Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 1171 - 561: Lin Juan (3)

As the eldest, An Youyou feels obligated to maintain her younger brother's family relations at times like this.

"Little Seven, I'm really disappointed in you," An Youyou said earnestly, "Do you really think I came specifically to see you this time just to ask for the gold bars?"

Qin Huai: ...? It wasn't originally, but isn't it now?

Lin Qi was taken aback.

"I've long since made my fortune, all those kids in your family are following me now."

Lin Qi: !

"Now that you're sick and not thinking straight, I specially spent a fortune arranging for you to stay in such a good nursing home and even hired someone to take care of you. But you never listen, causing trouble every other day. Do you know how busy my business is right now? I'm dealing with countless tasks, getting up at two or three in the morning every day, and now I have to take time out just for you."

Lin Qi was extremely guilty: "I'm sorry, boss."

An Youyou waved her hand: "No need to say things like that. I know you're worried about the three gold bars. I'll dig them up tonight. You don't need to go back to the village anymore, just stay here peacefully. If you need anything, just tell the person I sent to take care of you." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Little Seven, you should be able to see that I came over today specifically to test you, right? You did well; I appreciate you."

Lin Qi was so excited he wanted to find the bankbook.

Just as Lin Qi was rummaging around, footsteps and voices from outside were heard.

"Someone came to see my grandpa? Are they from the village? Uncle Liu, Uncle Zhang? Or..."

"No, they're three unfamiliar faces. The registration says they're the granddaughter of the boss, descendants of an old friend of Mr. Lin from many years ago, who heard Mr. Lin is in a nursing home and came to visit."

"An old friend from many years ago, my grandpa also has..."

Qin Huai quickly signaled to An Youyou with his eyes to stop Lin Qi from rummaging through things—now that the legitimate granddaughter had arrived, the three impostors looking for the bankbook were about to be caught red-handed.

Lin Qi had no choice but to sit obediently on the bed, his face full of regret and confusion about not finding the bankbook.

There was a knock on the door outside.

"Grandpa, can I come in now? Do you remember me today? I made your favorite meat buns. Jiang Yong is working overtime today and can't come to see you. Xiao Ran is still at school and hasn't started the holidays yet. I'll bring him to see you when he has a break."

"Come in." Lin Qi said sulkily.

The door opened, and a woman, carrying a lunchbox, who looked to be around 40 years old with a fresh perm and somewhat resembled Lin Qi, walked in with a smile.

Very cautious.

"Grandpa, do you recognize me?"

Lin Qi replied unhappily: "Don't call me grandpa, I have a granddaughter. My Juan is still in elementary school, don't act familiar."

Seeing that grandpa didn't remember her again, Lin Juan could only smile helplessly, put down the lunchbox, and looked at Qin Huai and the others.

Qin Huai and the others obviously didn't recognize Lin Juan. The private detective had given them information about Lin Qi's children and grandchildren, but Qin Huai and the others hadn't really paid attention, knowing only that Lin Qi had a granddaughter named Lin Juan.

Lin Juan seemed to recognize Qin Huai.

She was momentarily shocked when she saw Qin Huai, then blurted out, "Master Qin."

Qin Huai was baffled: "You know me."

Lin Juan laughed: "Of course I know you. You were featured in the 'Taste' column. But you probably don't know me, I'm Lin Juan, my husband is Jiang Yong, he's the editor of 'Taste'. I saw your column before it was published in 'Taste'. My husband often lamented that it had been years since we'd seen such an outstanding and young pastry chef like you."

"I didn't expect you to actually know my grandpa."

Qin Huai also didn't expect such a coincidence, that Lin Qi's granddaughter would know him, and quickly said: "I was accompanying my friend. She's an old acquaintance of Mr. Lin."

Lin Juan nodded and smiled, "What a coincidence, Master Qin, are you staying in Shanghai for a few days? If you have time, would you do us the honor of coming over to our house for a meal?"

"My husband went specifically to Huang Ji in Gusu to try your guo'er and loved your skills, always regretting not having met you."

"Um... sure," Qin Huai replied with a smile, "No need to regret, I have other signature snacks ready, and Chief Editor Xu can taste them over the next few days."

I hope the Lin family can forgive the three of us for teaming up to swindle Mr. Lin out of three gold bars after tasting the snacks.