Chapter 502: Let You Open a Food Shop, You Open at 3 AM

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

"Dad, eat more. I've been dieting lately and can't eat that much."

Wang Yong pushed the red braised pork toward his father again, smiling as he said.

Wang Shuisheng's hand paused while picking up food, his gaze falling on his son's wrist.

That wrist was thin as a hemp stalk, the joints protruding, with hardly any meat on his arm.

His heart tightened, his voice full of distress: "Look at how thin you've become! Still dieting?"

"Dad, you wouldn't understand."

Wang Yong shook his head with a smile, put down his chopsticks, struck a pose to show off his muscles, and said in a very relaxed tone: "I may look thin, but I'm all muscle! Besides, girls these days don't like fat guys. I'm keeping my figure so I can find a girlfriend sooner and bring a daughter-in-law home for you two by New Year!"

"Aye, you've hit the nail on the head."

Wang Shuisheng's eyes lit up, his furrowed brows smoothing out, and he said with a serious face: "This New Year, try to bring a girlfriend home, but she doesn't need to be very pretty. As long as the girl is kind-hearted, treats you well, and is willing to live a good life with you, that's enough. Our family's conditions are average, so don't be too picky, but don't wrong yourself either. Understand?"

All parents hope their children marry early, and Wang Shuisheng was no exception.

He didn't have any great wishes now, just hoping his son could settle down early and live a stable life afterward.

Seeing his father's serious expression, Wang Yong couldn't help but smile, replying while eating: "I know, Dad. Don't worry, I've got it figured out."

The father and son chatted back and forth. Wang Shuisheng chewed the food in his mouth and told his son about his wife, Wang Yong's mother.

"Your mother is in great health now. She can eat and sleep at home, and her energy is much better than when you last came home. Last month I took her to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said she's recovering well. This time I brought you a lot of things, all made by your mother herself."

Wang Yong slowed his eating, looking at the deep wrinkles on his father's face, his throat tightening.

His mother had a serious illness two years ago. Though she survived, her body had been weak ever since.

Before the illness, his mother could bustle around beside his father, but now she could only rest at home.

Wang Yong sniffed and nodded hard: "Mm, as long as my mother is healthy. Dad, don't tire yourself out alone. If there's anything at home, hire someone to help. I have money here—tell me anytime if you need it."

"I'm fine. Your old man is still strong."

Wang Shuisheng smiled, his voice carrying some comfort: "Just work well over there. Your mother and I are doing fine back home, and the neighbors look after us. Don't worry too much."

Wang Yong nodded, then said with an especially determined look: "Dad, I promise to be home on time for New Year this year. Last year I had too much to do at the company and had to stay for the night shift, so I didn't go back. This year, no matter what, I'll spend a good New Year with you and Mom."

"If you're busy with work and have no time to come back, forget it."

Wang Shuisheng shook his head, his voice full of understanding for his son: "It's not easy to find a good job these days. You've finally settled down. Don't make your boss unhappy by going home for New Year, or they'll make things hard for you later. Your mother and I are fine spending New Year at home, and our relatives will come over too. It'll be lively."

Wang Yong felt both sour and warm inside. Since leaving for university, his father seemed to have changed, putting his son's matters first, and even if he had hopes in his heart, he wouldn't speak them aloud.

He stared at his father's gaunt face for a while, then smiled easily: "It's fine, Dad. Our boss treats me well. I didn't go back last year, so he'll definitely let me go home for New Year this year."

"Good, good."

Wang Shuisheng nodded happily, then picked up a piece of red braised pork. After chewing a few times, he couldn't help but smack his lips, looking surprised as he praised: "Son, this restaurant's red braised pork is really good! Your second uncle's restaurant back home also makes red braised pork. I used to think his was pretty good, but after tasting this, his is far worse by comparison!"

"Of course. Every dish at Lu Boss's place is especially delicious."

Wang Yong smiled, then looked at his father and suggested seriously: "Dad, bring Mom over here sometime. Let her try Lu Boss's cooking."

"No, no!"

Wang Shuisheng shook his head immediately upon hearing this, his voice full of distress: "The food here is delicious, but it's too expensive. Just now when I saw you pay, these few dishes cost over nine hundred! If your mother finds out I spent so much of your money on one meal, she'll nag me to death when I get back!"

He said, pointing at the fengwei shrimp on the table: "Look, just this plate of shrimp is nearly six hundred. Spending so much money isn't as good as buying some vegetables to take home. I could make a whole table of dishes for you!"

"Dad, I've told you how many times."

Wang Yong smiled helplessly: "Your son can earn money now. I can't even spend my monthly salary. Rest easy—eat what you should eat, drink what you should drink. Stop trying to save money for me all the time."

Seeing his father still distressed over the meal cost, he had to comfort his father again with his monthly salary of over ten thousand.

"Earning money is good, but you shouldn't spend like this."

Wang Shuisheng said stubbornly: "Look, everything is getting more expensive. Since you earn a lot, you should save it well. You'll need money for your wedding, the bride price, buying a house, renovation—there are so many places money is needed!"

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this."

Wang Yong, unable to argue with his father, shook his head helplessly and quickly changed the subject: "Hurry up and eat. After we finish, I'll take you around. We'll go to the riverside to see the night view—the scenery there is especially beautiful at night."

He knew his father would definitely finish all the food they ordered. One reason was that the food at Lu Family Restaurant was very delicious. The other was that the food here was expensive, and his father definitely wouldn't bear to leave any.

"No need to go around, no need."

Wang Shuisheng shook his head, smiled, and said: "I came this time just to see you. Seeing that you're living a stable life, I'm relieved. After we finish eating, take me to the station. I've already bought my return ticket—the nine o'clock train tonight."

"Dad, you're in too much of a hurry to go back, aren't you?"

Wang Yong couldn't help but frown, his voice carrying some dissatisfaction: "You've been here less than a day. You could stay two more days before going back! I'm working overtime at the company tomorrow. I'll tell the boss and take a day off. I'll take you around—how good would that be?"