The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 95 - 94. The Power of the Word Canteen

Chapter 95: 94. The Power of the Word Canteen

There, Xu Qianyun pulled out a seat beside herself for Xu Qianyu.

"Sis, come sit."

"Mhm."

After the two of them had sat down, Lin Yunlan, who stood in her place, stiffened for a moment but quickly came to terms with it.

Ever since she had married into the Xu Family fifteen years ago, Xu Qianyu had always been cool towards her, and both had grown accustomed to this mode of interaction.

Tang Shu watched how everyone interacted and lowered her head thoughtfully.

Aunt Zhang was quick with her hands, and soon she brought tableware for Xu Qianyu, as well as a bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup.

"Miss has lost weight again lately, drink more soup."

A slight smile formed on Xu Qianyu’s usually expressionless face.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang, you should go and eat as well."

"Alright, alright."

Aunt Zhang did not leave but stood behind Xu Qianyu, watching over her.

As the head of the family, Xu Chengfeng inquired after Tang Shu’s school situation and, learning that everything was fine, he smiled and steered the conversation towards his daughter.

"How was the academic exchange at school, did you gain anything?"

"Today’s keynote speaker was Professor Chen Han, the dean of the Mechanical Engineering department, who had also specially invited several seniors working at the research institute. The content of the lecture was very profound."

Xu Qianyu’s attendance at the exchange was not only because she was a student at Imperial University but also because the Xu Family’s business was involved in mechanical production.

"Dad, the group might have to wait to develop new production lines. The research institute is currently developing new equipment that, if successful, could double the efficiency compared to the original production lines."

Xu Chengfeng paused in his eating, grasping the importance of what she had said.

"Can you handle the new production line project?"

"No problem, rest assured."

Certainty and confidence tinged Xu Qianyu’s tone.

Upon hearing this, Tang Shu felt a sense of familiarity.

New production lines... Wasn’t that the very same one they had mentioned last time?

So the Xu Family was involved in mechanical business.

After dinner, as they were saying their farewells, Tang Shu gave out several small porcelain bottles she had made to the people present.

"These are pills for nourishing the body. You and Uncle Xu work hard and can easily get tired, so you can take one pill a day to recuperate without any side effects."

With both parents working and both children studying in the Xu household, all of them needed intellectual effort, so giving them some medicinal pills for body nourishment was the perfect gift.

This was a decision Tang Shu had made after careful consideration.

Lin Yunlan was overjoyed, happily holding the small porcelain bottle and agreeing enthusiastically.

"Who would have thought our Shushu already has such skills? It looks like choosing to study medicine was not wrong at all."

She was very clear about why her daughter had chosen to study medicine; Father Tang had always enjoyed growing medicinal herbs in the courtyard, and from a young age, her daughter had shown a talent in this area because of constant exposure.

Xu Chengfeng’s face also showed a hint of amusement. The Xu Family’s business was extensive and large; they certainly didn’t lack these things, but it was rare that this girl, whom he had met only once, made a very good impression on him. The fruits and wine she brought were also not ordinary.

As for the pills, while their effectiveness wasn’t known, they still represented the girl’s kind gesture.

"Thanks, Shushu; your mom and I will give them a try."

Xu Qianyu, who also received a small porcelain bottle, revealed a hint of a peculiar expression.

She had already examined the bottle earlier. Aside from a drawing and the name of a pill, there was not even a description. How could such medicine simply be taken at random?

It wasn’t until Tang Shu and Lin Yunlan’s figures had disappeared in front of the villa that she looked at the small porcelain bottle in her father’s hand.

"Dad, this medicine... should not be taken casually; it’s better to put it away."

"How could we just ignore Shushu’s good intentions? I can just have someone look at it if needed. You mustn’t say this in front of Aunt Lin, got it?"

Xu Chengfeng was rarely serious, causing Xu Qianyu to pause before giving an almost imperceptible nod.

"I got it, Dad."

The mother and daughter, oblivious to the situation here, soon arrived downstairs at the East Lake Community. Tang Shu met her mother’s reluctant gaze once again.

She looked as though she had been abandoned by her.

"Shushu, are you sure you don’t want to stay and keep Mom company?"

Tang Shu’s face stiffened, and she considered clearing out the apartment’s side room, just in case of any emergencies.

"Mom, you should spend more time with Uncle Xu. I’ll come to visit you again."

"Alright then, remember to eat on time, you’re still growing, so you can’t just make do with anything."

"Don’t worry, I have three meals a day at school, and the cafeteria food is really good."

"Eating at the cafeteria every day? That won’t do, I’ll have to make some for you from now on."

"..."

From that day forward, the Young Sect Master of the Tang Sect learned for the first time the impact of the word "cafeteria" on a mother.

***

Eastern District, downtown alley.

At the north entrance of an old community that doesn’t exceed six floors, there are several small shops with faded door curtains. The whitewashed signboards seem to have been bleached by years of sunlight, the neon light outside dimly reflecting a layer of grease caused by years of smoke.

This is an old store in Imperial City that has seen many years.

In the semi-open kitchen, a muscular uncle swings his arms to knead dough, his booming voice calls out to the outside.

"What would the lady like to add to her noodledish?"

A pair of attractive eyes glanced at the menu and price list on the wall, the scribbled handwriting completely in view.

Even Tang Shu, who is accustomed to various modern things, was still not too fond of "Chinese characters" simplified to the extent beyond simple.

But it was indeed a timesaver. If it wasn’t for her good memory, she really wouldn’t be able to recognize these characters.

"Grilled sausage, tofu skin."

"Got it! And what about this gentleman?"

"The same as hers."

Jing Yu, dressed in a pure handmade suit, sat on a small wooden chair. His delicate outfit and exceptional temperament were completely out of place in the surrounding environment.

However, he himself was quite composed and showed no signs of disdain, looking very at ease.

"This is also an old shop, it should have a history of decades. Grandma used to bring me here often when I was a kid, their flat noodles are really authentic, worth a try."

"I trust your judgment."

Smelling the aromatic braised scent around her, Tang Shu was quite looking forward to it, her eyes shining with anticipation.

Jing Yu’s usually sharp gaze softened a lot, and he slightly raised his eyebrows at her words, "Apparently, my credibility is very high?"

"Of course!"

The meals from the last two times could be said to be of a high standard, so naturally, Tang Shu had some expectations for this time as well.

"How about I take you to eat grilled fish next time? A friend introduced me to a place last time; it’s really good."

"I look forward to it."

Somehow, whenever the two of them got together, they would invariably talk about food. This had become their tacit understanding.

"Here comes the noodles~~~~"

Before long, a bowl of beef flat noodles appeared on the half-square-meter table, the clear broth containing two or three pieces of tenderly stewed beef.

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