Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: 284 (1/2)
Chapter 284: 284
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Wei Ruo stretched out her hand and took off the lid of the wine jar that Xiumei was holding.
As soon as she did, a strong, rich aroma of wine drifted out, instantly filled the entire study.
Wei Mingting, who had drunk countless wines, immediately recognized this as good liquor.
Wei Mingting couldn’t help but chuckle: “Ruoruo, you seem determined to make me suffer. If this were any other day, I would definitely drink this to my heart’s content, but right now, I’m not fully healed from my injuries.” That’s right, you can’t drink while your wound is still healing,” Wei Ruo agreed.
Then why bring such wonderful wine?” asked Wei Mingting.
Wei Ruo calmly explained, “If you take good care of yourself and rest properly you’ll recover much sooner. Then you could enjoy your drink. But if you don’t ’ rest, what could have been healed in two months might take three or five, delaying when you can drink again.”
Weighing her words, Wei Mingting paused then replied with a wry smile, “Ruoruo, this way of persuading me not to work too hard is a bit too …” A bit too unique.
Her mother would plead with him to rest more. But when it came to his daughter, she simply put a jar of wine in front of him, something he could see and smell, but not taste.
“I’m not persuading you to do anything, Father. I’m just stating a fact.” Then, Wei Ruo brought out cold cuts wrapped in oiled paper, unwrapping a piece of duck neck in front of Wei Mingting.
The bronze-colored duck neck, glistening with oil, exuded a mouth-watering aroma. &
“I also brought some appetizers for you, Father – some braised duck neck, duck feet, and a side of pig ears.”
Wei Mingting couldn’t help but chuckle again. Not only was he not allowed to drink, but she also brought a whole pile of appetizers.
“Ruoruo, are you testing my willpower?”
“Father’s willpower has always been remarkable, it didn’t falter even when facing sharp swords, will it be swayed by some good food and wine?” replied Wei Ruo.
Wei Mingting had no reply.
Looking at Wei Ruo, her small face didn’t show any excess emotions. No gentleness or concern.
Her words weren’t kind either and didn’t contain any advice, but Wei Mingting felt his daughter’s care.
Wei Mingting couldn’t help but laugh: “I’ve had enough work for today, I’ll go to the back courtyard dining hall with you – would you dine with me?” Wei Mingting had stayed in the study until now without having his morning meal. With his wife not there, there was no one to remind him, and he tended to lose track of time when he’s busy.
“Sure,” agreed Wei Ruo.
After that, Wei Mingting asked a servant to go inform the kitchen to prepare a meal, and then leisurely headed back to the dining hall with Wei Ruo.
After sitting down, Wei Ruo placed the snacks she brought on the table, and then sent Xiumei to Tingsong Garden to bring back the leftover winter melon tea from last time.
Under Wei Mingting’s watchful gaze, Wei Ruo brewed a large bowl of tea for him.
What is this?” asked Wei Mingting.
“This drink is called winter melon tea. Even though you can’t drink wine, Father, you can still have some beverages to accompany these cold cuts,” Wei Ruo explained.
Even without alcohol, you can still enjoy drinking a good beverage with your meal.
“Alright.” Curious, Wei Mingting took a sip of the winter melon tea Wei Ruo brewed for him.
The taste was light, sweet, and delicious, different from wine, but it had its unique flavor.
Following that, Wei Mingting tasted the cold cuts that Wei Ruo had brought back. He had tasted the braised pig ears before. But the duck neck and duck feet were new to him.
The taste of the duck cuts was different from the pig ears, but equally impressive.
Paired with the fresh taste of winter melon tea, Wei Mingting was delighted with the new culinary experience.