Divorced and Determined: The CEO's Ex-Wife Fights for Love-Chapter 127

Chapter 127 Crying Is the Right Reaction! My Son-In-Law’s Food Is So Good It Makes People Cry!

“Putting on an act? Old Liu, what am I pretending about?”

“I’m just not interested in your so-called Yuzun Tower food. No matter how good it is, it can’t compare to the food we have coming.”

Shen Hongda glanced at Liu Hongming, annoyed by his smug expression.

No matter how delicious the food from Yuzun Tower was, could it possibly be better than the dishes his son-in-law made?

Absolutely impossible!

Lu Xiyao turned her head and gave Liu Hongming a puzzled look. She thought, I was drooling because I was thinking about Dad’s twice-cooked pork!

Liu Hongming chuckled, “Old Shen, just keep being stubborn. If you insist, you’re only punishing your own stomach.”

“Come on, grandson, since they won’t eat, let’s enjoy this ourselves. Try this golden coin chicken paired with stuffed chicken wings.”

“Wow! Grandpa! These chicken wings are really delicious too!”

Shen Muyan glanced at the grandfather and grandson next to them with a strange expression.

Are they performing a rehearsed skit?

In fact, to outsiders, Yuzun Tower’s dishes did seem incredibly tempting. But for those who had tasted Lu Qin’s cooking, their palates had already been spoiled. Other food rarely amazed them, let alone made them crave it.

At that moment, the attending pediatrician entered the room with a nurse carrying a report sheet.

“Lu Xiyao, there’s nothing serious—just a bit of inflammation… huh? What smells so good?”

The doctor and nurse couldn’t help but glance towards the adjacent bed and swallow.

“Wow, such a lavish meal?”

Their eyes widened.

Palace-style Kung Pao chicken, braised chicken wings, steamed perch, braised lion’s head meatballs, lily with celery, scallion oil bok choy, and a corn and pork rib soup.

Wasn’t this too extravagant?

Shen Hongda frowned slightly.

“Doctor, you haven’t finished talking about my granddaughter’s condition!”

“Oh… cough, cough… your granddaughter is fine, just mild inflammation. She doesn’t even need medication, just drink more water to flush it out.”

Liu Hongming offered, “Doctor, nurse, would you like to try some? We have extra chopsticks.”

“Uh… no need.”

Although they were tempted, they felt embarrassed.

“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. There’s plenty of food, and my grandson and I can’t finish it all. Yuzun Tower’s food is excellent.”

“Yuzun Tower? The one on Qinghe Road? That place is always packed! I’ve seen so many cars parked outside when I drive by!”

The doctor seemed excited. No wonder the food smelled so good! That was a Michelin-starred restaurant. Expensive, but worth every penny. The doctor was visibly tempted.

Liu Hongming handed over two pairs of chopsticks.

“If someone insists on being stubborn and won’t eat, let them be. Doctor, nurse, you should try some. Don’t hold back.”

While speaking, he cast a smug glance at Shen Hongda.

But the latter remained expressionless.

“Well, since we’ve been making rounds all morning and only had a tea egg for breakfast… we’ll just have a small taste.”

“Eat! Enjoy!”

Liu Hongming encouraged them generously.

The doctor and nurse each took a few bites, and their eyes lit up. The food was indeed delicious—perfectly cooked, fragrant, and flavorful. Sounds of satisfied chewing echoed through Room 16.

Although Shen Hongda, Shen Muyan, and Lu Xiyao were hungry and craving food, they had no interest in the dishes next door. They patiently waited for Lu Qin to return.

A dozen minutes later—Lu Qin pushed open the ward door.

“Daddy~!”

The little girl was the first to see him and instantly perked up.

“Your little cutie is starving~!”

“You must be hungry. Go wash your hands before eating.”

Lu Qin patted Lu Xiyao’s head. Shen Muyan took Lu Xiyao to wash her hands, while Lu Qin placed the food he had brought on the bedside table. This time, he had made extra since he hadn’t eaten lunch himself.

