Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

During the meal, although Gu Nan did not show it deliberately, he was full of praise for Lou Xiaoe's mother's cooking skills. The exquisite dishes, from the selection of ingredients, cooking to the presentation, all showed the unique charm of Tan's cuisine. Every bite seemed to be a feast of delicious food on the tip of the tongue.

As the meal was about to end, Gu Nan suddenly seemed to remember something important. He bowed slightly, looked at Lou Xiao'e's mother with some respect and said, "Aunt, there is something that has been lingering in my mind for a long time, but I don't know whether I should ask it."

Lou Xiao'e's mother had a kind face. She looked at Gu Nan gently and said with a smile, "It's okay, child. Just ask whatever you want to ask. Don't be shy."

Gu Nan cleared his throat and said, "Aunt, as far as I know, you are from the Tan family. Tan's cuisine is famous, but I have always had a question in my mind. He Yuzhu is obviously not named Tan, but he is proficient in Tan's cuisine. Is there any misunderstanding here?"

After hearing this, Lou Xiao'e's mother subconsciously glanced at Lou Bancheng, and a complex emotion seemed to flash across her eyes. Seeing this, Gu Nan's heart moved, thinking that something sensitive had been touched upon, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Aunt, I'm really sorry, I said too much, please don't take it to heart."

Lou Xiao'e's mother waved her hand and said, "It's okay, child. Since you asked, I'll tell you about it." She sighed softly and said slowly, "Back then, He Daqing didn't marry normally, but married into the Tan family, that is, married into the family. He Yuzhu's mother was originally the daughter of the Tan family, so He Yuzhu should have been called Tan Yuzhu."

At this point, a trace of indignation flashed in Lou Xiao'e's mother's eyes, and she continued, "But He Daqing is really not a good guy. After he learned the cooking skills of the Tan family, he became ungrateful. He Yuzhu's mother was sick and bedridden and needed urgent care, but he ignored her and was extremely cruel. Later, He Yuzhu's mother unfortunately passed away, and he took He Yuzhu and He Yushui back to his own home. Poor He Yuzhu's mother died alone at home. After He Daqing returned, he thought about changing the surnames of the two children. From then on, Tan Yuzhu became He Yuzhu."

At this time, Lou Xiao'e listened to her mother's story and felt a sense of emotion. She looked at her mother and said, "Mom, was it because of this incident that you were determined not to let me marry He Yuzhu?"

Lou Xiao'e's mother nodded and said sadly, "It's indeed because of this incident, child. I thought that He Daqing was so heartless and the son he taught would probably not be much better. But mom never thought that Xu Damao was not a good guy either. This is all mom's fault for not choosing a good home for you."

Lou Xiao'e quickly stood up, walked to her mother, held her hand and said, "Mom, everything is over. Don't blame yourself anymore."

Gu Nan was very surprised to hear this tortuous story. He did not expect that there were so many secrets hidden in it. He looked out the window and whispered to himself: "He Yuzhu, He Yuzhu, I never thought that He Daqing would be such a person."

Then, Gu Nan turned his gaze to Lou Xiao'e's mother and asked, "Aunt, do you think the Tan family dishes made by He Daqing are authentic?" In fact, Gu Nan himself can cook some Tan family dishes, which is a unique skill awarded to him by the system. But in this era of inheritance and sects, he dare not expose it easily. After all, in the catering industry, there are still some gangs and conflicts of interest in this regard.

Lou Xiao'e's mother shook her head slightly and said, "Although He Daqing is a son-in-law who married into the family, he has learned authentic Tan family cuisine. But according to the rules of the Tan family, as a son-in-law, he cannot teach apprentices. This skill can only be passed down by people with the Tan family surname."

Gu Nan nodded thoughtfully and said, "That is to say, strictly speaking, He Yuzhu can't say that he is the successor of Tan's cuisine, right?"

Lou Xiao'e's mother nodded again and said, "That's what I mean. Besides, the heir of Tan's cuisine is now over 80 years old, but he doesn't even have a formal apprentice. The inheritance of Tan's cuisine is about to be cut off."

At this point, Lou Xiao'e's mother's eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at Gu Nan and said, "By the way, I heard from Xiao'e that you can cook, and your cooking skills are pretty good. I wonder if you are willing to learn authentic Tan family cuisine?"

Gu Nan was slightly stunned, a little hesitant, and said, "This is not good, aunt. You see, I am so old now. Will the old man of the Tan family dislike me because I am too old and be unwilling to accept me as his apprentice?"

Lou Xiao'e's mother smiled and said, "Don't worry about that, child. That gentleman and my family have always had a good relationship. I can take you to see him in person and tell him about your situation. I think, with the friendship between our two families, he should consider it."

Gu Nan's heart moved, and he realized that this was a great opportunity. If he could become the successor of Tan's cuisine, he would not only be able to improve his status in the culinary world, but he could also use this opportunity to deal with He Yuzhu.

If he just pretended that he didn't know and that nothing had happened, that wouldn't be in line with Gu Nan's character. He wasn't a magnanimous person who could let go of such things. So, Gu Nan smiled gratefully and said, "Then I'll trouble you, auntie. I really want to learn authentic Tan family cuisine and pass on this skill."

Lou Xiao'e's mother didn't think too much about it. She said with a smile on her face, "Okay, Gu Nan, I'll take you to see the old gentleman in a while. You must show off your skills and let him see your ability. I'll also say a few good words to him. I think this will probably work out."

Although Ran Qiuye was full of doubts about why Gu Nan insisted on learning Tan family cuisine, she always supported Gu Nan's decisions, so she smiled and nodded, giving Gu Nan silent encouragement.

Gu Nan was full of anticipation and set off with Lou Xiao'e's mother. After all, he was going there to learn skills from a master, which was of great significance to him. By then, he would be able to do many things that he could not do before.

At the same time, Lou Bancheng was also extremely anxious, busy counting how many properties he had. He was thinking about which properties he could donate to gain a good reputation, and which properties he could sell directly to get the funds he needed. At this moment, he was very busy.