My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 62 Noodles? Or maybe dough chunks?

Unable to learn the dough-rolling method from the video tutorial Xiao Wu found for her, Wei Dongning simply improvised.

Regardless of the process, as long as the result is correct, you'll get points.

Roll the dough into a thin sheet, sprinkle it with a thick layer of dry flour to prevent sticking, and then fold it into a cuboid.

Wei Dongning held the kitchen knife in her hand and took a deep breath.

It was mainly to cheer myself up.

Then, with a swift movement, the knife fell.

Noodles of varying widths are created under her hands.

"Hmm, well, I think, apart from being a bit ugly, it's... alright, right?" Wei Dongning bit her nails.

Trying to accept the messy pile of things in front of me.

Xiao Wu's exaggerated voice echoed in his mind: "Of course! Please, this is your first time making this! If you can rival a master chef on your first time cutting something, what about the skills they've honed over the years? Does that mean they have perseverance?"

Xiao Wu's praise made Wei Dongning feel a little smug.

However, figuring out how to start a fire and boil water stumped her.

But she decided to stop making things difficult for herself.

No means no.

She was afraid she might actually set the kitchen on fire.

Nearly an hour later, the kitchen door was finally opened again.

All eyes turned to her.

"Aunt Zhou, could you help me start a fire?"

"Oh, alright!" Aunt Zhou walked up to Wei Dongning and saw the flour stuck to her face. For a moment, she forgot about the person's characteristics and status, took out her handkerchief and carefully wiped the flour off her face: "What happened? Your little face is all messed up."

Wei Dongning was a little embarrassed and scratched her hand hanging by her side a couple of times: "Aunt Zhou, I made a little too much dough. You can do what you want with the leftover dough."

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Aunt Zhou quickly lit the fire, and by the time the water boiled, she had already divided the remaining dough into equal portions.

Having extensive experience cooking instant noodles in her past life, Wei Dongning confidently assured that she could handle the rest herself, so Aunt Zhou didn't stop her.

She simply smiled and remarked, "The young mistress and young master really have a good relationship."

Wei Dongning didn't know how to answer, so she gave Aunt Zhou a shy smile.

Let's just take that as a default.

Soon, a bowl of fragrant noodle soup was ready.

Wei Dongning lowered her head and took a deep sniff.

Really fragrant.

Xiao Wu was also attracted by the aroma of the noodles. He walked over to Wei Dongning's legs and clapped his little paws twice: "Let me try some! I want to be the first to taste your cooking!"

Wei Dongning asked Aunt Zhou to find a plate that wasn't used often. After washing it, she picked out two noodles and put them in, adding some soup as she did so: "Try it."

Xiao Wu cautiously leaned closer and sniffed the plate.

After confirming that there was no major problem, it stuck out its little tongue and licked it.

"Tsk, why don't you believe me? Would I ever harm you?"

"Don't bother me, I will make my own judgment."

Xiao Wu buried his head and ate everything on his plate clean.

They practically licked the plate clean.

"How does it taste?" Wei Dongning waited expectantly for Xiao Wu's answer.

"It'll have to do."

Wei Dongning poked Xiao Wu's forehead with her finger: "You two-faced brat, Xiao Wu, I won't let you sleep in my room tonight."

Even if the taste is just so-so, I'll eat every last bite.

If it's really delicious, will it even gnaw on the plate?

Wei Dongning placed the prepared noodles in a food box and handed it to Xiao Fu.

The two people and the cat then made their way back in a grand procession.

The kitchen was returned to the professionals.

Qian Rong guessed that Wei Dongning was most likely in the kitchen, but no matter how he tried to get her to tell him, Xiao Fu would only answer with "I don't know".

Not only did she not tell him, she also tried to stop Baoxing from telling him.

Having no other choice, he could only tell Gu Peiyan the meager information he had gathered: "Young Master, the young mistress is alone in the kitchen and won't let anyone near her. I think she's preparing a surprise for you."

Gu Peiyan was somewhat excited.

But he still maintained a facade of composure: "I understand."

When Wei Dongning returned to the room, Gu Peiyan was still in the same outfit she had left in.

Xiao Fu, being quite perceptive, placed the food box on the table and pulled Qian Rong, who still wanted to see what would happen between them, away.

A faint aroma of bone broth wafted from the food box, and Gu Peiyan sniffed.

Under Wei Dongning's gaze, he opened the food box and took out a bowl full of soup... noodles?

Perhaps calling it dough pieces would be more appropriate.

The noodles were cooked for a bit too long, and inevitably they stuck together.

When Gu Peiyan was about to distribute the chopsticks, she found there was only one pair in the food box: "Why is there only one pair of chopsticks? Aren't you going to eat them?"

Wei Dongning shook her head: "I made this especially for you, but I won't eat it."

Despite her seemingly confident demeanor, she was actually the most uncertain person inside.

She didn't even have the courage to taste her own cooking.

Even though Xiao Wu had already "tested the poison" for her, she was still hesitant.

Under the intense gaze, Gu Peiyan finished the whole bowl of noodles: "It's delicious, you've worked hard."

He was prepared to bite the bullet and eat it anyway, but Wei Dongning gave him a big surprise.

Wei Dongning sat opposite him, propped her chin up, and tilted her head to look at him: "So, considering how hard I worked to make noodles for you, can you overlook the fact that I ignored you yesterday?"

Gu Peiyan quickly defended herself, saying, "I didn't blame you. I'm just not used to it yet."

Wei Dongning has always been easygoing. She had already apologized and didn't want to argue about this pointless issue anymore: "Okay, let's put those things behind us."

With the matter resolved satisfactorily, Wei Dongning felt much better.

However, making noodles today solidified an idea in her mind.

The kitchen was not for her.

Just tell them what you want to eat.

I also paid a monthly fee.

Anyway, she will definitely never cook again.

Today, just making noodles kept her busy for a long time.

By the time she finishes cooking, everyone will probably be starving.

Now that everything was out in the open, Gu Peiyan had the energy to go to her study to handle some business.

After he left, Wei Dongning waved the cat toy around, saying, "Xiao Wu, did you see how well-behaved Gu Peiyan was when she was eating noodles? She was so cute."

He looks like the kind of well-behaved grandson that grandparents love.

Wei Dongning felt that she had become more kind.

Xiao Wu jumped up, trying to grab the feathers on the cat toy, her voice becoming erratic: "You're in trouble, you've fallen for it."

Wei Dongning vehemently denied it: "How could that be?"

Her feelings for Gu Peiyan are still very pure; she's still certain of them.

Have you ever heard the saying?

"what?"

Xiao Wu leaped up and hooked the feather, having a great time: "Those who can swim will drown, and those who talk back will be beaten to death. I look forward to the day you're proven wrong."

Wei Dongning remained silent.

She certainly can't guarantee she won't be proven wrong.

They sleep in the same bed every day and are still legally married.

Developing feelings seems like a natural thing to do.

"Oh, by the way, I heard some juicy gossip today, about your older brother. Your current biological older brother."