In the kitchen of the Gibson family’s villa, Sylvia was preparing dishes with the help of a servant. Franklin had been chatting with old Mr. Gibson for a while but couldn’t sit still and decided to join in and lend a hand.
“What can I do?” he asked.
Sylvia handed him some vegetables. “Wash these greens, and also clean those scallions. I’ll go grab some beef to make noodles.”
The servant brought out some spicy shrimp and diced chicken with chili peppers – old Mr. Gibson loved spicy food, so Sylvia made sure to prepare several spicy dishes for him.
Giancarlo had just been discharged from the hospital, so he needed something nutritious to eat. Sylvia stewed pork ribs with matsutake mushrooms and steamed shrimp egg custard.
After finishing up beef noodles, she started making braised minced pork with eggplant – her movements were skilled as she gazed at the steaming barbecue of eggplant.
Franklin finished washing the vegetables and turned his head to see her slender figure in an apron.
His eyes darkened slightly, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down before he suppressed his desire and continued washing scallions.
Sylvia didn’t notice his subtle change as she finished cooking another dish. steamed king crab that was still alive when they bought it along with several Boston lobsters weighing about one pound each. She cleaned them while instructing her servant on how to chop garlic into fine pieces for garlic-flavored lobster which tasted amazing!
When word got out that Sylvia and Franklin were busy cooking in their kitchen at home, everyone in the Gibson family was stunned! After all, this was Sylvia we’re talking about – they knew just how talented she was!
Mollie had always admired her since quitting her job at a leisurely unit after joining military service because of Sylvia’s influence on her life choices! Everyone in the Gibson family wanted to know what kind of woman could have such an impact on their own Missy!
And now they finally saw it. All of Sylvia’s various skills that made headlines every other day!
Wow, Sylvia’s fame is now comparable to that of a celebrity.
And now, this woman is cooking in their kitchen?
And Franklin, the CEO of Maskelyne Group and head of SouthStar Airlines, is helping Sylvia wash vegetables…
They dare to do it, but the Gibson family members are a bit hesitant to eat it.
This is food made by Sylvia and Franklin!
Are you kidding me?
The CEO and his wife actually wash their hands and make soup. The exquisite dishes are as varied as a full Chinese banquet with spicy, salty, sweet… a feast for the eyes.
This…
Is too magical!
Emiliano Gibson returned home at noon with damp clothes because he heard that there was going to be a family banquet today. He came back early. As soon as he entered the house, his other three brothers Makhi Gibson Zechariah Gibson Deangelo Gibson also came in.
As soon as four tall men entered the room, the living room suddenly became crowded.
Then they saw almost everyone in their house standing at the kitchen door like they were watching Western scenery.
“What’s going on?” Emiliano Gibson walked towards Mrs. Gibson with long legs. “Mom, what are you all looking at?”
Mrs. Gibson turned around and saw her son walking over so she waved him over quickly. “Come take a look.”
“What’s so interesting about the kitchen?” Emiliano Gibson looked at her suspiciously but when he walked up to the kitchen door he froze completely.
It was like his feet had been nailed down tightly onto the ground
He couldn’t believe his eyes
Sylvia?
Franklin?
Cooking in their kitchen?
How could this be possible?
His eyes widened in horror and disbelief as he stuttered while pointing towards the kitchen,” Mom… mom… I’m not seeing things right?”
“You’re not mistaken.” Mrs. Gibson smiled faintly feeling quite proud, “Mrs. Maskelyne has great culinary skills; today’s family banquet was prepared entirely by her and Mr. Maskelyne. We’re all just basking under your sister-in-law’s glory.”
The other three brothers also walked over looking surprised and amazed
Just then Mollie’s voice rang out, “Auntie, Uncle please come inside.”
Followed by Clare’s voice,”Be careful, the floor is slippery.”
Mrs. Gibson hurried over to the door and saw Clare, Mollie, and Jasmine supporting Giancarlo.
“Hello, in-laws! You’re here? How’s your recovery going, in-law?” she greeted them warmly.
Giancarlo felt Mrs. Gibson’s enthusiasm and smiled, “I’m recovering well thanks to my wife Sylvia’s medical skills.”
No matter what the situation was, he never forgot to praise Sylvia. They were flaunting their wealth and wife; Hipps family was showing off Sylvia.
