Yummy Yummy Yummy Episode 25 Recap
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Shen Jianshe attempted to reassure Li Fengxia that he hadn't done anything truly wrong regarding the tavern incident, only regretting that he hadn't confirmed its legitimacy before entering. He questioned if she still didn't trust his character after all their years together. Li Fengxia, however, insisted he sit and then asked if he remembered how many years they had been married. Shen Jianshe hesitated, finally guessing "about 20. . . 33 years."
She reflected on their journey from modern times to Yong'an, lamenting that she no longer recognized him. Shen Jianshe tried to suggest that Li Fengxia should acknowledge the family's progress, even mentioning that Shen Yangyang had noticed Li Fengxia's unhappiness and lack of progress compared to everyone else. Li Fengxia retorted that he himself had called her bad-tempered, accusing her of hitting, scolding, pinching, and kicking him.
She explained her temper was a result of their financial struggles in modern times when he couldn't earn enough money. She then questioned why, now that they had money, he still couldn't understand her. She felt that while everyone else had improved in Yong'an, she was still constantly busy with no life of her own, which made her anxious and prone to losing her temper, making her feel pathetic for not having changed.
Shen Jianshe claimed to remember her youthful beauty but insisted her temper had always been the same. Li Fengxia corrected him, reminding him that he once loved her gentleness and that her temper had developed from the ceaseless toil. She sarcastically noted that in his eyes, everything he did, including his cooking, was perfect. Finally, declaring that she had misjudged him, Li Fengxia threw a divorce letter at Shen Jianshe and walked out of the room.
Liu Chang reported to Lin An that, based on information from Lady Zheng's husband, Vice Minister Cao had apprehended a group connected to the Dou family. Lin An personally interrogated Dou Shiba, a former administrative officer of the Jinwu Guards who was officially listed as dead. Dou Shiba initially remained defiant, accusing Lin An of illegal detention and torture.
Lin An subtly countered, pointing out Dou Shiba's official "dead" status meant no one would investigate his disappearance, and implying his patron might welcome an inquiry. Realizing Lin An sought his backer, Dou Shiba defiantly declared he was his own boss. Lin An then presented a cloth bag, implying it contained the severed heads of Dou Shiba's men, explaining they were painted wooden balls. This psychological tactic broke Dou Shiba, who cried out in horror and finally confessed.
The confession revealed that the Dou family had continuously amassed wealth and funneled it to Prince Zhao, who used it to fund a private army of unregistered soldiers to consolidate his power. Dou Shiba was responsible for transporting controlled goods like salt, iron, and provisions. He coordinated with a liaison he never met in person; instead, an attendant collected goods from an ever-changing location in the ghost market, making surveillance difficult.
However, Dou Shiba had secretly tracked the attendant and discovered they ran a business in Juxian Alley. Concerned, Lin An went to Shen's Diner in Juxian Alley to warn Shen Shaoguang to "be extra careful" as the Ministry of Justice had caught dangerous individuals with a connection there. Shen Shaoguang, recognizing his concern despite their past animosity, inquired if the connection was related to Lin An's case and offered to help investigate.
Lin An, however, curtly dismissed her, stating it was "none of your business." Before he could leave, Shen Shaoguang offered him a "boxed meal" she had devised, explaining its convenience and its role in preventing food waste, and offered to continue sending him meals. Lin An thanked her but declined the offer, advising her to "just take good care of yourselves."
Later, Liu Chang questioned Lin An's refusal, noting that he seemed to no longer hold a grudge against Shen Shaoguang. Shen Yangyang returned from school disheartened, sharing with Shen Shaoguang that her classmates believed her father, Shen Shaojie, had abandoned her because he hadn't written since the New Year. Shen Shaoguang comforted her, assuring her of Shen Shaojie's love despite his unreliability. A letter from Shen Shaojie then arrived.
In the letter, he exaggerated his success, claiming his acting career was flourishing and he was using his new capital to open a Shen's Diner branch. The scene, however, showed Shen Shaojie on the street, unsuccessfully trying to sell burnt Jianbing Guozi for ten qian, his claims of Shen's Diner's fame met with public ridicule.
He then attempted a "franchise" model, requesting five hundred qian monthly to use the Shen's Diner brand, only to be exposed as a fraud by onlookers who recognized him as the incompetent pancake seller. He was forced to flee from an angry crowd. The letter concluded with him boasting of a booming franchise business, new friendships, and his entry into the calligraphy world.
