Lin Yu had been overwhelmed with work lately. The company had taken on a major project, and as a core technical staff member, he spent his entire day immersed in the office, staring at the dense lines of code and complex data on his computer screen, often sitting there for hours on end. His life was completely consumed by work, even his meal times became irregular, and the number of times he met with Zhou Yue decreased significantly.
Although Zhou Yue felt a little disappointed inside, she understood Lin Yu completely. She knew that Lin Yu had always been passionate about his work and understood how important this project was to him. Therefore, instead of complaining about seeing each other less, she decided to support Lin Yu in her own way.
That day, Zhou Yue woke up early and went to the vegetable market to pick out the freshest ingredients. She wove through the stalls, carefully comparing every kind of vegetable and meat. Thinking of how hard Lin Yu had been working lately, she specially chose his favorite spare ribs, broccoli, and tomatoes. After returning home, Zhou Yue plunged straight into the kitchen, tied on her apron, and began carefully preparing a loving lunch. First, she washed the spare ribs, simmered them slowly on low heat with various seasonings, and cooked them down into a rich, savory broth. Next, she blanched the broccoli and stir-fried a plate of vibrant green vegetables. Finally, she made a sweet and sour plate of stir-fried tomatoes and eggs. She put …
Chapter 53