Pretending not to recognize him didn't seem to work, Xia Cheng reluctantly nodded to Chen Juan, and then moved her eyes to the old man so fast that Chen Juan didn't even have time to show his smile, and then restrained it.
The old man in front of him has sharp and wise eyes, and his aura is the kind of fortitude that comes from having experienced a bloody storm.
His surname was Ji, and it was exactly what he had thought before. Xia Cheng had just guessed the identity of the old man when he saw the furnishings in the house. Now that he saw the real person, he was even more sure.
Ji Tuo, more than 50 years ago, was a national hero who frightened enemy countries. Even the leaders of the capital had to give three-thirds of courtesy to national treasures. After he retired, he kept a very low profile, did not care about worldly affairs, and did not appear in public. However, his influence force. Still cannot be underestimated.
I really didn't expect that Chen Juan actually knew him.
Xia Cheng calmed down, stepped forward, and bowed deeply to the old man, "Hello, Mr. Ji, my name is Xia Cheng, and I am Yun Yang's friend. It's really rude of me to take the liberty of visiting you. You Old man, don’t be offended.”
The old man looked her up and down and saw that her white sneakers and even the wrists of her trousers were covered with mud, her light-colored shirt also had a few dust spots, and there were dead leaves on her head from the fire.
His expression softened unconsciously, but his tone was stern, "Oh, Xiaoxia, what's your relationship with Ah Juan?"
This question was very direct. Chen Juan knew that the old man had a strong aura. Once he didn't restrain himself, few young girls, even adult men, would dare to look at him and look at him with a stern look.
She touched him secretly with her hand and reminded him, "Grandpa, sit down and eat first."
The old man gave him a cold look. What did this kid mean? He was afraid of scaring her. Besides, what does scaring her have to do with you?
Xia Cheng was polite, dignified, gentle and generous, "Old sir, Mr. Chen is my boss. I really didn't expect that he is here too."
The old man looked at Chen Juan, who nodded, "Yes, she is my assistant."
The old man sat down and said nothing more.
"You guys eat first, there's still chicken soup simmering in the pot, let me see if it's ready?" Xia Cheng said, then left the room with a smile.
Only then did Chen Juan look away, and the old man snorted, "What is your assistant doing here?"
"Oh, I really don't know about this." Chen Juan knew the old man's temper. He told him his purpose when he came up and beat him away within a few feet.
He glanced at the dining table, changed the subject, and asked the cooking aunt next to him, "Auntie, this food..."
The aunt smiled and said, "These meals are all cooked by that girl, I just help."
"These vegetables were just pulled by that girl in the field. They are very fresh. She also killed the chickens." The aunt was full of praise. "She came to the kitchen and asked to help me. I thought she was just being polite, but I didn't expect it to be true. Come on, just let me wash the vegetables, she’s home.”
"This girl is very good at doing things, neat and clean, and has good craftsmanship." The aunt looked at the old man, her face darkened, "She won't come to steal my job, right?"
"Ah, hahaha." The old man laughed.
Chen Juan answered affirmatively, "Auntie, she can't."
"Oh, then I'm relieved."
Hearing that Xia Cheng cooked the food himself and the food was pretty good, the old man felt a lot relieved.
At this time, Xia Cheng walked in carrying the earthen jar. Chen Juan quickly stood up to catch it, placed it in the center of the dining table, opened the lid, and the rich fragrance hit his nostrils.
"Old sir, Yun Yang asked me to wait for him here for a while. I was bored waiting, so I took the liberty to help my aunt. Try it. Is the food delicious?"
Chen Juan looked at a table of dishes. They were all made from local ingredients and looked good. He took a bite first. They were authentic and better than those in five-star restaurants.
Really, today I have taken advantage of the old man.
Xia Cheng first filled a bowl of soup and handed it to the old man, "Old sir, before eating, drink some soup first to protect your stomach."
"Oh, is it true?" The old man took it and took a sip. "Well, Ah Juan, try it. It's very fresh."
Chen Juan filled a bowl himself, took a sip, nodded, and lowered his voice meaningfully, "I didn't expect that Assistant Xia's cooking skills are so good. I thought he didn't know how to cook."
Xia Cheng thought of the last time she told him she couldn't cook, and couldn't help but feel warm. She didn't look at him and diligently served the old man food.
"Stop your busy work and sit down and eat." The master ordered, eating something in his mouth, his eyes lit up, "Hey, there are also crabs that I like to eat, you can eat them too."
The old man has a bold personality, so he starts directly and tears apart one by one.
Then I looked at Xia Cheng and saw that she was a girl and a flowery person. How could she be so rude? Seeing that she was cooking a table of dishes, I gave him some face and said, "Old Li, open the crab." Get the pliers."
After getting along for a short time, Xia Cheng already knew that the old man was a generous person, so he quickly stopped him and said with a smile, "It's a waste of time to slowly pick up the meat with tongs. There are only six crabs. Do you want me to eat less?" "
After saying that, he picked up one and tore it apart faster than the old man.
The old man was stunned for a moment, and then laughed "Ah, hahaha."
"Okay, you actually dared to rob me. Oh, haha, I grabbed three. You two can divide the remaining three."
Xia Cheng immediately grabbed the remaining two in front of him, "Old sir, I grabbed them too."
Chen Juan stretched his chopsticks into the air, then stopped, frowning and said, "Okay, I can't beat you, the old and the young."
The old man stared at his plate, fearing that others would snatch it, "Ah Juan, you have forgotten my rules. Whoever has slower hands will have to wash the dishes?"
Chen Juan threw away his chopsticks, "Grandpa, isn't it? Why don't I know your rules?"
There was cunning in the old man's eyes, "It's decided, Xiaoxia, Ang!"
"Oh, that's right." Xia Cheng responded, "That's what the old gentleman just said."
Chen Juan sighed helplessly, "Just you guys bully me."
The old man chuckled, "What, you're not convinced?"
"Follow it, take it." Chen Juan answered honestly.
It was rare for the old man to be in a good mood, "Why don't you drink some wine while eating? Xiaoxia, do you dare to drink with an old man like me?"
"Okay, but, old gentleman, we have to make an agreement. If I turn over the table when I'm drunk, you can't blame me." Xia Cheng said seriously.
"Tip it up, I'll do it with you then. Let me tell you, my brothers used to drink together. When they were happy or unhappy, they would overturn the table." The old man called to Lao Li again and took out the wine.
After a while, Lao Li took out a jar and several large porcelain bowls with peeling paint, and placed them on the table.
Chen Juan's brows twitched and he said awkwardly, "Grandpa, do you want to drink from this?"