He wanted to tell the whole world that Sylvia was their child; having such an excellent child made them almost too happy to live.
Jasmine tidied her silver hair and said to Mrs. Gibson,” We’ve disturbed you today; it’s chilly outside let’s go inside.”
Mrs. Gibson immediately beamed,” Please come in quickly.”
The group entered the living room together as light rain continued outside with a faint dampness on everyone who had just arrived.
As Giancarlo had just been discharged from hospital he became everyone’s focus of attention again.”Please sit down quickly.” Emiliano Gibson actively welcomed guests as the eldest son of his family should do.
The large family gathered together filling up every corner of the living room with Old Mr. Hipps, Queena coming out from their rooms joining Mr. Gibson chatting away happily,
“Mr. Morales is truly admirable along with his wife; they are pillars of our country!” exclaimed Mr. Gibson emotionally recalling how he only used to see two scientists on TV news reports before but never thought that they would become relatives through marriage like this one day.
“Mollie marrying into Hipps family is her good fortune!”
“How can you say that? It is our honor for us at Hipps family being able to marry such a beautiful daughter-in-law like Mollie.”
Queena immediately praised Mollie politely while adding, “When we suffered misfortune earlier on, Mollie didn’t leave Clare behind which moved us deeply making us feel lucky at being part of this big family.”
“It wasn’t just because Franklin and Sylvia were amazing at finding out the truth.” Old Mr. Hipps laughed heartily,” Today’s feast was also prepared by them insisting we all try her cooking skills which shows she has filial piety too.”
Having a child like Sylvia at home made people envious beyond words! The old Mr. Gibson thought secretly in his heart.
But then, she had another thought. His granddaughter and grandson were also good. Although they couldn’t compare to Sylvia and Franklin, they were still outstanding.
While the elders were chatting away, the younger ones all crowded into the kitchen to help Sylvia.
Sylvia was amused by them. “Just two more dishes and you can all go out. This kitchen may be big, but it can’t hold all of you!”
Emiliano Gibson was the eldest brother and he glanced at his three anxious younger brothers. He felt that he needed to shoulder the responsibility of being an elder brother. “Miss Andrews, let us do it instead. Mr. Maskelyne is a guest; you should rest.”
“It’s okay; he’s used to helping me out in the kitchen,” Sylvia said as she handed over her knife to Franklin and instructed him, “Cut this chives into sections for me.”
Franklin looked at his four brothers with deep black eyes as if saying. You want to help? You need my expertise! Watch closely!
The man deftly cut up the chives into small pieces in no time.
The Gibson family’s four brothers were at a loss for words.
Mr. Maskelyne seems pretty good with a knife?
This dish was stir-fried shrimp with chives served with spring rolls which tasted pretty good.
The small shrimps were fried until red and fresh-looking which made them look very appetizing.
Sylvia quickly finished cooking while watching her four brothers still standing in the kitchen looking lost so she couldn’t help but laugh at how comical they looked.
“If you really want to help, just bring out these dishes,” she said.
“Oh sure thing!” The big men started carrying plates of food out while others set up utensils on tables.
Old Mr. Gibson saw this scene immediately, feeling sentimental, saying, “Wherever Miss Andrews goes there always seems to be an infectious energy around her that inspires people around her.”
“These boys usually don’t lift a finger at home- everything is done by their servants- now making them work together like this is what makes family dinners special,” Mollie giggled happily.
She ran over placing chairs neatly around Hipps family restaurant’s large round table where there was now an array of delicious dishes prepared by Sylvia including spare rib soup and almond oil tea too!
Looking at the table full of dishes, Queena’s eyes became moist. How could she have such a wonderful granddaughter? She was truly blessed! It was a shame that her own daughter couldn’t witness this scene. If her daughter were here, she would have died with no regrets!
“I’ll make a toast with tea instead of wine to congratulate Mr. Morales on his recovery and discharge!” The head of the Gibson family, old Mr. Gibson stood up and raised his tea cup after everyone had taken their seats. “From now on, our whole family will be prosperous and harmonious.”
Giancarlo also picked up his tea cup and clinked it against Mr. Gibson’s cup in gratitude.
Since he had just been discharged from the hospital, he hadn’t prepared any alcohol for the celebration; everyone drank tea or juice in perfect harmony.