Eight years have passed, he's still going strong, but his girlfriend is having a mental breakdo

"Then I'll pick and wash the vegetables."

Li Zimeng couldn't sit still while watching Grandpa Zhao busy in the kitchen.

Seeing the two people busy in the kitchen, Song Yanxi hesitated for a moment before going in to help Li Zimeng pick and wash vegetables.

The two girls were about the same age and both were pretty, so they had a lot in common and quickly became acquainted, talking more and more.

As Zhao Hongan prepared the ingredients and marinated the meat, he glanced over and saw two young and pretty girls chatting away while they were busy working, which made him smile.

Li Zimeng's phone rang.

She glanced at it and her expression brightened.

"Grandpa, Yan Yan, Yu Han is here. I'll go greet her."

Li Zimeng greeted them and jogged out the door.

He returned shortly afterward, accompanied by a girl.

The girl was wearing jeans and a white T-shirt. She had long, smooth hair, an oval face, delicate features, and lively eyes.

This girl was dressed very simply and her makeup was also very basic, but she gave off a sophisticated and intellectual vibe.

Zhao Hongan's heart stirred upon seeing this.

While he was looking at the girl, the girl was also looking at him.

Liu Yuhan already knew Zhao Hongan's information from Li Zimeng.

In her mind, the 68-year-old man was already very old.

However, Zhao Hongan doesn't look old at all.

Despite his gray hair, he stood straight, exuding a sense of power, and his skin looked radiant.

He wore an apron, a kind smile on his face, and exuded the charm of a mature man.

"Grandpa, this is Yuhan."

"Yuhan, this is Grandpa Zhao... Oh, this is Grandpa Zhao's friend, Song Yanxi."

Li Zimeng introduced the three of them.

"Hello there."

Liu Yuhan bowed slightly and greeted the two of them.

This gentle nod was like a lotus flower touched by a gentle breeze, pure and beautiful.

【Ding. 】

[Target goddess detected; host's attraction to target detected; quantum entanglement established; binding to target established.]

[Target Goddess: Liu Yuhan.]

[Current affinity towards the host: 30.]

[Tip: Gifting to a bound target will grant a tenfold return, with a chance to trigger a critical hit.]

[Note: Reaching a favorability rating of 90 constitutes a successful comeback and will grant you a special reward.]

"Hello there."

Upon seeing the system notification panel, Zhao Hong'an's smile widened even further.

Liu Yuhan naturally has a 30-point favorability rating towards him.

It seems Li Zimeng has said a lot of good things about him.

Liu Yuhan was carrying a fruit gift box and a carton of milk.

"Hey, you, you just came, why did you bring anything?"

Zhao Hongan politely ushered Liu Yuhan in.

"You two sit down and chat with Yuhan for a while, and I'll cook for you."

Zhao Hongan pushed Li Zimeng and Song Yanxi out of the kitchen.

This was the first time Liu Yuhan had met Zhao Hongan.

But when she chatted with Li Zimeng recently, the person Li Zimeng talked about the most was Zhao Hongan.

As they chatted, the topic naturally veered towards Zhao Hong'an.

Li Zimeng became animated when talking about Zhao Hongan.

Liu Yuhan knew that Zhao Hongan was a billionaire, and that his net worth was probably more than nine figures.

Zhao Hong'an was even able to enter the circle of friends of CEO Wang of Yunding...

Before Liu Yuhan arrived, I was actually under some pressure.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hong'an, such a wealthy man, is so approachable.

He actually put on an apron, took a spatula, and cooked for them in the kitchen.

Grandpa Zhao is such a good person.

No wonder Li Zimeng likes Grandpa Zhao so much.

[Liu Yuhan's favorability +10, currently at 40.]

Even Song Yanxi's expression softened.

This Zhao Hongan lives in a villa halfway up the mountain. He'll transfer a small amount of money to her without warning...

His wealth is simply unimaginable.

But he was willing to cook for the three girls himself.

Moreover, Grandpa Zhao had a kind face, clear eyes, and his movements were completely within acceptable limits...

Such a gentlemanly and elegant gentleman is truly rare.

Regardless of how good the food is, Zhao Daye's attitude alone is admirable.

[Song Yanxi's favorability +10, currently at 40.]