Shen Hongda had been waiting eagerly and immediately helped open the containers. Imperial-style chicken wings, crystal shrimp dumplings, twice-cooked pork, tomato scrambled eggs, stir-fried pork with green peppers, and a seaweed egg drop soup.

Liu Hongming puffed out his chest and glanced over, noticing that the food on Shen Hongda’s side was packed in plastic containers. He assumed it was just some cheap takeaway, and his smugness grew.

Old Shen must be starving if he’s willing to eat fast food like that.

“Old Shen, which fast-food place did you buy that from?”

Shen Hongda, Lu Qin, and Shen Muyan all turned to look at Liu Hongming.

Before Shen Hongda could respond, Lu Xiyao proudly announced, “My daddy made this! And it’s super delicious!”

“Oh?”

Liu Hongming looked at Lu Qin skeptically.

Delicious?

Could it be better than the dishes from Yuzun Tower?

The doctor and nurse, who had just been praising the Yuzun Tower dishes, suddenly froze.

As soon as Shen Hongda removed the plastic lids, a wave of even more intense aroma filled the room, completely overpowering the scent of the Yuzun Tower dishes.

Liu Hongming, his grandson, the doctor, and the nurse all stopped eating and turned their heads.

Could it be… that the food next door smelled even better?

The plastic containers held dishes that looked ordinary compared to the beautifully plated Yuzun Tower meals, which even had decorative carrot carvings.

But!

The aroma was too tempting!

It was mouthwatering.

Shen Hongda and the others had already started eating. Lu Qin divided the rice, and they dug in.

Eating Lu Qin’s food had one rule—no talking. Talking would only slow down the eating process. The fragrance next door was unbearable. Liu Hongming’s grandson was the first to break.

“Grandpa, I want to eat those dumplings!”

The little boy was sitting on the bed, and as soon as he turned his head, he saw a box of crystal shrimp dumplings facing his direction. The dumplings were translucent, and through the wrapper, he could see the pink shrimp filling inside. They looked exquisite and delicious.

Suddenly, he lost all interest in the Yuzun Tower dishes in front of him and stared intently at the dumplings.

“Ah? This…”

Liu Hongming felt embarrassed. He couldn’t understand why the food next door smelled so much better. But after all the mocking he had just done, how could he ask Shen Hongda to let his grandson have a taste?

Yet, before he could think of a solution, Shen Hongda casually picked up a fresh pair of chopsticks, grabbed a shrimp dumpling, and held it out.

“Here, didn’t you want to try one? Go ahead.”

The little boy opened his mouth wide and chomped down. He chewed eagerly.

Liu Hongming, the doctor, and the nurse all watched him closely, curious about how it tasted.

“Is it good?” Liu Hongming asked.

“It’s delicious! So, so delicious!”

The little boy lacked the words to describe it, but his joyful expression said it all.

The dumpling was small, but its texture was silky smooth, and its flavor was rich. Lu Qin’s mastery of dough and fillings had elevated it to perfection.

One wasn’t enough. After the first, the craving for a second, a third, a fourth naturally followed.

The little boy was completely hooked. Then, Shen Hongda fed him a piece of twice-cooked pork.

The boy swayed happily as he ate. But after two bites, Shen Hongda turned back and resumed eating his own meal. That was enough for a taste. But the little boy couldn’t resist. He wanted more.

“Grandpa, I want more dumplings and pork! Waaaah~ I just want to eat them!”

Now, Liu Hongming finally understood.

Shen Hongda hadn’t refused his food out of stubborn pride—he had better food. He had been wrong all along!

Liu Hongming looked deeply at Lu Qin.

Does this young man really have such exceptional culinary skills?

The little boy cried even louder.

They were in a hospital. No matter how hard Liu Hongming tried, he couldn’t calm him down.

Biting his lip, Liu Hongming turned to Shen Hongda.

“Old Shen, the child is crying… could you…”

Shen Hongda turned around.

“He’s crying? That’s the right reaction! My son-in-law’s food is so good it makes people cry.”

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