Chapter 20

"Is this really something you made?" Liu Zai Shi found it hard to believe, as he had never heard of Liu Zai Tian learning culinary skills. Moreover, looking at the dishes in front of him, they were perfectly presented in the style of Chinese cuisine, exquisite like works of art. Such skill was definitely not something that ordinary chefs could achieve.

"Of course, Brother, you probably don't know that when I first arrived in America, I couldn't get used to the food there, so I often went to the Chinese restaurants in the Chinatown near the Korean community to eat. Later, as time went on, my father wanted to hire a Chinese chef, but by then I had already become very familiar with the restaurant owner, so I didn't let my father hire one. However, for a period of time, I had to travel around a lot, so I couldn't eat Chinese food regularly. I also couldn't get used to other foods, which eventually led to chronic gastritis due to irregular eating habits. At that time, the restaurant owner, as if he knew my worries, offered to teach me a few things."

At this point, Liu Zai Tian's expression became excited, "Brother, do you know the background of that restaurant owner?"

"No!" Shaking his head, he put a piece of sticky rice and pork rib in his mouth and chewed it slowly. The taste that instantly covered his taste buds even made Liu Zai Shi a bit intoxicated at that moment.

"I only found out later that the owner's ancestors were third-generation imperial chefs, who used to cook for the emperor. Their skills were absolutely of the highest level. At the time, I didn't have much time, so I couldn't learn from him continuously. Instead, I learned for a short time whenever I went to eat, and then learned a bit more when I had free time. Over the years, although my skills are not extremely advanced, I can handle most dishes without any problem."

As Liu Zai Tian finished speaking, Liu Zai Shi had already finished a whole bowl of rice and a third of the dishes. Because he had made too much, and Liu Zai Tian also wanted to show off a bit, he brought most of the remaining dishes over, except for what Liu Zai Shi, his father, and mother had eaten.

If calculated by quantity, apart from the two servings of rice, the remaining dishes were enough for three or four people.

"Ah~~~ I'm so full. Hey? Hu Dong, why are you guys here?" Only then did Liu Zai Shi notice that a large circle of people had gathered around them.

"Ah, Hu Dong, HAHA, everyone, I'm Liu Zai Shi's younger brother, Liu Zai Tian. Nice to meet you all, please take care of me." He had been so busy showing off to Liu Zai Shi that he hadn't noticed the crowd. Liu Zai Tian quickly stood up, but since he wasn't yet part of the entertainment industry, he only recognized Jiang Hu Dong and HAHA, and had to politely greet the others with a "Hello, everyone."

"Ah, Zai Tian! I didn't expect you to have such skills. Look at your brother, his mouth is full of oil, and he doesn't even wipe it off." Jiang Hu Dong handed a tissue to Liu Zai Shi, his face beaming like a chrysanthemum, but his eyes were fixed on the food that was getting closer to him.

"Ah? Ah! Thanks, Brother." Taking the tissue from Jiang Hu Dong, Liu Zai Shi suddenly understood something from his expression.

Slowly wiping the corners of his mouth, Liu Zai Shi ignored Jiang Hu Dong's eager gaze and continued to 'slowly' clean up the dishes in front of him. "Zai Tian, I've finished eating. I'm really glad you came today......"

Snap!

With a light sound, the plastic lid of the food container was sealed.

"Sticky rice and pork ribs~~~" Jiang Hu Dong's heart was bleeding, and the desire in his eyes was so intense it could almost drip with water. Especially when he looked at the food container and then at Liu Zai Shi, he looked so 'pitiful' that it was almost heart-wrenching.

Snap!

"Zai Shi, can we talk about something?" This can't go on! Knowing that Liu Zai Shi was retaliating for his earlier gloating, Jiang Hu Dong instantly put on a completely standard smile, interrupted Liu Zai Shi's actions, and naturally draped his arm around his shoulder, leading him away from the crowd to a quiet corner.

A bit puzzled, Liu Zai Shi thought that if Jiang Hu Dong wanted to taste the food, why not just ask directly? Why drag his brother to the side? ... He didn't understand!

"Zai Tian~"

But at that moment, Liu Zai Tian heard someone calling him.

"Hmm? HAHA, what's up?"

In response to Liu Zai Tian's question, HAHA pointed at the food and made a gesture of eating with his hands.

"Oh~~~ HAHA, you want to taste the food I made?" What's wrong with everyone today, being so mysterious?

Liu Zai Tian, of course, didn't know what had happened before he arrived. Now, after denying Liu Zai Tian's cooking skills, he was being stimulated by the strong aroma of the food, making him drool and want to taste it. Even for the thick-skinned comedians, it was a bit embarrassing at first.

"Uh-huh." Nodding, HAHA still didn't say a word.

"Of course, I made a lot today, but my brother has already eaten. If you don't mind......" At this point, Liu Zai Tian's meaning was already clear.

"Absolutely no problem." At this point, HAHA smiled and nodded, then continued, "Zai Tian, you should follow and see what Hu Dong wants with your brother. Make sure there's no conflict between them."

"Okay, I'll go first. Sorry, everyone, I need to leave for a moment."

Leaving the crowd, Liu Zai Tian walked straight to where Jiang Hu Dong and Liu Zai Shi were.

Inside, HAHA reopened the sealed food container, and an irresistible aroma instantly filled the air, "This is the taste, O(∩_∩)O~ Now it's all mine. Ah! Zhong Guo, what are you doing!"

Seeing the chopsticks taken by Jin Zhong Guo, HAHA immediately let out a childish roar, but quickly quieted down under the gazes of the others.

"One by one, everyone taste it and see if it's as good as Zai Shi's performance. We're just curious and skeptical, so we're here to verify it." Saying this, Jin Zhong Guo picked up a piece of braised pork rib and put it in his mouth, and the chopsticks were instantly snatched back by HAHA.

...

"Zai Shi, I was wrong earlier. I shouldn't have doubted Zai Tian's cooking skills, and I shouldn't have looked at you with that expression. Now that I know the truth, as your brother, please forgive me."

Hugging Liu Zai Shi's shoulder, Jiang Hu Dong spoke intimately to him.

Liu Zai Shi, who wasn't really angry, was easily persuaded by Jiang Hu Dong with a few words.

"Hey, Zai Tian, why are you here?" At this moment, Liu Zai Shi turned around and asked curiously, noticing a figure approaching.

"Well, HAHA asked me to come over." This was the truth.

"HAHA?" Hearing this name, Jiang Hu Dong suddenly had a bad feeling, "What did HAHA say to you?"

"HAHA wants to taste the food I made. I agreed, and he asked me to come find you guys."

Crack!

Instantly, Jiang Hu Dong was petrified. Why did he bring Liu Zai Shi here?!!!

HAHA~~~!!!!!

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