Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Chapter 1311 Pepe Talks

"Eat my new cake."

Xu Xiaoxiao spoke gently, and at the same time, she raised her slender hand slightly, and a plate of carefully decorated and colorful pastries appeared in front of Mo Shaoqing as if by magic.

The pastries were displayed very delicately, like a precious work of art.

Various kinds of nuts are dotted on it in an orderly manner, some are golden and dazzling like the sun, while others are dark brown, like the deep heritage of the earth; and those delicate snow-like frosting are like a layer of gauze gently covering the nuts, intertwining with each other, like a colorful picture scroll presented to people, which makes people feel pleasing to the eye at just one glance.

Mo Shaoqing opened his eyes wide, staring at the plate of beautiful pastries. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes at first, but soon the surprise was mixed with a bit of hesitation and indecision.

He frowned slightly, and said with a stammer: "Xiaoxiao, this... this cake does look good, but is it really edible? In the past... you have cheated me many times!"

As he said this, he frowned slightly, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes, and even his tone of voice was much lower than usual, as if every word was spoken after careful consideration.

Obviously, he still had considerable concerns and worries about Xu Xiaoxiao's so-called craftsmanship, as if there were countless unknown traps hidden ahead, and if he was not careful he would be deeply trapped in them and unable to extricate himself.

At this moment, his thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the time when he was "experimented" by Xu Xiaoxiao.

At that time, Xu Xiaoxiao was always full of all kinds of strange ideas, and her curiosity about new things was beyond ordinary people's imagination.

So, the poor boy became the guinea pig in Xu Xiaoxiao's many experiments, forced to try things he couldn't even name.

I remember one time, Xu Xiaoxiao got some colorful and variously shaped powders from somewhere, saying that she wanted to mix a magical potion that could instantly refresh people.

What was the result? When he drank the strange-looking liquid, he felt his stomach churning, followed by a series of adverse reactions that almost tortured him to death.

Another time, Xu Xiaoxiao had a sudden idea and decided to make a unique pastry by herself.

She excitedly mixed all kinds of ingredients together and put them in the oven to bake. When the finished product came out of the oven, it looked really unsatisfactory - a black mass, and it was impossible to tell what the original ingredients were.

However, faced with such a "masterpiece", Xu Xiaoxiao looked at him expectantly and insisted that he taste it first.

With no other options, he had to close his eyes and take a small bite. As a result, the strange taste instantly filled his entire mouth, making him almost vomit on the spot...

I don’t know if Fu Yanchen has ever eaten Xu Xiaoxiao’s dark cuisine.

After hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but rolling her eyes, her eyeballs almost turned up to the sky. At the same time, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, outlining a helpless and funny smile.

She put her hands on her hips and said unhappily, "Hey, big brother, please look carefully. This is a product for sale. How could I joke around with the sign I worked so hard to build? If the quality is not up to standard, I will ruin my job!"

Although there was a hint of unhappiness in her words, one could still hear her firm confidence in her work.

Mo Shaoqing, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel nervous when he saw Xu Xiaoxiao's reaction.

However, when his eyes fell on the pastries, he was immediately attracted by their tempting colors.

Those exquisite pastries, like beautiful works of art, exude charming luster and fragrance.

After hesitating for a long time, Mo Shaoqing finally slowly stretched out his right index finger and carefully picked up a small piece of cake.

Then he gently put the pastry into his mouth.

At that moment, an incomparable feeling came over him - his taste buds seemed to be suddenly tightly wrapped by an extremely rich sweetness! The sweet taste was mellow but not too sweet. Everything was just right and wonderful.

"Wow! This is really great! Xiaoxiao, I didn't expect you could make this cake so perfect! It's simply amazing!"

Mo Shaoqing could no longer suppress his excitement, and blurted out a series of generous compliments. His eyes, which were originally a little uneasy, were now shining with surprise, as if he had discovered some rare treasure.

However, just as Mo Shaoqing was expressing his admiration for the exquisite food, his originally delighted expression suddenly dimmed.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Mo Shaoqing's dejected look and couldn't help but wonder in her heart. She asked tentatively, "What's wrong? Master, you look so sad. Who made you unhappy?"

Mo Shaoqing lowered his head slowly, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on his shoulders. The heavy pressure caused his originally straight spine to gradually bend.

As he lowered his head, a long and helpless sigh floated out from his mouth:

"Hey... Xiaoxiao, you don't know, my dad always finds fault with me and says I'm useless. He always accuses me of being uneducated and incompetent, and not being able to do anything well."

"Sometimes he complains that I didn't do a thing perfectly enough and didn't meet his requirements; not long after, he will curse at me about another thing, saying that I did a terrible job and it was a mess."

"Anyway, no matter what, in his eyes, I seem to be a complete, useless piece of trash, with not even a single good point in me! Day after day, he mercilessly belittles and attacks me. As time goes by, even I begin to doubt whether I am really as despicable as he says, and whether I am completely useless!"

While he was muttering about the grievances and distress in his heart, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a bitter smile full of self-mockery.

That seemingly relaxed smile was like a mask, merely concealing the endless bitterness and deep helplessness buried deep in the heart.

Others may only see his apparent indifference, but only he himself knows that every scolding from his father is like a sharp knife, mercilessly piercing his heart and making those wounds difficult to heal for a long time.

After hearing these words, Xu Xiaoxiao's heart suddenly tightened and she was immediately overwhelmed with a strong feeling of pity.

