Chapter 282 - 280: Then We Won’t Hold Back

Chapter 282: Chapter 280: Then We Won’t Hold Back

To Huang Ziyue, the apron was a gift from Shen Yue. Even if the color was a bit bright, it was still a present from her.

He didn’t find it strange or funny in the slightest.

So, amidst Shen Yue’s laughter, he rolled up his sleeves and started to cook.

With him taking the lead,

the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became wonderful. Everyone jumped to their tasks—slaughtering the pig, gutting the fish, washing vegetables, and watching the children.

By the time Mu Silin returned with an armful of dry firewood, Shen Yue had already mounted the whole pig on the roasting rack.

Er Bao was beside her, imitating her movements and brushing seasoning onto the pig.

When there were spots he couldn’t reach, Shen Yue would lift him up. The heartwarming scene between mother and son struck Mu Silin, making his heart tremble.

He walked over, placed the firewood on the ground, his handsome face softening as he looked at them.

"Is this enough, Shen Yue? If not, I’ll go get more!"

Shen Yue looked at him, then glanced at the firewood on the ground.

"This is more than enough. You should go get some rest."

Mu Silin immediately shook his head.

"I’m not tired. You’re the one who should rest. Let me hold Er Bao while he brushes on the seasoning. I can do this!"

Shen Yue met his deep-set eyes and could see the mix of apology and guilt within them.

She knew that when Mu Silin went out, it wasn’t just to gather firewood, but also to reflect on his actions.

She knew that these proud men were all changing, shaped by one experience and one conflict after another.

They were all slowly adjusting, on the path to becoming worthy Fathers and Beast Husbands.

Transformation is painful, but it is also essential.

A smile appeared on her face as she said to him,

"Alright. But make sure you spread it on evenly, or it won’t be flavorful."

Then she handed him the brush.

When Mu Silin saw the forgiving and knowing smile on Shen Yue’s face, he knew she had forgiven him.

Like a big kid, he grinned happily and said,

"Yes, I will be sure to follow the Female Master’s command!"

Shen Yue couldn’t help but let out a laugh, handing Er Bao over to him.

Er Bao, being exceptionally perceptive, went right into Mu Silin’s arms and announced loudly,

"Yay, female mother is smiling! Female mother looks so happy, so Er Bao is happy too! Er Bao will also follow female mother’s command and make sure this pig is roasted to be extra delicious!"

Wubao, who was standing with Huang Ziyue, was also flipping fish on the grill.

"Wubao will make this fish extra delicious too! Female mother, when Wubao’s fish is done, the first bite is for you!"

"And Si Bao! Si Bao will get the fish soup just right, and I want female mother to have the first taste!"

At that moment, the entire family, young and old, was involved in the cooking, leaving nothing for Shen Yue to do herself.

Vegetables were being washed, meat was being cut, and the subordinates in the courtyard were bustling about, helping with everything.

The scene was lively and heartwarming, but the only thing missing was Qibao and Lan Cangyue, as well as Wubao’s still-absent Father.

When Ye Lüqi returned, he was carrying two large jars of goat milk tea and two bottles of strong liquor. Seeing everyone in the courtyard enjoying themselves, he felt deeply moved.

He understood that the past was in the past. Everyone, himself included, simply wanted to love Shen Yue and be by her side in this quiet way.

This was the happy life everyone wanted.

Soon, the aroma in the courtyard grew richer and richer.

Those passing by the courtyard gate couldn’t help but stop and peer inside, completely captivated by the intoxicating aroma.

They couldn’t imagine what was being cooked in there to smell so fragrant.

Fortunately, the gate was closed, and Huang Ziyue had set up a Barrier after Ye Lüqi returned.

People outside could only catch the scent, but they couldn’t hear the sounds from within.

「In the courtyard.」

Everyone sat around the table, the little ones so eager for the food they were practically drooling.

Ye Lüqi was in charge of pouring the liquor for everyone.

