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Chapter 221 I Knew My Wife Was Smart!

Author: Fan Duo

"Yummy!" It was so hot that he kept exhaling. But he couldn't help complimenting.

Then he looked at his wife guiltily. Qiu Yelan who was busy cooking on another stove didn't look back, "Got burned? It's your punishment for stealing food! Just this one more dish to be served. But you still couldn't wait! Drink some cold water!"

"It's because your cooking is so good!" Jiang Yashuang took the cold water from Su He and drank a mouthful. He felt his tongue was getting better. So, he approached Qiu Yelan and played up to her, "I'm here to help…"

Qiu Yelan was staring at the pot with rapt attention. Hearing that, she said, "Good. Pass me the salt!"

"Here!" Jiang Yashuang picked up a porcelain bowl without hesitation and handed it to her. Qiu Yelan took it over and was about to put things inside into the pot. Su He shouted, "Wait!"

Her voice was high and out of the blue. They were both scared and turned around at the same time

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