Chapter 1223: Can't You Use Your Brain?

Hearing his wife whisper that she had made dumplings with three different fillings, he rubbed his hands together and said, "Then I must have a good taste later to see which filling is better."

Unexpectedly, his wife slapped him on the back: "It's the first time in your life you're eating dumplings with three fillings at once, and you're still showing off."

Shen Kaiyuan not only didn't get angry but laughed and said, "Right, right, right, it's all thanks to my wife; otherwise, how could I have this good fortune?"

The couple was putting on quite a show, and Fu Yan Cheng, who was bringing out the dumplings, naturally felt displeased; his dear wife was still working hard in the kitchen: "You said it's thanks to your wife, so hurry up and come carry the dumplings."

Shen Kaiyuan didn't say another word, stood up, and jogged over to take the dumplings from Fu Yan Cheng's hands, not forgetting to add: "Are these two plates of dumplings the same filling?"

Fu Yan Cheng replied directly: "Can't you use your brain?"

Shen Kaiyuan didn't catch on immediately, put the dumplings on the table, and looked at his wife: "What does he mean? Is he asking me to guess?"

Mo Ruhua rolled her eyes at him, thinking this man was hopeless, and seeing him still staring at her for an answer, she said: "Who cooks dumplings without boiling them all together? Besides, this is the first pot; how many fillings do you think there are?"

Shen Kaiyuan slapped his forehead: "Oh my, I was so excited I forgot about that."

He glanced toward the kitchen, picked up a dumpling, and tossed it into his mouth; the heat made him stomp his feet immediately. After swallowing the dumpling, he gave a thumbs-up: "Who seasoned these pork and radish dumplings? The flavor is absolutely amazing."

Vice-Camp Commander Tao also arrived at the kitchen door: "You've really worked hard today; is there anything else I can do?"

Fu Yan Cheng didn't stand on ceremony with him, pointing to the other two trays of dumplings on the stove: "Sister Tao has been helping all afternoon; the dumpling fillings were all provided by her. Just enjoy your meal."

They weren't in the same camp, so they didn't interact much usually; if it weren't for Sister Tao and Liu Chuxue having met and gotten along quite well, he probably wouldn't have invited anyone over for a meal.

Hearing this, Vice-Camp Commander Tao felt much more at ease. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he took the two plates of dumplings from the stove and went to the courtyard.

Fu Yan Cheng walked behind Liu Chuxue: "Wife, stop working here; go out and rest immediately."

Earlier, while the fish was stewing, he had been worried she might have morning sickness again, so he kept watching her, feeling a vague regret, fearing that this pot of fish would affect her appetite.

Actually, Liu Chuxue had been a bit puzzled at first, then remembered that when they went fishing at the reservoir earlier, she had taken the opportunity to release a batch of freshwater fish from her space; those fish were naturally very shrewd and likely smelled the space-pond water used as bait immediately, so most of the fish they caught were probably the ones she released from the space.

Liu Chuxue smiled at him: "I've only been in here for a short while; I want to keep you company."

Fu Yan Cheng glanced toward the courtyard, turned around, and kissed her forehead: "The kitchen is too hot, and your situation is special. Listen to me; go outside and chat with Sister Tao and the other sisters-in-law for a while. The dumplings will be ready soon."

Without further ado, he half-pushed and half-supported her to the table: "Sit down and rest; let Sister Tao explain the situation of the family compound to you."

Vice-Camp Commander Shen and Vice-Camp Commander Tao, being very perceptive, followed them into the kitchen together.

Liu Chuxue grabbed a handful of peanuts from the table and handed them to Sister Tao's son, smiling with bright eyes: "What's your name, and how old are you?"