Li Zimeng looked at Zhao Hongan's busy figure in the kitchen with a gentle expression, her love for him undisguised.

Zhao Hongan was cooking in the kitchen, listening to the system's notification sounds and watching Liu Yuhan and Song Yanxi's favorability ratings rise steadily, which made him feel happy.

This meal was definitely worth it.

He has run a restaurant for half his life. For him, cooking is not only a skill, but also a hobby.

I haven't cooked in a while, and I'm really craving it.

Now, I've both satisfied myself and gained favor with others—a win-win situation.

He decided on the spot that he could cook for the girls more often in the future.

The kitchen was filled with the sounds of frying and the aroma of food.

Nowadays, young girls rarely eat breakfast.

Half of it was for weight loss.

Half of it is because I'm lazy and can't get up.

Even when they do eat, they just take a bite to tide them over and don't want to eat much more.

It was almost noon, and their stomachs were empty; they were all hungry.

The aroma of the dishes wafted over, and it was especially tempting.

The three of them unconsciously focused on the sounds coming from the kitchen, and their interest in chatting diminished considerably.

Soon, dishes began to be served.

"Dinner's ready."

Finally, Zhao Hongan called out.

Li Zimeng was the first to stand up, and she pulled Liu Yuhan and Song Yanxi along, eagerly heading towards the restaurant.

The restaurant is luxurious, with spacious dining tables.

Under the spotlights, the dishes on the table looked like a feast, even just from a visual perspective.

The garlic vermicelli shrimp is golden in color, with nine large shrimp head down, revealing their red tails, arranged in three rows, creating a fantastic visual effect.

The steamed abalone with egg resembles unfolded flower petals, with six abalone resting on a golden steamed egg and a cluster of green vegetables in the middle. The contrasting colors are enough to whet one's appetite.

Hawthorn ribs, Sichuan pepper bean sprouts and beef, lotus root stir-fry, Mapo tofu, stir-fried seasonal vegetables... the staple food is egg fried rice.

Each dish not only smells delicious, but also looks beautiful.

"Wow."

Li Zimeng exclaimed in surprise.

Liu Yuhan and Song Yanxi also had stars in their eyes.

"How was it? Uncle Zhao is a master chef!"

Li Zimeng's tone was tinged with pride.

Zhao Hongan called out that dinner was ready.

The three girls waited until he started eating before they began to eat as well.

Then, after taking one bite, their eyes lit up.

"This is absolutely delicious."

Li Zimeng was lavish in her praise.

She knew that Grandpa Zhao was a good cook, but she never expected that his cooking would be this delicious.

The meat was made so that it melted in your mouth, and the rich, savory flavor burst on your tongue.

That Mapo Tofu wasn't a pungent, burning spiciness, but a fragrant, spicy one...

The three girls initially tried to be reserved, but once they started eating, they stopped thinking about anything else.

One bite after another.

Before we knew it, the whole table of food had been completely devoured.

They even picked out and ate the leftover crumbs on the plate with their chopsticks.

"Wow. This fried rice is absolutely amazing... Quick, pour some of this sauce over it."

Li Zimeng pointed to the soup in the plate with her chopsticks, shoveling fried rice into her mouth while recommending it to everyone.

Liu Yuhan and Song Yanxi followed suit, poured some soup over themselves, took a bite, and their eyes immediately lit up.

He finished eating in a flash, put down his bowl, and let out a burp.

They then realized that all the food on the table had been eaten, not even a drop of soup was left.

The three of them immediately felt a little embarrassed.

Liu Yuhan, in particular, originally wanted to be reserved, but she forgot all about it once she started eating.

My belly is so full now, my belt is looser by two notches.

This old man Zhao's cooking skills are simply too good.

After eating Grandpa Zhao's meal, I realized what I had been eating all this time.

Liu Yuhan suddenly realized that her best friend finding a boyfriend like Grandpa Zhao seemed pretty good.

Grandpa Zhao is so rich, yet so approachable.

The only downside is that it's a bit old.

Although the old man is old, you can't tell from his appearance.

The old man had a very upright posture and was quite charming.

Most importantly, not only is the old man willing to spend money on his best friend, but he also cooks such delicious food...

My best friend lives in my uncle's villa, spends his money, and eats his cooking...

That's the pinnacle of my life!