Chapter 265 Free Meal
The story of a servant hiring a thug to harm his master was quite novel and quickly spread throughout Changqing Academy. The scholars, who were usually oblivious to the world around them, were actually quite gossipy and would gather together to discuss it in hushed tones when they had nothing else to do.
"I heard that the young lady from the Jiang family was saved by a little maid. It was all thanks to that clever little maid..."
When someone praised his younger sister, Xiao Qi stopped to listen to what these pedantic scholars had to say.
"Hmph, she's just a young girl who happened to be there."
Young Master Qin, with his beady eyes, snorted and glared at Xiao Qi.
Ever since the conflict at the side gate of the academy, he has disliked Xiao Qi.
This person has no temper and is a kind-hearted person who almost never refuses others, which makes many people speak up for Xiao Qi.
However, Young Master Qin did not think so. He believed that Xiao Qi was a person who appeared honest but was actually treacherous.
A few days ago, he was secretly reading miscellaneous books when Xiao Qi sat not far away from him. Xiao Qi called the teacher over to explain the lessons, and the teacher caught him immediately.
For this, he was punished by his teacher and had his hand slapped.
Xiao Qi didn't call him "Master" earlier or later, but he chose that exact moment, which made people suspicious.
Afterwards, he confronted Xiao Qi, who innocently apologized, making it seem like he had punched a cotton ball.
"No, no."
Bai Dingfeng, being the son of the prefect, naturally knew the details. He learned the full story from a servant in the manor; it turned out that the little girl who saved the person was Xiao Qi's stepsister.
No wonder, one of them is surnamed Xiao and the other is surnamed Lin.
Thinking of the peanuts he had hidden away, Bai Dingfeng had eaten them all while reading last night.
He sent his servant to buy the ingredients, but the taste was completely different from what Lin Yuesha had made.
"Tingyun, you have a day off tomorrow, why don't you go home?"
Bai Dingfeng gave a refined smile and asked.
"Yes, my parents haven't come to the city yet, and only my little sister is at home. I'll go back and see if there's anything I can help with."
Xiao Qi nodded, quite surprised that Bai Dingfeng had taken the initiative to strike up a conversation.
This man was the son of the prefect. Many scholars in the academy wanted to befriend him, but he was a bookworm and rarely interacted with others.
Recently, Bai Dingfeng has been appearing around him quite often, exchanging pleasantries with Xiao Qi.
"May I have the honor of paying a visit to your residence?"
As soon as Bai Dingfeng uttered those words, everyone immediately stopped discussing and listened intently to the conversation between the two.
As everyone knows, Xiao Tingyun's family is not wealthy. At first, they couldn't even afford a set of scholar's clothes. Why would Young Master Bai be willing to befriend someone like that? It's puzzling.
"Okay."
Xiao Qi couldn't refuse in front of everyone. Could it be that this guy was also doing it for his little sister? He had to be careful.
Bai Dingfeng is not as simple as he seems; he is also cunning and ruthless.
The two exchanged a glance; in a battle between masters, no further explanation is needed, and they both understood what the other meant.
Xiao Qi readily agreed on the surface, but before dawn the next day, he shook off Bai Dingfeng and secretly returned home from the academy.
When Lin Yuesha got up, she was startled to see her stepbrother return home. She thought Xiao Qi would at least stay until after noon.
"Big brother, you're back."
Since she was rarely home, Lin Yuesha personally cooked for Xiao Qi and asked, "What would you like for breakfast?"
If her older brother didn't come back, Lin Yuesha planned to go to her family's snack shop for a free meal, where Widow Sun had made big meat wontons.
Currently, the decoration of the shop is nearing completion, and the snack shop will be named Youpin Shop.
"The layered pancake you told me about last time, it can even be filled with braised meat."
When Xiao Qi returned, he went to the main kitchen of his house and found that the braised meat was freshly made. He immediately thought of the food Lin Yuesha had mentioned: braised meat pancakes.
Chop the braised meat, add shredded potatoes and other ingredients, roll it into a layered pancake, and you have meat and vegetables. Make an egg drop soup for a nutritious and delicious meal.
"Isn't it greasy to eat in the morning?"
Lin Yuesha thought her older brother wanted to eat something light, but seeing his thin figure, she couldn't bear it.
He must have been studying at Changqing Academy, and he couldn't bear to eat too well, so he hadn't had any oily food for a long time.
Lin Yuesha glanced at her stepbrother with heartache, having fallen for Xiao Qi's tricks once again.
He knew perfectly well what she was thinking, but he didn't say anything.
Sometimes, instead of saying you're not doing well, you can express it indirectly and guide the other person to make connections. This is the best way, and Lin Yuesha firmly believes in this.
"Brother, it's rare for you to come back. Go to your study and rest for a while. See if you need anything. I'll go cook."
After Lin Yuesha finished speaking, she washed her hands, changed her clothes, and rushed to the main kitchen.
"Miss, you are so kind to the young master."
Bai Cha, who was assisting Lin Yuesha, sighed.
Although they are not biological siblings, their relationship is no less than that of biological siblings.
"That's right. My older brother is always thinking about the family. Even though he has money in hand, he might be reluctant to spend it."
Changqing Academy is full of scholars, but even scholars tend to be arrogant and disdainful, and there are people like Qin Langzhong's son who look down on others everywhere.
Xiao Qi is an honest man, and he must have suffered a lot of mistreatment at Changqing Academy.
Whenever Lin Yuesha thought of someone bullying her stepbrother, she felt an urge to charge into battle and fight the scoundrel to the death.
Bullying her family is suicidal!
Thankfully, she wanted to eat braised pork pancakes. The braised pork had been stewing overnight and was already glossy and flavorful.
Making layered cakes is a bit complicated, but Lin Yuesha is quick and skillful. Bai Cha and Liu Quan's wife watched from the side, both full of admiration. Their young lady's skills were truly hidden, and they wondered if there was anything Lin Yuesha couldn't do.
"Make more, he has a big appetite."
Lin Yuesha had Bai Cha chop the braised meat into small pieces, and then started stir-frying shredded potatoes and bean curd sheets.
These two dishes, sandwiched in the pancake, greatly enhance the flavor.
After making the layered meat and sauce pancakes and serving several dishes of her pickled vegetables, Lin Yuesha also made a large pot of seaweed and egg drop soup.
The seaweed was bought from a peddler and tasted very fresh. After her family became wealthy through their business, Lin Yuesha sighed that she no longer had to skimp on making eggs.
Before breakfast was even served, Uncle Liu came limping to deliver a message that guests had come to the house.
"Who is that visitor?"
Lin Yuesha was puzzled. Who was coming so early? It couldn't be Jiang Baozhu.
"It was a young master accompanied by Miss Bai, the daughter of the prefect, and Physician Yan."
Liu Bo didn't recognize Bai Dingfeng, but seeing that the other party had an extraordinary demeanor, he must be the son of a wealthy family, so he didn't dare to be negligent and specially came to deliver the letter.
"They're all here?"
Lin Yuesha was startled; it was only breakfast time, and these people had arrived way too early.
"Uncle Liu, don't worry."
Lin Yuesha told Uncle Liu to slow down and not to fall. As for the three people, they came without saying a word, so they should just wait at the door.
Xiao Qi was very annoyed. He had finally gotten rid of Bai Dingfeng, but that shameless man not only came to his door to freeload a meal, but also brought two others to steal his food!
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