Yezi was in the courtyard, happily grilling barbecue. For Yezi, the most dreadful part of attending someone else's party was having nothing to do. By grilling for both families, he not only avoided the awkwardness of the gathering but also managed to divert their attention away from himself. Otherwise, he feared Tang Zhiyan or Jiang Qingfeng’s mother might ask things like, "Yezi, do you think our Zhiyan is prettier, or is Qingfeng?"
What a torturous question that would be. Or, they might suggest, "Yezi, I see you’re single; why don't you consider being with my daughter?" That was a topic he found impossible to handle. Fortunately, by burying himself in his work and feigning ignorance of the outside world, he could deflect any emotional inquiries. Whenever someone tried to steer the conversation toward romance, Yezi would simply interject, "Auntie, do you want yours spicy or mild?" or "Auntie, you want a chicken leg, right? Extra cumin? No problem." Once he shifted the topic, most people caught on and stopped pressing him. They were all adults, after all, and didn't want to make things unpleasant.
Besides, Yezi was a barbecue pro. At every class reunion, he was the one in charge of the grill. Today, however, the lamb chops and steaks were of the highest grade, the marbled meat sizzling with fat. It was invincible. The crabs, shrimp, and various other seafood were incredibly fresh, delivered alive and cleaned by the chef just an hour before. As long as you didn't burn them, t…
Chapter 664