ALL NOVEL Chapter 59
Chapter 59 Li Xue Took Lu Xiyao Away!
A celebrity had arrived at the entrance of Starlight Kindergarten. It was the young singer loved by everyone—Li Xue.
And this singer reached out her hand to little Lu Xiyao, asking for some snacks.
“Mom, look, is that really Li Xue?”
“Li Xue!”
“My idol, Li Xue!”
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Li Xue’s original songs are mostly uplifting and inspirational, making her popular even among children. Passersby also stopped in their tracks. Teachers and security guards were left gaping.
“Hello, Lu Xiyao! Boss Lu, your daughter is so adorable!”
Li Xue quickly picked up Lu Xiyao and carried her into the car, shutting the door swiftly. Lu Qin drove the nanny van away from the school gate as quickly as possible, leaving behind a crowd of stunned onlookers.
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Inside the Nanny Van, Lu Xiyao sat next to Li Xue, with Amy sitting across from them. The little one blinked her eyes in disbelief. Meeting her idol suddenly left her mind buzzing. The more Li Xue looked at Lu Xiyao, the more she adored her.
How could there be such an adorable, sweet little girl? Her eyes and nose looked just like her father’s.
“Can I have a piece of sachima?”
Li Xue winked playfully at Lu Xiyao with her right eye.
“They’re all for you.”
The little girl eagerly stuffed all the snacks she was holding into Li Xue’s hands.
“Oh my! I can’t eat this much!”
In just a few minutes, laughter filled the nanny van. With all of them being women, a bond of sisterhood quickly formed.
“So, you came along because you like my dad’s fried noodles?”
Lu Xiyao’s soft, sweet voice melted Li Xue’s heart every time she called her ‘sister’.
Li Xue caressed the little girl’s smooth cheeks and nodded.
“And that ice crystal cake is also delicious!”
“There’s also braised pork~! I haven’t tried his chicken tofu flower yet~! But my dad will make it for us tonight~!”
As soon as she talked about her dad’s cooking, the little girl’s eyes sparkled. Before long, all three of them found themselves swallowing hungrily. Their stomachs started growling.
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The nanny van followed the tricycle to an old part of town. They entered through a courtyard gate. Lu Qin invited Li Xue, Amy, and even the driver inside.
The driver was momentarily taken aback, touched by the unexpected invitation. Typically, he would have stayed outside during such visits.
“Li Xue, you all go sit in the living room. I’ll get you some water~!”
The little girl eagerly took on the role of hostess. The two-bedroom apartment was small but more than enough for the father and daughter to live in.
The place was meticulously clean. Although the floor was a bit worn, it was spotless. Everything was neatly organized, making the home feel cozy.
“No need to change shoes, just come on in,” Lu Qin said, seeing the three of them standing hesitantly at the door. In reality, the house only had slippers for him and his daughter.
“Alright, you all sit down. I’ll go make dinner.”
Lu Qin turned to Lu Xiyao.
“Yao Yao, you entertain our guests while Daddy makes dinner, okay?”
“Daddy, go ahead! You don’t need to worry about this, I’ve got it covered~!”
The little girl patted her small chest with confidence. The three guests couldn’t help but laugh.
Lu Xiyao poured three cups of warm water, which Lu Qin had boiled that morning and kept warm. After serving the water, she went to fetch some fruit. Li Xue couldn’t resist pulling the little girl over to sit beside her.
“Yao Yao, stop running around and come sit with us.”
“Okay~!”
All three of them had their eyes glued to Lu Xiyao, their gazes filled with affection. This little cutie was so well-behaved and sensible. It was clear that Boss Lu had done an excellent job raising his daughter.
“Yao Yao, do you want to watch some cartoons?”
“Sure~! At this time, Black Cat Detective is already on.”
The little one knew the schedule of all her favorite cartoons by heart.
“Black Cat Detective? I love that show too! The protector of the night, shining the light of justice into darkness.”
“Wow~! Sister, we like the same things~!”
Lu Xiyao’s big eyes sparkled with excitement. Li Xue smiled gently. She used to love watching Black Cat Detective and The Calabash Brothers when she was a child.
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In the Kitchen, Lu Qin was busy making braised pork. Today, between his morning and afternoon stalls, he had earned over 30,000 yuan, quite a decent income. The system points had also reached 1,782.
Lu Qin decided to start a lottery draw.
[Spent 100 points, won 20 mint candies].
[Spent 100 points, gained master-level skills in making liver soup].
[Spent 100 points, won a 250ml bottle of sunscreen face wash].
[Spent 100 points, gained master-level skills in making scrambled eggs with tomatoes].
[Spent 100 points, gained master-level skills in making Imperial Chicken Wings].
[Spent 100 points, gained attribute point: Charisma +0.1].
[Spent 100 points, gained attribute point: Strength +0.1].
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Lu Qin continued to draw 17 times, collecting quite a few good items. The mint candies, in particular, were a hit among his customers. The mint candies from the system were highly effective at freshening breath, came in various fruity flavors, and had clean ingredient lists.
Customers who tried them for the first time would always come back to grab a few more pieces. As a result, these free mint candies ran out quickly.
This time, the lottery draw yielded three max-level cooking skills, which were the most valuable prizes.
Not a bad haul this time, Lu Qin thought to himself.
Suddenly, his mind was flooded with the perfect techniques and experience for making three different dishes. Additionally, the muscle memory was instantly ingrained into his body. He plated the braised pork and then started on scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
This dish is a very common home-cooked meal, known for its simplicity. Its sweet and sour flavor appeals to a wide range of tastes. However, the simpler a dish is, the harder it is to elevate its flavor. Perfecting it is quite challenging.
Even before gaining the max-level skill, Lu Qin’s scrambled eggs with tomatoes were already quite delicious. But the max-level version required precise control over the heat, the perfect ratio of seasonings, the speed of stir-frying, and even the size of the ingredients’ cuts. These finer details further enhanced the flavor and texture of the dish.
In just six minutes, Lu Qin finished a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The dish, cooked with max-level skill, had a brighter, more vibrant color and looked incredibly appetizing.
Lu Qin took a bite with his chopsticks, the eggs were smooth and tender, while the tomatoes were soft and juicy. The texture and flavor were taken to a whole new level. This was a perfect plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes—there was no better version.
Even the best chefs in a restaurant couldn’t improve this dish by much. At best, they could make it slightly better than the average home-cooked version. But Lu Qin’s max-level version was on an entirely different level.
Those with sensitive palates would especially be able to taste the difference. Next, Lu Qin made a new dish—Imperial Chicken Wings.
“Big Sis, are you hungry? Let me check on how my dad’s dinner is coming along,” Lu Xiyao said eagerly.
Before Li Xue and the others could respond, the little girl jumped off the sofa and ran to the kitchen door. In an instant, a rich aroma wafted into the living room.
Lu Xiyao exclaimed.
“Wow~! It smells so good~!”