What is the general's little secret in Chapter 44?
The next morning, Shen Mi woke up in her bed because she was hot. Her hands and feet were tucked in tightly by the blanket, and she was still wrapped in the coat she had specially taken out the night before.
My memory of last night abruptly ended with the thought, "So that's how it is."
Shen Mi guessed that Jing Yuan must have carried her back to her room, and since men and women are different, he specially helped her put on her coat as well.
Shen Mi sat up and rubbed his forehead. He rested on the bed for a while, wondering how he could have slept so soundly and had no recollection of it at all.
The room was quiet. Her pink slippers were placed by the bed, toes pointing outwards, standing straight like a soldier at ease.
You don't even need to look to know whose credit it is.
Shen Mi only cared about comfort, and sometimes she would throw her shoes so hard they flew several miles away.
She put on her slippers and tiptoed to open the door. She was very cautious at first, but she breathed a sigh of relief only after confirming that she was the only one in the room. However, she then quietly climbed up a lost vine.
Why did you leave without saying a word?
Chen Mi went to the toilet to take a shower, changed into a clean short-sleeved shirt, and then went to the bedside to pick up her phone, preparing to relieve the accumulated substances in her dantian.
As soon as she opened the screen, she saw a message from Jingyuan.
Breakfast is in the kitchen. I'm going to the Shence Mansion now. Please take care of lunch.
What does that mean? Shen Mi felt like she might have washed her brain with water while taking a shower. She only understood the first two sentences of the message Jing Yuan sent her.
[Congratulations, host! Yesterday's mission was successfully completed. Current success rate is 30%. Please keep up the good work!]
[So fast? A 10% increase all at once? With such a rapid increase, could you please release more content so we can finish the guide sooner?]
The system simply smiled faintly, offering no further comment.
Well, Shen Mi realized that he was being a bit delusional.
After a simple breakfast, Chen Mi began preparing the side dishes needed for lunch.
This season is when bamboo shoots sprout and emerge. To avoid making the bamboo shoots taste bitter, bamboo shoot pickers have always tried to avoid exposing them to direct sunlight.
Previously, there was no other way but to pick the bamboo shoots at night. Now, they are packed in burlap sacks coated with a sunshade material. However, the sun and moon inside the fairy boat are artificial decorations, so they naturally do not cause the bamboo shoots to taste worse.
The reason people retain this habit is probably because it's a way of remembering people and things from the past.
After asking Jingyuan if he had any dietary restrictions, Shenmi bought bamboo shoots, corn, carrots, yams, pork ribs, and two pounds of fresh lean meat. She asked the butcher to chop the pork ribs and mince the lean meat into a paste and pack it in a bag.
This noon, she plans to make corn and pork rib soup and braised bamboo shoots.
Both of these are good for the stomach, which is perfect for Jingyuan.
After chopping the corn and carrots, blanching the ribs, adding salt and seasonings, ginger to remove the fishy smell, and a few blood-nourishing red dates, Chen Mi started cooking them in a stew pot. Like the rice, she set the timer for two and a half hours, and it finished cooking at exactly 11 o'clock.
Braised bamboo shoots are easy to make, so we can do it later. Chen Mi put on gloves, took out the yam, and peeled and washed it at the same time. She wore gloves not because she was afraid of getting dirty, but because if she touched the sticky liquid of the yam directly with her hands, her skin would be irritated and it would itch unbearably wherever it touched.
After washing it clean, Chen Mi changed to a different cleaver and chopped the yam into a paste. She then mixed the lean meat she bought from the butcher shop into the yam paste. The sticky yam seemed to have countless tiny hands, tightly gripping the meat. Chen Mi rolled them into palm-sized meatballs and put them in the refrigerator to chill, waiting to eat them that evening.
When it was almost time, Chen Mi lit the stove, poured in the oil, and stir-fried the bamboo shoots until they were fragrant. He then took out a clean insulated container and put half of the freshly stir-fried bamboo shoots inside.
The golden bamboo shoots and the glistening rice were clearly separated. She then picked out several pieces of pork ribs and poured them into a thermos along with the corn and carrot soup.
They put them in insulated bags, boarded a public starship, and arrived at the gate of Shence Mansion.
As soon as Yu Tieyi, who was in charge of guarding the Shence Mansion, saw her, he jogged over, seemingly saying something. Shen Mi was far away and only caught the gist of what he said.
"We heard that a friend who can cook has come to the general's mansion. We were wondering if it was a man or a woman, but we never expected it to be such a beautiful young lady."
When we were doing the mission, I knew that Yu Tie was a very outgoing person. We could even chat for a bit while on duty. But after meeting him today, I realized that he was more reserved during the mission.
Yutetsu is not only very outgoing, but also particularly sociable.
Shen Mi smiled and replied, "No, no. This is the general's lunch today. Please give it to the general and remind him to eat on time and take his medicine on time."
"Shence Palace Guard—Yu Tie, mission accomplished!"
After saying that, he revealed a set of white teeth and grinned foolishly at Chen Mi.
Shen Mi nodded and returned his smile. People who are enthusiastic about their work should naturally be treated politely, especially someone like Yu Tie, who greets everyone with a smile.
Shen Mi couldn't be as energetic as him. On days when she had to attend classes or work part-time, even if she had just woken up, she would feel listless, as if all her yang energy had been drained by the Black Mountain Demon.
——
That day, Shen Mi was preparing food for Jing Yuan in the kitchen when her phone suddenly received a message from the Earth Balance Division.
The message informed her that she had successfully passed the probationary period and could pick up her ID card at the Land and Balance Bureau on a weekday.
With this ID card, she can go to school, open a shop, and work like a real Xianzhou resident. In short, it's a good thing and worth celebrating.
