Liu Dashan's expression became even more distressed. "My boss comes from the capital. He's eaten all sorts of delicacies, so he must be very picky. I can only cook ordinary dishes. Sigh."
The group exchanged glances and shook their heads helplessly.
Xiaolian blinked. "Maybe I should go back and ask again."
Perhaps having just experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, she doesn't seem so afraid of her new employer now.
Thinking that the other party hadn't sentenced his father to death like others.
She felt that her employer was a reasonable and kind person and wouldn't hold a grudge against them for such a small matter.
Seeing her still red eyes, everyone shook their heads.
Liu Dashan let out a breath, "It's okay, let me think about it."
After taking a shower and changing her clothes, Yun Zhiyi was preparing to cook something to eat.
Then they sensed movement in the outside world.
She left the space and went to open the door.
Seeing Xiaolian reappear, he was somewhat surprised, "Why haven't you gone back yet?"
Upon seeing the two people carrying trays behind them, they seemed to understand.
Xiao Lian hurriedly said, "Master, Chef Liu has prepared a new dinner for you, but I don't know what your taste is like..."
Yun Zhiyi's gaze swept over the uneasy faces of the two people behind her, and she nodded. "Come in."
Liu Dashan and Li Cuizhi quickly brought in a tray and carefully placed the food on the table.
"Master, I was worried that you wouldn't be used to the local food, so I made some dishes that are more like those in the capital. Please see if they suit your taste. If not, I'll make more."
Yun Zhiyi glanced at it casually.
Stuffed duck with glutinous rice, meatballs made with fermented rice wine, blanched shredded chicken and bamboo shoots, cabbage rolls, and chicken in soy sauce.
These dishes were recommended by Manager Wei after Liu Dashan specifically consulted him.
Seeing their trembling expressions, she smiled helplessly.
"That's good. You can go and rest. Come back in half an hour to pick up your tableware."
Upon hearing this, the group exchanged bewildered glances.
But she still agreed repeatedly and carefully walked out.
After stepping out of the courtyard, Liu Dashan asked with some trepidation.
"Is the boss satisfied or not?"
Xiao Lian said, "Didn't the master say it was very good and that he would definitely be satisfied?"
Li Cuizhi looked distressed. "But the master didn't eat any."
She and Liu Dashan are also husband and wife. If the husband is fired, she will probably have to leave too.
Both of them lost their jobs at once, and with so many mouths to feed at home, the pressure will be even greater this year.
Xiaolian could only offer comfort, as she herself was unsure about the situation.
After all, the faces of important people are more fickle than the weather.
Inside the room, Yun Zhiyi had already sat down and started eating with her chopsticks.
Liu Dashan's cooking skills were limited, and after eating Li Kui's dishes for several days, she felt they were inconsistent.
It wasn't too bad, just average home-style cooking.
Fortunately, the ingredients were fresh enough, so the taste was good.
The portions are a bit small, each dish only takes a few bites.
However, with so many dishes, eating about 80% of them will make you feel full.
The sky gradually darkened.
Several people were pacing back and forth at the entrance of the kitchen courtyard.
"They're here!" Li Cuizhi called out.
The group looked over and saw Xiaolian carrying a tray over.
Their eyes immediately fell on the tray, and seeing many empty plates, their eyes lit up.
Xiaolian smiled and said, "The boss said the food tastes good, but it doesn't need to be so lavish in the future. Breakfast is enough for one person, and lunch and dinner can be two dishes and a soup. There's no need to be particular about the taste of the capital. She thinks the food here tastes good too."
Everyone's eyes lit up instantly.
Liu Dashan exclaimed excitedly, "So I passed the test and can stay here?"
Xiao Lian laughed and said, "Didn't the boss say that he wouldn't kick us out? Don't scare yourself. I always knew the boss was easy to talk to."
"Alright, alright, it's good that you're alright. You guys hurry up and pack up, it's getting dark and the roads are hard to walk on at night." Li Fu also breathed a sigh of relief.
Only a few of them haven't gone back yet.
Besides Li Fu having to live in the gatehouse and guard it day and night.
The rest of the people can choose to stay in the village or go home.
All that's needed is for one person to stay on duty each day to serve the steward and the housekeeper.
Today was Xiaolian's turn to be on duty, but she still needed to go back to talk to her father.
Li Cuizhi then offered to cover for her for the night.
Now that Liu Dashan was in a better mood, he said, "Then I'll stay too, so that the owner won't be unable to find me if he wants something to eat in the middle of the night. Xiaolian, could you please come to my house and tell him?"
"Alright then," Xiaolian agreed, then picked up the lantern and left with Li Fu.
Xiao Lian went to Liu Dashan's house first to give him some instructions.
By now, almost everyone in the village knows that the new employer has arrived.
Everyone else came back, but they didn't see their own family.
Liu Dashan's family had been anxiously waiting outside the courtyard for some time.
He breathed a sigh of relief when Xiaolian said that everything was alright.
"By the way, Xiaolian, what do you think of this new employer's personality?"
Xiaolian understood what they meant and smiled, "The landlord's family is very nice and easy to talk to."
However, that was all she could say, since she didn't know what new arrangements the owner would make for the estate.
"I have to go home, so I won't say any more."
"Okay, okay, be careful on the road."
When Xiaolian got home, the lights were already off.
Everyone knew she was on duty today, so even if they were worried, no one waited at the door.
I was quite surprised when I heard the knocking on the door, thinking something had happened.
Xiao Lian's older brother quickly put on his clothes and ran out to open the door.
Hearing that a new employer had arrived, the villagers were filled with unease and anxiety that evening.
I doubt many people will get a good night's sleep tonight.
Inside the main house, Xiaolian's father also came out holding an oil lamp, and Xiaolian's older brother exclaimed in surprise.
"Little sister, why are you back?"
"Big brother, father."
Xiaolian's father hurried over, "Why are you back at this hour? Could it be...?"
His expression changed, and he could only think that his daughter had been sent back by her new employer.
At this moment, Xiaolian's mother, her eldest sister-in-law, and her second sister-in-law also came out.
Afraid of waking the elderly and children in the house, they could only ask in low voices.
Xiaolian quickly said, "It's alright, it's alright. It's not that the master is forcing me to come back. I asked Aunt Cui to cover for me for the night. I came back to talk to my father about something."
"What is it? Can't it be tomorrow night? Why the rush? What if the boss finds out and blames us?"
At this moment, Old Master Li also came out wearing his clothes and scolded in a low voice.
Li Erhua walked out of the house and carefully closed the door.
"Let's go inside and talk."
The group then moved to the main room, closed the door, and began to inquire about Xiaolian's condition.
Xiaolian quickly explained the situation.
Upon hearing that this girl was actually recommending her father to her new employer, everyone's expression changed.
Especially Li's father, whose face darkened immediately, exclaimed, "Nonsense!"
Old Master Li also said, "How can you be so reckless, girl? If the master finds out about your father's affair, he'll offend him terribly."
Upon hearing this, Li's father unconsciously clenched his fist, his expression somber.
Li Erhua frowned as well, "Little sister, you really didn't think this through."
Seeing that her family had misunderstood, Xiaolian quickly said, "No, I have already told the master about Father's matter. The master doesn't seem to care. He just said that if Father is willing, he can go over tomorrow."
Everyone was taken aback by what they heard and looked at each other in bewilderment.
Old Master Li frowned. "What did you tell the employer?"
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