Chapter 84 How to Buy from an Auction House 4 I am a direct descendant of the Gongshi clan…
He remembered that when they first met, he wondered why someone like Xie Jiaoyue would be interested in Chu Xingjin. Even when he was helping Chu Xingjin deliberately set a trap for Xie Jiaoyue, he didn't dare to look her in the eye, afraid that he would soften his heart.
He regrets it now. He should have softened his heart sooner. If he had softened his heart sooner, he might have had a chance to cook for Xie Jiaoyue sooner!
It was much more enjoyable than cultivation. With his talent, he would only reach the Foundation Establishment stage in this lifetime, but he felt that he definitely had the opportunity to become a famous chef.
What I lack now is my own restaurant, but my family refuses to contribute spirit stones, and I don't know when I'll be able to own one.
He should work hard at Fulai Restaurant. Maybe the kind-hearted Sister Jiaoyue will give him a chance.
Xie Jiaoyue adheres to the principle of "rich at home and rich on the road." She wants to live comfortably at home and when she goes out. She wants everything to be taken care of in terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation. When people are comfortable, their cultivation and learning will naturally be smoother.
Considering the tight budget of the clan school, she paid for it herself and took her people directly to the inn she had long admired.
It wasn't the most expensive, but it was the most comfortable place she had carefully selected. There was also a restaurant next door with an auspicious name: Hongyun (meaning "Good Fortune").
He sounds like the perfect brother to Fu Lai, and there's also her favorite braised rice cake, which is said to be homemade and famous for its fragrant and soft texture.
The scenery of Yicheng is indeed different from that of Jinlingcheng. There is a series of stalls along the roadside, selling everything from food and clothing to all kinds of small magical artifacts, which makes people want to go shopping.
She also chatted with the vendors and learned that the competition is fierce and doing business is very difficult. They work from dawn till dusk but don't earn much money. They have to keep innovating in order to make a living.
Very energetic.
When she arrived at Hongyun Restaurant with her entourage, she found it to be just as lively and bustling as Fulai Restaurant. She had originally wanted to find a private room for peace and quiet, but there wasn't one. So she found a relatively secluded corner in the main hall, put together a large table, and managed to seat about ten of them.
Xie Jiaoyue provided the spirit stones herself and decided to take charge of ordering the food, specifically choosing dishes from Fulai Restaurant and those not commonly found in Jinling City.
She brought Jin Wan along on a special occasion, not wanting her to come for nothing. Only by tasting and seeing can one truly understand what constitutes real deliciousness.
Since the waiter's knowledge was insufficient, Xie Jiaoyue simply left her seat, took a spirit stone, and chatted with the kitchen helper, choosing the dishes that satisfied her.
As soon as Gong Shiyu entered, he saw Xie Jiaoyue standing at the entrance of the kitchen.
The woman in front of him was wearing a bamboo hat. He had never seen the fabric of the hat before; it was certainly not an expensive material, but it was thin and light. He could vaguely see the woman's beautiful face through the hat.
Her small face, no bigger than a palm, features striking and three-dimensional features, with her eyes being the most outstanding. The inner corners of her eyes are rounded and the outer corners are upturned, making her look both innocent and alluring.
She's naturally alluring, and her appearance is that of a cauldron of cinnabar.
Gong Shiyu became even more certain that Xie Jiaoyue's current situation was not good. Not only had she found a down-on-his-luck fiancé, but she was also wearing ordinary clothes of unknown origin to cover her face. This was a typical practice of impoverished cultivators, in order to avoid being tempted by unscrupulous cultivators.
Given all this, why not follow him? Although he can't promise her the position of his principal wife, he will at least give Xie Jiaoyue a title. At least Xie Jiaoyue won't need to hide her face with a bamboo hat and be so careful when she goes out in the future.
He's so kind; he didn't mind taking over a second-hand furnace.
Gong Shiyu, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, loudly proclaimed, "Waiter, why haven't you arranged a seat of honor for me yet?"
Upon seeing that it was Gong Shiyu, the waiter dared not neglect him and immediately ran over: "Master Yu, you've arrived? We specially reserved a private room for you, let me take you there?"
Gong Shiyu waved his hand: "The private room is no fun, it's too quiet. Arrange a seat by the window for me. Sometimes I like to listen to the bustling traffic."
His attire today was different from usual. He specially wore the uniform of the Gongshi clan disciples, tied his hair up high with a jade hair crown, and had a long sword hanging at his waist. Unlike Xie Jiaoyue's sword, which looked plain and unadorned when she was pretending to be dead, Gongshi Yu's sword was glittering with gold and extremely expensive, from the hilt to the tassel.
A well-dressed outfit can display one's status and wealth, showcasing one's strength from various angles.
Xie Jiaoyue was drawn by the sound and turned around to look.
Oh, I don't know him.
Although her mother was a member of the Gongshi clan, the Gongshi clan had almost broken ties with their family, so she naturally didn't know what the Gongshi clan's clothing should look like; otherwise, she might have gone up to greet them.
As for Gongshi Yu himself, that marriage proposal ended with Gongshi Rao and didn't even reach Xie Jiaoyue's level, so naturally she didn't know.
Xie Jiaoyue continued to focus intently on the menu. She treated food with the same seriousness as she did her cultivation, allowing no room for carelessness.
Gong Shiyu kept glancing at Xie Jiaoyue out of the corner of his eye, waiting for her to show a look of amazement, and perhaps even to lose her composure and come over to flirt with him.