Shen Mi checked the time and was surprised to realize that it had been a whole month since she arrived at the Immortal Ship.
Time flies! Shen Mi took a screenshot of the message and sent it to two important people in her contacts.
I am now a legitimate member of the Celestial Ship crew.
Jingyuan replied very quickly, as if he had known in advance, and even had already decided where to celebrate.
Congratulations! Let's celebrate at a small restaurant in Ruomu Pavilion tonight, it's on me.
The text was followed by an emoji of a white kitten with squinty eyes.
Shen Mi knew this picture; it was one she had saved because she thought it looked a lot like Jing Yuan while surfing the World Wide Web. She accidentally sent it to him once, but luckily she realized it in time and deleted it. She didn't expect him to still see it and save it.
Shen Mi scrolled up to see the time the emoji was withdrawn; it was exactly 10:00 AM.
Alright, slacking off during work hours! I caught you red-handed!
Shen Mi typed the message almost with a smile: 【The general is leading the way in slacking off.】
The other side sent a pleading emoji.
Shen Mi stared at the screen, giggling foolishly.
[Hmph! I won't report you this time. I hope the general will set a good example and lead Luofu to prosperity and strength.]
Yes, yes, I will heed your teachings. Dear Inspector, what shall we have for lunch today?
Upon seeing the words "Inspector of Learning," Shen Mi was so shocked that he almost dropped the kitchen knife in his hand and jumped up on the spot.
How did Jingyuan find out?
The title "Inspector" was given to Shen Mi by Yu Tie and some guards and strategists of the Shence Mansion when they talked about her.
Having passed by the Shence Mansion gate for a month straight, it was hard not to recognize him. In addition, every time he came to deliver meals, Shen Mi would specifically instruct them to convey the message "eat on time," making him look exactly like a supervisor personally inspecting the work at the grassroots level.
As time went on, they gave her the title of "Inspector," a title that had been abolished by the Immortal Boat Alliance long ago, so using it as a joke wouldn't cause any misunderstanding.
At first, Shen Mi would argue back, but gradually she got used to it and let them say what they wanted.
How did it get to Jing Yuan's ears? Shen Mi felt a little guilty, wondering if he had overheard anything else.
After all, sometimes when chatting with Yu Tie and the others, they don't care about anything else, and teasing remarks just slip out, some of which offend Jing Yuan...
It's really hard to say.
When Jing Yuan saw that the other side had suddenly gone silent, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. His finger hovered over the undo button in the chat.
He was afraid that she might resent the title "Inspector of Learning," and that he would be implicated as well.
The finger that had been hovering was finally lowered. Retracting it now would be like burying one's head in the sand; if they hadn't replied for so long, they probably would have seen it already.
Jing Yuan thought to himself with a self-deprecating laugh, "Why do I always do such stupid things..."
With a ding, a message from Chen Mi arrived.
Although it was only two words, it relieved Jingyuan of a great burden. The stagnant air began to circulate again, and he even began to look at Yonghai, who often made mistakes, more pleasing to the eye.
Shen Mi said—【It's a secret!】
After more than half a month of treatment and observation, Jingyuan's stomach has returned to normal and he can eat some stronger-flavored foods.
Shen Mi specially made a mildly spicy version of Mapo Tofu, as well as tomato and beef soup. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but all the dishes today are red.
It seems that even God is blessing her; may her future be bright and prosperous.
I received a message from Yu Tie before I even left the house.
Is it coming soon?
Shen Mi returned.
I'm leaving now. There's one more thing I need to tell you all very seriously.
[What is it?] Yu Tie sent a puzzled emoji.
The general knows the nickname you gave me! Don't call me that anymore.
Yu Tie sent two laughing emojis.
"I thought it was something serious. Let me tell you the truth, the general already knew. If it weren't for his tacit approval, no one would dare call you that anymore; they would have been invited to his office for questioning long ago."
Huh? Now it was Shen Mi's turn to be puzzled.
Did the general say anything after he found out?
Don't worry, I didn't say anything!
Actually, Yu Tie didn't finish his story. Once, when he came back from the toilet, he unexpectedly saw the general standing in the corner, secretly listening to the strategists discussing the title. The smile on his face was so bright that he could have been the tourism ambassador for Luofu Mountain.
It was rare for the general to show his emotions like this, and besides, it seemed that he had discovered a little secret that the general was hiding! Yu Tie made up his mind to keep it a secret, and not even tell the person involved.
Alright, that's all for now, I need to get back to my post.
After saying that, Yu Tie slipped away.
Shen Mi was skeptical of Yu Tie's words, and besides, that wasn't what she really wanted to ask. But what good would it do to ask now? Jing Yuan already knew. She just hoped that those lewd words hadn't reached his ears yet.
Let nature take its course.
After delivering the meal, Shen Mi decided not to go back. Instead, she went to the Dihengsi Office to get her ID card, strolled around Changletian, and finally found a place to sit down at Sanyu Bookstore, where she quietly read the books offered for free on the display shelves.
As dusk fell and colorful lights illuminated the surroundings, Chen Mi reluctantly put down "Butterfly Shadow."
It was at this time that Jingyuan came into her view.
Shen Mi stared blankly, her eyes weary and dazed from not blinking for so long, as he walked lightly to her side.
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Author's Note: SOS! My manuscript is running low! My manuscript is only 30,000 words ahead of everyone else's (I'm a little anxious). Don't worry, I'll keep writing! [Starry eyes][Starry eyes][Starry eyes] Actually, I miscalculated in the previous chapters; this story should be around 300,000 words. Please read on without worry! [Starry eyes][Starry eyes][Starry eyes][Starry eyes]
Second editor: After this new storyline, I have a feeling that Screws is about to appear [starry-eyed][starry-eyed][starry-eyed]
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