The young couple had no idea it was because of their own nauseatingly affectionate behavior. They even seriously analyzed it for a while.

After making the Shrimp Pancake, Shen Baobao took a photo and sent it to Aunt Liu, instructing, "Auntie Liu, this is the Shrimp Pancake my husband made. I'll send you the recipe later. Remember to make some for my parents to try when you have time."

Aunt Liu had just finished cleaning the kitchen. Seeing the photo, she replied, "Alright, Yueyue."

While she was responding to the message, Han Shuzhen came to the kitchen with a teacup, intending to make some corn silk tea for Shen Guofu.

Seeing her, Aunt Liu hurriedly opened the photo Shen Baobao sent to show her, "Director Han, this is what Yueyue just sent. She asked me to make it for you two when I have time. Will you be home for dinner tomorrow night?"

Han Shuzhen hadn't paid it much attention at first. But once she saw the crispy fried pancake and the red river shrimps wrapped inside, her appetite was immediately piqued.

Just then, Shen Baobao sent another message, "These Shrimp Pancakes can be eaten with salt and pepper, chopped chili, or even with tomato sauce. They can be sweet or salty, fragrant or spicy, extremely versatile."

Versatile? After reading this message, Han Shuzhen imagined the taste of the Shrimp Pancake and couldn't help but swallow.

She had thought that dining light for the past couple of days was pretty healthy. But upon seeing the shape and color of the Shrimp Pancake, Director Han immediately craved it.

She thought for a while and then asked, "Sister Liu, can we still buy small river shrimps at this time?"

Aunt Liu was startled, "At this time? It should be fine... I'll go buy some now. I can have Xiao Lin give me remote guidance to make it. It's perfect for you and President Shen to taste-test."

"Okay, then. Go buy some small river shrimps and give it a try. If it's delicious, we'll have another dish to serve guests at home."

After Aunt Liu left, Han Shuzhen returned to her room, a bit crazed.

AHHHH! This darn girl, she must have sent it over to mess with people's minds, right?

With a displeased face, she spoke to Shen Guofu, who was lying on the couch playing a matching game, "Guofu, you really did raise a good daughter!"

Shen Guofu: "..." Didn't you always say Yueyue takes after you when she was little?

He got up and asked, "What's going on now?"

Han Shuzhen, dispirited, recounted how the photo she just saw had thrown her off balance. Listening to her account, Shen Guofu internally exclaimed, What a good daughter!

Haha, I thought I'd have to wait until tomorrow for meat, but now I can have it sooner! My daughter, Shen Guofu's own girl, is truly a treasure! For this filial piety alone, I must buy her a car this year, high-end or not.

While he was excited, Shen Guofu noticed Director Han's dejected face and quickly took her hand, softly saying, "Honey, you don't have to be like this. It's all that stinky girl Yueyue's doing. Wait till she comes back, and you'll see how I'll deal with her!"

After some comforting, Han Shuzhen finally emerged from her emo state; she had maintained a healthy diet for two days only to have her defenses completely broken by a single photo.

Meanwhile, Shen Guofu was pondering to himself, If I get Yueyue to send some pictures of delicious food every day, wouldn't I be able to happily eat meat every day?

No sooner had this thought occurred to him than he could no longer contain himself. Yep, I'll get in touch with Yueyue while my wife goes down for her exercise, to strike a deal first. If my wife asks later, I'll just pass the blame to Yueyue. That girl has spent so much of our money, it's time for her to carry the can for a while.

Unexpectedly, after he finished eating the Shrimp Pancakes and talked to Shen Baobao about this, Shen Baobao took a screenshot of their conversation and sent it directly to her mom.

Hmph! I'm mom's little sweetie. Don't even think about making me do something to trick mom!

Shen Guofu, who was lying on the sofa and savoring the taste of the Shrimp Pancakes, soon received a message from Director Han, "Guofu, I found a dance titled 'Compendium of Materia Medica' that's really suitable for you to learn. Come downstairs and try it out. It's simple; you'll get it after one try!"

Before long, the sounds of Shen Guofu's wails could be heard from the fitness room in the basement of the Shen Family villa.

「In the morning.」

Lin Xu drove Shen Baobao downstairs for breakfast. More precisely, to make breakfast.

Shen Baobao ate too many Shrimp Pancakes last night, and her stomach was a bit upset. Because of this, Lin Xu thought it was time for the young miss to eat some wild vegetables and coarse grains to cleanse her system.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Mom had already prepared the wild vegetables, which she had also purchased from nearby villagers.

"Xu, what are you planning to do with these wild vegetables? Do you need Mom's help?"

Chen Meijuan placed the selected wild vegetables into the sink and, following Lin Xu's plan, also prepared to cook some Grain Porridge made from ground corn.

"I'm planning to steam some wild vegetable buns and mixed grain buns. We've been eating too much rich food recently, so it's time for something lighter. Besides, it's Grandma's birthday today, and I want her to try my cooking too."

"Okay, then you go ahead with it. I'm going to the visitor center to check the recent accounts with your dad."

After Chen Meijuan left, Lin Xu took some coarse grain flour made from ground sorghum and soybeans, added some cornflour, and mixed it with Baking Powder to form a dough. The purpose of adding Baking Powder was to make the steamed buns softer and improve the texture.

After kneading the coarse grain dough, Lin Xu washed and drained the wild vegetables. He gave them a slight chop, then added flour, table salt, and a little baking soda, mixing it all to form another dough. Adding baking soda helps make the wild vegetables softer and more delicious. The table salt was to provide a base flavor for the wild vegetable buns.

Once both doughs were ready, Lin Xu took a steaming tray, laid it with silicone steaming cloth, and began making the wild vegetable buns.

Grabbing a piece of dough from the bowl, he first rolled it into a ball. Then, holding it in the palm of his left hand, he used his right thumb to gently press inward while turning the ball. Once the ball was shaped like a cup, the wild vegetable bun was ready. He carefully inverted it onto the steaming tray, then started making the next one.

After all the wild vegetable buns were made, Lin Xu used the same method to make the mixed grain buns as well.

Then, when the steamer was ready, he placed both types of buns inside and began to steam them.

"This for breakfast? Will I even be able to get it down?" Shen Baobao, seeing the buns Lin Xu was making, remembered the days when she ate Mixed Grain Pancakes at home. This made her, already lacking appetite, feel even less inclined to eat.

Why are we suddenly living so austerely?

Lin Xu, holding some peeled garlic, said while smashing it, "Don't worry, I'll make a Soul Dipping Sauce in a bit, guaranteed to make you want more after you've tried it."

"Really?"

With trust in her husband, Shen Baobao's anticipation was once again piqued.

Seeing her lazing around, Lin Xu said, "If you're not busy, help me send a message to Guo Xinghai, asking him for the exact procedure and tips for removing the fishiness when making 'Fermented Black Bean Braised Eel'."

My all-capable husband actually needs to seek advice from someone else?

After speaking, Lin Xu realized he might be ruining his image, so he added, "I'm just testing his research in this area to see if he knows more than me..."

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