dognovel Chapter 22 The Well-Organized Gallagher Family
Chapter 22 The Well-Organized Gallagher Family
Titus suddenly stopped talking. He wanted to say that Lip was a super genius, but now that this had happened, he didn't know how to introduce him.
Will a top student become a gymnastics-loving top student?
Bianca, however, took the initiative to shake hands with Lip, saying:
"Hello, super genius, you really are as your brother said...very good at writing."
Titus then explained his purpose, and Lip readily agreed. The three of them then went to the convenience store where Ian worked and invited Ian to have lunch with them.
On the way, Titus wanted to change Bianca's impression of the Gallagher family, so he said again:
"My second brother, Ian, may not have been as academically successful as Lip, but he has trained his body since childhood and aims to get into West Point."
He said with satisfaction:
"This is naturally inseparable from the influence of my older brother, the iron-blooded military spirit."
Bianca said:
"With a brother like you, Ian is sure to grow up to be a tough guy!"
Lip remained reserved about this, hesitant to speak.
During their conversation, the three arrived at Ian's convenience store, with Titus leading the way by pushing open the door and entering.
The convenience store was empty, and Titus looked around in confusion.
"They're probably loading cargo at the back."
He remembered there was a small room behind the convenience store. The three of them went to the small room, but the door was closed.
Titus knocked on the door and said:
"Ian, is he inside? I want to ask—"
Before he could finish speaking, the door suddenly opened, and the male store manager strode out carrying goods. He glanced at the three of them, smiled politely, and then proceeded to stock the shelves.
Immediately afterwards, Ian came out, his face slightly flushed.
"What's wrong, bro? I was just organizing the goods."
"I was wondering if you have time to have lunch together. It's a rare weekend, so I'll cook."
"Of course, no problem. I'll go tell the boss right away."
The boss immediately realized what was happening and spoke quickly:
"Okay, go ahead, I agree."
The process went smoothly and effortlessly, leaving Tatus somewhat astonished.
"This is--"
Just as Titus turned around to introduce Bianca, he noticed that Bianca and Lip were looking at Ian and the male boss's feet with unusually similar expressions.
To be precise, it was their shoes. Ian wore one of the boss's shoes, and the boss wore one of Ian's shoes.
In that instant, Titus remembered what he had said:
"This is naturally inseparable from the influence of my older brother, the iron-blooded military spirit."
Lip opened his mouth but didn't know what to say, while Bianca's beautiful eyes widened in surprise, and she subconsciously licked her lips.
Titus was disheveled in the wind.
After a long pause, he took a deep breath and said:
"Change your shoes back."
"what?"
"I told you to change your shoes back!"
"Okay, okay, coming right away!"
After some commotion, the four left the convenience store and headed home.
He was now powerless to change Bianca's impression of him, but Bianca seemed quite interested in everything that was happening.
"It's good that I'm not disliked," Titus thought with annoyance. He should have noticed these two earlier. He knew how the plot was going to develop, but living in North America for more than 20 years made him overlook it. In addition, he had just returned from West Point and the FBI and hadn't paid much attention to it.
It's not that Titus is against Lip dating early or that Ian is gay, but he doesn't want to be so open and make everyone feel awkward. He should be mindful of the occasion and the time.
Regarding Lip's early romance, he felt the biggest problem lay with Karen's father.
Eddie wasn't a bad person. As a conservative Christian, he was driven to suicide step by step because of his excessive desire for control. I'll find an opportunity to have a serious talk with him later. He was a life too, and we have to take this seriously.
Of course, Lip's studies must not be neglected. We need to make a pact with him: romance cannot affect his studies. As for those who say that early romance affects studies, please don't make excuses for not wanting to study.
Titus knew that although Karen was beautiful, she was by no means a good match for Lip, but it was no use for him to say so. Teenage feelings are the most intense and unreasonable. Let Lip grow up on his own. He would just be there to support him.
As for Ian, Titus couldn't really say anything. Titus had no experience in this area, so he just let him be and reminded him to take the pastry exam.
The four walked in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
It wasn't easy to get here, in every sense of the word. Titus took a deep breath, took out his key, and opened the door.
He was just about to politely invite Bianca in when a series of unpleasant sounds assaulted his ears:
"Oh, yes! Yes! Yes!"
The door slowly opened, revealing a striking scene: Steve and Fiona embracing in the living room.
At this moment, Titus's expression resembled that of an old friend of Flame Fist.
He believed that even if Bianca fled now, he had no reason to stop her.
It's perfectly reasonable for her to ask him for compensation for emotional distress.
Bianca remained stunned, her worldview, which she had painstakingly maintained for over twenty years, slowly crumbling...
The six of them thought at the same time:
FUCK!
After a flurry of activity, the six of them sat down silently around the living room sofa.
It's rare that Bianca didn't run away...
Titus glanced at Steve, who looked away and then at Fiona, who also looked away. It was a classic case of whoever he was looking at was looking at the sofa.
After a long pause, Titus spoke:
"I bought some groceries."
Fiona quickly replied:
"Steve brought back a refrigerator... I think I can use it first and give it to him later when I have the money."
She said she lacked confidence in the second half because Titus had taught them to be self-reliant from a young age, which was a major reason why the Gallagher family had survived to this day. This seemed to contradict his philosophy, even though Steve gave it out of love rather than pity.
However, to everyone's surprise, Titus spoke up:
"Since it's from him, just accept it."
He decided to move on from the matter. He had no prejudice against Steve; he just didn't want everyone to be so unrestrained.
He looked at Steve and nodded to him in gratitude. He knew that Steve was a decent person, that he truly loved Fiona and would consider her well-being, and that he would even extend that love to the entire Ganag family.
Steve knew this was a sign of Titus's approval of him, so he nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Everything is understood without words.
Fiona asked tentatively:
"Shall I cook?"
Titus shook his head and said:
"I'll cook Chinese food this time, Fiona, you'll help me."
Upon hearing this, Lip immediately cheered, and everyone else joined in!
Ian told a puzzled Bianca, "My brother's Chinese cooking is absolutely amazing, I don't know where he learned it from!"
Bianca was about to help when Titus stopped her, telling her to be a guest and lie down if she was sleepy.
"Whoever's free, go call Carl, Debbie, and that Rim down here. Stop hiding in your room playing all the time."
Steve responded and left.
Tatus heats the oil and pours in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until they turn a pale yellow. The oil sizzles as he pours the eggs out, then pours in the chopped tomatoes with a splash, stirs them until they release their juices, and then pours the eggs back in. The aroma is irresistible.
As soon as he started cooking, Fiona immediately caught the pot with a plate. Steven was playing with Carl, Debbie, and Reem. Lip was looking at his phone. Ian was leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed, listening to an MP3. Bianca was lying on the sofa, half asleep. Fiona casually covered her with a coat.
It's quite cozy. It seems that I, Titus, have managed this home very well!
he thinks.
It's not bad... As long as you're alive, that's good.
Titus vowed to get the family back on track, and no one was allowed to interfere!