Naturally, she knew about his past. After this person barged into her life in a domineering manner, she realized that she did not hate him and did not even want to reject him. Therefore, she tried to find out more about his past. She found out that he was forced to join the army and that he grew up under the protection of his grandfather's family.
However, just because his grandfather owned a restaurant, it did not mean that Pang Xiao knew how to cook. This tall man had always been domineering. If someone said that he knew how to scheme and kill, she would believe it. However, she could not imagine what this person would be like when he cooked.
Pang Xiao pulled her to the kitchen at the back. As soon as they reached the door, they could smell a special aroma.
"Is this beef?"
"Yes. The weather is hot, so I prepared beef shank in advance. I boiled the soup and let it cool down. You can eat the cold noodles I cooked later. "
As they spoke, the two of them entered the kitchen. Qin Yining saw that there was a pot on the chopping board with a piece of dough inside.
Pang Xiao scooped some water from the pot and washed his hands. He lifted the wooden lid of the big iron pot and filled it with water. He smiled and said, "Wait a moment. The stove is ready. We'll be able to eat soon."
Qin Yining leaned against the door of the kitchen and watched Pang Xiao neatly pull the noodles. Finally, he watched as his large hands stretched the noodles into even strips.
The water in the pot was already boiling. Pang Xiao pinched off the ends of the noodles and placed the even strips into the pot. The boiling water calmed down after the noodles were placed in the pot.
Pang Xiao stirred the water with a long spoon, then prepared two basins of cold water. She took out cucumbers and pears, washed them, and cut them into even slices. Then, she took out a piece of marinated beef from the pot and cut it into thin slices. She also cut a few slices of watermelon for later use.
Qin Yining noticed that Pang Xiao's hands and feet were very nimble, and his knife skills were also very good. It was obvious that he had done this often in the past, and he really did have the qualities of a chef.
It didn't take long for the noodles to be ready. He soaked the noodles twice in cold water and put them into two rough but clean pottery bowls. He then took out the pot that had been soaking in the well water. Inside the pot was a bowl of beef cold noodle soup. Pang Xiao picked out the scallions and ginger slices from the soup and poured the soup over the noodles. He then placed the shredded cucumber and pear slices evenly on the noodles. He then placed the triangular slices of watermelon and beef slices on the other side. Finally, he sprinkled some coriander and sesame seeds on the noodles and placed the noodles on the table in the outer room.
"Come, try my cooking." Pang Xiao handed a pair of chopsticks to Qin Yining with a smile.
Qin Yining was already stunned by Pang Xiao's nimble hands and the bowl of cold noodles in front of her, which looked, smelled, and tasted good.
The noodles in the rough pottery bowl were finely balanced, and the fragrance of the broth assailed her nostrils. The color of the broth was clear, and the combination of the dark green shredded cucumber, snow-white shredded pear slices, red watermelon slices, and the tender beef slices made her feel appetizing.
Qin Yining tasted a mouthful of the broth. It was refreshing, and there was no fishy smell of meat at all. Instead, there was a fragrance of vegetables, fruits, and marinated beef.
She ate a mouthful of noodles. It was chewy, but not too hard. Moreover, the thin noodles were very tasty. She ate another mouthful of cucumber, pear, watermelon, and drank a mouthful of soup. Qin Yining felt that the heat and heat of the summer had dissipated in these few mouthfuls of noodles. Before she knew it, she had eaten half a bowl of soup and noodles.
Pang Xiao held a large pottery bowl in one hand and used a pair of chopsticks to eat the noodles. She couldn't help but look over the edge of the bowl to observe Qin Yining. Although she ate delicately, her eyes were curved into crescents, indicating that she liked the noodles very much. Pang Xiao felt even happier.
Qin Yining had been worried about her family's affairs these days. In addition to the hot summer, she usually didn't have much of an appetite. This meal was the most filling she had ever eaten. However, the bowl was too big, so she still couldn't finish it.
Pang Xiao saw that she only had half a bowl of noodles left. She put down her empty bowl and asked, "What's wrong? Is the noodles not to your taste? "
"No, they taste very good. I like them very much. It's just that I can't eat anymore." Qin Yining looked at Pang Xiao with sparkling eyes. "I didn't expect your cooking to be so good."
"It's nothing. Time is tight, so I can only cook some noodles to fool you. When I have time next time, and I have all the ingredients, I'll cook something good for you. "
Pang Xiao naturally took the half bowl of noodles left by Qin Yining and started eating.
Qin Yining raised her hand to stop her, but it stopped in mid-air. "That's my leftovers …"
Pang Xiao put down the bowl and smiled. "What are you afraid of? Have you eaten watermelon? It's been in the well for a while now. It's still cold. "
He got up and took a kitchen knife. In a few moments, he chopped the watermelon into several pieces. He turned back to look at Qin Yining, who was sitting on the bench as beautiful as a painting. He cut a few more times and handed a piece of watermelon that was just the right size for Qin Yining to bite.
"Thank you." Qin Yining took the watermelon with both hands and took a bite. The weather was dry this year, so the watermelon with sandy pulp was extremely sweet.
