From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Feng Zhengming drove to pick up Luo Qing's family and returned to Quancheng. He first went to the department store to buy some things.

While shopping, Luo's mother couldn't help but complain to Luo's father in a low voice.

"You are such a fool. How much are those things your sister sent home worth? You just gave her 200 yuan. Don't you think about how much your monthly pension is? You just pretend to be rich."

When Luo's father heard Luo's mother complain, he could only say: "Don't say that. Haven't you seen how their family is? If we don't give them the money, will they give up?"

While Mr. and Mrs. Luo were talking in a low voice, Feng Zhengming had already paid the bill.

Upon learning that Feng Zhengming had paid the money, Luo's father and mother immediately wanted to give him the money.

"Zhengming, this won't work. How can I let you pay for all these things?"

"Yes, Zhengming, you pay for the things you and Qingqing bought, and we will pay for the rest ourselves."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "Uncles and aunts, please don't be polite to me. The things are not expensive. It's the New Year, and we should make everyone happy. Uncles and aunts, please don't worry about my aunt's affairs."

Under Feng Zhengming's persuasion, Luo Qing's parents finally let go of their worries.

Then Feng Zhengming drove with Luo Qing's family to Luo Qing's grandmother's house.

Luo Qing's grandfather was not from Quancheng. It was said that he came to Quancheng from Beijing.

Later, Luo Qing's grandfather worked as the factory director in a factory in Quancheng.

Luo Qing's grandparents have three children.

Luo Qing's mother is the eldest sister, and she has a younger brother and a younger sister.

Maybe because there are relatively few children in the family, the conditions of Luo Qing’s grandparents’ home are relatively better.

Luo Qing's grandfather has passed away for ten years, and now her grandmother lives alone in the house that was allocated by the former factory.

Luo Qing's mother takes time to visit her grandmother twice a week.

My second uncle is often on business trips and my second aunt has to substitute teach at school, so they rarely go home to visit my grandma.

In addition, my second uncle and my second aunt had been married for many years and had no children, which made my grandmother a little unhappy, and sometimes she even took her anger out on my second aunt.

As a result, it was inconvenient for my second aunt to visit my grandmother when my second uncle was not at home.

Luo Qing's aunt married and moved to another place, and she would only come back to visit during the Chinese New Year every year.

My aunt didn’t come back for the New Year this year because her daughter-in-law just gave birth to a baby.

My aunt will stay there to take care of her daughter-in-law and grandson.

She called back and informed Luo Qing's grandmother and parents that she would not be returning to Quancheng for the New Year.

On the way to grandma's house, Luo Qing's mother couldn't help but say worriedly in the car: "Little sister didn't come back this year, so your second uncle and second aunt stayed at home with grandma to celebrate the New Year. I wonder if grandma will lose her temper."

Feng Zhengming said nothing when he heard this, but he remembered that Luo Qing once told him that her grandmother had a bad temper.

It is said that my grandmother was the only daughter in the family, so she was spoiled by her family since she was a child.

As a result, when he grew up, he had a bad temper and a very strong-willed personality.

Luo Qing also told Feng Zhengming privately that when grandma fell in love with grandpa, grandpa was six or seven years older than grandma.

Moreover, at that time, because my grandfather was educated and was a cadre in the factory, there were many women pursuing him.

Then grandma started to pursue grandpa, even going so far as to ask the family to put pressure on him.

Finally, she successfully married her grandfather.

After marriage, grandma is still as strong as ever at home.

At one point, I didn't do any housework and left it all to my grandfather.

Grandma's dominance is not only towards her husband, but also towards her children.

Luo Qing's grandmother was almost not satisfied with the marriages of her mother, second uncle, and aunt.

When Luo Qing's mother wanted to marry Luo Qing's father, she almost had a falling out with her grandmother and was about to sever all ties with her.

Until Luo Wenhan was born, he was a chubby and funny boy.

In addition, my second uncle and aunt have not had children yet.

Naturally, grandma put all her love and affection on her grandson Luo Wenhan.

It can be said that the person who doted on Luo Wenhan the most when he was a child was his grandmother.

However, the treatment Luo Qing received from her grandmother was completely different from that received by her brother Luo Wenhan.

On the one hand, it is my grandmother’s traditional idea of ​​favoring boys over girls.

On the other hand, Luo Qing seemed to have inherited her grandmother's strong personality. She had always been against her grandmother, so naturally she could not win her grandmother's love.

Hearing his mother's words in the car, Luo Wenhan laughed a little heartlessly.

"I think it will be very uncomfortable for my second uncle and second aunt to spend the New Year with my grandmother."

