50 Remnants of the Republic of China IV (2/2)

”You are absolutely right.” Steward Wang smiled apologetically and retreated to the corner.

The servant girl beside the lady began to set up dishes, regardless of the poor environment, the fact that there were only three dishes and one bowl of soup, and only a single servant girl, the gestures were quite grand. Outsiders would've thought that some noblility had arrived.

Sir Huang took a bite of the stir-fried cabbage first, he didn't speak, but his expression expressed his dissatisfaction. Then he tasted the shredded potatoes.

”Not bad, better than the one before.” Sir Huang said.

Sir Huang was obviously more satisfied with the potato shreds, while his wife's taste was lighter. After eating only a few mouthfuls of cabbages and rice, she expressed that she was full and no longer wished to eat anymore.

Maybe it was because of the potato shreds, or maybe because he originally had a huge appetite. Sir Huang stopped only after eating three full bowls of rice and motioned for the servant girl to ladle soup for him.

The servant girl was smart. She scooped out half a small bowl of soup for him and placed it steadily in front of him.

Sir Huang took a sip.

”Where did you find this cook?” Sir Huang put down the bowl and asked.

”He was an assistant chef in Taifeng Restaurant.” The steward replied.

”What a joke, as if you could hire the assistant chef of Taifeng Restaurant here to cook for you.” Sir Huang smiled, his expression changing for the first time.

Seeing Sir Huang smile, Steward Wang laughed even more exaggeratedly, but his voice was softer than his as he said, ”Sir has a good eye for detail indeed, he is just a child of 11 years, he probably just helped out for a few days in Taifeng Restaurant and called himself the assistant chef of Taifeng Restaurant, I wonder if Sir Huang is satisfied with him?”

”How many days left before we reach Shanghai?” Sir Huang asked.

”Five days, five days at most.”

”He shall do, he has good culinary skills, reward him.” Sir Huang raised his hand, and the servant girl handed two silver ingots to Steward Wang.

This was definitely a huge sum of money.

Steward Wang was elated and all smiles as he showered them with praises, ”You are too kind and generous, Sir Huang. I shall thank that boy for you. How many blessings must that kid have had in his previous life to have the opportunity to cook this meal for you today? It's his honor to cook for you, and he has even been rewarded by you. His ancestors are really looking out for him. ”

Sir Huang felt that Steward Wang was too noisy and asked him to leave.

Steward Wang stuffed the silver ingots into his own clothes.

Jiang Weiguo was still standing at the door. It was like autumn now. He was wearing a single thin garment, he felt numb after standing in the river wind for half an hour. When he saw Steward Wang coming out, he went up to him.

”Your food is good. This is what Sir Huang has rewarded you.” The steward threw him three copper coins.

Jiang Weiguo rushed to accept them.

After keeping the two silver ingots that were meant for Jiang Weiguo for himself, Steward Wang was in a good mood. He looked at Jiang Weiguo a lot more favorably now: ”You can go to Auntie Li's kitchen to eat as much gruel as you want. I'll add another steamed bun for you, four in total. You can stay in the kitchen during the day. You don't need to worry if you go back at night. I'll help you if your items have been snatched.”

”Thank you, Steward Wang.” Jian Weiguo thanked him profusely. To be honest, with his figure, the skinny and weak chickens in the cabin might not be able to snatch anything from him.

Seeing that he was witty and knew his place, Steward Wang nodded his head in satisfaction and left.

Jiang Weiguo walked quickly to the kitchen.