Hu Bing was a bachelor, spending most of his time in the military district, dealing with a bunch of men every day. How could he possibly know how to interact with children?
Hu Bing pursed his lips, attempting to break the awkward silence, but he was at a loss for words. The situation only grew more uncomfortable, causing the grown man's face to flush with embarrassment. This visit to see the child was proving to be more than he had bargained for.
In the kitchen, Gu Zi had prepared a few small dishes from the same region as the Volcano Ribs, setting them aside for the moment. They would be served to the guest later, as a single dish of Volcano Ribs would not suffice.