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Li Wanqing was originally a freshly graduated student from a university of Chinese Medicine, specializing in pharmacology. Just...
Chapter 74 I Don’t Agree
"No, no, third brother, don't bother with your second aunt, do it for your second uncle's sake." Seeing Gu Yan was about to leave, Second Uncle Gu hurriedly pulled him.
He held Gu Yan back and refused to let him go, then turned to Second Aunt Gu and said, "Why don't you go and tell the kitchen to prepare some of their signature dishes? What do we old ladies know? Go quickly." After saying that, he winked at Second Aunt Gu.
Second Aunt Gu knows her husband well. He has no affection for his nephews. The reason she acted like this today must be because she can profit from Gu Yan.
Then he thought of what Gu Bei said, that Gu Yan’s wife’s braised meat was particularly delicious, and she could even make the smelly pig offal particularly tasty.
Aunt Gu immediately understood Uncle Gu's plan and her expression immediately brightened.
"I was confused. Third brother, please come in quickly. Second aunt will go to the kitchen and ask them to prepare some of our signature dishes.
"Speaking of which, this is the first time that the third daughter-in-law has come to our restaurant, right? She should try our food later." Aunt Gu, who had figured it out, immediately changed her attitude.
"Yes, Third Brother's wife, please try the food in our restaurant and give us some suggestions.
I heard that the third son's wife cooks delicious dishes and has a lot of new ones. You should have a good chat with the chef at the restaurant." Uncle Gu said.
Gu Yan and Li Wanqing, who were wondering why Uncle Gu was so enthusiastic, suddenly understood.
Uncle Gu somehow found out that Li Wanqing could cook and had many fresh dishes, so he planned to get the recipes from Li Wanqing.
Now that they knew Uncle Gu's purpose, Gu Yan and Li Wanqing didn't want to eat here anymore.
Although no matter what Uncle Gu did, Li Wanqing would not give the recipe to anyone, but the same thing goes, Li Wanqing was afraid of trouble.
Li Wanqing pulled Gu Yan's sleeve and gave him a wink.
Gu Yan nodded, indicating that he understood and he didn't want to stay any longer.
"Second uncle, since second aunt doesn't welcome us, then we won't bother her anymore." After saying this, Gu Yan wanted to pull Li Wanqing away.
"Gu Yan, Third Brother, and Third Brother's wife, please don't bother with your Second Aunt.
This is the first time the third daughter-in-law has come to visit Uncle Er, so she has to eat before leaving." Uncle Er Gu said quickly.
"No need, it's the same if we go back to eat. We won't bother Uncle and Aunt." Li Wanqing refused.
"Oh, it's not a trouble. Come here quickly, Third Son's wife. I'll take you to the private room upstairs, and we can have a good chat." Second Aunt Gu came out and heard Li Wanqing was about to leave, so she immediately came over and held her hand.
When Li Wanqing saw that she couldn't escape, she glanced at Gu Yan and followed Aunt Gu.
Don’t they just want them to eat? Then let them eat.
Anyway, the secret recipe is hers, so there is nothing she can do if she doesn't give it to them.
"Wanqing, is it okay for me to call you that? Calling the third brother's wife is too unfamiliar, so I'd rather just call her Wanqing.
Wanqing, come and sit here, let's have a good talk.
I've always said that the third son is blessed, and now he has married a good wife like Wanqing." Second Aunt Gu is indeed a businesswoman, and she is really good at talking.
"Second Aunt, you're too kind. I'm lucky to marry Gu Yan." Li Wanqing said shyly.
"Well, you two are so lucky. How do you say it? You are a match made in heaven, a talented man and a beautiful woman." Aunt Gu said.
"I've noticed for a long time that you, Wanqing, are very clever and skillful. I heard from Yingdi that the dishes you cook are also very delicious.
Especially the braised pork offal and red-braised pork, when can you show me your cooking skills? Let me have a taste too? ” Second Aunt Gu said in a feigned warmth.
"There will definitely be a chance. If Second Aunt wants to eat it, I will send it to you when I make it later.
But Second Aunt also knew that it was not easy to send the child out since our family lived in the mountains.
But don't worry, Second Aunt, there will always be opportunities in the future," said Li Wanqing.
Li Wanqing knew that Second Aunt Gu might want her to go to the kitchen and make some for them to try, so that the chef in their restaurant might be able to learn from her.
But Li Wanqing is not stupid, she will not be fooled.
Moreover, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu were not nice to them, and they wanted her to cook specially for them. What was she dreaming about?
Seeing that Li Wanqing was not fooled, Aunt Gu continued, "How can we let you send it over? We run a restaurant, and we have all kinds of ingredients in the kitchen.
How about asking Wanqing to go to the kitchen? Don't worry, you don't have to do it yourself, you just need to watch from the side and direct the chef in the kitchen to do it. "
After saying that, he looked at Li Wanqing expectantly.
"I'm afraid not. That's my family's secret recipe. I won't make it in front of outsiders." Li Wanqing said directly.
Second Aunt Gu didn't expect Li Wanqing to refuse without hesitation, but she still didn't give up: "How can we be outsiders? Gu Yan and your second uncle are uncle and nephew.
You can't write two characters for "Gu" with one stroke. Even if you tell us the secret recipe, I don't think your family will blame you."
Second Aunt Gu was indeed a good talker, but Li Wanqing wouldn't fall for it. No matter what Second Aunt Gu said, she had only one thing to say: "No, the secret recipe is not to be passed on to others."
Aunt Gu was so angry that she had no other choice but to vent her anger on Uncle Gu: "Second Uncle Gu, talk to your good nephew, I don't care anymore."
Just now, when Aunt Gu was talking to Li Wanqing, Uncle Gu and Gu Yan were standing next to them and they both heard their conversation.
Uncle Gu knew that if his wife was willing, she would be very good at talking.
He didn't expect that no matter what Aunt Gu said, Li Wanqing only had one sentence: "That is, no, I don't agree."
Uncle Gu was not in a position to speak directly to his niece-in-law, so he had to say to Gu Yan, "Third brother, we are uncle and nephew, so the secret recipe is useless in your hands.
Why not just give it to me? Don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly. I'll pay for the recipe.
I will give you twenty taels of silver, which is not a small amount. With this silver you can live a comfortable life for a year."
Second Uncle Gu felt that twenty taels of silver was already a lot. Originally, Second Uncle Gu had no intention of spending the money. He just thought that as an elder, Li Wanqing would have to take out the secret recipe if he said a few nice words to her.
I didn't expect that this little maid was so stubborn and refused to give in no matter what I said.
He was forced to say that he had to pay for it. Twenty taels of silver? That was twenty taels of silver. This was their restaurant's income for six or seven days.
There was nothing he could do. Li Wanqing refused, so he could only offer some money. It was really a bargain for Gu Yan.
"No, I don't agree. Twenty taels of silver? Second uncle is so arrogant. My secret recipe is definitely worth a few hundred taels of silver, if not thousands or tens of thousands.
"Second uncle, are you judging me for not knowing how to count? Are you trying to trick me because I'm young?"