Chapter 855: Now, I Have Crossed Swords with the Older Generation
The Class 8 group chat had temporarily ceased fire. Based on Jiang Ning's guess, Lu Qiqi had probably gone off to recharge and would likely launch a second battle later.
Jiang Ning put away his phone. With nothing else to do, he moved a long bench to the doorway, basked in the sun, cracked watermelon seeds, and watched Tiger's Wife chase Hao Hao around with a stick.
When Hao Hao ran over to him, Jiang Ning advised, "It's the New Year. He's just a kid."
Jiang Ning's parents were capable people now, which earned him some standing as well. After Tiger's Wife threw out a few harsh words, Hao Hao finally escaped disaster.
Jiang Ning ordered, "Hao Hao, go inside and get me a bowl of beef."
Uncle Jin Gui's wedding banquet today had been contracted out to Jiang Xintian, Jiang Ning's second uncle. He was both the boss and the head chef.
Hao Hao trusted Uncle Ning quite a bit. He immediately ran inside and brought out a bowl of sliced beef, along with a smaller bowl of mixed dipping sauce sprinkled with cilantro and chopped green onion.
Jiang Ning picked up a slice of plain-boiled beef and dipped it in the sauce. It had been a long time since he'd eaten at a village banquet. The beef was tender, fragrant, and generously prepared—truly delicious.
Hao Hao had rendered great service, yet his little face carried a trace of melancholy.
Jiang Ning offered guidance. "Where you fall, that's where you get back up. Go say something nice to your mom."
Hao Hao was still a little confused, but seemed to grasp something. He darted over to Tiger's Wife and shouted, "Mom, I was wrong!"
Tiger's Wife was playing