The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 120 What End

Chapter 120: Chapter 120 What End

She used to speculate that Jin Zijin might have some clout in Beijing; otherwise, how could he have brought back Doctor Zhou so quickly? But seeing his stingy manner now, she was unsure again.

Perhaps he was a fallen noble or even a criminal sanctioned by the Imperial Court.

Fine, if he won’t let me add sugar, I’ll do it just to spite him, and even add a bit more.

As the pot was almost ready, Gu Youyou sprinkled a bit more sugar into it.

She smugly turned her head towards Jin Zijin, who was frowning, and said, "Someone like you, whose pursuit of food stops at merely getting full, will never understand the wonderful intricacies of gourmet cuisine!"

Jin Zijin: "..." In fact, he didn’t even like sweet things!

The fragrant fish was served, and Gu Youyou swallowed her saliva!

It wasn’t her first time eating fish, but it was her first time eating fish with chili peppers!

With a mouthful of fish, that long-missed sensation of numbness and spiciness filled her mouth, and she wanted to shout ’How refreshing!’

If only she could pair it with a little wine, it would be even better.

But, alas, wine was something she could only think about.

Jin Zijin just pushed the rice around in his bowl, hesitating to pick up his chopsticks to eat the fish.

Watching Gu Youyou deliberately savoring her meal, he couldn’t help but want to try it too.

But what were those strange things inside...?

Gu Youyou had chopped the chili peppers very finely, and Jin Zijin noticed that, aside from the common ingredients, there seemed to be things he had never seen on the dining table before.

Seeing his confusion, Gu Youyou took the initiative to place a piece of fish into his bowl, smiling and saying, "This is a new type of spice, very aromatic. I guarantee that after you try it once, you’ll never forget it! You might even find yourself unable to do without it in every dish you cook in the future!"

After extolling its virtues with a hint of secrecy, Jin Zijin, still doubtful, nevertheless brought the piece of fish to his mouth.

This taste...

For someone trying chili peppers for the first time, it was simply unbearable!

Jin Zijin’s face stiffened, and he turned his head, ready to spit it out.

Gu Youyou quickly covered his mouth with her hand, saying, "Wasting food is shameful. Swallow this bite, and you’ll definitely fall in love with it!"

Jin Zijin’s face was beet red.

Trying to hold back her laughter, Gu Youyou gently consoled, "Be good, my husband. Whether or not we can make money may depend on this. If you don’t eat it, how can others fall in love with it?"

Gu Youyou was also thinking of making chili powder and chili sauce to exchange for silver.

The people here didn’t eat chili peppers, and wild chili peppers weren’t plentiful, but she could save seeds to plant herself, which to her, was a business opportunity!

Gu Youyou firmly covered his mouth, and Jin Zijin looked at her with wide, surprised eyes but ended up swallowing it with a gulp.

His complexion was indescribably awful.

Jin Zijin ran to the water bucket, poured himself half a ladle of water and drank it down, before sitting back at the table.

He glared at Gu Youyou, as if she had just fed him poison.

He seemed angry, and Gu Youyou blinked, asking cautiously, "Is it really that bad?"

Jin Zijin replied coldly, "Do you know the consequences of forcing me to eat something?"

"I..." Gu Youyou was taken aback, and after a moment’s confrontation, she forced a smile, "You are a strong and healthy man, and I am but a weak woman, long confined to illness. If you did not wish it, how could I have forced you to eat that fish?"

Jin Zijin’s gaze flickered, and his expression gradually softened.

He said, "It’s not that the fish isn’t delicious, it’s just when I tasted that weird flavor..." He paused.

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