Chapter 863: This Guy Is Just a Jerk—Don’t Fall for His Tricks Again!

The group of people assumed the two had official business and were going out together and didn’t think much of it.

Arriving at the underground parking lot, Hunzi first opened the passenger door for Yan Qiuwen and asked, “Qiuwen, where are we going to eat?”

“My place!”

Yan Qiuwen uttered two words.

“Your place?”

Su Zelin was puzzled.

He initially thought Yan Qiuwen was taking him to a restaurant for dinner, but it turned out to be her home.

“My parents went to the Social Sciences Academy this morning and won’t be back for a couple of days.”

Yan Qiuwen implied that with her parents not home, Su Zelin wouldn’t feel awkward dining there.

“Oh!”

Hunzi was relieved.

Maybe Qiuwen thought inviting him to her home for a meal was a more sincere way to express gratitude.

All the way to the lakeside villa, the two golden retrievers came running as they entered, wagging their tails, and weren’t aggressive towards Su Zelin.

This breed of dog is gentle and highly intelligent, ranking fourth among dogs. They knew Su Zelin was the young lady’s friend and were friendly towards him.

Someone like Yan Qiuwen wouldn’t raise a husky. It’s not that huskies are low in intelligence—they rank forty-fifth, which is moderate—but they are especially quirky and hyperactive, not the type a quiet girl like Yan Qiuwen would prefer.

With Yan Qiuwen’s parents away, it was just the three of them living there, and the whole spacious home seemed very quiet.

Entering the hall, Yan Qiuwen brewed a cup of tea for Su Zelin, turned on the TV, and then went into the kitchen to get busy.

Hunzi tuned in to watch the news channel.

When it was time for CCTV’s evening news, there was a segment related to the New Era, about the rapid construction progress of its new headquarters.

Although it was brief, just over ten seconds, it made Su Zelin quite satisfied.

It seemed that his cooperation with CCTV, along with his prompt payments, was making some impact. Recently, New World had frequently appeared on CCTV news, raising its profile and awareness among more citizens.

After watching the news about the New Era, Yan Qiuwen reappeared in the hall. At this moment, the female strategist wore a plain canvas apron, exuding a hint of the gentle, caring wife and mother vibe.

“Dinner’s ready!”

As she untied her apron, Yan Qiuwen tossed out this line.

“Oh, okay!”

Su Zelin picked up the remote and turned off the TV, following her into the dining room.

He’d been to this place before when he visited Yan Qiuwen’s parents. The dining table, chairs, and decorations were all solid wood, not luxurious, but they gave off a very comfortable feeling.

From a psychological perspective, this style can relax one’s mind.

Her family seemed to embrace a return to simplicity, valuing nature.

There were only a few dishes, but surprisingly, they were presented exquisitely.

Su Zelin originally thought that a girl like Yan Qiuwen might not know how to cook, but apparently, he was wrong.

She served both him and herself a bowl of rice, and they sat facing each other.

Hunzi picked up his chopsticks, “I’ll start eating then!”

Yan Qiuwen nodded, “Hmm, go ahead.”

He casually picked up a piece of stir-fried green pepper with pork, discovering that not only did it look good, but tasted excellent. At least for home cooking, it was commendable.

“Delicious, it tastes like home. Qiuwen, I didn’t expect you’re quite good at cooking!”

Hunzi couldn’t help praising her.

“Cooking is simple. As long as you precisely grasp the doneness and seasoning when stir-frying, it won’t taste bad.”

Yan Qiuwen looked calm, as if it was a trivial matter.

For her, culinary skills weren’t much of a challenge.

Stir-frying seems easy, but it’s not that easy.

Even something as simple as seasoning, many housewives who’ve cooked for decades can’t always season dishes correctly.

Some with high talent, however, master it naturally.

“By the way, you’re the first person besides my family to taste my cooking.”

Yan Qiuwen added another remark.

“Then I’m really honored. If I don’t finish it, I’d be letting you down, haha!”

Hunzi engaged in the feast mode.

The dishes were simply prepared, either steamed or boiled, showing that Yan Qiuwen prioritized healthy eating, using methods to preserve the nutrition and healthiness of the food as much as possible.

But this didn’t stop Su Zelin from devouring quickly.

Yan Qiuwen couldn’t hold back and referred to Baidu: “You’re eating too fast. Food not thoroughly chewed can’t be completely digested by digestive fluids, leading to indigestion, reduced nutrient absorption, and eating too fast increases the body’s blood sugar level rise speed, causing diabetes.”

Su Zelin laughed because of her.

Yan Qiuwen, this girl is sometimes interesting, yet sometimes too much resembling Baidu.

“Qiuwen, what you’re saying applies to ordinary people. I’m not an ordinary person. Not only am I in great shape, but my teeth are also excellent. What takes others five seconds to chew completely, I can do in one second. Moreover, my stomach is unique, so don’t worry!”

Yan Qiuwen: “…”

Alright, a man who can climb mountains in the middle of the night and still maintain high energy levels is indeed a bit of a freak, not comparable to usual humans.

After a bowl of rice and some dishes, Yan Qiuwen was full.

She strictly controls her food intake for each meal, which is her secret to maintaining her figure and health without exercising.

No gourmet temptation works on her because Yan Qiuwen remains as calm as a machine.

In her mind, things are either reasonable or unreasonable, scientific or unscientific. She’s not like others who drool over delicious food.