Relics
After Zheng Cheng received his diploma, the chef of Overcooked Kitchen issued an important notice.
He appeared in the video wearing a black mask, and was almost overwhelmed by a wave of comments from fans.
"No, brother, you can make a living with your looks, why do you have to rely on your talent?"
[? I'm going to stop being a fan and become a fan of Hu Nao again from today!]
The first announcement is that the Liuzi Kitchen in Overcooked is over, and the roommates and Overcooked are going back home.
Notice 2: Before the filming, Hu Hanyu didn’t know what it was about.
An arm stretched out from the camera and handed him a piece of paper written entirely in English.
Hu Hanyu read it word by word, confirmed it twice, and stayed where he was.
"What's written on it?" The voiceover reminded him that the audience in the camera could not see the words on the paper.
Hu Hanyu tried to say something, but all he could see was his eyes turning red. Finally, he stood up and rushed towards the person outside the camera.
"Chengcheng...I love you." Hu Hanyu hugged Zheng Cheng for a long time before he regained his ability to speak.
"Okay, your mask is all wet. Let's record later." Zheng Cheng patted the back of the person in his arms, took off his mask, and started kissing him.
This is a letter of appointment.
Hired Hu Hanyu and his kaiseki restaurant "Sheli" to move into Forsyth on West Nanjiang Road.
This was the last condition that Zheng Cheng and Zheng Yuan discussed three years ago. Setting up Sheli was his practice work for opening a restaurant, and it was also a dream he helped Hu Hanyu realize.
"This is just the first step," Zheng Cheng explained his plan to him seriously, which was rare. "The relics will be spread all over Forset in the future. As long as the foresight is there, the relics will be there."
"You just need to take care of the cooking, and leave the rest to me."
"Hanyu, you have saved me countless times. Everything I have from now on will be half of yours."
The serious future plans were interrupted by Hu Hanyu's kisses falling like raindrops. The two entangled all the way from the living room and finally closed the bedroom door.
The camera was kicked over by someone. This single-family building, which carries Zheng Cheng's despair, unwillingness, transformation and sweet memories, is completing its mission in the most wonderful way.
Fans only saw the live participation lottery that they recorded later. They didn’t know that the video was interspersed with the two of them suddenly getting intimate, and how Zheng Cheng, who was sore all over the next day, finished editing the video while crying and laughing.
But fans found out that the mischievous and useless roommate was actually his lover, which counts as the third announcement.
As an account that produces vertical content, Hu Nao's private life did not cause much stir. Everyone still sighed that Hu Nao was indeed a professional chef, otherwise he would not be able to come up with so many dishes with limited ingredients.
However, things became different on the day when "Shari" officially opened.
Sheri's shop is small, hidden at the end of Forsythe's coffee lounge, retaining its original secluded feeling.
The opening ceremony was held in the coffee lounge, with flower baskets on both sides, the small sign on the side of the store door covered with red cloth, and a mixture of Japanese and Western-style tea snacks on the tables on both sides.
Fans who were selected to attend the opening ceremony were pleasantly surprised to find that the guests included actress Zheng Sisi, as well as the Little Green Book food blogger and the current number one fresh fruit girl.
"Besides us, there is another old friend, you should know him too." The fruit girl couldn't hide her excitement and covered her mouth with her hands while laughing.
"Teacher Hu Nao is really doing a great job quietly. He even invited celebrities but didn't tell us." After taking photos with the Fresh Fruit Girl, the fans excitedly discussed the matter carefully.
"That's right, he's just mute." A red-haired man suddenly joined the conversation, handing over a business card. "Welcome to check in at No. 72 Jiangkou Old Street, also run by Hu Nao. Coffee Brother will pick up the bill."
"Who would go like this? I'm so sorry to bother you..." The next second, Chu Tianyi was taken away by Ajuan while apologizing.
On the other side of the lounge, a sophisticated American woman greeted Xiaolian, who was studying the decoration details alone. "So, you must have been invited by Chen as well, right?"
"Hello, yes, I'm Chen's classmate." Xiaolian, still dressed in white, greeted her generously, "Are you Ms. Miles? I studied your work in class."
