Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Chapter 15 The Situation is a Bit Awkward l (1/2)

Chapter 15: Chapter 15 The Situation is a Bit Awkward l

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The first time Wei Ruo set foot inside the Bamboo Garden, she had noticed the bamboo there, which had not yet sprouted shoots.

Today, when she returned, the bamboo shoots had grown as long as her arm. If not consumed soon, they would age.

Wei Jinyi was compelled to cease his writing again, and looked up at Wei Ruo: “Do as you please.”

His expression was one of indifference and coldness; his agreement stemming from a desire to avoid further conversation with Wei Ruo.

“Alright, thank you, Second Brother. I will return to you shortly with a serving of aromatic bamboo shoots.”

We Ruo thanked him, and ran to the bamboo shoots, plucking each one that had grown to the right size.

She then rushed back into the kitchen.

The small kitchen emitted a fragrant aroma, and Xiaobei, who lacked restraint, was grinding ink while swallowing his saliva.

Alas, the Young Master’s composure was indeed strong; the intoxicating aroma had no effect on him. His pen strokes remained steady.

Unlike him, who wasn’t even hungry to begin with, but the aroma made him feel as though his stomach, the Wuzang Temple, had surrendered first.

After a while, Wei Ruo and Xiumei emerged.

We Ruo carried a tray with a few dishes of unknown seasonings, while Xiumei carried a steaming pot from which the aroma wafted.

Both of them entered the pavilion, and Xiaobei was perplexed: “Miss, what are you up to?”

“I’m having hot pot with you! Clear the writing tools from the table.” Wei Ruo aimed for the only stone table inside the pavilion.

The table was currently littered with Wei Jinyi’s Four Treasures of writing supplies.

“You can keep it and enjoy it yourself. I don’t need it.” Wei Jinyi coldly declined.

“No, I promised that there’s a portion for you. Otherwise, wouldn’t I be taking advantage of you? I don’t like exploiting others.”

As the saying goes, borrowing and returning ensures future lending. She would need to use the Bamboo Garden’s kitchen again in the future, so today’s favor had to be returned to prevent difficulty later on.

“Besides, I’ve made servings for four. If you don’t eat, the leftovers will be wasted! The seafood was caught by fishermen who risked their lives. We need to do them justice by eating it all.”

Servings for four? Xiaobei was surprised, there was a portion for him too? But he was a servant…

Wei Jinyi looked at Wei Ruo, contemplating something. It seemed as if he wanted to refute Wei Ruo but didn’t speak out.

After a while, he compromised, got up, and cleaned up the books, ink, paper, and inkstone from the table, making room on the stone table.

Xiumei immediately put the pot on the table. Seeing the layer of bright red oil on it, Wei Jinyi knitted his brows.

Then Wei Ruo placed the bowls and plates: “This is my secret dipping sauce, Second Brother, you must try it.”

The main ingredient of the dipping sauce was her secret soy sauce, mixed with a bit of spring onion and mashed garlic. It tasted deliciously sweet, perfect for dipping seafood.

Staring at the little plate with unknown contents in front of him, Wei Jinyi frowned even more.