Chapter 917 - 919: Gentlemanly Appearance
Today’s lunch was exceptionally sumptuous, everyone was just hungry, and they ate ravenously, losing their usual poised demeanor. After tasting the braised pork ribs, Tang Rong couldn’t help but exclaim, "This is so delicious. I’ve lived so many years, and this is the first time I’ve had food this good. Last time, Xiao Yifei went back and told me your food was tasty, I was a bit skeptical. Now, after trying it myself, I see there’s no reason to be unconvinced!"
"Mr. Hu, why don’t you be my cooking teacher from now on? I want to learn cooking from you. Compared to you, the food I make is simply unpalatable." Tang Rong, unable to find suitable adjectives to praise after eating such delicious food.
"As long as you like it, it’s good. But today’s dishes weren’t all made by me, my granddaughter also cooked a lot. Whenever you want to eat, just have Xiao Yifei bring you over, we can cook together here. As long as you all enjoy the food, I am happy." Hu Jingtang said.
The few of them sat together eating happily, like a family. Xiao Yifei thought, if his grandfather were still around, it would probably be a scene like this, taking his girlfriend to meet his grandfather.
As they chatted, Xiao Yifei asked why the young guy wasn’t around.
"You’re talking about Liu Rui, right? That kid, I don’t know what he’s thinking all day, nor what he’s up to. He never lets me in on his affairs. If he manages to come see me once a month, it’s already pretty good." Hu Jingtang said.
Liu Rui is Hu Jingtang’s grandson. His father used to be a notorious black leader across China, wielding power in the underworld due to his military background and exceptional intelligence. Later, during a bloody confrontation with the authorities, internal betrayal led to his capture by the police.
Due to his significant influence, the authorities haven’t dared to do much beyond sentencing him to life imprisonment; he’s still in jail, and family visits aren’t allowed either.
Since then, Hu Jingtang has been raising his granddaughter and grandson personally. However, Liu Rui, possibly due to the huge impact of his father’s incident, has always been oddly tempered. Hu Jingtang believes some mental disturbance caused his current state. Despite years of research, he hasn’t discovered any physical issues with Liu Rui.
Hu Jingtang said, "Girls are easier to raise, this child Sisi, ever since I took her in, I’ve never had to worry much about her. As long as she has enough to eat, she’s fine. Look at how well she’s grown, her character is undoubtedly impeccable. Her exceptional cooking skills have inherited my true essence."