From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Feng Zhengming knocked on Luo Qing's door, and the person who opened the door was Luo Qing's mother.

Seeing Feng Zhengming holding various things in his hands at the door, Luo Qing's mother's face immediately lit up with joy.

"Zhengming, look at you. You always bring so many things every time you come. Come in quickly."

When greeting Feng Zhengming to come in, Luo's mother saw a neighbor coming down from upstairs, so she immediately stopped closing the door and took the initiative to greet the neighbor coming downstairs.

"Sister-in-law, are you out? Is your Xiaojuan back?"

Luo's mother greeted the neighbor who came downstairs and responded with a smile.

"He hasn't come back yet. He said he won't be home until tomorrow. Are there any relatives coming to your house?"

When she heard the other party ask this, Luo's mother immediately responded with a smile.

"Oh, it's Luo Qing's boyfriend. He's the champion of the national cooking competition. He just finished his work in the province last night. He didn't even stay home to sleep a little longer this early in the morning, but came to see our Luo Qing."

Luo's mother's words made the neighbor who came downstairs' face freeze for a moment.

But then, the other party still smiled and asked: "Are the two of you getting married soon? When your Luo Qing gets married, you have to invite us to the wedding."

Luo's mother smiled and replied: "Okay, I will send invitations to all my old neighbors and colleagues when the time comes."

Feng Zhengming walked in and saw Luo Qing coming out of the bedroom. They both heard Luo's mother standing at the door and talking to the neighbors.

They looked at each other and felt a little amused.

Luo Qing asked Feng Zhengming to put his things down, and then led Feng Zhengming into her room.

"Why did you come here so early? And you're carrying so many things. Have you been seen by many people?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "Grandpa asked me to come over and invite your family to have lunch together at noon. If your family is willing, you can also come over and celebrate the New Year with us tomorrow."

Luo Qing listened to Feng Zhengming's words, thought for a moment and said, "Can we go over for lunch at noon and celebrate the New Year together tomorrow? I'm afraid that's not possible. We must go back to my grandparents' house to celebrate the New Year tomorrow."

Feng Zhengming nodded and said, "It's okay. I'll wait for you to come back and then I'll go to your house to wish you a happy new year."

At this time, Luo's mother's voice came from outside.

"Luo Qing, bring Zhengming out. You took him into the house right after he arrived, and didn't even bother to ask him to sit down and have a drink of water."

Luo Qing responded, "Okay, got it."

Then Feng Zhengming and Luo Qing walked out of her room together.

When they came out to the living room, Luo Qing's parents looked at them with a smile.

Luo Wenhan also came out of his room.

Feng Zhengming once again explained his purpose to Luo Qing's family.

Luo Wenhan heard this and said, "We're going there at noon? That's great, let's pack up and go."

Seeing Luo Wenhan's impatient look, Luo Qing said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Zhengming hasn't even sat down to drink a sip of water since he arrived."

Father Luo also smiled and said, "Yes, Zhengming, sit down and have a drink of water. Don't worry."

At the invitation of Luo Qing's parents, Feng Zhengming sat down in the living room.

"Uncle and aunt, my grandfather wanted to invite you to celebrate the New Year together tomorrow. Luo Qing just told me that you are going to her grandparents' house to celebrate the New Year. I wonder which day you will be back? I can come over to wish you a happy New Year then."

When Luo Wenhan heard that Feng Zhengming wanted to invite his family to celebrate the New Year together, he immediately became excited.

"Zhengming, your family wants to invite us to celebrate the New Year together? That's great, we can go, we don't have to go to my grandparents' house."

Feng Zhengming was a little surprised by what Luo Wenhan said.

He looked at Luo Qing's parents again.

Luo's father immediately said, "How can we not go back to your grandparents' home for the New Year? We have to go back every year. We went back this afternoon. What are you talking about?"

Luo Wenhan quickly continued, "Dad, last time my aunt's family came to our house, they asked us to do something but it didn't work out. They must have taken advantage of this to make a fuss. Why should we go back and see them turn their backs on us?"

It has to be said that Luo Wenhan’s words still made his family members feel a little moved.

Luo Qing's parents looked at each other, obviously not wanting to go back and face Luo Wenhan and Luo Qing's aunt.

But after a silence, Luo's father said, "No, we are not going back to see your aunt, but to see your grandparents. Your grandparents are old, and they will definitely be unhappy if we don't go back for the New Year."

Feng Zhengming also said: "Uncle is right. During the Chinese New Year, the elderly still want the family to be together. It's my fault. I shouldn't have told you uncles and aunts about celebrating the Chinese New Year together."

Luo's father and mother did not blame Feng Zhengming either.

Then the Luo family packed up and went out with Feng Zhengming.

Walking in the family compound, the Luo family naturally attracted the attention of many old neighbors and colleagues.

