Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle

Chapter 1228 589: Wang Gen Sheng's Moved Heart

Sometimes when visiting someone, making them feel your sincerity is important, and quantity plays a crucial role.

When you're not sure what the other person truly wants, quantity becomes particularly important. After all, the exhaustive method isn't a bad way to explore the outcome.

The next morning, Qin Huai and Ouyang met in the underground garage, which they had planned the day before. Wang Gen Sheng's neighborhood is 2 to 3 kilometers from Yunzhong Restaurant, so driving is convenient, especially since they are bringing stuff.

Ouyang made 8 cups of hand-made lemon tea.

One for him, one for Qin Huai, and the remaining 6 cups were for Wang Gen Sheng.

Since bringing only 6 cups of hand-made lemon tea to visit an elderly person might seem impolite, Ouyang also bought a fruit basket and rummaged through his home to find a bag of red dates and a bag of dried longan. Because he brought extra stuff, Ouyang was a bit nervous on his way to the underground garage, worried that he secretly brought more and might upset Qin Huai.

Then Ouyang saw the pile of things Qin Huai brought.

Let's put it this way, there was no room left in the trunk for the things Ouyang brought, so his red dates, dried longan, and hand-made lemon tea had to be placed on the back seat.

Ouyang: ?

Buddy, I only gave you a small backstab, and you retaliate with such a big sword?

What happened to a bag of steamed buns and a bag of Crab Shell Cake? What's all this stuff in the trunk?

Did Uncle Wang get diagnosed with a serious illness last night?

Ouyang's expression became serious. He hesitated for a long time, handed the hand-made lemon tea to Qin Huai, and only spoke after Qin Huai drank a couple of sips and set it down casually: "Is Uncle Wang... not doing well?"

"Are we going to his house or the hospital today?"

Qin Huai: ...?

"What are you talking about? Uncle Wang is in good health. Of course, we're going to his house; he's perfectly fine and doesn't need to be in a hospital."

"It's already been said that the previous Alzheimer's rumor was a misunderstanding. Uncle Wang doesn't have that kind of condition."

"Then why did you bring so much stuff?" Ouyang's voice rose.

Qin Huai slightly lowered his head, feeling a bit guilty, and then explained, "These things aren't just from me; they're also from Sister Hong, Old Shi, Zhao Cheng'an, and the others. I'm just bringing everyone's thoughts over."

"Everyone's really concerned about Uncle Wang, worried that he might actually be unwell."

Ouyang believed it right away and started feeling touched, "Everyone is really so concerned about Uncle Wang."

"I feel so guilty. I've been thinking these past few days that Uncle Wang probably just couldn't come up with any snacks and didn't know how to face you, so he kept taking leave. It's like when I didn't finish my summer homework during school and didn't want to go back when school started, so I asked my parents to excuse me."

"How's Uncle Wang's health?"

Qin Huai: "Actually, I think Uncle Wang is in good health. He's most likely just avoiding us."

"Alright, let's just talk about this in the car. When we get to Uncle Wang's house, don't mention it, and just follow my lead."

Ouyang instantly understood. What follow the lead? Most of the time, he couldn't understand Qin Huai's signals at all, so when unsure, the best thing to do was to keep his mouth shut.

Qin Huai drove to Wang Gen Sheng's home.

As a side note, the housing prices in Wang Gen Sheng's neighborhood aren't cheap. To be precise, none of the nearby neighborhoods have cheap housing.

Since Chen Juan had informed the property management in advance and registered Qin Huai's license plate, Qin Huai's car smoothly entered the underground garage and parked near the elevator of Wang Gen Sheng's building.

It wasn't easy to carry all the bags, so Qin Huai and Ouyang took two trips up and down the elevator to move everything upstairs.

Wang Gen Sheng lives on the 3rd floor.

Before pressing the doorbell, Qin Huai even sorted the gifts they brought, so when Wang Gen Sheng opened the door, the scene would be more harmonious and less chaotic.

"Ding dong."

Qin Huai pressed the doorbell to Wang Gen Sheng's house.

"Coming, coming." Wang Gen Sheng's voice came from inside, followed by the sound of the door opening.

"Juan, why didn't you bring..." Wang Gen Sheng opened the door in very casual grandpa-style shorts and a vest. In December weather, he could wear such clothes only because his home had underfloor heating.

