PDLP Chapter 108 Leaving Old Tian
Chapter 108 Leaving Old Tian
After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere among the "classmates" was high, and some acquaintances began to leave the table to offer toasts. Even those who weren't very close had to pretend to be, exchange a few pleasantries, ask about each other's recent situations, and compliment the other person on doing well, even if not as well as themselves!
Some of the less-than-ideal drinkers, after having too much to drink and being misled, actually believed that everyone attending the class reunion was prepared to stay out overnight! And then they saw Guan Juer, beautiful, pure, and quiet, not drinking, bragging, or playing games like most of them, but quietly sitting there chatting with a stranger! The less-than-ideal drinkers couldn't stand it anymore! How could they play the rest of the game without drinking?
The idiot brought over a cup that looked like it had never been used before, and slammed it down in front of Guan Juer. "Come on, junior sister, drink!"
Guan Juer looked speechlessly at the idiot in front of her, this idiot whose name she didn't even know. "Sorry, I don't drink!"
"You've already graduated and started working, how can you not know how to drink?" the idiot persisted. "Besides, you can learn to drink if you don't know how!"
"Senior brother, I really don't drink!" Guan Juer refused again. Of course Guan Juer could drink; she had even drunk some wine while eating crabs.
"I won't let you drink more, just this much, okay?" The man poured half a glass of wine.
Guan Juer said with a pained expression, "I'm sorry, I really can't drink!"
"Then you're not giving me any face!" The idiot felt offended.
"If she can't drink, then don't make her!" Zhang Liangjun snatched the glass away and slammed it on the table. "Who do you think you are? Why should I give you face?"
Lin Jing had been secretly keeping an eye on Guan Juer's situation. He had seen the idiot try to force her to drink when she first came, but he didn't come over to stop her immediately. Now that he noticed the conflict was escalating, he quickly came over to mediate.
The drunken fool didn't give Lin Jing any face. "Lin Jing, get out of here. Where did this guy come from? Why is he so stubborn?"
Zhang Liangjun had no interest in arguing with this kind of person. Although he could easily knock the man down with one hand, his status was different, and even if he won, it would be a stain on his record! "Let's go! Let's not attend these kinds of gatherings again!"
Guan Juer hurriedly said goodbye to Lin Jing, then quickly caught up with Zhang Liangjun, "I'm sorry, Brother Zhang, I made you unhappy!"
The idiot was still yelling and saying he would call someone to stop Zhang Liangjun. No one would listen to the idiot, but Lin Jing's face slowly darkened!
Lin Jing was very popular and could chat with anyone. But because he was so popular, anyone could tease him, making people forget his serious side, and even he himself had somewhat forgotten it. He hadn't argued with anyone in a long time; Lin Jing recalled that he probably hadn't dared to quarrel with anyone since graduation! But this silly guy was really making Lin Jing lose his temper.
Back in the car, Zhang Liangjun hadn't been drinking, so he was able to drive back.
Guan Juer apologized to Zhang Liangjun from the passenger seat, "I'm sorry, Brother Zhang. I just thought a class reunion was just about classmates chatting together. I didn't expect this to happen."
"Xiao Guan, there's no need to apologize to me. I know this has nothing to do with you." Taking advantage of the traffic light, Zhang Liangjun turned to Guan Juer and smiled. "That was someone else's mistake. There's no need to apologize for someone else's mistake. We didn't enjoy the meal, let's go somewhere else!"
After driving around for a while, Zhang Liangjun finally arrived at a small courtyard. "This courtyard is a surprise! Don't let its unassuming appearance fool you; the owner is a true gourmand. He didn't initially open the restaurant just to make a profit; it was more convenient to cook delicious meals to treat himself. Later, as his reputation grew, even a meal costing 100,000 yuan was still highly sought after. Eventually, he left the restaurant to his apprentices and secretly came to this little courtyard, only telling us regular customers! Let's go see what the owner has prepared today!"
"Oh, okay." Guan Juer looked at the dilapidated courtyard with some surprise.
"Old Tian! What are you doing, Old Tian!" Zhang Liangjun saw that there was no one in the living room, only the sound of several people drinking and talking coming from the side room on the left. Instead of pushing the door open and searching around, Zhang Liangjun shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Stop shouting!" Old Tian came out from the backyard, carrying two rabbits. "Liangjun's here. We're having rabbit tomorrow, and these aren't farmed! Want to try some?"
"We'll talk about tomorrow tomorrow. What did you cook today? Is there anything left?"
Old Tian put the rabbit in the cage and settled it in before leading the two to the west wing. "Today I'm making Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. I've been preparing for a week, and there's still one serving left. I was originally planning to eat it myself, but since you're here, let's eat together! And who is this?"
"This is a friend of mine named Guan Ju'er!"
Guan Juer greeted him at the opportune moment, "Hello, Brother Tian!"
Walking into the west wing room and sitting around the table, Zhang Liangjun asked Lao Tian, "Why haven't you eaten yet, it's so late?"
"I just went out for a bit. Your sister-in-law's electric scooter ran out of power, so I brought it to her house!"
Zhang Liangjun laughed, "I've advised her to learn to drive before!" Old Tian's wife often helps with cooking at Old Tian's place, and she knows Zhang Liangjun too.
“It’s the same thing. Even if she’s driving, she probably wouldn’t check the fuel level, wouldn’t that be even more troublesome?” Old Tian said, serving the two of their food and placing it on the table. Guan Ju’er saw that Zhang Liangjun was sitting in his chair without intervening or moving.
Zhang Liangjun handed Guan Juer a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup, "Come on, try Lao Tian's cooking!"
"Thank you!"
Guan Juer carefully placed the spoon into her mouth, savoring it gently. In an instant, her eyes, hidden behind her glasses, widened, as if two bright gems had been instantly illuminated. With that one bite, an indescribable, exquisite flavor spread across her tongue. The unique texture and rich aroma intertwined, like a magnificent culinary feast unfolding in her mouth. Every flavor seemed meticulously crafted, perfectly proportioned—neither too strong nor too weak.
Guan Juer's family was not short of money. She had tasted countless dishes from restaurants throughout her life, but never had a dish so astonishing. Those delicacies that had once won her praise paled in comparison, for this dish seemed to transcend all culinary techniques, becoming something truly unique. The satisfaction it brought stemmed not only from the enjoyment of her taste buds, but also from a profound dialogue between her soul and the food.
Seeing Guan Juer's expression, Zhang Liangjun felt completely charmed. "I could tell when we ate crabs last time that our tastes are very similar. Lao Tian added some salt just now to accommodate me, so you should think it's delicious!"
Guan Juer nodded repeatedly, somewhat like Qiu Yingying possessing her, "Mmm! Mmm! Mmm! It's really delicious! Brother Tian is truly amazing!"
"Haha, I'm glad you like it. Then I'll have Liangjun bring you here often from now on!" Old Tian liked to pat his big belly when he laughed. Then Old Tian got up again, took a bottle of liquor from the cabinet behind him, and asked Zhang Liangjun, "Want some?"