The group arrived home just before five-thirty.
As soon as they reached the villa gate, Jiang Quanshui ran out and asked Jiang Xin, "Did you buy the tofu and scallions?"
"Yes, they're in Qin Dou's car," Jiang Xin nodded in response.
"That's good, let's all carry the groceries in together," Jiang Quanshui said and began helping to move the food.
There were many people at the villa, and the groceries filled two entire car trunks.
It was quite something to drive two Rolls-Royces out to buy groceries. It was almost as if they should have stuck a "for grocery shopping only" label on the back.
"Xiao Ma, come wash the vegetables. What are you sitting around for? You're not cooking today," Jiang Quanshui called out to Penguin Ma as soon as he had moved the groceries into the villa.
Penguin Ma:.......
Ever since Jack Ma arrived, Jiang Quanshui had been acting incredibly arrogant, as if he found fault with everything Penguin Ma did.
"I just called you while you were washing vegetables and gave you a hard time, and you're still holding a grudge?"
At this moment, Jack Ma rolled up his sleeves and walked towards the kitchen. He picked up the tofu they had bought and smelled it. "This tofu is good, very tender."
"When you eat tofu, you should always choose the tender kind," Jiang Xin quipped.
"What dishes are planned for today? I'll wash them," Penguin Ma asked, walking over to Jack Ma's side.
"Besides tofu and scallions, you guys can decide the rest. I'm skilled at cooking all sorts of dishes, do I need to teach you this?" Jack Ma instructed proudly.
"Fine," Penguin Ma said, snorted, and ran off to the side to prepare the scallions.
Jack Ma prepared twelve dishes that evening, and with his meticulous preparation, all twelve tasted like they were made by a master chef.
Especially the home-style tofu, pan-fried to a golden crisp on both sides, with some lean meat and chopped scallions added, it was incredibly tender and flavorful.
And the scrambled eggs with scallions, the aroma of scallions wafted through the air, making one's mouth water.
"Teacher Ma, your dishes are truly excellent. I like these two dishes very much," Xia Feng praised, pointing at the home-style tofu and scrambled eggs with scallions on the table.
Upon hearing this, Jack Ma beamed, as if he had received praise from his teacher.
He enjoyed cooking and often cooked for himself at home. Everyone always raved about his cooking, and Jack Ma had grown tired of the constant compliments. Whether the food was genuinely delicious or not, Jack Ma no longer cared.
Now, with Xia Feng's praise, his heart skipped a beat, and he was overjoyed.
It seemed it wasn't that he disliked being complimented, but rather it depended on who was doing the complimenting.
It was like a primary school student praising you for being smart, would you feel anything?
But if a top-tier professor praised your intelligence, wouldn't that feel particularly wonderful?
"Thank you for your praise, Young Master Xia. I will continue to strive to make every dish well in the future," Jack Ma thanked him with a beaming smile.
"Yes, it's delicious. Teacher Ma, your cooking skills are excellent."
Jiang Quanshui also praised him intentionally or unintentionally, unsure if he was saying it for Penguin Ma's benefit or genuinely to praise Jack Ma.
Regardless, he was happy now.
National Little Wang and the others left after dinner, while Jack Ma and the others stayed at the villa to chat with Xia Feng.
Usually, it was the younger generation accompanying the elders to chat, but in this villa, the roles were completely reversed.
If Xia Lin were to stream this, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation.
"Yu Fatty, we're leaving."
On the way to Pudong, National Little Wang called Yu Wei.
"Hurry up, it's already this late. Everyone's getting impatient. There are many beautiful streamers," Yu Wei said on the phone.
"Alright, there are seven of us, we'll be there soon," National Little Wang said with a smile.
"Seven people? Did you bring your own dates?" Yu Wei was stunned upon hearing this and quickly asked.
"We'll talk when we get there. I'm hanging up now." National Little Wang hung up the phone, fearing that Yu Wei, being an idiot, might say something inappropriate later.
Shanghai Four Young Masters Group.
National Little Wang: I've brought Lin'er. Don't say anything reckless. Also, Qin Wen and Ma Yuqin are here. The last one is a foreigner.
Yu Wei: Oh, my! Have the protagonists who made you three simps finally appeared?
Yu Wei: Damn it, do I have that much face?
National Little Wang: Don't flatter yourself. Don't talk nonsense when you get here.
Yu Wei: Okay. A big shot is waiting here and is getting impatient. Hurry up.
National Little Wang: Ok.
On the Bund of Tomson Riviera in Shanghai, Yu Wei was hosting a party on his private yacht. These wealthy young masters certainly knew how to have fun.
A few years ago, National Little Wang had rented a small island in Asia for his birthday party, spending millions in one night.
"What's going on? We've been waiting for so long, how much longer will it be?" Yu Wei had just finished his call when a young master became displeased.
He was a prominent young master from the Beijing circle, who happened to be in Shanghai today. Yu Wei had invited him over.
Their Beijing circle big shots somewhat looked down on the Shanghai Four Young Masters, and they were always causing trouble, gaining quite a reputation.
But so what.
"Young Master Li, please wait a bit longer. They have a bit of a distance to travel," Yu Wei said with an awkward smile.
"Forget it, we've waited this long, it won't hurt to wait a little longer. I'll go get something to eat first." Young Master Li finished speaking and went to look for food.
"Young Master Yu, when are you going to drive the yacht onto the river? We're waiting to take pictures,"
At this moment, two internet celebrity girls ran over and spoke to Yu Wei in a sweet voice.
"What's the rush? Several other young masters haven't arrived yet. You guys can play for a while first," Yu Wei said casually.
"Okay," the two girls replied and ran off.
Finally, as everyone eagerly awaited, National Little Wang and his group arrived late.
"The young masters have finally arrived. You guys are really slow," Yu Wei said as he walked towards National Little Wang and the others.
"Happy Birthday, Fatty Yu. I owe you the gift, I'll give it to you next year," National Little Wang congratulated him with a smile.
That sounded familiar. You've been saying that for years, haven't you? Yu Wei muttered in frustration.
"Haha... I sent a red envelope, so I'm still being nice," Qin Dou walked over and patted Yu Wei on the shoulder.
"Get lost..." Yu Wei cursed and pushed Qin Dou's hand away.
"Fatty Yu, let me introduce you. This is Xia Lin. She's a professional game streamer. Support her when you have time. And this is an international friend, Peter from England."
National Little Wang introduced them to Yu Wei.
Only then did Yu Wei glance at Xia Lin. She was indeed extremely beautiful, no wonder the three young masters were willing to act like simps.
This was also something Yu Wei couldn't understand. No matter how beautiful she was, why would three young masters fawn over her simultaneously?
Or, as they said, was his own perspective too limited?
Didn't understand their fun?
"It's small, too small. My perspective is too limited."
"Hello, beautiful Xia. Welcome to our birthday banquet. Have fun later."
After all, she was brought by National Little Wang and the others, so Yu Wei gave her proper courtesy.
"Young Master Yu, please just call me Lin'er. I'm not a beauty at all," Xia Lin said with a smile.
"Fatty Yu, you've gotten brave. You didn't greet me," Qin Wen said from beside Xia Lin, huffing.
"How dare I? It's an honor that the great beauty Qin is gracing my birthday with her presence. I'm too delighted to be anything else," Yu Wei quickly said apologetically. He couldn't afford to offend this little firecracker.
"Oh, Young Master Wang, you've got a new target? This one is not bad. Won't you introduce me?"
Young Master Li walked over and said to National Little Wang.
Upon hearing this, National Little Wang and the others' expressions changed drastically.