Chapter 160 A Family of Loyal and Brave People
At this moment, Jiang Tian was still preparing nutritious meals in the special canteen.
Once the meals were ready, Jiang Tian nodded his approval, and the staff began packaging them.
When the time came, they would be delivered to the students.
These staff members worked diligently, even though they weren't paid for helping in the special canteen and it seemed like they were working for nothing.
But there was an extremely powerful hidden benefit: employee meals.
Although the portion was smaller than what the students received, just a spoonful of meat and soup poured over rice, it was enough.
Even a simple employee meal made these staff members refuse to leave their jobs, no matter what.
The portion wasn't large, but eating it provided immense benefits.
Even though they were just school staff, improving their strength was valuable.
At the very least, when their strength reached a certain level, they could find better opportunities in the future.
If they were lucky enough to break through, they could go to the battlefield against the alien races, which would not only contribute to humanity but also improve their families' lives.
"This time, the cooking time was shortened by one minute. The effect is quite obvious," Jiang Tian said, looking at the timer.
Providing nutritious meals for the students of Hongwu University did bring benefits after they ate them.
Both of his talents had strengthened. The improvement in his knife skills was subtle, not very noticeable.
The same was true for controlling temperature, but he could observe it in other ways.
The easiest method was checking the cooking time.
Today, he had finished one minute faster than the first time he made a nutritious meal.
This meant his ability to control heat had improved, his firepower was stronger, and cooking dishes was becoming easier.
This positive change naturally made Jiang Tian happy.
Cooking such a large batch of rice wasn't easy—it was also a test of his culinary skills.
What made it even more rewarding was seeing the students in the group chat sharing their joy and discussing the delicious meals he had made.
That sense of accomplishment was hard to describe.
Just as Jiang Tian finished cleaning the kitchen of the special canteen and stepped into the hall, he saw Zhang Mou approaching.
After entering the hall, Zhang Mou immediately trotted over and stood in front of Jiang Tian.
"Boss Jiang!" Zhang Mou greeted with a salute. "Thank you for your perfect dish. It helped me make further progress… and made me even more handsome."
Jiang Tian patted Zhang Mou on the shoulder, signaling him to follow him. "My cooking skills are pretty good, right?"
"Boss Jiang, you're being too modest. It's not just good—it's amazing," Zhang Mou said, giving him a thumbs-up. "Honestly, I'm worried. If I can't eat your food anymore, how will I survive?"
Jiang Tian laughed. It was always nice to hear people praising his dishes.
After leaving the special canteen, Jiang Tian led Zhang Mou to see Zhou Shang.
At the same time, he sent a message to Zhou Shang, forwarding Zhang Mou's report and briefly explaining the situation.
After sending the message, Jiang Tian turned to Zhang Mou. "I already told the teacher. Let's go and discuss the details."
"If your discovery is real, we need to confirm whether it's caused by the perfect dish or just a coincidence."
"If it's due to a special physique, that's another possibility."
Jiang Tian's analysis made sense, and Zhang Mou nodded.
However, he was still nervous. After hesitating for a moment, he whispered, "Boss Jiang, what kind of person is Principal Zhou? Is he very strict?"
Jiang Tian shook his head. "Not at all. The teacher is a very kind person."
Hearing this, Zhang Mou felt a bit more at ease.
They quickened their pace.
To save time, Zhang Mou also activated his blood and energy, though he kept his speed controlled since his legs had not fully healed.
Even so, he was already moving quite fast.
But when he saw Jiang Tian casually walking ahead, completely relaxed, not even slightly out of breath, he frowned.
After all, it was Boss Jiang. Even in the simplest details, he was far ahead.
How big was the gap between them?
Shaking off those thoughts, Zhang Mou refocused.
It was good to use Jiang Tian as a benchmark, but constantly comparing himself would only throw him off track.
Taking things step by step, improving steadily, and making progress each day—that was what really mattered.
With that mindset, Zhang Mou followed Jiang Tian to a large house.
Before reaching the villa, Jiang Tian noticed something unusual about his teacher's house.
It had a special room with metallic exterior walls.
It stood out.
Zhang Mou looked around curiously. When he peered into the yard, he suddenly twitched his brow. "Whoa, this house was moved here directly."
"The red-veined spiritual tree in the yard… it's the same one from Principal Zhou's residence on the old campus! It looks exactly like the photos online."
"At the old campus, it was a famous spot where students checked in and took photos."
"Now, with the exact same setup here, it looks like Principal Zhou just moved his entire house over."
Jiang Tian wasn't as surprised as Zhang Mou. He simply looked around and walked toward the villa.
Though he had the authority to enter directly, he chose to apply at the door since he was with Zhang Mou.
Soon, the application was approved, and the two of them entered the yard.
As the door opened, Zhou Shang stood there with a smile.
Jiang Tian stepped forward. "Teacher!"
Zhang Mou, nervous, swallowed hard, his face flushed with excitement. "Hello, Principal Zhou… I've admired you since I was a child. I…"
"Alright, Zhang Mou, don't be so nervous. You did well in the entrance examination," Zhou Shang said kindly.
Hearing that, Zhang Mou felt like he was about to faint.
Jiang Tian led the little fanboy inside.
As they stepped into the living room, Jiang Tian noticed the framed black-and-white photographs on the wall.
There were both men and women.
Some looked young, others older.
Seeing them, Jiang Tian fell silent. He knew who they were.
They were all the teacher's children, their spouses, and his grandchildren.
Only Zhou Shang and his wife remained.
Jiang Tian said nothing.
He simply walked to the table below the photographs, picked up the incense, and lit it.
Then, he bowed and placed the incense down.
He paid his respects to the heroes who had given their lives for humanity.