Chapter 687 Three Aunts Offer Suggestions 3
In this courtyard full of fireworks, He Yuzhu and Chunyan's wedding was held in a lively atmosphere. The whole process went smoothly and ended successfully. The scene was really full of gongs and drums, firecrackers, and a festive atmosphere. The people who came to congratulate were laughing and talking, and everyone's face was filled with sincere blessings and joy.
Xu Damao saw all of this. His eyes were filled with envy, and he felt like a kitten was scratching him. He was extremely envious. Thinking about how he and Lou Xiao'e were getting along, it was really worrying. After the two of them went on a blind date, the progress was so slow, like a snail crawling, and there was no substantial progress for a long time. The more Xu Damao thought about it, the more anxious he felt, as if a fire was burning in his chest, making him restless.
After thinking about it for a long time, Xu Damao suddenly had an idea. He thought, He Yuzhu looks careless, but he is quite good at chasing a wife. Why don't he invite him to his home, cook a few delicious dishes himself, and then learn from him and ask him what tricks he has to chase a wife?
Soon, the appointed day arrived. It was still daybreak when Xu Damao jumped out of bed, ran to the kitchen with full energy, and started to work in the kitchen. He first rummaged through the boxes and cabinets in the kitchen like a treasure hunter, looking through every corner of the house, hoping to find all the ingredients that could be used. Hey, you know what, after all the trouble, he really found a lot of good things, such as homemade bacon, the bacon was ruddy in color and looked tempting; there were also eggs that were usually saved, round and fresh; then there were the juicy green vegetables, the leaves of the green vegetables were tender green, as if they were still covered with morning dew; there was also the half bottle of sesame oil that he usually didn't want to eat, which was a good thing, and was always hidden by Xu Damao like a treasure. He placed all the ingredients neatly on the chopping board, as if he was preparing a grand feast.
Xu Damao quickly put on the apron, tied it around his body, and rolled up his sleeves. Hey, you know what, he really looked like a chef. At first glance, he really looked like one.
He first picked up the bacon and carefully cut it into thin slices. Although his knife skills were not as good as those of a professional chef, he was pretty good at it. After cutting, he put the bacon into the pot and slowly stir-fried it over a low fire. As the temperature in the pot rose little by little, the aroma of the bacon slowly floated out as if it was cast by magic. At first it was just a wisp, but gradually, the aroma became stronger and stronger, and soon filled the whole room, as if the room was covered with a layer of tempting food aroma.
Then, Xu Damao took a few eggs from the side and tapped them gently on the edge of the bowl. With a crisp "click", the egg liquid flowed into the bowl. He picked up the chopsticks and skillfully stirred the bowl. The egg liquid soon became even and delicate under the stirring of the chopsticks, showing a beautiful golden color. When the bacon in the pot was almost fried, Xu Damao seized the opportunity, picked up the bowl, and slowly poured the egg liquid into it. There was a "sizzle" sound, which was like the beautiful notes played by the food. In an instant, the golden eggs and the bacon were perfectly integrated. The two blended with each other, and the color became more and more attractive, with a ruddy golden color, which made people salivate. The fragrance kept drilling into people's noses, making people swallow their saliva just by smelling it, as if the glutton in their stomachs was hooked.
Xu Damao continued to skillfully stir-fry the dishes, turning the spatula in his hand constantly to heat the dishes evenly, while thinking about how to talk to He Yuzhu later. This matter needs to be thought about carefully, after all, he is asking for advice from others, so he needs to be tactful and sincere.
After putting the fried bacon and eggs on the plate, Xu Damao started to stir-fry the vegetables. He poured the vegetables into the pot, and as the temperature in the pot rose, the vegetables rolled happily in the pot, like a group of green elves dancing. After a while, the originally tender green vegetables became emerald green, and the emerald green color made people feel full of vitality. Xu Damao sprinkled a little salt leisurely, then picked up the half bottle of sesame oil and carefully dripped a few drops. These few drops of sesame oil were really the finishing touch. In an instant, the fragrance was even more fragrant, and the whole kitchen was filled with this tempting fragrance, as if it had become an intoxicating world of food.
