Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1536 - 1537: Mother Cheng Complains
Previously on Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife...
Qi Taiguo's eldest aunt didn't linger for his return, as he was stuck on duty with no chance to come home, so they departed following dinner.
"On the twelfth, we're hosting Xiao Qi's one-month celebration at Joy Soon Loy Restaurant. Aunt, please join us for the festivities. My in-laws will be attending too." Cheng Su aimed to keep up appearances, mainly for Deng Weixia's benefit rather than anyone else's.
That day, she visited the restaurant and chatted specifically with Old Song about Deng Weixia's progress.
Surprisingly, Deng Weixia had stumbled upon success like a blind cat snagging a dead mouse. He was first dispatched to the restaurant on a whim, his future hinging entirely on his own efforts. Shockingly, the boy possessed genuine skill.
Beginning as a mere helper handling miscellaneous tasks, he advanced to the cutting board. He rarely spoke, and even in downtime, he skipped relaxation to hone his knife work on carrots right there in the kitchen. His garnishing techniques showed real potential. According to Old Song, he's now quietly picking up cooking secrets.
Cheng Su discussed with Old Song that for eager young kitchen hands with promise, it was worth investing a bit to let them practice on a small gas stove. Those with true aptitude deserved his guidance.
From her past life in hotels, she understood chef mastery demanded endless toil. Mastering cuisine called for endurance, determination, and innate ability.
Deng Weixia possessed that gift. Ignorant at the start, he's now diving into cooking lessons.
Cheng Su aided folks according to their merit. She extended help to the capable ones. Being relatives—like Qi Fenglian and Deng Weixia—or closer ties such as Chunhua, Qiulan, and Little Yu qualified them, unlike the irredeemable cases like prior Zhang Jisheng, whom she wouldn't assist further.
Seeing Deng Weixia's dedication now eased her mind, leading her to honor these relatives, including the eldest aunt, with courtesy.
No one would turn down a festive toast. Deng Weiqiu and the rest warmly accepted and bid farewell.
The eldest aunt directed Liu Wenjing to go ahead. After a few steps, Deng Weiqiu paused, turned with a sorry look, and pleaded, "Cousin-in-law, Mom's always been this way. Don't hold it against her. I'm counting on you for job leads. I truly need to start making money."
Cheng Su arched a brow and replied, "I'll look around."
Deng Weiqiu departed, face full of thanks.
The moment the door shut, Mother Cheng's expression soured. "You warned me Qi Taiguo's eldest aunt was tough, and boy, she is. That perpetual scowl, like we owe her a fortune. Not a single nice word from her. Visiting with a new baby and spouting death omens—who's she hexing?"
"That's just her nature, widowed forever, it's shaped her so. Brush it off, Mom," Cheng Su soothed.
"Brushing it off doesn't stop the irritation. Who acts like that?" Mother Cheng fumed. "Folks beg humbly for help. Not her—she demands it. Unheard of! Today's been a real shocker!"
"Why else would she be stuck where she is now?" Cheng Su remarked coolly.
Mother Cheng halted, grasping that Cheng Su meant the aunt's woes and family woes, then declared, "Karma's her reward." Deeming it ominous, she tacked on, "Enough of that. Good thing she's not your mother-in-law!"
Cheng Su grinned slyly. Were her mother-in-law that type, divorce would've happened ages ago!