Chapter 80 (1/2)

Chapter 80: Culinary Skills

After busying working for the whole morning, Yuan Zhou first headed upstairs to clean himself and then changed his clothes before preparing to leave.

Of course, the broth for the Maltese with mixed fur colors was also indispensable. Yuan Zhou had already fed the dog at noontime when he took a break.

Sun Ming lived not far from here. It only took half an hour to get there by taxi; therefore, Yuan Zhou walked towards Sun Ming’s home at an unhurried pace.

“Yuan Zhou, you are going out, huh?” On the way there, Yuan Zhou met Boss Wang, who always had a big smile on his face.

“Yes. Boss Wang, no need to take care of your store?” Yuan Zhou also revealed a mild smile and greeted him.

“Came out to buy some vegetables. I see your restaurant really has a good business. You culinary skill is truly wonderful,” Boss Wang said with a smile.

“It’s passed down to me from my dad.” Yuan Zhou attributed his skills to his dad decisively.

“That’s for sure. At that time, your dad’s culinary skills in making noodles were really good.” Boss Yuan was lost in the reminiscence about the noodles cooked by Yuan Zhou’s dad.

“But the dishes are too expensive. I’m unable to afford them,” Boss Wang continued to say.

“Never mind. It’s mainly because of the costly and quality ingredients.” Yuan Zhou answered solemnly.

“Quality ingredients give rise to tasty dishes. It’s true.” Boss Wang nodded.

“Yes, that’s right. Boss Wang, I’m leaving now.” When Yuan Zhou realized he was arriving at the cross road, he parted ways with Boss Wang.

“Alright. Goodbye.” Boss Wang waved his hand decisively.

It was quite easy to hail a taxi during this hour. Once he waved his hand, a vacant taxi stopped in front of him.

“Master, to Tazishan Road please,” Yuan Zhou told the taxi driver the destination and then started to play a game of Fruit Slice, which he had been recently obsessed over, on his cellphone.

Having strengthened his five senses, Yuan Zhou could often clear the game quickly without slicing any bombs. Thus, this game gave Yuan Zhou plenty of confidence to clear all other games.

“Here we are,” with a “Zi” sound, the taxi driver stopped the car and then said.

“Alright. Here’s the money, just the right amount.” Yuan Zhou said as he took out the money and handed it to the taxi driver.

The place where he got off was a residential area, which had been newly built and had strict security at the entrance. Visitors needed to register before entering and exiting. Furthermore, one would have to tell the security guards which building the resident whom they were here to visit lived. Only after the security guard made a call to the resident and confirmed the authenticity could the visitor’s pass.

Apart from the guaranteed security, the environment was, likewise, fairly good. There was a beautiful forest of peach trees and lots of evergreen trees scattered. The only inconvenience was that take-outs couldn’t be delivered to the residential area; thus the residents had to come downstairs and receive them at the entrance.

For those who were too lazy to cook by themselves, why would they order take-out if they had to go downstairs to receive them? As a result, the strict security cured the laziness of many residents.

Yuan Zhou, nevertheless, hated the troublesome registration at the entrance. He took out his cellphone to call Sun Ming. Registration could be skipped if the residents came out to pick the visitors.

“I’m here right at the entrance.” Once the call was put through, Yuan Zhou got straight to the point without the slightest hesitation.

“Alright. I’ll be there in a second,” Sun Ming said. After hanging up the call, he ran down.

Yuan Zhou put the cellphone back into his trousers pocket and stood at the entrance while inserting his hands into the pockets, with a serious expression on his face.

The cold but cool demeanor of Yuan Zhou, nevertheless, attracted the attention of many girls passing by.

Just when Yuan Zhou still wore his cold expression but was actually embarrassed by the gazes of the security guards, Sun Ming turned up.

“I’m here. Let’s go.” Sun Ming was a little moved. Although Yuan Zhou was loyal to friends, he didn’t speak much. Usually, he would carry a solemn look; nowadays, even more so, looking like a guidance director. Yet, Yuan Zhou showed such an impatient manner beforehand; thus Sun Ming naturally thought it because of his birthday.