Chapter 199 - Troubles!!!
“Wow, that smells amazing!”
Before long, the delicious aroma from the pot wafted throughout the room.
Lee Sumei and Su Tao couldn't resist standing by the pot to inhale the scent deeply.
“Son, where did you get this chicken?” Su Tao asked, looking at his son with a puzzled expression.
They had enjoyed fragrant chicken before, but none compared to this one!
The air was not only filled with the aroma of chicken but also carried a sweet fruitiness.
Flavors that seemed unrelated were perfectly fused together.
“It was a gift from a friend,” Su Ming replied with a smile.
“Does your friend have more? I'm thinking of raising some…” Su Tao's eyes sparkled with excitement.
What a fantastic business opportunity.
“Dad!” Su Ming said with a helpless grin, “These chickens are very rare and breeding them is quite challenging. Adult chickens are easy enough to keep, but the chicks require very specific conditions. We just can't raise them at home right now.”
Su Tao let out a sigh.
“Oh, by the way, what happened to the construction crew?” Su Ming suddenly asked.
Su Tao chuckled, “They left after finishing the villa. I wanted to invite them for a meal, but they wouldn't stay.”
Su Ming nodded in understanding.
He appreciated the dedication the construction crew had shown in building the villa.
They clearly didn't want to impose on Su Tao's life.
Su Ming took note of their thoughtful gesture.
The chicken soup, slow-cooked over firewood, was truly exceptional.
He had even added a special blend of seasonings.
The flavor was even more tantalizing than the batch Su Ming had prepared the night before!
Since the chicken was so tender, the meat was of excellent quality and didn't need much time to cook—just 40 minutes.
“Come on, give it a try!”
As the lid was lifted, the rich aroma intensified, and Su Tao couldn't wait any longer.
“Let your son have the first taste!”
Lee Sumei playfully scolded her husband, yet her eyes twinkled with mirth.
She was eager to try it herself!
“No worries, Mom, let Dad have the first taste,” Su Ming said with a smile. “I've already had some.”
The couple each ladled a generous bowl of chicken soup, complete with several succulent pieces of meat.
“This is incredibly delicious!”
“Who knew chicken could taste this good?”
Su Ming also snagged a slice of meat.
The flavor was even more exquisite than the night before!
The seasoning packets from the System really were something special!
The trio sat around the pot, savoring their chicken soup, as contentment gently wafted through the courtyard, a testament to their shared joy.
With bellies full, Su Ming pitched in to help his parents tidy up.
Su Tao, patting his full stomach, headed upstairs to catch some Z's.
Lee Sumei was settling in for some TV when a knock interrupted her plans.
“Old Lee, are you done with dinner?”
At the door stood a middle-aged woman in her forties, her face adorned with a welcoming smile, an apron tied around her waist.
“I've just finished. Please, come in and make yourself comfortable.”
Their neighbor, the woman, lived just down the street.
“Your villa is absolutely stunning!”
“Old Lee, you're so lucky to have such an outstanding son. If my boy had even a fraction of your son's talent, I'd wake up grinning from my dreams!”
Wang Yue'e wandered through the house, her eyes sweeping over the immaculate hall. The floors and windows shone, crafted from the finest materials, a stark contrast to the more modest wares in the rest of the village.
“I'll get some fruit ready!”
Lee Sumei escorted Wang Yue'e inside, guiding her to the plush sofa.
Confronted with the lavish couch, Wang Yue'e hesitated. “Old Lee, do you have a stool? I wouldn't want to soil your sofa…”
“Old Wang, what are you implying? We've known each other since we were kids. Don't make me upset with talk like that.”
Lee Sumei feigned indignation.
“Okay, okay!”
Wang Yue'e reluctantly seated herself at the edge of the sofa, rigid and cautious, afraid to make a wrong move.
In the adjacent bedroom, Su Ming was engrossed in a video game. Catching sight of Wang Yue'e, his heart skipped a beat.
She was surely here to set him up on a blind date.
Lee Sumei prepared a selection of fruits, placing them neatly on the coffee table.
“Old Lee, I'll be straight with you.”
Wang Yue'e chuckled, producing a photograph from her pocket. “This is my eldest niece, a couple of years younger than your son. She's a graduate of a prestigious university and currently employed at a state-owned company. Plus, she's thrifty, a good homemaker, and deeply respectful to her elders.”
Su Ming was at a loss for words.
His mom would surely give her approval!
“This young lady is quite striking.”
Clearly pleased, Lee Sumei smiled broadly as she took the photo.
But when it came to his mother, Su Ming felt utterly powerless!
What was he to do?
Aha!
A spark of ingenuity struck Su Ming, and a mischievous grin spread across his face.
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