Chapter 1833

Seeing Mu Xiaojiu following behind Baili Xia, Xiaoyao showed a trace of surprise in his eyes: “Uncle.”

This should be the first time since knowing Uncle that he’s seen him step into the kitchen.

However, with Baili Xia around, it didn’t seem all that surprising.

Uncle always spoils her, this girl wants him to do anything, now, probably even if it’s the stars in the sky, Uncle would find a way to get them for her.

Mu Xiaojiu glanced at him and said flatly, “Do you want us to pick it out from the pot and eat it?”

Xiaoyao didn’t say anything, just stood quietly watching Baili Xia wash dishes.

He wasn’t good at it himself and really had nothing to argue about.

Mu Xiaojiu glanced around, looking at others who were busy.

Ye Hua had already kneaded the dough and was preparing tools with Nangong Xu to make dumpling wrappers.

He’s quite methodical when working, which is no surprise, these subordinates often have to handle meals on their own when out and have long been trained for it.

Mu Lingchuan prepared the water and at the moment was by Zimo’s side, watching Zimo and Xiaoxiao chat.

Everyone together, preparing for the New Year, is this the festive atmosphere of the New Year?

Mu Xiaojiu suddenly felt a bit complicated; for so many years, he had never celebrated the New Year like this.

Even when he was young, the old master would have people prepare it, and everyone celebrated together.

But there was hatred in his heart, he simply had no way to truly integrate into it.

Perhaps this kind of life is what normal people should pursue.

Ordinary, simple, happy.

“All done.”

After a while, Baili Xia spoke up.

Xiaoyao stood aside, forcing a slight smile from his mouth.

“Not bad, pretty clean.”

Baili Xia cast a disdainful glance at him and ignored him.

Ye Hua brought the dough and placed it on the countertop, shouting, “Time to wrap dumplings.”

With his shout, the others stopped chatting and gathered around.

Making dumplings is something everyone can do together.

With so many people, only by doing it together would it not be so tiring.

Like in some families, the only ones working are the parents, while the younger ones just wait to eat, making the holiday exhausting for the parents.

As they started making the dumpling wrappers, everyone first witnessed Nangong Xu’s skills.

The hands that hold the scalpel were indeed deft, and he wielded the kitchen knife without hesitation.

With a flick of his hand, he quickly cut the dough Ye Hua kneaded into small pieces.

Upon closer inspection, these dough pieces were all the same size.

Nangong Xu put down the knife, picked up a rolling pin, and casually took a dough piece.

After a few seconds, a round, flat dumpling wrapper was rolled out.

“Wow, master, you’re amazing.”

With this skill, even Baili Xia was quite impressed.

Others felt the same, though some were still unwilling to admit it.

Isn’t it just cutting dumpling wrappers?

Doesn’t seem so impressive.

Nangong Xu merely smiled lightly and said nothing.

With the dumpling wrappers, several girls immediately started making dumplings.

Mu Lingchuan and Xiaoyao then went to prepare hot water to cook them.

Mu Xiaojiu didn’t move, still standing in the center of the kitchen, his gaze softly resting on Baili Xia.

Watching this girl bustling back and forth, she seemed to be someone who would be a good wife.

Baili Xia turned her head and suddenly saw that Mu Xiaojiu was still standing there, just watching them, and she got up and walked over.

Approaching him, she suddenly raised her hand to smear something on his face.

Mu Xiaojiu instinctively wanted to dodge, but after a second thought, he stayed still and let her hand touch his face.

“Uncle, you’ve turned into a clown.”