After Qin Luo and Wu Hua left the Wen family courtyard, they continued to talk about Wen Lang.
"Luo Luo, do you think the Wen couple really love their child? I don't think they care as much as Old Wen!"
Qin Luo recalled the Wen family couple; she had absolutely no good impression of them, but she still tried to analyze the situation objectively.
"It should be love, but their love is different from Lao Wen's. Lao Wen treats Wen Lang like a child, while they see Wen Lang as the cornerstone to change their family's fortunes!"
Wu Hua tilted her head: "What do you mean?"
Qin Luo then explained to it
"Old Wen doesn't have any grand ambitions. He only wants his young master to be well-fed, clothed, and healthy. The Wen couple hopes he can pass the imperial examination as soon as possible so that the Wen family can achieve glory again! But he is timid and cowardly and doesn't dare to stand up for himself when something happens!"
Wu Hua sighed upon hearing this.
"Sigh! This Wen couple is really strange. If you say they don't care about their son, they're both worried sick. If you say they do care, their son is dying, yet they still have the leisure to complain to others!"
Qin Luo could understand the behavior of these two people.
"They didn't really believe that Lao Wen would bring back any great doctors. After all, there's the class distinction. Seeing our age, they were even less convinced. They just thought we were just going through the motions, so they didn't pay much attention!"
"Then why don't they just say it directly?"
"That must be because Lao Wen said he met us at the auction house. They didn't know our background and didn't dare to offend us, so they could only chat with us about random things!"
After listening, Wu Hua couldn't help but exclaim, "Human love comes in so many forms! And even more so intricate schemes!"
The two chatted all the way and arrived at the Yuan residence around 4 PM. Old Master Yuan seemed somewhat surprised to see the two of them enter.
"Didn't you say you'd be back late? How come you're back so soon! Did you miss it? Is that kid already dead?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo and Wu Hua looked at him with an indescribable expression.
Then Wu Hua said angrily, "We've never failed in a fight. It's just that the host wasn't hospitable, so we came back!"
Yuan Longping was not surprised. After the two women left, he ordered someone to investigate the Wen family's situation.
I learned that Master Wen was a complete incompetent fool who couldn't do anything right.
She's like a pushover outside, easily manipulated by anyone, but at home she puts on a real show of authority.
Madam Wen also came from a humble background, had little formal education, and was arrogant and domineering.
The couple both enjoyed flattering the powerful and belittling the weak, but they pitied the young master Wen, who was not only academically accomplished but also well-mannered and knowledgeable.
With parents like these, I wonder what will become of him in the future!
Old Yuan picked up Wu Hua, who was almost turning into a little pufferfish with anger.
"Don't be angry, little one. We'll never go to a house like that again. Come on, let's have some freshly made almond milk."
As soon as Wu Hua heard about food, all her worries vanished.
"Okay! I want to eat lots and lots of it!"
"Alright, leave one bowl for your brother, and give the rest to the little one!"
The grandmother and grandson jogged to the dining room, while Qin Luo followed slowly behind, carrying the medicine box.
The dining room in the Yuan residence was spacious and elegant, with a faint woody fragrance.
A round table with a smooth, mirror-like surface was placed in the center of the hall.
Around the round table, the soft cushions of the armchairs carved with auspicious clouds...
Wu Huajing, a skilled martial artist, sat down at the table and finished the almond milk in her bowl in just a few sips!
Old Yuan happily served it another bowl, and by the time Qin Luo sat down, its second bowl was empty.
Old Yuan wanted to serve it, but Qin Luo stopped him.
"Mr. Yuan, dinner is coming up soon, don't give it any more water!"
Wu Hua looked at her with displeasure.
"I want it, and I want to drink yours too!"
After saying that, he drank Qin Luo's bowl as well. Worried that the two of them might argue over the food, Old Yuan told the maid to instruct the cook to make more.
Then he said to the two of them, "Little one, your brother is just worried that you'll overeat! Don't be unreasonable!"
Wu Hua pouted, clearly unhappy. She didn't understand why she was suddenly not allowed to eat anymore.
Seeing its pitiful appearance, Qin Luo helplessly tried to communicate with it in her mind.
“Son, it’s not that we don’t want you to eat, but we need to act like normal children. This place is different from other places. Their networks are all connected, and there are many people watching them. The identity that Elder Yuan gave you is already very conspicuous. If word gets out that you are different from ordinary people, it may bring trouble!”
Wu Hua hadn't expected this, and after hearing her explanation, she obediently put down the bowl.
"Grandpa, I'm not drinking anymore! I'll eat properly later!"
Mr. Yuan held its little hand in his palm and squeezed it gently.
"What a good child!"
The three chatted in the dining room for a while before preparing dinner.
Mr. Yuan instructed the kitchen to serve the dishes, and soon a series of exquisite dishes were brought to the table.
A moment later, the table was filled with all sorts of dishes, making everyone's mouths water.
The waiter stared intently at each dish of martial arts moves as it was served, as if he were about to devour the entire plate in the next second.
After all the dishes were served, a maid stood beside each person and began to serve them, placing a piece of fish on the plate for each person they were serving.
"My lords, this is 'Golden Abundance,' made with fish caught today, cut into chunks, fried until golden brown, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with freshly picked red pepper strips and bright green scallions. It is not only colorful, but also symbolizes wealth and good fortune!"
The three spoke in unison, in perfect unison, their voices melodious and pleasant.
Then he served each of the three a bowl of soup.
"This dish is Pearl Jade White Jade Soup! The tofu was made fresh by the chef, and only the tenderest part of each leafy green was used..."
As Qin Luo listened to their introductions, she glanced at the soup in her bowl.
The steaming soup emitted an enticing aroma.
The soup was clear, the tofu inside looked like white jade, and the green vegetables were vibrant and juicy.
Like jade inlaid within, it is both beautiful and nutritious.
Next came Longjing Shrimp, with translucent shrimp intertwined with tender green Longjing tea leaves.
Take a small bite, and the sweetness of the shrimp and the fragrance of the tea intertwine in your mouth.
It's as if the entire flavor of spring is locked in this dish.
They placed the crab meat lion's head meatballs, crystal pork jelly, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and other dishes on the table.
He introduced everything in detail, including the plates of exquisite pastries.
Qin Luo listened with great admiration; the maid could not only name each dish but also describe its ingredients.
She could answer Yuan Lao's questions about the cooking methods and heat control fluently, as if she had made all the dishes herself!
Noticing her curiosity about the maid, Mr. Yuan took the initiative to talk to her about it.
"They are specifically responsible for serving the dishes. The chef will inform them of the names of the dishes, ingredients, cooking time, and methods in advance, so they naturally know the details clearly!"
Even so, Qin Luo was still very impressed. If she were asked to remember it, well, she didn't have that kind of memory.
She looked at Elder Yuan and asked, "How many servants do you have in your household?"
Old Yuan himself wasn't quite sure either. He glanced at the butler, who immediately stepped forward to answer Qin Luo's question.
"Reporting to the young master, there are a total of 310 servants in the manor: 20 maids in the inner courtyard, 20 servants, 30 maids in the outer courtyard, 30 servants, 30 nannies and maids, 8 grooms, 20 cooks, 50 servants, and 2 physicians! There are also 100 guards and guards in total!"
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