Zhang Ting didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant.
Her situation is truly heartbreaking.
Zhou Wan, standing to the side, was on guard. She felt that this was just another act by Zhang Ting and felt no sympathy or pity for her. She even wanted to go forward and pull Xu Yuehuai away from the person.
"It's okay, don't be afraid, we're home now." Xu Yuehuai didn't notice her abnormality, but continued to carefully comfort Zhang Ting and gently wiped away her tears with his hand.
Zhang Ting looked up at her, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Just stay here at Tianxiang Tower and help out. I'll protect you," Xu Yuehuai continued softly.
Zhang Ting nodded, unable to hold back her emotions any longer, and buried her face in Xu Yuehuai's arms, crying, "But... what about my father? What will happen to my father?"
She dared not return to Maimaiti's general's mansion. However, if she could no longer work for Maimaiti, he would certainly not let her father off the hook. Moreover, her conspiracy had been exposed, and Maimaiti could no longer trust her.
These words indeed put Xu Yuehuai in a difficult position.
She couldn't make this decision on her own; she had to ask Qi Guze and Tie Xiong first.
Zhou Wan, who was standing to the side, was startled and confused, but she quickly realized what was going on: "A Yue, don't let her lie to you again."
"What if this is another act put on by her and Maimaiti?" Zhou Wan was anxious, afraid that Xu Yuehuai would be fooled. "Have you forgotten that she used a similar self-inflicted injury ruse in Chang'an?"
Xu Yuehuai shook her head: "Zhou Wan, look at her neck."
As she spoke, she showed Zhou Wan the wound on Zhang Ting's neck. Just now at the General's Mansion, Maimaiti really wanted Zhang Ting dead, so how could he have shown her any mercy?
Unable to get up, Zhou Wan approached and saw that Zhang Ting indeed had a pair of large, purplish-red handprints on her neck.
Zhou Wan's eyes immediately reddened. She felt sorry for Zhang Ting at this moment. She looked up and exchanged a glance with Xu Yuehuai.
"Besides, who would joke about their father's life?" Xu Yuehuai retorted.
Although she didn't know the nature of Zhang Ting's relationship with her father, seeing Zhang Ting's genuine tears, she was certain that this person would never joke about this matter, and she had to give her a chance.
Zhou Wan was soft-hearted after all, and nodded: "Alright, then I'll do as you say, but if she dares to cause trouble again, don't stop me."
"Don't worry." Xu Yuehuai patted her shoulder.
With the matter resolved, Xu Yuehuai glanced at the time outside and quickly instructed people to tidy up the main hall.
Meanwhile, Xu Yuehuai continued to teach Manager He how to cook in the kitchen. She wanted to teach Manager He all her signature dishes so that the Mingyue branch of Tianxianglou could truly live up to its name.
Manager He followed suit and learned quickly and skillfully.
Manager He quickly came up with an idea.
Xu Yuehuai had always taught him Central Plains cuisine, which was delicious, but for their meat-loving palates, the dishes in it were just a drop in the ocean.
He finally couldn't help but speak up: "Manager Xu, we people of the Dark Moon Kingdom prefer beef and mutton. Why don't you teach me more beef and mutton dishes, or perhaps you could teach me some pure meat dishes?"
Xu Yuehua nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Manager He was right. After all, the Mingyue Kingdom raised many cattle and sheep, so they naturally preferred to eat this kind of food. Moreover, by adapting to local conditions, the Tianxianglou branch could develop better.
"Alright, let's make cumin lamb today." Xu Yuehuai said, then led Manager He out of the kitchen.
The two arrived together at the market where beef and mutton were sold. The stall owner was a strong and burly man who was slaughtering a sheep.
Seeing that the mutton was plentiful and lean, Xu Yuehuai went forward with great interest to weigh the meat.
"Boss, give me two catties of mutton, the tenderest part," Xu Yuehuai told the stall owner.
The stall owner looked up at her and said, "Okay." He then quickly grabbed a curved knife to cut the meat.
Soon Xu Yuehuai returned to the kitchen with Manager He carrying the meat. Actually, there was mutton in the kitchen, so Manager He didn't understand why she had to go out to buy more. He thought she wanted to go for a walk, but in the end, she only bought mutton.
"The deliciousness of the food is inseparable from the freshness of the ingredients," Xu Yuehuai said, knowing that Manager He was puzzled.
As expected, after hearing this, Manager He sighed in admiration, realizing the difference between him and her.
Soon Xu Yuehuai began to prepare cumin lamb. First, she rinsed the fresh lamb, then dried it and cut it into thin slices for later use.
After finishing, go to the yard and cut some fresh cilantro, wash it, chop it, and set it aside.
Manager He watched carefully from the side, meticulously noting down the details.
With all the ingredients prepared, Xu Yuehuai began to stir-fry. First, she boiled water in a pot, then added the mutton and ginger slices. Once the meat slices were slightly curled and set, she took them out.
Heat oil in a separate pan, add chili powder, cumin powder, and sesame seeds. Once the oil is hot, add the lamb and cilantro, stir-fry over high heat until evenly mixed, and then it's ready to serve.
"All done." Xu Yuehuai had already put the dishes on a plate.
Although Manager He had been learning from Xu Yuehuai for several days, every time he made a new dish, it was still a pleasant surprise for him.
Especially this cumin lamb, the combination of lamb with cilantro and chili is unexpectedly so irresistible.
Manager He knew the dish would suit his taste without even tasting it.
"Manager Xu, you are a genius! You can make something so delicious!" he exclaimed.
Over the years, he has seen quite a few chefs, but Xu Yuehuai is the first one he has ever met.
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly and pushed the dish over: "Manager He, please try it first."
Manager He swallowed hard, straightened his collar, sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and prepared to taste the food.
Xu Yuehuai also sat down to watch him, and Manager He couldn't help but tilt his head and smile after taking a bite.
"This cumin lamb is truly wonderful." He took out his wine flask from his waist, took a small sip, and was genuinely delighted.
"Manager Xu, I think this cumin lamb is perfect as a signature dish," he said, taking another bite.
Xu Yuehuai shook her head upon hearing this: "I think it's not advisable."
"Why? This cumin lamb is the best!" Manager He said, eating with great enthusiasm, like a child.
Xu Yuehuai explained, "Everyone has different taste preferences, so the dishes will be different."
“Every dish has its own fans, so dishes can’t be ranked,” Xu Yuehuai said, standing up.
Manager He nodded repeatedly, "What you say makes sense, what you say makes sense."
"Manager Xu, I've discovered that your talent and skill in cooking far surpass mine. I'd like to become your apprentice." Manager He said, standing up and preparing to bow to Xu Yuehuai as if to become his disciple.
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