roccoschili Chapter 127 Remembering the bitterness and remembering the sweetness
Chapter 127 Remembering the bitterness and remembering the sweetness
Cheng Yuntao didn't want to pay any attention to it. She quickened her pace and just wanted to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.
But these rumors were like annoying flies, buzzing straight into her ears. She paused, turned around, and scanned the crowd with her sharp eyes.
Being stared at by her, the discussion among the crowd gradually died down. Cheng Yuntao then cleared her throat and said in a loud voice: "Don't blame the road for your bad performance! Just practice more on your own cooking!" She spread her hands and shrugged helplessly. Her calm and slightly sarcastic look made the chefs so angry that their eyes widened and they stood there in a daze, speechless for a long time.
After a long while, one of the cooks finally reacted and started to yell, "You...you little brat, you're so arrogant!"
But Cheng Yuntao pretended not to hear it, turned around gracefully, and left with big strides.
Jiang Yu was waiting anxiously in the teahouse outside Ji's mansion, his eyes fixed on the gate of Ji's mansion, never relaxing for a moment.
As soon as he saw Cheng Yuntao coming out, Jiang Yu rushed over like an arrow. Before he could find his footing, a series of questions came out of his mouth: "Yuntao, are you doing well in the mansion? How does Boss Ji treat you? Has he made things difficult for you?" His eyes were full of concern as he looked at Cheng Yuntao carefully, as if he wanted to find something wrong on her face.
Cheng Yuntao raised her chin slightly, a confident smile on her lips, and said, "I'm quite confident in my cooking skills, so I naturally impressed everyone. It's just that Boss Ji didn't immediately agree to my request to set up a stall in front of the theater."
She sighed softly and consoled herself, "It's okay if it doesn't work out. It's just a pity. I thought this was the most comprehensive and best method, and it would impress him in one fell swoop."
Seeing this, Jiang Yu quickly reached out his hand, gently patted Cheng Yuntao on the shoulder, and comforted her gently: "Don't think too much. There will always be a way when you reach the mountain. We can find another way." Cheng Yuntao nodded, and the two walked side by side towards home together.
After walking a little further away and avoiding the crowd, Jiang Yu slightly leaned over, approached Cheng Yuntao, and said in a low voice, "Yuntao, I took the opportunity to observe carefully after you entered the mansion. The defense of this Ji Mansion is extremely strict. The guards patrolling the mansion are all sharp-eyed and nimble. Their every move and gesture reveals their extraordinary talent. They are obviously masters who are hiding their true strength."
"It seems that this Boss Ji is really from a powerful background." Jiang Yu frowned slightly, his eyes full of worry.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuntao paused slightly and replied softly, "I was talking to Boss Ji in the mansion, and I could vaguely sense his extraordinary aura. By the way, Jiang Yu, can you guess what dish I made that made me stand out from all the chefs?"
Jiang Yu scratched his head and shook it honestly, saying that he really couldn't guess.
Cheng Yuntao leaned close to his ear mysteriously and whispered, "Wild vegetable nest."
Jiang Yu's face suddenly showed surprise, his eyes widened, and he blurted out in disbelief: "Wild vegetable nest? How is this possible? Boss Ji is so rich and powerful, he has tasted all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, but he is interested in this wild vegetable nest?"
Cheng Yuntao was amused by his appearance at first, then began to analyze seriously: "I think that Boss Ji must have been poor when he was young, and later relied on his own abilities to slowly strive for wealth."
"People like him who climbed up from the bottom are definitely very ruthless. All the hardships and fatigue he has endured have turned into his current shrewdness and decisiveness. We have to be very careful when dealing with him in the future." As he spoke, Cheng Yuntao seemed to suddenly remember something, and his steps stopped abruptly. The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of regret.
She frowned and blamed herself with some annoyance: "Oh, I was so confused just now. I shouldn't have taken Qiao. If Boss Ji doesn't want to do it, then so be it. I insisted on playing the game of retreat to advance. Now look, he knows my home address very clearly. What if he is narrow-minded and holds a grudge against me for my actions today and wants to retaliate? What should I do?" Cheng Yuntao became more and more panicked the more she thought about it, and her eyes were full of worry.
Seeing this, Jiang Yu hurriedly stepped forward and comforted her with a firm look: "Yun Tao, don't worry, I'm here. Even if they really dare to come and cause trouble, I will fight to protect you all!" His voice was low and powerful, revealing unquestionable determination.
Cheng Yuntao was deeply touched and smiled, "Jiang Yu, thanks to you! Let's go home and make something delicious!" Jiang Yu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and a bright smile spread across his face. He nodded hurriedly, "Okay! Then I'm in for a treat!"
The two of them calmed down a little, and walked towards home talking and laughing.
After returning home, Cheng Yuntao went straight to the kitchen to prepare dinner, but when she stood in front of the stove, she was a little confused about what dish to cook.
Suddenly, she recalled the wild vegetable nests she had made at Ji's house today. She hadn't even tasted one properly yet, so she decided to try a replica so her family could also "remember the bitter past and think of the sweet past." Cheng Yuntao quickly got to work, and soon, the steaming wild vegetable nests were on the table.
The people holding chopsticks were stunned when they saw the wild vegetable nest.
Cheng Jingzhu was particularly impressed. He blinked his eyes and asked in confusion, "Sister, isn't life getting better day by day? Why do we still have to eat wild vegetables?" Cheng Yuntao smiled without saying a word, picked up a wild vegetable nest and took a bite, then slowly told him, "This is called remembering the bitterness and thinking of the sweetness. Let us not forget the hardships we have suffered in the past and cherish the good life we have now."
Cheng Yueli blinked her bright eyes and crisply recited a newly learned ancient Chinese verse about remembering the bitter past and cherishing the sweet present: "'Every meal should be cherished, as they are not easily earned; every piece of silk should be cherished, as they are not easily produced.' Sister, am I right?" Cheng Yuntao was very surprised, her eyes full of joy, and she praised her repeatedly, "Xiaoli, you are amazing! This ancient verse is just right for this situation!"
Cheng Jingzhu was immediately dissatisfied when he heard this. He put down his chopsticks and puffed out his chest: "Humph, my martial arts have improved a lot recently. After dinner, I want to show everyone a set of boxing!" Cheng Yuntao looked at her brother's serious look and couldn't help but burst out laughing. She agreed repeatedly: "Okay, okay, show off after dinner. Let's eat first."
Once everyone put the wild vegetable nest into their mouths, their initial doubts instantly dissipated, and they were all conquered by the unique flavor. The unique fragrance of the wild vegetables spread between their teeth, mixed with the rustic taste of the whole grains, and the more they chewed, the more delicious it became.
For a moment, the dining table was bustling with activity. Everyone was scrambling to eat, one after another, and laughter echoed in the house. Cheng Yuntao was delighted to see her family enjoying their meal, and temporarily forgot about the troubles in the Ji Mansion.