Chapter 281 Encountering the Pockmarked Face Again
Chen was already upset, and hearing Xiao Chenggui's words only fueled her anger. She snapped, "You're always so good at hindsight! Why didn't you say that before?"
After Chen finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving Xiao Chenggui alone.
Xiao Chenggui smiled bitterly. Even if he spoke up, Madam Chen wouldn't listen, and now her anger was directed at him. Who had he offended? He was more wronged than Dou E!
Xiao Qi is not home. If that heartless bastard were home, he would definitely solve this matter without any trouble.
Because of the beating, Lin Yuesha and Chen Shi fell into a cold war. Chen Shi was too embarrassed to admit her mistake to her daughter, and Lin Yuesha also avoided Chen Shi.
Being beaten at such an old age made Lin Yuesha feel incredibly embarrassed and frustrated.
In the afternoon, not wanting to stay at home, she first went to the north of the city to retrieve the prepared slicing and grating tool, and then went to the Jiang residence to find Jiang Baozhu.
When they arrived at the Jiang residence, they found it empty.
"Miss, Miss Jiang went to the yamen to see Xiao Xi off and has not returned yet."
Longjing stayed at the mansion and was showing the new servants around.
Fang Dazhuang and Fang Dani, the brother and sister, were easy to talk to, simple-minded and just focused on their work. Gu Yi, the scarred guard, looked a bit scary.
Although he's scary, he'll answer any question and won't ignore you.
“Miss, Brother Gu is the perfect doorman to stand at the entrance. The neighbors who were still hoping to find out more information turned around and went back as soon as they saw him.”
Having a fierce or menacing appearance is beneficial; it can ward off evil spirits and protect the home.
"I see."
That guard's name is Gu Yi. He seems to have some martial arts skills. I don't need to worry about Jiang Baozhu's safety anymore.
With Jiang Baozhu not around, and Lin Yuesha feeling awkward about waiting any longer, she took Bai Cha with her and the two of them strolled around the streets.
Lin Yuesha's eyes were blank. In fact, since she transmigrated to this world, she knew very few people besides her family, and now she felt a sense of homelessness.
"Miss, please put your mind at ease. Mother and daughter have no grudges that last overnight. Madam is only doing this for your own good."
Bai Cha hesitated, though she had used the wrong approach, her intentions were good, and that was all she could do to comfort Lin Yuesha.
"I know, but I still feel wronged."
Lin Yuesha sighed, perhaps she had really been too arrogant.
Before she time-traveled, she was all alone, with no one to care about her, which she was used to.
Since transmigrating to the Great Qi Dynasty, with her parents and elder brother, Lin Yuesha has increasingly enjoyed the care and attention of her family, especially Chen Shi, who truly cares about her.
So this is what the deep bond of blood between mother and daughter looks like. Perhaps those who receive it are never satisfied, which is why they become greedy, hoping to receive maternal love while also being understood by the other person.
It wasn't just her who made the sacrifices; everyone in the family—father, mother, older brother—was quietly contributing to the family.
Lin Yuesha's mind was in a mess, and she walked forward absentmindedly. She accidentally bumped into someone, and Bai Cha tried to stop her, but it was too late.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going."
Lin Yuesha reflexively apologized and was about to turn around and go in another direction when she was stopped by the person in front of her.
She looked up, saw the person in front of her, and was stunned.
"Brother Yun!"
That's right, it was the pockmarked face. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and he reappeared when she was at her lowest point.
Lin Yuesha's eyes immediately reddened, and she pounded the pockmarked man's chest with her fist, choking back tears as she asked, "It's been so long, and you haven't sent any news. Where have you gone?"
At the very least, he should let her know he's safe and sound, so she knows he's alright.
Xiao Qi sighed helplessly. He received a message from Xiao Chenggui and, for the first time ever, left the academy just to comfort his younger sister.
This little girl looks shrewd but is actually fragile, and she is very dependent on her family.
He had just arrived at the academy and had no excuse to go out, so he could only show his face under his own pseudonym.
He had originally abandoned his pockmarked face, but now he had no choice but to bring out the mask again, just to appease Lin Yuesha.
"Miss, who is this young master?"
Bai Cha stood between the two and asked.
Even if they are very familiar with each other, it is not good to pull each other in the street, as this would be detrimental to the young lady's reputation. As a maid, Bai Cha naturally has to keep an eye on things.
"He is me..."
Lin Yuesha was somewhat embarrassed, unsure how to explain. There were some things that Bai Cha was completely unaware of, and couldn't be explained in just a few words.
"He is my savior."
Bai Cha instantly understood what Lin Yuesha meant. She didn't think that her mistress would be interested in someone with an ugly, pockmarked face; it was just out of gratitude.
Glug glug...
Lin Yuesha's stomach growled twice, and she blushed; she was hungry.
"Let's go, there's a restaurant in the city that has pretty good roast duck. I'll take you there to try it."
His younger sister had once said that no matter how bad things were, good food could heal wounds, so he decided to take her out to eat. This was also part of Xiao Qi's plan.
"Where?"
Lin Yuesha's eyes immediately lit up; she really had never eaten out before.
No matter how good her cooking skills are, she will have certain shortcomings and is no better than the chefs of this era. Lin Yuesha is clearly aware of this.
"It's not far ahead, Shuangfuji."
Xiao Qi walked ahead, constantly turning back to introduce Lin Yuesha.
In Fucheng, the most famous roast duck comes from Shuangfuji.
"Shuangfuji's roast duck is different from that of ordinary shops. The ducks are specially raised and marinated through multiple processes."
During the roasting process, a master chef supervises the process, paying special attention to the heat to ensure that the outer skin is crispy while some duck fat remains inside.
Cut into thin slices, rolled up with translucent pancakes and scallions, the taste is absolutely amazing.
"You're making my mouth water just thinking about it."
Lin Yuesha quickened her pace, eager to eat the roast duck right away.
These century-old brands all have their own secret recipes, which is the main reason for their booming business.
"Shuangfuji not only has delicious duck meat, but also good duck carcass."
Some people enjoy gnawing on duck frames, accompanied by a little wine, and can eat for several hours straight.
As Xiao Qi spoke, they arrived at the Shuangfu Restaurant downstairs.
The waiter greeted the guests warmly. Shuangfuji Restaurant requires reservations and only supplies a limited number of roast ducks each day. Lin Yuesha arrived early and managed to snag one.
"Miss, we not only have roast duck, but also braised pork ribs, so tender they fall off the bone, they're delicious too!"
Seeing that the two looked unfamiliar, the waiter enthusiastically introduced the specialty dishes.
Lin Yuesha thought for a moment and realized that she might not be able to finish the duck meat and the big bones, but she could try them next time.
She ordered a nourishing old duck soup, several kinds of specialty cakes and pastries, and two cold side dishes.
She sat at the same table as the pockmarked man, and specially added a seat for Bai Cha in the outer room.
The snacks and tea were served first. Lin Yuesha ate a small piece of crystal cake to tide her over. The taste wasn't particularly good, but it was very delicate.
Lin Yuesha noticed that the pastries from time-honored brands were generally too sweet because they contained a lot of ingredients and added too much sugar. If they could reduce the sugar by a third, the taste would be even better.
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