Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary) novel Chapter 4368

Married at First Sight Chapter 4368 
The chefs of the Zhan family had all been Zhan Yuan’s mentors. 
“How is it? Do you like it?” the old lady asked. “Xiaoya, don’t force yourself. If it tastes good, eat more. If it doesn’t, just tell me—I’ll have Zhan Yuan whip up a couple of dishes for you right away.” 
Zhan Yuan had complete confidence in both the family chefs and his grandmother. 
He picked up a bite with his chopsticks and said, “The eldest lady would never force herself. If she says it’s good, she means it. Our chefs haven’t changed.” 
In other words, the same chefs who had taught Zhan Yuan to cook were still with the family. 
Everyone was used to their food. Changing chefs would take time to adjust, and beyond that, the household had developed deep bonds with them. Most had been working with the Zhan family for over ten or even twenty years. 
As long as the chefs were still capable, they wouldn’t be asked to retire. And when they did reach retirement, the family ensured they received a monthly pension. After all, they had spent their best years satisfying the tastes of the Zhan household—it was only right to take care of them afterward. 
Ouyang Ya replied, “Grandma Zhan, the dishes are delicious. You truly deserve the title of Zhan Yuan’s cooking teacher. A great teacher raises great students.” 
She hadn’t expected Grandma Zhan to be skilled in the kitchen. 

But then again, someone of her generation had likely lived through a great deal. She’d heard that Grandma Zhan was once a wealthy heiress, whose family later fell into poverty before regaining their fortune. With such a journey full of ups and downs, it made sense that she would know her way around a kitchen. 
Ouyang Ya genuinely enjoyed the meal, which reassured the old lady and everyone else at the table. 
Although Zhan Yuan was a talented cook, he wasn’t home every day. Sometimes work took him away, and they had worried that Ouyang Ya might not enjoy the meals prepared by the household chefs. 
Now that she clearly did, they were all at ease. 
And the old lady remained fully confident in the chefs she had trained—especially since they’d raised such a capable student in Zhan Yuan. 
Of course, Zhan Yuan had more than just a few teachers. The chefs at the hotels owned by the Zhan Group each had their specialties, and Zhan Yuan would often seek their guidance. His impressive cooking skills today were the result of learning from each one and combining their strengths. 
After dinner, the old lady brought Ouyang Ya over to sit on the sofa and chat. 
It could be said that Ouyang Ya was practically monopolized by the old lady the entire evening. 
Seeing he had no chance to sit beside Ouyang Ya, Zhan Yuan gave up and went upstairs to prepare the guest room for her. 
Although his mother had already had it cleaned, Zhan Yuan still felt the need to doublecheck everything. He carefully inspected the room and tidied it up again to ensure his young lady would feel completely at ease—comfortable and relaxed, just like at home. 
It wasn’t until ten o’clock that night that Zhan Yuan finally had a chance to be alone with his fiancée. 
Or perhaps it was just that Grandma had grown tired and decided to rest, prompting the other elders and his brothers to leave one by one. 
Zhan Yuan sat down next to Ouyang Ya, took her hand, and held it tightly. Jealousy tinged his voice as he said, “Miss, I knew I’d be sidelined the moment you arrived.” 
“From the second you walked in, I couldn’t get anywhere near you. You instantly became 
Grandma’s granddaughter—she kept you to herself the whole evening.” 

Ouyang Ya smiled and replied, “Your grandma reminds me a bit of my own. I’ve always had a close relationship with my grandparents. I just got carried away chatting with her and forgot about you.” 
“Just call me by my name,” she added. “You still call me Miss in your own house—I’m worried your family will find it strange.” 
“You’re my boyfriend now, not my chef.” 
Zhan Yuan leaned over and gave her a tentative kiss on the cheek. When she didn’t pull away, he grew bolder and kissed her lips. 
After the kiss, Zhan Yuan pulled her into a tight embrace, his heart racing. 
Ouyang Ya stayed in his arms for a moment, then gently pushed him away and sat up straight again. 
“Aya, I love you,” Zhan Yuan said softly, his voice full of affection. 
  
Zhan Yuan spoke in a low, affectionate voice. 
Ouyang Ya’s pretty face flushed slightly. She met his tender gaze and softly replied, “I love you, too.” 
Raising her hand, she touched his cheek and smiled. “Alright, don’t be jealous. They’re your parents and brothers—your family. They like me, and I get along well with them. That should make you happy.” 
Zhan Yuan still sounded a little sour. “You didn’t even glance at me all evening. From what I noticed, you only looked at me twice.” 
“Twice is enough, isn’t it?” she laughed. 
Ouyang Ya couldn’t hold back anymore—she burst out laughing. 
This man, getting jealous over his own family, was just too funny. 
Zhan Yuan looked at her with deep affection, joining in her laughter. 
She usually carried herself with a calm, reserved demeanor, rarely smiling, let alone laughing freely. 
But he loved seeing her like this—genuinely happy. 

“Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked. 
Zhan Yuan replied tenderly, “Aya, you’re so beautiful. When you smile, you’re breathtaking—enough to captivate a nation. You drive me crazy in the best way. You’re the only one I see, the only one in my heart.” 
Ouyang Ya smiled again and gently pinched his handsome face. “You’re so sweet right now, like your lips are coated in honey.” 
“I’m being sincere,” Zhan Yuan quickly defended himself. “I didn’t say that to flatter you— it’s the honest truth.