There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 210 Pure Love Warrior

Li Lingxiao also didn't want to eat dumplings that only had wrappers and no filling, so she immediately stood up and said...

"Sister, where's the hot pot you mentioned? I'll go get it."

Li Shuchen replied quickly

"The food is in the kitchen too. Xiao'er needs to slice the lamb and beef into thin slices, the thinner the better."

Li Lingxiao ran while walking.

"Understood, elder sister."

Master Li sighed inwardly as he watched Li Lingxiao run off into the distance.

"None of you like Dad's cooking; it's because Dad's cooking is bad."

Upon hearing this, Madam Li took a large bite of the dumpling, chewed it, and swallowed.

"Who said that? The food Li Lang cooks is the most fragrant and delicious I've ever eaten."

Looking at the dumpling that his mother had taken such a big bite out of, yet the filling wasn't even showing, Li Shuchen felt a deep sense of kinship. He thought, "My parents truly love each other; their love runs deep in their bones. It's wonderful."

"Hot pot is here!"

Li Lingxiao placed the hot pot on the table, then happily ran to the kitchen to get the ingredients.

Master Li stared at the hot pot on the octagonal table and asked...

"Is this one pot or two pots?"

Li Shuchen scratched his head and replied.

"Um, 'dad' can also be interpreted as 'two mouths' (referring to two mouths in one's mouth)."

As Mr. Li walked and touched the object, he found it increasingly strange and asked...

"Where did Chen'er get this? Even after traveling all over the country for so many years, I've never seen such a peculiar pot."

Li Shuchen replied without thinking.

"Custom-made by craftsman Kong"

Upon hearing this, Master Li frowned and asked...

"Custom-made? Where did Chen'er see this pot?"

Li Shuchen fell silent upon hearing this. Where did she meet him? She couldn't very well say that she met him in another world, could she? That would be too frightening. Wouldn't her father's persistent questioning make him doubt her identity? If she explained, would her father believe her?

Li Shuchen lowered his head to consider the feasibility.

Madam Li suddenly slapped Mr. Li.

"Chen'er invited us to eat hot pot, so let's just eat. Why ask so many questions? Besides, didn't Chen'er go to Jiangnan this year? Maybe he met her there?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Li immediately became obedient and quickly sat down next to Mrs. Li.

"Yes, yes, Madam is right. I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore."

Li Shuchen quickly replied

"Mother is right, Chen'er met him in Yangzhou."

"The meat's here, sis! Look how thinly I sliced ​​it!"

Li Lingxiao placed the sliced ​​meat in front of Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen picked up a piece with his chopsticks and examined it. It was crystal clear and translucent. He praised it.

"Thin, as thin as a cicada's wing, Xiao'er cut it so well."

"Hey hey hey"

Li Shuchen looked at the grape path

"Add grapes to both the spicy and clear broths."

"Yes, miss"

Grapes were added to the soup, and everyone waited quietly for it to boil.

Li Shuchen looked at his mother, who was wearing an indigo-purple winter coat, and suddenly remembered...

"Mother, Chen'er bought you a New Year's dress. It's a rouge color, very festive, and perfect for today. Mother, please change into it now. Grape, quickly bring the dress here."

"Okay miss"

Upon hearing this, Madam Li smiled broadly.

"Chen'er is so filial; he even knows to buy his mother new clothes for the New Year."

Master Li asked quietly.

"Did you buy it for Dad?"

"I bought them, I bought them, and there are also some for Xiao'er, Mom, let's change into them together."

Master Li stood up happily and said

"Father, if you think this is alright, Xiao'er, come with me to the next room to change."

"Here comes, Father."

Li Lingxiao, carrying two sets of clothes, happily followed her father to the next room.

Li Shuchen first helped Madam Li change her clothes, and after she finished, he said...

"Mother, you look so beautiful in this new dress. It makes you look ten years younger."

Upon hearing this, Madam Li gently tapped Li Shuchen's forehead and smiled.

