Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 501: A Real Freeloader (Double-Length - )

Chapter 501: Chapter 501: A Real Freeloader (Double-Length Chapter)

Guo Wenbo took the microphone, surprisingly not shocked at all that Zhao Gushen went on stage again.

Ding Ruyun targeted Ye Fei, so it’s only natural for Zhao Gushen not to let her off.

However, Guo Wenbo thought Zhao Gushen would wait until after the competition to deal with Ding Ruyun.

Unexpectedly, he was too naive.

The CEO seeks revenge without waiting a minute, right on the spot.

However, none of the audience thought Zhao Gushen was too harsh after hearing his words.

"Well done!"

"That’s exactly how you should treat shameless people like Ding Ruyun!"

"Moreover, this strict punishment of Ding Ruyun serves as a warning to others not to think about winning the competition through such despicable means."

"Yes, whoever maliciously sabotages other contestants’ ingredients and frames them should face strict punishment! Let’s see who dares now!"

"Well done, Mr. Shen!"

Amidst the audience’s support, the live broadcast finally ended.

***

Ye City, Ye Family.

After watching the live broadcast, the mood of the Ye Family members was mixed.

Ye Dezhang felt a bit gratified that Ye Fei won the competition again.

Even after leaving home for five years, Ye Fei didn’t give up on cooking; instead, she became even more proficient.

This soupy yellow croaker, a simplified version found on many restaurant menus, he could replicate.

But the genuine soupy yellow croaker, with its complex method, was like the one Ye Fei made today.

Ye Dezhang doubted he could do it if placed in her shoes.

He was surprised by how much Ye Fei had improved on her own without him.

This shows Ye Fei’s talent is indeed exceptional.

While Ye Dezhang felt comforted, he also felt quite sad.

He thought Ye Fei was indeed a bit too heartless.

Given her success, why couldn’t she quietly get in touch with him?

It’s been five years, and if not for seeing her on television, he would know nothing about her.

Ye Dezhang’s feelings were very complex at this moment.

But overall, he was still happy for Ye Fei.

Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning’s emotions were much simpler.

They watched coldly, surprised that Ye Fei actually won the competition.

"I have no idea Ye Fei’s skills have improved so much," Xu Huizhen couldn’t help but sneer, "Making it right into the top 15."

Ye Ning chuckled and said, "Mom, Ye Fei has improved and achieved such a great result. It’s a good thing, and we should be happy for her."

Saying so, Ye Ning tugged Xu Huizhen’s sleeve and gestured towards Ye Dezhang.

Xu Huizhen pursed her lips and reluctantly said, "Yes, I’m happy for her too. This kid, with her great capabilities, ran off on her own for five years. Even without us, without your dad continuing to teach her cooking, she could still succeed through self-study."

"Look, she can even make such complex dishes, and the judges admire her so much." Xu Huizhen said mockingly.

"I reckon, even if we actually went to find her, she wouldn’t need your dad to teach her anything more. With the judges admiring her so much, they might even take her as a student. Would she still value your dad’s small restaurant skills?" Xu Huizhen jabbed at Ye Dezhang.

Ye Dezhang took out a cigarette to smoke, exhaling a thick puff of smoke: "I’m happy for her too."

"Fine, then keep being happy for her. Anyway, no matter how much you’re happy for her, she won’t know." Xu Huizhen remarked sarcastically.

"Mom, even though she’s entered the national top 15, it’s only been two competitions. It’s just that these competitions had higher elimination rates, both at fifty percent, so she made it to the top fifteen quickly. But in reality, there’s an element of luck. If her draw wasn’t good, she could have been eliminated today." Ye Ning said.

"The further she goes, the tougher the competition. Ye Fei might not fare well." Ye Ning added.

"That child just couldn’t be as steady as you, had to take shortcuts." Xu Huizhen sniffed.

"By the way, Miss Shi." Ye Ning hadn’t forgotten that Shi Jiumei was still there.

Shi Jiumei smiled faintly, "No need to be so formal, just call me Jiumei."

"I’ve been watching the live broadcast just now, so I haven’t asked you," Ye Ning said. "All these years, how has Ye Fei been in B City?"

Shi Jiumei didn’t respond immediately but glanced outside at the evening sky.

By now, the sky was already half dark.

Seeing this, Ye Ning suggested, "It’s just about dinner time, our housemaid should have dinner mostly ready. Miss Shi, why don’t you stay and have dinner with us?"

It wasn’t that Shi Jiumei was trying to take advantage, but her current situation was indeed not good.

Traveling all the way, she bought a plane ticket and booked a hotel.

Unable to determine how the Ye Family would respond, she couldn’t confirm her return time either.

So, she hadn’t bought a return ticket and couldn’t say for sure how many nights she’d stay at the hotel.

All of these cost money.

Now with no income, she was spending her savings, naturally needing to be frugal.

After coming all this way to tell the Ye Family about Ye Fei, would she not even get a meal with them?

Seeing Ye Ning’s suggestion, Shi Jiumei readily agreed: "Then I’ll shamelessly stay for dinner. Because what I know about Ye Fei is quite a lot, and it can’t be explained quickly."

"Of course." Ye Ning maintained her fake smile, "We can talk over dinner."

Just then, the maid brought the dishes to the dining table.

So everyone went to the dining room to sit down.

Ye Ning was quite disdainful of Shi Jiumei deep down.

Bumming a meal, truly an opportunist.

No wonder she insisted on staying to watch the live broadcast today.

Probably calculated that as soon as the broadcast ended, it would be time for dinner.

Ye Ning said nothing openly. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Once the maid served them all rice.

While eating, Ye Ning again asked Shi Jiumei about Ye Fei’s situation.

This time, Shi Jiumei didn’t make excuses, lest she be thought of as a fraud.

"Do you know what Ye Fei is doing now?" Shi Jiumei began to say.

"Something online, I think?" Xu Huizhen couldn’t quite grasp it, providing a vague answer.

She only half-heard it during the last competition and didn’t quite get it.

Shi Jiumei felt disdain in her heart.

This Xu Huizhen, truly uneducated and ignorant.

Ye Ning secretly nudged Xu Huizhen’s foot under the table, signaling her not to keep speaking impulsively.

Just about had their situation laid bare by Shi Jiumei.

"I remember, in the last competition, she used the name Fei Xiaomo. You’re a food blogger and a competitor, so she must be a food blogger too." Ye Ning said.

Shi Jiumei thought, at least Ye Ning had some sense.

Did the Ye Family couple pour their intelligence entirely into their two daughters, leaving none for themselves?

"Yes." Shi Jiumei nodded, "So, do you have any understanding of food bloggers?"