Matilda asserted, "Wow, I didn't expect that you still remembered all of it. Frankly, I don’t even remember some of the dishes myself." 4
Then, she sighed and continued, "Actually, the Sudbury cuisine is delicious too, but, I don’t know why, ever since I attended college here, I prefer Aurous cuisine more.” 1
Jacob said with a regretful smile, "I still remember that you always said that you wanted to make a few Sudbury dishes for me to try, it’s a pity..." 5
He sighed and quickly asked, "Oh yes, by the way, Matilda, what do you think about going to my house to cook dinner? To be honest, I've been waiting for so many years, I hope that my dream can come true someday!" 6
Matilda was touched by his remark and uttered, "I'm okay, but I don't know if Paul is available tonight."
Then, she turned to Paul and asked, "Son, do you have any plans tonight? If not, how about we go to Uncle Wilson's house for dinner later? I would love to meet his daughter too." 1
Paul nodded graciously. "No problem! Let's go then." s
Jacob grinned triumphantly! He blurted, "The deal is sealed then! Matilda, what do you want to cook tonight?" 5
Matilda smiled shyly, "Oh dear, I can't think of any right now..."
Later, she gaped slightly as if she thought of something and said, "Why don't we add each other on Weehat? When I figure out the menu, I'll message you, then I have to trouble you to buy the ingredients for m e at the market. Oh, by the way, send me your home address too, I'll be there with Paul at around 5.30."
Thrilled, Jacob took out his phone, opened the scan function on WeChat, and said, "Come, Matilda, I'll scan your contact."
They had not been in contact for over two decades. Matilda even had to ask an old friend for Jacob’s number, so they were not friends on WeChat.
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