"Chen'er, hurry up and change into your new clothes. Let your mother see if you look good."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen quickly changed and turned around in front of Madam Li.

Mrs. Li suddenly teared up.

"You look beautiful. Chen'er looks radiant and cheerful in this red dress. It's like the healthy Chen'er from before has returned."

Li Shuchen hugged his mother and comforted her.

"Mother, Chen'er will be fully recovered soon, and will be healthy again. You won't have to worry about me all the time."

"knock knock"

"Madam, are you ready?"

Madam Li wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and calmed herself down.

"Alright, come in."

Master Li strode in, hurriedly approaching Madam Li seeking praise.

"My lady, do I look as dashing as I was when I proposed to you in this red dress?"

"Just like back then, handsome and dashing, he's like a breath of fresh air."

"Your wife is still as beautiful and youthful as ever, making my heart flutter."

After Mr. Li finished speaking, he couldn't help but take Mrs. Li's hand and slowly move closer to her affectionately.

Li Shuchen and Li Lingxiao both wisely turned away and made way, unable to bear it.

Madam Li nudged Mr. Li.

"Alright, let's tone it down a bit, the children are still here."

"Alright, alright, we'll do as Madam says."

Hearing the bubbling sound, Li Shuchen quickly said...

"Mom, the pot's boiling, dinner's ready!"

"it is good"

The four people sat down neatly.

After the pot was boiled, a fragrant aroma filled everyone's nostrils. Li Lingxiao took a deep breath and said...

"It smells so good, sister!"

"That's right, you can put whatever you want to eat in the pot and cook it yourself. Slices of meat like this only need to be blanched for a few seconds to cook. After they're cooked, dip them in the sesame sauce or oil sauce in front of you, and then put them in your mouth. It's so delicious!"

Upon hearing this, everyone began to scald the meat.

Mr. Li first cooked a small bowl of sliced ​​meat for Mrs. Li, and then cooked a slice for himself and put it in his mouth.

"Mmm, in the dead of winter, this hot pot is so warm and fragrant, it's really good. Please have more, Madam."

"Chen'er, this hot pot is really delicious. Eat more meat to nourish your body."

"Yes, sister, you should eat more meat so you can recover faster. This hot pot is so novel and delicious; it would be even better with some drinks."

Li Shuchen said upon hearing this

"We also have some plum wine; go and get the grapes."

"Yes, miss"

Li Lingxiao ate hotpot with alcohol, sweating profusely.

"That was truly exhilarating, elder sister! If Xiao'er ever wants to eat hot pot again in the future, can she come and find elder sister?"

"Of course, you're welcome anytime."

Li Lingxiao said a little embarrassedly

"Hehehe, I want to bring Brother Xiao and Stone along."

Li Shuchen nodded.

"Okay, I'll arrange another room for you."

Li Lingxiao was overjoyed upon hearing this and put a lot of meat into her older sister's bowl.

"Thank you, sister. Please have some meat."

Li Shuchen ate the dumplings as his main dish, taking a bite of meat and then a bite of dumpling wrapper, and finished the dumplings in his bowl.

Although Master Li didn't show it on his face, he was still concerned about the dumplings. After finishing his meal, he secretly glanced at the dumplings in the three people's bowls, and seeing that they were all gone, he was in a great mood.

"Dad's here to wash the dishes, you two chat with Mom."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen playfully clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Yes, Father."

Seeing this, Li Lingxiao imitated it quite well.

"Yes, Father."

The family sat together, chatting about everyday things, and spent the most important holiday of the year in a warm and happy atmosphere.

That night, amidst the constant sound of firecrackers outside, Li Shuchen was alone in his room, unable to sleep. It was the New Year; he wondered how Yuying was doing. Had she eaten dumplings? Had she drunk wine and eaten meat? Did she miss her family? The deeper the night, the stronger his longing grew. He picked up his pen to write a letter.