Pampered by the School Bully

Chapter 958 - 940: New Year’s Eve Dinner for Two Families of Six! (Part 3)

Chapter 958: Chapter 940: New Year’s Eve Dinner for Two Families of Six! (Part 3)

Today’s New Year’s Eve dinner is quite sumptuous.

A big table filled with meats, veggies, frozen fruits, and in the middle, a large bowl of dumplings.

The six of them from the two families are sitting in the living room gathered around the coffee table, the Spring Festival Gala playing on the TV, and the atmosphere is joyous and harmonious.

"The dumplings, there are several kinds of fillings. Celery pork, mushroom pork, egg pork, shrimp egg... these fillings are adjusted to our southern taste, without adding green onions or garlic. Actually, we can’t really handle green onions or garlic, so even after living here for so long, our taste is still mostly southern."

Chen Huifen explained to everyone while holding a bowl, "But according to northern customs, there are a few dumplings stuffed with peanuts. According to tradition, they should be stuffed with coins, but coins are somewhat unsanitary, so I used peanuts instead. Eating the dumplings with peanuts foretells good luck!"

Huo Feng laughed, "Hehe, then I’m sure to get the dumpling with peanuts! I’ve been so lucky this year ~"

Chen Huifen also laughed, "Well, let’s see how lucky you are."

Then, the six of them from the two families happily began eating the dumplings.

Outside, it’s a world of ice and snow, but staying warm indoors, eating the hot dumplings and stews, is truly one of life’s great pleasures.

Their attention is no longer on the Spring Festival Gala, just focused on eating...

And every type of dumpling filling tastes wonderful, two bites and you can’t stop!

Huo Mingshan, eating as he goes, said: "Hmm, delicious! The mushroom pork filling is amazing."

After a while, Huo Mingshan said again: "Hmm, the shrimp egg is also tasty, was the shrimp egg fried first? The texture is really good..."

After another while, Huo Mingshan repeatedly said: "The celery pork is also delicious, really... so delightful!"

Pu Wenhua and Chen Huifen seeing how happy Huo Mingshan is eating, as hosts they felt very pleased.

"Old Pu, you’re a cultured man, don’t mind my poor table manners."

Huo Mingshan said to Pu Wenhua with an embarrassed smile, "Your skills are truly amazing! You must teach me another day, especially the shrimp egg, you must teach me. This way when I return to Wenzhou, I won’t have to just keep thinking about it, I can make it myself."

"Haha, as long as you’re happy, teaching is no big deal." Pu Wenhua said with a smile.

"Teacher Huo, you’re the cultured one."

Chen Huifen chimed in, "It’s rare for us to have you here, you should enjoy yourself these next few days. You must stay a few more days to experience the local customs and culture in the North."

"Don’t worry, don’t worry, we plan to drive back on the 5th or 6th after the New Year, still have five or six days to enjoy!"

Huo Mingshan said with a laugh while eating the hot dumplings, "Just that these days we’re imposing on you, I do feel a bit uneasy about it. Oh, I brought some Wenzhou specialties, still in the suitcase not sorted, I’ll get them out later for us to enjoy while we watch TV downstairs!"

"Alright, then thank you very much." Chen Huifen said.

"This stew tastes really good."

Huo Mingshan was singing praises of all the dishes on the table, "Really, the food is excellent, Sangzhi’s mom is a great cook."

"Teacher Huo, you’re too kind."

Chen Huifen felt a bit embarrassed from the compliments, "See, you were in Wenzhou for three years during high school, and you never came to my house for a meal. I always wanted to make a table of food to properly host you, to thank you for taking care of our Sangzhi for those three years. Now I finally have the opportunity, though there isn’t as much seafood here as in Wenzhou."

"Right, I almost forgot that Mr. Huo was also Sangzhi’s high school class teacher."

Pu Wenhua almost forgot for a moment about the connection between Pu Sangzhi and Huo Mingshan!

Upon seeing Huo Mingshan today, he immediately thought of him as Huo Feng’s father, his future in-law.

Now reminded by Chen Huifen, Pu Wenhua looked at Huo Mingshan with an added layer of respect as he regarded him as Sangzhi’s teacher.

All teachers gain respect from Pu Wenhua because the teaching profession is sacred and noble, a profession of contribution.

In addition, Chen Huifen also told Pu Wenhua about the support and encouragement Huo Mingshan gave to Sangzhi during high school, and the support during that special time.

Therefore, at this moment, in Pu Wenhua’s eyes, Huo Mingshan is not only Huo Feng’s father, a future in-law, Sangzhi’s class teacher, but also a benefactor!

Pu Wenhua’s attitude became even more respectful, and he directly changed his address and said, "Mr. Huo, in those three years of high school, I was always an unqualified father. Our Xiaosang really thanks to your care, come, let me toast you, thank you for those three years of protection and support to our Xiaosang."

"Come on, come on..."

Huo Mingshan raised his glass and lightly clinked it with Pu Wenhua’s with a cheerful smile, "Old Pu, don’t be so polite. Sangzhi is truly the most outstanding and memorable student I’ve ever had! From the first moment I saw her, I heard a voice in my heart telling me to nurture her into something great! Isn’t she amazing! She’s so remarkable, got into Tsinghua, and even brought my son to Tsinghua as well! She is truly a great benefactor to our family!"

Pu Wenhua now felt a bit embarrassed by the compliments, "Teacher Huo, your words really make me too ashamed. We are well aware of the circumstances during those three years, and it was thanks to you not giving up on Sangzhi that she is who she is today."

Huo Mingshan said: "And Sangzhi didn’t give up on my son either!"

Pu Wenhua waved his hand and said: "Oh, Teacher Huo, you’re so kind-hearted and excellent, your son is essentially good!"

Huo Mingshan also waved his hand and said, "Oh, you shouldn’t praise him! My son was quite a troublemaker before! Very naughty!"

Huo Feng frowned, "Hmm?"

Shen Yu gave Chen Huifen a knowing look, "Here it goes..."

Chen Huifen: "..."