Chapter 85

Madam Chen's willow eyebrows stood up instantly: "Old Qin, you have a big mouth. Do you want me to relay these words to Xiufen?"

The man in military uniform was so scared his legs went soft, and he quickly laughed: "Sister-in-law, wasn't I just joking with the little comrade? Why did you take it seriously?"

Cao Weiguo was speechless seeing this; this guy really knows how to put on an act.

The square-faced man said eagerly: "Old Qin, stop blabbering. Everyone, hurry to the table, the dishes will get cold in a while."

Director Jiang greeted: "Right, right, everyone hurry to the table. Weiguo, you sit down and eat too. This is a gathering of friends, don't be polite."

Madam Chen said: "That's right, thanks to Weiguo coming to help, otherwise where would we have such good food?"

The man in military uniform said in a rough voice: "Little comrade, don't be wishy-washy. A real man should be bold and straightforward. We are all comrades, so don't talk about that bureaucratic stuff."

Director Jiang said with a smile: "Guests are guests. Weiguo, please sit down quickly. If you don't sit, you're looking down on me, the host."

With this rhetoric, how could Cao Weiguo say no? He could only sit down nervously.

Everyone at the table was seated, and Madam Chen enthusiastically treated the guests to the dishes.

As soon as they picked up their chopsticks, everyone's eyes lit up, and then they started eating quickly, like disaster victims who hadn't eaten for days.

Clean and neat, without any hesitation!

Surprise! Pleasant surprise! Enjoyment!

These simple and plain home-cooked dishes could be described as having color, fragrance, and taste.

Even the vinegar-glazed cabbage left people with an endless aftertaste.

"What is the name of these shredded potatoes? It's my first time eating them, and they are really delicious!"

"Fragrant, crispy, and delicious!"

"Both crispy and fragrant!"

"This pan-fried pork belly is really satisfying!"

"Little comrade, you should still come with me to the army. There, you can make a greater contribution to the country."

Director Jiang said: "Old Qin, Cao Weiguo's father was a martyr. You cannot force him."

For the sake of safety, Director Jiang had investigated Cao Weiguo and naturally knew his family background.

Once these words were out, the expression of the rough-natured man in military uniform became respectful.

The man in military uniform said with some guilt: "Hey, Comrade Weiguo, I'm a rough person and speak without a filter. Don't take it to heart."

Cao Weiguo said with a smile: "I am a real man, I'm not that narrow-minded. Moreover, my ideal used to be to join the army, but later, for certain reasons, I chose to be a worker, which is safer and more stable."

The square-faced man said solemnly: "The worker-peasant alliance is the basic force of the motherland's revolution and construction. As a proletarian worker, you are the backbone of the country's future development. The country's development and growth depend on the hard work and struggle of workers like you, Comrade Weiguo."

Feeling the change in atmosphere, Director Jiang quickly laughed: "Today is a family gathering, everyone's main purpose is to eat and drink well."

The man in military uniform agreed with a silly laugh: "Right, right, right! Eat, eat. Such delicious dishes shouldn't get cold."

The food on the table was finally eaten clean.

Director Jiang said proudly: "Was this meal to your taste?"

The three leaned lazily against their chairs, each one satisfied.

"Very much to my taste!"

"Home-cooked dishes are still the best!"

"It's Comrade Weiguo's culinary skills that are good!"

"Such delicious home-cooked dishes, I don't know if there will be a chance to eat them in the future."

Cao Weiguo cooked delicious dishes with simple ingredients, instantly winning praise from everyone.

In this era of material scarcity, eating well is one of everyone's pursuits!

Cao Weiguo said happily: "If the three leaders want to eat, just call me. You provide the ingredients, I provide the effort, and I can improve my own meals too."

The man in military uniform's eyes shone: "Good, then it's a deal. When the time comes, I'll prepare the ingredients, and you are not allowed to run away."

The round-faced man, who had rarely spoken, said with anticipation: "Comrade Weiguo, a nephew of mine is getting married. Can I invite you to come over and cook a few tables of dishes then?"

The square-faced man said in a deep voice: "Cook a few tables of dishes? Old Yang, you have the nerve to ask. Aren't you afraid of tiring out Comrade Weiguo?"

Cao Weiguo said with a smile: "Not tired, not tired. I usually help my fellow workers, and I quite like cooking for wedding banquets. Wedding candies are very sweet."

This was a good opportunity for him to make friends with high society, which could help him quickly build a reputation.

In the future, he could completely use his loud reputation to open a restaurant, and then the money would roll in!

The round-faced man said happily: "If Comrade Weiguo is willing to help, then there will definitely be enough wedding candies!"

Everyone was not a shallow person, and they knew in their hearts that wedding candies were just an excuse.

Cao Weiguo going to help cook was definitely not for a few pieces of wedding candy.

But these people didn't lack what Cao Weiguo wanted.

Everyone took what they needed, why not do it!

After everyone was full of food and drink, the chef, Cao Weiguo, had completed his task.

The tactful Cao Weiguo took the initiative to say goodbye, and Madam Chen personally went out to see him off.

Madam Chen took a red envelope out of her pocket: "Weiguo, thank you very much for the delicious meal you cooked for us today. This is a token of our appreciation, please don't think it's too little!"

Cao Weiguo quickly refused: "Sister Chen, I can't take this. We agreed that I was here to help, and you and Director Jiang also treated me to a meal. I absolutely cannot accept this!"

Madam Chen stuffed the red envelope directly into Cao Weiguo's pocket: "This is the intention of our couple. If you don't accept it, then you are being a stranger. From now on, you are not allowed to call me sister."

Cao Weiguo was in a dilemma; he really didn't want to take the money.

He really didn't lack money!

Cao Weiguo firmly took the money out and returned it to Madam Chen: "Sister Chen, I absolutely cannot take this. Since I have called you sister, what is cooking a meal for my sister? If you don't take it back, I really won't come again in the future. If sister wants to thank me, next time I come, buy some pig's trotters and save one for me alone. I've been craving pig's trotters for several years."

Madam Chen smiled and took back the red envelope, giving Cao Weiguo a look of annoyance: "You kid are too greedy. Fine, even if I have to smash the pots and sell the iron, I'll get you a pig's trotter to satisfy your craving."

Putting the red envelope back in her pocket, Madam Chen led Cao Weiguo to the jeep.

Madam Chen said: "Master Wu, it's getting dark. You work hard and send my brother home safely."

Master Wu looked at Cao Weiguo in surprise and quickly said: "Madam, rest assured, I will definitely send Director Cao back safely."

Madam Chen opened the car door: "You've worked hard today, go home and rest well. When you have time, come home to sit more often and chat with sister."

Cao Weiguo said with a smile: "Fine, one day I'll bring my wife over to visit sister's house."

Madam Chen said happily: "That would be great. I'll also see my sister-in-law and see why she is so blessed to marry such a handsome and capable good man as my brother." ===== CHAPTER 87 =====