Chapter 27: This Cook Can Also Deliver Babies

Tonight might be the last time I cook. Chen Siyuan did not want to leave any regrets, so he pulled out all the stops to prepare a grand feast. This meal received unanimous approval from the three women... oh, and there was one mischievous little fellow as well. While his mother was enjoying the meal, he kicked a few times to show his satisfaction. Because she had eaten a bit too much, Liu Xiaoli went for a longer walk after dinner to help with digestion.

In the past, when Liu Xiaoli finished her walk and went to bed, Nicole Kidman would always join Chen Siyuan and his daughter to watch a movie. Tonight, however, Nicole Kidman retreated with Liu Xiaoli.

"Dad, is Aunt Nicole not watching with us tonight?"

"Hmm, I suppose she's tired."

"Then you pick a good movie, Dad. The one Aunt Nicole chose last night just made me sleepy." Liu Yifei poked her head out to check, and only after confirming that Nicole Kidman was not around did she complain.

Chen Siyuan smiled; he could only say that the director had hidden his intentions too well.

With just the two of them, Chen Siyuan chose the classic film *The Godfather*. It was a movie about the mafia, but it was also a movie that transcended the mafia. The history of the Corleone family under Coppola’s lens was an epic struggling between betrayal, loyalty, love, kinship, enemies, and family. The brilliance and humility of human nature were captured in the blink of an eye. Chen Siyuan loved this film. He, too, had once wanted to become a godfather in New York, but fate had twisted his path, turning him into a top-tier lawyer in the city. Now, he could only reminisce about his former ideals through the film. Fortunately, Liu Yifei also liked *The Godfather*. At least she didn't yawn halfway through.

"Xixi, who do you think is more handsome, Dad or Marlon Brando in the movie?" Chen Siyuan asked with a smile. He needed his precious daughter to provide some emotional support.

Liu Yifei did not disappoint him. "Of course, Dad is the most handsome! In Mom's eyes and mine, you are a god who can do anything!" Honestly, Liu Yifei's acting was a bit exaggerated, and the circle she made with her hands was a bit too large.

But Chen Siyuan fell for it. "Hahaha, baby, it was worth it for me to dote on you!" Chen Siyuan picked up Liu Yifei and spun her around.

"Hahaha, Dad, you're making me dizzy!" Liu Yifei revealed her gums as she laughed, her eyes squinting into slits. Although she often broke her heart worrying about the family, seeing her parents so happy made her feel comforted.

"Dad, I'm going to bed. Good night!" Liu Yifei planted a "good night" kiss on Chen Siyuan's cheek and hopped up the stairs.

The corners of Chen Siyuan's mouth curled up in an exaggerated way. Having such a daughter in the house was truly healing. Even the inner demons he had released were suppressed once again. There was no late-night escapade with Nicole Kidman; Chen Siyuan simply lay quietly beside Liu Xiaoli, gently holding the mother and child, and drifted into a dream with a smile.

When he woke up the next morning, Chen Siyuan intended to make one last breakfast for Liu Xiaoli. But when he arrived in the kitchen, he saw a woman he didn't recognize. Chen Siyuan rubbed his eyes. He was certain he didn't know her, and it wasn't a hallucination.

"Who are you?" Chen Siyuan asked, blinking. Though he already had a guess in his heart.

"You Qingqing. I was entrusted by my senior brother to come and cook for you," the woman named You Qingqing said calmly, wiping her hands on her apron.

"You... Auntie, what exactly did that old swindler tell you?" Chen Siyuan was extremely curious. The woman before him clearly wasn't simple. Why would she agree to cook for their family?

Hearing Chen Siyuan’s address, You Qingqing couldn't help but laugh. "You two are truly interesting—one calls him an old swindler, and the other calls him a little swindler!" Seeing Chen Siyuan’s "curiosity killed the cat" expression, she shook her head. "I owe my senior brother a favor. He said that as long as I take care of your wife until she safely delivers his precious grandchild, the debt will be wiped clean!"

Chen Siyuan smiled. Indeed, nothing ventured, nothing gained. If he hadn't agreed to let the old man be the child's godfather, the old man wouldn't have been so attentive.

Chen Siyuan nodded and peeked into the pot. "Auntie, what delicious thing are you making for us? It smells so good!"

"I see your wife is five months along. At this time, it's important to supplement her vitality, so I'm starting the morning by making a medicinal porridge."

Chen Siyuan blinked. "Auntie, have you been upstairs to check on us?" You Qingqing smiled, the answer implied. Chen Siyuan recalled his home's tight security measures. How did she get in? People who associated with the old swindler were never normal.

As they spoke, You Qingqing continued adding ingredients to the clay pot. "Auntie, isn't it easier to just cook everything together? Isn't this too much trouble?" Chen Siyuan had originally wanted to learn, but seeing how complicated it was, he began to have second thoughts.

"The most important thing about medicinal cooking is bringing out the properties of the herbs. Some must be boiled early, while others are added later. This cannot be rushed," You Qingqing explained patiently, showing no impatience.

Chen Siyuan scratched his head. "Auntie, then I'll leave it to you for this period. I don't think I can learn this at all." You Qingqing glanced at him and gave a slight nod.

"Auntie, besides the medicinal meals, is there anything else I need to pay attention to?"

"Regardless, I will be staying at your house during this time. I will take good care of your wife, so you can rest easy. Your most important task is to ensure your wife maintains a good mood every day," You Qingqing said with a smile.

"Auntie, besides medicinal cooking, what else can you do?" Chen Siyuan looked at her curiously.

You Qingqing glanced at him and laughed. "I know quite a few things. My ancestors ran a restaurant, and I came into contact with all sorts of people every day, so I learned a bit of everything. For instance, I can also act as a midwife! Many wealthy families in Chinatown have me deliver their babies."

"Auntie, do people still give birth at home nowadays?" Chen Siyuan widened his eyes. In modern society, didn't everyone go to the hospital?

"Families with elders often don't feel at ease in hospitals. Once you go to a hospital, they're always suggesting surgery, which is very hard on the mother." You Qingqing wasn't surprised by his reaction.

Just as Chen Siyuan was trying to get to the bottom of things, Nicole Kidman happened to be helping Liu Xiaoli down the stairs, with Liu Yifei following behind. You Qingqing’s medicinal porridge was just finished.

Chen Siyuan smiled and stepped forward to introduce her. "Everyone, let me introduce you! This is You Qingqing, the junior sister of our little one's godfather. You can just call her Auntie!"