Wei Shengjin met with Su Murong and told her the truth about Yang Cui's situation in Gaoxin County.
After listening, Su Murong admired Yang Cui's calmness and wisdom. He was also very interested in the cooking competition that Yang Cui proposed. Of course, he was even more interested in the spicy hot pot chicken and rice noodles. As soon as he heard that rice noodles would be promoted in the cooking competition, he couldn't sit still.
The next morning, he brought Wei Shengjin and Manager Yu to Yang Cui's house to discuss the specifics.
They didn't come empty-handed; they brought a bunch of prepared ingredients and also brought a lot of snacks from Pinxiangzhai for the children.
As soon as he entered, Su Murong said without any hesitation, "Miss Yang, you made a spicy hot pot chicken in Gaoxin County. That old man Wei Shengjin has been bragging about how delicious it is. You must show off your skills today. If you hadn't come back so late yesterday, I would have come yesterday."
"You've prepared everything so thoroughly, how could I not do it?" Yang Cui said as she put the things away in the kitchen.
"I was planning to make some new refreshing summer treats, but unfortunately they were all stolen that day." Yang Cui felt heartbroken when she thought about what was stolen that day. Although Cen Xiao managed to get her jewelry back, Yang Cui had spent a lot of money on the things she bought. The main problem was that saltpeter was hard to find, so making popsicles seemed a long way off.
"What do you need to do? What materials do you need? I'll have someone prepare them."
"Saltpeter," Yang Cui said. "Can you get some?"
"Don't look for this, I'll try my best," Su Murong said. "What are your thoughts on the cooking competition and the promotion of rice noodles? Tell me in detail."
"Now you can start preparing, make it a grand affair, and launch both products together to see how people react."
"The response has definitely been very positive! To be honest, I've been thinking about rice noodles for a long time."
"We won't launch the rice noodles yet; we'll just do tastings to whet people's appetites. We'll start with spicy hot pot chicken, followed by pork dishes for the Spring Festival, and then launch the rice noodles after the New Year. This way, the restaurant can always have new products."
Yang Cui discussed some specific details with Su Murong. The more Wei Shengjin listened, the more he felt that Yang Cui was extraordinary. How could an ordinary person have such a business mind? It was a waste of Yang Cui's talents to stay in a poor mountain village.
"I'll go cook, you guys chat for a bit." Yang Cui got up to go to the kitchen, but at that moment You Xinyan arrived.
You Xinyan's gaze fell on Cen Xiao. She hadn't expected Cen Xiao to be so handsome and tall. Her heart pounded, and her face flushed.
"Miss You, what brings you here?"
Hearing Yang Cui's voice, You Xinyan finally reacted: "I heard you were kidnapped, I was so worried about you. As soon as I heard you were back, I came right away. Sister Cui Cui, did those people bully you? Don't worry, I will definitely have my uncle arrest them all and avenge you!"
You Xinyan spoke with righteous indignation.
“My aunt has been feeling so guilty and worried these past few days. If she hadn’t invited you to her house, you wouldn’t have gotten into this mess. A woman’s reputation is the most important thing. Sister Cui Cui, please don’t blame my aunt, okay? My uncle will definitely catch those kidnappers!” You Xinyan pleaded.
"Thank you, but I wasn't kidnapped. It's just rumors. When you get back, tell your aunt not to overthink it."
"Sister Cui Cui, I understand. A woman's reputation is very important. It's right that you deny it. I won't go around spreading rumors." After saying that, You Xinyan covered her mouth, looking innocent and harmless.
But... is she really as innocent as she seems?
Su Murong: "Miss You lives in the county town, but she doesn't seem to be very well informed. Our Star Gazing Tower already said that Miss Yang went to Gaoxin County to teach cooking."
Wei Shengjin stepped forward and said, "I am the manager of the Guanxinglou Restaurant in Gaoxin County. I can testify for Miss Yang that she did indeed teach our cooks how to cook in Gaoxin County."
Manager Yu: "Our restaurant will be holding a cooking competition in two days. Two new dishes will be launched at that time. Miss Yang went to Gaoxin County to teach them these two new dishes. Miss You, you must come and do us the honor."
You Xinyan was stunned, thinking that Yang Cui was really shameless, managing to get so many men to speak up for her!
She thought this to herself, but didn't show it on her face. Her smile remained sweet: "Of course I'll go! Sister Cui Cui's cooking skills must be excellent, and the new dishes must be delicious too."
"Miss You flatter me. I'll go cook. Please help yourselves."
"I'll help you." You Xinyan immediately stood up.
"No need, we are guests, we don't need your help. Besides, the ingredients have all been prepared."
You Xinyan didn't really want to cook. Besides, in this hot weather, she was already covered in sweat even without going into the kitchen. If she went in, wouldn't it be even hotter and more humid? She would be all dirty and smelly, and how could she leave a good impression on Cen Xiao?
So when Yang Cui refused, she didn't go with her.
She secretly glanced at Cen Xiao, wondering how she could attract his attention.
But just then, Cen Xiao actually got up to help Yang Cui cook!
He, a high-ranking general of the first rank, actually went to cook for Yang Cui!
You Xinyan thought she might be hallucinating!
You Xinyan wasn't the only one who felt she was hallucinating; Wei Shengjin did too. They say a gentleman stays away from the kitchen, but Master Xiao actually went into the kitchen for Miss Yang!
That's terrifying!
You Xinyan couldn't sit still any longer; she wasn't there to watch others show off their love.
"Sister Cui Cui, let me come in and help you. Brother Cen is a man, how can we let him do this kind of work!"
After speaking, he secretly observed Cen Xiao's reaction.
Upon hearing this, Yang Cui glanced at Cen Xiao and smiled, "It's alright. He's a man and the master, so it's only right that he does the work."
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