This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

As night deepened, the two drove slowly from the suburban villa back to their residential area in the city.

Just as they arrived at the entrance of the residential area and the car was about to enter, Xiao Yilin caught a glimpse of the 24-hour pharmacy on the roadside and immediately turned to the man beside her and said something.

"Shenzhou, stop for a second! Wait for me at the entrance of the residential area, I'm going to buy some emergency contraception!"

Xiao Yilin's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible urgency, and her eyes unconsciously glanced at the brightly lit pharmacy on the roadside.

"No need to go."

Yu Chenzhou's voice was deep and firm.

"If you are pregnant, then have the baby."

If you're still uneasy or have any concerns, then we can go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get our marriage certificate first thing tomorrow morning.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Chenzhou slowly turned his head, his deep eyes filled with unwavering determination, and looked at Xiao Yilin seriously.

He then naturally extended his right hand and firmly grasped her slightly cool palm, the warmth of his palm passing through her skin.

Yu Chenzhou proudly raised his chin and said with a smug look on his face:

"You're only just realizing how good my hands are? They're known in the medical field as 'golden hands,' truly a gem."

Yu Chenzhou said with a proud expression.

Xiao Yilin was amused by his smug look, and playfully nudged him, saying with a grin:

"Yes, yes, esteemed Sir, my stomach is growling! When will I be able to eat your homemade 'Stir-fried Tofu with Soybeans'?"

Xiao Yilin said with a grin.

"What's the rush? Haste makes waste."

The two chatted and laughed all the way, their atmosphere relaxed and sweet. Before long, they arrived at the apartment building where Yu Chenzhou lived and soon reached his doorstep.

Yu Chenzhou opened the door, and Xiao Yilin walked in first. She took the suitcase from Yu Chenzhou and said:

"I'll pack my luggage first, then I'll take a shower. The cooking is up to you."

Oh, and I want a candlelight dinner tonight, so don't try to fob me off!

Then, she leaned closer, her tone carrying a hint of coquetry:

"Landlord, this is my rent for the future and money for dinner tonight. Please keep it safe, hehe."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Yilin leaned over and gently kissed Yu Chenzhou's cheek. Then, pushing her suitcase, she turned and walked happily towards the bedroom, her back view radiating joy.

Yu Chenzhou stood there, watching her cheerful figure walk away, and subconsciously touched the cheek that she had kissed.

The warmth of her touch still lingered on his cheek, and a gentle, happy smile involuntarily crept onto his lips, his eyes filled with doting affection.

Afterwards, Yu Chenzhou went straight to the kitchen.

Since Xiao Yilin specifically requested a candlelight dinner, at least a sense of ceremony is necessary.

He was thinking to himself that he needed to decorate the living room nicely to create a romantic atmosphere and fulfill her little request.

Not long after, Xiao Yilin packed her clothes and took a shower.

She was wearing a sexy black silk nightgown, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders.

As soon as I entered the living room, I saw the scene at the dining table and couldn't help but frown, my tone carrying a hint of complaint:

"Is this the candlelight dinner you've prepared so carefully?"

There was only one Mapo Tofu? And you made three servings! Yu Chenzhou, how much do you love Mapo Tofu?

Only a few dim colored lights were on in the living room, creating a somewhat hazy atmosphere.

In this lighting, she immediately spotted three identical plates of Mapo Tofu in the center of the table; there were no other dishes.

Yu Chenzhou came out of the kitchen, carrying two plates. Hearing this, he smiled, pointed to the colorful lights around him, and asked in return:

"Don't rush to complain. Just tell me, don't we have the perfect candlelight atmosphere and dinner?"

Yu Chenzhou gestured to the atmosphere in the living room and asked with a smile.

Xiao Yilin was taken aback by his unreasonable words, shook her head helplessly, sat down, and then looked up to ask:

"Fine, considering that no woman has set foot in your house for so many years and you don't have the resources to create a romantic atmosphere, I'll reluctantly accept it."

Do you have any red wine?

She rested her chin on her hand and added resolutely, "Although the candlelight dinner was a bit simple, it had a sense of ceremony."

"Where's the red wine? I want to drink red wine!"

"I know you like to have a glass of red wine when you're happy."

Yu Chenzhou walked to the cabinet, took out a brand-new bottle of wine from an exquisite box, handed it to her, and patiently explained.

"However, red wine is not suitable for today, so I specially prepared this for you - plum wine."

Yu Chenzhou took a bottle of wine out of a box and explained.

As he opened the bottle, he explained in detail:

"The core flavor of Mapo Tofu is spicy, savory, and fragrant, with a rich salty and umami flavor, and the unique mellow aroma of fermented soybean paste."

The key to pairing drinks is to counteract the spiciness and neutralize the saltiness and umami, thus achieving a balanced flavor.

"This plum wine has a refreshing and tangy taste, which perfectly balances the spiciness of Mapo Tofu. After drinking it, your mouth will feel instantly refreshed and not greasy at all."

"The acidity of red wine combined with the spiciness of Mapo Tofu creates a strange and jarring flavor that actually ruins the taste of the dish."

Yu Chenzhou rarely drinks alcohol, so he doesn't keep any at home. This bottle of plum wine was ordered by him through a delivery platform after he got home.

Xiao Yilin deliberately pulled a long face, feigned regret, shook her head, shrugged, and complained in an exaggerated tone:

"Ha! Men, they really don't know how to cherish what they have."

I'm telling you, if you keep treating me like this, you'll lose me sooner or later.

Don't worry, I won't let you down.

Yu Chenzhou didn't care about her teasing at all and smiled confidently.

"This Mapo Tofu is unlike any you've had before. It's my secret recipe, and I call it 'Magic Mapo Tofu'."

"It is said that when Li Hongzhang was serving as the Governor-General of Huguang, he was ordered to go to Sichuan to investigate the case of Wu Tang, the Governor-General of Sichuan, being impeached."

Upon arriving in Sichuan, local officials hosted a banquet for him, and he specifically requested this magical Mapo Tofu, praising it highly afterward.

As Yu Chenzhou spoke, he poured plum wine into two glasses, pushed one of them towards Xiao Yilin, and said with certainty:

"You'll know once you try it. I guarantee you'll love it after just the first bite."

Hearing this, Xiao Yilin tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear, lowered her head, and stared curiously at the translucent tofu cubes coated in rich sauce in front of her. Her eyes were full of doubt as she softly asked:

"Magical? What exactly makes it magical? Does eating it have some kind of miraculous effect?"

"Just try it and you'll know!"

Yu Chenzhou smiled mysteriously, not answering her question directly, but instead picking up a spoon and handing it to her, his tone slightly enticing:

"Talk is cheap; you'll know once you try it!"

Xiao Yilin reached out and took the spoon, gave a soft hum, pouted coquettishly, and said, pretending to be angry:

"Stop keeping me in suspense! Let me tell you, if it's not delicious, I'll not only deduct points from your score, but I'll also make you sleep on the sofa tonight!"

"If it tastes good, will that give me extra points?"

Yu Chenzhou looked at her with a smile, his eyes full of doting affection, not at all worried that she would think the dish was not delicious.

After all, the taste of this magical Mapo Tofu was too unique. If it hadn't been made by him, he would have suspected that some kind of black technology had been added to the dish to make it taste so amazing when he first tasted it.