Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 31 Tasting the Dishes

Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Tasting the Dishes

Xiaoxiao entered the kitchen and began to prepare her dish. She peeled the sweet potatoes, washed them, cut them into chunks, and fried them in oil until they were golden brown, then drained them. She started to simmer the sugar and toss the sweet potatoes. In one fluid motion, she looked just like a professional chef.

"Shopkeeper, try this!"

The shopkeeper was pleasantly surprised by the golden dish before him. Its appearance alone was enticing. He picked up a piece with his chopsticks, and his eyes lit up—it was delicious, truly delectable.

"It’s tasty, yes, but this is a dessert. I fear it can’t be the main course!"

The shopkeeper was voicing a hard truth, and Xiaoxiao understood. She had been too hasty. Then, an idea struck her. Pork ribs were so cheap here, probably because there weren’t any dishes that featured them. Perhaps she, a faux-chef, could make a dish out of them. She had just checked the menu and indeed there were no pork rib dishes. So, she suggested:

"If you trust me, Shopkeeper, send Xiao’er to buy some pork ribs. Then hang a sign outside, announcing today’s special dishes: ’Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs!’ We shouldn’t wait. Let’s let the guests try the new dishes at lunchtime!"

Having tasted the candied sweet potatoes, the shopkeeper thought that the sweet and sour pork ribs shouldn’t be bad either. He hastily sent Xiao’er to prepare. As word spread that Yuelai Hotel had new dishes, people began to come in, curious to try them out—after all, Yuelai Hotel had a reputation to uphold.

And it was true, with the psychological lure of trying new dishes, more customers arrived. Xiaoxiao got busy in the kitchen, and Yang Dong was not idle either, as he began to help out.

"Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, one order!"

"Candied Sweet Potatoes, one order!"

"Another order of Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs!"

"..."

Xiao’er kept calling out orders, elated. It had been a long time since they had seen such a crowd.

"Uncle Wang, there sure are a lot of people today!" a man walked in.

"Today, a girl recommended two dishes to me. Young Master, you should try them!"

"Oh? If our place keeps on like this, I’m afraid it really will be pushed out by the establishment across the street. What kind of woman is she!"

"She’s in the kitchen helping with the cooking. Young Master, would you like to take a look?"

The two men went to the kitchen together and saw Xiaoxiao cooking. The man was stunned—it was her, it was really her. What a coincidence.

"She helped cook and made a request?" the man asked the shopkeeper.

"She said she offered her services because she was short of money. I’ll make sure to pay her the Silver Tael later!"

"Give her a bit more!"

"Certainly, Young Master!"

"Get me a portion, I’ll try it!"

The man sat in the private room and began to taste the food. He didn’t expect that this woman would have such creative ideas. Sweet potatoes and pork ribs, such simple ingredients, had been turned into such delicious dishes. Just what kind of family could nurture a woman like her!

Yulin Academy

"Here, I brought this for you! Try it!"

"What’s this?"

"The food made by that woman I was telling you about! Candied Sweet Potatoes and Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs!"

"..."

"I’ve decided, I’ll find an opportunity to formally meet her!"

"..."

"She must have even more surprises in store for me!"

"..."

"She’s like a mystery, waiting for me to solve."

"..."

Yang Ming thought to himself how wonderful it was, feeling somewhat envious of Chu Lian for being able to freely pursue what he wanted. When would he, too, experience such a stirring in his heart? When would he meet someone to share his life with? Could it really be the girl his family had in mind? Maybe he shouldn’t believe the rumors! Maybe he should go back and try to get along! Maybe... maybe... Yes, he decided, he’ll go back and see her next month!

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