Many people took the initiative to greet them.

Luo Qing's parents responded with a smile and openly introduced Feng Zhengming to others as Luo Qing's boyfriend.

After watching Feng Zhengming and the Luo family leave, many people in the family compound gathered together to chat.

"Look at them. The Luo family has turned things around. Their daughter has found such a capable son-in-law."

"That's right. When has the Luo family ever been so prosperous before?"

"The daughter is really amazing, she was able to find such a good son-in-law."

"Luo Qing is pretty. In our compound, weren't there a lot of boys chasing after her?"

"So many boys pursued Luo Qing, but she rejected them all. It turns out she was waiting for someone better."

"This time we have indeed found the best, the top student in the country, the only one of its kind in the country."

All of Luo Qing's neighbors praised Luo Qing behind her back.

Feng Zhengming led Luo Qing's family out of the family compound and came to his car parked outside.

"Uncle and aunt, you and Luo Qing can sit in the back, and let big brother sit in the front passenger seat."

The Luo family didn't expect that Feng Zhengming would actually drive over to pick them up.

This really makes them more proud.

Luo's father said, "Zhengming, why did you drive over to pick us up?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "This car belongs to my third uncle. He lent it to me. After lunch, I will drive you to your grandparents' house in the afternoon."

Luo Wenhan was a little excited when he heard this: "Really? Zhengming, can you drive us this afternoon?"

Feng Zhengming nodded: "Sure, no one at home should need the car this afternoon, I can drive you there."

Luo's mother had a big smile on her face, but she was still polite: "Thank you for troubling you, Zhengming."

Feng Zhengming responded: "It's not a problem. Uncle and aunt, please get in the car."

The car door opened and Luo Wenhan sat in the front passenger seat first.

Luo Qing and her parents also got on the car one after another.

Feng Zhengming drove Luo Qing and his family to Fengjia Restaurant.

When they arrived outside Feng's dry restaurant.

In front of the Feng Family Restaurant, we saw Xia Hui and Xia Mingye, a brother and sister, pasting spring couplets with their three children.

Feng Zhengming parked the car and led the Luo family to the door of the dry rice shop.

"Be careful and pay attention to safety."

Hearing Feng Zhengming's voice, the Xia siblings and children all turned their heads.

Then the three children gathered in front of Feng Zhengming. "Brother, you're back."

"Brother, please bring my sister-in-law and the others here."

"Brother, come and help me."

Feng Zhengming smiled and led the three children to the door.

He called Xia Mingye down, climbed up the ladder himself, and pasted the horizontal banner on the door.

By the way, two big red lanterns were hung in front of the dry rice shop.

Seeing Feng Zhengming's quick movements, Xia Hui immediately said to her brother, "Look, Master Uncle has already done it, but why can't you do anything after working on it for so long?"

Xia Mingye was unconvinced and said, "Didn't I just go up there? I need to get used to it."

Zhang Hongwei smiled and said, "Brother, you'd better stop making excuses. Are you afraid of heights?"

Xia Mingye's thoughts were exposed and his face turned red, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

Feng Zhengming came down the ladder and said, "Alright, alright. It's not shameful to be afraid of heights. Mingye, cook a few dishes for lunch and let these kids know how capable you are."

This helped Xia Mingye out of his embarrassment, and he immediately said, "I'll let you guys see my cooking skills at noon."

Feng Zhengming led Luo Qing's family into the restaurant.

In the dry rice shop, Grandpa and Master Xia were chatting.

When everyone saw Feng Zhengming bringing the Luo family in, they all stood up to greet them.

This made Luo Qing's parents feel flattered.

Grandpa Feng smiled and said, "You're welcome. We're almost a family. It's a bit presumptuous of us to invite you over today. We should have paid you a visit first."

Luo's father quickly said, "Grandpa, you are too kind. You are the elder, how can we allow you to visit us?"

Master Xia said with a smile: "Today is a good opportunity. Luo Qing's family is here, and Zheng Ming's family is also here. This meal can be regarded as confirming the relationship between Zheng Ming and Luo Qing."

Grandpa Feng said, "That doesn't count. Today's meal is to invite Luo Qing's family to a gathering before the New Year. Zhengming and Luo Qing are engaged, so we need to invite them again formally. Zhengming's master must also be present at that time."

Master Xia nodded: "Yes, yes, Old Yan does have to be there too."

Later, the Feng family and the Luo family also got to know each other.

Everyone sat down and chatted with each other in a very friendly manner.

Of course, Luo Qing's parents were a little reserved when facing the Feng family.

Even Luo Wenhan has become very well-behaved.

Fortunately, Master Xia was present, and Feng Zhengming also helped to talk between the two sides from time to time to resolve the embarrassment of the Luo family.

