Chapter 16

Qu Xiaowan continued to ask, “You have helped my family a lot. May I ask why you helped our Qu Family?”

Jing Yu said casually, “I… like the food at Qu’s Restaurant.”

Qu Xiaowan understood. So he was a fan of Qu’s Restaurant. Her tone became much lighter. “Oh, what a coincidence. Our Qu Family is about to open a branch in District One. You live in District One, right? You can come to the restaurant to eat anytime in the future.”

“Mmm.” Jing Yu.

This person was very quiet, but since he liked the Qu Family’s food, he had shortened the distance between them. Their conversation went very smoothly, although it was mainly Qu Xiaowan doing the talking while the other party only replied with a few words.

After chatting for a while, Qu Xiaowan brought them back to the main topic. “Our family’s ingredient supply has encountered some problems in the short term. Can you help us again? I know this request is very abrupt, but if it’s too troublesome for you, we’ll think of something else…”

Jing Yu replied, “Sure.”

The other party’s tone was very gentle, like a melodious cello floating into Qu Xiaowan’s heart. Moreover, he agreed so readily! She liked good-looking people and people with pleasant voices. She thanked him many more times. Before hanging up, she asked carefully, “Sir, how should I address you?”

“Just call me Mr. J,” said Jing Yu.

Qu Xiaowan asked again, “Then… Do you know Commander Jing?”

Jing Yu answered, “No.”

The other party’s answer was very straightforward. Qu Xiaowan was stunned at first. Her beautiful eyes widened like copper bells, and her eyelashes fluttered with confusion.

Jing Yu frowned and hurriedly added, “I mean, I’m not familiar with him.”

Qu Xiaowan heaved a sigh of relief. Jing Yu was the First Commander of the Interstellar Federation. How could he not know him? Probably only His Majesty was familiar with him in the palace. After all, they were relatives, and Jing Yu’s adjutants were too.

It was obvious that Mr. J was just an ordinary person who worked in the palace and probably did not have much contact with Jing Yu. Qu Xiaowan was finally relieved. “That’s all for now. Thank you again. Goodbye, Mr. J.”

“Goodbye.” After hanging up, Jing Yu went to deal with the documents. Azure Dragon hesitated for a long time before suddenly whispering, “Master, you lied a lot earlier. You never lied before!”

Azure Dragon was a little unhappy. He had lied to his wife!

Jing Yu lowered his eyes. “She’s very afraid of me. If I told the truth, she wouldn’t have chatted with me for so long.”

Azure Dragon checked the communication time. Tsk tsk, they had actually chatted for 32 minutes!

Madam could chat with a stranger for 32 minutes, but she was unwilling to reply to Master’s message. He suddenly felt a little sorry for Master. But…

The Azure Dragon asked in confusion, “Master, why did you help the Qu Family back then? It’s been a few years, right?”

Although it did not know the reason, it was definitely not because he liked the Qu Family’s food. If not for the fear of starving to death, its master would not even drink nutrient solutions!

Jing Yu looked at the document as if he did not hear what Azure Dragon said.

***

After hanging up, Qu Xiaowan immediately reported this good news to her grandfather. With Mr. J’s help, they did not have to worry about the Yi Family causing trouble.

When Old Master Qu asked about Mr. J’s appearance, Qu Xiaowan said, “He didn’t turn on the projection, but according to his voice, he should be in his thirties or forties. His voice is very gentle. I guess he might be a civil servant in the palace. He said that he likes to eat Qu’s Restaurant’s food very much. After the branch in District One opens, I want to personally cook for him!”

Old Master Qu could tell that Qu Xiaowan was in a good mood. He smiled kindly and said, “Xiaowan knows how to cook. Why didn’t you let me try your cooking?”

“I’m just worried that Grandpa will despise my cooking. However, I’ve learned a lot of dishes in the past two years. Why don’t I make two dishes today for Grandpa to try?” Qu Xiaowan said obediently.

In order to make it more reasonable for her to know how to cook, she learned how to cook seriously while recuperating after waking up.

Old Master Qu shook his head and said, “Forget it tonight. It’s too late. I won’t be able to digest it if I eat too much. Let’s do it tomorrow.”

“Okay, Grandpa.” After coming out of her grandfather’s study, she wanted to go to the kitchen to get some ingredients. In the end, she met her mother, who was cutting vegetables. Although everyone used housekeeping robots now, the Qu Family still liked to cook for themselves.

Yue Ran was cutting vegetables with a kitchen knife. Beside her stood the crippled Qu Xiaoman.

Qu Xiaoman’s eyes turned red as she said aggrievedly, “Mom, I didn’t mean for anything to happen. I didn’t know that I called Brother Yi in a panic. Don’t be angry with me, okay?”