Chapter 673 - 654: State Banquet Dongpo Pork
Fu Yu hung up the phone and looked at Liu Yuqing.
Liu Yuqing, her face flushed and eyes wandering, asked softly, "What happened? Who was on the phone?"
Fu Yu also felt a bit awkward, "Something came up suddenly. I have to leave right now."
Liu Yuqing was taken aback, "Right now?"
Fu Yu nodded, "It’s urgent."
Liu Yuqing was at a loss for words.
Urgent?
Could anything be more urgent than a kiss?
After waiting so long for this...
What a bummer!
What to do!
And this call came at such a perfect time!
Something just feels off, but I can’t put my finger on it.
Liu Yuqing glared, seeing Fu Yu also looking unwilling, and couldn’t help but feel a bit resentful.
Forget it, forget it!
He’s right here, and a kiss can happen anytime.
Liu Yuqing calmed her mood before speaking, "Then go quickly, don’t delay what’s important."
"Is there something at the restaurant?"
It was just about time for dinner.
Fu Yu nodded and reached out to hold Liu Yuqing’s hand.
Liu Yuqing’s hand was very soft and felt comfortable to hold.
For a moment, Fu Yu got distracted.
Seeing Fu Yu nod, Liu Yuqing thought she guessed it right, thinking there was an issue at Qianlima’s kitchen, prompting Fu Yu to rush back.
After all, Fu Yu always treated Zhao Meng’s instructions like royal decrees; he’s truly responsible.
"Alright, then go quickly, don’t delay what’s important."
The two hurried down the mountain and out of the park.
Standing at the park entrance.
Fu Yu looked a bit troubled.
With Qianlima in the south and Shangshi Private Kitchen in the north.
It wasn’t possible to share a ride.
Just then, a taxi drove over.
Fu Yu quickly flagged it down, and when the taxi stopped, he opened the door.
Liu Yuqing got into the car and scooted further inside.
Unexpectedly, Fu Yu didn’t get in but instead told the driver Liu Yuqing’s home address.
Liu Yuqing was surprised, "You’re not coming with me?"
Fu Yu shook his head, "It’s not on the way. You go first, I’ll get another one."
Liu Yuqing stared blankly as Fu Yu closed the car door.
Not on the way?
So it’s not to go back to Qianlima?
Then where is it?
Liu Yuqing leaned against the back window, watching Fu Yu flag down another taxi, which then turned and went the opposite direction.
She took out her phone, intending to send Fu Yu a message asking where he was going.
But after typing it out, she never sent it.
Fu Yu said he had something to do, so pursuing it further seemed a bit much.
They’re not even together yet, and acting like this might make Fu Yu feel restricted and not free.
They say to give each other some freedom for a long-lasting relationship.
She’s aiming to marry Fu Yu and spend her days with him.
Thinking of this, her ears got warm, but her heart felt much more at ease.
She trusts Fu Yu’s character.
If Fu Yu says he has something to do, he surely does have something to do.
As for Fu Yu, he quickly flagged down a taxi and, as soon as he settled in, called Liu Yunong.
"Master, I’m just in the taxi now. In about forty minutes, no, half an hour, I should be there."
Liu Yunong answered the call, heard Fu Yu, took a deep breath, and then replied, "Alright, no rush, be safe on the road."
Hanging up the phone, Liu Yunong’s tension eased slightly.
Wang Yulong glanced over and asked, "Boss, did something happen?"
Liu Yunong arrived late at the restaurant today, looking as if the sky was falling from the moment she stepped in.
It made everyone in the restaurant nervous, hardly daring to breathe.
Liu Yunong, feeling better, relaxed her expression.
"Oh, it’s nothing, I just remembered we’re supposed to make Dongpo pork for the state banquet today, and I wanted Xiaofu to come back and learn."
Wang Yulong was a bit surprised.
Teaching Fu Yu to make Dongpo pork?
That’s a signature dish at their restaurant.
Only veteran chefs who have served for decades get a chance to learn the recipe and seasoning details.
And now, Liu Yunong plans to teach Fu Yu?
This is... preparing to cultivate Fu Yu as a successor?
Truly devoted to mentoring.
Wang Yulong looked at Liu Yunong and thought about many things...
...
Ai Houkuan got promoted.
Previous leader Wang Qingyu was getting promoted, leaving a vacancy with Ai Houkuan as a nominee.
Today, everyone bid farewell to the old office director, with everyone in the building gathered.
Photos were taken together as mementos.
The old director did well at work and had widespread connections, and the person coming to fetch him was his old friend, Xiao Peng.
Xiao Peng held a high position, had no airs, and was quite amusing.
This time, he came in a personal capacity, accompanying provincial office staff and the driver.
Bei’an is his hometown, and there’s much he needs to arrange on this trip.
With people from above visiting, several city leaders accompanied them.
As the newly appointed Ai Houkuan, the pressure was no small thing.
First was the farewell dinner that night.
Everything from the location to the dishes needed confirmation.
Thankfully, there weren’t many leaders eating.
In total, five from above, plus himself, made six people.