Geng Lele giggled, "Aren't you two going to become sworn brothers? So, it's perfectly normal for me to accept a gift from my god-grandpa, right?"

Geng Lishan was speechless. The reasoning is sound, but she can't just go accepting someone's computer like that, can she?

He then asked, "How much is this computer?"

"It's around sixty to seventy thousand; the top configuration on the market. Grandpa, it's not that I'm taking something from Brother Xu. It's because he won a three-month exclusive advertising deal with your calligraphy piece. You're noble and don't accept money, but Brother Xu also believes in keeping clear accounts, even with sworn brothers, right? If I don't accept this gift, Brother Xu will feel awkward about your calligraphy. Then, if the advertising doesn't perform well, won't Lin Ji's business ultimately suffer?"

Geng Lele was very clear about the intricacies involved, which is why she hadn't refused when Lin Xu brought the computer over.

After hearing his granddaughter's explanation, Geng Lishan finally understood Lin Xu's painstaking thoughtfulness.

He let out a long sigh and said, "Young Master Lin truly is a gentleman of ancient times!"

「In the kitchen of the West Fourth Ring Villa.」

Shen Jiayue was processing the just-soaked chicken wings under Aunt Liu's guidance.

"Just make a few cuts across; the pattern isn't important... Yueyue, how about I do it for you? Xu isn't here right now anyway, so no one will know."

"No, no, I want to cook it myself!"

Ever since I made those various fruit custards, I feel like my inner good wife and wise mother genes have awakened. Yes, since I'm engaged to Xu Bao now, I must become a qualified wife. I want Xu Bao to come home to steaming hot meals!

Therefore, she decided to learn how to make her favorite cola chicken wings from Aunt Liu.

Once I learn this, Xu Bao will be able to taste my cooking every day!

After all the chicken wings were scored, Aunt Liu said, "Just roughly chop up some Scallion and Ginger. Then, heat up the oil in the pot and fry the chicken wings a bit. When both sides turn golden, add the Scallion and Ginger, and salt. Finally, pour in a bottle of cola. The method is pretty simple."

Hmm... that does sound super easy, Shen Baobao thought.

She clumsily chopped some Scallion and Ginger, then set up a frying pan. She heated the pan first, poured in some cooking oil, swirled it around, and then discarded the excess oil.

Xu Bao always explains the pan-coating step, and I've learned it too! Hehe, I'm truly an intelligent and beautiful chef!

She added fresh oil, placed the chicken wings in the pan, and began to fry them slowly.

Once one side was done, she flipped them under Aunt Liu's guidance and started frying the other side.

After both sides were nicely browned, she added the Scallion and Ginger and sprinkled in a small spoonful of salt.

Just then, the general housekeeper called for Aunt Liu from the kitchen doorway, asking about the cleaning situation in the basement. Aunt Liu turned to Shen Baobao and said, "Just grab a bottle of cola from the fridge and pour it in. I'll be back to teach you how to thicken the sauce."

"Okay, Aunt Liu!"

Shen Baobao opened the kitchen refrigerator, ready to grab a bottle of cola.

Which flavor should I pick?

She glanced at the drinks in the fridge and was immediately drawn to the blue, plum-flavored cola.

Wow, this romantic blue looks so sophisticated! The cola chicken wings made with it will surely be as romantic as my love with Xu Bao. Yes, you're the one!

Shen Baobao happily returned to the stove with the bottle of blue plum-flavored cola, twisted off the cap, and GLUG GLUG GLUG, poured all the cola from the bottle into the pan.

She then covered the pan, set the flame to medium, and started to stew.

Haha, now's the time for Chef Yueyue to show off her skills! After it's done, I absolutely have to take a picture and send it to Yan Bao to let her witness this chef's prowess. Mmm-hmm, I'll show her she can't compare to my figure, and her cooking skills are even worse!

Soon, a sweet fragrance wafted from the pan.

Shen Baobao sniffed. That's the smell!

She really wanted to lift the lid and check, but she was afraid the aroma might escape, making the chicken wings less delicious.

This is my first time cooking, so it has to be absolutely perfect!

Just as she was thinking this, Lin Xu walked into the kitchen with his car keys, asking, "What are you doing here? What's that stewing in the pan?"

"A surprise I've prepared for you!"

A surprise? Lin Xu thought.

He walked over to the stove, reached out, and lifted the pot lid.

Seeing the greenish-blue chicken wings inside, looking as if they had been steeped in deadly poison, he turned to his Baobao and said, "This surprise is very well prepared. Next time, don't bother."

"Why, Xu Bao?"

"If the police saw this, they might think you're trying to murder your dear husband."

Shen Baobao initially thought her Xu Bao was joking, but when she saw the chicken wings in the pan, she was instantly shocked by their color, exclaiming, "AAAAH! How did my specially prepared romantic blue turn out like this?"

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Author's Note: While writing the ending, I suddenly got a craving for plum-flavored cola... Brothers, this chapter is 6,200 words. Even with my sore shoulder, I managed to write 11,800 words today! Just 200 words shy of the 12,000-word goal. *Puffs out chest proudly*! Also, could I please ask for a Monthly Ticket?

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