Chapter 308: The Young Man

Dai Qing cooked a large dish of chicken and a braised fish, but later felt it was not enough, so she stir-fried a vegetable and a plate of tender tofu, making a total of four dishes.

Looking at the dishes on the table, Xing Zhou and Tang Zikai looked at each other, and they both looked at Dai Qing in amazement.

“You really can cook.”

He originally thought that Dai Qing could only cook simple home-cooked meals, but he didn't expect that the dishes she served were so interesting.

"They are all home-cooked dishes. I usually have nothing to do, so I think about what to eat."

Dai Qing looked at the two people's surprised eyes and explained casually.

"Today, there are only three of us, so we'll make something simple for you to try first. Tomorrow I'll show off my skills and make a few more dishes. Of course, the taste will be more like our local cuisine, I don't know if it suits your taste."

“It smells good.”

Xing Zhou sat down, looked at the large plate of chicken in front of him, and picked up the chopsticks.

Those who often hang out in hotels and restaurants have long been tired of eating out. After all, they still find home-cooked meals to be the most appetizing.

Tang Zikai took a step ahead of him, picked up a piece of chicken and put it into his mouth. After chewing it for a few times, his eyes lit up.

“Tasty, firm meat, fragrant~”

Xing Zhou also took a piece, tasted it, and nodded in agreement.

"That's really good. With your skills, you can definitely open a shop."

"As long as you like it."

Dai Qing sat opposite them, feeling particularly relaxed as she watched the two of them eat enthusiastically. As a cook, her greatest joy was watching the food she cooked being eaten up.

Looking at the wine beside her and the dishes on the table, Dai Qing couldn't help but laugh.

"I bought the wine on purpose, but now it seems like it doesn't go with me."

Western restaurants pair well with red wine, and the home-cooked dishes she made are suitable for a bottle of Lao Bai Gan.

"As long as there are vegetables to eat, what kind of wine do you want to drink?"

Tang Zikai glanced at the wine beside him and waved his hands. They usually drank a lot during gatherings, so they didn't care about this one or two meals.

"There are some good wines in my grandfather's study. I'll get you two tomorrow."

"Pfft~, be careful of getting beaten." Xing Zhou looked at him, curled his lips, and teased him rudely.

"My grandpa used to love collecting wine, but now he doesn't even know how much he has hidden." Tang Zikai chuckled. Besides, grandpa lives in a nursing home every day, so how would he have time to drink?

It would be a waste to just leave it there, so I might as well bring a few bottles back for Dai Qing to entertain the guests.

Dai Qing listened to Tang Zikai's tone and quickly refused, "Don't bother, I'll go to the mall tomorrow and buy a few bottles for backup, no need to touch Mr. Tang's private collection."

She felt embarrassed to accept Mr. Tang’s collection of wine.

Besides, she doesn't drink, so there's no need for Tang Zikai to be the thief.

"Don't worry about it. I'm giving it out for my grandfather, so he doesn't get hurt by drinking it when he comes back one day."

Tang Zikai didn't care at all. He picked up another piece of fish and put it into his mouth. Although the army's food was not bad, it was a big pot of food after all, and there was still a gap compared to individually cooked dishes.

After the meal, the three of them finished all four dishes.

Tang Zikai put down his chopsticks and rubbed his stomach, "It feels good."

"I haven't had such a good meal in a while. Home-cooked food is indeed good for you." Xing Zhou wiped his hands with a napkin. "You will definitely have people eating for free here in the future."

Dai Qing smiled and said, "As long as I'm here, you're always welcome."

Fortunately, I made four dishes, otherwise, it might not be enough.

Dai Qing cleared the dishes and sent them to the kitchen for washing. She told them to go to the tea room to drink tea. "We are not strangers. Please do as you please. I will go over after I finish cleaning."

"I'll help you wash the dishes."

Tang Zikai rolled up his sleeves and was about to intervene when Dai Qing refused.

"The plates and bowls will be cleared up in a moment, so you don't need to get involved. Besides, I'm worried that you might break my plates and bowls. I just bought them, and I don't want them to get bumped."

How can we let guests wash dishes?

"Don't underestimate me. I did everything in the army. Not only did I wash dishes, I even fed pigs."

Tang Zikai stood by and directly refuted,

"Don't look down on us soldiers. The army is a place where we can train ourselves. Not to mention washing dishes, I can even roll out dumpling wrappers."

Dai Qing was dumbfounded. "Does the Special Operations Department have so much work?"

Not only do you roll out the dumpling wrappers, you also feed the pigs?

"Haha... Tangzi, do you really have to tell Xiaoqing all your embarrassing stories?"

Xing Zhou couldn't stop laughing. It was really unbearable to watch. He never thought that this upright and iron-blooded man would have such a stupid day.

If this guy doesn't like Dai Qing, he will poke his eyes out.

Unfortunately, that tough guy hasn't changed his mind yet and is still in the mind of an older brother or sister.

Alas, the sorrow of straight men.

Listening to Xingzhou's teasing, Tang Zikaisi didn't care at all.

"We have been in so many embarrassing situations since we were little, and we both know it. There is nothing to hide. Why are you laughing? We are the same."

They grew up naked, played with mud, dug out bird nests, and even secretly broke the glass in their teacher's house.

Although I was later grabbed by my parents by the collar and forced to give gifts, apologize, and write a self-criticism to the teacher...anyway, I did a lot of naughty things.

What qualifications do you have to make fun of him now?

Xing Zhou: “…”

So, what's so great about embarrassing things?

Wouldn't it be better to talk about their great achievements? They didn't just do bad things. Young people are full of vigor and vitality, and they have done a lot of things that are applauded.

"Whatever, I'll go get some tea."

Xing Zhou glanced at him and went straight to the tea room.

Dai Qing packed up her things and took them to the kitchen to wash. Tang Zikai followed her to the kitchen and watched her wash efficiently, feeling a little at a loss as to where to start.

"It's too tiring to cook by myself. It's better to find a restaurant to entertain guests next time."

After eating, you can just lift your legs and leave without having to wash or brush your teeth.

Dai Qing nodded. "I'm not familiar with this place. I can't find a good and cheap hotel here, so I have to do it myself."

Doing it at home, besides being a little more laborious, can also save you a lot of money.

"Ask me next time and I'll help you find it. From restaurants to street stalls, I know them all." Tang Zikai looked at her and spoke without thinking.

Dai Qing turned her head to look at him and chuckled, "Okay, I'll be ready soon, go have some tea."

A big man was standing next to her, interfering with her work.

Tang Zikai saw that he really couldn't help, so he could only turn around and leave.

"Got kicked out?" Xing Zhou was amused when he saw him come in.

Tang Zikai sat next to him, picked up the teacup and took a sip. He has never been a meticulous person, and tea tasting has nothing to do with him.

"If you like someone, you try hard to pursue them, just like a young boy, so silly."

No matter when, if you want to attract a girl's attention, you have to work hard to show your excellence instead of being impulsive like a boy.

Tang Zikai: “…”

What nonsense is this kid talking about? What is he talking about likes and dislikes?