Chapter 269 - Chapter 256: Not a Thing (1/2)

Chapter 256: Not a Thing

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However, such an arrangement only made Yuansheng look at Zhuang Qingning with more sympathy, even shaking his head and sighing twice.

The herbal medicine he took last time probably wasn’t very useful, so he came to buy some new ones this time. But instead of buying everything needed, he only bought these three things, presumably to save money.

Oh, Manager Zhuang, it’s not easy.

Thinking so, Yuansheng gave Zhuang Qingning a discount and rounded off the total when settling the account.

That was all he could do.

That was what Yuansheng thought.

Zhuang Qingning, however, did not notice Yuansheng’s thoughts. After thanking him for the concession, she went to stay a while at the tofu shop before looking for Zhang Yongchang.

Firstly, she wanted to discuss the recipe for stewed chicken claws with Zhang Yongchang and suggest that he try it out if he had nothing else to do. This would help him pass the time and satisfy Zhuang Qingning’s craving when finished.

Secondly, she wanted to pass on the exact words Chai Zhengzhen had said last time to Zhang Yongchang.

As for the stewed chicken claws, Zhang Yongchang wholeheartedly agreed. “Stewed chicken claws are sold in many places, but few are actually tasty, especially how to make the claws flavorful, tender but not crumbly, odorless, inelty and off the bone, it’s a tough job.”

“Since this recipe is left by your mother, it must be her proud work. The taste must be excellent. I will try it out in the next few days. We have plenty of chicken claws. We can just get some from the restaurants in the county town. Lian Rong doesn’t have anything to do these days either. He can make the trip and bring you some to taste if it turns out to be good.”

“However, this Manager Chai…”

As soon as he mentioned this matter, the smile on Zhang Yongchang’s face, which was previously due to the stewed chicken claws recipe, faded a bit. He took a sip from the tea cup in front of him and continued, “I’ll have to think about this.”

“I won’t lie to you, Ning. I’ve been the chef at Fushun Tower for so long that I hardly get any rest throughout the year. I just got a break recently and I want to enjoy it for a while more.”

“Let’s talk about this later.”

Zhuang Qingning blinked.

Zhang Yongchang is a man of character, who values friendship and loyalty. He has been working with Feng Yongkang for so many years and has always cherished their past relationship. He probably wouldn’t be able to accept the job offer from Ruyi Pavilion, the rival restaurant of Fushun Tower, anytime soon.

“Manager Chai was just asking. If Uncle Zhang doesn’t want to, I’ll let him know,” Zhuang Qingning said. “Manager Chai didn’t mean anything else. He just mentioned that the chef at Ruyi Pavilion is planning to retire to the county town with his son and wanted to see if Uncle Zhang might be interested.”

“He didn’t imply anything else. He specifically asked me to mention it to Uncle Zhang and not to overthink it.”

“I know Manager Chai. He won’t overthink it, so Ning, don’t worry…”

Zhang Yongchang hadn’t finished his sentence when Lian Rong came into the courtyard, shaking the chicken he had just bought in his hand. “Master, look, it’s the kind you mentioned, right? A six-month-old rooster.”

“That’s right.” Zhang Yongchang took a close look at the chicken’s neck. “Go and kill it. I will make fairy chicken for lunch.”

“Ning, stay for lunch.”