Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 283 - 274: Honor Bought with Life

Remember that summer.

She was twelve years old.

In the evening...

"Ring... Ring..."

The piercing sound of the phone, one ring after another, suddenly rang out.

Like a death knell echoing through the living room.

"Who is it? Calling at this time?"

Xu Jiaohong, busy preparing dinner in the kitchen, complained before quickly turning off the stove.

Then she wiped her hands and walked into the living room.

She picked up the phone from her bag.

Connected!

She asked puzzlingly, "Hello, Zhicheng, what’s the matter?"

On the other end, Wang Zhiheng’s voice came out, unusually anxious, sad, and a bit trembling, "Sister-in-law, Director Ge... he... had an accident. He’s now being rescued in the emergency room at the People’s First Hospital. The situation is not optimistic. You should come quickly and try... try to see him one last time..."

With a "clatter"...

The phone slipped from her hand to the ground.

"Impossible... That’s impossible..."

"Old Ge, you can’t have anything happen... you can’t..."

At this moment, her face was pale, and her whole body was shaking.

She couldn’t believe it at all, nor could she accept what she had heard...

"Mom, what’s wrong with you?"

Jingyi, who was doing her homework in her room, walked out curiously when she heard the phone ring.

Seeing her mother in a state of utter shock, she couldn’t help but ask worriedly, "Mom, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

"Jingyi, your dad..."

Xu Jiaohong’s voice was filled with undisguised trembling.

Her empty and vacant eyes were full of tears.

In the blink of an eye!

Tears rolled down her cheeks...

"He’ll be fine... your dad will be fine... let’s go to the hospital, to see your dad... he will definitely be fine, definitely..."

Gradually accepting the fact, Xu Jiaohong hurriedly grabbed her bag and phone, pulling Jingyi along with her out the door without explanation.

Watching her ever-composed and graceful mother in panic, watching her always smiling mother shed silent tears.

Jingyi became anxious and uneasy, "Mom, what happened to Dad? What exactly happened?"

"Your dad had an accident, he’s being rescued in the hospital now..."

Accident?

Hospital?

Rescue?

Her heart tensed up: "Dad had an accident? How is that possible? My dad is a police officer... how could anything happen to him... Mom, this joke isn’t funny at all..."

She couldn’t accept this fact.

She forced a smile.

But as she smiled...

Tears started falling incessantly.

Because she knew very well the dangers of being a police officer.

When she with her mother hurriedly arrived at the emergency room of the People’s First Hospital by taxi, they saw her father, covered from head to toe with a white cloth, being pushed out of the operating room...

Jingyi suddenly felt scared, standing still in bewilderment, her tears flowing uncontrollably.

"Old Ge..."

Xu Jiaohong, ignoring others’ attempts to stop her, rushed forward, crying out heart-wrenchingly.

Tears flowed down like beads from a broken string.

"Sister-in-law, Director Ge led a team this afternoon to legally arrest a criminal suspect. The thug resisted with a knife, and two auxiliary police officers were injured in succession. Seeing the thug about to escape, the director, disregarding personal safety, bravely faced the thug, and was unfortunately stabbed in the chest. At that time, he still firmly clamped the thug’s hands, allowing other police officers to successfully capture the thug."

Wang Zhiheng stepped forward to comfort, "Director Ge was sent to the hospital at 4:30 in the afternoon, but ultimately, due to the severity of his injuries, rescue efforts were unsuccessful, and he died heroically. The higher leadership will posthumously recognize Director Ge as a national second-class public security hero and will also..."

"Don’t say anymore..."

Xu Jiaohong’s eyes were bloodshot, hysterically questioning, "What use are these honors gained at the cost of his life? Can they bring Old Ge back? Can they bring him back?"

At this moment...

Jingyi clearly knew that her father would never come back.

But she wouldn’t blame him.

Because he was the hero in her heart.

Because of her father.

She held great admiration for the police profession.

That’s why she insisted on applying to the police academy, wanting to become a police officer for the people.

Despite her mother’s numerous objections.

Her original intention remained unchanged, and she applied to the police academy.

The four years of university study and growth not only established her sense of honor for the police profession but also solidified her ideals.

After graduating from the police academy, she was assigned to the West City Police Station where her father used to work, becoming a probationary police officer.

She wanted to handle big cases like her father, catching serious criminals.

But because of her mother’s many interferences, she could only become a community police officer.

Because of this reason, her relationship with her mother grew increasingly tense.

"Sigh..."

She sighed long and helplessly as her mood plummeted.

If possible, she wished her mother had a life of her own, rather than revolving around her every day.

Officer Zhang was also deeply affected!

He looked reluctantly at his disciple, who had put away her phone.

Seeing her feeling down, he smiled and pointed to the Delicious Restaurant sign, saying, "I heard the food there is really good, let’s go, and I’ll treat you to a delicious meal."

