453: Everyone has to go home and cook.

A few days passed in a flash. During these days, Lin Zifeng spent his evenings with Li Yanran, apart from working.

Today was Sunday, the day Chen Yuxi and her daughter were returning.

Last night, Lin Zifeng and Li Yanran were wild until midnight, so it was almost nine o'clock when they finished breakfast.

Li Yanran also knew that Chen Yuxi and her daughter were returning today, so after breakfast, she thoughtfully said, "Darling, Sister Yuxi and the child are coming back today.

If they leave the provincial capital early, they could be back in Yushu City by eleven. You should go back earlier and tidy up the house properly!

Even though Sister Yuxi might have guessed our relationship, you still need to do what you should. That way, Sister Yuxi will feel a little more comfortable."

Lin Zifeng looked at the considerate Li Yanran, nodded, and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you. I'll leave now."

Li Yanran once again saw Lin Zifeng to the door. It wasn't until Lin Zifeng's figure disappeared from sight that Li Yanran withdrew her gaze and turned back inside.

Lin Zifeng drove out of Fuguihua Residential Area, but he didn't go straight home. Instead, he went to the wet market first.

Wearing sunglasses and a mask, Lin Zifeng, quite uncharacteristically, walked into the bustling wet market.

He first bought a fish and a piece of spareribs, then prepared to buy some vegetables. He walked to a vegetable stall, picked out a few kinds of vegetables, and just as he paid and was about to leave, an uncertain voice beside him said, "Secretary Lin?"

Although the voice wasn't loud, Lin Zifeng heard it clearly. He subconsciously looked to the side and saw Li Zhisheng standing a few meters beside him, also carrying meat and vegetables, staring at him intently.

Because Lin Zifeng was wearing a mask and sunglasses, Li Zhisheng's face was full of uncertainty.

Lin Zifeng hadn't expected to run into Li Zhisheng, whom he had only met once, here.

Since the man greeted him, he felt it would be inappropriate not to respond, but there were too many people here, and it wasn't a place to talk.

So he waved to Li Zhisheng and strode outside.

When Li Zhisheng saw Lin Zifeng wave to him, he confirmed that the person in front of him was indeed Lin Zifeng. He also guessed Lin Zifeng's thoughts, so he followed Lin Zifeng without a word, heading out of the wet market.

The two walked out of the wet market one after another and came to a deserted corner. Lin Zifeng put down the things in his hands, took off his mask and sunglasses, and actively extended his hand to Li Zhisheng.

"Comrade Li Zhisheng, I didn't expect to see you here."

Li Zhisheng quickly put the things in his hands on the ground, swiftly wiped his hands on his clothes, then grasped Lin Zifeng's hand with both hands and said happily, "Hello, Secretary! I thought I had mistaken you just now!

I really didn't expect you to personally come to the wet market to buy groceries!"

Seeing Li Zhisheng's surprised expression, Lin Zifeng chuckled and said, "It's the weekend today, isn't it perfectly normal for me to buy groceries?

I still have to cook for my wife and child when I get home!

Aren't you, Comrade Police Officer, also here to buy groceries? If I'm not mistaken, Officer Li's cooking skills must be quite good, right? Don't you also have to go home and cook?"

Li Zhisheng saw that Lin Zifeng was so approachable, so he spoke less reservedly and said with a smile, "Secretary, you guessed right, my cooking skills are decent.

You are the benefactor of our whole family. We have no way to repay you. I truly hope that you, Secretary, will have the opportunity to taste my cooking, so we can express our gratitude."

"Comrade Li Zhisheng, please don't say that. I am no benefactor. Everything you have today is achieved through your own continuous efforts.

Wholeheartedly dedicating yourself to your job and daring to step forward when the people are in danger—that's how you earn such treatment.

It's getting late. My wife and daughter will be back soon, and I need to go home and cook for them.

If there's an opportunity in the future, I will definitely try your cooking. Goodbye!"

As Lin Zifeng spoke, he picked up the things on the ground, waved to Li Zhisheng, and strode towards the parking lot.

Li Zhisheng quickly waved back to Lin Zifeng repeatedly, "Goodbye, Secretary!"

Watching Lin Zifeng's retreating figure, Li Zhisheng couldn't help but think excitedly, 'I never imagined Secretary Lin would be so down-to-earth. Talking to an ordinary police officer like me, he has no airs at all, just like friends chatting, so friendly.'

It would be wonderful if he could really invite the Secretary for a meal in the future to express his gratitude.

Li Zhisheng stood in place, watching Lin Zifeng until his figure disappeared from his sight, then he picked up the things on the ground and turned to leave.

Lin Zifeng drove away from the wet market, happily driving towards home. After chatting with Li Zhisheng for a while, his mood inexplicably brightened.

Back home, Lin Zifeng meticulously cleaned the house inside and out, then put on an apron and walked into the kitchen with the vegetables and meat.

Lin Zifeng properly prepared the ingredients, then first stewed the fish. Before starting to cook with the other stove, he took out his phone and called Chen Yuxi.

Chen Yuxi quickly answered the call. Lin Zifeng asked when she would be home, and Chen Yuxi told him she would be home in about half an hour, so Lin Zifeng hung up.

After hanging up, Lin Zifeng started stir-frying dishes on the other stove.

Half an hour later, Lin Zifeng had placed six dishes and one soup on the dining table. He had just taken off his apron when he heard the sound of the door opening outside.

Lin Zifeng quickly stepped forward and opened the door directly. Chen Yuxi and her daughter were, as expected, standing outside the door.

Seeing Lin Zifeng open the door, Chen Yuxi's face broke into a brilliant smile, and Lin Yining happily called out, "Daddy."

Lin Zifeng picked up Lin Yining, looked at Chen Yuqing, and said with a smile, "You're back, wife. Come in quickly!

I've already made lunch. Wash your hands, and we can eat."

"Oh, my husband personally cooked, then I must have a good taste of my husband's cooking."

Chen Yuxi said as she walked into the room. Seeing the six dishes and one soup on the dining table, Chen Yuxi happily said again, "I didn't expect it to be so rich. You worked hard, husband."

"And my favorite braised spareribs and clear fish soup! Daddy is too amazing, I love Daddy so much!"

Lin Yining, held in Lin Zifeng's arms, clapped her hands happily as she spoke.

Lin Zifeng kissed the Little fellow's tender little face, putting her down on the ground as he said, "Go wash your hands quickly! After washing your hands, we can eat with Mommy."

Lin Yining agreed and went with Chen Yuxi to the washroom to wash their hands.

Soon, the family of three sat together at the dining table and happily began to eat lunch.