Wang Gen Sheng was stunned.

He didn't expect to see Qin Huai and Ouyang at the door, and a lot of... things beyond words to describe, very plentiful.

Qin Huai wore a broad smile, a little like Zhou Hu when facing a client, but not as obsequious.

"Uncle Wang, you've taken a break for five or six days, and Ouyang and I were worried that perhaps you were sick and didn't want to worry us, so you lied, saying you couldn't think of any snacks so you didn't come."

"Yesterday, Ouyang and I discussed it and specifically brought some stuff to visit you today."

Hearing Qin Huai say this, Wang Gen Sheng's face flushed instantly. But he reacted quickly, immediately opening the door wider, gesturing for Qin Huai and Ouyang to come in quickly, as it was so cold outside, and not to stand outside for too long. He then stepped out in his vest and shorts to help move things in.

As soon as one foot stepped out the door, Wang Gen Sheng involuntarily shivered.

"Uncle Wang, we've got it, you don't need to come out."

Qin Huai and Ouyang swiftly carried everything into Wang Gen Sheng's house, with Ouyang not forgetting to place his own 6 cups of hand-made lemon tea steadily on the dining table.

Feeling somewhat at a loss, Wang Gen Sheng watched the two of them buzzing around, only able to quietly prepare two cups of hot tea for them and standing to the side watching.

"I... I'm really in good health, I really...." Wang Gen Sheng began stammering.

"Seeing you're in good health makes us relieved." Qin Huai said with a smile.

Pointing at the pile of things, Wang Gen Sheng said, "Th-these things, Little Qin and Xiao Ou, you should take them back. I'm fine, and even for visiting a patient... wh-who brings so many things."

"Have some tea, have some tea."

Qin Huai took the tea from Wang Gen Sheng and smiled as he explained, "These things aren't just from Ouyang and me. Sister Hong and the others heard that you haven't been to Yunzhong Restaurant for five or six days and were worried about your health too. Many of these are from them, entrusted to me to bring over for you."

"See, this box of tea, and more..."

"..."

Qin Huai started to introduce which items were given by whom, even though all these things were actually bought by Qin Huai himself yesterday. However, he wasn't worried about this little money anymore. To be precise, all the gifts were Luo Jun's kind gesture.

Well, these gifts were essentially expressions of Luo Jun's goodwill.

After Qin Huai's explanation, Wang Gen Sheng felt even more embarrassed, his weathered face turning beet red, and he said softly, "How... how can I accept this, I wasn't even sick, it just makes me look..."

"It's even better that you're not sick. We just wanted to make sure you weren't ill, which is why we came specifically to see you." Qin Huai said, giving Ouyang a look to cue him.

Ouyang quickly added, "Yes, yes, we've been so worried about you these past few days!"

"I... I just..."

"I know. Last time, my request for you to come up with a snack was a bit too much." Qin Huai continued smoothly, not giving Wang Gen Sheng a chance to speak, "Actually, you don't have to be so concerned. Similar requests, I've asked many people, including Ouyang, Old Shi, Sister Hong, and Dr. Qu, and no one could come up with anything. Right, Ouyang?"

"Yes, yes, I couldn't think of anything." Ouyang nodded vigorously.

Wang Gen Sheng felt more guilty.

"So it's perfectly normal that you couldn't come up with anything. It's no big deal. When Luoluo finishes this semester and her winter vacation starts, she'll certainly have a particular snack she wants to eat over the New Year holiday. By then, I can try making something new."

"Actually..."

"So, Uncle Wang, you don't need to have any burden on your mind. I heard you haven't been keeping up with your morning runs these days. If, because of me, you've delayed your regular exercise, it makes me feel even more guilty."

"Just pretend I never asked anything of you, eat and drink as usual, continue your morning runs, and show up at Yunzhong Restaurant around six in the morning for snacks, just like before."

"I actually thought of something!" Wang Gen Sheng said loudly, "I conceived a snack in my mind, though I'm not sure how to make it, but I remember the taste vividly."

"It's just... just that..."

As Wang Gen Sheng spoke, the game notification rang in Qin Huai's mind.

"Ding, congratulations on discovering the new side mission [Wang Gen Sheng's Gratitude], please check the task panel for details."

Qin Huai said softly, "Uncle Wang, don't rush, let's sit down and discuss it slowly."