Chapter 80: Eternal Love

Chapter 80

These past few days of being "tempered" by Elder Jiang, she also became fairly familiar with the electrical appliances in the kitchen and wasn't as clumsy when using them anymore.

She made bird's nest and white duck, five twisted chicken shreds, chicken noodle soup, a plate of stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and cut up some fruit. She also carefully simmered the goat's milk.

Although this was nothing compared to the extravagance of the palace, for this time period, it was already quite plentiful.

Fortunately, the ingredients were all readily available and already prepped, and with the help of these advanced metal lumps, the time she spent cooking was greatly reduced.

Seeing the neatly arranged breakfast spread with such colorful dishes, Jiang Ling couldn't help but light up. He immediately sat down and tried the flavors.

"Delicious!" With the first sip of chicken noodle soup, the rich aroma alone made one's appetite surge wildly.

"Although you're still hale and hearty, health is cultivated. Breakfast is especially important. Isn't there a saying, 'Morning gold, afternoon pig's stomach, evening begging'?"

After wiping her hands dry, Rong Dai sat down as well, smiling as she spoke.

"Although the nanny's breakfasts are nutritious, for your digestive system, these hot and nutritionally balanced meals are more suited to your stomach and intestines."

"Not bad, that brat Xiaoti is lucky to have married you. You'll be making me breakfast these next few days as tuition, since I don't come cheap as a teacher."

Jiang Ling said with a laugh, eating up all of the breakfast Rong Dai had prepared.

Rong Dai had thought she made more than enough, she didn't expect Elder Jiang to have such a hearty appetite that he finished it all.

"These are things a student should do," she said with a smile.

She also had selfish motives for doing this. Having spent many years in the imperial harem, she was extremely adept at the methods of pleasing elders.

Although she didn't plan on developing an entertainment career, she would still earnestly learn the things she should.

Do it well, or don't do it at all.

Satisfied with being full from the meal, Jiang Ling was very pleased with Rong Dai's attitude. Today was the fourth day, and he didn't plan on making things difficult for Rong Dai. He started imparting acting experiences and techniques to her.

"Take a look through these works, you can learn a lot. No matter how much you listen and watch, nothing compares to seeing it in person. I still have a few old fellows shooting films in Shenjing, let's go visit the crew tomorrow after you change your outfit."

This must be what peaceful times are like.

Pleasant times always pass quickly, especially when with someone you love.

Rong Dai still had in mind what mother-in-law said to her earlier. The two left the restaurant, and when they passed by a flower shop, Huo Shao Ting had the driver stop. He went in to buy her a bouquet of flowers.

"They're out of red roses, these are lilacs. I will make it up to you next time."

Huo Shao Ting held out the strongly fragrant lilac bouquet to her. Rong Dai was slightly surprised as she accepted them. The ways men and women expressed affection were a bit different from her previous world.

Giving a woman flowers was one of the most common ways.

"Thank you, I really like them." She gently sniffed them. She liked all kinds of flowers and plants. Their pleasant fragrance could keep one in high spirits.

"I'm sorry, I haven't given you anything before this." Huo Shao Ting sat beside her, his eyes showing some self-reproach.

Rong Dai held the flowers, looking at him brightly. Her smile was still gentle as she said, "You don't need to blame yourself like this. The sentiment behind rituals is certainly important, but I care more about how we feel."

Huo Shao Ting gripped her hand tighter. He shouldn't have been so cold before, he should have noticed her troubles in time and given her warmth and safety.

"Do you know the meaning behind lilacs? It's eternal love, not just roses can represent love the best." She explained to him with a smile.

This was the first gift she had received from him since her rebirth. The gift was small, but the sentiment was heavy.

Huo Shao Ting kissed her forehead. The couple returned to the Huo residence and saw Lu Zheng with a worried expression.

"Mother, did something happen?" Rong Dai asked first. She was very concerned that the mother-daughter relationship they had just mended would shatter again.

"Meishu has been arguing with someone in her room since this afternoon. She even smashed her zither and didn't eat dinner," Lu Zheng said anxiously. Her three children all gave her much to worry about, even though they were outstanding.

Rong Dai handed the flowers to Huo Shao Ting for him to take upstairs first. She went over to help Lu Zheng sit down.

She recalled Little Sister had told her before that she was learning classical music and preparing to study abroad. She had likely encountered some difficult issue.

"Mother, don't worry for now. We'll go see what's happening in a bit, it's getting late and you should rest early."