Chapter 59 - Celebratory Dinner (2/2)

Secretary Han's first name was Henry. Usually, in a casual setting, Shen Mao and Shen Milli just address him like family. Lena and Henry entered the dining room.

They washed their hands in the bowl of water and sat down on the same side. Shen Mao was already chilling at the end of the table.

”You have just gotten the partnership, do not start working too much.” Shen Mao spoke.

”I know.” Lena replied.

Aunt Mary and Shen Milli started setting the table full of food. Lena spotted roasted duck curry, chicken legs, several crab and shrimp dishes. Shen Milli was mostly a home mom. She came from a family of successful farmers and spent most of her time in the countryside.

Her parents met in the countryside and fell in love. The spent a few years in the countryside, had Lena, and then moved back to the city. Over the years, Shen Milli had learned successfully how to manage Shen Jewelry, but she spent a good amount being a good mother. She balanced her family life well with her work.

This was one reason why Lena does not overwork herself too. She wanted to be someone like her mother. The Shen mansion only has a few workers. Most of the cooking is done my Shen Milli and Aunt Mary. One can say that Lena's skill from cooking came from her mother.

Shen Milli had always wanted a big family, but Lena heard that she was very sick after giving birth to her. This weakened her body a lot and thus having more children was difficult. Lena had promised herself that when she has her own family, she will give her mom lots of grandchildren.

”They look very delicious, Mom.”

”When am I going to see you cooking for me? You should come home more often to do that.”

Shen Milli sat down and after Shen Mao taking the first bite, everyone dug in. Henry was being helpful and dishing some stuff that was further away from Lena. Lena smiled as a thankful gesture.

”Henry, don't dish too much meat for her. She needs to eat her vegetables.” Shen Milli spoke.

Lena's face turned a bit shy. She was a woman who loves to eat… but prefer meat over vegetables. In the past, she only preserved through her green eating habits because Andy was a healthy eater.

However, lately she had been hanging out by herself or with Gary, and they are both carnivores.

”I can eat them myself.” Lena replied to which both her parents laughed a bit.