After sitting down, Shen Yue said,

"Let’s eat. Eat and drink! This is a meal we all cooked together, so I have to be sure to savor it properly."

Er Bao immediately chimed in, "Female mother, first try the roast pig my Father and I made! I’m sure it’s delicious!"

Mu Silin also quickly used a small knife to cut off a piece for Shen Yue and handed it to her.

Next to them, Wubao also picked up a piece of grilled fish with his chopsticks.

"And Wubao’s grilled fish! Female mother, eat my fish!"

"And Si Bao’s fish soup! I already tasted it, it’s so yummy!"

Gu Fangqi had already ladled a bowl of soup for her. Shen Yue looked at the little ones’ expectant faces.

First, she took the piece of roast pork from Mu Silin, popped it into her mouth, and chewed thoughtfully.

"Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The seasoning is perfectly balanced."

She reached out to ruffle Er Bao’s hair and praised him,

"Er Bao, you did a wonderful job! The flavor is almost as good as what your female mother can make!"

Er Bao clapped his little hands happily.

"Really? I’m so happy! I’ll keep doing my best from now on!"

It wasn’t just Er Bao who was happy; Mu Silin also beamed with joy, looking just like a big kid who had been praised.

Shen Yue then tasted Wubao’s grilled fish and Si Bao’s soup, one after the other.

Her praise made the little ones jump for joy beside the table.

Meanwhile, at the table with the Dragon Guard, the men from the Mystic Mechanism Building, Wu Huo, and A Cheng, they all stared wide-eyed at the food, which was a feast for the senses. They couldn’t help but gulp.

They never expected Miss Shen Yue to have arranged a whole table just for them.

They were to eat together with everyone.

They had never eaten a meal with their masters before, and what’s more, they had never even seen most of these cooked dishes.

They had already been shocked while the meal was being prepared, having never seen food cooked in such ways—roasted, grilled, and pan-fried.

Now that the food was ready, the overwhelming aroma made them even more excited.

Wu Huo and A Cheng, on the other hand, had seen this before at Wilderness Mountain. They had been craving a taste for a very long time.

Today, they would finally get the chance to find out what it tasted like.

Everyone was waiting for Shen Yue to signal the start of the meal, but instead, she looked to Huang Ziyue beside her, a smirk playing on her lips.

"To the biggest contributor to this meal—aren’t you going to say a few words?"

Huang Ziyue’s expression was stiff as he glanced at the others.

"I have nothing to say."

Shen Yue’s lips curled into a smile. ’This big ice block,’ she thought. ’He really only has words for me. In front of others, he refuses to say even one extra sentence.’

The others were already used to his icy demeanor, though.

Shen Yue said, "Alright then, let’s dig in! Don’t stand on ceremony, eat your fill!"

Upon hearing this, the table with Wu Huo and the Dragon Guard cheered happily.

"Thank you, Miss Shen Yue!!"

"Then we won’t hold back!"

Everyone eagerly picked up their chopsticks, and a chorus of amazed cries instantly filled the air.

"Wow, these mushrooms are amazing!"

"I’ve never had fish this delicious!"

"This roast pork... how can it smell so good!"

"This soup is incredible! I never knew a soup made from fish could be this flavorful!"

Even though she hadn’t cooked the meal herself, everyone knew that the cooking methods and seasonings had all come from her.

Listening to the joyful sounds of eating and the continuous exclamations of amazement from that table, Shen Yue’s lips curved into a gentle smile.

She knew that this kind of atmosphere, this kind of heartwarming scene, was extremely rare in the Beast World.

They were genuinely happy; it was clear this was their first time eating such food.

Even the grown men like Bai Chaosi and Mu Silin felt their hearts stir as they listened to the joyful laughter from the other table.

It seemed as long as Shen Yue was around, everything became beautiful. Scenes like this, things they had never experienced before, all came to be because of her.