Codename:phoenix - Chapter 184 The Soup

“Nothing, it is just your grandmother, my mother, had the best Chinese oxtail soup recipe.” Underneath her calm demeanor, a flash of disappointment managed to slip past her walls. Though the emotion was fleeting, Europa noticed it. And with a concerned voice, the little girl said,”Don’t be sad, mama. When I grow up I will cook delicious Chinese oxtail soup for you.” Europa indeed noticed her mother’s reaction but her interpretation was not accurate. “Thank you, sweetie. But I don’t want you to grow up too fast.” Wang Reiji replied as she brushed Europa’s hair behind her ear.”Also, Mama is not sad… I was actually disappointed with myself. Since we got here in Beijing, I have not yet visited your grandmother’s resting place.” Wang Reiji added.”Grandma understands, mama. I know in my heart that she is watching us from the heavens and she knows that you are just busy with work.” Europa’s words were packed with wisdom, speaking as if she was already an adult. “Thank you for your kind words, sweetie. Rest assured, after the hotel’s event and official opening, we will visit your grandmother’s grave.” Wang Reiji’s countenance finally lightened up.”Yay! Can we also go on a vacation? Let’s go on a trip, mama!” “Sure, my love! Mama will bring you to great places here in C country. But for now, accompany me in greeting your uncle’s guests, okay?” “Let’s go, mama!”Seeing how excited her daughter was, Wang Reiji can’t help but feel excited for their future trip as well. Ever since they arrived in C country, she felt like she was under constant stress and pressure. Maybe she really needed to take a break from the world and spend more time with her young daughter. But of course, after she gets fully recharged, she must enter the battlefield once more to help Wang Yuvin capture the perpetrators of the fire tragedy five years ago and to investigate the Zhang’s involvement with the incident. These kinds of thoughts continued to play insider her head until she and her daughter have reached the living room. “Sis!” Wang Yuvin’s voice instantly pulled Wang Reiji back to the current scenario.”Good day, CEO Wang.” Kiang Leilei stood up to give her greetings to the head of the Wang household.”Likewise, Miss Kiang. I hope my brother is treating you well. He is single by the way! Right, bro?” Wang Reiji can’t help but tease her brother whose face suddenly flushed red in embarrassment.

“Sis, please stop it. Miss Kiang might think that I took advantage of her situation to make a move on her.” Wang Yuvin slightly shook his head, seemingly ashamed of his sister’s couple matching approach.

“It is okay, Mr. Wang. I think CEO Wang is just lightening up the mood.” Kiang Leilei obviously sided with Wang Reiji.

“I like you for my brother, indeed!” Wang Reiji said as she gave Kiang Leilei a wink, causing Kiang Leilei’s face to become as red as tomato.

“Ehem… Ehem…” Chairman Xu purposely faked a cough to make them notice him. Because of Wang Reiji’s couple matching, they almost forgot that he was also in the living room.

“My apologies, Chairman Xu. Sis, this is Chairman Xu. Chairman Xu, this is my sister, Wang Reiji.” Wang Yuvin immediately apologized and introduced the two people with each other.

“Welcome to the Wang’s Villa. I am CEO Wang. Finally, I am able to meet my brother’s new friend.” Wang Reiji’s said as she extended an arm, offering a handshake to the chairman.

“Ho-Ho! I thought you already forgot about this old man. Actually, I was starting to think that maybe I wasn’t welcome here.” Though the chairman quickly accepted Wang Reiji’s handshake, his reply was straightforward. However, he just made it sound like he was just kidding.

Alarmed by the Chairman’s words, Wang Reiji immediately replied,

“Of course not, Chairman Xu! Please don’t think of it that way. You are very much welcome here. As a matter of fact I will personally cook your request – Chinese oxtail soup.” Not wanting to offend a person who she considered to become friends with than enemies, she offered to cook the soup the chairman had requested of Europa.

“Ho-Ho! Really? I will be looking forward to that then. Hmmm… But is your cooking skills good enough to satisfy this old man’s sophisticated palate?” The chairman replied as he and Wang Reiji let go of each other’s hands.

“Of course! My mama cooks the best food.” Europa blurted out, unable to contain her pride for her mother’s cooking skills.

“Mama, please make a Chinese oxtail soup using grandmother’s recipe. I think Chairman Xu will definitely like it.” Europa lovingly added.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www.webnovel.com for visiting.

“Sure! Let’s make a Chinese oxtail soup with your grandmother’s special recipe.” Wang Reiji replied, unaware of the possible repercussions of her hospitality.

“Are you really going to do it, sis?” Actually, Wang Yuvin was not concerned about the food preparation. He just recalled that Chairman Xu and his wife were friends with his Aunt Skyla. He was now worried that Chairman Xu might be familiar with the taste of Aunt Skyla’s Chinese oxtail soup and might recognize it when his sister used the same recipe.

“Are you worried that I might not meet the Chairman’s expectations?” Wang Reiji retorted as she placed her arms across her chest.

“It is not like that…” Wang Yuvin did not know what to say anymore as he started to regret not accompanying Europa in greeting Wang Reiji earlier. He should have taken that opportunity to warn his sister that the old man was personally acquainted with her mother. Now, he needed find an excuse to separate himself and his sister from the guests so that he may completely relay that piece of information to his unwary sister.