"Xiaoxiao, I really envy you. Not only can you play the elegant and beautiful piano music, but you can also paint beautiful paintings with your brush. Now you have mastered the superb skills of making exquisite pastries."

Mo Shaoqing stared at Xu Xiaoxiao with admiration and envy.

Hearing this praise, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but she quickly came to her senses.

She slowly stretched out her slender and graceful hands, gently placed them on Mo Shaoqing's shoulders, patted him gently like a spring breeze, and whispered to him:

"Oh my, look at how sweet you are, you almost make me feel embarrassed! Actually, I'm not as great as you say!"

Mo Shaoqing was not moved at all, and still said sincerely: "No, this is the truth! Xiaoxiao, your pastries are simply amazing, comparable to those carefully made by master chefs in five-star hotels abroad! Oh, dear sister, please teach me!"

As he spoke, Mo Shaoqing's face revealed an expression of great anticipation, as if as long as he could get Xu Xiaoxiao's instruction, he could immediately become an excellent pastry chef.

Xu Xiaoxiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said lightly, "Actually, these things depend on fate and love. And the reason why I can make these desserts so delicious and sweet but not greasy is all thanks to the careful guidance of a top dessert chef I was fortunate enough to receive before!"

Thinking back to when she started her coffee shop journey with great anticipation, the desserts in the shop at that time were really disappointing.

Fate always seems to favor those who work hard and have dreams.

One day, a pastry chef who was traveling here happened to step into this shop and ordered a cup of fragrant coffee.

While sipping his coffee, the pastry chef inadvertently noticed the desserts on display in the store.

Out of professional sensitivity and love for food, he kindly pointed out some shortcomings and gave some valuable suggestions.

Not only that, he generously passed on to her a long-treasured secret recipe.

After getting the secret recipe, she felt like she had found a treasure and began to study it wholeheartedly without sleep or food.

From the selection of ingredients to the control of baking time and temperature, she has devoted a lot of effort to every step.

After countless attempts and failures, she finally got the hang of it and gradually mastered the essence of making delicious desserts.

As for the pastry chef, he generously shared his experience and skills accumulated over the years with her during her stay, and helped her to continuously improve her craft through long-term, patient and meticulous teaching.

It is precisely because of this wonderful fate and the selfless guidance of the pastry chef that she has achieved such remarkable achievements in the field of desserts.

Whenever she thinks back on that experience, she feels a deep sense of gratitude.

The pastry chef's superb skills have become the source of motivation that inspires her to keep moving forward.

In fact, she had no idea that there was an unknown story behind the skilled chef who made delicious pastries.

It turned out that all of this was carefully planned and arranged by Fu Yanchen who was in prison.

He instructed Lin Nuo to invite this retired but still famous master in the food industry to come out.

Fu Yanchen knew very well that this master's craftsmanship was unparalleled and he could make mouth-watering pastries. He just wanted to help Xu Xiaoxiao. Since Xu Xiaoxiao liked these things, he could just let her make them as long as she was happy.

Xu Xiaoxiao continued to persuade Mo Shaoqing, nodded slightly, and continued with a humble smile on her face:

And frankly speaking, when a person likes something and has reached a certain level of skill, especially when he has learned to a very advanced level and an extraordinary realm, it is not difficult to make a delicate and delicious dessert like the one in front of you!"

Mo Shaoqing shook his head, "I don't believe it."

"Tsk, I'm telling you, but you don't believe it. For someone who is not disabled and has some hands-on skills, if they have the skills, making this thing is as easy as picking it up with your hands. It's effortless! It's as easy as eating tofu."

"Really?" Mo Shaoqing didn't believe it.

"Yeah," Xu Xiaoxiao nodded.

“So I can say that, for me, there is actually nothing that can make me feel complacent or proud.”

"But... although it does seem to be the case on the surface, if I think carefully about certain details and fragments of my past experiences, I seem to be able to find some moments that make me feel gratified and proud."

"For example, there have been times when, in the face of tremendous pressure and difficulties, he relied on his tenacious perseverance and indomitable spirit to successfully overcome numerous obstacles and achieve his desired goals;"

"Another time, when no one was optimistic about my success, I persisted in my own ideas and put them into practice, and I actually achieved unexpectedly good results. Of course, these small achievements are insignificant and unworthy of mention compared to those truly great and outstanding people."

"But even so, they still dot my life path like stars, occasionally flashing a faint but warm light, bringing me some encouragement and courage."

"However, overall, I am very aware that I have many shortcomings that need to be constantly improved and perfected. I must not stagnate or even become complacent because of this little achievement! After all, learning never stops and progress never stops."

At this point, Xu Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped talking, and her originally cute face instantly became serious.

Her big watery eyes were staring straight at Mo Shaoqing in front of her, with curiosity and inquiry flashing in her eyes, as if she wanted to see through the other person's eyes to see his innermost thoughts.

The gaze shot straight at Mo Shaoqing, like two cold rays of light, which made his heart go cold and waves of panic surged in his heart.

Mo Shaoqing couldn't help swallowing his saliva, then he opened his mouth tremblingly and said, "Xiaoxiao... please don't look at me like that anymore, okay? My heart is almost broken by your eyes!"

As he spoke, his body unconsciously shrank back, as if the person standing in front of him was not the familiar Xiaoxiao, but an extremely ferocious beast.

Xu Xiaoxiao smiled, paused for a moment, and then asked again: "Look at you, you are still as timid as ever. Hey, by the way, Mr. Mo, what are you doing today..."