Xu Wendong laughed and said, "Uncle Su, I’m going to be straightforward. Hope you don’t mind my bluntness. I’m just a pile of dog poop, rotten and stinky. How could I possibly match up to your daughter?"
Su Jianjun’s eyes were full of suspicion.
He was certain that the relationship between his daughter and Xu Wendong was not just ordinary friendship.
Because this was the first ti she had ever brought soone ho for dinner.
But...
Why was Xu Wendong still so happy when he was preventing the two from being together?
Could it be that this guy didn’t want to be his son-in-law?
Couldn’t understand it!
He was completely clueless about Xu Wendong’s thoughts.
"Uncle Su, this is a gift I prepared for you, I don’t know if it ets your standards." Xu Wendong, in high spirits, stood up with a smile, "I’ll go help out in the kitchen." He humd a tune as he walked into the kitchen.
Upon entering the kitchen, Xu Wendong said to Wang Guiyun, "Auntie, is there anything I can help with?"
Wang Guiyun showed a kind smile, "Xiao Xu, you are a guest at our house. Just rest, how can we have a guest cook?"
Xu Wendong replied, "Su and I work in the sa village, and we eat and live together. Calling us comrades-in-arms isn’t an exaggeration. Why make such a big distinction?"
"Co on, give the apron. I’ll cook two dishes today to show my sincerity."
Su Li smiled as she ate a cucumber, her face full of happiness, "Mom, let Wendong show off his skills. His cooking is really good. I guarantee once you taste it, you’ll want it a second ti."
Wang Guiyun laughed and said, "Alright then, wait till I finish this dish!"
And so.
Xu Wendong got busy in the Su Family’s kitchen.
Initially, Wang Guiyun didn’t believe in Xu Wendong’s cooking skills, but when she saw his ticulous knife work, she was imdiately convinced. Such knife skills couldn’t be mastered without at least ten years of experience.
Then Xu Wendong showed off his talents, cooking four dishes. The aroma wafted into the living room, surprising even Su Jianjun.
However.
At that mont, he was looking at the two porcelain pieces Xu Wendong had brought.
"Is this genuine official kiln blue and white porcelain?"
Su Jianjun had so knowledge of antiques.
He was instantly attracted to the Qinghua Ruyi Qinglong Vase, carefully observing the base, the diffusion of the blue patterns, and the signatures, all aligning with the characteristics of the Qing Dynasty official kiln.
This made his heart race because he knew the value of Qing Dynasty official kiln blue and white porcelain. If this piece was genuine, its price would start at seven figures.
And he certainly wouldn’t accept such an expensive gift.
When he glanced at the Qinghua Ruyi Phoenix Vase, he instantly frowned.
"Wait!"
"Why does this vase look so familiar?"
"Isn’t this the vase from Uncle Fang’s house?"
Su Jianjun often visited the Fang Family, so he had seen the Qinghua Ruyi Phoenix Vase at their place.
He also knew it was Elder Fang’s treasure, and the old man had once said that if he found another Qinghua Ruyi Qinglong Vase, he would give both pieces to the Su Family as a betrothal gift.
So.
Seeing the Qinghua Ruyi Phoenix Vase, he already had an answer in his heart.
Both porcelain pieces Xu Wendong brought were high-quality imitations posing as real.
This left him with a feeling of disappointnt.
Although he wouldn’t accept invaluable antiques from Xu Wendong.
But.
You can’t just give craft pieces!
Before long, eight dishes and a soup appeared on the Su Family’s dining table.
Su Li called her father, then grabbed a twenty-year-old bottle of Maotai. Before Su Jianjun could stop her, she had already opened the cap.
Su Jianjun felt his heart bleed.
This was the Maotai he had saved for twenty years, and he couldn’t bear to open it even during New Year.
And now, here it was.
His daughter opened it without his permission.
Her elbow was truly leaning outwards!
At the sa ti, he was sure that the two were more than just ordinary friends. Otherwise, his daughter wouldn’t treat Xu Wendong like this.
"Xiao Xu, welco to our ho, and thank you for helping Li Li in life and work. I don’t drink, so I’ll toast you with tea instead!" Unlike Su Jianjun’s irritation with Xu Wendong, Wang Guiyun seed very fond of him.
Xu Wendong quickly raised his glass, "Auntie, how could you toast ? That’s making a junior feel bad, it should be the junior toasting you! This glass is to you and Uncle Su, wishing you good health and all the best!" He then tilted his head back and drank all the wine in his glass.
Su Jianjun unhappily drank so of the treasured Maotai, feeling it was not good at all.
"Mom, try Wendong’s cooking!" Su Li served her mother so food.
Of course.
She also served Xu Wendong so food.
And during this process, she felt the murderous intent in her father’s eyes.
Su Li showed a playful smile, picked up so food, and placed it in front of her father, "Dad, you try it too!"
"Not bad, not bad, the dish is cooked just right and the flavor is great," Wang Guiyun praised Xu Wendong’s culinary skills continuously, but there was more concern in her eyes, "Wendong, Li Li said you just turned eighteen, is that right? At eighteen, your cooking is this good?"
Xu Wendong modestly said, "It’s not that great, I’ve been cooking since I was young, so I’ve picked up a few things!"
"Since young?" Wang Guiyun showed a sympathetic look, "What about your parents?"
"I grew up with my grandfather. In my world, there’s no mom and dad." Speaking of this topic, even soone as strong as Xu Wendong couldn’t hide his sadness.
"Such a poor child!" Maybe she thought of her own background, or perhaps felt a kinship due to shared circumstances, but upon learning about Xu Wendong’s background, Wang Guiyun’s eyes watered.
Xu Wendong laughed, "Not poor, not at all. Compared to those without parents, at least I have a grandfather."
Wang Guiyun forced a smile, "You’re a strong child, not being beaten down by hardship."
Then she suddenly said, "Xiao Xu, the biggest regret of my life is not having a son. I think you and I are quite fated, so how about I adopt you as my godson?"
As soon as these words were spoken.
Su Jianjun and Su Li were stunned.
They never expected Wang Guiyun to suddenly propose adopting Xu Wendong as her godson.
Before Xu Wendong could speak, Su Li anxiously said, "Mom, what are you doing? I brought Wendong here as a guest. He’s our guest, how can you adopt him as a godson? Is that polite?"
She definitely didn’t want to beco siblings with Xu Wendong.
Su Jianjun also said, "Li Li, Xu Wendong is indeed excellent, and since he gets along well with your mom, if Xu Wendong doesn’t mind, let him be your brother!"
Xu Wendong was overjoyed.
You two adopting as a godson is just a way to curb our relationship through sibling ties, pushing us towards marriage, like the open secret of Cao Cao’s ambition.
But does this stop us from getting close in private?
I want to have her, but not take responsibility for her!
You two really gave a godlike helping hand!
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