My System Forces Me to Live off Women

Although the appointment with Zhao Qingge was at four in the afternoon, Li Peifeng set off to prepare gifts after lunch, driving his Mercedes-Benz G-Class. He bought gifts not only for the Zhao family but also for the Xu family, which he would visit tomorrow.

Even though it’s not the first time meeting the parents, visiting without a gift is not an option. Before marriage, etiquette must be thorough, as thorough as possible. As for after marriage... once they are family, it’s normal to go to the in-laws’ house for a meal without gifts during non-holiday times, and maybe even take some things when leaving.

As for the purpose of Zhao Haiqi and Li Xin’s invitation this time, Li Peifeng had pretty much guessed it during a phone call with Old Zhao.

Perhaps the couple saw his lecture with Yu Hua and realized its impact, feeling that Li Peifeng has a promising future. Therefore, they further acknowledged his relationship with their daughter and wanted to use this dinner to encourage and comfort him, finally planning their future development?

These are all Li Peifeng’s speculations, and when he arrived at Zhao Qingge’s parents’ house at 3:40, the pleasant attitude of Zhao Haiqi and Li Xin confirmed this idea...

"Xiaofeng is here... Hey, what’s all this you’ve brought again?"

"Didn’t we tell you last time not to bring gifts?"

"Originally, I just wanted to buy some groceries and show off some culinary skills to Uncle and Aunt. But while shopping, I ended up buying too much."

Li Peifeng chuckled sheepishly. After a few words of critique from Li Xin and Zhao Haiqi, advising him not to repeat this, Old Zhao led him to sit in the living room, casually asking, "You can cook?"

"Yes, Qingge quite loves eating."

Just then, Li Peifeng looked at Zhao Qingge, who was slowly walking out of the study, and his eyes lit up.

Today, Old Zhao was wearing a gray-green suit that was particularly slim-fitting, with a double-breasted design in the English OL style. A thin leather belt around the waist enhanced her graceful figure. The trousers were wide-legged woven fabric, giving a straight and sculpted look. The pants extended to the ankles, revealing the beautiful silk feet between them and the slippers... If she wore high heels, it would completely hit Li Peifeng’s heart.

"Why did you come so early?"

"There wasn’t much to do, so I came early. Besides, I’m planning to cook some elaborate dishes, which take time. Uncle and Aunt, I’ll get busy now."

After speaking, Li Peifeng tried to head to the kitchen, but Zhao Haiqi stopped him: "There’s no need for you to cook, a maid will prepare the food."

"Just sit and chat with your uncle, Xiaofeng, while I wash some fruits for you."

Li Xin also persuaded him, then carried the groceries Li Peifeng bought into the kitchen. But he kept insisting there’s no need to wash fruit and tried to showcase his cooking skills. Zhao Qingge chimed in, "Let him cook; his food is delicious."

Thus, Li Peifeng smoothly made his way into the kitchen. Despite ongoing attempts by Li Xin and Zhao Haiqi to dissuade him, they could not prevent him from getting busy in the kitchen alongside the maid.

Washing vegetables, slicing meat, swiftly moving like a chef from a five-star hotel.

Li Xin exclaimed in surprise, "Xiaofeng, did you learn this before?"

"Self-taught, haha, maybe I have a knack for it."

But Zhao Haiqi still had some reservations, criticizing his daughter from outside the kitchen: "As long as you two aren’t married, he’s still a guest in our home. How can you let him cook?"

"Once you taste his cooking, you’ll understand."

Zhao Qingge ignored him and followed into the kitchen, asking, "What dishes do you plan to make?"

"Today’s menu is impressive, basically from state banquets: braised lion’s head, Buddha jumps over the wall, Dongpo beef, squirrel mandarin fish..."

Dinner was served at six o’clock. Head chef Li Peifeng took a serious approach, and the dishes tasted extraordinarily delicious. He set aside a portion for the maid, served the dishes on the table, and everyone sat down.

"How sumptuous!"

"Haha, these dishes aren’t commonly seen! Well done, Xiaofeng, sit down and have a drink. Later, let Qingge take you home."

"Hmm, I’ll handle it myself."

"Please, sit."

Before the couple started eating, they couldn’t help but praise the dishes. Zhao Haiqi personally poured Li Peifeng a cup of white wine. Thus, the dinner began in a harmonious atmosphere.

Initially, the conversation was about the taste of the dishes. Clearly, Zhao Haiqi and Li Xin didn’t expect Li Peifeng’s culinary skills to be so refined. The former expressed surprise mixed with feelings, openly comparing it to the cuisine he had experienced at domestic banquets during foreign affairs activities, noting that none matched the flavors of Li Peifeng’s cooking.

"No wonder, no wonder Duoduo insists on having you cook."

"You’re exaggerating; it’s enough if you enjoyed it. I toast to you."

Li Peifeng chuckled, raising his hands with a glass to toast Zhao Haiqi.

"Is he really self-taught in cooking?"

Li Xin, also impressed by the unforgettable flavors lingering on her tastebuds, quietly asked her daughter, to which Zhao Qingge simply nodded, "He’s quite smart."

Being smart is indeed a good thing...

Li Xin was silent for a moment. Seeing the dining table’s atmosphere slightly cool, she suddenly looked up and smiled: "Xiaofeng, you might not know, your uncle is now appointed as the Vice President of Yandu University."

"Ah? Really?"

Li Peifeng looked at Zhao Haiqi in surprise, noticing him nod slightly: "The official appointment will be announced at Monday’s meeting. As Vice Secretary and Vice President, also serving as the Minister of the Organization Department. Besides, other more specific management roles haven’t been decided yet."

Despite the calm delivery, Zhao Haiqi was inwardly pleased; otherwise, he wouldn’t have elaborated on the specific duties he was appointed to.

If he had merely been promoted from a dean to an ordinary vice president without any real position, it would have been a standard promotion, not worth discussing in detail, just needing a modest nod.

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