The dishes were all cooked. The dishes were neatly arranged on the stove, giving off an alluring aroma. Xu Damao was not idle. He hurried to steam the rice. He washed the rice carefully. The crystal clear rice grains looked even cleaner and fresher under the water. He put the rice in the pot, added the right amount of water, covered the pot, pressed the switch, and with a slight "buzzing" sound, the rice began to slowly steam in the pot. After doing all this, Xu Damao looked around, looking at the arranged food and the pot that was steaming rice. He thought that everything was finally ready, and he was just waiting for He Yuzhu to come. When he thought about asking He Yuzhu for advice later, he felt both excited and a little nervous.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door. Xu Damao knew that it must be He Yuzhu, so he hurried to open the door. As soon as the door opened, He Yuzhu's familiar figure appeared in front of him. As soon as he stepped over the threshold, before he had time to look around the room, a strong aroma of food went straight into his nose. The aroma was a mixture of the richness of bacon, the freshness of eggs, the freshness of green vegetables, and the faint smell of sesame oil. It was so tempting. He Yuzhu couldn't help laughing, and said while laughing: "Da Mao, what are you doing? You've prepared such a sumptuous meal. As soon as I entered the room, my nose was almost hooked by the aroma, and my appetite was almost drawn out."
Upon seeing this, Xu Damao hurriedly went up to him with a smile on his face, took He Yuzhu's arm enthusiastically, and said with a smile: "Zhuzi, you are here, come and sit down. I was thinking of learning from you, so I thought of cooking some delicious dishes, and we can eat and talk at the same time. Don't dislike my cooking skills." As he said that, he led He Yuzhu to the dining table in the house.
The two of them sat down at the table soon, and Xu Damao started to get busy again. He went back and forth between the stove and the dining table, bringing the carefully cooked dishes to the table one by one. First, there was the plate of bacon fried eggs. The golden eggs and the ruddy bacon were paired together, which made people's appetite increase; then there was the stir-fried vegetables. The emerald green vegetables exuded a refreshing energy, as if bringing the breath of spring to the table; there was also a plate of cold cucumber salad. The cucumbers were neatly cut, sprinkled with some minced garlic and coriander, and then drizzled with shiny sesame oil and balsamic vinegar. Just looking at it was refreshing. Although these dishes were not delicacies from the mountains and the sea, and could not compare to the exquisite and luxurious dishes in those big restaurants, it was still a very rich meal to have such a few dishes on the daily table of an ordinary family.
He Yuzhu looked at the table full of food, his eyes full of surprise, and said with a smile: "Da Mao, your cooking skills are not bad, it seems that you have put a lot of effort today, just for this food, I have to taste it carefully."
Hearing this, Xu Damao felt a little embarrassed, his face slightly reddened, and he scratched his head and said, "Zhu Zi, please don't laugh at me. My cooking skills are just so-so. I'm not in a hurry today. I just want you to enjoy your meal and tell me about your experience in chasing a wife. You see, you are married to Chunyan, how enviable, but after Xiao'e and I went on a blind date, there was no progress in getting along. I was so anxious in my heart. Tell me how you caught up with Chunyan, and give me some advice."
He Yuzhu took the teacup on the table calmly, blew gently on the tea leaves floating on the water, drank a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and then said with a smile: "Da Mao, there is no trick to chasing a wife. To be honest, it's just about sincerity in return. You have to be really good to her, starting from the little things in life. The girl will naturally feel the sincerity you give. As long as she feels your sincerity, then the matter will be settled."
After hearing this, Xu Damao nodded quickly like a chick pecking at rice, saying, "I know, I know. I am sincere to Xiao'e. I usually take good care of her, but she doesn't seem to have any feelings for me. I am very unsure and don't know what went wrong. Can you explain it to me in detail?"
He Yuzhu stretched out his chopsticks and steadily picked up a piece of food. His movements seemed very natural and skillful. Then he slowly put the food into his mouth, took a bite, and began to chew slowly. While chewing, he said with a thoughtful look on his face: "Da Mao, you have to be meticulous when chasing a girl. You have to care about her in detail. Think about it, for example, what she likes to eat on weekdays, then you have to remember it firmly in your mind. Whenever you have the chance, prepare the things she likes to eat for her, so that she will feel warm in her heart when she sees it. Also, you have to know what she doesn't like to eat, but don't be confused and give her the food she doesn't like, that would be counterproductive."
