Qin Xiao saw Xiao Li reaching out, just about to hug her, but as soon as he bent down, Xiao Li pulled her hand back. "Uncle, why don’t you brush your teeth first!" Qin Xiao chuckled, tapped her nose, and then went to freshen up. After cleaning up, Qin Xiao hugged Xiao Li and went downstairs. In the kitchen, Qin Xiao was checking the fridge for ingredients, and Xiao Li stood by his side watching. Qin Xiao glanced at it, turned to Xiao Li, and asked, "What do you feel like eating?" Xiao Li blinked, "I want something sour and spicy. I dreamed just now about eating sour soup beef and Kung Pao chicken." Qin Xiao chuckled at her words, "So you woke up because you were craving." Xiao Li blushed at his response, pouted, and said, "It wasn’t me craving, it was them." As she spoke, Xiao Li patted her belly. Qin Xiao nodded in agreement, "Right, it was them craving. But it’s quite heavy for a breakfast; will your stomach handle it?" Xiao Li nodded, "Yes! My stomach’s fine, but can you cook it?" That’s quite the question; his cooking skills aren’t high enough to make Kung Pao chicken! Plus, it’s too early to find any outside! "Nini, I’ll try making you some sour soup beef!" Qin Xiao said as he took out beef slices, tomatoes, chili peppers, and some mushrooms as side dishes. He couldn’t make authentic sour soup beef. No ingredients! Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn novel⸺fire.net For now, he could only satisfy Xiao Li’s cravings with a sour and spicy taste. Once he had everything, Qin Xiao asked Xiao Li to leave the kitchen and wait in the living room. Xiao Li obediently went. She’s currently in a sensitive period, so it’s better to avoid the smell of oil and smoke. Just as Xiao Li sat on the sofa for a while, Qin Xiao came over with a cup of warm milk, "Drink some milk first to warm your stomach; don’t let the soup upset your stomach later." Xiao Li took the milk, sweetly said "Okay," and began sipping it. Seeing her start drinking, Qin Xiao went back to the kitchen to cook the sour soup beef. As soon as Qin Xiao turned around, Xiao Li immediately picked up her phone and snapped a picture of his back, then one of the milk she was holding. She posted both photos on her Moments with the caption: Woke up before dawn craving sour soup beef, and Uncle immediately got up to make it for me. Worried that eating something with a strong flavor in the morning might upset my stomach, he even warmed up some milk for me. Ah! Feeling so blissful! After posting, Xiao Li put down her phone and continued drinking her milk obediently. Since Xiao Li will be eating sour soup beef soon, Qin Xiao didn’t warm up much milk for her, only half a cup. This way, it warmed her stomach without filling her up too much for the dish. After finishing the milk and waiting for a bit, Qin Xiao had finished cooking the sour soup beef, or rather, it should technically be tomato beef. Qin Xiao poured the soup into a bowl and placed it on the table, "Nini, it’s ready." Upon hearing it was ready, Xiao Li hurried to the dining table and sat down. Qin Xiao served her a small bowl, and Xiao Li eagerly started eating. The slightly sour and spicy soup in her mouth made Xiao Li feel satisfied. What she wanted was that sour and spicy taste, not a distinction of sour soup or not. After sipping a couple of spoonfuls of soup, Xiao Li began eating the contents. Whether it was beef slices or mushrooms, she enjoyed them heartily. Seeing her enjoy it, Qin Xiao then took himself a bowl, spooning some soup into his mouth, Qin Xiao frowned slightly unsatisfied. Looks like his cooking skills need more practice, can’t let Nini settle for less. With that in mind, Qin Xiao texted Feng Ye, asking him to bring a chef to their home so the chef could make delicious food for Xiao Li, and he could learn cooking. After sending the text, Qin Xiao continued eating with Xiao Li. As they were enjoying their meal, a sound of a door opening echoed, and soon Aunt Wu’s figure appeared in the dining room. Aunt Wu woke up at the usual time for morning exercise but saw the living room light on and found the two eating as she came over. Aunt Wu smiled and said, "Second Master, Second Madam. Is the Second Madam hungry? Why didn’t you call me to make something?" Xiao Li smiled and said, "Because I wanted to eat something made by Second Master! Aunt Wu, I’m almost done eating, don’t worry, go exercise!" Aunt Wu, having been in the Qin Family for so many years, even Xiao Li has been around her for years, is no longer just a servant to them. Their relationship is not just employer-employee anymore, but more like family. Aunt Wu was married when she was younger, but soon after, they went out to work and tragically had a car accident that left her husband gone on the spot. Aunt Wu’s husband treated her very well, and she couldn’t let him go in her heart, so she never remarried. Later, she worked at the Qin Family and lived alone since then. Now during her occasional breaks, she goes back to visit her family and in-laws. Hearing Xiao Li, Aunt Wu nodded with a smile, "Alright, I’ll go exercise. Second Master, Second Madam, when you’re done eating, just leave the bowls there, I’ll clean up later." Having said this, Aunt Wu left, giving the space back to Qin Xiao and Xiao Li. Only after Aunt Wu left did Xiao Li continue eating with Qin Xiao. Once they finished, the two went back upstairs, changed their clothes, and Qin Xiao went to the adjacent Mianmian’s room to get her out of bed. This little girl was notorious for lazing in bed, especially on school days. Every Monday to Friday, she clung to bed tightly, proving hard to wake up. But come weekends, ha... she would get up all by herself. The previously capable Xiao Li could handle Mianmian, but now, she’s quite drained. Qin Xiao headed to Mianmian’s room, while Xiao Li, having some idle time, picked up her phone and saw many comments on the Moments she posted in the morning, all kinds of jealous remarks. Xiao Li covered her mouth, giggling at the comments. Some comments from closer friends, she replied to. When she saw Li Mei’s comment, Xiao Li’s laughter got delighted. Li Mei’s comment was simple: Dr. Xiao, if you keep flaunting , I’ll block you!!! Xiao Li chuckled and directly replied: You wouldn’t dare to block me. I know you’re waiting for my lovey-dovey content to spice up your life! Speaking of Li Mei, this young lady is quite funny. Clearly head over heels for Bai Yu, yet after that pandemic, the lady kept her promise and no longer pursued Bai Yu. Once the pandemic ended, Bai Yu and she went out for dinner and watched a movie. Throughout the meal, the atmosphere between the two was fantastic. Bai Yu discovered another side of Li Mei, that she might be realistic, but also practical. Not the kind of woman chasing wealthy playboys just for vanity. Through their long interactions in the hospital during the pandemic, and that dinner and movie, Bai Yu gained a whole new perspective on Li Mei. At least now he won’t view Li Mei through a tinted lens anymore.