Chapter 994: I Want to Eat Something

"Dad, you want to eat something?" Hu Jin was overjoyed. "Wait a moment, I'll have the kitchen make something for you right away."

Hu Lao had not really eaten anything for nearly half a month; even when he did, it was only some liquid, easily digestible food. This was the first time he had proactively asked for food like this today.

A moment later, a bowl of noodles was brought up. Hu Lao picked up his chopsticks and began to eat, and he ate with such relish.

After finishing, he actually stood up, refusing to let anyone support him, and paced back and forth in the room a few times. After walking, he laughed heartily and said, "Not bad, not bad. I really am getting better now. This wine is truly useful."

"Dad, are you really alright?" Hu Jin looked at his old man with a mix of surprise and joy. For the past few days, Hu Lao had needed someone to support him just to get out of bed; he hadn't been able to walk on his own at all.

But after a bowl of wine went down, he had actually recovered. This made him feel it was incredible. It seemed Chen Yu was right; wine really could cure illnesses.

"Haha, little Chen, thank you. Can I drink the next batch of wine now?" Hu Lao laughed heartily; his mood was excellent right now.

"Of course you can," Chen Yu said with a faint smile. "For the next wine, pair it with a plate of cold vegetables, a serving of smashed cucumber, and have a few small drinks with Gu Lao."

"Good, good, of course that's good. Go prepare it quickly." Hu Lao was stunned for a moment, then immediately burst into hearty laughter. This was something he had been longing for; he didn't know how long it had been since he felt this comfortable.

A moment later, in the villa's small courtyard, Gu Lao and Hu Lao were already seated. A few small side dishes were placed on the table, and the two old men, who had lived for a century, began to drink while enjoying these appetizers.

"Haha, refreshing, truly too refreshing," Hu Lao laughed heartily. "Gu Lao, where did you find little Chen? He is truly too amazing."

"I met him when I took Pingping to seek medical treatment. Not only did he cure Pingping's illness, but he also resolved some of my own minor ailments. Look, don't I look decades younger now? That is because I ate the medicine he gave me. This medicine can make one feel young again, and it keeps all illnesses at bay," Gu Lao laughed heartily.

"Is there really such medicine?" Hu Lao was startled.

"Look, am I not a living example?" Gu Lao stretched out both hands. "Could I possibly be lying to you?"

"Then after taking this medicine, can I drink alcohol as I please?" Hu Lao asked Chen Yu hurriedly.

"Drinking as freely as a young person is definitely not okay, but drinking a few taels a day and occasionally getting drunk once is no problem. This medicine is called the Miyuan Pill, and it does indeed have the effect of restoring one's youth," Chen Yu said with a faint smile.

"Is this medicine real? Give me one," Hu Lao looked at Chen Yu, his face full of anticipation. "Or name your price, I'll buy it."

"The medicine is gone," Chen Yu said, keeping him in suspense.

"What a pity," Hu Lao shook his head with some regret.

"However, I can find some materials and refine it myself." Chen Yu's words made Hu Lao overjoyed. He slapped his thigh and said, "Then save one for me. I am willing to pay any price."

"No problem. In a week, the medicine will be about ready. I will bring it to you then, Hu Lao," Chen Yu said with a faint smile.

"Good, good. Young man, if you have any matters in the future, feel free to bring them up. Although our Hu Family doesn't flaunt our reputation, we still have some standing here in Shengjing, and we can also speak in the imperial court. As long as you haven't committed a crime against humanity, I can get it done for you," Hu Lao laughed heartily.

"Hu Lao, speaking of which, there really is a matter I would like to ask for your help with," Chen Yu said with a bitter smile.

"Speak. As long as it is something I can help with, I will certainly help," Hu Lao waved his hand, agreeing to Chen Yu's words without hesitation.

"My family's company has a new project, which is aimed at energy development," Chen Yu said after hesitating for a moment. "This project is also beneficial to the country and the people. If Hu Lao looks it over, you will definitely applaud it."

"Oh? There is such a good project? Why don't I know about it?" Hu Lao was stunned. "Where is the project?"

"Dad, the He Group has an energy project, but Lao Er rejected it," Hu Jin hurriedly stepped forward to say. He knew his father still cared about national affairs, and he also took many things to heart.

"Rejected? Why was it rejected? Was it not compliant?" Hu Lao asked.

"This... that's not it," Hu Jin smiled bitterly. He had finally guessed Chen Yu's identity now.

His youngest nephew had been beaten by someone; it was impossible for him not to know about this matter. And the other party's surname was Chen; he was the son of the He Group's president, He Lingyun.

So, the He Family's project had been rejected. Originally, this matter wasn't a big deal; the Hu Family was in charge of this sector, so if it was rejected, it was rejected.

But he hadn't expected Chen Yu to show up at their door. And this Chen Yu seemed to have quite a few tricks up his sleeve; with one move, he had stunned the old man.

More importantly, he truly had the ability; this point was beyond doubt.

"Speak, what exactly is going on?" Hu Lao slapped the chopsticks in his hand down heavily.

"A few days ago, Hu Jin was outside and got beaten by someone," Hu Jin kept watching his father's expression.

Honestly, he really didn't know if he should say this. After all, the old man didn't like Hu Jin, saying he was incompetent, useless, and hung around everywhere with some bad company. If he let him know about this, wouldn't it turn the world upside down?

"Beaten by someone? Serves him right—no, wait, who beat him?" Hu Lao reacted quickly.

"Hu Lao, it was my doing," Chen Yu said with a bitter smile.

"Your doing? Don't you know what his status is?" Hu Lao asked.

"I know," Chen Yu nodded. "But at the time, he spoke rudely. I won't hide it from you, Hu Lao: if I had to do it all over again, I would still beat him without hesitation."

"Well beaten! That grandson doesn't do anything proper all day and just goes around causing trouble for me. I've wanted to beat him up for a long time. Hehe, now it's good; someone beat him up, which just happens to vent my anger," Hu Lao sneered. "Lest he not know the immensity of heaven and earth."

"At a similar age, others already have the ability to bring the dead back to life, yet he is still hanging around with the Prince Party. A waste, a disgrace to our Hu Family! You, go over there immediately, call him back, and put him in solitary confinement for three days," Hu Lao said, getting angrier as he spoke.

"Dad, I will go," Hu Jin said, laughing through tears. He felt a little sorry for his nephew, but he just gave a perfunctory response.

"Also, notify Lao Er that the He Group's project is to be approved for me immediately. Tell him to personally deliver it to the He Group to apologize. If he is a step late, I will beat him," Hu Lao said angrily.

"Yes, I will notify them immediately," Hu Jin nodded.

At that moment, he also felt a bit ashamed, thinking that his family's Lao Er would probably not be able to avoid a severe scolding this time.