Chapter 3 - 3 Chapter 3: Strangeness of Yin and Yang (1/2)
3 Chapter 3: Strangeness of Yin and Yang
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Han Yu had not practiced martial arts today; instead, he followed into the kitchen, feeling somewhat uneasy. His daughter-in-law had been pampered since childhood. Despite growing up in the village, the Su Family was a landowner, and her parents doted on their only beloved daughter, raising her with utmost care. It was said that before his daughter-in-law had joined the family, she even had servant girls to wait on her, never having to dip her fingers in spring water, let alone do any chores.
Although his daughter-in-law had been performing quite well since getting up this morning, Han Yu also wanted to believe in his daughter-in-law, but could you really expect someone who had never set foot in a kitchen to cook a meal for the entire family? What if she ended up setting the kitchen on fire? It seemed more prudent to keep an eye on things. Of course, Han Yu wouldn’t show his concerns outwardly; he simply observed Su Wenyuan’s reactions covertly.
Seeing Su Wenyue standing there in a daze, Han Yu felt a sense of ‘I knew it.’ His daughter-in-law had the intention, but fell short in ability. However, he couldn’t blame her. If it weren’t for the Su Family keeping their promise and not being the kind of household greedy for power, Su Wenyue, with her beauty and background, would surely have married into a wealthy family, becoming a lady of leisure served by maids and old women, with no need to do these things herself. Her reaction yesterday must have been due to panic, so she deliberately spoke that way. Thinking like this, Han Yu found Su Wenyue’s arrogant and disdainful behavior from yesterday somewhat endearing—a beautiful misunderstanding indeed.
Nevertheless, the unease in Han Yu’s heart lingered, and he felt additional pity and affection for his daughter-in-law. A man should achieve great things and make a name for himself. Sooner or later, he would make such a career that his daughter-in-law would also enjoy a good life and have no regrets about marrying into the Han Family.
“Daughter-in-law, what’s wrong? If you don’t know how, it’s fine. So many people at home can cook; we won’t miss one more. It’s the thought that counts,” Han Yu said, believing himself to be considerate, but he received a roll of the eyes from Su Wenyue in response.
This man looked down on her so much. It was just a table’s worth of meals, something she could easily accomplish. Back in the day, in her efforts to please that man, she had put a lot of work into her cooking skills—even the chefs in the mansion felt inferior to her own culinary prowess. Otherwise, how could she have won that man’s favor? That man had grown up eating delicacies from mountains and seas and was very particular about his food.
“Don’t underestimate me; cooking is just a simple task. It’s just that I don’t know where everything is stored at home,” she said.
To Han Yu, Su Wenyue’s words seemed like stubborn pride, but he still found it endearingly obstinate. He followed by familiarizing her with the kitchen, thinking that with his supervision, no significant errors would occur, perhaps just a slight lack in flavor.
Only when Su Wenyue efficiently prepared a fragrant breakfast did Han Yu realize how wrong he was to underestimate her. Due to the limited means of the Han Family, the ingredients Su Wenyue could use were not abundant, and she had to consider the quantity carefully. If she used ingredients for several meals just for breakfast, no matter how tasty, no one would feel good about it. It was tough being a daughter-in-law in a farming family, but even so, Su Wenyue managed to make an ordinary breakfast smell delicious.