Chapter 78

Update time: 2013-04-05

Zhang Yang took a big gulp of beer, wiped his mouth, and asked, changing the subject, "Is that little chili not here?"

"Are you talking about Lin Lin?" Hong Yaqin chuckled, "You're right, Lin Lin's personality is just like a little chili! She went to play with her classmates."

"Don't say I'm nosy, but that little chili doesn't seem like a waitress at all. She has a terrible temper. How did you hire her?" Zhang Yang asked.

Hong Yaqin smiled and said, "She's like my little sister. She has nowhere to go, so it's good for her to keep me company. Wait a moment, I'll go cook a few dishes. Drinking on an empty stomach is bad for your stomach."

With that, Hong Yaqin turned and went into the kitchen.

Zhang Yang took a few big gulps. He was indeed stimulated by the news from Xiao Fei.

He had never had a clear impression of Xiao Fei. In his imagination, Xiao Fei was a despicable person who could mercilessly drive away his own lover and send a gang to teach him a lesson to please his nephew, even detaining him. It was clear how low this person's character was. The only thing he could use was that Xiao Fei didn't know that both incidents were related to him, and that he had an enemy who was always looking for a chance to get back at him. Xiao Fei also didn't know that the person who caused the casino to lose tens of millions and was being sought everywhere was him.

"Alright, stop thinking about it. Let's eat some dishes first." Hong Yaqin put a few small dishes on the table and took out two sets of chopsticks and bowls.

"You haven't eaten either?" Zhang Yang asked in surprise.

Hong Yaqin sighed, "Do you know what the worst thing about being a chef is?"

Seeing Zhang Yang shake his head in confusion, Hong Yaqin said, "Chefs least like cooking, especially for themselves. So chefs rarely cook when they get home. I only realized my father was a chef when I grew up because he almost never cooked at home. As my father would say, I didn't learn the good things, but I did learn all the bad habits. When it's mealtime, I'd rather eat instant noodles than bother to cook."

Zhang Yang looked at Hong Yaqin in surprise, not expecting this.

"So, you're taking advantage of me to get a cooked meal!" Zhang Yang said.

Hong Yaqin opened her mouth wide, "I didn't expect you to tell a cold joke!"

Zhang Yang chuckled.

"How are you feeling now? Much better, right?" Hong Yaqin asked.

Zhang Yang nodded.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Hong Yaqin asked.

Zhang Yang thought for a moment and said, "Nothing much, do you remember the friend I met at Feicui轩 (Feicui轩 is a place name, so it's kept as is)?"

"You mean that guy who swears a lot?" Hong Yaqin quickly added, "I didn't mean to belittle him."

"I know, I know. He's just that kind of person," Zhang Yang said.

"What happened to him? I remember he was the one who encouraged you to gamble on jade," Hong Yaqin said.

"Exactly. I went to his store today to sell jade, and the manager there told me he was arrested. He secretly processed jade worth millions, which all belonged to the store," Zhang Yang said.

Hong Yaqin exclaimed, "Isn't that embezzlement? To be honest, that guy didn't give me a good feeling. He doesn't seem like a decent person. Zhang Yang, don't get involved with him. You're too kind, always thinking the best of people, which is a good quality, but there are too few good people in this world, and you can easily be deceived."

Zhang Yang smiled, "How do you know I'm kind?"

"Isn't it? You helped me when I asked, even though it started as a deal. I know you did it out of kindness. Later, when Lin Lin said those things about you, you didn't blame her," Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang looked at Hong Yaqin in a daze. What era does this woman live in? How old is she? Is this her standard for judging kindness? It seems in her mind, those who are good to her are good people, and those who are not are bad people. How straightforward.

"Are you upset because of what happened to him?" Hong Yaqin asked.

Zhang Yang shook his head, "I'm not upset, just a bit reflective. Why didn't he run? If he had run, it would have been better!"

Zhang Yang was lamenting that Duan Fei didn't run but was caught instead. He really wanted Duan Fei to run, as only by running would the situation escalate. A subordinate who knew many of his secrets would definitely be eliminated by Xiao Fei, and thus one of his enemies would be dealt with. Zhang Yang wasn't a cruel person, but in his view, someone like Duan Fei was a waste of food to be alive.

What upset Zhang Yang the most was that Xiao Fei was coming to see Duan Fei. What was his purpose? Did he sense something? Was he going to bail Duan Fei out? This was impossible. Duan Fei had followed Xiao Fei for so many years and knew many of his secrets. If Xiao Fei didn't save him, and Duan Fei revealed these things, Xiao Fei would be in big trouble. Even if he couldn't be sent to jail, he would take a big hit.

Thinking this way, Xiao Fei must be coming to save Duan Fei.

And the reason for Ma Guojun and Xiao Fei's cooperation with Boss Lei ending might be this. After all, safety is more important than making money. Did Duan Fei see through this and choose not to run? So he wasn't crazy, but confident!

These messy thoughts had been swirling in his mind since he left Feicui轩, which was why he was in a bad mood.

"Zhang Yang, don't think about it anymore. Try this new dish I made, see if it's good," Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang shook his head and tasted it, "It's very good. Not to brag, but your cooking is really good, much better than my nanny's."

Hong Yaqin almost laughed. Comparing herself to a nanny, only Zhang Yang could say that. Strangely, if someone else said it, she would be angry, but why did she feel a bit sweet when Zhang Yang said it?

"Speaking of which, I find it a bit strange. Your nanny doesn't look old, and she has a good demeanor, not like a nanny at all!" Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang said, "Mentioning her makes me angry. I was fooled by her demeanor and hired her. Who knew it was all an act? You don't know how nosy she is. She often eavesdrops on my conversations and even cried one day, making everyone think I was bullying her."

"What happened? Tell me more!" Hong Yaqin said.

All women have a nosy side. Hearing Zhang Yang's story, Hong Yaqin became interested and asked enthusiastically.

So, Zhang Yang recounted the events of that day from start to finish, of course, with some artistic embellishments. For example, he said he gave the money to Pan Hui, and she forgot it. Wang Luyao became a neighbor who stood up for justice, making Hong Yaqin laugh heartily.

Just as they were talking animatedly, the door opened, and He Linlin shouted, "Sister Hong, look who's here? Oh, why are you here?"

"Who's here?" a familiar voice asked.

Hong Yaqin and Zhang Yang looked at each other and stood up. A familiar figure emerged from behind He Linlin.

"Dad, why are you here?" Hong Yaqin asked.

Zhang Yang wiped his mouth and respectfully called, "Uncle!"

Seeing Zhang Yang there, Hong's father's originally gloomy face brightened up. He glared at He Linlin, "Little girl, you lied to me, saying they broke up. I said, they were so close that day, how could they break up so quickly?"

He Linlin covered her face, stunned. Zhang Yang was clearly driven away by her that day, so why was he here today?

"You didn't tell that little chili?" Zhang Yang whispered.

Hong Yaqin covered her mouth, "I was afraid she would cause trouble, so I didn't say anything. What I feared has come true."

Seeing their actions, Hong's father said unhappily, "What are you whispering about? Are you planning to trick this old man?"

Hong Yaqin quickly walked over to support her father, "Dad, what are you thinking? Come in and sit down!"

She turned and glared at He Linlin, mouthing, "I'll settle with you later!"

He Linlin was at a loss, thinking she was just trying to help. Now, facing Hong Yaqin and her father's questioning, she realized she had meddled. Looking at Zhang Yang, who was standing there with a respectful expression, she angrily thought, "It's all your fault that I'm embarrassed. We're not done yet."

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