Volume 1, Chapter 51: Curiosity About Jiang Lin? Delicious Fish Soup!

Old Zhu holding the electric fan was clearly seen by Xu Da, whose pupils dilated in surprise.

Curious and puzzled, he asked, "Your Majesty, what... what is that thing in your hand?"

Zhu Biao quickly responded, "Uncle Xu, this is called a fan, a device from the future, a gift from Brother Jiang."

With that, he took out his small fan from his pocket to show Xu Da.

Without hesitation, Xu Da snatched the fan from Zhu Biao's hand.

Then, imitating Old Zhu’s actions, he quickly turned on the fan.

A cool breeze brushed across his face!

Xu Da’s eyes widened immediately. "This is incredibly refreshing!"

Tang He, standing nearby, also leaned in and was equally amazed by the fan’s coolness.

"This... this is a device from the future? Is it really that powerful?"

"Yes, but this fan is nothing special."

"Brother Jiang's household has something called air conditioning, a future device that can make an entire room cool and comfortable."

"Also, the crayfish we’re eating now is a future delicacy, only introduced to our Central Plains over six hundred years later."

"Thanks to Jiang Lin, a man from the future, we are fortunate to taste it early!"

"Besides that, we have drunk beer, eaten instant noodles, and consumed foods made from tomatoes, potatoes, and sweet potatoes."

At this, Zhu Biao instinctively licked his lips and swallowed hard.

Xu Da and Tang He immediately grew deeply curious about this man from the future mentioned by Zhu Biao.

The key point was—

According to Zhu Biao’s earlier words, they had learned from the future man about the events that awaited Empress Ma and Zhu Xiongying.

If that was the case—

Could they also ask this future man about matters to come?

To prepare in advance and avoid regrets!

Thinking this, Xu Da and Tang He exchanged a knowing smile and nodded in unison. Then Xu Da spoke:

"Your Majesty, Tang He and I wish to visit this man from the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, not refusing Xu Da and Tang He. He was eager to show his good brothers the prowess of Jiang Lin.

"Of course, I plan to go tomorrow anyway; you can come along!"

Upon hearing Old Zhu’s agreement, Xu Da and Tang He were visibly excited. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Come, come, Father, Uncle Xu, let’s drink together!" Zhu Biao raised his cup.

Meanwhile, Xu Miaoqing’s curiosity about this man from over six centuries later grew stronger.

"Brother-in-law, what does this man from the future look like? How is he as a person? Tell me!"

"This man is named Jiang Lin. I don’t know his exact age, but he looks about the same age as my elder brother, handsome and kind-hearted."

Zhu Di answered Xu Miaoqing’s questions.

Xu Miaoyun, nearby, smiled faintly at her sister’s inquiries.

The thoughts of young ladies were obvious...

As the eldest sister, Xu Miaoyun naturally felt the need to keep an eye on Xu Miaoqing.

"Husband, I want to visit Master Jiang tomorrow as well."

"Mainly to thank him for the supplements he gave me."

"Alright, we will go with Father and the others," Zhu Di agreed.

Xu Miaoqing excitedly raised her hand again and again. "I want to go too! I want to go!"

"Alright, alright!" Zhu Di, unaware of Xu Miaoqing’s true intentions, assumed she was simply enamored with Jiang Lin’s cuisine. Whether to bring her or not made little difference, especially since she seemed to like crayfish.

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At this moment, Jiang Lin was busy in the kitchen, simmering a pot of sea fish soup.

Zhu Yourong was also occupied, cleaning the house with a vacuum cleaner.

The aroma of the fish soup quickly spread from the kitchen.

Tempted by the smell, Zhu Yourong put down the vacuum and walked toward the kitchen.

Standing at the doorway, she immediately saw Jiang Lin cooking, wearing an apron.

Suddenly,

A warmth she had never felt before enveloped her heart, and the tenderness in her eyes threatened to overflow.

Though Zhu Yourong loved her father, mother, and siblings, this was the first time she had experienced such a feeling. Previously, she had felt lonely in the palace.

Hearing the noise, Jiang Lin looked back and saw Zhu Yourong at the doorway, smiling gently:

"Don’t just stand there. Help set the table; the fish soup is almost ready to serve!"

"Okay, okay, I’m going!" Zhu Yourong obediently nodded, two adorable dimples lighting up her cheeks.

She hurried off to set the table, looking just like a little wife...

No, scratch that!

Not just like—

She was a wife.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang had already agreed!

Jiang Lin carried the fish soup out of the kitchen; Zhu Yourong was already seated at the table.

"Mmm~ Jiang Lin, this fish soup smells absolutely delicious!"

"If it smells good, drink it while it’s hot!" Jiang Lin smiled and handed her the ladle.

Zhu Yourong swallowed instinctively. The soup before her was milky white, steaming gently like morning mist.

Besides the fish, Jiang Lin had added tender tofu and chopped scallions to enrich the flavor.

After a delicate sip, Zhu Yourong was instantly moved. The fish was tender and smooth, perfectly blended with the broth—each mouthful a supreme delight to the palate.

Warmth entered through the mouth and settled in the heart, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

It carried the depth of the ocean and the richness of the fish.

Zhu Yourong looked at Jiang Lin with disbelief. "I never thought you could make fish soup this delicious. It’s completely different from any I’ve had before."

As she spoke, she quickly drank two more mouthfuls and picked up a piece of tender tofu.

The tofu, soaked in the rich broth, became incredibly tasty, making it impossible for her to stop.

"Jiang Lin, how do you do it? Your cooking is amazing!"

"Are all men from the future this skilled in the kitchen? Not like those spoiled princes from noble families who always say, ‘A gentleman stays away from the kitchen!’"