Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 377: Chapter 376: Gift

"You decide on the renovations, son. Your mother is getting old, and my taste can’t keep up with the times. After you finish, you can let your old mom experience what it’s like to live in a young person’s house."

In the end, they all agreed to go with Jiang Liu’s decision.

Jiang Liu thought for a moment and said, "Let’s go with a high-tech style, then. I think it’s a very cool look."

"Great, honey, I like that style too."

"Daddy, Tongtong is okay with it too!" Jiang Tongtong shouted from the back.

Jiang Liu replied to Jun Xinghe, "Uncle Jun, let’s go with the high-tech style. The whole family likes it. As for security, I hope we can make it as comprehensive as possible."

Jun Xinghe replied instantly, "Sure, not a problem at all. Have you all eaten yet?"

Jiang Liu: "Not yet. We were just about to head home and cook. What about you?"

Jun Xinghe: "I haven’t either. I just finished up with work."

Jiang Liu: "In that case, would you like to come over? It’s about a two-hour drive from Jing City. We’ll wait for you. You can stay at a hotel tonight and head back after breakfast tomorrow."

Jun Xinghe was incredibly tempted by Jiang Liu’s suggestion, practically itching to say yes.

But he had a business partner coming to discuss a project with him in a little while.

They were already on their way.

Bailing on them now was definitely not an option.

Jun Xinghe: "How about next time? I still have work to do tonight."

Jun Xinghe: "Are your parents coming next week?"

Jiang Liu: "Yes."

Jun Xinghe: "Alright then, forget about this week. I’ll make time to go over and chat with them next Sunday."

Jiang Liu: "Okay, Uncle Jun. You have someone in the area, don’t you? I could cook a few dishes tonight and have your person come pick them up. You can just heat them up later; it won’t affect the flavor."

Jun Xinghe was completely sold. "It’s no trouble for me, but won’t it be too much work for you this late at night?"

He was afraid of tiring out his precious son-in-law.

"It’s no trouble at all. I’ll just whip up a few dishes for you, like twice-cooked pork, chili-fried tuna, and cumin beef cubes, plus some nourishing congee. I’ll steam a few ears of corn on the side, too."

Jun Xinghe couldn’t resist any longer. "Alright! I’ll arrange for someone to head over right away. Make a little extra if you can, so I can put it in the fridge and have more tomorrow."

Jun Xinghe put down his phone.

A huge grin spread across his face.

’This feels so damn good!’

’Other people have to suffer, waiting in long lines.’

’And what about him?’

’Heh.’

’All he has to do is send a quick message to his son-in-law, and he’ll be eating in a matter of hours.’

’If those other people in Jing City found out, wouldn’t they be green with envy?’

Jiang Liu put down his phone.

As he drove, he asked Tongtong, "Tongtong, what do you want to eat for dinner?"

"Daddy, can we have steamed egg custard?"

"Of course. What about you, Qingmeng? What do you want to eat?"

"I’d like steamed egg custard, too."

Steamed egg custard was tender and smooth, and since it wasn’t oily, it was perfect for an evening meal.

Jun Qingmeng wanted to maintain her good skin and figure.

He then asked his parents, who said they were fine with anything.

They loved eating whatever he made.

When they got home,

Jiang Liu got busy in the kitchen.

Tongtong squatted in the kitchen, helping Jiang Liu trim garlic shoots.

Jun Qingmeng helped Jiang Liu wash the beef.

Their stove had two burners,

which was just enough.

Jiang Liu sliced a few pieces of the Little Cyan Dragon’s tender, cool, white meat and put them in a pot to stew with rice broth. On top, he placed five ears of waxy corn.

Soon,

the fragrant aroma of twice-cooked pork wafted from the kitchen into the living room.

The sizzling sound of the meat made their mouths water and their stomachs growl insistently.

"Daddy! Your little cutie is about to pass out from hunger! When can we have the steamed egg custard?"

"Honey, I want steamed egg custard too. Hurry up!"

Jiang Liu checked the rice cooker. "The congee is almost ready. I’ll make the steamed egg custard now. It’s quick, just ten more minutes!"

