The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official

Chapter 353: Chapter 353: I’ll give you a surprise tonight!

Sunset painted the sky as Zhu Zhixuan and her mother were still bustling in the kitchen.

Lin Fan rarely came home, and they were eager to cook him everything in the refrigerator.

After a stroll outside, Lin Fan walked into the kitchen with a cheerful smile, rolled up his sleeves, and joined the busy duo.

"Do you need this great chef to show off his skills?"

"You can forget about it."

Zhu Zhixuan, apron-clad, immediately turned around and gazed at Lin Fan, her eyes brimming with affection. "You’re meant for greater things. Leave this work to us. Go and chat with your uncle; you haven’t seen each other for months, and must have a lot to catch up on."

"You really don’t understand the relationship between a father and son."

Lin Fan shook his head, "The real reason I went out was that sitting with dad, we’d have nothing to talk about. Men’s feelings aren’t easily talked out; steady as a mountain is what fatherly love is about. If we could talk, wouldn’t that mean a landslide? Maybe I’m not great at cooking, but I can certainly peel garlic."

"That won’t be necessary, either. Just go play on your phone; dinner will be ready in no time. Remember, as long as I’m here, the kitchen is off-limits to you!"

Zhixuan pouted playfully at Lin Fan. Had her mother not been there, she would have captured her

I’ll go then. But remember, tonight I’ve prepared a surprise for you—make sure to collect it

Zhu Zhixuan’s ear with a lowered voice, then turned and left, leaving her there blushing

"Dinner’s ready!"

"This is like a New Year’s feast, we’re

treat for you to come home, of course we want you to enjoy good food and drink. Besides, you’re always so busy; we never know when you’ll be home to eat

piece of braised pork, blowing on it and giving a thumbs up—entertainingly enough to make Zhu Zhixuan cover her mouth to stifle her laughter, and so

tell me, why did you end up fighting with

curiously, sitting next

those gossiping old hags in the village. They’ve been walking by here quite often these days, talking behind our backs. And ever since Cai Xuliang got locked up, things with the Cai Family have been strained. I had initially moved to the school, but I’ve been staying at home these past few nights for

she recounted the ordeal, "Yesterday, Cai Jing came back; I don’t know what Cai Xuliang’s mom told her, but she came to my room to argue, and things got out of hand. But she didn’t get the better of me—I slapped her back. Honestly, I’ve gotten over it. If anyone messes with me, I won’t

I’ll get back at them

with a

With just the two of them,

the matter weigh her down. Lin Fan simply continued to eat with a smile. The meal ended in harmony. After helping clean up, Zhu Zhixuan

the first floor. In the darkness, a figure tiptoed in, guided by the moonlight as they climbed the stairs to the second floor. Just as Zhu Zhixuan was about to knock, the door swung open. An