Luo's mother reached out and patted her son.

"Can you talk, kid? You think it's funny, don't you?"

After being beaten by his mother, Luo Wenhan could only say obediently: "No, no, I'm just worried that grandma won't have a good old age."

Luo Qing didn't say anything. She was more worried about her second aunt.

She knew her grandmother's temper very well, and her second aunt, with her gentle personality, would definitely suffer when facing her grandmother.

Feng Zhengming drove to the factory staff quarters where his grandmother lived.

They had just parked the car when they heard someone calling them.

Following the sound, I saw my second uncle and aunt coming back from outside carrying the things they bought.

The moment he saw his second uncle, Luo Wenhan instantly became well-behaved.

Luo Qing went over to her warmly and hugged her second aunt.

While hugging her second aunt, Luo Qing also asked: "Did grandma bully you?"

Second Aunt smiled and patted Luo Qing on the back and said, "No, grandma's temper is much better this year during the New Year."

And then, my second uncle smiled and told me a good news.

"Grandma didn't lose her temper during the New Year this year because your aunt is pregnant."

When Luo Qing heard that her aunt was pregnant, she exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh, aunt, you, you are pregnant."

At the same time, hearing Luo Qing's exclamation, Luo Qing's mother hurried over and looked at her sister-in-law carefully with excitement.

Aunt Luo Qing suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

Feng Zhengming, Luo's father, and Luo Wenhan came over carrying things.

No one expected that Luo Qing's second aunt was pregnant.

Luo Qing's second uncle Lu Zhongqi was very happy.

"Sister, brother-in-law, we didn't expect that after all these years of not getting pregnant, I was transferred back last year. I stayed at home for more than three months without going on a business trip. As a result, at the end of the year, Aunt Qingqing went for a check-up and found out that she was really pregnant."

Luo Qing's mother was very happy: "Okay, this is a great thing, does our mother know?"

Lu Zhongqi nodded: "I see. Mom is very happy during the New Year."

Feng Zhengming quickly said, "Congratulations, uncle and aunt. If we had known earlier, we should have bought some gifts."

Lu Zhongqi looked at Feng Zhengming and said, "Hahaha, no need, Zhengming. Your aunt is pregnant this time, maybe it's because of the sweet and sour pork ribs you made for her."

Feng Zhengming was a little surprised when he heard this: "No way? The sweet and sour pork ribs incident happened two years ago."

"It hasn't been that long. Just over a year."

It can be seen that Lu Zhongqi is really happy. The couple has been married for nearly 20 years and has no children.

They were almost in despair and didn't even want to have children anymore.

But no one expected that she would actually get pregnant.

Feng Zhengming said quickly, "Aunt is old now, so you must take good care of her. Tell me what she wants to eat. I will make something delicious for her and send it to her with Qingqing."

Luo Qing agreed immediately: "Yes, yes, aunt, tell us what you want to eat in the future and let Zhengming cook it for you. He is the top scholar in the country and can cook any dish. When he finishes it, I will send it to you."

Second aunt Pei Fanglan felt embarrassed: "How can I feel embarrassed? You are all very busy. Zhengming is such a great chef, it is a waste of his talent to cook for me."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "How could that be? I have practiced my cooking skills for so long, and I want to use them to make delicious food for everyone, so that everyone can be happy and blessed. My aunt is pregnant now, so I need to make delicious food for her so that she can give birth to a healthy baby. Isn't this the best use of my cooking skills?"

Everyone felt that what Feng Zhengming said made a lot of sense.

The second uncle said, "Okay, then I'll work hard, Zhengming."

Father Luo asked with a smile: "Zhongqi, you don't have to go on business trips anymore? Your sister-in-law is pregnant again, which is double happiness."

Feng Zhengming followed up and said, "That's right, let's go quickly to grandma's house. I'll make something delicious for my aunt."

The second uncle picked up the things in his hand and said, "I know you will come back today to ask, so my aunt and I went to buy some things for you."

Luo Qing immediately said, "Hey, uncle, what are you and aunt going to buy? We are not outsiders."

The group walked into the factory staff quarters, talking and laughing.

Along the way, we also met many old neighbors of my grandparents.

Many people looked carefully and recognized Feng Zhengming, and came forward to ask in surprise.

"Is this the national champion of Shandong cuisine?"

"He really is the top scholar in the country."

"Lu's second son, how could your family invite the top scholar in the country?"

"Yes, Hyojin, how do you know the number one chef?"

