Chapter 114: Chapter 115: Zhang Youquan Sentenced for Intentional Injury
Zhang Youquan was ultimately arrested and imprisoned for the crime of intentional assault.
Liu Guohua had returned to work only for one day before he went back to recover from his injuries.
With one person short in the kitchen, the staff clearly struggled to keep up, with no one to wash and chop the vegetables, delaying the cooking process.
Chen Chunfeng directly suggested helping out in the kitchen.
When Director Hong heard about the major incident at the restaurant, he hurried over that afternoon and, seeing that Xu Ying wasn’t seriously hurt, he let out a long sigh of relief.
If she had been disfigured or something, he, as the director, wouldn’t have been able to shirk responsibility.
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Knowing what Zhang Youquan was capable of, he should not have agreed to let him stay another day that morning, but that was hindsight.
As for now, Xu Ying continued to fry meatballs in the kitchen, and through the window, she spotted a man sitting in a corner. His eyelids were slightly drooped, his nose was sharply defined, and his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down with every gulp of water, ensnaring her gaze.
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Xu Ying’s face turned red in an instant—indeed, beauty could lead one astray.
How could Huo Chen be so handsome, she hadn’t noticed it in her past life.
Xu Ying had no idea that her heart, firmly decided against love in this life, had already begun to crack open a little.
Huo Chen, feeling Xu Ying’s gaze from the corner of his eye, clenched his fingers nervously, not daring to lift his head.
If Wu Qingsong were here, he would undoubtedly have teased him endlessly, the usually cold and abstinent man now acting shy and awkward as a young maiden, enough to make anyone laugh.
“Yingying, are you okay?” Xu Qiuye had meant to take the day off today but hurried over when she heard there was trouble at the restaurant.
Seeing Xu Ying standing in the kitchen cooking just fine, she finally let her worry settle.
With an affection for all associated with her family, Xu Qiuye already treated Xu Ying as her little sister.
Xu Ying, seeing her come, laughed loudly, “Sister Qiu Ye, I’m fine! I’m so smart, what could possibly go wrong with me?”
Xu Qiuye glared at her with mock annoyance, “You smart aleck, tell me right away if there’s anything wrong next time. Your brother tells me every day to keep an eye on you; I can’t let anything happen to you.”
Xu Ying chuckled, “Alright, my future sister-in-law.”
Xu Qiuye blushed deeply at this nickname.
“Sister Qiu Ye, we have crispy meatball soup today! Have a bowl!” Xu Ying said with a smile.
Sniffing the aroma in the kitchen, Xu Qiuye actually felt a bit tempted and nodded, “Then make a portion of crispy meatball soup for me.”
It was just past one o’clock; her father was off today, and it would be nice to buy him a serving of meatball soup.
“You got it!” When Xu Ying made the meatball soup for her future sister-in-law, she didn’t hold back at all, the meatballs were cut generously and not a hand wavered, filling the bowl to the brim, “When you take it home, you can add some more soup, salt, and vinegar, enough for several people to eat.”
Xu Qiuye felt delighted and, after thanking Xu Ying, went to pay.
Sun Lifang took the money and even gave Xu Qiuye a box of pickles.
Xu Qiuye, carrying the meatball soup, hurried back home, and upon reaching the front door, her father’s nose, keen as a dog’s, caught the scent from afar.
Seeing that the delicious smell came from his daughter’s hands, he grinned broadly, “What’s this, why does it smell so good?”
“Meatball soup. I just ran to the restaurant; they made meatball soup for lunch, so I got a portion. Yingying gave me a lot of meat, we can just add some salt and vinegar, and it’s enough for the whole family to eat.”
Accountant Xu knew that Xu Ying worked at the State-owned Restaurant, but he wasn’t aware of her position and was surprised she’d become so well-connected there in such a short time.
Following Xu Ying’s recipe, Xu Qiuye added salt, vinegar, and water to the soup, making the single portion expand to more than two.
She ladled out a large bowl and placed it in the cupboard, planning to eat it with her mother when she finished work in the evening.
The rest she served to Accountant Xu in a full bowl and took a small bowl for herself.
The fragrant meatball soup, once brought out, spread its aroma throughout the courtyard.
Accountant Xu could hardly wait, his mouth watered so much that he was lucky it didn’t all dribble out.
The crispy meatballs were plump, shiny, and translucent, immediately making one’s appetite surge. One bite of the large meatball, with the flavor of meat bursting in the mouth, was unforgettable.
Then, sipping the broth, with oil glistening on the surface, it was rich yet not greasy, savory with a hint of sweetness and a touch of vinegar aroma, simply delicious to the extreme.
Xu Qiuye too ate with a face full of joy, exclaiming, “Yingying’s cooking skills are just too good!”
Accountant Yu was stunned for a moment, “Who did you say made this, Xu Ying?”
Xu Qiuye nodded, “Yes! Yingying is now a head chef at the State-owned Restaurant, otherwise how could I get so much meat to eat!”
Understanding dawned on Accountant Xu. No wonder! He hadn’t imagined the Xu daughter could be so impressive.
To think she became a head chef at the State-owned Restaurant at such a young age. If she keeps at it for a few more years, her monthly salary could surpass his own.
As Accountant Xu thought about how Xu Jian Country’s son and daughter were becoming capable, he started to feel unhappy, for wouldn’t Xu Jian Country soon outshine him?
As Xu Qiuye savored the delicious meatballs, suddenly someone knocked on the door.
Accountant Xu, puzzled, called out, “Come in!”
No sooner had his words faded than Mrs. Gao entered the room with her son, bringing things with them.
At first, Accountant Xu was confused to see Mrs. Gao, but when she spoke, “I’m from the Gao family, and this is my son Gao Yang.
My son has long admired your daughter. I’ve come here today, face thick with shame, to ask for her hand in marriage.”
Xu Qiuye’s face turned ugly as soon as she heard this, angrily glaring at Accountant Xu, “Dad, didn’t you promise you wouldn’t force me into matchmaking?”
Accountant Xu himself looked aggrieved, when had he ever forced his daughter into matchmaking? And what’s with this Gao family? They had talked about meeting but hadn’t settled on a date.
He thought the matter was done and dusted, but who could have guessed these people would be so shameless as to come uninvited?
Mrs. Gao felt uncomfortable seeing Xu Qiuye’s resistance, in her eyes, her own son was the best.
If her son hadn’t insisted on this bewitching woman, she would never have agreed to come.
“Qiuye, you might not recognize me, but we were classmates and even in the same class,” Gao Yang said, now seeing Xu Qiuye up close for the first time and couldn’t help feeling excited.
Xu Qiuye had no recollection of him at all, her eyes red with grievance.
Accountant Xu also looked down on Gao Yang. Sure, Xu Shengcai’s job wasn’t that great, but he had the looks and the height.
Compared to this young man, he was a thousand times better. Maybe it was the meatball soup’s influence in his stomach, since accepting favors made him feel obliged, Accountant Xu looked at Mrs. Gao with distaste, “How can you just show up uninvited?
Even in matchmaking, the two kids have to take a liking to each other first. Without any contact or anything, who comes straight out asking for marriage? You don’t understand any manners. Leave right away!”
Xu Qiuye looked suspiciously at her father.
Accountant Xu snorted coldly, “I have no clue about this at all.” After saying this, he turned to Mrs. Gao, “Don’t just stand there, leave immediately.
Times have changed; arranged marriages aren’t the norm anymore. The marriage should be based on mutual affection between both parties. Can’t you see my daughter isn’t willing?
You better take your son and leave, and take your things with you!”
Mrs. Gao’s face darkened, clearly not someone to be trifled with.