Chapter 145: Peace and Harmony
Where was there even a trace of the smell of kitchen smoke? The answer to all this had long been self-evident.
Therefore, when the carefully prepared, fragrant dishes appeared before her eyes, Su Yu’s heart understood that these delicacies must surely have come from the hands of the deeply thoughtful Lady Zhao.
She deliberately spoke those pointed words, solely to subtly provoke Lady Zhao and see how she would respond to this sudden embarrassment.
"These dishes, were they personally prepared by mother?"
Xie Xinghua spoke in a gentle and delicate voice, with a hint of apprehension in her voice, as if afraid her words might stir up unwanted trouble.
Su Yu feigned surprise, her eyes twinkling with a playful light, "Oh? Is that so? I hope mother won’t take to heart those thoughtless words I just said."
Upon finishing, she curled her lips with a barely noticeable smile, silently observing the reaction.
Upon hearing this, Lady Zhao’s facial muscles seemed to strain to arrange themselves into a smile, yet that expression was more heartbreaking than tears, "Not at all, it’s just my cooking skills that are lacking, you’re overthinking it."
Her words carried a barely noticeable bitterness.
"Hmm, indeed, some dishes are a bit undercooked."
Su Yu commented openly, her tone full of sincerity yet it made everyone present involuntarily twitch their mouths, the atmosphere subtly shifting.