Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 323: Three hundred and twenty-two Ready to meet_1

Chapter 323: Three hundred and twenty-two Ready to meet_1

Chapter 323: First under Heaven

Fortunately, Gu Chen carried with him the just-concluded deal of one hundred and fifty thousand in payment for the goods; otherwise, he truly couldn’t have afforded just these two gifts.

After all, he had been spending money without stint recently, be it buying a house in a high-end residential area,

or renovating and opening a fruit store, followed by renting a storefront for a clothing shop.

The money on Gu Chen was flowing out like water.

Fortunately, though his expenditure was hefty, his earnings were equally fast; otherwise, he really couldn’t have sustained it.

It was only when he was paying the bills that he felt a bit strange, inexplicably sensing the illusion of taking his father-in-law’s money to buy him gifts.

By the time he came out of the mall, Gu Chen noticed it was almost ten o’clock in the evening.

He then simply took Shen Cuizhi and Gu Hang, the two elders from the Gu Family, to stay at his place for the night.

After all, the one hundred and eighty square meters large house they couldn’t make full use of on regular days, with only him, Ji Pianran, and Tiantian living there.

The always-empty guest room was certainly no shortage, its only purpose on ordinary days being to store their daughter’s plush toys.

The next morning, Gu Chen drove the car, taking the two elders from the Gu Family towards the estate where the Ji Family resided.

After getting out of the car, what surprised him was the unexpected sight of his father-in-law, Ji Guangsheng, who had come out to wait at the gate in advance.

"Dad, why did you come here in person?"

Gu Chen said with some astonishment. He never expected Ji Guangsheng to take such a step; it was truly face-saving.

However, Ji Guangsheng appeared utterly indifferent to this, as if he was simply a good-natured old man at that moment,

not the Ji Family Patriarch who could make Chuan City tremble with a mere stomp of his foot.

Seeing his son-in-law’s flattered look, he just laughed heartily and said,

"Hahaha, it’s no bother at all. You are my son-in-law as well as my half-son. Pianran is their daughter-in-law; isn’t she also half-daughter to your parents?

Today is also the first meeting with your father-in-law and mother-in-law. We are all one family; there’s no need for so many formalities."

With Ji Guangsheng speaking in such a manner, Gu Chen had nothing to refute and could only accompany him in walking forward.

Meanwhile, Gu Hang and Shen Cuizhi also got out of the car, and seeing the situation, they hurriedly greeted him.

"Oh my, dear in-laws, thank you for saving my daughter and for taking care of her all these years."

As Ji Guangsheng spoke, he reached out to shake Gu Hang’s hand.

Their enthusiastic demeanor was nothing like strangers meeting for the first time.

It was more like old friends who hadn’t seen each other for many years.

"No, no, it’s I who should be thanking you for raising such an outstanding daughter.

And for not looking down on our Gu Family for being poor. Now that Chen’er has achieved what he has today,

it’s also thanks to your help, sir. I really can’t thank you enough."

Gu Hang also spoke with sincerity, his heart filled with emotions.

To be honest, even he never expected that Ji Pianran, who once claimed to have fled to them in difficult times, would actually have such a grand background.

And to truly fall in love with his youngest son Gu Chen, thinking about it now, it certainly is unpredictable, the way of the world.

Shen Cuizhi was also very excited; she had always felt that the child, Ji Pianran, whether in appearance or temperament, was different from the rest.

At best, she thought it was a face that would bring good fortune to her husband, never imagining that it was actually a daughter of a wealthy family.

Thinking back on the foolish things she had done in the past, she felt a bit ashamed.

"Not at all, Pianran is also my most beloved daughter-in-law.

From the past to the present, I have always treated her as my own daughter, you see."

Shen Cuizhi also chimed in from the side, speaking in agreement.

On their way, the two families did not cease to compliment each other; the atmosphere grew increasingly harmonious, and Ji Guangsheng seemed to be in particularly high spirits today.

He then took the initiative to escort the Gu Family’s elders towards the manor.

As they approached, they saw that the banquet had already been set up early in the great hall.

Whether it was abalone, lobster, shark fin, sea cucumber, or even bird’s nest and bear’s paw, all kinds of high-end ingredients were available.

After the master chef’s meticulous cooking, the food looked and smelled delicious, making it hard for anyone to resist drooling over it.

"Come, come, please take a seat."

Ji Guangsheng, with a beaming smile, called out to the Gu Family’s elders, who quickly nodded in agreement.

The elders could not have imagined that they would sit so intimately today with the Ji Family Patriarch,

a revered figure of Chuan City, on an equal footing.

Seeing Ji Guangsheng’s enthusiasm from start to finish, the two were flattered and at a loss for words.

"Dear in-laws, please try this. I made this dish myself today, and the flavor is truly exceptional."

Ji Guangsheng cheerfully introduced.

Hearing this, the Gu Family’s elders were astonished, not expecting such a prominent figure to cook personally, and they reached for their chopsticks to give it a try.

"How is it? How does it taste?" Ji Guangsheng asked eagerly.

"Hmm, it’s excellent, much better than the previous dishes. What kind of skill is this?"

After tasting it, Shen Cuizhi couldn’t help but feel her eyes light up.

She had been cooking at home for decades but had never tasted fish this delicious.

"Hahaha, the name of this dish is ’The Best in the World’, and I created the recipe myself."

As Ji Guangsheng laughed heartily in response to the puzzled looks around him, he began to recount his own youthful adventures.

As he spoke, not only did those present feel astounded, but even Pian Ran’s face showed an incredulous expression.

She never imagined that her father, who was always so strict and serious, seldom smiled or laughed,

had once run away from home as a young man, in a situation even worse than hers.

He had even been captured by human traffickers and was eventually sold to a restaurant to do menial work.

But the young and stubborn Ji Guangsheng had never given up, nor had he blamed fate or others.

He worked diligently at the restaurant, and in just a few short years, through observation and persistent self-study,

he went from a bullied helper to a respected head chef.

Eventually, using the new dishes he invented, he even helped the establishment become famous for its signature recipes.

Even the daughter of the restaurant’s owner favored him, and the two of them eventually married following a pregnancy.

Several years later, when the Ji Family finally tracked down Ji Guangsheng,

he had not only taken over the restaurant but also had a daughter.

After hearing this story, Pian Ran stood there completely stunned.

For these were tales that no one had ever told her before.

Ji Guangsheng looked at her with tender affection and smiled as he said,

"That’s right, your mother is the daughter of that restaurant owner, and you were born there.

You were too young at the time, and after I returned to the Ji Family, my father thought my past was too shameful,

so no one ever talked to you about it.

My daughter, I am actually very happy for you because you did what I did when I was young.

Seeing you so happy now, your father is also proud of you."