CHAPTER 18: 18. SUCH A TERRIBLE BIRD’S NEST, IS THERE STILL ANYONE WHO EATS IT?

Guo Zhengmei hurriedly said, "Don’t worry, it’s all on my shoulders." With that, she instructed her driver to contact a trusted garage.

Unexpectedly, Tang Yanqing did not appreciate the gesture, casting a disdainful look at Rosa: "Aunt Xiang, as the host of the house, should have informed her guests about improper parking and therefore bears joint responsibility. However, the real person responsible for this is Rosa, so it’s not your place to take the blame for her. Naturally, I will have the car repaired, but the bill will have to be sent to her."

Guo Zhengmei felt rather awkward as well and gently advised, "Yanqing, it’s a small matter, no need to be like this."

Tang Yanqing let out a cold laugh, "Even as a nephew, I’m still a policeman, and naturally I have to act according to the law. If Auntie doesn’t comply, then I truly don’t need to go inside. Auntie can just pretend I never came today."

"Oh, you child, what do you mean by being so formal? I’ll comply with you," Guo Zhengmei, knowing Tang Yanqing’s character, had no choice but to compromise and secretly winked at Rosa.

Only then did Tang Yanqing stride leisurely into the Xiang Family estate. He just stood in the entryway, casually glancing around, not taking a seat as Guo Zhengmei had warmly invited.

Guo Zhengmei had to coax again, "Yanqing, come and sit, don’t stand there."

Tang Yanqing’s gaze fell, intentionally or unintentionally, on the box of bird’s nest still sitting on the small table. It was the very one Rosa had brought.

Guo Zhengmei cautiously coaxed this young master, smiling as she saw it, "What a coincidence, Auntie just got some top-grade Official Swallow, how about having Third Granny steam a bowl for you to try?"

Seeing the opportunity, Guo Zhengmei wanted to resolve the conflict between Tang Yanqing and Rosa, and added, "This was bought for me by Rosa, it’s very rare."

Tang Yanqing laughed.

Seeing this, Rosa quickly came forward to show goodwill, "Mr. Tang, you should have some and try it."

Tang Yanqing smiled broadly and said to Guo Zhengmei, "Aunt Xiang, don’t joke with me. This bird’s nest is trash, who would eat it?" He then leaned over to Guo Zhengmei’s ear affectionately, "Not to hide from Auntie, but it’s insider police information; this brand of bird’s nest looks large and intact, but it’s actually glued together with food adhesive. Eating this bird’s nest is no different than eating plastic bags."

"What?"

Guo Zhengmei was startled. At her age, she was rapidly aging and couldn’t live without bird’s nest daily, all for some collagen to delay aging. But if what she’s been eating is all plastic—she immediately shot Rosa a glance, unable to suppress her anger.

Rosa hurriedly explained, "Aunt Guo, listen to me, I heard from the supermarket that this was the most expensive and best one they recommend!"

Tang Yanqing, seemingly oblivious to the heavyweight bomb he dropped, leisurely moved towards the kitchen, casually tilting his head inside, before clapping his hands: "I knew Auntie wouldn’t be someone who couldn’t recognize good stuff. Look at the bird’s nest over there, it’s extremely good."

The already stunned Third Granny quickly trotted in and brought out those two boxes of bird’s nest: "Madam, these are the two boxes Young Madam bought! Earlier, Young Madam left sadly and didn’t take them, saying to leave them for me to eat..."

Tang Yanqing walked over with hands in pockets, leisurely tutting: "Aunt Xiang truly has an eye for things, even choosing a daughter-in-law with vision. This brand is an old brand, not as flashy as new product promotions but always prioritizing quality. Not to hide from Auntie, my mom eats this brand in China too."

"Really?" Guo Zhengmei’s face instantly shone, saying, "Yanqing, you’re truly different, able to distinguish the good from the bad at a glance. This brand is the one Auntie eats daily, I never intended to eat what Rosa bought!"

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[Did you think just a car crash would be the end of it? Mr. Tang isn’t that easy to brush off~]