Baiweiju has been relatively quiet recently, so the shopkeeper Feng from the Yunyinlou across the street sent their chef over to learn how to cook. Lin Wanwan asked Huniu to teach him, and she guaranteed that she would teach him how to cook everything else except the specialty dishes in the shop.
Although Wang Zhong is the chef of Yunyinlou, his cooking is not that good. The only reason people tolerate him is because he is the brother-in-law of Manager Feng. If he went to another restaurant, he would have been fired countless times.
He is not very old, at most in his early twenties, with a handsome appearance and a good temper. Perhaps because he knows his own worth, he never puts on airs and is very modest and eager to learn.
She was sweet-talker and good at dealing with people. As soon as she arrived, she made Huniu very happy. She called her master all the time. She never had to do any odd jobs. She would just pick them up and put them in front of Huniu.
As time went by, the two became more and more familiar with each other, and their feelings gradually warmed up.
Li Yuying noticed something was wrong and quickly told Lin Wanwan, fearing that Hu Niu was being deceived by Wang Zhong.
Lin Wanwan was also a little worried, and seeing that Huniu had almost taught him enough, she didn't let him come again the next day.
No one expected that a few days later, Shopkeeper Feng and his wife came again, bringing a bunch of gifts.
Lin Wanwan invited them to sit in the private room on the second floor and asked, "What's the matter with Shopkeeper Feng and Madam Feng? Just tell me!"
Mrs. Feng felt a little embarrassed and pulled Manager Feng a few times, asking him to speak quickly.
Shopkeeper Feng put down his teacup and said awkwardly, "Oh! I came here today because of my brother-in-law!"
"So that's what it is. Shopkeeper Feng, don't worry. I saw that he had learned almost everything, so I let him go back. I've tasted the dishes he cooked, and they look and smell great. He just needs to practice more when he goes back!"
Mrs. Feng immediately shook her head and said, "That's not the reason! Hey, Shopkeeper Lin, I'll tell you the truth. We came here today to ask if your young cook is married. My little brother has been absent-minded since he went back home. It was not until we asked him yesterday that he told us that he had fallen in love with your cook!"
Lin Wanwan was stunned. She didn't expect things to turn out like this. After thinking for a long time, she jokingly said, "Manager Feng, you are trying to poach my cook!"
Shopkeeper Feng waved his hands quickly and said sincerely, "Shopkeeper Lin, you are joking. You have already helped me teach the cook, so why do I need to dig up a cook? It must be my brother-in-law who has taken a fancy to your cook! Well, that's why we came to ask! If the girl is not married yet, we will come to propose marriage now!"
"Uh, well, you two can have some tea first, I'll go ask first!"
"Okay, thank you for troubling Shopkeeper Lin!"
Lin Wanwan suddenly felt a headache. She scratched her head and went to tell Li Yuying about it first. Unexpectedly, she looked surprised after hearing it.
"Wanwan, this is a happy event! Girls are shy, so go and find out what she thinks first. If she is interested, tell them that you haven't gotten engaged yet, and they will naturally understand what she means. But I think Hu Niu must be interested too!"
"Really? Hehe, then we at Baiweiju will have a big happy event soon!"
"That's right, go ask!"
Lin Wanwan walked into the kitchen, sent everyone else away, and came to Hu Niu and whispered, "Wang Zhong's sister and brother-in-law came to ask if you are engaged!"
“Bang!”
Lin Huniu lost her grip on the bowl and it fell to the ground. She hurriedly picked up the pieces, her face flushed red.
Lin Wanwan squatted down and continued to ask: "Why don't you say something? Are you engaged? Oh! I'll go and reply to them right away!"
Just as she was about to get up, Lin Huniu grabbed her and glared at her in shame and anger.
"Don't go! You know whether I'm engaged or not!"
"I'm just here to ask what you think! If you don't like it, I'll send them away!"
“You!” Lin Huniu’s face turned even redder. She glared at Lin Wanwan and said angrily, “You clearly knew it! And yet you asked me! Otherwise, why wouldn’t you let Brother Wang Zhong come!”
"Well, I'm afraid he'll cheat on you! Look, his family is here. Your family hasn't arranged a marriage for you, has it?"
Her face gradually turned pale, and she said disappointedly, "Some time ago, my mother said she wanted to marry me to the son of the owner of Lai Ke Building in the county. I felt that they had bad intentions, so I didn't agree."
"It's okay, it's your own choice. I don't necessarily marry you for the sake of the food. You don't have to feel pressured."
Lin Huniu shook her head. "I don't like that man. He is not as good to me as Brother Wang Zhong. I can feel that Brother Wang Zhong is sincere to me. If he had bad intentions, I would not have taken care of him with all my heart."
"Well, since you have made up your mind, I will tell them right away that you can go home and rest for the next two days. You don't need to come over. I will bring the matchmaker to your house to propose marriage!"
Hu Niu nodded shyly in response.
Lin Wanwan returned to the second floor and said to them, "I asked around, and her mother wanted to marry her to the son of the owner of Lai Ke Lou a few days ago. If you are interested, why don't you pick a date and propose marriage as soon as possible!"
Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Feng hurriedly said, "Shopkeeper Lin, this guy from Lai Ke Lou wants to marry your little cook. His purpose is unclear! You have to persuade him!"
"Well, I know. If you still want to propose marriage, I will go with you to have a good talk with her family."
"Go! Why not? My brother has not been able to eat these past few days. It makes me feel bad. I will find a matchmaker to propose marriage tomorrow!"
Mrs. Feng pulled Shopkeeper Feng and hurried back to prepare.
After seeing them off, Lin Wanwan began to prepare, as there was a big battle waiting for her tomorrow.
The next day, she and Sister Yuying came to Baiweiju early. Since Huniu was not there today, she asked other people to take her place. She watched from the side and corrected them if they did something wrong.
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