Although the date had been set in advance, he couldn't help but repeatedly confirm whether Miss Liu liked him or not.
"Of course, but you and melon seeds are both very important."
Zi Xi nestled in his warm and firm embrace, feeling a sense of peace in her heart.
They embraced deep in the flower field, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.
*
Since the engagement, Helian Jue has become the most distinguished and troublesome regular customer of Bazhenlou.
He was no longer content with sitting in the private Listening Snow Room, but instead occupied a specially set-up small table at the entrance of the kitchen, ostensibly to supervise the work, but in reality, just so he could see the busy Zi Xi as soon as possible and taste the new dishes she had personally prepared.
That day, Zi Xi was leading the chefs in developing a refreshing summer dessert, Crystal Snow Brew.
Using the finest milk and sweet fruit puree, along with her secret floral syrup, it solidifies into a crystal-clear jelly, then drizzles with sweet and sour plum sauce.
"Try this."
Zi Xi, carrying a small cup of freshly unmolded finished product, walked up to Helian Jue with a beaming smile.
In the crystal goblet, the milky white jelly exudes a cool breeze, adorned with bright red plum sauce, making it a truly beautiful sight.
Helian Jue's eyes lit up, and he immediately put down the travelogue in his hand and took the small cup.
He scooped up a spoonful and brought it to Zi Xi's lips first: "Xi'er, you've worked hard. You try it first."
"I've tried it. It was made especially for you. Try it."
Zi Xi smiled and shook her head.
Only then did he put the dessert into his mouth.
The cool and sweet taste melts instantly on the tongue, carrying a rich milky aroma and the fragrance of flowers and fruits. The slight tartness of the plum sauce perfectly balances the sweetness, making you feel refreshed.
"Delicious! It's sweet but not cloying, and refreshing!"
"My daughter Xi'er's cooking skills are unparalleled in the world."
Helian Jue praised her lavishly, his eyes filled with pride.
"Shopkeeper, a new batch of seafood has arrived at the East Market. It looks quite good. Would you like some?"
Just then, Ah Fu, the young shop assistant in charge of purchasing ingredients, ran in, covered in sweat.
Afu was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and he was very energetic.
As he reported, his gaze was unconsciously drawn to the exquisite and tempting glass of crystal snow wine in Zi Xi's hand, and he couldn't help but take a second look.
Looking at his shopkeeper's bright smile, he revealed a simple and admiring expression.
It was those extra few glances that ruined everything.
Helian Jue's smile froze instantly, his eyes suddenly became sharp as a hawk, and the air pressure around him dropped a few degrees.
He casually placed the glass cup on the table with a soft click, and then seemingly casually picked up a walnut from a plate on the table.
A crisp snapping sound.
The incredibly hard walnut shattered between his fingers with a snap, and powder fell in a flurry.
"Manager...Manager! I...I'll get back to work now!"
Afu was startled and realized that he seemed to have offended this powerful future son-in-law. His face turned pale, and he hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look at Zixi again. He stammered and fled as if he were running away.
Zi Xi looked at the pile of walnut crumbs on the table, then at Helian Jue's tense profile and thin lips pressed into a line, and she understood immediately.
She felt both amused and helpless; this jealousy was excessive, to the point of taking even a glance from a teenager so seriously.
"Your Highness is so arrogant! Why are you getting worked up over a walnut? It didn't even peek at me."
She moved gracefully to his side, extended her slender finger, and gently poked his stiff arm, her voice carrying a hint of teasing.
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