Pang Xiao sat on the bench opposite Qin Yining with his legs spread apart. He looked at her while eating the watermelon. His mouth was full, but he did not forget to smile at her even though his cheeks were puffed up.
For some reason, Qin Yining's mood became especially light. His good appetite made him eat two more pieces of watermelon.
After the meal, Pang Xiao fetched a basin of water for Qin Yining to wash his hands. He used the water that she used to wash his face.
Qin Yining watched him from the side. He really had the illusion that they were a family, just an ordinary family.
Pang Xiao wiped his face. The hair on his temples was wet, so he casually brushed it back and said with a smile, "Sister Yi, do you think my culinary skills are good?"
Qin Yining nodded and praised him seriously, "Your culinary skills are excellent. You're even better than my family's cook. Compared to you, I'm much worse. To be honest, the only thing I'm good at is barbecued meat. Because I used to eat barbecued meat a lot, I learned a little when I went back, but it's barely edible. "
Pang Xiao laughed, "Don't be afraid. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to cook. I'll cook for you in the future."
Qin Yining was infected by his smile and almost blurted out the word "good." However, he immediately understood the deeper meaning of his words. His face immediately turned red.
This man was willing to take the risk to visit her. He never put on Wang Ye's airs in front of her. He cared for her so much, was willing to eat her leftovers, and was willing to use the water that she used to wash. They were like a family. She might really be tied to him for the rest of her life.
On second thought, in the eyes of outsiders, her reputation and integrity had long been given to this man. Besides, they had kissed and hugged. She really could only belong to him.
Even if she didn't consider this, it would be difficult for her to repay him for saving her life several times.
The more Qin Yining thought about it, the redder her face became. Even her neck and ears were completely red.
Pang Xiao couldn't help but laugh when he saw her like this. He pulled her into his arms, "What's wrong with our Sister Yi? Could it be that she's been cooked? Otherwise, why is she all red? "
Qin Yining chuckled and hit him, "What are you talking about? I'm not a shrimp."
"Aren't you? Let me have a taste. "Pang Xiao smiled and pretended to bite her face, but she gently pushed him away.
"Stop fooling around. Don't we still have serious matters to attend to? "
"There's no hurry. Since we know the origins of those shops, doing business will be easy. It wasn't easy for us to meet, and we don't know when we'll meet again. I can't always come to see you. The war is getting more and more intense, so it's even harder for me to come. Let me hug you for a while longer, okay? "
'What is this person saying?!' He's simply shameless!
"What are you doing? We're not even married yet."
"So you're saying that as long as we get married, you can let me do whatever I want?" Pang Xiao looked at her with his bright phoenix eyes.
Qin Yining was stunned and even forgot to struggle. After a while, she said, "Who, who said I'm going to marry you?"
"Tsk, tsk. Our Sister Yi is really a bad person. She ate my noodles and even took advantage of my tofu. Don't tell me you want to go back on your word?"
"When did I take advantage of your tofu!" Qin Yining's eyes widened.
"You're still saying you didn't eat it? Look, you've bitten my tongue! Now that you've fallen out with me, you want to deny it? My reputation has been ruined by you. If you're not willing to take responsibility for me, then what am I going to do? "
Qin Yining pushed his chest with both hands and looked speechlessly at his face that was so close to hers.
This person's shamelessness really made her gasp in amazement.
"You should really let your subordinates see what their Wang Ye looks like when he's acting shamelessly." Qin Yining only said one sentence in the end.
Pang Xiao laughed heartily. "Do you think all the men in the army are rough men? They left their homes to fight, and the people they owe the most are their mothers and wives at home. Our northern men are honest and love their families. Don't be fooled by how they act like little tigers outside. When they get home, they turn into cats when they see their wives. Each one is more henpecked than the other. I'm considered one of the better ones. "
Qin Yining was flabbergasted. She said, "Don't tell me that the Tiger Army specializes in training henpecked men? You're considered one of the better ones. When they get home, do they have to kneel down like soybeans when they enter the house? "
Pang Xiao didn't answer. He just lowered his head and looked at her with a smile.
Qin Yining blinked and suddenly realized what she had said. She was so embarrassed that she exclaimed, "Aiya!" She lowered her head and covered her face.
"Sister Yi, are you finally willing to treat me as your man?" Pang Xiao chuckled happily.
His laughter was right next to her ear, and it made her heart tremble.
His voice was deep and magnetic, and it made her face turn purple. She wished she could dig a hole and bury herself in it, but the corners of her lips couldn't help but curl up.
"Silly girl, remember this. I, Pang Zhixi, will cheat anyone, but not you. I'm a man's man. If I say I want to marry you, I will definitely marry you. You don't have to think about the problems between you and me. What national enmity? What family hatred? If I can't even settle these things, how can I have the face to marry you? You just have to wait here quietly, do you understand? Our good days are still ahead of us. "
As Pang Xiao spoke, he planted a kiss on her forehead.
Qin Yining leaned on his shoulder quietly and nodded obediently. "I know."
Pang Xiao kissed the top of her head again. "You have to believe me and wait for me."
"Okay. I will wait for you. "
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