After chatting for a while, Feng Zhengming found that his eldest aunt, second aunt and third aunt were not there.

He was a little surprised: "Are the eldest aunt, the second aunt and the third aunt out?"

Uncle San smiled and said, "They are in the kitchen. Today, they and the Xia brothers and sisters will cook a meal for us. You, the top scholar, can also taste it."

Feng Zhengming was a little surprised when he heard this: "Ah? Why are the eldest aunt, the second aunt, and the third aunt also in the kitchen?"

Feng Zhengming stood up and prepared to go to the kitchen to take a look.

He was grabbed by his uncle Feng Guofeng.

"Zhengming, you should not go. As the top scholar today, just sit here and wait, and have a taste of their cooking skills."

Master Xia smiled and said, "Yes, Zhengming, you don't have to go. Don't worry, there are Xiaohui and Mingye. They will cook the dishes well. Although they are not your disciples, they can be considered as your apprentices. You should have confidence in them."

Seeing that no one wanted him to go, Feng Zhengming felt helpless.

"Okay, let's try the cooking of my eldest aunt, second aunt and third aunt today."

After a while, the three children felt that it was boring to sit here and listen to the adults chatting.

Feng Zhengming and Luo Qing took their three children out to buy firecrackers and fireworks to play with.

Luo Wenhan also took the opportunity to follow them out.

After coming out, Luo Wenhan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh my god, sitting in there, I can't even breathe because of what I've seen."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "Not really? We are all family, why would we be so afraid to say anything?"

Luo Wenhan said: "Of course you are not afraid, you are the top scholar in the country, in the eyes of the elders you are their pride, but I am different, I am such a big man, but I still live a muddled life without any achievements."

Feng Zhengming patted his brother-in-law on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I've made the contact for you. After the Chinese New Year, you can go and learn how to repair home appliances from them."

Luo Qing immediately warned her brother: "You must study hard when you go there."

Luo Wenhan nodded and agreed: "Don't worry, I will definitely study hard."

Feng Shengnan asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, why does your brother want to learn how to repair home appliances?"

When Luo Qing heard Feng Shengnan calling her sister-in-law, she smiled and took her hand and started talking to her while walking.

Feng Zhengming and Luo Wenhan followed behind with the two boys, Zhang Hongwei and Feng Yucheng.

Zhang Hongwei was not afraid at all and asked Luo Wenhan directly why he wanted to learn how to repair home appliances?
When Luo Wenhan faced Zhang Hongwei's problem, he told him about the difficulties he was facing.

After listening to this, Zhang Hongwei analyzed the situation to Luo Wenhan like a little adult.

"Brother, it's not enough for you to just know how to repair things. How many things can you repair by yourself? You need to learn from me. If you want to be a boss, you can sell some spare parts to others and gather a group of people who can do the repairs to help you repair things."

After hearing what Zhang Hongwei said, Luo Wenhan felt that it made sense and he began to have some other ideas.

Feng Zhengming was listening and watching nearby and couldn't help but give a reminder.

"Zhang Hongwei, don't give me random advice. As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You can't think of becoming a boss right from the start. Many things need to be done step by step. What your brother Wenhan needs now is to learn maintenance from others first, and then start a maintenance shop on his own.

After I have accumulated some funds, I will consider becoming my own boss, buying and selling spare parts, and opening my own repair company. These are all things for the future.”

Zhang Hongwei also agreed with this: "Brother, you are right. Big brother, you have to listen to my brother. He is very powerful."

Luo Wenhan nodded like a good boy now: "Yes, listen to your brother, your brother is capable."

Feng Zhengming was left at a loss whether to laugh or cry after hearing Luo Wenhan's response.

However, seeing that his brother-in-law is now more motivated, he thinks it is a good thing.

The group found a store and bought a lot of firecrackers and fireworks.

He also bought red lanterns for Luo Qing, Feng Shengnan and Feng Yucheng to hold in their hands.

Then we walked back happily together.

It was the first time for Feng Yucheng to play with domestic firecrackers. He found it very interesting to play with both throwing and rubbing firecrackers.

At first he didn't dare to play with firecrackers, but when he saw Zhang Hongwei and Luo Wenhan having fun, he soon boldly joined in.

Then Luo Wenhan took Zhang Hongwei and Feng Yucheng together to scare Luo Qing and Feng Shengnan with firecrackers.

Feng Zhengming originally wanted to help, but he soon witnessed how tough Luo Qing was.

Luo Qing actually dared to wipe several at a time and then threw them at the two boys brought by her brother.

Luo Qing even dared to light some small firecrackers and threw them directly at the three of them.

Soon under Luo Qing's intensive firepower offensive, Luo Wenhan, Zhang Hongwei and Feng Yucheng raised the white flag and surrendered.

Throughout the whole process, Feng Zhengming became a spectator referee. (End of this chapter)