Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 168: So Annoying (1/2)

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: So Annoying

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“Uncle, it’s entirely up to you.” Zhuang Qingning said, “But it’s so good you came at this time. I just bought a herring from the town and was planning on cooking a tomato fish dish. Such a big fish, Qingsui and I can’t finish it. Once it’s done, you can take some home and you and Aunt won’t need to cook dinner tonight.”

“You can also taste my cooking skills…”

Although, she didn’t guarantee it would be incredibly delicious, after all, it was her first time cooking this dish since moving here, and she wasn’t certain if her culinary skills had rusted over time.

“That’s not necessary.” Zhuang Jingye waved his hand, “You two keep it and enjoy. I’m actually not a big fan of fish…”

While speaking, Zhuang Jingye looked towards Zhuang Qingning’s strainer.

Zhuang Qingning immediately knew what he wanted, she laughed and removed the stone pressing on top of the strainer, grabbed a handful of mung bean sprouts from inside, and put them into Zhuang Jingye’s small colander. “They would be dried perfectly by tomorrow morning. Despite one less night’s drying time, they’re mostly done, even a bit fresher and softer. You can ask Aunt to fry or mix them cold, they will taste good either way.”

“That’s what I’ve been thinking about.” Zhuang Jingye happy received and said, “Last time, Aunt bought a pound of bean sprouts, paired with your tofu and tofu sheets, together with cucumber, tomato, and peanuts, dressed in chili oil, it was so heavenly…”

Zhuang Jingye could feel his mouth watering as he spoke.

Zhuang Qingning laughed at his reaction.

As the two of them conversed cheerfully, Zhuang Yuanren stood off to the side, feeling a tumult of emotions, as if his heart was a bottle of mixed flavors, it was so uncomfortable. His face took on a listless expression, similar to an eggplant beaten by frost.

In the past, when he returned from school and wanted to talk with Zhuang Jingye, Zhuang Jingye always looked happy and talked with him for a good while, even when he was tired, he wouldn’t stop.

But this time, it was as if Zhuang Jingye didn’t see him at all, and he was just eagerly conversing with Zhuang Qingning.

In Zhuang Jingye’s eyes, he, the future scholar, was not as good as Zhuang Qingning, a tofu-making woman?

Even the bean sprouts cultivated by Zhuang Qingning seemed to be more important in Zhuang Jingye’s eyes?

Zhuang Yuanren’s hand, which was holding the bamboo basket, clenched and then clenched again, turning as white as his knuckles. He no longer had the face to stay there, so he turned and left.

Feeling dispirited.

Zhuang Jingye, holding the bean sprouts, was still talking to Zhuang Qingning. It wasn’t until he noticed that Zhuang Yuanren had left that he turned around and looked at Zhuang Yuanren’s retreating figure. He let out a sigh of relief, saying, “I’m glad he’s gone.”

“Did Uncle, the village chief, see him just now?” Zhuang Qingning was somewhat surprised.

She thought that Zhuang Jingye hadn’t seen Zhuang Yuanren at all.

“How could 1 miss such a big person? You’re really a joker.” Zhuang Jingye laughed, “As soon as I came in, I saw him, but I deliberately ignored him to teach a lesson and make him reflect. I want him to manage Zhuang Ruman and Mrs. Song so that those two troublemakers start behaving.”

“Zhuang Yuanren is very proud, and losing face like this, especially in a matter related to his study at the county’s official school, he would do anything to regain his dignity. Just wait and see how Zhuang Ruman’s family turns upside down.”

“That’s enough. I have to go now. It’s getting late, I should go back and have Aunt prepare dinner. Dayong is home today, he has prepared a pot of wine, and I want to enjoy a drink.”