The reality was grim: Shen Shaojie was shown begging, ashamed to face Shen Yangyang, though he still missed her and hoped she was happy at school. To cope with the diner's increasing popularity, Shen Shaoguang posted an unconventional recruitment notice for a kind-hearted chef proficient in local cuisine. It offered a "labor contract" with monthly pay and the right for the employee to quit with a month's notice, a novel concept that surprised onlookers.
A confident young man named Yu Sanlang tore down the notice, proclaiming his superior culinary skills were all that was needed for such an eatery. He then prepared a magnificent "Peacock Spreading Its Tail," impressing the Shen family who immediately hired him. Later, Pei Fei visited and praised Yu Sanlang's "Peacock Spreading Its Tail." Shen Shaoguang proudly spoke of her fortune in hiring Yu Sanlang and her skill in retaining him.
She then gently inquired about Pei Fei's ongoing disagreement with the Princess, noting how the Princess had recently dismissed all the men around her, which made it hard for him to move on. Pei Fei then shifted the conversation to Shen Shaoguang and Lin An, remarking that their mutual affection was evident, yet they were no longer pursuing each other. He then revealed that Chancellor Meng had publicly announced that Lin An was to marry his granddaughter, cementing their engagement.
Pei Fei concluded by saying they were both "pitiful people whose beloved is far beyond our reach," leaving Shen Shaoguang visibly distressed by the news. With Yu Sanlang now capably running the kitchen, Li Fengxia found ample time for shopping. She was frequently seen happily buying various accessories from a vendor, Mr. He, explaining that she could finally "free up her hands from the kitchen."
She reminisced about selling her gold bracelet upon arriving in Yong'an and, now earning her own money, vowed to buy whatever she liked, asserting that happiness made a woman beautiful. Unbeknownst to her, Shen Jianshe secretly followed her, bewildered by her constant joy. Shen Shaoguang noticed her parents' frequent absences from the diner and confronted Shen Jianshe. He confessed to trailing Li Fengxia, worried that her newfound wealth might lead her to "turn bad" or seek someone outside the marriage.
Shen Shaoguang, exasperated, pointed out his hypocrisy, as Li Fengxia had not suspected him after his own tavern incident. Shen Jianshe tried to dismiss his tavern visit as an "accidental mistake." Shen Shaoguang, aware of the divorce letter, told him that while he hadn't made a "fundamental mistake," he had deeply hurt Li Fengxia. She reminded him of Li Fengxia's arduous efforts in raising them and her youthful gentleness.
She recalled how Li Fengxia had sacrificed all her treasured jewelry, including her last gold ring and bracelet in Yong'an, for the family's sake. Shen Shaoguang explained that while she had bought Li Fengxia gold, jewelry from him held special significance. She criticized his past gift of a "big carriage" instead, saying his attempts at affection had "completely missed the point" and left Li Fengxia heartbroken.
Remorseful, Shen Jianshe acknowledged his "pig's brain" and regretted his harsh words about her temper, finally understanding how his failures had forced her transformation. Desperate for reconciliation, Shen Jianshe asked if there was still a chance. Shen Shaoguang advised him that it "depends on you," urging him to "stay humble and grounded" to change Li Fengxia's attitude.
Shen Jianshe vowed to reform and asked Shen Shaoguang to bring Li Fengxia to the upcoming Culinary Master Competition, where he hoped to prove his changed, hardworking self and win her back. Shen Shaoguang agreed. Inspired by his newfound resolve, Shen Jianshe immediately took over Shen Shaoguang's tasks, insisting she rest. Liu Chang reported to Lin An that he had successfully pressured Ms. Du, who had previously defrauded Shen Shaojie.
By subtly reminding her of past legal vulnerabilities, Liu Chang secured her cooperation and silence. Ms. Du, with her extensive network in property dealings, revealed that Lu Yun of Yunlai Tavern, despite running a food business, secretly possessed warehouses capable of storing large quantities of military equipment. Liu Chang noted Lu Yun's caution in registering these warehouses under proxies, but Lin An confidently stated that "over time, there are always traces."
Ms. Du also mentioned that Zhao Xunzhi, before his demise, had been a frequent patron of Yunlai Tavern and owed her rent for a property. Later that evening, Liu Chang presented Lin An with an invitation from Chancellor Meng to attend the upcoming Culinary Master Competition, noting that Chancellor Meng's granddaughter would also participate. Lin An saw this as an opportunity; since Yunlai Tavern would also be at the competition, he could potentially gather clues against Lu Yun.
Furthermore, his grandfather was ardently pushing for his engagement, making a direct refusal difficult. Lin An hoped that by attending, he could temporarily appease his grandfather and use the time to resolve these complex matters.
