Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife

Chapter 809: Chapter 809: Extra Story (Part 5)

He JianShe served a bowl of rice to Xiao Long and then to Wang Tianxue, smiling, "Make do with it, don’t be picky."

Wang Tianxue took a bite of the shredded potatoes first. The sourness was just right, and the potatoes were cut finely and evenly.

She had realized something, then took a piece of braised pork, and her eyes lit up.

Xiao Long couldn’t stop eating over there.

"Brother He, if you say your cooking isn’t good, then what I make must be pig feed. It’s simply delicious."

He JianShe seemed surprised, "Really? I’ve always thought my cooking isn’t that great. As long as you find it edible."

"It’s not just edible, it’s this," Wang Tianxue gave a thumbs up, "way better than my cooking."

She wasn’t exaggerating. The braised pork was coated in a fragrant sauce, rich but not greasy.

The fish was fried crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then simmered in spicy sauce, blending the crunchy taste with the spicy flavor, simply mouth-watering.

The greens were also stir-fried to be fresh and appetizing.

It was almost on par with a professional chef’s skills.

"Did you ever work in the cooking unit when you were in the army?"

He JianShe chuckled softly, serving meat to Xiao Long and some fish belly to Wang Tianxue, "Not really, I just lived alone for a while and figured things out myself."

"You’re truly gifted."

Wang Tianxue was very satisfied with this meal. After eating, she felt a bit embarrassed.

Earlier that noon, she only served Brother He a bowl of noodles.

"Well, Brother He, I’m moving into my place next weekend. I’m inviting everyone over for a small gathering. Do you have time?"

Then she could treat Brother He to a meal to even things out.

"Sure," He JianShe agreed without much hesitation, "I’ll come early and help you prepare the food. Didn’t you say my cooking is quite good?"

Wang Tianxue hurriedly waved her hand, "When I praised your cooking, that’s not what I meant."

"I know, so it’s settled then."

Seeing his straightforward manner, Wang Tianxue didn’t say anything more.

It was already getting dark outside, and when Wang Tianxue offered to help He JianShe with the dishes, he declined.

So she said her goodbyes.

Seeing that it was late outside, He JianShe took the initiative to escort her and Xiaolong back home.

Wang Tianxue still lived in a rented small courtyard, not far from the family quarters of the police department.

Once they reached the courtyard, He JianShe waved her goodbye and left.

Xiao Long watched the tall figure walk away, tugged at his mother’s hand, "Mom, can’t we really ask Uncle He to be my dad?"

Wang Tianxue facepalmed, "Don’t say things like that again, it’s not good if others hear."

"Alright then," Xiao Long pouted.

Wang Tianxue glanced at the distant figure again. The man had such a straight posture; even riding a bicycle, he kept his back straight, forming a perfectly straight line.

......

The weekend came in the blink of an eye, and Wang Tianxue got up early in the morning.

Warming the pot, also known as warming the house, is the first meal eaten in the new home.

The household items had been moved to the new home a few days ago, and today they just needed to go over and start cooking.

Wang Tianxue invited everyone to come over at noon, and after a simple breakfast in the morning, she took Xiao Long and prepared to go to the market.

She hadn’t stepped out the door when she heard a man’s voice at the entrance, "I’m not late, am I?"

Wang Tianxue turned around sharply to see He JianShe at the door, pushing his bicycle.

She thought she misheard; this man indeed—isn’t he a bit too straightforward?

She assumed when he said he’d come early, it was just a polite remark. Not only was it not polite, but this was also too early, wasn’t it?

Xiao Long, seeing He JianShe, excitedly jumped off the bike and circled around him twice.

For no other reason, He JianShe was wearing a police uniform today, complete with a peaked cap.

"Uncle He, you really are a police officer! Mom, look at Uncle He, he looks so impressive..."

He JianShe patted the bar of his bicycle, "Want to ride on Uncle He’s bike?"

"Yes, yes, Mom, I want to ride on Uncle He’s bike."

Without waiting for Wang Tianxue to reply, Xiao Long climbed onto the bicycle himself.

With just one hand, He JianShe gently placed him on the bar of the bike.

Xiao Long, now closer to He JianShe, looked back at Uncle He in uniform, his little face flushed with excitement.

Wang Tianxue glanced suspiciously at He JianShe.

Last weekend, he wasn’t wearing the uniform when he came out. It seemed like this weekend, wearing a uniform wasn’t a necessity either.

He JianShe casually spoke up, "I had some things to do this morning, just finished, and happened to be nearby, so I came over. I promised earlier to come early to help you. If I came too late, that would be breaking my word. So, shall we go to buy groceries now?"

Wang Tianxue: "..."

You’ve said it all, you might as well be in charge of this household.

The two of them bought groceries and headed straight to the new house.

Once inside, He JianShe naturally took off his hat and coat, hung them on the rack, and rolled up his sleeves as he headed to the kitchen.

Watching him hang his clothes neatly, Wang Tianxue felt something was off.

But hearing the sounds from the kitchen, she didn’t have time to think much.

After all, He JianShe is a guest, and she, as the host, couldn’t just sit back and relax.

He JianShe didn’t put on airs either, sorting out the groceries they bought while discussing with her the dishes they needed to prepare.

The chicken and ribs needed to be stewed first, fish also needed cleaning, and the vegetables had to be picked...

While they were busy, the doorbell rang. Xiao Long went to open it and saw Lin Chuxia, Qin Yang, Old Master He coming together.

Also, there was Su Wensong and an elderly lady Wang Tianxue hadn’t seen before.

Su Wensong spoke first when he saw Wang Tianxue, "Director Wang, you don’t mind me inviting myself over, right?"

Wang Tianxue had had interactions with Su Wensong. As part of Xiyang’s upper management, they had met during management meetings.

However, they didn’t have much personal interaction.

But she knew that Su Wensong and Lin Chuxia had a good relationship, so since they came, guests were guests, and naturally, Wang Tianxue wouldn’t treat them poorly.

She busied herself inviting everyone inside.

After pouring water for everyone, she had to go to the kitchen to help.

Lin Chuxia offered to lend a hand. Upon entering the kitchen, she saw the man handling the fish.

He JianShe heard the noise, looked back, and greeted her, "Junior Sister."

Lin Chuxia smiled in response, "Brother He," then led Wang Tianxue out of the kitchen and whispered, "What’s going on? Why is he here?" And so early too.

Wang Tianxue was still thinking about Su Wensong. His presence she could understand, but what was Granny Su doing here?

"I wanted to ask you, are you sure Granny Su is here to help with the housewarming?"

"Uh... maybe," Lin Chuxia wasn’t sure either.

She had been surprised seeing Su Wensong and Granny Su downstairs earlier.

"Well, people always say the more the merrier at a housewarming. Look at how lively it is, ensuring your days will be prosperous. So, how about you? Why is Brother He here, helping with the cooking?"

She didn’t even know Brother He could cook.