Chapter 1433: Is Being Well-Matched in Social Status Important? (Plus One Extra Update)

"Hmph! Just say what you want to say; beating around the bush isn't your personality."

So Gu Yuxin said, "You help me."

"That's more like it, I'll help you."

Sheng Zichen was exceptionally easy to talk to today, not making things difficult for her at all.

Men and women working together, the work isn't tiring... no, that's not it, it's that there is strength in numbers!

The two of them cooperated; although they each had one injured wrist, their coordination was very tacit.

One person held the basin, the other scooped the flour.

Gu Yuxin poured the water, and Zichen quickly stirred the flour in the basin into dough crumbles, then kneaded it into a ball.

Covering it with plastic wrap to rest for half an hour, the two didn't stay idle during this time, constantly bickering...

The dough was rested, a handful of flour was sprinkled on the counter, the kneaded dough was placed on top, and the two each used one hand to hold an end of the rolling pin, pressing down hard at the same time and rolling forward!

Dough for noodles needs to be kneaded harder, so it's not very easy even for one person to roll it out.

But these two were in sync, and soon they rolled out a sheet of dough that was both large and thin—thin enough to be translucent, yet it wouldn't break.

Zichen folded the rolled-out dough sheet back and forth into a stack, sprinkling a thin layer of flour on the dough with each fold to prevent sticking, then used a knife to cut it into fine strands.

After cutting, he gave it a light shake, and the thin, long noodles were ready.

The task completed, he washed the flour off his hands, untied his apron, and prepared to take his leave.

But the Gu family wouldn't let him go.

Grandparents and parents all enthusiastically urged him to stay for a meal at their home; it wasn't just because he rolled the noodles today, but mainly to thank him for saving Gu Yuxin.

Zichen's face felt a bit hot; it was true that he had saved Gu Yuxin, but this incident had also been caused by him.

If not for him, Gu Yuxin would not have suffered this fright.

He felt guilty inside and even less able to stay, but the Gu family was too enthusiastic, refusing to let him leave no matter what.

The parents indicated that if he wouldn't even eat a meal at their home, it meant he looked down on their way of expressing gratitude, and then they would go to the Sheng Family to express their thanks in person!

Since things had reached this point, not staying would be ungrateful.

So Sheng Zichen stayed.

The dishes were very sumptuous, all brought from the Cafeteria, and in the very center of the dining table was a basin of noodles, which the granddaughter had made especially for her grandmother.

Mother served the noodles into a bowl, and Grandmother tasted a mouthful, her tears almost falling; that was right, this was the taste.

Hand-rolled is just different from what's made by a machine; this has the taste of love!

The entire Gu family were teachers, with students all over the world, but they were not flashy at all; Grandmother hadn't told anyone about her birthday, and there was only one guest, Zichen.

Today, everyone's attitude toward Zichen was a bit different.

Although it wasn't his first time eating at their home, he noticed that the way the uncle, aunt, and grandparents looked at him was different.

"Zichen, what are your plans after graduating from university?"

"Why did you choose to study Business Administration back then? Was it your parents' wish or your own preference?"

"Do you want to take the postgraduate entrance exam for Jiang University?"

"Do you want to be a teacher in the future?"

His major was Business Administration, and logically speaking, this major had basically nothing to do with being a teacher.

When he chose his major, almost no one expected him to pick this one, because Zichen had never been interested in doing business since he was a child.

After Zichen chose Business Administration, the person most pleased was Sheng Hanyu; he was so excited he didn't sleep all night, talking to his wife Shi Youxuan all night about Zichen's plans after graduation.

Saying the Sheng Family had many talents and successors, and they should go to the grandfather's grave to pay their respects...

Of course, Zichen didn't know about these things.

The reason he chose Business Administration was simple: there was no chef major for undergraduates!

If there were, he wouldn't have chosen Business Administration; choosing Business Administration might not be related to being a chef, but it could be related to opening a restaurant.

Could such a reason be stated openly and honestly?

Yes!

Sheng Zichen did exactly that; he said generously, "Actually, my biggest ideal is to be a good cook and open a restaurant, but there is no chef major, so I settled for the next best thing and chose Business Administration."

Everyone in the Gu family:...

Speechless.

After a moment of silence, the grandfather was the first to break it: "Not bad, the young man has thoughts of his own. Zichen, I want to know, have you wanted to be a chef since you were a child, or was it a whim?"

After he finished speaking, he was still a bit worried about being mocked or despised.

After all, the Gu family was a family of high-level intellectuals; even if they looked down on him, they had the capital to do so.

However, they didn't.

This family of high-level intellectuals, apart from having a slightly shocked look in their eyes, did not reveal the slightest bit of contempt or disdain, which made Zichen feel very comfortable inside.

With his mood relaxed, he spoke more freely.

So the Gu family learned that this young man had been a foodie since he could talk, and after he could walk, his favorite place to go was the kitchen.

He could wield a kitchen knife at five and write a cookbook at seven... he was simply born for the kitchen!

A natural-born good cook.

Zichen spoke with such enthusiasm that he even revealed his plans for the future in front of the Principal.

After he graduates from university, he doesn't want to pursue a postgraduate degree; he wants to open a restaurant and turn his ideal into reality!

Principal Gu expressed his support, saying that professions are not divided into high or low; regardless of whether one is a chef or a university professor, a delivery worker or a scientist, a cleaner or a celebrity, they are all the same.

As long as one doesn't do bad things, sincerely loves their profession, and can reach the top in their field, they are all talents and are all worthy of respect and support!

But Gu Yuxin's parents didn't seem to agree; the two showed hesitation, though they didn't say much in front of Zichen.

After the meal.

Zichen said goodbye and returned to the dormitory, and Gu Yuxin said she wanted to go to the Library to study, so she followed him out.

The family held an informal family meeting.

Principal Gu said this young man is capable, I see no problem with Yuxin's judgment, I support it.

Gu Laofuren and her husband have been married for fifty years, the old couple have been loving their whole lives, a classic case of the husband singing and the wife following, she expressed that she also had no objections and agreed.

But Mom and Dad were hesitant, especially Mom.

Although it is said that there are three hundred and sixty trades, and every trade has its master, a chef is still a chef even if they reach the top, and is not a match for her daughter.

Dad felt that this matter should also be handled with caution; he was considering things from a long-term perspective.

The two children have just started university, it is too early to consider marriage; if it is just dating, it doesn't matter if the families are well-matched in social status.

Especially since they are not well-matched in social status, if the relationship fails and they break up later, what if Sheng Zichen refuses to let go?

Everything looks good now, but after being together, various problems will still arise...

Principal Gu felt his son's judgment of people was inaccurate, and Professor Gu reserved her opinion!

The family was already making plans for her lifelong event, but the two being "calculated" were completely unaware.

Sheng Zichen hesitated, wondering whether he should confess.

Before he could speak, he was seen through.

Gu Yuxin was gentle for a rare moment, and said softly: "Is there something you want to tell me? If you want to say it, just say it."