Although Song Jing was a respected elder of the Song family, his lifelong devotion to the culinary arts kept him rooted in the kitchen, far removed from the tangled affairs of family politics.
Thus, he remained unaware that the Chi family's eldest daughter had been replaced. To him, Chi Yu was still the granddaughter of his old friend.
As they sat down, Song Jing began serving Chi Yu dishes with the enthusiasm of a doting grandfather.
"This is a new recipe I've been working on since the beginning of the year. Try it, my dear."
Before Chi Yu could finish, he added another piece of fish to her bowl. "Freshly caught from the river—it's incredibly tender."
Chi Yu smiled warmly. "Grandpa Song, you've been busy all evening. Don't just focus on me; you should eat, too."
