This question was so direct that Mingyue was stunned for a moment.
But she found that Qu Ming had no ill intentions. There was only pure curiosity and a little hidden uneasiness in his eyes.
There was nothing to hide. Mingyue nodded and said, "I have a legacy, but my sect doesn't have a tradition of passing down surnames."
Qu Ming was obviously relieved.
"Thank goodness, thank goodness." Tian Kui next to him also breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking again, Xiao Jin and Wushuang had stopped arguing and both looked relieved.
Mingyue was confused, "Why do you all have that expression?"
Tian Kui patted Mingyue's shoulder and said, "It's good to have the inheritance. It would be too discouraging for a genius like you who doesn't know it to be a beginner in cooking."
So this is what they were worried about. Mingyue was a little confused. They had never seen her cooking, so why did they think she was so strong?
Mingyue was genuinely curious as she watched the students perform. Could it be that they could sense a different aura? Perhaps she could actually try engaging in a cooking discussion with them.
After soaking in the pool for quite a while, everyone was ready to stop soaking as they would feel dizzy if they continued.
When leaving, Wushuang extended an invitation to Mingyue.
"In three days, Xiao Jin and I's dishes will be added to the hotel's menu. We'll then have another competition to see whose dish gets the most orders. You're welcome to come and try them! It's my treat!"
Mingyue smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll come when I have the chance."
She also exchanged contact information with Wushuang and the others. When adding them as friends, several people repeated their invitation, welcoming her to join the Oriental Culinary Academy.
Mingyue still didn't agree. She just smiled and said she would think about it.
When we returned to the room, Xiaoman and Mianbao had already finished their bath. The two little ones lay on the bed like two cats, watching videos together with their heads touching.
"Yueyue, you've been gone for a long time. Was the public bath fun?" As soon as Xiaoman saw Mingyue coming back, he immediately jumped out of bed and ran to the door to greet Mingyue.
Mingyue pulled Xiaoman into her arms and said, "I didn't get to play. I ran into those students from the cooking seminar and was chatting with them. They even invited me to attend the culinary academy."
"Then, Yueyue, do you want to go?"
"I don't know yet. Let's wait until we finish the things we need to do, including the medicinal food and the shop." Mingyue jumped onto the bed and rolled into the quilt. "Now, let's have a good night's rest. We will start to get busy tomorrow."
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The next afternoon, Mingyue drove to the nunnery.
It didn't take long before Mr. Li and his group arrived.
"Hello, Mr. Li, thank you for your willingness to help." Mingyue stretched out her hand.
Old Li walked with steady steps up to Mingyue and the masters of the nunnery. A faint smile hung on her face, which was full of traces of time, like a gentle breeze in spring, making people feel extremely kind.
Her eyes seem gentle, but her temperament carries a sharp edge that should not be underestimated, as if she can see through people's hearts.
When Old Li stretched out her slightly old but still strong hands, Mingyue and the masters of the nunnery came forward respectfully and shook hands with her one by one.
Then, Elder Li said, "I have already understood everything about this matter. Don't worry, I am happy to help you make the medicinal food."
Hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and their originally tense nerves relaxed a little.
However, at this moment, Mr. Li changed the subject: "But, I have one small condition."
As soon as the words fell, everyone's hearts were in suspense again, wondering what kind of request this highly respected old man would make.
For a moment, the scene fell into silence.
Elder Li smiled faintly, breaking the tense atmosphere. "Actually, it's not a big deal. I see this little girl's name is Mingyue, right? I'd like you to have a cooking competition with my granddaughter, Li Mingzhu—the so-called 'culinary discussion.'"
After saying that, Old Li pointed at her granddaughter beside her and looked at Mingyue expectantly, as if waiting for her response.
When Mingyue heard this request, she felt as if it was expected for some reason.
It was as if there was an invisible force pulling her along, making her feel that all this was destined.
This expected feeling made her fall into deep thought. Is there really some mysterious power controlling the trajectory of her life?
However, after a brief thought, Mingyue quickly made a decision.
"Yes, I promise."
A satisfied smile appeared on Mr. Li's face, and he continued, "How about setting the time for tomorrow at noon? As for the location, I have a hot spring hotel nearby. Why don't we go there to compete? What do you think?"
Mingyue nodded slightly, "Okay, I have no problem."
Li Mingzhu looked at Mingyue, folding her arms across her chest. "Let me be frank first. I don't know why Mother-in-law thinks so highly of you, but you must remember one thing—I'm no pushover! My cooking skills are quite impressive! So, if you want to have a cooking discussion or competition with me, I advise you to be extremely prepared! Otherwise, hmm… you'll lose miserably!"
After saying this, Li Mingzhu deliberately raised her eyebrows, as if she was absolutely confident in her own abilities.
Mr. Li suggested with a smile, "Why don't you guys decide on the topic for the cooking discussion first?"
"Okay," Li Mingzhu looked at Mingyue, "I won't take advantage of you. Let's not compare medicinal food, let's compare vegetarian food."
Li Mingzhu thought Mingyue was from a nunnery and that she must be very good at making vegetarian food. Then, if she could defeat Mingyue in her area of expertise, her mother-in-law would surely be more proud of her!
On the way here, Li Mingzhu was a little angry. Her mother-in-law had never met Mingyue, so why did she treat Mingyue with such admiration?
You know! Even when facing her granddaughter, the mother-in-law has never been so kind!
Mingyue didn't know what Li Mingzhu was thinking, which was the same as anything else to her.
"Vegetarian, okay, let's order this then."
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