After Yun Zhizhi gracefully took her seat, she looked at Qi Yize with a charming smile and softly congratulated him, "I just heard that Madam Qi's dementia has been cured. It's such a wonderful thing, and I'm overjoyed."
However, when her gaze fell upon the dazzling array of gifts before her, she couldn't help but frown slightly: "However, these gifts are indeed far too valuable, Young Master Qi, you should probably take them back..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qi Yize hurriedly interrupted.
With a sincere expression, he earnestly explained, "These gifts are a heartfelt expression of gratitude from the Qi family. We hope Miss Yun will not refuse them! Otherwise, I would find it difficult to explain to my elders."
Qi Yize paused for a moment, then added, "Moreover, compared to the miraculous elixirs you gave me, Miss Yun, these things are simply insignificant and not worth mentioning!"
"Therefore, please accept this small gift with peace of mind."
Seeing that Yun Zhizhi did not continue to refuse after hearing these words, but remained silent, Qi Yize secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He picked up his teacup, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and then, seemingly casually, he would occasionally steal glances at Yun Zhizhi across from him out of the corner of his eye.
At this moment, Yun Zhizhi keenly noticed Qi Yize's subtle actions and couldn't help but smile slightly.
She raised her beautiful eyes and asked softly, "Young Master Qi, is there something on my face?"
Qi Yize smiled slightly, deciding to stop beating around the bush and ask directly, "Miss Yun, I wonder if I will have the honor of tasting the salmon sushi and salmon sashimi made by you personally?"
For the past two days, Qin Zihao has been talking incessantly in his ear, describing the two dishes as miraculous and incredibly delicious, which has aroused his strong curiosity and desire to try them himself.
Let's see if it's really as delicious, refreshing, and unique as Zihao said.
However, facing his expectant gaze, Yun Zhizhi responded without hesitation: "You won't have that chance."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yize was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise, his face full of doubt: "Huh?"
Clearly, this was not the response they expected.
Seeing his stunned expression, Yun Zhizhi smiled and explained, "Sorry! We've run out of all the ingredients for these two dishes. Unless..."
Seeing this, Qi Yize hurriedly asked, "Unless what? Please enlighten me, Miss Yun."
"Unless you can get your hands on fresh salmon, but this fish has extremely demanding requirements for its living environment, catching them is not an easy task."
She had no choice but to use this excuse to dissuade him from his idea.
After all, even she herself didn't know whether salmon existed in the seas of this fictional Chu Yun Kingdom.
Despite this, Qi Yize was still unwilling to give up: "Miss Yun, please take some time to describe the specific characteristics and appearance of this fish. Once I understand it clearly, I will immediately send people out to sea to search for and catch it."
Seeing his unwavering determination, his relentless pursuit of his goal, it was as if he absolutely had to taste that salmon himself.
Yun Zhizhi's heart softened, and she finally nodded gently in agreement, "Alright!"
Not to mention Qi Yize's obsession with salmon, even Yun Haodong and the others have been longing to taste this unique delicacy again ever since they had the chance to try salmon sushi and salmon sashimi last time.
Just as everyone was immersed in memories and anticipation of the delicious food, two crisp sneezes suddenly rang out.
It turned out that Yun Zhizhi had started sneezing one after another without any warning, and the sound seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet atmosphere.
Upon hearing this, Fang Lanzhu, who was sitting to the side, immediately looked concerned and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Girl, did you catch a cold when you went to bed last night? Let Doctor Zhou take a good look at you later."
Yun Zhizhi quickly put down the handkerchief she was covering her nose with and smiled reassuringly, "Mother, don't worry, I'm fine. My nose just suddenly feels a little itchy."
Seeing this, Qi Yize couldn't help but tease, "In my opinion, someone must be talking about Miss Yun right now."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "To be precise, there are many people talking about you, eagerly hoping that you will come out and set up your stall soon."
That's true.
It's been five days since Yun Zhizhi stopped setting up her stall to sell boxed lunches.
Those customers who had frequented her stall—whether high-ranking government officials, wealthy and powerful families; whether hardworking dockworkers, seasoned gourmets with unique tastes; shrewd and worldly merchants, or ordinary people…
Some of them silently wished for Yun Zhizhi to come out and set up her stall soon.
Meanwhile, others gathered in small groups, whispering and discussing where Miss Yun would set up her stall next and what she would sell.
Even more so, some people were secretly inquiring about Yun Zhizhi's stall.
For example, this Sun Kun.
At this moment, Sun Kun was pacing back and forth in his spacious and bright main room with his hands behind his back, looking anxious.
After a while, he glanced at his subordinate standing not far away and said in a rough voice, "Li Fei, you've been following Yun Zhizhi for five whole days now, how come you still haven't found out where she'll set up her stall next?"
Earlier at the dock, he had intended to discuss cooperation directly with Yun Zhizhi, but he was forcibly dragged away by men in black who appeared out of nowhere.
It makes me so angry just thinking about it!
Li Fei forced a smile and cautiously replied, "I have done my best. In the past five days, apart from visiting the Sixth Prince's Mansion and the He Mansion, Yun Zhizhi has basically stayed in her own Yun Mansion and has not left the house."
"Therefore, I really have no way of finding out where she will set up her stall next time!"
Upon hearing this answer, Sun Kun frowned deeply, his face showing displeasure.
His sharp eyes were fixed on Li Fei as he pressed on, "If that's the case, have you found out what she plans to sell next? There should be some clues!"
Faced with Sun Kun's questioning, Li Fei carefully recalled everything he had seen these past few days, hiding like a wildcat in the shadows behind the Yun family mansion's walls.
After a while, he patted his chest and loudly replied, "Yun Zhizhi will most likely sell salted fish next time!"
Selling salted fish?
Sun Kun's eyes widened in surprise: "Are you kidding me?! Yun Zhizhi doesn't look like the kind of person who would sell salted fish."
Li Fei muttered to himself: You don't look like someone who does legitimate business.
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