vstars Chapter 397 You're Too Vain, Kid
Chapter 397 You're Too Vain, Kid
Because Xu Tingfeng went into the kitchen, Fang Li didn't dare to go in either.
Feeling restless, Xu Fangye sat with Xu Qingrang in the living room watching TV for over an hour before finally coming out and calling out, "Dinner's ready!"
Xu Qingrang immediately turned off the TV, and Fang Li hurriedly pushed him toward the dining room.
After the family was all seated, the two men who had been busy in the kitchen for a while finally came out, each carrying a plate of food.
After the two of them placed the dishes on the table, everyone at the table looked at the large table of food in front of them.
"sure!"
Xu Chengchuan went back to his room, took a shower, changed into casual clothes, and sat down with his hair still half-wet.
He looked at Han Xi with some surprise, then at Xu Tingfeng, who was beaming with pride, and said, "Second Uncle, I didn't realize your cooking skills had improved so much these past few years!"
Xu Qingrang smiled and said, "Whether it's good or not, we'll have to try it to know. Please sit down."
Xu Tingfeng immediately ran to Fang Yun's side with a solicitous expression, pulled out a chair for her, and sat down next to her after she was seated.
At the same time, Han Xi appeared quietly beside Fang Li.
As soon as the two sat down, Fang Li secretly reached under the table, hooked his finger, and whispered, "Did you see the message I sent?"
"..." Han Xi turned to look at her.
Fang Li exclaimed in surprise: "You didn't see it, did you?!"
Han Xi paused slightly, then smiled faintly, took her outstretched hand, and squeezed it.
Fang Li instantly understood, and the tension in her heart eased slightly.
On the main seat.
Xu Qing picked up the nearest piece of spare rib and put it in his mouth.
“This smell…”
All eyes immediately fell on the old man.
Xu Qing slowly finished the ribs in his mouth, then nodded with a satisfied look, "Not bad, not bad at all! Who made this sweet and sour ribs?"
Xu Tingfeng's face darkened slightly as he looked at Han Xi opposite him.
Xu Qingrang chuckled: "I didn't expect you to actually know how to cook. You're quite skilled. Where did you learn?"
Han Xi replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "During those years abroad, I couldn't get used to Western food, so I figured it out myself."
"It's clear that you're more talented than some people."
Some of the people mentioned looked grim, glaring at Han Xi. "Dad, you haven't even tasted what I made yet. You're speaking too soon."
Xu Qingrang twitched his beard and said, "I know your level too well. You're not as good as Xiu Jin."
"Dad! Why are you always making others feel superior!"
Xu Tingfeng retorted, "I've visited many famous chefs over the years, and my culinary skills are no longer what they used to be. If you don't believe me, ask A-Yun. She feels uncomfortable if she doesn't eat my cooking every day!"
Fang Yun lowered her eyes and smiled softly.
Xu Qingrang nodded. "Okay, then try yours. Which ones did you make?"
Xu Tingfeng confidently stood up and turned the three dishes, which were unconventional and clearly distinguished from the large table of dishes, to the old man.
Looking at the dish, which was considered to be of decent quality, Xu Qingrang picked up his chopsticks with a helpless expression, added a little bit, and put it in his mouth.
"How is it?" Xu Tingfeng tried to sound confident, but a hint of nervousness was still in his eyes.
Xu Qingrang: "It's alright, there's been some progress."
Xu Tingfeng's face darkened: "That's it?"
"if not?"
"Dad! I've put in so much effort all these years, and all I get in return is a 'not bad' from you?"
Xu Qingrang: "Have you forgotten your previous level?"
Xu Tingfeng fell silent, glancing at Han Xi across from him. His face was dark and menacing, as if he wanted to devour someone.
"You've really improved a lot compared to before. Xiaoyun is finally free from your torment."
"What do you mean by 'poisoning'? I've gone to great lengths for A-Yun's health."
“I told you long ago that you have no talent in this area. Xiaoyun has been spoiling you. You should be content with your current level.”
Xu Tingfeng sat back down angrily, his face sullen and silent.
Xu Qingrang, however, added fuel to the fire, saying, "Xiujin, I didn't expect you to be such a good cook. It seems that our Guobao won't have to suffer with your mouth from now on."
One sentence made Xu Tingfeng's face darken even more.
"Good chefs are everywhere. If my Guobao likes them, I'll find her ten or eight tomorrow!"
After saying that, he looked at Han Xi with a deep gaze: "Don't think that just because you can cook and have won over Guo Bao's grandfather, I'll agree. Judging from what happened today, you're too vain and not honest at all!"
"......"
The people at the table looked at each other, all trying not to laugh.
Xu Fangye almost didn't want to admit that this was his father; he was being incredibly childish.
Fang Yun, too, smiled with a helpless expression.
Looking at the table, Xu Chengchuan was the only one who had been eating with his head down since the dishes were served, looking very satisfied. Two dishes were already empty before anyone else had even tasted them.
"Alright, if you're not as skilled as others, so be it. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"dad!"
Xu Qingrang: "Alright, alright, everyone, hurry up and eat! If we don't eat soon, Cheng will have eaten it all!"
"......"
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Fang Li's love for delicious food is something she inherited from her mother, Fang Yun.
Fang Yun looks like a young lady from a prominent family, gentle and polite, but she actually loves to eat delicious food.
Otherwise, Xu Tingfeng wouldn't have kept struggling all these years despite clearly lacking talent in cooking.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard he struggled, his hopes of winning his wife's heart through her stomach were destined to be dashed.
This meal was the most frustrating one Xu Tingfeng had eaten in years.
In contrast, Fang Yun was all smiles when facing Han Xi after the meal, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
"Young Master Han..."
Han Xi: "Auntie, you can just call me Xiu Jin."
After dinner, everyone moved to the living room, where the maid was tidying up the dining room.
Fang Yun sat on the sofa with a teacup in her hand, looking at Han Xi with a slight smile: "Alright, then I'll call you Xiu Jin."
"Since your relationship with Guobao is already a done deal, and you two are in love, as your mother, I will naturally not interfere any further."
Xu Tingfeng sat to the side with his head tilted to the side, not saying a word, his dissatisfaction expressed through his expression.
Fang Yun: "But Guo Bao is our only daughter. She can't just go with you without any clear reason, do you understand?"
Han Xi nodded: "I know, my mother is already preparing for the wedding, she..."
"What! Your Han family didn't even get our permission before making these wedding plans on your own? You're putting on such a serious act, but you're just playing games with me, acting first and asking questions later!"
"Uncle, you've misunderstood."
"Stop making excuses! Let me tell you, just for this reason, I..."
"My parents will arrive tomorrow," Han Xi interrupted Xu Tingfeng.
Although it was somewhat impolite, it did manage to make Xu Tingfeng pause and fall silent.
Han Xi said seriously, "Of course, the wedding needs the approval of both families' elders. So, after my mother learned that the two of you were returning to China, she immediately bought plane tickets and will arrive tomorrow."