Xiao Jiu was embarrassed. "You're welcome, Auntie. When can I come over to help?"
Seeing the aunt's confused look, I said, "No need, no need, the two of them are enough. If you're curious, you can learn how to make it at home."
Xiao Jiu glanced at Junxiong subconsciously, only to see him chuckle.
"Mom, didn't I say before that Jinghe's braised pork rice is delicious?"
So I asked her to come and make me a portion, and I'd also like you to try it too.
As expected, he didn't say anything, and Xiao Jiu gave him a speechless look.
When his mother realized what her son was implying with his eyes, she subconsciously gave Tang Ze a reproachful look.
"You silly child, why didn't you tell me about something so important beforehand? Jinghe, he was just afraid you wouldn't come, that's why..."
"Auntie is fine. I know he needs a light and nutritious diet. Do you have any dietary restrictions? We can make other dishes instead."
Matsushima Kaeko looked at her with admiration: "You're so young, yet you can cook?"
"I'm an orphan, and I'm self-taught. I definitely can't compare to my aunts and the others, but I can try a little bit."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Tang Zejunxiong ordered the children's meal.
"I want pizza, pasta, roast meat, egg tarts, Mom, it's my birthday today, I can order food, right?"
Matsushima Kaeko rubbed her temples with a hint of helplessness. "Fine, fine, whatever you want today."
There's a kitchen in the basement, and a freezer with all sorts of ingredients downstairs. Jinghe, I'll have to trouble you to look after this child.
When Xiao Jiu was surprised that her house had two kitchens, Tang Zejunxiong had already begun to explain.
“Everyone in my family has very unique tastes, so sometimes one kitchen isn’t enough to keep us busy, so we install another one.”
I see.
"Isn't it because you're so picky? Everyone has to give way to you."
Despite being criticized by Kaeko Matsushima, Toshio Karasawa wasn't angry. He simply grabbed Shizuka and headed towards the basement.
I thought it would be dark downstairs, but it was surprisingly brightly decorated, and you couldn't tell it was a basement at all.
However, island nations are prone to earthquakes, so such houses are actually quite dangerous.
She subconsciously touched it, "Huh, these are all made of wood?"
Building a wooden structure underground would be very expensive!
This is six stories high!
"Except for the frame of the house, which was made of cement, the rest of the interior is made of solid wood."
Unlike my villa area, where the entire house is made of wood, that place has a higher safety factor.
If you're interested, you can go check it out during winter break.
Xiao Jiu immediately said apologetically, "No need, this is fine. Your home has a fresh and cozy style."
"Your auntie put a lot of thought into decorating, didn't she?"
Tang Ze rolled his eyes. "It wasn't her. She just talks. It was all the aunties and uncles who did it."
Xiao Jiu opened the refrigerator and freezer to look at the ingredients, and they were quite complete. It seems that this child has caused quite a bit of trouble for those aunties.
Moreover, the kitchen downstairs is also well-equipped, with a range hood, oven, gas stove, and all kinds of pots and pans.
After bargaining and some common taboos.
For example, they dislike purple, considering it a sad hue.
Green is considered the most taboo color, as it is seen as an unlucky color.
They avoid numbers like 9 and 4, and also avoid taking photos of three people together, believing that the person in the middle being sandwiched between the two on either side is an unlucky omen.
Furthermore, they dislike gold and silver cats, believing that anyone who sees such a cat will have bad luck, and they also dislike foxes.
After much deliberation, Xiao Jiu said, "Go up and ask them how many dishes they're preparing. Don't make sure the number they come up with sounds bad."
Tang Zejunxiong suddenly realized, "There's no need for such details, I don't care about these things."
Xiao Jiu looked up speechlessly: "You don't care, but the elders do. Go quickly."
Luckily I asked, and they said they were preparing eight dishes.
Junxiong wanted to eat everything, so he decided to make some of the things he knew how to eat to avoid being exposed if he encountered something he didn't know.
It's called a dish, but it's actually a Western-style dessert.
For example, egg tarts, crème brûlée, French fries, and sandwiches.
Of course, staple foods were also prepared, such as beef and tomato sauce spaghetti, roasted meat pizza, cheesy baked potatoes, and takoyaki.
In total, there are eight.
While she was busy, Tang Ze would help her, watching as various ingredients were transformed into delicious and visually appealing dishes in her hands.
His eyes lit up, and he looked at her with admiration: "You're so amazing! You can cook Western food so well."
The tragedy of left-behind children! In later generations, pre-made meals became rampant, so for the sake of food safety, she made them herself.
If you want to eat something, you have to learn how to eat it. Once upon a time, she was also a loyal fan of these junk food meals.
So it's understandable that Toshio Karasawa likes to eat it.
After the two of them brought the food to the table, the two aunties and Ms. Kaeko also brought the dishes they had prepared to the table.
These are all very common Japanese home-style dishes, such as miso soup, salmon sashimi, various flavored sushi rolls, grilled steak, steamed shrimp with Japanese tofu, sukiyaki, red bean rice, and vegetable salad.
No two ingredients were used the same, and everyone has their own preferences, so Kaeko gave her high praise.
The birthday dinner was a joyous occasion for both host and guests. Birthday cakes weren't common at that time, or perhaps the Tang family wasn't used to them, so there was no candle blowing out ceremony.
After the meal, they cut a plate of fruit and chatted together. Around three or four o'clock in the afternoon, Tang Ze saw her off as she left the neighborhood.
When they got home, Kaeko smiled at her son and said, "You like her? Is this Jinghe really an orphan?"
Tang Ze looked at his mother warily. "What, you don't like it? Besides, so what if he's an orphan? What did he do wrong?"
"Why are you being so sensitive? I was just asking. She's a good person, but you two aren't a good match."
"Of course I know we're not a good match. She also said that we can be friends, but it has nothing to do with a romantic relationship."
With his health, he might be gone any day. How could he be qualified to treat someone as a girlfriend?
His self-destructive demeanor deeply stung Kaeko: "She despises you?"
Tang Ze sighed speechlessly, "Where did you get the idea that he dislikes me? We're just friends. You're overthinking it."
Also, although she is an orphan, she is very hardworking and excellent, so please don't interfere in our relationship.
I was so happy that she came and even cooked my birthday meal. Mom, I've grown up, and it's time to let go.
If you keep controlling me, people will think I'm still breastfeeding.
Don't think that just because our family is well-off, everyone will want her. She was able to get into Tokyo University, so her future prospects won't be bad.
They wouldn't even deign to associate with me; besides, they rejected me from the start, and I only became friends with them after I persistently pestered them.
The more Tang Ze spoke, the more distressed Jia Huizi became, because her son had taken her love as a burden.
Just because someone comes to cook one meal, they negate the efforts of the previous twenty years. It's heartbreaking, but what can we do?
She had to admit that her son was truly happy today, happier than on any other birthday, and she couldn't spoil his mood.
All I could do was tell him: "Don't be too honest. Given your position, it's instinctive for you to be wary of the schemes of those around you, understand?"
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