A few minutes later,

there was a sudden knock on the door.

Lin Qiu went to open the door.

Outside was a male secretary in a suit. "Good evening, Miss Jun. Good evening, Mr. Jiang. I’m here to pick up the food for President Jun."

Jiang Dahai took the boxes Jiang Liu had packed, put them in a plastic bag, and handed it to him. "Drive safely."

"Okay, thank you!"

Another seven or eight minutes passed.

The steamed egg custard was ready. Sesame oil and chopped scallions were sprinkled over the fragrant eggs.

Jiang Liu brought it to the table.

Lin Qiu was in charge of setting out the bowls.

"You must be starving, huh? Go on and eat." Jiang Liu patted Tongtong’s head.

"Mhm!" Tongtong nodded vigorously.

Jun Qingmeng served Tongtong a bowl, then got one for herself.

She scooped up a spoonful of the jelly-like egg custard and blew on it to cool it down.

"Honey, open your mouth."

"Mm, delicious! You should eat too."

"Daddy, Tongtong hasn’t fed you yet!"

"Delicious! The bite from Tongtong is the best!" Jiang Liu resignedly accepted another bite from his daughter.

’Being a doting dad is tough.’

The family ate dinner while watching cartoons with Tongtong.

Lin Qiu went and washed a plate of fruit.

Jiang Dahai reached out to take some, but Lin Qiu slapped his hand away and shot him a glare.

"This fruit is for the kids. If you want some, go wash your own!"

Jiang Dahai: ...

’Why do I feel like I’m losing more and more status in this family...?’

...

「Meanwhile.」

「Huaxia Pharmaceutical.」

A bodyguard rushed all the way to the top floor of the company, panting for breath.

Without any ceremony, he knocked and entered Jun Xinghe’s office directly.

"What is it?"

Jun Xinghe, who had been engrossed in taking notes, was slightly displeased to see an employee burst in so rashly.

But in the next moment, his displeasure vanished.

The bodyguard said,

"President Jun, this is a gift your son-in-law bought for you. He asked me to bring it to you."

"A gift from Xiao Jiang?"

"Yep!" The bodyguard nodded excitedly.

"What is it?" Jun Xinghe immediately stood up and took the box.

"Open it and see."

Jun Xinghe took the nail clippers the bodyguard handed him and quickly opened the box.

Inside were two neckties and a pair of leather shoes. One tie was silver with a flamboyant, swirling pattern, while the other was navy blue with white stripes. The leather shoes were gleaming, a dark brown-black. They were all very handsome.

The corners of Jun Xinghe’s mouth curled up in an unstoppable smile.

The bodyguard standing by had a strange expression; it was the first time he’d seen President Jun so happy to receive a gift. "Well, I’ll be heading back to rest then, President Jun."

"Go on, go on. Oh, right—go to the finance department and collect ten thousand yuan. A bonus for all your running around today."

"It was no trouble, no trouble at all." The bodyguard, flattered by the unexpected bonus, gently closed the door as he left.

Jun Xinghe took out his phone, a smile on his face, and sent a message to Jiang Liu: "I got the gifts. I like them a lot. But you don’t have to go to the trouble of buying me things all the time. You work hard enough as it is."

His heart went out to his precious son-in-law.

’As for his daughter? Who cared about her.’

’She was just a ditz all day long.’

’Nowhere near as great as his son-in-law!’

Jiang Liu was still chatting with his mom when he got the message and replied, "It was no trouble. We went to the mall today. Qingmeng and Tongtong bought a few outfits, and I got some for my parents as well. We’re one big family, so of course I had to get a few things for you, too."

A warm feeling washed over Jun Xinghe’s heart as he read Jiang Liu’s message.

’One family...’

’So this is what it feels like to be a family...’

’He hadn’t felt it in so long.’

Jun Xinghe: "Alright."

Jun Xinghe: "By the way, Xiao Jiang, you don’t need to be so formal with me. Just speak casually. We’re family; there’s no need to talk like strangers."

Jiang Liu: "Okay, I understand."

Jun Xinghe put down his phone and, in high spirits, watered the potted plant in front of him.

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