Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Valuable Endeavors (1/2)

Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Valuable Endeavors

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“Alright, don’t worry Miss Zhuang, I’ll handle this,” said Lian Rong, pounding his chest and standing tall. “I may not dare to meddle in others’ business, but if anything happens, I will be the first to stand in front of my master. As long as I am here, I will never let anyone lay a finger on him.”

His statement was full of bravado, almost heroically so. If others heard it, they might find it amusing, but Zhuang Qingning knew he meant it.

Zhang Yongchang truly loved this disciple, and in return, Lian Rong deeply revered his master.

“You should also talk to Uncle Zhang, let him be cautious. While we shouldn’t harbor harmful intentions towards others, being cautious of others is also necessary,” Zhuang Qingning advised.

“Not to worry, Miss Zhuang. I understand.” Lian Rong nodded fervently, thanked her for the tofu skin, and expressed gratitude profusely before heading towards Fushun Tower.

Just as he entered the kitchen, Zhang Yongchang returned from a walk and laughed at the sight of the tofu skin in his hand. “This must’ve been sent by Miss Ning, right?”

“Master, you’re really something, guessed it right in one go.” Lian Rong chuckled, “I looked at this tofu skin, it looked smooth and shiny, smelled delicious, too. If Miss Zhuang’s tofu workshop can make such tasty tofu, this tofu skin must be even more delicious!”

“As for this dish, it would be a waste if I were to make it, how about letting master show off his skills? Isn’t my suggestion reasonable, master?” “Reasonable?”

Zhang Yongchang glanced at him, “I can’t see any reason in this at all. All I see is a great glutton in front of me.”

“Look at you, a grown man behaving like a three-year-old, wanting to eat everything you see, always craving for food.”

“You can’t blame me for this,” Lian Rong pouted, looking aggrieved. “Firstly, this tofu skin made by Miss Zhuang is irresistible, it’s hard not to crave it. Secondly…”

“Didn’t you say earlier that one who lusts for food will always think about eating, and about eating delicious, satisfying food? When you can’t get it, you will find ways to make it. It’s only then you can prepare a good dish.”

“At first, you accepted me as your disciple because you saw this trait in me. How is it that in such a short time, you’ve gotten tired of me…?”

“I did say that, but I meant that when you cannot get the food, you should figure out how to cook it yourself, not think of every possible way to make others cook for you.”

Zhang Yongchang huffed, “You’re clearly just greedy, and yet you find so many excuses for yourself. You’re not even embarrassed!”

Seeing that Zhang Yongchang had said as much, Lian Rong fell silent, realizing his plan of having a feast at noon had come to naught. His head drooped, and he looked as dejected as a frostbitten eggplant.

“Look at you, pouting because you can’t eat something delicious…”

“Alright, alright! According to the legends, I must have owed you a lot in my previous eight lives, and this life is about settling those debts.”