Before long, the two returned to the Qingyun Sect.
They didn't dare waste too much time, after all, there was a group of people waiting for their vegetables to cook.
"Qingcheng, Lao Xu, Yaoyao and I are back! Come quickly and bring out the things we bought to see if everything is complete!" Gu Changqing called out as he walked.
Xu Xiaojiang and his pack of imperial dogs enthusiastically helped carry the items, and soon everything was out.
"Husband, you bought so much stuff this time! Did you empty the whole market? Husband, are you trying to exhaust me? You bought so much, almost everything! Looks like we're going to have a big meal today." Jiang Qingcheng was slightly taken aback and said with a surprised look.
She asked them to buy groceries, but to her surprise, they practically emptied the entire market. They were so generous!
"This is nothing. With so many of us, I'm not worried about not having enough. If Lao Xu is tired, he can cook fewer dishes, just enough to eat!" Gu Changqing said with a slight smile, not taking it seriously.
"I'm fine. With everyone's help, I'm not too tired. Without further ado, let's get started! Let me show you my cooking skills so you can enjoy your meal quickly." Old Xu smiled and said nonchalantly.
Cooking is something he excels at; he's done it his whole life, and it's nothing to him—a piece of cake!
Then a group of people started to help, busily working away, making it feel even more chaotic than a vegetable market.
But something seems off about this whole situation. Why does it get more chaotic with more people, and why does helping only make things worse? Old Xu was so angry that he stomped his feet and eventually kicked them all out, leaving only Jiang Qingcheng and Yao Yao.
With the combined efforts of Lao Xu, Yao Yao, and Jiang Qingcheng, a table full of delicious and steaming hot food was quickly served, filling several tables in no time.
Because there were so many of them, one table was definitely not enough, so they set up several more tables.
Every dish was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, with an irresistible aroma that wafted far and wide, making people outside drool with envy.
"Since we're all family here today, don't be shy. Eat as much as you like, and I guarantee you'll want more after you've eaten one meal," Gu Changqing said with a big smile.
After saying that, Gu Changqing didn't care about his image anymore. Without saying another word, he took the lead and started eating. He picked up his chopsticks and ate heartily. Seeing this, the others felt no pressure and followed Gu Changqing's example, eating in a swaggering manner.
It's rare to see so many people gather together just for eating, drinking, and having fun, without any other motives. It's a very pleasant experience.
Actually, they had been drooling over all the delicious food for a while, but they were too embarrassed to eat. Seeing that Gu Changqing had taken the lead, they felt less constrained and started eating.
They had long been unable to resist the temptation of delicious food. Gu Changqing was like that, Jiang Qingcheng was like that, and so were the others. Although they usually had plenty of food and drink, it was just enough to fill their stomachs. They didn't have many options with good taste. Today, they finally had a chance to improve their meals, so they had to eat to their hearts' content.
Especially those imperial dogs, when they saw these delicacies, it was like a dog seeing a bone. They loved them so much that they couldn't put them down. Their hands never stopped moving, and their mouths kept chewing. They couldn't stop eating because it was so delicious. They kept saying, "Delicious, delicious, it's so delicious!"
Watching them wolf down their food, Old Xu felt incredibly satisfied. His cooking had been praised, and a sense of pride welled up within him. Wasn't a chef's greatest wish to be recognized by everyone? Today, everyone was so kind, eating with such relish; it was truly wonderful.
It wasn't that everyone was being polite; it was just that Lao Xu's cooking was truly delicious.
"Old Xu truly lives up to his reputation as the master chef's mentor. The food he makes is so much better than what the master chef makes. We've really struck gold this time," Gu Changqing said, praising him generously as he ate.
Gu Changqing had eaten the master chef's cooking before, and it was delicious. But after eating Lao Xu's cooking today, the master chef's cooking suddenly didn't taste as good. It's true that there's no harm without comparison. As expected, the old ginger is spicier. The master's cooking skills are still better than the apprentice's, and it feels like the difference is not just a little bit.
"Yes, yes, Lao Xu's cooking is absolutely delicious! I've never eaten such good food before. It looks like I can retire from cooking. From now on, Lao Xu can handle all the cooking. If you're too busy, we can send some more people to help you. We can't let our super chef get overworked." Jiang Qingcheng praised him with great satisfaction and cherished this talent. After all, his cooking was impeccable, and she could relax a lot more in the future.
"If I'm too busy, I'll let you know. As long as you like my cooking, I'll be very happy," Old Xu said with a slight smile and a serious expression.
Hearing such high praise from his two benefactors, he felt extremely excited and proud. He secretly vowed to use his best skills to repay their kindness and to live up to his own craftsmanship.
In no time, they had devoured all the delicious food on the tables. They were finally full and satisfied, and patted their bellies, which were now bulging. This showed just how much they had eaten and how terrifying the temptation of food was to them!
"Thank you so much, Uncle Xu, for the delicious food you prepared today. It was a real treat for our taste buds!" Shangguan Yaoyao said gratefully.
"You're welcome. This is my job. I'm here to do this, and since I'm doing this, I should make sure everyone is satisfied. If everyone is happy with their meal, I'm happy too," Old Xu said with a smile and a sincere expression.
He heard so much praise today and felt extremely proud.
After finishing their meal, they had nothing to do, so they sat down and chatted.
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