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Chapter 540: Quite a Common Language

Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Quite a Common Language

Zhu Qianying was very well aware of her mother’s gentle, peace-loving temperament. If she ended up with a man like Yan Bo or Ji Rui, her mother would most likely end up being suppressed or even bullied.

Her most beautiful twenty years of youth had been squeezed dry by Zhu Zhizhou. Therefore, for the remainder of her life, Zhu Qianying hoped her mother could find someone who would dote on her.

Perhaps some would say, she’s already in her forties, what need is there to be pampered?

But humans, even at a hundred years old, still need to be cherished.

Only when you love and are loved by others, can you truly feel happy.

"Call me Uncle Luo. Xiao Yu and Ji Huan do." he said.

Hearing this, Zhu Qianying took it in stride, calling him "Uncle Luo", and sat down across from him.

It might seem a bit intrusive. After all, this "Uncle Luo" came to see her mother. Regardless if he was here to discuss restaurant matters or to bond, it was somewhat inappropriate for her to butt in.

But she needed to ensure that this man was absolutely harmless.

After all, this could potentially affect her mother’s future happiness. Being a bit intrusive would not matter.

Even if Uncle Luo would think less of her or see her as a villain, it wouldn’t matter.

However, Uncle Luo seemed to have a really good temper, his composure stayed even as Zhu Qianying intruded. He maintained a warm smile.

"I only have two sons at home. Before, I always admired Tong’s family for having a daughter, and now seeing you, I can’t help but feel envious of your mother."

These words seemed like a hint.

If anyone were to say he had absolutely no feelings for her mother at this point, Zhu Qianying would never believe it.

As for Le Tong’s daughter he mentioned, he probably referred to La Tong’s adopted daughter Ji Sihan who is now the daughter-in-law of the Ji family.

But Zhu Qianying knew from Xiao Yu’s words, the Ji family truly treated Ji Sihan as their biological daughter before she became Ji Yu’s girlfriend. It is said that Ji Sihan only found out she was adopted when she was sixteen.

"Uncle Luo, you’re humorous. They say that parents and children are bound together by fate. Perhaps your deeper fate lies with your sons, which is why a daughter couldn’t squeeze through your door!" she countered.

Luo Yifan burst out in laughter, "Ying Zi, that’s an interesting way to put it. But hearing you say that, I suddenly feel like rushing home to hug my two sons."

Just as the two of them were engaging in lively conversation, Chen Jing, who had finished giving instructions in the kitchen, walked over briskly.

"Mr. Luo, did you also make a reservation with friends for dinner today?" she asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qianying mentally made a series of cross marks at her mother!

Her mother’s straightforward nature was truly hopeless.

No wonder Zhu Zhizhou had been lukewarm towards her mother all these years, didn’t she understand the slightest romantic nuance?

Zhu Qianying felt a somber mood, she gave her mother a scrutinizing look before standing up and yielded her seat to her mother.

"Uncle Luo, take your time and chat. I’ll go help out."

As she spoke, she subtly patted her mother’s shoulder, hinting for her to be a bit sharper. Under Luo Yifan’s watchful eye, she had done all she could.

Chen Jing, however, didn’t appreciate her gesture and pulled her back.

"Ying’er, I’m very busy inside. I just came out to greet Mr. Luo, can you take care of him for a while?"

As she spoke, she pushed Zhu Qianying back into her seat, then apologized to Luo Yifan with a smile.

"Mr. Luo, I’m really sorry. The menu ordered by the guests, my two disciples can’t handle it. I have to go cook."

Luo Yifan didn’t show any displeasure, still maintaining his gentle smile, and gesturing to her to go ahead.

"Go ahead, I have plenty of time today. We’ll talk when you’re done."

Zhu Qianying watched her mother hurry back into the kitchen as if she had a hot pot to attend to, and couldn’t help but frown.

When she turned her gaze back to Luo Yifan, a smile returned to her face.

"Uncle Luo, I’m sorry. My mom treasures the reputation of this restaurant. She prefers to do most things herself for peace of mind."

Luo Yifan’s face remained calm, seemingly not minding Chen Jing’s neglect.

Or perhaps, he had already mentally prepared for this before coming.

"Ying Zi, you don’t have to apologize for this. In fact, I can understand Ah Jing’s feelings better than anyone. When I opened my first restaurant, I felt the same way as Ah Jing. Because customers are difficult to come by, they are therefore precious. I wished I could stay in the restaurant 24 hours a day, researching new dishes that would suit the customers’ taste, adjusting the business model to attract customers, and so on."

Zhu Qian remembered what she had read on the internet about the man in front of her. If those experiences were true, then his words were completely honest.

He really could empathize with her mother’s current feelings and circumstances.

After all, their experiences were quite similar, so the emotions they felt, which were hard for others to understand, should be similar too.

Although her mother was poor and he was a rich young master, everyone would go through hardships and sorrow during the early stages of starting a business.

Of course, Zhu Qianying may not resonate with all the emotions that Luo Yifan expressed, like her mother would. But considering her mother’s apparent evasion, Zhu Qianying, as her daughter, simply couldn’t ignore the issue.

Besides, given the current situation, it seems to be a good opportunity for her to understand this man.

"So you and my mother have quite a bit in common," she remarked.

Her mother had personally admitted to that.

"Yes, when we sit together and discuss cuisine and the catering industry, we just can’t stop talking."

Luo Yifan was quite honest, or perhaps, he had already noticed Zhu Qianying’s intentions, and was voluntarily syncing up with her pace.

This behavior was clearly trying to curry her favor, wasn’t it?

"That’s excellent, it’s rare for my mother to find a like-minded friend. In the future, I hope you can give her some advice. She’s always busy cooking, she doesn’t really understand business at all."

Luo Yifan didn’t hesitate and promptly agreed.

"There’s no need to be so formal, we both have our strengths; she knows cooking and I understand business. It’s good for us to learn from each other, I would benefit a lot too!"

These words, sounding a little ambiguous, fell on Zhu Qianying’s ears.

"Uncle Luo, you’re flattering my mother too much. My mother’s education level isn’t high. Apart from having some talent in cooking, she doesn’t know anything!"

It’s not that Zhu Qianying intentionally belittled her mother, but she had to remind Luo Yifan in advance that in the eyes of some people who could not appreciate her, her mother was still just a cook.

"Ying Zi, your words are not right. The level of education is just a cover. The ability to use one’s talents and abilities is more important than being educated."

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