Chapter 168: To Unravel Grandpa's Knot
Yu Qingquan's pretty face was already flushed red. Her temperament was quite shy, and she originally wanted to explain something, but the lady boss didn't give her a chance.
"Miss, since you and your boyfriend came together today, I'll give you a little discount. It'll be 5 yuan in total."
Ren Feng chuckled and took out the money to pay.
This lady boss just praised him so much; he had to support her business, right?
"Miss, your boyfriend is really caring," the lady boss said happily. "Why don't you buy some other vegetables? Eating cucumbers is good for beauty."
Ren Feng waved his hand generously, "Sure, let's get some more."
The lady boss was even more delighted, "Alright, take a look at other things. This pumpkin is delicious; my kid ate a big bowl of it last night."
"Half a kilo, please."
"These mushrooms are also great; they taste fantastic in soup."
"A kilo, please."
Ren Feng was quite magnanimous.
On the side, Yu Qingquan realized what was happening and quietly tugged at Ren Feng's sleeve, "Buying so much, we can't finish it."
"It's okay, buying more is fine; worse comes to worst, we put it in the fridge. Besides, I'm doing the cooking today." Ren Feng said with a smile.
Put it in the fridge? Wait, that's not the point; the point seems to be that he's cooking.
Yu Qingquan realized it and was about to ask something when Ren Feng already entered the buying spree mode, which made the lady boss overjoyed.
"How about this yam? This thing is good, it has kidney-strengthening effects. Men need good kidneys, since your girlfriend is so pretty, you must stay loving. That's how relationships last, right? So eating more can only be beneficial."
The lady boss spoke euphemistically, but the two of them understood. At this moment, Yu Qingquan, whose face had just cooled down, turned red again.
And this time, the redness spread to the base of her neck.
Ren Feng was also speechless as he looked at Yu Qingquan, who nearly lowered her head to her chest, and then the expectant lady boss. He had no choice but to wave his hand and buy it.
The lady boss was thrilled, "Alright, I'll pack it up for you."
After buying everything, the lady boss shouted from behind, "Come together next time, and I'll give you a discount."
Yu Qingquan just wished she could escape immediately.
"Qingquan, where are you going? We haven't bought the meat yet," Ren Feng was somewhat curious.
After buying some meat, Ren Feng then followed Yu Qingquan back to the rented apartment.
Although it was a rented apartment, it was quite exquisite, with one kitchen, one bathroom, and one living room. It looked rather tidy, and Yu Qingquan had decorated it with some ornaments girls like, making it especially cozy.
"Alright, leave the rest to me." Ren Feng smiled and took the stuff into the kitchen.
"Um, that's not quite right, you're a guest, let me do it." Yu Qingquan stood to the side, her small face slightly red.
She still hadn't processed what happened at the market earlier.
"It's okay, don't mind these things, we can do it together." Ren Feng chuckled.
So, the two of them started to busy themselves in the kitchen.
Watching Ren Feng's skilled moves, Yu Qingquan was curious, "You know how to cook?"
"My skills are pretty good," Ren Feng said proudly, "Later you'll eat until you drop."
"I don't believe it," Yu Qingquan snorted lightly.
In fact, Ren Feng's cooking skills were forced out by the old man. When he was young, the old man was lazy and always made Ren Feng cook, calling it training to ensure he wouldn't starve when out on his own.
But if the food wasn't good enough, the old man would scold him until he got it right, and over time, Ren Feng's culinary skills improved.
Yu Qingquan helped by preparing the ingredients and handing them over.
The two of them unwittingly created a cozy atmosphere, and Ren Feng asked cheerfully, "Qingquan, what's your favorite flavor?"
"Well, I like almost everything, but I prefer things to be mild, not too spicy."
"Sure, no problem. You should go sit down for a bit; it'll be ready soon."
Yu Qingquan was planning to leave the kitchen when suddenly her slipper slipped on the water that spilled from washing vegetables earlier, making her fall forward.
"Ah!"
Yu Qingquan let out a surprised, crisp cry, and just as she was about to hit the ground, a big hand suddenly swooped over and caught her slender waist.
The unexpected accident took both Yu Qingquan and Ren Feng by surprise, and before anyone could react, Yu Qingquan shrieked and fled the kitchen like a startled doe.
Looking at Yu Qingquan's flushed face, Ren Feng couldn't help but chuckle.
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With the dishes ready, they were set on the table, and the two sat down at the dining table.
Yu Qingquan's face was slightly flushed, and Ren Feng, to avoid making her feel awkward, changed the topic.
"Qingquan, was your childhood dream to become a nurse?"
"No," Yu Qingquan replied, "I became a nurse to resolve my grandfather's inner conflict."
"Oh?" Ren Feng became curious.
"My grandfather is a famous traditional Chinese doctor in Jiangnan City, but he always looked down on Western medicine. So I wanted to work in Western medicine to prove to him that it's also very effective."
"You want to prove that regardless of whether it's Chinese or Western medicine, being able to cure illnesses makes a good doctor, right?" Ren Feng smiled.
"Yes," Yu Qingquan nodded happily, "I want my grandfather to let go of his prejudices, but unfortunately, he's too stubborn."
Ren Feng smiled subtly, "Take your time. Older people tend to stick firmly to their beliefs."
"I will work hard toward this goal."
Yu Qingquan nodded seriously, her pretty face looking even more adorable.
"Then for your goal, and for taking care of me back at the hospital, let's have a toast." Ren Feng raised his glass and poured a little wine.
"Cheers!" Yu Qingquan's eyes smiled like crescent moons.