Chapter 2284
Cold and Dull Concern
An An is not He Yuan; He Yuan is very considerate of the bigger picture.
After she returned from Hong Kong Island, she never spoke ill of her biological father in front of Liu Ting.
He An, on the other hand, is a little traitor.
She was trying to profit from both sides.
In front of He Yuzhu, there were all sorts of promises and threats.
However, when it came to spending time with his biological mother, he completely betrayed He Yuzhu.
These past few days, I've been tattling on things to Liu Ting quite a bit.
Indirectly, this also explained the status of Lou Xiao'e's family in Hong Kong Island to Liu Ting.
Liu Ting must have known some things about Lou Xiao'e before, but only superficially.
He An went home and explained everything in detail.
This made Liu Ting realize just how much of a rival she was competing with for a man.
Just like the car provided by the restaurant, Liu Ting would definitely have been reluctant to give it up, given her personality.
Not to mention the cost of buying a car these days.
Hiring a driver would cost at least a hundred dollars.
After all, restaurants are not government-owned businesses, and there is no guarantee of a secure job.
If we don't offer that high a price, no one will come.
But not long ago, Liu Ting took the initiative to discuss with He Daqing about getting a car over.
It's secondhand, but the condition is much better than He Yuzhu's old, beat-up car.
Even the clothes Liu Ting is wearing now are vastly different from the gray and black ones she used to wear.
Those were all expensive items that Liu Ting and Yu Li had agreed to buy together at the Friendship Store.
She is naturally beautiful, and with a little dressing up, she looks almost like a sister to He Yuan.
Anyway, He Yuzhu felt a bit of pressure from Liu Ting's change, enjoying it while also suffering.
He Yuzhu naturally enjoys the fact that his wife knows how to dress herself up.
But to match this, He Yuzhu also has to groom himself from time to time, otherwise when he goes out with Liu Ting, people will easily say that he is "an old cow eating young grass".
He Yuzhu understood a little about the awkwardness in Xu Damao's heart.
It's nothing more than that with Jiu'er gone, Xu Damao felt like he was no longer an important person in the family.
She went from being the absolute protagonist in the family to a supporting character all of a sudden.
It's perfectly normal to feel disappointed when you can't quite process what's happening psychologically.
After He Yuzhu saw Xu Damao into the restaurant's car, he gave the driver some instructions.
When he returned home, he saw Liu Ting scolding He An.
What are you scolding me for?
It's nothing more than He An wasting money.
"...Two roast ducks cost sixteen yuan. Do you know how much a worker in Beijing can earn in a month?"
Your parents aren't rich, so they sent you and your sisters away to study...
"She kept nagging, even though He An had been her little spy these days, Liu Ting didn't let him off the hook when she needed to give him a talking-to."
The little girl stood obediently in front of her mother with her head down.
A pair of small hands were in front of her, making little movements.
Her body swayed rhythmically from side to side, as if she could dodge Liu Ting's scolding.
Hearing He Yuzhu push open the door, the little girl suddenly looked up, her eyes lit up, and she shouted at He Yuzhu, "Dad, have you had too much to drink?"
I'll make you some tea to help you sober up.
The words were meant to be caring, but He An emphasized the words "drank too much," making He Yuzhu feel that she was trying to shift the blame.
"No, listen to your mother's lecture."
I can do it myself.
Honey, An'an needs to be disciplined.
I was originally thinking of buying just one, but she said one wouldn't be enough. ..." He Yuzhu wasn't exactly an easy person to deal with either; as she walked towards the kitchen, she casually stirred up trouble. Mutual insults, it seems, are something everyone can do.
As He Yuzhu passed by He An, he 'accidentally' bumped into his daughter.
"Ouch..." He An exclaimed softly.
"Stand still!" That was Liu Ting's sharp shout in response.
By the time He Yuzhu came out carrying the teacup, He An's head was already bowed to his chest.
This scene made He Yuzhu feel even more relaxed.
"Wife, have some tea!" He Yuzhu flattered Liu Ting by placing the teacup in front of her.
"Alright, go upstairs and reflect on your actions." Liu Ting knew when to stop; she had been holding a grudge these past few days and found fault with everyone.
But she also knew that she couldn't really get angry at anyone.
Just as He An obediently went upstairs, Liu Ting quickly tidied up the table and casually said to He Yuzhu, "Did you eat something to fill your stomach after drinking?"
"Not yet! The food's getting cold."
"I don't want to eat." He Yuzhu was a little flattered. He didn't know how his wife's temper could be so easily controlled.
"I'll make you a bowl of noodles with this duck bone soup. How much do you want?" Liu Ting didn't even look at He Yuzhu, but expressed her concern in a cold and indifferent tone.
"A small bowl is enough..."
I'll go get it myself. Honey, do you want some?
"I'll cook more if you want to eat it." He Yuzhu is also a good boy.
He knew that because of Lou Xiao'e's matter, there was always a barrier between him and Liu Ting.
No woman would willingly share a man with another woman.
So Liu Ting's occasional neuroticism is something He Yuzhu actually understands quite well.
But what can be done about this?
He's already done what a scumbag did, and there's no way to turn back time and go back to the time when he accompanied Lou Xiao'e to the Northeast.
Besides, He Yuzhu was also aware of the situation.
I reckon even if I let him do it again, he still wouldn't be able to resist, and might even be more proactive.
So, given the choice, asking a man to love only one person for his entire life seems like a joke to He Yuzhu.
"I'll eat half a bowl too," Liu Ting echoed.
The He family always has ready-made dried hand-pulled noodles.
The couple makes some whenever they have time, so that when they're not home, the kids can just grab a handful, boil some water, and have a quick meal.
As for machine-made noodles and dried noodles, they never even entered the He family's gate.
In matters like this, northern families generally have their own sense of pride.
He Yuzhu ate noodles with the duck bone soup, while Liu Ting brought some bowls and plates into the kitchen and washed them in the sink next to He Yuzhu.
He Yuzhu casually asked, "Is the restaurant busy today?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Ting sighed and said, "Busy, so busy I don't even have time to breathe."
"We need to learn to delegate power and stop trying to control everything."
Yu Li is in the lobby, and Ma Hua is in the kitchen; let them take on more responsibility.
You can also try letting the rainwater do the accounting.
"Why not use a readily available accountant? Are you out of your mind?" He Yuzhu wasn't trying to lecture Liu Ting; he was just concerned about his wife.
"Um···
Oh, by the way, Xiao Er contacted me today, wanting me to help him introduce a chef, as he's thinking of opening a small shop.
I told him I didn't know any cooks and asked him to come find you. Liu Ting then told He Yuzhu about another matter.
His voice betrayed his weariness.
Of course, she also knew that He Yuzhu would definitely not agree to Wang Jiaxiao's request.
They had a perfectly good hand to play easy and enjoy life, but the waiter played it terribly.
Now, even the third senior brother doesn't want to talk to the couple anymore. (End of Chapter)