He Yuzhu swallowed the food in his mouth and continued, "Moreover, you have to pay more attention to the trivial things in daily life and care more about her living conditions. For example, once the weather is cold, the wind blows and the coldness penetrates into the bones, you have to remind her to put on more clothes. Even if it is just a simple text message or a verbal reminder, the girl will feel warm in her heart. If it rains, the big raindrops fall down, and if you can send her an umbrella in time so that she will not be soaked like a drowned chicken, she will be very touched. Don't underestimate these little things. Although they seem insignificant and seem to be no big deal, it is often these little details that can make her feel your heart the most. The more this heart accumulates, the girl's favor towards you will naturally increase slowly."
After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Xu Damao narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was pondering the truth in it. After a while, he nodded thoughtfully, with an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face, and said: "Zhuzi, what you said really makes sense. I really don't pay much attention to these things. I just think about them by myself and don't think about caring about Xiao'e from these small things. It seems that my method of chasing girls is really too rough. Then tell me, what do you and Chunyan talk about when you are together? I feel that every time I chat with Xiao'e, I can't seem to find any suitable topic. It's cold in a few words, which worries me to death."
He Yuzhu couldn't help laughing after hearing this, with a gentle smile on his face, and said: "We really talk about everything, no matter what happened at work, whether it was pleasant or annoying, we would talk about it. For example, when I was cooking in the cafeteria, if I met a colleague who was particularly picky, or if I made a new dish one day and everyone responded very well, I would chat with Chunyan about these work matters. In addition, those interesting things in life, like when I saw a child in the compound making a joke, or saw a rare thing on the street, I would share them with her when I came back. Of course, we would also talk about our plans for the future, imagine the future, whether we plan to add some more furniture, or plan when to go out for a trip. Anyway, you just have to understand her thoughts more and try to have common topics with her, so that she will be willing to communicate with you more and feel that it is interesting to be with you, and will not feel bored or embarrassed."
While listening to He Yuzhu's words, Xu Damao quickly took out a small notebook from his pocket, picked up a pen, and quickly wrote down on the notebook. He looked so serious, and nodded from time to time, as if he was afraid of missing some important points. After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he put down the pen, picked up a piece of rosy and fragrant bacon and put it in his mouth. While chewing, he kept praising: "Zhuzi, you are so right. I really didn't understand these things before. I just worried about it and never thought about these aspects. I have to talk to Xiao'e in the future and try the methods you said. But I have another question. So, how do you say I ask her out? Every time I ask her out, it feels very difficult. I don't know when to choose and what reason to use. Can you give me some advice?"
He Yuzhu smiled and said, "It's easy. Just find something that she is interested in. For example, if she likes watching movies, you can ask her to go to the movies; if she likes shopping, you can go shopping with her. However, you have to be natural when you ask her out, and don't let her think you have a purpose."
Xu Damao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "Zhu Zi, your idea is great. Why didn't I think of it? When I ask her out, should I bring a small gift?"
He Yuzhu smiled and said, "It's good to bring a small gift, but don't give it too expensive, otherwise she will feel pressured. Just give her something she likes, such as a flower, a small ornament, etc., to let her know that you care about her."
The two chatted while eating. Xu Damao asked all the questions in his mind, and He Yuzhu patiently answered them. Before they knew it, the meal was over.
Xu Damao stood up and said gratefully: "Zhu Zi, thank you so much today. Your words have enlightened me. I will work hard in the future and try to get Xiao'e as soon as possible."
He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Da Mao, come on, I believe you can do it. When you and Xiao'e are together, we can celebrate together."
After seeing He Yuzhu off, Xu Damao was full of confidence. He decided to do as He Yuzhu said, caring about Lou Xiaoe in detail, understanding her thoughts, and looking for a chance to ask her out. He believed that as long as he was sincere, he would be able to move Lou Xiaoe's heart and walk into the palace of marriage with her.