"Mr. Nathan, I’m afraid I don’t have that kind of potential," Vera Xavier said with a smile. "But with Nathaniel not at ho right now, you need to take extra good care of yourself."
Master Nathan said with a grin, "I usually stick to a vegetarian diet, but it’s rare to be this happy. Just let eat to my heart’s content for once. In any case, I’m the guest today. If you want to boss around, wait until I’m back at my own ho."
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of duck and popped it into his mouth. Hearing her call out Nathaniel’s na made him happy on his grandson’s behalf.
Vera Xavier froze for a second. Zachary Preston smiled and said, "Alright, Vera, let Mr. Nathan eat what he wants this ti. We can worry about it later."
Vera Xavier looked at Master Nathan and said, "Mr. Nathan, then we have a deal. Just this once, and it won’t happen again!"
"Fine!" Master Nathan said with a laugh. "But from now on, you’re not allowed to make such delicious food and awaken the glutton in ."
Vera Xavier burst out laughing at his words.
She had always known Master Nathan was an interesting old man, but now she was experiencing it on a whole new level.
Watching the exchange between Vera Xavier and Master Nathan, Cara Preston was furious. ’Even if Vera’s cooking is this good, I can’t stomach a single bite!’
’Besides, Vera’s everyday cooking is never this delicious. She must be doing this on purpose today, just to show off for Master Nathan. How did I never realize Vera was so calculating!’
If one were to ignore Cara Preston, the al was a cheerful and harmonious affair. When it was ti for Master Nathan to leave, Zachary Preston walked him to the door. Master Nathan gestured for him to stop there, but beckoned Vera Xavier over.
Vera Xavier thought he had sothing important to tell her, but when she went over, she was surprised to hear Master Nathan ask, "Vera, what other dishes are you good at? When you co over this weekend, besides getting a duck and a rabbit, what else should I have prepared?"
Vera Xavier was taken aback and just said, "Huh?" Master Nathan shot her a look. "What do you an, ’huh’? Food is the staff of life! So what we eat is extrely important! Also, out of all the dishes I’m allowed to eat, which ones are you best at? I’ll have Lana Cheney get everything ready!"
Vera Xavier said helplessly, "Mr. Nathan, I’m coming to your house to be a companion, not a private chef!"
"Eh, it’s all more or less the sa!" Master Nathan said with a laugh. "Since you’ll be there to keep company anyway, it would be great if you could look after my als, too."
"Should I maybe confirm this with Nathaniel?" Vera Xavier asked.
"No need! What’s there to confirm with that kid? The matter’s settled!" Master Nathan imdiately struck a pose that said, ’If you ntion him again, I’m getting mad at you.’
Vera Xavier couldn’t help but laugh. "I get it now. Turns out Mr. Nathan is afraid of Nathaniel."
"No way!" Master Nathan said with a very serious expression. "How could I possibly be afraid of him! I’m helping him. Helping him get a good look at the granddaughter-in-law he picked out for himself to see if she’s really as great as he claims!"
Vera Xavier was speechless.
Master Nathan looked at her and said, "So, you’d better be on your best behavior. If you don’t perform well, I might not approve of your marriage!"
Vera Xavier didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at such a threat. ’Rumor has it that Master Nathan was a decisive and formidable man of great deeds in his youth. This current persona doesn’t seem to fit him at all!’
While Vera Xavier and Master Nathan were talking, Cara Preston said to Zachary Preston, "Dad, Mom has probably cald down by now. You should go bring her back ho."
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