C72

Chapter 72 - A Fish for a Child

After the morning bath, there was no one in the room. No one knew where Yu Cen Ran had gone to. Nan Qiao was wiping her hair with a dry towel.

After sizing up the room, South Bridge discovered that her admiration for Elder Nan Gong was endless. The building style of the room was simple Chinese style, but it had been improved. It was very practical.

He turned around and poured himself a cup of warm water. Just as he was about to drink the water, Old mister Nan suddenly appeared behind him. "South Bridge, right?"

How could Nanqiao have thought that this would happen? He also did not expect to say that Cao Cao would arrive so soon. He was shocked, the warm water stuck in his throat, and for a moment, Nanqiao's face became vermilion red from choking, her chest heaving up and down as she coughed nonstop.

Old mister Nan rested his hands on the wooden crutches, his beard grew in a circle, and his mouth was tightly pursed. His eyes stared at the south bridge, and the south bridge felt uncomfortable under his gaze as he bent over in apology, "Old mister, I'm sorry. I didn't know you would …"

Old mister Nan interrupted the South Bridge. "You and I heard from Ah Fa that you are Xiao Yu's daughter-in-law?"

Nanqiao pursed his lips and was about to reply, but Old mister Nan suddenly called out to him, "Let's see what time it is. There's too much work to do!"

In a hurry, he placed the cup of water on the tea table. Just as he was about to whisper with his flat mouth, old mister Nan who was in front suddenly turned around, "Little girl, a lazy daughter-in-law is not able to tie a man's heart down!"

"You're right!"

He followed old mister Nan to the backyard, but it was already getting busy. However, it was just some trivial work. Ah Fa ge was picking vegetables in a vegetable patch not far away and looked over to the South Bridge. Nan Qiao nodded and smiled.

Turning his head, South Bridge saw Yu Cen Ran, wearing a black windbreaker, squatting in a corner with long legs folded, picking vegetables. She was skilled but elegant, and this wasn't the first time she had done this.

The moment when Nan Qiao looked over, Yu Cen Ran's eyes also happened to look over. It was a deep and deep gaze that seemed to be filled with an unfathomable abyss, causing one to be unable to clearly see the emotions within.

Nanqiao thought about the matter of their child that Yu Cen Ran had mentioned. She still felt a little awkward, and at this moment, she didn't dare to look directly into his eyes. Their gazes met for a few seconds before she moved them away.

Yu Cen Ran's eyes became cold. Nan Qiao pursed her lips and quickly changed the topic, "They are all at work, what should I do?"

"You …" Old mister Nan looked at his surroundings, suddenly slapped his head, and led the South Bridge to the stove. "You just have to deal with this kind of simple task."

Old mister Nan's face was full of smiles. South Bridge looked in the direction of his gaze, and instantly, a worried look appeared on his face. "Ah, I …"

There was a chopping board and a kitchen knife on the stove, and in the middle of the chopping block was a fish. South Bridge reached out his hand hesitantly, but just as it touched the fish, the fish suddenly jumped up like it had died.

South Bridge was so scared that he retreated a few steps, clutching his chest, still in shock. "Why is he still alive and kicking?"

Old mister Nan didn't even look at the South Bridge. "Of course it's fresh fish that tastes good!"

"But …" She didn't know how to be a fish. Even a dead fish couldn't handle her, much less a live fish that could go up and down and make a ruckus!

An idea came to Nanqiao's mind. "Why don't I pick some vegetables with Brother Ah Fa? It looks like it's very tiring, so I should be able to help out."

"Ah Fa is too powerful and strong, I can take care of it myself."

Not far away, Ah Fa Brother heard this and thought it was him praising him. He raised his sleeves to show off half of his muscles and arms. Nan Qiao laughed dryly. His face was full of black lines, and his eyes wandered for a while before landing on Yu Cen Ran.

"Sir, I can help."

Before Nanqiao could finish, Yu Cen Ran interrupted calmly, "I don't need your help. Thank you."

South Bridge stared with wide eyes. Old mister Nan grinned, patted his shoulder, and laughed: "You see, you don't even need to help. You can do your own things without any distractions. South Bridge, I'm counting on you for today's grand feast."

Nanqiao, "…"

Old mister Nan was in a good mood as he picked up the hook and removed the parrot from the side and leisurely walked out of the door with the hook in his hand. South Bridge glared at Yu Cen Ran and a few words came out of his teeth, "I'm not going to save you, I'm cold-blooded and heartless!"

Yu Cen ignored her. Brother Ah Fa smiled and said, "During the annual Winter Solstice, the fish is the most common on Master's menu. Nan Qiao, you have to do your best!"

Nanqiao had a confused look on his face. "Winter Solstice, so today is a holiday!"

Yu Cen Ran raised her gaze and said in a cold voice, "It's not only a holiday, but also Master's birthday."

Heavens, this double holiday still had a special meaning. The South Bridge covered her face and she wanted to die even more. If she messed it up, wouldn't that mean …?!

The pleading eyes drifted over, and Ah Fa quickly waved it off. "Don't look at me, I really don't know how to be a fish, I don't even know how to shave fish scales!"

When he arrived in front of Yu Cen Ran, a man snorted, "What? You don't even know how to make a fish?"