In the end, nothing came of it.
From beginning to end, Xie Jiaoyue only gave him one look.
Gong Shiyu felt extremely indignant. Was this person's eyesight not good enough to see him?
He flicked his sleeves, signaling the waiter to arrange his seat closer to Xie Jiaoyue and the others, and then sat down in a grand manner, prompting the people around him to move their chairs outwards to avoid being bumped by these people.
The people from Jinling City couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Who is this person?
More than a dozen pairs of eyes were fixed on Commander Guo.
Commander Guo rolled his eyes: "I'm so busy all day long, I don't have time to get to know people from other cities."
She didn't recognize everyone in Jinling City, unless they were willing to donate to the clan school.
The reason she was given this task was because she was so exhausted that she had a falling out with the headmaster, so he gave her this easy task so she could relax.
She tapped each of the younger children around her with her chopsticks: "Eat your food properly, don't look around and don't cause trouble."
Just then, Xie Jiaoyue returned after ordering, and personally brought a plate of cold dishes to the table.
"This looks delicious, let's try it first."
A seemingly simple cold bean sprout salad, but the bean sprouts are cut into small pieces about the length of a thumb joint and mixed with some crispy fried vermicelli. It's salty, savory, and slightly sour, with a rich texture that can instantly awaken your taste buds.
A junior sister happily clasped her hands together, looking at Xie Jiaoyue with starry eyes: "As expected of Sister Jiaoyue's carefully selected food, I feel that this trip was worthwhile just for the food alone."
Under Jin Wan's influence, they all liked to call Xie Jiaoyue "sister".
Gong Shiyu, who had been listening intently, naturally didn't miss any details and couldn't help but chuckle. It was just the cheapest bean sprouts, and he was already moved. He must be from a small town and had never seen anything like the world.
He couldn't wait any longer and decided to make his appearance now.
With one hand on his sword hilt and the other holding a cup of tea, Gong Shiyu swaggered toward the group behind him: "Have you all come from Jinling City?"
Commander Guo was the first to stand up: "Who are you?"
“I am a direct descendant of the Gongshi clan, Gongshi Yu.”
He emphasized the words "Gongshi clan," "direct line," and "Gongshi Yu," but in the end, it seemed like there was no emphasis, and people just felt that his voice was very loud.
Fortunately, the name of the Gongshi clan was resounding enough for these people in front of them to understand.
Commander Guo, ever outspoken, said, "Oh, you mean that family that used their daughter as a bargaining chip? I know you."
Gong Shiyu's face darkened.
What kind of adjective is this?
“We are the number one family in Yicheng, one of the few Xuan-level families in the Southwest Region, and we are even at the upper level of Xuan-level. Who knows, we might rise to the Earth level one day, which is a whole level higher than the three great families of your Jinling City. How dare you talk about us so casually?”
Although the Gongshi clan may not be considered significant on the entire continent, in the Southwest Region, there are almost no Heaven-level clans, and the number of Earth-level clans is not large either. The Xuan-level Upper-grade clan is already ranked very high.
Gong Shiyu certainly had the confidence to back up his arrogance.
Xie Jiaoyue, who had been engrossed in her bowl, savoring the refreshing bean sprouts, looked up upon hearing this: "Are you going to kill all of us here, a top-tier direct descendant of the Xuan level?"
Gong Shi Yu said, "Of course not."
Yicheng also has its own Heaven and Earth Division. If a conflict occurs in some remote wilderness, or if a fight breaks out between aristocratic families in a reasonable and justifiable manner, it is fine. However, if someone kills someone in broad daylight, he may even be executed directly by the Heaven and Earth Division. Even if he doesn't die, he will be severely injured.
Xie Jiaoyue said, "Of course we can talk freely, we haven't said anything out of line."
It's no secret what happened to Gong Shi Rao back then, and Xie Jiaoyue doesn't have a good impression of Gong Shi.
Xie Jiaoyue didn't quite understand what Gong Shiyu wanted to do after coming over. Did he just want to say something irrelevant?
Gong Shiyu immediately answered Xie Jiaoyue's question. His affection was high and mighty, and a hint of greed and lust was revealed in the depths of his eyes.
“I understand. Because of Gongshi Rao, you had no choice but to leave the Gongshi clan’s paradise and grow up in a powerful family like the Xie clan.”
"This furnace cauldron comes from a poor family. It must have had a tough time these past few years. Is that why it has developed such a sharp tongue and uses this appearance to protect itself?"
"It's alright. Now that I'm here, as long as you can satisfy me, you'll have the chance to return to the Gongshi clan. You won't have to be so stubborn anymore."
The people of Jinling City remained silent, their expressions strange.
Did you come from a poor family? Did you have a hard time?
Is this referring to Xie Jiaoyue?
Gongshi Yu seemed to only notice Gongshi Moyu now, and smiled in a seemingly friendly manner: "Isn't this the poor little thing that no one wanted before? You've had a miserable time in the Xie family all these years, haven't you? I heard you have quite a bit of talent. If you're willing to be my servant, I can let you and Jiaoyue return to the Gongshi family together."
This is already called "Bright Moon," which gives people goosebumps.
Gongshi Moyu's face had turned as black as charcoal, and he looked like he was about to fly into a rage for his sister.
Xie Jiaoyue quickly held the person down, her eyes shining.
Chu Xingjin is gone, but finally someone else has come to give her spirit stones!
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