Lu Zhongqi smiled and explained to his old neighbors: "I forgot to introduce you to everyone. This national champion Feng Zhengming is my niece Luo Qing's boyfriend. It's the second day of the Chinese New Year. He and my eldest sister and her family came to pay New Year's greetings to my mother."

Everyone in the family compound was stunned by Lu Zhongqi's solemn introduction.

Some old neighbors who were familiar with Luo Qing's mother gathered together and whispered.

"So her daughter really found a boyfriend who is the top scholar in the country?"

"Oh, I thought she was just bragging to us."

"Yeah, last time she came back to see the old lady and told us about it, I thought she was bragging."

"It's incredible. I didn't expect the granddaughter of the old Lu family to be so powerful."

"Luo Qing is pretty, after all."

"Yes, a perfect match."

Amidst the exaggerated voices and envious gazes, Feng Zhengming and his friends walked towards Luo Qing's grandmother's house together.

Grandma Luo Qing's house is on the first floor, which is a bit similar to Grandpa Feng's house, and also has a small yard surrounded by a fence.

A lot of flowers and plants are planted in the small yard.

Luo Qing introduced them to Feng Zhengming in a low voice: "These were planted by my grandfather. After my grandfather passed away, it was my grandmother who took care of these flowers and plants. In addition, my mother came over twice a week to help."

Lu Zhongqi stepped into the yard, walked quickly into the house and shouted, "Mom, my eldest sister and her family are back, and they brought you a special guest."

Soon an old lady's voice rang out from the room: "Is it the national champion?"

No one expected it, but grandma actually guessed it.

Then Luo Qing's mother whispered, "When I came here for the last time before the New Year, I told your grandma that maybe we would come to pay New Year's greetings together on the second day of the New Year."

After hearing what Luo's mother said, everyone felt relieved.

Soon, Feng Zhengming and others came in together.

In the living room, Feng Zhengming met Luo Qing's grandmother.

She is an old lady who looks quite energetic.

But judging from her facial features, she does not look as kind as in the photo of Grandma Feng.

Feng Zhengming put his things down, walked up and greeted his grandma.

"Hello, grandma. I'm Luo Qing's boyfriend, Feng Zhengming."

Grandma looked at Feng Zhengming.

Then a smile appeared on the old lady's face.

"Well, the top scholar in the country came to wish me a happy new year. My granddaughter is quite capable."

The old lady's words made Feng Zhengming feel a little amused and helpless.

Luo Qing walked forward and challenged her grandma in a verbal battle, not wanting to be outdone.

"Grandma, didn't you always tell me that if a girl is so bad, she will never get married when she grows up? Look, I found a top scholar in the country. Isn't that better than your choice when you found my grandfather?"

Luo Qing's words stunned the whole family.

Feng Zhengming was even more at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

When everyone's eyes turned to Luo Qing and grandma.

My second uncle is ready to give some advice at any time.

As a result, everyone saw that grandma raised her hands and held Luo Qing's cheeks.

"Hahaha, my granddaughter is really amazing. You have been eloquent since you were a child. Now you have found a boyfriend who is the top scholar in the country and you come to challenge grandma again."

The old lady looked and smiled obviously very happy.

"The man you found is the top scholar in the country, but he is not as good as your grandpa. However, it is already very good that you can find such a man. Grandma recognizes your ability."

At this moment, Feng Zhengming could be sure that Luo Qing definitely inherited her grandmother's personality.

And judging from the looks of the old lady and Luo Qing.

There is absolutely no sign that they have been at odds since Luo Qing was a child.

Luo Qing said with a smile: "The little old lady is not convinced. Don't worry, I will make you convinced after lunch."

The appearance of the two of them amused the whole family.

No one would think that Luo Qing was disrespectful to grandma.

Feng Zhengming watched and thought that perhaps the family had long been accustomed to the way the old lady and Luo Qing were.

The old lady walked around Luo Qing and came in front of Feng Zhengming.

He looked at Feng Zhengming carefully again.

"He's really tall and strong, very good. Our Qingqing will be very happy in the future."

Then, in front of Luo Qing, grandma said to Feng Zhengming: "Young man, don't think that you can easily control Luo Qing just because you are the top scholar. That girl is very bad. You must be careful in the future."

Feng Zhengming had no idea how to respond to the old lady in front of him as she was embarrassed.

Luo Qing turned around and hugged the old lady: "Grandma, don't try to sow discord between us. I am mean and bad because others are mean and bad to me. That's why I treat others badly.

Zhengming is very good to me, I won't be mean or mean to him."

As she spoke, Luo Qing rushed to Feng Zhengming, hugged his arms, and showed her affection in front of her grandmother. (End of this chapter)