books44 Chapter 168 The Problem Isn't Cooking Skills or Food
Chapter 168 The Problem Isn't Cooking Skills or Food
Grandpa Mu explained, "When they first came here, they didn't dare to make a big fuss, for fear of revealing their whereabouts and bringing disaster upon themselves. Later, the situation improved, and Tao Li also ran the restaurant diligently. But as business improved and his son grew up, people's hearts became chaotic."
After his two sons got married, they both eyed the restaurant, vying for it, afraid that their parents would end up with one of them. Tao Li didn't want to repeat the heartbreaking story of the previous generation, so he simply stopped running the restaurant and handed it all over to his two sons, letting them do whatever they wanted.
“No wonder, they invited us to dinner at home.” Mu Xudong gave his father a thumbs up. “Dad, you were right to think of me as your only son.”
Grandpa Mu said calmly, "What's the use of having so many children? If they are obedient and filial, one is enough, and it can save a lot of trouble!" Twenty years later, with the promotion of "eugenics" and "one-child policy," Ting Nan had to admire Grandpa Mu's foresight.
"Su Hong's breakfasts are really delicious. Yuan'er and I have eaten them quite a lot, especially the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Song Hong said that she and Tao Li met and fell in love because of a cooking competition. Now their family has separated, and the shop has been given to their two sons. They live separately with Huahua and the old man. Now their household expenses are covered by her breakfast stall, and fortunately, business is pretty good." Jiang Qianqian has now become good friends with Su Hong.
Mu Zhiyuan raised his hand, and Jiang Qianqian told him to speak, "Grandpa, is Grandpa Tao the best cook in Sister Huahua's family?"
Grandpa Mu thought for a moment and replied, "Hmm, you could say that. What's wrong, Yuan'er?"
"Grandpa, could you invite Grandpa Tao to my house to cook? I want to eat dishes made by a master chef!"
Jiang Qianqian roared, "Yuan'er, you glutton! Grandpa Tao is so old, why is he still coming to my house to cook for you? You're asking for a beating!"
Mu Xudong pulled his wife back. "My son, he's always thinking about food."
“Yuan’er, Grandpa Tao is getting old. He hasn’t cooked for many years, and it’s a sad thing for him. Let’s not talk about it.” Grandpa Mu also disagreed.
"Can't I? Don't chefs all like to cook?" Yuan'er looked completely bewildered.
Ting Nan said, "Grandpa, perhaps you could invite Grandpa Tao to our house for a visit. As for cooking, let Yuan'er suggest it himself. If Grandpa Tao is unwilling, we won't force him."
Grandpa Mu's face hardened. "Tingnan, why are you following Yuan'er's nonsense? Isn't this making things difficult for you?"
Song Tingnan expressed her thoughts: "Grandpa, I think Yuan'er makes sense - don't chefs all like cooking? And Huahua said that her grandpa has been depressed for years and can't muster any enthusiasm for anything, but he looks much better these days when he's with you. It must be because you are so open-minded that you have given him a lot of guidance."
I thought, Yuan'er is simple-minded and very persistent about food, perhaps she can help comfort Grandpa Tao, after all, it's not the cooking skills or the food that's wrong.
The three adults fell silent. Indeed, the problem wasn't the cooking skills or the food, but the unpredictability of human nature. This stalemate in the Tao family couldn't go on.
After a while, Grandpa Mu said, "Well, how about I give it a try? I'll invite Old Tao over for a visit, and then I'll leave the rest to you!"
“Okay, Dad, I also hope that Tao Li’s family will get better.” Mu Xudong agreed.
"You mustn't offend my good friend. It's rare for me to find someone I can chat with in the city," Grandpa Mu cautioned with some concern.
Mu Xudong patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Dad, once it's done, we'll be able to enjoy the 'Imperial Jade Banquet' often."
"Alright!" Grandpa Mu asked Tingnan, "Tingnan, which day do you think is suitable?"
"Grandpa, you can make an appointment if you think Grandpa Tao is in a good mood, as long as Yuan'er is home." Ting Nan felt that foodies without any distractions were the ones who won the chef's heart the most.
Grandpa Tao came on a Saturday, when Nan went back to Songjia Village. On Sunday, Yuan'er couldn't help but boast to her, "Brother Nan, you really don't have the luck! Grandpa Tao's cooking is so delicious, even his stir-fried vegetables are amazing!"