HCB Chapter 177 Old Chen's Thank You Gift
Chapter 177 Old Chen's Thank You Gift
As Chen Yuan spoke, he lifted the lid, and a fragrant aroma immediately filled the air.
Even though they had eaten their fill of barbecue yesterday, the three of them were still very enthusiastic when they saw barbecue again.
The little stars in Chen Youyou's eyes lit up.
"Wow! Daddy made barbecue again! Daddy is so amazing!"
Su Yuanrui put down the fruit puree in his hand, licked his lips, rubbed his little hands, and looked impatient.
For them.
Despite having a barbecue at the campsite yesterday, they could never get enough of the skewers that Chen Yuan personally grilled.
Su Qingxue poured Chen Yuan a glass of soda.
"You look exhausted. Did the shoot go well? Do you need to shoot again this afternoon?"
"No need. You've worked hard today, taking care of these two kids and making them run around everywhere. Compared to you, I feel like a rather incompetent father."
Su Qingxue shook her head. Her long, smooth, black hair, like seaweed, shimmered like silk in the sunlight.
Chen Yuan first gave her two scallops.
He knew that Su Qingxue's favorite food was garlic-roasted scallops.
Then he gave each of the two children a skewer of pork belly.
Chen Youyou took a bite, and her little face immediately puffed up like a steamed bun with happiness.
"Wow—Dad, what you made is so delicious! It's even better than yesterday's!"
Su Yuanrui focused on eating his favorite roasted eggplant and garlic enoki mushrooms.
"Uncle, your cooking is so delicious! Can we have vegetables again tomorrow? I also want to eat roasted eggplant."
Thinking back to how Su Yuanrui used to be so desperate for vegetables that it almost killed him, Su Qingxue couldn't help but admire Chen Yuan's skill when she saw him now eagerly vying for them.
Chen Yuan laughed and said, "Of course, Uncle will make whatever you want to eat."
Chen Youyou, who was standing to the side, was afraid that her father would forget about her, so she quickly raised her hand and said.
"Daddy, I want to eat too! I want mushrooms, roasted cauliflower, and roasted peppers!"
Chen Yuan readily agreed to each of them.
"Roasted lotus root slices are also delicious, as are roasted potatoes, roasted cabbage, and many other vegetables can be roasted. I'll make them all for you tomorrow, okay?"
"good!"
"Great! Daddy's the best!"
Chen Yuan was a little hungry after a busy morning, so he took a bite of the crispy and slightly crunchy pork belly.
Even he himself was impressed by his own skills.
He turned his head to look at Su Qingxue.
She ate with great elegance, taking small bites of scallop meat, her eyelashes slightly drooping, and a little oil glistening on her lips, making them look even redder.
The meal was heartwarming.
A hotel waiter pushed a silver food cart over.
"Hello, are you Mr. Chen Yuan?"
Chen Yuan nodded hesitantly.
"It's me, what can I do for you?"
The waiter opened the dust cover as he did so.
"Mr. Chen, this was specially arranged by our Manager Chen. He said the hotel owes a lot to you today, and this is a small token of his appreciation."
He then brought out a medium-sized Boston lobster and several dishes made from king crab.
There was also a very exquisite Western meal placed next to it.
They offer freshly baked mini burgers and cheese pizzas, thoughtfully made to a size suitable for children, and served with low-sodium vegetable strips.
"These seafood items just arrived at the hotel this morning, and the burgers and pizzas are also handmade in our kitchen. To cater to children's tastes, they are low in salt and oil, so please feel free to eat them."
After all the dishes were arranged, the waiter bowed slightly to them very politely.
Enjoy your meal.
Chen Yuan nodded his thanks, and looking at the ingredients, he couldn't help but praise Old Chen for his shrewdness.
Since this is a kind gesture from the other party, he would be impolite to refuse it.
He patted the two children's heads and said gently.
Do you like hamburgers and pizza?
I like it~
"Okay, eat up, but don't eat too much, okay? Don't overeat."
The two children cheered.
We've finished lunch.
Su Qingxue quietly took the two children to bed.
The person found an empty corridor, leaned back on the sofa, and picked up their phone, which had been on silent.
The screen lights up, revealing a dense array of content.
Lin Wei's missed calls: 47.
Lin Wei sent him hundreds of messages.
From the initial tearful accusations and questioning to the later frantic apologies.
The words clearly indicate that Lin Wei's emotions are gradually collapsing.
When I opened the last voice message, her voice, which had started as a sharp hoarse cry, had turned into a suppressed sob.
"Chen Yuan, I beg you to give me an answer... As long as you can sign a letter of understanding, we can agree to any condition. No matter how much compensation you want, our family will do our best to handle it..."
"Chen Yuan...you know, if my brother goes to prison, I'll never have a good life in front of Mom and Dad again. Please."
"People say that even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness. Please help me out, for the sake of Youyou's birth..."
Chen Yuan remained completely unmoved.
He knew that the time was almost right.
The phone call that ended in the early morning and the hours of silence had completely shattered Lin Wei's inherent arrogance and any lingering hope.
Chen Yuan sent a message.
A letter of understanding is negotiable.
Less than two seconds after sending, the phone screen suddenly lit up.
Chen Yuan answered the phone.
The voice on the other end of the phone had lost its morning sharpness and resentment, leaving only a hoarse, trembling tone, even carrying a hint of cautious humility.
"Chen Yuan...you...you've finally paid attention to me."
"I'm so sorry this morning, I'm so sorry, I was crazy, I said some nonsense, I'm so sorry, I...I really..."
Chen Yuan remained silent.
"I don't ask for your forgiveness, I just ask you to give our family a chance."
"I've already spoken to my parents. No matter how much compensation you ask for this time, we will agree to it and we will definitely not let you suffer any losses."
"As long as you don't let my brother go to jail, we'll agree to whatever you ask for."
"No one in my family slept that night. My parents aged 10 years in an instant. Chen Yuan, I'm begging you... I really... I..."
A sobbing sound came from the other end of the phone.
Chen Yuan finally spoke.
"I can give you a letter of understanding, but I have conditions."
"Tell me! I'll agree to any condition you set!"
"First, you must sign a legally binding clause voluntarily relinquishing your visitation rights to your daughter. Second, you must provide a written guarantee that you will not harass me and the child in any form or for any reason in the future."
There was an instant silence on the other end of the line.