Jiang Beihuai obediently grabbed his clothes and leaned against the frosted shower room door in a cocky way. "Wanna take a shower together?"
Bai Wenxi looked back and gave him a smile, her lips as clear as a spring. "Take it by yourself! I'm going to cook for you."
The sound of rushing water started, and Jiang Beihuai let out a hearty laugh. "Okay! Next time I'll show you my cooking skills. I can only make pancakes, but people say they taste okay."
The servants were already used to Bai Wenxi cooking by herself. Knowing that she was preparing lunch for the young master, they all voluntarily made way for her.
Jiang Beihuai preferred a light diet and liked fresh and non - greasy vegetarian dishes.
While she herself was a big fan of spicy food and couldn't have a meal without it. Their food preferences were at two extremes.
There were fresh vegetables, streaky pork and a live fish in the kitchen today.
Bai Wenxi took a quick look and immediately had an idea of what to cook: a vegetable and fish soup, stir - fried pork and a bowl of steamed eggs with clams. Although they were all home - style dishes, they suited his taste.
Each vegetable leaf was neatly arranged on the chopping board. With a flip of her wrist, the fresh vegetables were cut and neatly piled on a plate.
Next came the handling of the fish and meat. The silver knife flashed, and the fish scales fell off one by one. Bai Wenxi precisely gutted the fish and took out its internal organs.
She removed the head and tail of the fish, leaving only the middle part.
The knife danced, and in a short while, the fish was sliced into sections. When picked up by hand, the skin and flesh were still connected while the bones remained intact.
Her skillful knife - work amazed the servants. Hong Fang even couldn't help clapping and cheering.
She poured oil into the hot pan and sautéed scallions and ginger until fragrant.
First, she fried the fish until cooked and set it aside. Then she squeezed the water out of the vegetable slices and arranged them in a tower shape in a casserole. Finally, she put the fish back into the pan, added water and seasonings, brought it to a boil, and then poured it into the casserole to simmer over low heat.
By now, the aroma of the mixed vegetables and fish had filled the kitchen and the people around were all swallowing their saliva silently.
Watching this young Mrs. Jiang cook with such proficiency and in so many ways, and the dishes looking, smelling and tasting wonderful, everyone was in awe.
She left some dishes for the servants to taste. Then Bai Wenxi walked out of the kitchen with a full plate of lunch and bumped into the housekeeper head - on.
"I've left some for you. Please have a try and give me some suggestions." Bai Wenxi gave her a gentle smile and spoke sincerely.
"You're very considerate, young mistress." The housekeeper rarely showed emotions, but there was finally a crack on her usually cold face.
"As long as the young master likes it, my opinion doesn't matter!"
Bai Wenxi stuck out her tongue and scurried past the housekeeper in small steps.
This housekeeper aunt was really interesting. Jiang Beihuai was recognized as a member of the family only when he grew up, but she served him so loyally.
Bai Wenxi wrinkled her nose subconsciously. Why did she care so much about Jiang Beihuai?
It was so strange!
Wiping his semi - dry hair, Jiang Beihuai shuffled into the dining room in his slippers. His skin glistened with moisture after the shower.
Bai Wenxi frowned slightly but then quickly relaxed. "Isn't it uncomfortable to wear slippers like that?"
"Not really. I can't find the bedroom slippers." Jiang Beihuai tapped on the table. "Why aren't you sitting down waiting for me?"
Bai Wenxi squinted her eyes playfully and teased, "Didn't you tell me to stand and serve you?"
Jiang Beihuai gave a bitter smile, pressed her into the chair and apologized. "I was too much. Today I'll serve you. Mrs. Jiang, just tell me your requests and I'll serve you well!"
Bai Wenxi played with her earring and said listlessly, "I don't have much of an appetite right now. I don't want to eat."
"Then how can I make you hungry?" Jiang Beihuai deliberately made a sad face. "Miss Wenxi, please forgive me, okay?"
He kept changing his expressions. Sometimes he pouted for a kiss, sometimes he squinted his eyes and acted like a clown to amuse his wife.
Seeing that Bai Wenxi covered her mouth and refused to laugh out loud and stubbornly held back, he started to act like a fool around her. "I'll dance for you. Eating while watching a dance, you'll surely enjoy your meal."
He waved his arms clumsily and twisted his waist without any rhythm. His muscular body was all twisted up.
"Do you think my graceful dance would look good if it's painted and hung in the Star Art Gallery?"
"Pfft, haha!" Bai Wenxi finally burst out laughing. "You look like a flailing crab! There's nothing graceful about you."
"Okay, I forgive you. Sit down and have lunch quickly." Bai Wenxi wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a big smile. "You can't humiliate others casually in the future, whether it's me or someone else."
"I'll listen to my wife!"
Jiang Beihuai propped his chin on his hand and wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Oh, all this trouble. I took a shower for nothing."
Bai Wenxi gave him a disdainful look and said coquettishly, "You're so glib. Hurry up and eat. You still have to study after that."
Jiang Beihuai trembled his lips and let out a muffled groan from his throat. "Alas!"
No matter how reluctant he was, after lunch he still sat in the study obediently and studied a thick stack of documents hard.
Bai Wenxi brought in a plate of fruits and lifted his cheek with her hand. "Don't get too close. It'll hurt your eyes."
Jiang Beihuai scratched his head and stared at the plate disdainfully. "Why isn't it coffee?"
"Drinking coffee like water every day is bad for your health." Bai Wenxi raised her eyebrows cutely. "I specially prepared this fruit platter for you. It's nutritious and refreshing."
"Awen, what does this word mean?"
Jiang Beihuai bit the pen and said absent - mindedly in distress, "Just leave it here. I'll eat it later."
Bai Wenxi slowly marked the Chinese meaning under the word concisely. "You can't do it this way. Rome wasn't built in a day."
"These documents are handled by the legal advisors. You just need to take control of the overall situation." Bai Wenxi gave a sweet smile. "Do you need me to help you sort them out?"
Jiang Beihuai looked up with his clear eyes, looking a bit confused. "You understand this stuff?"
"Of course. Do you think I went to college for nothing?" Bai Wenxi sat beside him, took the documents and examined them carefully. "Your Jiang Group is planning to develop the cultural and tourism resources of Dream Village? That's a very strategic move."
"I didn't even finish college. I dropped out halfway." Jiang Beihuai said casually. "I'm quite optimistic about this project, so I fully support the project department to go all out."
"I also think Dream Village is a great place. There's great potential for cultural and tourism development there."
Bai Wenxi pursed her lips, and there was a hint of admiration on her slightly upturned lips. "You're really talented."
"I once went there for a painting trip with my dad. It has very rich tourism resources and strong local characteristics."
Jiang Beihuai was surprised, and his dimples appeared faintly on his cheeks. "The transportation there is inconvenient and the accommodation is said to be poor. Your dad took you to such a place?"
"Yeah, it was several years ago." Bai Wenxi clasped her hands into fists and rested them on her chin. "The starry sky there is very beautiful. My dad even painted an oil painting of Dream Village."
Her face flushed, and her eyes were full of longing as she was lost in beautiful memories.
"I can talk to Director Chen and see if we can shoot there if the conditions allow." Bai Wenxi slapped her thigh. "My dad stayed there for a long time and got a lot of inspiration for his paintings."
Jiang Beihuai pouted in annoyance. "Don't call him. I'll go with you. I'll take pictures for you."