Chapter 1392 - 1390: Small Wish
Yang Chen had always been very attentive to the matters concerning Meng Po.
Although she never spoke about these issues, Yang Chen understood them well in his heart. Meng Po appeared strong and untroubled on the surface, but inside, she was weak, craving safety, and harbored hidden hatred.
This hatred was buried very deep.
But no matter how deep, Yang Chen could see it.
He had already decided that he would avenge her. Even if she didn’t say it, there would come a day when those who had harmed her parents would pay the price!
Yang Chen believed in repaying blood debts in kind, because blood vengeance must be washed away with blood!
Looking at Meng Po’s serious face, Yang Chen smiled, reached out to rub her head, and laughed saying, "Let’s go! Home to eat hotpot!"
With this, Meng Po’s face relaxed a lot.
It must be said that Meng Po was also a bit of a foodie.
Don’t be fooled by her fiery figure, with a waist so slender it could be grasped with one hand, her appetite was by no means small.
After meeting up with others, everyone took a car back home.
At the manor.
The steward had received the news early.
The steward, who was brought in by Zhao Feiyang, was very professional, having undergone very rigorous training, and had served Leonard for many years. He was entirely suitable for managing the manor.
The steward’s name was Best, dressed in gentleman’s attire, with slightly white hair. Seeing Yang Chen and others, he respectfully said, "Young master is back! Please come in!"
Every action was carried out with great precision.
Wei Xueqing really liked this style, and couldn’t help but glance at the steward twice.
She had received more Western education and preferred this manner.
Upon entering the hall, they saw Fu Zhou, Ruan Ling, and Qin Zhiyuan waiting.
On the dining table, everything needed for the hotpot was already prepared.
The large round table, long chopsticks, plates and bowls, dipping sauces, all meticulously prepared.
All of this, thanks to Best.
"Today, I heard you wanted to eat hotpot, so Best specifically prepared for it!" Ruan Ling looked happy seeing Yang Chen and Ye Xin return.
Although having known each other for a while, every time she saw Yang Chen, Ruan Ling would appear excited and happy.
Fu Zhou was also very courteous, saying to Ye Xin, "Xiaoxin is here! Xiaochen said you’d come today, and we were all very happy. It’s been a long time since we’ve had hotpot, so this time everyone gathers together, eating and chatting like family. No need to stand on ceremony!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xin looked very pleased, addressing them as uncle and aunt, making the two beam with smiles.
Yang Chen glanced at Fu Zhou in surprise.
Yesterday, he seemed not very agreeable to their marriage, so why the sudden change of attitude towards Ye Xin?
Ruan Ling came over, pulling Yang Chen aside and urged, "Aren’t you our head chef? Hurry up and prepare the ingredients! I’ll help you!"
"No need! I can do it myself." Yang Chen hurriedly replied.
Ruan Ling didn’t want to be idle, so Meng Po quickly stepped in, saying, "Auntie! Don’t bother, I’ll help him! You all can sit there and chat!"
Ruan Ling looked carefully at Meng Po and slowly nodded.
It must be said, every woman by her son’s side was an absolute beauty.
Ye Xin’s peerless beauty was beyond question, a rarity seen once in a millennium.
Wei Xueqing had that aura of nobility and elegance, not something ordinary people could emulate.
Now Meng Po was even more of an exotic beauty, her face akin to Audrey Hepburn, fitting Flame Country’s aesthetic, not overly extravagant like those overseas beauties. But her looks were even beyond Wei Xueqing, comparable to Ye Xin.
"If only my son could marry all three, how wonderful would that be!" Ruan Ling mused to herself.
She knew very well that this wasn’t the feudal society anymore, leaning more towards a feminist era; polygamy was impossible. However, as a mother, a mother from Flame Country, she certainly hoped her son had the ability to marry several wives, have more grandchildren, and enjoy heavenly bliss herself.
Thinking this, Ruan Ling couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger.
Originally, her son and Ye Xin were just about to discuss marriage.
Though they had already obtained a marriage certificate, seeing that they were still sleeping apart, it clearly showed they hadn’t consummated the marriage. It was only by getting married that one could progress to this step, and only after this step could there be a chance of having grandchildren.
Now, good, Fu Zhou stuck a wrench in things, blocking this matter.
Otherwise, she was thinking of even holding a wedding for the two, to have grandchildren as soon as possible.
She couldn’t help but give Fu Zhou a glare, feeling depressed inside.
In the kitchen.
Best stood at the door and said to Yang Chen, "Young master! You just need to give the ingredients to the servants. They will wash them and hand them over to you to handle. But I suggest letting our chefs handle it; they have the ability to prepare the ingredients. I’ve learned that for hotpot, the focus is on the base ingredients. I think making the hotpot base is more important than handling the ingredients; you should do the more important things! Let them take care of those small matters."
Hearing this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but glance at Best.
This statement was indeed pleasing.
He naturally had to do more important things.
After looking at the ingredients, Yang Chen nodded, letting Best hand them off to others to handle, while he followed Meng Po to prepare the hotpot base.
Yang Chen planned to make a double-sided pot.
After all, some could not eat spicy food, some liked it spicy; since tastes varied, making it all spicy was not suitable for everyone.
A double-sided pot wasn’t limited to just spicy and non-spicy; he planned to make three types: three-flavor, mildly spicy, and fiercely spicy!
The three-flavor must not be bland; it must be flavorful. Mildly spicy would have an appropriate level of spice, refreshing.
Fiercely spicy, now that was intensely enjoyable.
Yang Chen had his formula; having previously studied under the Golden Knife Chef, he had improved and had a new level of control over the base ingredients.
After sautéing, frying, and simmering, the savory hotpot base was ready.
Carrying the pot out with oven gloves, he came outside.
The crowd saw Yang Chen bringing out the base along with its aromatic fragrance, their appetites piqued.
Following Yang Chen’s instructions, Best efficiently replaced it with a new large hotpot bowl, ample enough for many to eat together.
Once Yang Chen poured in the three types of ingredients, into the center dish he added soup, and began to heat it.
Returning the items to the kitchen, Yang Chen rubbed his hands together, saying, "Let’s get ready to eat!"
Best had already instructed someone to bring over the prepared ingredients and place them on the side.
Yang Chen had also prepared the dipping sauces, encouraging everyone to customize their flavors according to personal taste.
Night Fire and Purple Cultivator, along with the others, had already drunk quite a bit.
Once Yang Chen sat down, everyone turned their gaze to him.
Yang Chen smiled, took the beer handed to him by Night Fire, raised his glass, and said, "It’s been a long time since we’ve had hotpot."
Yang Chen looked at Fu Zhou and Ruan Ling, and solemnly said, "When I was young, my greatest wish was to eat hotpot together with my parents; now this wish has come true! Thank you all!"
Finishing his words, Yang Chen raised his beer bottle and drank!