I'm the Culinary God

"There are plenty of Sesame Pancakes, definitely enough for you."

Lin Xu was both exasperated and amused as he looked at his greedy little Baobao, who actually wanted to retract the photo she had sent earlier just for a few Sesame Pancakes.

Have you forgotten that you already ate the whole Sesame Pancake?

So much time has passed, how could it possibly be retracted...

Just as he was muttering to himself, he saw a "Message successfully retracted" notification appear on Shen Baobao's phone screen.

This... This is unscientific! WeChat messages can be retracted within two minutes. From the moment Shen Baobao sent the message to when she finished eating the Sesame Pancake and retracted the message, it was... it was still less than two minutes? I never would have thought... In the past, Guan Er Ye warmed his wine to slay Hua Xiong; today, Shen Jiayue speedily devoured her Sesame Pancake. Although today's Sesame Pancakes were small and designed for elegant presentation on a plate, they were, after all, stuffed with so many slices of beef. Eating everything clean in just over a minute, wouldn't you choke?

"Quick, quick, make me another one! This little Sesame Pancake goes so well with the beef. It's really delicious."

Shen Baobao didn't know the immense shock she had caused Lin Xu with her speed-eating mode. Seeing Lin Xu standing there dumbstruck, she couldn't help but urge him on.

"The beef soup will be ready soon. Why don't you try some?"

"No need, no need. I have to hurry and eat my fill of Sesame Pancakes before Yan Bao arrives, otherwise she'll start fighting me for them again."

Lin Xu: "..."

If the message has been retracted, what's there to fight for? In her dreams?

But since Shen Baobao wanted to eat, he took a Sesame Pancake that emanated a rich fragrance, placed it flat on the tray, and used the beef-slicing knife to gently score its side.

When making the Sesame Pancakes, the core of the dough was oiled, which meant the layers inside would separate easily.

As he sliced the side of the Sesame Pancake, its layers naturally separated, and the aroma of the Sichuan peppercorns wafted out.

Lin Xu pinched the sides of the Sesame Pancake, making the opening wider. He then grabbed a handful of sliced beef and stuffed it inside until the entire pancake bulged. A beef-stuffed Sesame Pancake was ready.

Shen Baobao eagerly took it. Holding it with both hands, she took a large bite, her face instantly lighting up with the blissful expression of someone tasting delicious food.

"This way of eating is really satisfying. Lin Xu, did you often eat this when you were in junior high?"

"Yeah, at least three times a week. Back then, my parents were both working, Grandma had just retired and was re-employed, and relatives would often sneak me pocket money, so I was relatively well-off."

Junior high was a time when Lin Xu had quite a bit of spending money.

Back then, he often bought computer games and even claimed they were English courses for school.

If it hadn't been for the day his mom, Chen Meijuan, bragged to the neighbors about how much Lin Xu loved studying and clicked on the "English materials" icon on the computer, the joy of secretly playing computer games might have continued until high school graduation.

"When they found out I was secretly playing games, my mom and dad gave me a good beating, and my computer was mercilessly confiscated..."

"Hahaha, you had to study hard, otherwise how would you have met me?"

Shen Baobao took another bite of her Sesame Pancake and nuzzled Lin Xu's shoulder with her head.

Thank goodness Mother-in-law discovered the secret on the computer. If Lin Xu had been allowed to keep playing, he definitely wouldn't have gotten into Central Finance and thus wouldn't have met me. Everything is truly fated. Next time I see Mother-in-law, I must give her another set of cosmetics or something to thank her for bragging back then, which motivated Lin Xu to strive and come into my life...

While the young couple was enjoying their beef-stuffed Sesame Pancakes and chatting, Chen Yan suddenly made a video call.

After connecting, Chen Yan's sleepy face appeared on the screen.

"What did you send me, Yueyue, that you then retracted? Did you accidentally send me a private photo meant for your husband?"

Shen Baobao, chewing her Sesame Pancake, mumbled unclearly, "No, no, just an emoji. Are you still half asleep, Yan Bao? If you're sleepy, go back to sleep. Good skin comes from good sleep..."

Hearing her say this, a hint of confusion flashed across Chen Yan's face.

My cousin who used to love public displays of affection and boasting, why has she changed today? Something's off! Very off!

Seeing her cousin's mouth moving as she chewed, Chen Yan curiously asked, "Yueyue, what are you eating?"

"Nothing much, just bought some snacks... You better go to sleep, Yan Bao."

Just then, a kitchen helper's shout came from not far away, "Boss, this batch of Sesame Pancakes is also ready. Should I take them out now?"

Sesame Pancakes?

Chen Baiwan, who had been under a blanket with the AC on, intending to go back to sleep, immediately lost all trace of drowsiness upon hearing the words "Sesame Pancakes."

"You guys are secretly in the shop making Sesame Pancakes to eat?"

"Nah, nah, nah, it's just staff meals, nothing tasty."

Chen Yan turned over, her fair neck and shoulders becoming visible. Yet this sophisticated lady was completely unaware, her mind entirely focused on the Sesame Pancakes.

"Are these Sesame Pancakes meant to be eaten with that beef from yesterday?"

"Yes... The reception is bad... Yan Bao... Can you hear me? This damn network... Why isn't it working again?"

The video call dropped.

On the other end, Chen Yan furiously punched her pillow.

"Eating good food without inviting me, and trying to stop me in every way! That darn Yueyue! Just you wait and see how I deal with you today!"

She sprang up from the bed and started getting dressed.

Meanwhile, Shen Baobao slipped her phone into her pocket and skipped over to Lin Xu, "Quick, quick, quick! Give me three more Sesame Pancakes. I need to eat my fill before Yan Bao arrives so I can go to work. Otherwise, I'll have to coddle that poor, lonely old soul."