"We’re probably not going to get any,"

Jingyi glanced at the queue; there were quite a few people.

"You never know; we might just get some!"

Officer Zhang smiled and joined the line.

Seeing this, Ge Jingyi followed along.

The aroma was just too enticing, making the cravings in her stomach roar.

Plus, since her mentor insisted on treating, she couldn’t really refuse.

They waited for quite some time.

Before it was finally their turn.

The two were quite lucky to get the last five pork-filled fried buns and two bowls of century egg and lean pork congee and a couple of marinated eggs.

"Century egg and lean pork congee, marinated eggs, please enjoy."

Soon, Lin Qiuyu came over carrying two servings of century egg and lean pork congee and marinated eggs.

"Thank you!"

The two expressed their gratitude, and were immediately drawn in by the enticing colors and aromas of the century egg and lean pork congee and marinated eggs before them.

"It smells so good!"

"It looks absolutely appetizing."

"I didn’t know century egg and lean pork congee and marinated eggs could smell this good!"

Looking at the bowl of generously filled century egg and lean pork congee in front of them, it was a complete contrast to those out there with mere rice soup without any trace of meat or century egg!

"Fried buns, please enjoy..."

As soon as the fried buns were served.

The steaming aroma surged toward them, and the two had their minds go blank.

All they could think of was stuffing these delicacies into their mouths and filling their stomachs.

"Delicious!"

"This fried bun flavor is incredible! Jingyi, hurry and try it."

"Wait, let me have a sip of the congee first."

Ge Jingyi completely forgot about maintaining any ladylike demeanor, responding with her mouth full, and continued sipping the congee.

It was so delicious!

This is what century egg and lean pork congee should taste like.

What sold at other breakfast places is absolute hellish cooking!

After a few sips of the congee, she picked up a fried bun.

The next second...

The abundant juices mixed with the wheat aroma of the dough let her instantly experience a distinct taste from the century egg and lean pork congee.

At that moment, she realized the offerings of this small shop weren’t just simple meals to fill the stomach.

But a culinary delight!

It’s the kind of food that brings happiness and joy!

True culinary art allows one to feel content and joyous while satiating hunger!

And the food here accomplished that!

These few bites brought about a sudden wave of happiness, washing away her previous gloomy feelings.

Replaced by joy.

By delight.

She continued to eat bite after bite.

In no time.

The bowl was empty.

...Ah~

So quickly, finished?

Is there no more?

Though they finished, they felt like they could eat more.

But everything was sold out!

A faint sense of loss crept into their hearts.

"The boss’s skills are excellent!" Officer Zhang wiped his mouth and sincerely exaggerated.

"Indeed!"

Ge Jingyi, in a better mood, playfully responded.

After they finished eating, they noticed other customers were proactively tidying up their tables and bringing their dishes to the racks beside the dishwasher.

Surprised, they obediently followed suit.

This shocked the others.

Wow~

Even the police are helping clear the tables...

After placing the dishes in the rack, they walked out the door.

Upon seeing Mimi lazily lying in the cat nest outside, they felt a wave of envy.

Simply by being cute every day, she earned Boss Huang’s attention and treats, what a perfectly fulfilled cat life!

"Oh right, should I have a word with the owner, Boss Huang?" suddenly thought Ge Jingyi.

Officer Zhang looked puzzled: "Hmm? Why do you want to talk to Boss Huang?"

Ge Jingyi shared her thoughts with her mentor: "The line for dining at his shop is too long, seriously affecting the road. Maybe he could put up a note by the entrance asking people not to place folding chairs and tables carelessly, or park bikes and e-bikes haphazardly."

"You, you!"

Officer Zhang gave a helpless smile, "If they didn’t leave things around carelessly, what would we be needed for?"

"What do you mean, mentor?" She was quite puzzled.

Officer Zhang smiled: "If they randomly leave folding chairs and tables, or park bikes and e-bikes awkwardly, we come over, help tidy up, and get to eat as well."

"Ah... that’s possible too..."

Ge Jingyi looked at Officer Zhang with a gaze as if saying "I can’t believe you’re this sneaky," "Mentor, you’re so crafty!"

But how didn’t I think of this!

Even if a notice is put up, it’s unlikely to be effective.

After all, those who like to leave things and park randomly won’t change just because of a piece of paper.

Officer Zhang displayed an awkward but polite smile, "Come on, let’s go stroll around elsewhere."

"I forgot to ask the staff just now, what time does this place open and close for lunch and dinner?"

Ge Jingyi wanted to buy some and bring it home for her mother to try!

"These fried buns and century egg and lean pork congee are only available in the morning; I heard they serve different items for lunch and dinner."

"Is that so!"

That must be delicious too!