20demayo Chapter 463 The Fate of Fifth Sister
Chapter 463 The Fate of Fifth Sister
The fluffy system looked embarrassed; yes, Jiang Xiaoqi saw an embarrassed expression on a cat's face.
"Host, hehe, it's because the older sisters were so enthusiastic that I played with them a little longer."
"Oh? Are the ladies just too enthusiastic, or is the food just too delicious?"
"Haha, hahaha, yes, we have them all, right?"
"Alright, I didn't mean to blame you. I just hope that when you're with them, you'll act like a cat."
"Ahem, host, please rest assured, apart from occasionally overhearing the sisters' little secrets, the system is just a cat."
Jiang Xiaoqi wanted to ask what the little secret was, but that involved the girl's privacy.
Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. In my past life as a woman, I hated it most when others revealed my secrets.
In fact, both men and women have a legitimate right to privacy; it's just that it hasn't been codified into law yet.
"Sigh~ Alright, as long as you don't give yourself away." Jiang Xiaoqi shook her head helplessly.
The fluffy system raised its furry paw and patted its chest to assure the host: "Don't worry, host. How could you not trust me?"
The butter that Liu Peng brought was transformed into blocks of hot pot base, square and bright red.
It's already packaged. The Liu family sent fifty pieces of spicy hot pot base and fifty servings of mushroom clear soup base as a thank you gift for the dozens of kilograms of beef tallow.
Xiao Ming also sent ten spicy hot pot base packets and twenty mushroom clear soup base packets.
Since the gifts were given by Liu Peng, Xiao Ming sent less.
In the end, Jiang Xiaoqi didn't keep much for himself. He sold all the ingredients and spices except for the butter, and it was perfectly reasonable for him to keep a few dozen yuan for himself.
As for opening a shop, forget it. There's no supply of hot pot base, and he doesn't want to be a dishonest business owner who repeatedly uses "saliva pot" (a type of hot pot).
But once the system store starts selling butter, I'll be able to afford hot pot anytime, and even open my own "Hedi Lao" restaurant in Beijing!
The servants were overjoyed when the Liu family received the hot pot base.
After the masters finish eating the hot pot, they can cook some vegetables to eat.
It would be such a waste to just throw away such a fragrant and spicy soup base.
The servants of the Liu family were certainly not lacking in food or clothing, but this novel flavor was simply irresistible.
The claim that the pot was used by the host family is simply not true. The Liu family is too particular; they even use serving chopsticks when they eat together at the same table.
More often than not, the servants would use serving chopsticks to cook the food before transferring it to the master's bowl, so the pot used for cooking was very clean.
The fifty hot pot base packets and fifty mushroom soup packets were stored separately in the Liu family's main storeroom and were never put into the kitchen.
When the master wanted to eat, he would have the old woman in charge of the warehouse open the door to get it.
It can be said that it is very precious. The hot pot base never thought that it would be treated like a priceless antique, painting, gold and silver jewelry.
Xiao Ming was also extremely surprised when he received the new spicy hot pot base. He had always been reluctant to use the base at home, but now that he had twice as much, he could finally eat a few hot pot meals without feeling too hungry.
He found some rare ingredients at home, packed them up, and headed straight for the Jiang residence.
As is customary, I can't get my hands on this beef tallow anytime soon, but I can still gather some good ingredients suitable for hot pot.
The ingredients Xiao Ming brought were indeed rare; the bamboo fungus alone was quite uncommon.
Finding bamboo fungus is largely a matter of luck. When Xiao Ming saw it on the market, he bought it all.
They kept some for soup and hot pot, and packed the rest to send to the Jiang family.
Jiang Feier was about to go out. She originally intended to go through the backyard, but some miscellaneous items had been piled up at the corner gate of the backyard and had not yet been moved, so she went through the front gate instead.
Therefore, after visiting Jiang Xiaoqi's home multiple times, Xiao Ming finally met Jiang Xiaoqi's legendary older sister.
What does it mean to fall in love at first sight and be doomed for life? Xiao Ming felt that this was his experience.
I saw the newly appointed Jinshi once from afar when he rode through the streets on horseback, and I never had the chance to see him again.
He still remembers seeing two identical faces, but he preferred the one with a bright smile and automatically ignored the one that was cold and aloof.
"That's the Fifth Miss!"
"what?"
Seeing the young adult looking somewhat bewildered, Old Li, the gatekeeper, kindly offered an explanation.
"It's not a good place to go out from the side gate, so Miss Wu went out through the front gate. She doesn't usually go through this gate unless she's with her father, brothers, or elders."
Old Li, the doorman, didn't want the guests to think that his young lady was unruly, so he patiently explained the reasons.
This Lord Xiao is a good friend of my young master. Although he is a person of good character, it is still possible that he might misunderstand my young lady. It would be better to explain things clearly.
Xiao Ming hadn't thought about rules or reputation at all; he only realized what was going on after the doorman had gone on for a while.
"Oh, of course, of course. There's no need to be so particular about which door to use. Brother Jiang values his sisters very much; he's not the old-fashioned type."
Huh? Why did he get a counter-interpretation? Old Li was a little confused.
If he couldn't figure it out, he stopped thinking about it and let it go, directly leading the person inside the door.
Once inside, other errand boys will escort you to Jiang Xiaoqi's courtyard.
Although Xiao Ming was already familiar with the route, he still followed the servant obediently, keeping his eyes straight ahead the whole way, showing the demeanor of a very proper and honest person.
Jiang Xiaoqi was pleasantly surprised to see the ingredients Xiao Ming had brought, but Xiao Ming's expression was somewhat unnatural.
"Brother Xiao, you're going to great lengths. These are such rare and precious ingredients. Let's have dinner at home tonight."
Xiao Ming smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Jiang, you're too kind. Your hot pot broth has a unique flavor. I'm just expressing my appreciation."
I've prepared a meal at home, so I won't bother you any longer today!
Hmm? Something's not right!
Is this something Brother Xiao would say? Brother Xiao usually goes along with it in these situations and agrees immediately.
"Never go home for a meal if I can get one," isn't that Brother Xiao's life motto?
Something's wrong! Something is definitely wrong!
Jiang Xiaoqi's suspicious gaze scanned Xiao Ming's entire body like an X-ray, giving Xiao Ming goosebumps all over.
Brother Jiang's gaze is too sharp; he can hardly bear it!
One should never do anything that goes against one's conscience!
The key is that he hasn't done anything wrong yet; he's only just had a tiny thought about it.
Jiang Xiaoqi has six older sisters. Based on past experience, his radar will automatically be triggered when his own daughter is being targeted.
Right now, he really wanted to tie Xiao Ming to a chair and interrogate him thoroughly.
The only unmarried women in the family are the twin sisters, Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister. This brat has his eye on one of their beauties. Doesn't he fear hurting her?
"Will you confess on your own, or do I have to go through the proper procedures and interrogate you?!"