Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 282: Receiving the Reward (1/2)
Chapter 274: Chapter 282: Receiving the Reward
Deng Tong thought himself well-traveled and culinarily experienced. Although he’d heard that the Han Family’s food was good, he figured at most it would taste a bit better. But as the dishes were served, he realized most of what was on the table were things he had never tried, some he had never even seen, totally unrecognizable, and the wafting aromas made his mouth water.
“It seems I really came on the right day. Thank you, Sister-in-law, for going through the trouble to arrange such a wonderful meal; you’ve allowed me a most satisfying feast.”
“You are too kind, Young Master Deng. I thought that since you’re used to having meat and fish regularly, I’d prepare some simple dishes so you could change things up a bit. Please try them and see if they’re to your liking?” Su Wenyue was confident in the meal she’d arranged, and having tasted it herself beforehand, although adhering to the virtue of modesty, she spoke thus.
A very satisfied Deng Tong ate his fill. If it weren’t for the fact that he absolutely had to return the next day, he honestly wished he could stay at the Han Family to enjoy a few more meals. Upon leaving, he didn’t forget to ask Su Wenyue for a few recipes; if he couldn’t regularly dine at the Han Family, he might as well have his own cooks figure them out.
After the meal, Deng Tong also made a special visit to see the three little guys. Looking at the three rosy and spirited babies, he sighed wistfully, feeling a tinge of envy for Han Yu, who had married such a beautiful, tender daughter-in-law. Not to mention her cooking skills, the most important thing was her ability to give birth. She had triplets on her first go and raised them so well—everything about them was admirable, and it was impossible not to be envious.
“I couldn’t make it for the children’s full moon celebration, so this is a little welcome gift for the three babies. Please accept it, Sister-in-law.” Deng Tong was clearly prepared, presenting three identical jade pendants. The jade was translucent and delicate, flawless, clearly of the highest quality.
“Young Master Deng, these jade pendants are far too valuable; the children cannot accept such expensive gifts from you,” Su Wenyue quickly refused on behalf of the children.
“I prepared these specifically for the three babies; please don’t be so modest with me, Sister-in-law. It’s not often I encounter a friend like Xiu Qi (Han Yu’s courtesy name), with whom I get along so well. I’ll be imposing more in the future. These few jade pendants aren’t a big deal; they are merely a token of my regard, so please don’t refuse them.”
Hearing Deng Tong speak in such a manner, Su Wenyue turned her eyes to Han Yu and, upon receiving his signal, accepted the jade pendants, “Then, on behalf of the three children, I thank Young Master Deng.”
After personally escorting Deng Tong back, Han Yu returned to find his wife waiting for him in the room, eyes eagerly searching, still in her day clothes at such a late hour. Thinking back to the meal earlier, his wife must have overheard his conversation with Deng Tong. Most likely she was waiting exactly for this reason. Han Yu felt somewhat helpless; this was just his wife’s nature.