Qiang Cooks

[POV Bai Chang]

It's the weekend.

Throughout the week, Qiang didn't call me neither did Wang Wei. Though Wang Wei took the 'Introductory Medical Science' book with him still he did not ring me up throughout the week.

Last night, suddenly, Qiang called to inform me that they would be spending their weekend with me.

I am surprisingly happy about the prospective meet.

Today early morning I asked Brother Li Jie to get some fresh groceries, as I thought to make a simple dinner meal for all of them.

(Well the kitchen here in this century is too primitive for my taste, I did get a hang of it but I am sticking to simple meal course, nothing too fancy.)

I am reading a magazine while the bell rang. Zhang Wei answered the doors.

After a few minutes, a cute, round and chubby bear flashed towards me.

I caught this excited bear and looked into his eyes.

Every time I am surprised to see the innocent eyes full of love and pure joy.

"Good Morning, Munchkin. How was your week? You didn't even ring your mother. At least do some face time baby, otherwise, Mamma would feel lonely."

"Mamma I wanted to but papa prohibited me."

"Why?"

"Well, he thinks we are a nuisance to you."

"OHH rubbish…(I glared at Qiang while he lowered his face in guilt) How can I resist my little Munchkin, you are not a nuisance but your father is one. Next time you feel like coming here and spend your time with me, just do so while we will leave your father to his office and appointments. We are best together while he is the third wheel between us."

"I love you, Mamma."

"I love you too, Munchkin."

I turned towards Qiang, only to be greeted with his hands full of groceries.

"What are you up to Mr Qiang?" (A little eye-roll goes a long way.)

"Mrs Hu your husband is here to earn his keep by cooking your food to conquer your heart."

"Mind you, Mr Qiang, my stomach is not cheap."

"I assure you of its quality and quantity, Mrs Hu."

"Ohh really…

I will hold you to your words, Mr Qiang, if it is not up to the mark you are most welcome to spend the rest of the weekend in the adjoining Villa by yourself."

"Huh…"

(I feel good to tease him; it is like meditation to me.)

"Common Munchkin let us go do our stuff while we leave your father to his."

"Yes, Mamma."

Both Me and Wang Wei, we headed towards the gazebo to play around a little.

(I feel like I am reliving my childhood and became a child myself, a luxury, that I never had in my previous life in Star Time System.)

After a few hours of playing with Wang Wei, I walked towards the kitchen to get something cool to drink. On my way, I see Qiang holding a tray with two glasses of freshly squeezed lime juice on it, walking towards us.

I look at him while he looks at me.

"Are you the butler here?"

"I am serving the boss of my life to earn some brownie points from her."

"Nice thought process but shortcuts won't get you anywhere with me."

"Yes boss, here have some juice to boost you."

"Are you done cooking?"

"The Lunch would be ready to serve in an hour."

"What are you cooking, it is taking too long," I complained.

"You would know when it is served."

(My curiosity is piqued.)

I took the glasses and offered one to Wang Wei as we lounge on outdoor chairs and enjoy our drinks.

Qiang left us to get back to the kitchen.

I turned towards Wang Wei and asked: "Do your father know how to cook?"

"Yes, he sometimes cooked for me."

"Does he cook for everyone?"

"Nah... he only cooked for me on my birthday."

"Then why today?"

He just shrugged his shoulders.

(Is this his weapon to lure people? Hmm… His arsenal seems diverse.)

"Shouldn't you support your father?"

"Nah.. he can do without me I am in Mamma's team."

(Spoken like a true Mamma's boy.)

"Let's go and check out if your father is cooking our lunch himself or supervising it like the boss he is known to be."

We looked at each other with wicked mischief in our eyes.

As we moved towards the kitchen, the savoury smell wafting in the air was making us drool. We walked towards the open kitchen.

There on the Kitchen Isle, I see Qiang draped in a cute pink apron over his shirt, open collar, cuffs folded to his elbow, facing towards us. He is chopping vegetables.

(Boy is it smooth. It is a restaurant chef's calibre smooth.)

From the heat of the stove, there is a light layer of sweat over his skin providing sheen to his body.

(Against all the foods and the flavours in the air he looks yummy; I think I will have him for dinner.)

I guess he felt my invasive stare on him as he looked up towards me while continuing to chop.

"What are you looking at?" he asked with a smirk like he knows the answer to his question already.

"I am looking at the food that I would eat."

"Anything you like?"

"My stomach ain't cheap, so looks alone would not cut; it has to pass the taste test."

"Yes boss, at your service. Just fifteen more minutes and the lunch would be served."

Both I and Wang Wei grabbed a spot on the table. I also invited Brother Li Jie and Zhang Wei to the table too.

While in the due time Qiang finished cooking and started platting the food.

(All that flirting and the aroma in the air and savoury flavours together got me very hungry. Trust me if not to preserve my ladylike looks you would find me drooling.)