Although the house was old, it was still better than Wang Kai's doghouse apartment. Wang Kai tidied up his things and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Jimmy's father was a taxi driver. He used to drive a container truck to deliver goods, but later he became a taxi driver. He went to work during the day and went home at night, which was very hard. Jimmy's mother divorced Jimmy's father when Jimmy was young. This kind of thing was very common in Europe and America, which was a contract marriage system.
If two people liked each other, they would live together. If they didn't like each other or had conflicting views, they would divorce. Therefore, Jimmy wasn't affected much. However, Jimmy's father had a hard time. His family lost a source of income, so he had to give up his job of delivering goods and find a taxi driver with a slightly higher income. Even so, he could barely make ends meet. When Jimmy grew up, he started to do odd jobs, such as delivering newspapers and food.
Fortunately, Jimmy's father wasn't the kind of man who would be dispirited when faced with a little setback. He didn't get drunk, beat, or scold Jimmy. Jimmy's childhood was quite pleasant. Now, Jimmy's father found a new girlfriend. Although she wasn't very pretty, she was kind.
"Hey, Kai, long time no see."
When Jimmy's father came home with his girlfriend in the evening, he saw Wang Kai busy in the kitchen and greeted him. He was very familiar with Wang Kai and knew that he was his stupid son's best friend at school. It was also because of Wang Kai that his son didn't become a friendless freak.
"Long time no see, Ben, Kelly."
Wang Kai turned around and greeted Jimmy's father and his girlfriend. Jimmy's father was Ben Atkins, and his girlfriend was Kelly Brown. She was a saleswoman who worked at the counter of a supermarket. Every night when she got off work, Ben would pick her up. They only lacked a marriage certificate. Kelly was already living in Jimmy's house.
"Kai, are you cooking?
I didn't know you had this skill. "
After Kelly put down her bag, she went to the kitchen to cook. However, when she saw Wang Kai wearing an apron and holding a spatula, she asked curiously. She also knew that Wang Kai was her boyfriend's son's best friend. He had been to their house for dinner before, but she didn't know that Wang Kai could cook.
"Of course, you and Ben can enjoy a sumptuous Huaxia meal today."
Wang Kai said. Although there were many Huaxia restaurants in the United States, the prices were not cheap. Of course, there were cheaper ones, but they only served fried noodles or fried rice, which were the paper boxes that often appeared in movies. There were also fortune cookies in the boxes, which were shortbread wrapped in a small piece of paper with some chicken soup for the soul or a lucky number written on the paper. These were not products of Huaxia at all.
"Wow, then I really have to try it. Ben often said that he would take me to eat Huaxia cuisine, but we haven't been there yet."
Kelly wasn't familiar with Wang Kai. She didn't know whether Wang Kai could cook or not, but seeing that Wang Kai was already in the kitchen, she didn't doubt him. However, seeing that everything in the kitchen was still in order, she could only choose to believe in Wang Kai.
"Why haven't we eaten Huaxia cuisine? Didn't we eat it the day before yesterday?
Kai, what are you cooking? It smells so good. I'm really looking forward to tonight's dinner. "
Ben took a bottle of beer from the fridge and said. When he came to the kitchen, he smelled the aroma, which made Ben start to believe in Wang Kai's cooking.
"Is fried rice considered Huaxia cuisine?
Although you bought it from a Chinese restaurant, you are too casual. If it wasn't for Kai, I don't know when I would be able to eat Chinese cuisine. "
Kelly rolled her eyes at Ben. If fried rice was considered Chinese cuisine, then she could eat Chinese cuisine every day.
"Kelly, you are wrong about Ben. In Huaxia, fried rice is also a high-level cooking skill. It can even be used as proof of a chef's cooking skills."
Wang Kai smiled and understood the situation. Ben wanted to let Kelly eat Huaxia cuisine, but in the end, it was a takeout fried rice. What a clever guy. However, it was also difficult for Ben. After all, a meal in Huaxia cuisine wasn't cheap, and Ben still had to feed his family.
"Alright, I'll let him pass. Kai, are you making scrambled eggs with tomatoes?
I know this. It's authentic Huaxia cuisine. "
Kelly stood aside and watched Wang Kai cook. Then, she said in surprise.
"That's right. It's scrambled eggs with tomatoes. This is the most common home-cooked dish in Huaxia cuisine. If you don't mind, you and Ben can clear the table. We can eat immediately."
Wang Kai said as he quickly stir-fried the tomatoes and eggs in the wok.
"No problem. Ben, clear the table."
Kelly said. Since they weren't going to cook, then she would do some housework. She also called Ben, who was sitting on the sofa drinking beer and watching TV.
"Oh, coming. Jimmy, go get some cold beer. I'll make an exception for you today."
He stood up and helped Kelly clear the table. At the same time, he asked Jimmy to bring some beer. In the United States, there was a strict drinking law. The minimum age for drinking was 21.
In the United States, the minimum age for a driver's license was 16, and the maximum was 18. The age for marriage was also 18. In New Hampshire, men could get married at 14 and women could get married at 13. Of course, this required the consent of the parents and the approval of the court.
In the United States, the minimum age for joining the army was 18. In other words, one could join the army after graduating from high school. This was the choice of many young Americans. After all, the salary in the United States army was not low.
Therefore, there was a joke that alcohol was more difficult to deal with than an enemy or a wife. Today, Ben made an exception for Jimmy because of Wang Kai's cooking. However, he couldn't drink too much. Otherwise, if someone found out and reported him, Ben would lose the right to raise him. Even though it was common for young people to drink before the age of 21, parents would never dare to do such a thing.
Wang Kai prepared three dishes for dinner. One was sweet and sour pork ribs, one was boiled pork slices, and one was scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The main dish was roujiamo.
"Wow, this is so sumptuous. Can we start?"
Kelly asked excitedly as she looked at the dishes on the table.
"Yes, please enjoy."