Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Saving Face

Qi Taiguo was bubbling with enthusiasm, and Platoon Leader Chen, unable to decline and noticing the worn-out look on his wife’s face, reluctantly turned to Cheng Su and said, "Then we’ll have to trouble you, sister-in-law. Once our place is set up, we’ll treat you to a warm pot meal and return the hospitality."

"What trouble is it?" Qi Taiguo spoke for Cheng Su with a smile, then turned to instruct her, "Do we still have any peanuts at home? Fry a plate for me and Platoon Leader Chen to have a few drinks."

"No need, no need, just a few bites of rice will do," Platoon Leader Chen said, waving his hands repeatedly.

Cheng Su, smiling, went to get busy; turning around, she muttered to herself, "Mr. Qi can really work someone to death with just one sentence. This is so sudden; while the dishes aren’t a problem since I’ve bought some meat and vegetables, where can I find extra rice in such short notice?"

Only noodles will do!

To celebrate securing her first order in this new era of her life, Cheng Su had specially bought some roasted meat, stirred it with some garlic for a dish, made a winter melon and white clam soup, stir-fried some greens—enough for two people.

Now, to accommodate Platoon Leader Chen and his spouse, she took a look at the ingredients she had at home, stir-fried some shrimp with rice and egg, and made a dish with bamboo shoots and cured meat. When she brought it to the table, the three began to eat.

Commander Qi was already setting himself up to drink with Platoon Leader Chen, while Hualing was attacking the plate of roasted meat. Seeing Cheng Su, she moved her chopsticks to the greens instead.

Cheng Su pretended not to notice, placed the freshly stir-fried dish on the table, and said, "I’m really sorry, there wasn’t time to make rice, so I’m boiling water for noodles. Platoon Leader Chen, would that be alright with you?"

Platoon Leader Chen felt very embarrassed and quickly stood up, saying, "That’s fine, that’s fine. We are the ones who should be sorry; we just came to say hello and didn’t expect to end up getting a meal. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble for us, sister-in-law."

He was very respectful, which caused Hualing’s expression to darken.

Cheng Su said it was no trouble with a smile and turned back to the kitchen to keep busy.

Before long, she brought a plate of noodles to the table, and they all started eating.

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