Although he said so, Xiao Feng felt that what Lao Ha brought up was indeed an issue that couldn't be ignored.
For now, it's not a big deal, but later on, as the team grows larger, one villa obviously won't be enough, but renting another one would clearly be a waste.
"Here's the plan, I'll arrange it so we can have bunk beds or a communal sleeping area. This way, we save space, and you won't have to sleep on the floor anymore," Xiao Feng said casually.
Lao Ha imdiately flattered, "Boss, you're wise!"
Xiao Feng waved his hand, gesturing for Lao Ha to take Lv Ziming to et everyone. Sharing a roof in the future, they couldn't not know each other.
When it was ti to cook, Zhao Guo'an guided Lao Ha as he cooked, adding a few herbs to the dishes.
After nearly an hour of hustle, lunch was finally ready.
Stewed cabbage with beef, stir-fried beef tripe, stead yellow croaker, along with a seaweed and egg soup.
Aspergillus oryzae picked up a piece of beef, put it in his mouth, and found that the texture was quite good; the large piece could easily be shredded without much chewing.
Most importantly, after eating, he felt much more energetic.
His eyes brightened as he looked at Zhao Guo'an, "A real chef is a real chef, just guiding from the side, and the quality of the dishes rose significantly."
"Haha, you're too kind," Zhao Guo'an said modestly. "Cooking is also a craft. The sa ingredients can taste different depending on who cooks them.
Of course, it also depends on what flavors the diners prefer."
Aspergillus oryzae nodded, "Makes sense, makes sense, Er Ha, listen carefully."
"Er Ha?" Xiao Feng and the others looked puzzled.
"I an Lao Ha. Isn't he the sous-chef? Hence, Er Ha (Two Ha)." Aspergillus oryzae explained.
No sooner had he said it, Lao Ha exploded in anger, "Pah! If I'm Er Ha, you're a teddy bear, always raring to go when you see a female!"
Everyone burst into laughter, even Xiao Feng couldn't help but chuckle. These two old tirs sure know how to clown around.
By the ti lunch was over, it was already around one o'clock.
Setting down his utensils, Xiao Feng left Jinyue Garden and hailed a cab, heading straight to the welfare institute.
...
At the welfare institute, Nie Longjiao sat at the stone table in the courtyard with a frown that almost said "I'm annoyed."
Just then, Zhao Ce placed a lunchbox on the stone table, saying with concern, "I noticed you didn't eat lunch, so I saved you so. Go on, eat."
"Thanks, I'm not in the mood." Nie Longjiao responded chanically.
Zhao Ce didn't leave but instead sat across from her, continuing to persuade, "Your health is your own. No matter how bad you feel, you should eat a little."
Nie Longjiao glanced at the food in the lunchbox but showed no intention of picking up the chopsticks.
Seeing this, Zhao Ce continued, "I guess you're worrying about the dical bills, right? Eat first, and I'll tell you so good news afterward."
"Tell now."
"Alright then, my university roommate's family is quite wealthy. I contacted him yesterday, and in my own na, borrowed three hundred thousand. He agreed." Zhao Ce said proudly. "How about that, feeling better now?"
Yet Nie Longjiao frowned even more deeply, "No need, I'll find a way to gather the money before the surgery."
She had already decided that if it wasn't doable by then, she would have to resort to stealing from Wang Lubo.
But what really troubled Nie Longjiao was her parents' pressure about marriage.
Just this morning, she had received two calls.
But the problem was, her relationship with Xiao Feng was just a façade, how could they possibly get married?
In fact, she was thinking of being honest, or rather, she was planning to break up with Xiao Feng.
But hearing her parents' earnest tones, she couldn't bring herself to say it out loud.
"Longjiao, you've already done so much for these children. I want to help you share the burden. Whatever happens in the future, let's face it together, okay?" Zhao Ce said sincerely.
"There's really no need." Nie Longjiao continued to refuse.
Just then, a chubby little boy suddenly crawled out from under the table, impatiently saying, "Sister Jiao, I'm worried for you, why don't you understand?"
The little boy looked about five or six, chubby and adorably cute.
Zhao Ce and Nie Longjiao were both startled, neither of them noticing when the little boy had hidden under the table.
Calming herself, Nie Longjiao asked, puzzled, "Understand what?"
"Teacher Zhao likes you, doesn't he want to share the burden with you? That ans he wants to be with you and get married," the little boy said earnestly.
Nie Longjiao frowned and looked at Zhao Ce.
Seeing Zhao Ce take a deep breath as if making a huge decision, he said, "Longjiao, I..."
Just as he started, kids playing outside the room burst in.
"Sister Jiao, Sister Jiao, that big brother from last ti has co again, and he brought lots of snacks and toys!"
Zhao Ce stood up, his face unhappy, "Which big brother?"
A little girl with a ponytail answered, "The tall, handso big brother."
As they spoke, Xiao Feng had already co in, placing the snacks and toys on the table, inviting the children around, "Choose whatever snacks you want, and pick any toys you like."
"Wow!" The children happily exclaid, bouncing and shouting around Xiao Feng.
Nie Longjiao's expression beca stern, and she said in a muffled voice, "Stand still!"
The children imdiately stopped screaming and lined up according to height, their eyes occasionally glancing at the snacks and toys on the table.
"Listen, go back to your dorms to rest now. These will be rewards shared with the well-behaved and good kids, understood?" Nie Longjiao said with a stern face.
"Understood." The children replied weakly, expressions filled with disappointnt.
After the children left, Zhao Ce extended his right hand to Xiao Feng, saying, "Sir, thank you for buying these things for our welfare institute."
"No problem, no problem." Xiao Feng said indifferently, shaking Zhao Ce's hand.
Seeing Xiao Feng's smiling face, Zhao Ce found him increasingly vexing and said in an official tone, "Now the kids need to rest, so if you wish to interact with them, please co next ti."
"I didn't plan to interact with the kids," Xiao Feng pointed at Nie Longjiao, "I'm here to see her."
"You!"
Zhao Ce snapped angrily, "I know you have money, but please don't use charity as a pretense, okay?"
"Ha! Filled with gunpowder, huh?" Xiao Feng chuckled, "Since you say charity is my guise, then what's my real motive?"
"Do I really need to spell it out?" Zhao Ce said angrily, "You just want to pursue Longjiao, right?
Let tell you!
Longjiao won't be swayed just because you're rich, she values character more."
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