Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 1101 - 534: It’s Time for the Beiping Thief King to Return to the World
"Wow, bro, this is delicious!"
"Wow, bro, this one is also delicious!"
"Bro, this one is the best!"
"Bro, you're amazing! After just one trip to Zhiwei Restaurant, you've made snacks this tasty. If Dad had listened to Uncle back then and sent you to Zhiwei Restaurant to learn, wouldn't your snacks be out of this world now?"
Qin Luo's cheerful voice echoed in the living room.
Zhao Rong was smiling while watching her daughter with a bun in one hand and a roll in the other, ignoring the four plates of home-cooked dishes on the table. Upon hearing what Qin Luo said, her expression changed instantly. She hardened her face and tapped Qin Luo's hand with chopsticks.
"What are you saying, child? What do you mean your dad should have sent your brother to Zhiwei Restaurant earlier? Do you know what kind of environment Zhiwei Restaurant is?"
"Apprentices there have to start by learning to serve tea and prepare tea. They wake up before dawn and sleep when the dogs have stopped barking. They work over ten hours a day, even timing restroom breaks. There's no time for a hot meal. You want your brother to go there for a few good bites, are you heartless?"
Qin Luo immediately repented, "Bro, I was wrong. Actually, your snacks taste great even without going to Zhiwei Restaurant. Don't go there in the future."
Qin Huai:...
Qin Huai chuckled speechlessly, "Mom, who told you that? You've made Zhiwei Restaurant sound like a prison. No, prisons aren't this harsh nowadays."
"Apprentices at Zhiwei do learn to make tea, but that's just the trend. Ordinary apprentices work about 11 or 12 hours a day, and some might work 13 or 14 hours. It's not forced; it's voluntary because of competitive pressure."
"Restroom breaks aren't time-limited, and there's plenty of hot food. Zhiwei's meals are pretty good as they're specially ordered by the boss from fancy restaurants."
Qin Huai faced Zhao Rong and Qin Congwen's implicit eyes that said, 'Son, there's no need to explain. We understand. You're our good child who only shares the good news, not the bad. We know your hardships at Zhiwei.' He felt he couldn't continue, as it seemed he was further tarnishing Zhiwei Restaurant's reputation by speaking.
Qin Huai could only change the topic, "Who did you hear about Zhiwei Restaurant's work environment from?"
Qin Huai knew this information didn't come from Pei Xing or Li Hua—they wouldn't gossip or disparage their old workplace.
"Xiao Tan mentioned it to your dad when he worked at our restaurant before," Zhao Rong said. "Your dad initially thought Xiao Tan was quite lazy, always sneaking off when others were working. It turns out he suffered at Zhiwei and wanted to relax once he got out." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Qin Huai:... Tan Wei'an, you really went all out to justify not being a slacker, you even came up with such nonsense.
Qin Huai could only say, "Mom and Dad, Zhiwei Restaurant is truly... pretty good, not that tough."
Zhao Rong sniffed emotionally, "Huaihuai, I understand. Your dad has always felt guilty over the years, especially after you took over Yunzhong Restaurant. He feels he's held you back; if he had sent you to Zhiwei Restaurant as an apprentice back then, you'd definitely be more accomplished now."
"Now your dad is just relieved he didn't send you there. You were just a teenager at the time, how could you go through such hardship? It doesn't matter if you don't excel; even if you lack such skills now, your dad and I can still support you. Your dad's body can make buns for another 20 years at least."
"Exactly!" Qin Congwen puffed out his chest. "Huaihuai, no need to work so hard. I can support you!"
Qin Huai was very touched. Qin Huai, who usually could respond with anything, found himself at a rare loss for words.
Qin Huai was even more touched by Qin Luo.
Qin Luo excitedly asked, "Dad, if I don't get into college, you can support me too? I heard the food abroad is terrible. I don't want to study abroad; can I skip college, even high school, and you can support me directly?"
Qin Huai:...
Qin Congwen:?
Zhao Rong: (▼ヘ▼#)
Zhao Rong became furious, this time not tapping hands, she picked up chopsticks and gave Qin Luo a hard tap on the forehead, snatching the bun from her left hand and roll from her right, angrily saying, "Support you? Your dad is already so old, getting up early and working late every day to make a little money, his back isn't great, and you have the audacity to let your dad support you?"
"Qin Luo, I think you've had it too good these past two years and forgotten your roots. I won't even mention your dismal exam scores; you barely improved with summer classes, and your dad and I thought you turned over a new leaf and were earnestly working hard. Turns out you're still the same."
"Get to your room and do your homework!"
Qin Luo replied mournfully, "Mom, I haven't finished dinner yet."
"Eat what? You've already eaten over a pound, still not finished? At this rate, I'll have your dad make buns for you every morning, and you'll only eat his buns for breakfast."
"Vegetable buns!"
"Mom, this is bro's house." Qin Luo tried to delay doing homework.
"What's it matter if it's your brother's house? He doesn't have a desk for you to do homework? He Cheng stayed at your brother's house over summer, did his homework just the same. Enough excuses, get to your room and do your homework. If you don't study well, can't get into international schools, and don't go to college after high school, you'll go to Zhiwei Restaurant as an apprentice."
"Serving tea and water, working 15 hours a day, that'll teach you a lesson."
