Live-in Son-in-law

Mo Wuji's tea-making skills were quite proficient, like flowing clouds and water, very enjoyable to watch.

"With your tea art, you could completely work here." Qin Yi joked.

Mo Wuji was taken aback and then chuckled, "My skills are only good enough for when I'm with friends who kindly overlook it, I fear I wouldn't be hired here."

"Actually, before I came to Yinfeng City, I was always wondering what kind of person Brother Qin is? Yesterday, I heard from Ankang that Brother Qin is quite different from what the rumors say, and I was puzzled at the time. Seeing you today, Brother Qin, you truly exceeded my expectations."

"Oh?" Qin Yi asked with interest, "What kind of person did you think I was originally?"

"Before, it was all hearsay, from their mouths I got to know that Brother Qin was a two-meter giant, with rough and dark skin, a fierce appearance that could scare a crying baby. But seeing you today, Brother Qin, you are instead a bright and unmatched handsome man."

Qin Yi smiled slyly, "Being complimented as a handsome man by another man, why does it feel so strange? Let me state first, my orientation is very normal."

Mo Wuji was momentarily stunned, then laughed, "Brother Qin, don't blame me, my orientation is also very normal. Calling you a handsome man is not flattery, Brother Qin, you truly are very handsome."

"Let's stop here, two grown men discussing looks, it really is rather odd."

"Indeed, Brother Qin, please." Mo Wuji poured tea for Qin Yi, only filling it to seventy percent full.

Wine should be full to honor people, tea should be seventy percent full to show respect; this is just right.

Details reveal someone's character, and Mo Wuji truly was a meticulous person.

Qin Yi picked up the tea cup and took a small sip, "Good tea, although I don't know tea, this tea is clear and sweet, with a fragrant aftertaste lingering around my lips and teeth, this tea must be brought by Young Master Mo?"

"Brother Qin really is amazing, this is tea from the mother trees of Mount Wuyi's Da Hong Pao, which are now sealed and no longer allowed to be picked. I received a bit as a gift from a friend, and I brought it specifically for Brother Qin to taste."

Qin Yi nodded, even someone who doesn't understand tea like him could tell it was good, which proved this tea was indeed exceptional.

"Then I am really benefitting from Young Master Mo, to be able to taste this rare tea."

Mo Wuji laughed, "If Brother Qin likes it, I still have some here, I will give them to you to take back when you leave."

"Never mind, a gentleman doesn't covet what others love. I'm not into tea, just accompanying Young Master Mo to feign elegance."

Mo Wuji chuckled and didn't insist further.

The two quietly sipped tea and talked about some interesting stories from their circles. Mo Wuji was a great conversation partner; his emotional intelligence was high, and talking to him felt comfortable.

Actually, both of them were scheming in their hearts.

Qin Yi didn't ask what Mo Wuji wanted with him?

Mo Wuji also didn't take the initiative to say.

It was as if they were competing to see who could hold their cool longer?

Until noon, neither broached the main topic.

"It's lunchtime, Brother Qin, you must be hungry?"

Qin Yi nodded, "A bit."

Mo Wuji called Qin Ankang over and instructed, "Bring out the snacks I prepared for Brother Qin to taste."

Qin Yi squinted his eyes slightly; this Mo Wuji was truly deep-thinking, actually predicting their conversation would last till noon and prepared snacks in advance.

Shortly afterwards, Qin Ankang brought over a food box.

Mo Wuji reached out to open it and took out four different colored, exquisite snacks.

"This is rose cake, this is matcha, this is egg yolk, and this is made of Tiansu leaves... Brother Qin, try my culinary skills?"

Qin Yi was stupefied, astonished, "Did you make all these?"

Mo Wuji, a bit embarrassed, said, "I am without great ambitions, aside from writing and calligraphy, I like researching food, making Brother Qin laugh."

Qin Yi picked up a piece of rose cake and tossed it into his mouth, it melted as soon as it entered, a faint rose fragrance wandered between his lips and teeth.

"Did you add pear in this?" Qin Yi asked curiously. Because besides the rose flavor, there was also a hint of pear.

Mo Wuji shook his head, smiled, "Not at all, the pear aroma comes from this food box. This box is made from fresh pear wood, and the snacks stored inside soak up the pear flavor."

"You really are meticulous." Qin Yi said as he picked up a piece made with Tiansu leaves, which is a herb beneficial to health, its flavor is refreshing and pleasant. The snack was extraordinarily soft and melted in the mouth, tasting really nice.

"Brother Qin, perhaps take another sip of tea. This Tiansu leaf snack paired with this tea brings a unique flavor."

"Is that so?" Qin Yi took a sip, his mouth was immediately filled with a light lemon flavor, and he nodded, "Indeed, Young Master Mo is truly a gourmet."

"Brother Qin is joking, they say gentlemen stay away from the kitchen, these little skills aren't worthy of being presented on high occasions, as long as Brother Qin doesn't mind."

Qin Yi rolled his eyes, laughingly scolded, "Nonsense, anyone who says that probably has no culinary talent, can't even tell soy sauce from vinegar. If I had these skills, I'd cook for my wife and sister every day. You don't know, my wife is pregnant, has no appetite, it worries me to death."

"Brother Qin's marital affection is truly enviable. Someone like Brother Qin, who cooks for his wife, earns my respect."

Qin Yi picked up a piece of matcha snack and tossed it in his mouth, mumbling as he spoke, "What else can I do? The woman I chose, I must pamper her even if I cry."

Mo Wuji laughed, "If Brother Qin doesn't mind, you could take some home..."

Mo Wuji couldn't finish his sentence, he wanted Qin Yi to take the leftovers, but there were none left, except for the egg yolk plate, the other three plates were empty, all went into Qin Yi's stomach.

Actually, there weren't many pieces in a plate, but Qin Yi ate too fast.

"What did Young Master Mo just say?" Qin Yi tossed the last piece in his mouth, looked up curiously.

Mo Wuji was momentarily stunned, then smiled, "I meant to say, I can make some for your wife, Brother Qin, to take back for her to try."

"Really?" Qin Yi was overjoyed, "Then that would be great, with your skills, no one wouldn't like it."

"Who would've thought my small culinary skills, not fit for high occasions, could be liked by Brother Qin, it truly is a pleasant surprise."

"Nonsense, not flattery, if you opened a shop with these skills, within a year it'd definitely be known across the nation." Qin Yi said enthusiastically, "Young Master Mo, why not consider it, we could partner up and open a shop. I'll invest, you provide the expertise, I promise within half a year we'd break out from Longxia and go global."

Mo Wuji: "..."

"Brother Qin praises me too much. I just like researching these things, but I know nothing of business skills."

Qin Yi laughed, "Then never mind, a gentleman doesn't compel others to do what they don't wish to. It's just unfortunate for your skills."

"If Brother Qin likes it, I can write down the recipe to give to you."

"How could I accept that?"

"No worries, it's rare to meet someone like Brother Qin who genuinely appreciates it, it's not some untransmissible secret, I'll write it down for you later."