Yu Cen Ran's self-esteem was trampled on, but he couldn't do anything about it. He put his hands together, and his face was full of flattery. Yu Cen Ran was even more pleased with herself as she leaned over and whispered in his ear, "A fish for a child?"

The corners of South Bridge's eyes twitched. He spat and clenched his teeth as he raised the kitchen knife. He muttered, "If you don't want to help, then so be it. I don't believe there's anything I can't do!"

Nanqiao raised the kitchen knife high in the air and glanced at the fish lying in the middle of the chopping block. "You are the chopping block of a man. You can't blame anyone but yourself. In your next life, you should be reincarnated!"

Yu Cen Ran stood behind the South Bridge. Hearing these words, she felt a strange sense of joy in her heart. With her thin lips curled up slightly, she closed her eyes and gritted her teeth.

Opening his eyes, he saw that it was actually Yu Cen Ran.

Yu Cen Ran shook her head and said, "It's just killing a fish. You can have a little more of your inner drama. Let's see how you do."

Ah Fa laughed out loud at the side, "You are indeed still the loving wife of Little Yu. Nan Qiao, you sure have been fortunate to have picked up such a husband."

"No wonder." South Bridge quietly refuted.

Yu Cen Ran's hands and feet were nimble. She caught the fish in two or three moves and sliced off its head in one move. Then, she swiftly hung the fish scales on the fish, opened its stomach, and took out the fish intestines.

South Bridge watched in a daze. Although he was still unhappy, he had to admit that Yu Cen Ran had some skills.

As if hearing the words of the South Bridge, Yu Cen Ran suddenly leaned over and smiled, "Do you think that your husband is very powerful and is starting to admire me?"

Nanqiao sneered and retaliated with a tooth for a tooth. "You are so proud of yourself that you are about to fly up if you do something! It all depends on your character!"

Yu Cen Ran did things quickly. After she finished cooking the fish, she started to cook the next dish. Nan Qiao and Ah Fa stood at the side and acted as helpers. They busied themselves for the whole day. In the blink of an eye, it was night.

Old mister Nan had already returned. At this time, all the dishes had been prepared. Besides Old mister Nan, Yu Cen and Nan Qiao, several other old people were sitting around the table. They had all come to attend the old man's birthday party.

The table was filled with people, and the table was filled with delicacies and delicious food. In front of everyone was a bowl of dumplings, symbolizing reunion and family happiness.

First, he had to eat the dumpling in front of him. The South Bridge did the same as everyone else, scooping up a white dumpling and taking a bite, a sweet taste flowed into his mouth and teeth.

Holding the dumpling in his hand, he said with a sigh, "Life is just like this dumpling, round, and truly a good picture. Everything is round like a circle, the beginning and the end, the sad and happy ending."

Yu Cen Ran was the first to stand up and toast, "Master, whatever you say makes the most sense. Disciple will be the first to honor you."

With Yu Cen Ran taking the lead, the rest of the people also successively stood up to toast. Only Nanqiao sat blankly on his seat, continuously pondering over Old Master Nan's words.

It was like parting from death. When people die, their mother dies, it should not only be a blow to them, but a blow to themselves as well.

The South Bridge seemed to have understood something. The corner of its mouth hooked up into a faint smile, and its eyes revealed the relief of relief.

Suddenly, someone lightly nudged Nanqiao's shoulder. "Nanqiao, what are you thinking about? It's your turn."

When he finally regained his senses, Nanqiao hurriedly came back to his senses. He raised his wine cup and stood up as well. Everyone at the table stood up and toasted, and all of them had smiles plastered on their faces.

Sitting down, Old mister Nan picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, praising him, "Not bad, South Bridge, did you make this?"

Nanqiao let out a few hollow laughs. She thought to herself, with so many people around, how could she have the nerve to admit that she only cooked dumplings, and that the sugar was only put on by Afa. She was indeed a bit absent-minded.

"South Bridge?"

Nan Qiao braced herself, wanting to say no, but no one expected that someone would snatch Bai away. Yu Cen Ran said, "This entire table of food was prepared by Nan Qiao. Ah Fa and I can testify."

Ah Fa Brother was eating his food bitterly when he was suddenly called out by someone. He almost choked to death with a mouthful of food and swallowed it in two or three bites. Ah Fa laughed against his will and gave a thumbs up to Nan Qiao.

Old mister Nan laughed again, his gaze towards the South Bridge had a few more traces of praise in it. He introduced the South Bridge to the others, and he even continued to give food to the South Bridge and Yu Cen Ran, patting the back of her hand as he warned.

Yu Cen Ran ate leisurely and calmly, and Ah Fa was also very happy. Only Nan Qiao was not happy about it, as she always felt that she had stolen Yu Cen Ran's credit.

After the meal, South Bridge was particularly eager to clean up the tableware. Old Master Nan glanced at it and said, "You've worked hard today. You can leave the cleaning up to Little Yu."

Ah Fa Ge picked up a bottle of beer and pretended to have nothing else to do as he walked towards the room. He was stopped by the old man. "Ah Fa, can you help out as well?"

Nanqiao shook his head and smiled, sitting on the sofa. Mr. Nan also sat down, and the two of them sat quietly. There were variety shows on the TV in front of them, and laughter could be heard from time to time from the kitchen.