vstars Chapter 196 Mutual Dislike
Chapter 196 Mutual Dislike
Mu Xiaowan knew what she was doing, so she didn't take Chu Junbai's words to heart.
From the time the hotel was built and renovated until winter, she didn't rest. She continued to develop her old profession, and with Mr. Lin as her powerful backer, she could easily obtain any materials she needed, earning a considerable amount of money. Of course, she never forgot her teacher's kindness, and would frequently send warmth and care to her teacher and his wife.
Professor Lin's son is away from home all year round, and Mu Xiaowan treats her parents like her own, so they also regard Mu Xiaowan as their own child.
Over time, Mu Xiaowan learned about Liu Weiguo's connection to their family from her teacher's wife.
Liu Weiguo and Liu Caiwei, siblings, lost their parents at a young age and grew up in an orphanage.
When he was twelve years old, he met Professor Lin by chance. Professor Lin saw that he was very intelligent and began to sponsor his schooling.
Liu Weiguo seized this opportunity. He excelled in everything he did. Later, he made money and, grateful for the opportunity, sponsored scientific research and continued to help Professor Lin.
The two were like father and son, yet also like friends.
Mu Xiaowan would take time to visit Professor Lin and his wife, and Liu Weiguo would always manage to "bump into" them.
When Mu Xiaowan complained, he would always say that he went with her to freeload, and only at that time could he openly eat the food Mu Xiaowan cooked.
Mu Xiaowan would always scoff at this, because her cooking skills were truly terrible.
She can make snacks like yogurt and dried fruit, but she's really not good at cooking.
Even the teacher's wife isn't a good cook. Liu Weiguo said he came to freeload, but it's more accurate to say he came to cook. Every time he comes here, he's the one who cooks.
No sooner had Mu Xiaowan arrived than Liu Weiguo followed closely behind, with his driver carrying large and small bags.
"Liu Weiguo, are you following me?" If she didn't know anything about this industry, she would have thought that Liu Weiguo had installed a tracking device on her.
"What are you saying? You're allowed to come, but I'm not?"
"When will you come next time? Let's avoid those times."
"I can't say for sure. I'm so busy, how would I know when I'd have time?"
Mu Xiaowan saw the cunning in Liu Weiguo's eyes clearly.
This person is so smart, how come they can't let go of this?
She had made it clear long ago that she was a married woman, only in name before, but now that she was married in reality, she didn't care about that. However, she found that apart from Chu Junbai, she felt nothing for other men.
Liu Weiguo is a decent business partner; both sides benefit from each other's company. However, a close relationship is not advisable; Liu Weiguo always acts with ulterior motives. She is always cautious, genuinely afraid of being betrayed one day.
Liu Weiguo is a pretty good cook. His steamed pork ribs with meatballs, cold bean sprouts, steamed fish, cold shredded vegetables, and smashed cucumber are all not greasy and are very appetizing. Mu Xiaowan especially loves the cold shredded vegetables, and after Liu Weiguo discovered this, he makes it every time, and he makes quite a lot of it.
They had just sat down when they heard a knock on the door.
Mu Xiaowan went to open the door.
"sister in law!"
"sister!"
Chu Shaoqing was carrying a large watermelon, and Liu Caiwei was holding his arm. She looked refreshed and had a bright smile on her face.
Liu Caiwei is a smart girl. She chooses to give unconditionally and gradually enters Chu Shaoqing's life, eventually achieving her wish.
The two had just passed the ambiguous period and were now in the honeymoon phase. They didn't mind the heat and were always inseparable.
"You two came here because you smelled it, didn't you? You greedy cats!"
"There's a stream watching over the shop. I was planning to come and see the teachers today, but I didn't expect you to be here too."
If it weren't for Chu Junbai behind them, Mu Xiaowan would have actually believed what he said.
As Mu Xiaowan was about to close the door, she saw Chu Junbai standing at the bottom of the steps.
She leaned against the door and gave a faint smile.
"Captain Chu, don't tell me you just happened to be passing by and came to see the teacher."
"You're half right. I was just passing by when I picked up Madam Chu."
As Chu Junbai spoke, he approached. He glanced inside and, seeing no one, quickly wrapped his large hand around Mu Xiaowan's slender waist, pulling her gently into his arms. He then leaned down and kissed her lips.
Before Mu Xiaowan could react, he had already stood up straight and led her inside.
Liu Weiguo noticed that Chu Junbai paused for a moment, then his gaze shifted to the hands the two were holding.
Chu Junbai glanced indifferently past Liu Weiguo and greeted Elder Lin.
"Old Lin, do you still remember me?"
"Oh, isn't this Captain Chu?" Old Lin saw Chu Junbai and Mu Xiaowan holding hands and suddenly realized, "Oh, so you're Xiaomu's husband. I heard from Xiaomu that you're a soldier. I didn't expect it to be you."
Old Lin quickly introduced it to his wife.
Chu Junbai greeted her politely, "Teacher Han!"
"I apologize for not having time to visit you both until today. I've finally found some free time."
Chu Junbai held up the two large, fat fish in his hand. "These are from a friend's fishpond. Where's the kitchen? I'll put them in there for you."
"Captain Chu, you're too kind! Let me take it!" Teacher Han took the fish and went to the kitchen.
When she came out, she had three bowls and three pairs of chopsticks in her hands.
After everyone had finished, Liu Weiguo became somewhat unwilling.
"I didn't know you were all coming, so I didn't cook much today." If Liu Weiguo had known he was cooking for Chu Junbai, he wouldn't have cooked any extra food even if you killed him.
The reason he said that was because he didn't want to give it to Chu Junbai.
But who is Chu Junbai? Does he care about saving face?
"I've heard that Mr. Liu is a good cook. Why don't you cook a fish so that Mr. Lin and Teacher Han can have a taste?"
Old Lin said, "This will take a long time to make. How about this, Shaoqing, go to the cafeteria and get some food."
Teacher Han hurriedly went to get the money. Chu Shaoqing didn't want to go out, but Liu Caiwei followed him.
Mu Xiaowan stood up to cut the melon.
During the meal, Mu Xiaowan was very quiet. She focused on eating the cold shredded vegetables. Liu Weiguo said to Chu Junbai in a slightly sarcastic tone, "Captain Chu, do you not know how to cook? Every time Xiaomu is with me, she looks like she hasn't eaten for days."
After he finished speaking, he pushed the cold shredded vegetables towards Mu Xiaowan, saying, "Eat more if you like it."
Chu Junbai put down his chopsticks, inwardly scoffing. Liu Weiguo was trying to say that he understood Mu Xiaowan better, and also that Mu Xiaowan was close to him.
Only those who cannot obtain something resort to verbal sparring.
He smiled faintly, "No wonder Mr. Liu is so rich. He even wants to make money from the chef's job. How much do you charge for a meal? Let me see if I can afford to hire him."
Mu Xiaowan chewed on the shredded chicken, thinking to herself, "I didn't expect Chu Junbai to be so venomous."
Liu Weiguo's face turned cold. "It's not that I look down on Captain Chu, but your salary probably isn't even enough to buy groceries."
He then turned to Mu Xiaowan and said gently, "Xiaowan, if you want to eat anything, just tell me. As your best partner and best friend, I'm happy to offer it to you."