The two people did not go directly into the main house, but went to the side room on the left.
It was very spacious inside, with only a few tables and chairs. Seeing this decoration, Lin Siya was sure that this was a restaurant, a bit like the private kitchens in Houshi.
She was very curious that such a restaurant could exist in this day and age.
Seeing her curious look, Fu Sinian spoke up to explain.
"This is a private restaurant. Normally, they wouldn't receive guests unless they were acquaintances. The owner of this restaurant, whose surname is Wang, was a comrade-in-arms of my grandfather. When he was in the army, Grandpa Wang was a cook and he saved my grandfather's life on the battlefield. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Grandpa Wang returned to his hometown.
At that time, Grandpa Wang's wife was still alive and had given birth to a son for him. However, when he returned, his wife was already seriously ill in bed and died a few years later. He raised the child by himself and brought the child up. He also helped the child get married and have children. However, he didn't expect that a few years ago, his son also died of illness and his daughter-in-law ran away. Now he only has this little granddaughter left, the child we just met.
Grandpa Wang had been injured on the battlefield and could not do heavy work, but he had very good skills. When he was in the army, a soldier from a royal chef family taught him. Later, the soldier died. Before he died, he left their family's secret recipe to Grandpa Wang, because without him, there would be no one left in the soldier's family.
After Grandpa Wang got the secret manual, he devoted himself to studying cooking whenever he had time. His skills improved by leaps and bounds. If he hadn't retired due to injury, he might have been promoted to the central government with his cooking skills."
Lin Siya was deeply moved when she listened to Fu Sinian's story. Many people at that time had come through bullets and gunfire, and after the founding of New China, they quietly returned to their ordinary lives.
"Grandpa Wang's cooking skills are so good, why doesn't he work in a state-owned restaurant?"
"It's mainly for Xiaomei. The child's father died when she was born, and her mother ran away. Grandpa raised her with just rice soup and porridge. The child's health is not good, and she can't be left alone, so Grandpa has been raising her himself. If he went to work at a state-owned restaurant, there would be no one to help take care of the child."
"So that's how it is."
Lin Siya expressed her full understanding, saying that children who lost their parents at a young age are inherently very sensitive. Fortunately, the child has a great grandfather who can accompany her throughout her growth.
"This restaurant was also set up by some of the old man's former comrades. We only serve acquaintances and only do business with acquaintances, mainly for safety reasons."
Just as the two were talking, there was a knock on the door, and an energetic old man walked in.
"Hahaha, boy, why are you here with this old man today?"
"Grandpa Wang, long time no see. I brought my partner here for dinner."
Fu Sinian quickly stood up and began to introduce himself.
"This is my girlfriend, Lin Siya, who currently works in the city's Propaganda Department."
"Good boy, you're amazing! You've found a partner so soon. Your grandpa must be very happy now."
"Hello, Grandpa Wang!"
Lin Siya also hurriedly greeted the old man. The old man had a loud voice and was in very good spirits. The only difference from others was that he walked with a limp, which must have been caused by injuries sustained on the battlefield.
"Okay, okay, you are a good boy. Today, I will show you my skills. You two wait here. I will go back to cook. Xiaonian, let's have a drink together later."
"Okay, Grandpa Wang, thank you for your help."
"What's the trouble with this, you little brat!"
After the old man finished speaking, he limped away, leaving behind the child who had just opened the door. The child looked at Lin Siya curiously.
"Is your name Xiaomei?"
"Sister, how do you know my name?"
"Of course I know. This brother told me."
"Sister, you are so beautiful."
"You're so cute too!"
Lin Siya touched the little girl's face, then took out a few candies from her pocket: "Since this is our first meeting, I'll treat you to some candy."
Xiaomei didn't take the candy immediately, but glanced at Fu Sinian.
"Take it, this beautiful sister is your brother's match."
"Thank you, beautiful sister!"
Xiaomei was very happy. She reached out to take the candy that Lin Siya handed to her, but she didn't eat it immediately. She put it carefully in her pocket.
"Why don't you eat it? Don't you like candy?"
Seeing the child's actions, Lin Siya asked curiously.
"I like eating candy, but I want to wait until Grandpa is done with his work and then eat these candies with him."
Hearing the child's innocent and simple words, Lin Siya was also very moved. This child was taught very well by the old man.
When the food was served, Lin Siya felt her mouth was watering at the charming aroma.
This smells so good! Although they are just some seemingly ordinary dishes, you can tell that they are different just by smelling them.
"Good boy, this is your first time here, come and try my cooking skills. I'm not bragging, but my cooking skills are among the best in this area."
Grandpa Wang was holding a bottle of wine in one hand and a plate of food in the other, and he looked very happy.
"Grandpa Wang, please stop. I just heard Er Anian's introduction of your excellent cooking skills. When I smell this fragrance, I really believe it."
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