"Looks like I guessed right. He said he wants to introduce me to a classmate from Cornell's Department of Architecture." Ms. Miles stepped forward. "Do you like Margaritas?"
The Zheng family sat in the only private room in the "Shari".
"It's a rare occasion for the family to get together. You all should go and do your work. There's no need to stay here." Zheng Miao finally sent away the hotel management who came to show their support. He breathed a sigh of relief and went to chat politely with Hu Tianren who was sitting in the store.
There was not such a large gathering of people at the graduation ceremony. Zheng Cheng crossed his arms and looked around at the group.
Chen Min and Zheng Yuan were sitting at the innermost side of the private room, holding the Gyokuro brown rice tea brewed by Hu Hanyu and elegantly savoring the yokan.
"Why are there so many of you here? The box is almost full." Looking at them, Zheng Cheng, who had originally felt nothing, suddenly became nervous.
"What are you doing? Coming to show your support." Zheng Liu had finished his yokan and was replying to the message with a frown on his face.
If he didn't want Zheng Lu to cut the ribbon later, he really didn't want to see this horse face. Zheng Cheng adjusted the ribbon on his chest anxiously.
Having gotten used to the minimalist style in recent years, Zheng Cheng originally planned to wear a simple three-piece suit today, but Hu Hanyu picked out a shirt with ribbons for him, saying that his hair has grown a little longer now and it would look good on him.
Since he is the protagonist, I will obey him today.
"Brother Cheng, we have filmed all the empty shots outside. There are still thirty minutes before the official start. Hey, hello uncles and aunts, hello brother Liu." Xiao Ming held the camera and peeked in to greet everyone.
"Come in and sit for a while. You've finished what you need to do. I'm dizzy from seeing you wandering around." Zheng Cheng greeted him.
Xiao Ming waved his hand, said he was going outside to accompany Hanyu's parents, and ran away.
Alas, after working for so many years, he still hasn't learned to stick to his boss. He is exactly the same as when he first came to work as his assistant. Yan Xiaoming is really hopeless.
It was not until then that Zheng Cheng began to sigh.
Four years ago, he was still a "rich family's abandoned son" who was on leave from school and was arrogantly planning to take an unconventional path and become a food blogger to impress his family.
The rejection of "Shari" was a heavy blow to him. He held his breath and that led to the later creation of Guan Er Gongzi, Kitchen Nonsense, and the current Zheng Cheng.
This is the starting point of his transformation and where his happiness begins.
"Brother, come out and take a look." Zheng Sisi suddenly pulled him back from his thoughts in a hurry.
"What's going on? How could there be a problem?" Zheng Cheng walked out half-believing and half-doubting.
Zheng Yuan and his wife, as well as Zheng Liu, who were standing behind him, also stood up in tacit understanding.
"Why don't you go?" Zheng Cheng asked them to stay in the private room.
Zheng Yuan smiled mysteriously, "Let's show some concern together."
suspicious.
But nothing must go wrong.
The curtain was still drawn at the main entrance of the relic shop. Hu Tianren and Aunt Fangfang were sitting in the small shop. Zhou Ren and Chu Tianyi had slipped in at some point.
All the chairs in the middle of the store were moved away, and Hu Hanyu stood there waiting for him, still with a gentle smile on his face.
No one was talking, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zheng Cheng. There was a hint of happiness in the tense atmosphere, and he immediately guessed what would happen.
"Now?!" Zheng Cheng panicked, his steps faltering as he walked towards Hu Hanyu. "Aren't you going to wait until the opening ceremony is over?"
"Now is the best time." Hu Hanyu stepped forward and supported him, walking to the center of the store. "Now, the relic belongs to only the two of us."
"But..." Zheng Cheng's heart almost jumped out of his chest, and he couldn't help but want to speak.
"Shh." Hanyu told him to be quiet.
In fact, Zheng Cheng never thought that there would be such a moment in his life.
He has never liked romance and ritual. Born in a family with more rules than hairs, the complicated etiquette only puts pressure and constraints on him.
But at this moment, Zheng Cheng felt excited, as if it was the last second before the New Year's Eve countdown reached 0. Even though he knew what would happen next, he still couldn't stop the excitement and anticipation that was bursting out in his heart.
