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.
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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.

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