Chapter 46 What Does He Like to Eat
Tu Miaoling rushed out aggressively, looking exactly like she was looking for a fight.
But after only a couple of steps, his steps became unsteady, his cheeks flushed, his eyes glazed over, and his body swayed from side to side; it was clear he was quite drunk.
Tao Tao quickly went over to help her up, to prevent her from falling.
"Be careful, stand firm, I can barely lift you..."
He was dead drunk, and almost all of his weight was pressing down on her slender body. Her face flushed instantly, and she held her breath, hugging his slipping body and leaning it against her.
As I approached the stairwell, I heard a burst of laughter and conversation behind me.
"Sir, please slow down..."
"Gentlemen, please watch your step..."
Tao Tao looked up and saw that the man walking at the front was surrounded by a large group of people on both sides, including not only the top courtesan of Chu Feng Pavilion, but also...
Judging from his demeanor and appearance, he was clearly a court official who had been immersed in officialdom for many years.
Their faces were identical, filled with fawning smiles. They were extremely respectful to the man walking in front of them, and even showed a hint of fear.
She froze instantly, not because of him, but because she actually knew the person in front of her.
He stood on the steps of the third floor, his eyes slightly lowered, looking languid and carefree, his clothes loose and baggy, resembling a playboy who frequented brothels.
The person, who was already extremely tall and looked down at others from above, now exuded a heavy sense of oppression and a sense of alienation from someone who had long held a high position.
It makes people afraid to get close, let alone look directly at you.
Although everyone was crowded around him, they were actually spaced out, forming a semi-circle.
Tao Tao quickly looked away, lowered her head, and pretended not to see them, quietly waiting for those people.
I just hope he didn't notice me, or at least didn't see me at all.
Suddenly, Tu Miaoling, who was leaning against him, let out a short cry. Her eyes were glazed. She tried to straighten up and was about to take a step when her feet suddenly slipped and she tripped over them.
Tao Tao hurriedly grabbed her with both hands in a panic, and said angrily in a low voice, "Stop making a fuss, behave yourself."
She didn't want to greet him.
This rather significant action still drew his attention.
His indifferent, icy gaze fell on her lowered face, making her feel inexplicably awkward and uncomfortable.
She stood in the corridor near the stairwell. Tu Miaoling, who was leaning against her, was half a head taller and had a strong build, which made her look even thinner. One couldn't help but wonder if she would be crushed by the drunkard on her at any moment.
Those people weren't fools. When they saw the high-ranking man stop and stare intently at the delicate-looking woman in front of him, a knowing smile instantly appeared on their faces.
"Sir, shall I bring the person here?"
The pronunciation of the word "please" was emphasized.
Duan Gan's gaze suddenly shifted to the "man" on her body, his eyes turning icy cold. He narrowed his eyes, revealing a strange ferocity and danger in his gaze.
He curled his lips into a mocking smile.
Seeing that Duan Gan did not respond, the man who was speaking smiled with delight, assuming it was tacit agreement. He raised his hand to call for help, but suddenly, the man in front of him left.
Unlike his previous leisurely stroll, he walked very quickly, and his movements conveyed an unpleasant aura.
Chen Jinghe, who was following at the back, suddenly stopped, looked at her with wide eyes, full of astonishment, and involuntarily pointed at her.
"You! What are you doing here?!"
If someone recognizes me, I can't pretend to be dead.
Tao Tao turned to look at him in surprise: "Sir, it's been a long time. I didn't expect to see you here."
"This is the Chu Feng Pavilion!"
How dare a young lady like you come here!
His eyes clearly conveyed those words, but because there were other people around, he didn't say them aloud.
To her surprise, she replied calmly, "I know this is Chu Feng Pavilion. So what? You can come, but I can't?"
Seeing his astonished expression, she kindly reminded him, "No need for you to worry, your master has already left, you should hurry up and catch up."
Chen Jinghe shook his head and turned to leave.
Tao Tao suddenly remembered something and hurriedly called out to him, "Wait a minute!"
He turned around, arms crossed, and looked at her with an air of nonchalance: "What's up?"
What does your master like to eat?
He raised an eyebrow and smiled, his tone slightly teasing: "What? You want to curry favor with our Fourth Master like those people?! Is there something you need? If you have time, I'll reluctantly pass it on for you."
"Nothing serious yet, but he saved me at the city gate, so I made some food to express my gratitude."
Having observed her mother cook for several days, she figured she should be able to handle the task without much trouble.
"Save you?! Did I hear that right?"
Chen Jinghe was surprised, even shocked, by her words.
His fourth master's actions were definitely for killing, how could he possibly save someone, especially a young woman like her?
"Don't be surprised yet, just tell me first, otherwise I won't know where to start."
She looked at him helplessly.
Upon hearing this, a mischievous glint flashed in his eyes, but he feigned seriousness and said, "Our Fourth Master likes to eat snake soup!"
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Snake...snake soup??" She frowned, somewhat puzzled.
But he nodded firmly: "Yes! It's snake soup, we have to eat it three times a day! And the fresher the better."
The fresher the better?
Her lips twitched, and she thought to herself, why not just catch a snake and let him eat it raw? Wouldn't that be even fresher?
"Alright, thank you for your guidance, sir."
"You're welcome, goodbye."
Chen Jinghe turned around and ran out with light steps.
The carriage had been waiting at the door for a long time. As soon as he stood next to the carriage, a cold voice came from inside.
"Where have you gone? You expect me to wait for you?"
He sensed something was wrong; the Fourth Master seemed to be in a bad mood.
"Fourth Master, please forgive me. I was just chatting with Miss Tao for a few minutes and inadvertently delayed you."
After a moment of silence, the sound rang out again.
"What should we talk about?"
Chen Jinghe choked for a moment. He hadn't expected that the Fourth Master would actually ask. He had never thought that the Fourth Master was such a busybody.
"Well, I noticed that Miss Tao seems to admire you. Just now, she specifically stopped her subordinates to ask about your food preferences."
"I suppose you wanted to cook something for me yourself."
He let out a faint, almost imperceptible sneer, and then said, "Return to the manor."
Tao Tao waited inside for another half an incense stick's time, just to avoid running into him. When she came out, the doorway was empty.
“Miss Tu, can you still walk by yourself? I’ll take you back, but please straighten your body a little.”
Otherwise it would be too heavy.
When I arrived home, Mr. Tu had already closed his stall and was preparing lunch.
As soon as I entered the courtyard, I smelled the aroma of food, which made my stomach rumble.
Tu Miaoling, who was leaning against her, instantly sat up straight and looked towards the kitchen: "Dinner's ready! Dinner's ready!"
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