"Zheng Cheng, you have been the first step in every step we have taken. No matter what, we can't let you get ahead this time." Hanyu's tone was still light, but every word he said made Zheng Cheng's eyes more sore.
"You always complained that I couldn't find anyone after returning home because I was preparing for this. Don't you always say it's a win-win situation? I want to give it a try too."
He took out a small box and opened it quickly, and inside was a pair of earrings.
Only this time, it was a diamond, of undeniable size and brilliant fire.
Hu Hanyu is not allowed to wear rings when he is working.
But he could wear earrings forever.
"We can't have a red certificate, but your parents are very supportive of us having a blessing ceremony."
Everything in front of him seemed to be shot in soft focus and slow motion. Zheng Cheng could only see Hu Hanyu's smiling face, and the orange Fanta that he had worn on his earlobe for three years was slowly approaching him.
"One earring for each of us." Hu Hanyu approached him. "From now on, everything I have will be half yours. Are you willing?"
"Of course." Zheng Cheng's voice trembled. "Of course I do."
Zheng Sisi was about to ask Zheng Miao why Hanyu didn't just kneel down, but Zheng Miao interrupted her with tears in her eyes: "This is perfect... This is the best."
No one is kneeling to anyone, there is only equal affection between two people; no one is submissive to anyone, there is only mutual understanding and support.
Even though time has passed, Yan Xiaoming is still moved by Zheng Cheng and Hanyu. This love that floats in the air like a fairy tale can, for some reason, make a straight man like him emotional at any time.
He tried hard to control his hands to prevent the camera from shaking, and suddenly another hand reached out to help him steady the lens.
It’s Zhou Ren.
At this time, Zhou Min had already taken over the family business. The student-like air between his eyebrows had completely disappeared. His already sharp facial features, coupled with his gold-rimmed glasses, added an air of dominance that made Xiao Ming feel intimidated.
"Don't look at me, concentrate." Zhou Min didn't look at Xiao Ming. His eyes were fixed on the "newcomer" who was putting earrings on the other person. It was hard to tell what he was thinking.
"Will it take so long?" Hanyu tilted his head and wiped the tears from Zheng Cheng's face.
"Don't talk, I'm almost done!" Zheng Cheng bit her lip and scratched Hu Hanyu's earlobe for a long time before finally putting it in and fastening it.
He was dressed in a neat black outfit today, and his whole temperament was instantly brightened after putting on earrings.
So handsome.
Before Zheng Cheng could appreciate it carefully, Hu Hanyu's kiss came towards him along with the cheers from the people around him.
There were guests outside, and Zheng Yuan wanted everyone to keep a low profile, but he didn't stop Chen Min who was taking the lead.
"Why are you so excited?" Zheng Yuan was puzzled, but he saw pure happiness on Chen Min's face that he had not seen in decades. He stopped talking and also smiled and applauded.
Only when the sounds around him became clear again did Zheng Cheng slowly land from the bubble of happiness.
Opening, opening again!
"It's okay, it's okay, it's okay. I forgot I put powder on my face, and now it's all ruined." He hurriedly pushed Hanyu away.
"Brother, you use mine. I brought it!" Zheng Sisi went to get the bag.
"Sisi, your shade is too dark. Chengcheng, use mommy's." Chen Min quickly took out the powder compact. Before Zheng Cheng could react, she opened the powder compact, took out the powder puff and covered his face with it.
"Why are you still like when you were a kid? Your nose turns red when you cry."
Since childhood, the scent of cosmetics that he could smell in every hug fell on Zheng Cheng's nose.
Only then did Zheng Cheng realize that it had been so long since he had looked closely at his mother's face. This beauty-loving and strong-willed woman finally had the persistent crow's feet around her eyes.
At this time, Chen Min was concentrating on touching up Zheng Cheng's makeup and did not notice that the corners of her son's eyes and the tip of his nose had turned red again.
"Thank you, Mom." Before tears fell, Zheng Cheng hugged his mother, who was already much thinner than him, into his arms.
All these years of stubborn resistance finally turned into forgiveness with this thank you.
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