57 Dumb Donkey Wants To See Her (2/2)

”Brother Chunyu, try it! Big Yaoyao made them, they are delicious! Especially this shiitake mushroom, you can't find it anywhere else,” Helian Jing said.

Ah Xing smiled. ”This is a new dish that the restaurant just launched.”

Xia Chunyu froze. Indeed, it couldn't be found anywhere else, except... I've seen this at Black Wind Ridge.

Although it wasn't served in an iron pan then, the fragrance of the still sizzling meat, made his heart race. Xia Chunyu tried the shiitake mushroom, the meat patty on top was crispy, and the shiitake mushroom at the bottom was succulent and tender. The familiar taste of the dish was scrambling his memory.

He tried the sweet and sour carp next and found that the balance of the sweetness and tanginess was just right.

He felt as though his heart was about to jump out of his mouth.

Multiple thoughts flashed through his mind. Perhaps this Jin Yao and Yaoyao have the same master… perhaps, Yaoyao did not die and she taught Jin Yao this dish… perhaps Jin Yao is Yaoyao…

”Well, how is it? Delicious, right? I told you!” Helian Jing urged excitedly.

Xia Chunyu told himself to calm down. The higher the hopes, the greater the disappointment. If he made a rash mistake, it would be very embarrassing. Anyways, there was still the crab powder pork meatballs and the simmer-fried spare ribs to judge. Yaoyao has also made these dishes before and he wanted to taste them first before he let himself expect more.

”It is passable,” Xia Chunyu said in an off-handed manner.

Helian Jing pouted. Everyone has always said that he has a picky mouth, well, in his opinion, Chunyu was pickier than the two of them. How could big Yaoyao's divinely delicious meal just be passable?

”How old is this Jin Yao of yours?” Xia Chunyu asked casually.

Helian Jing thought about it for a while. Big Yaoyao looked a lot younger than him, he just liked to be the boss and lecture him.

”16 or 17, I think? I never asked, actually.”

Xia Chunyu's heart stuttered. They were not far apart in age.

”He intends to stay in Heavenly Residence? After he gave you so much help, you are not going to find him a better job?”

Helian Jing wrinkled his nose in distaste. ”I want to, but Big Yaoyao wants to make it on his own. He wants to succeed on his own. He doesn't want to be looked down by others that's why he purposely hid from me.”

Xia Chunyu nodded in understanding. Yaoyao was like that too, a little unreasonable and very hardworking. She never asked for anything from him. The only thing she begged him for was keeping Da Bao and Er Bao and... not to abandon her.

”He has principles and a backbone, I'll give him that,” Xia Chunyu replied.

”Yeah, he's impressive. I don't even come close compared to him,” Helian Jing admitted discontentedly.

Xia Chunyu sneered jokingly, ”At least you have self-awareness.”

Helian Jing ignored the jibe and said, ”Brother Chunyu, my brother said that if I'm successful in organizing grandmother's birthday feast, he will arrange an assignment for me.:

Xia Chunyu patted him on the shoulder, cheering him up. ”Don't worry. You can do this.”

Helian Jing smiled gratefull. ”Go on, eat, eat.”

Dish after dish was served.

Xia Chunyu could count two dishes tasting similar to Yaoyao's as a coincidence, but all of them? He was afraid to hope, but he could not help it.

”Little Jing, this friend of yours has quite the skill. Invite him out here, I want to meet him. You've also got me curious as to how this man could get your admiration,” Xia Chunyu jested, forcing himself to adopt a relaxed posture.

Helian Jing was very hesitant. Big Yaoyao told him not to bring brother Chunyu to the restaurant, and yet here he was. Big Yaoyao would be angry for sure.

”He's... um, he's very busy!” Helian Jing stammered.

Ah Xing, hoping to please both noblemen, said, ”Brother Yao should be free right now. There are not many customers this afternoon.”

Xia Chunyu immediately ordered, ”Invite him over.”

”Yes, sir, I will go at once.” Ah, Xing ran to the kitchen excitedly. The new customer seemed to be satisfied with brother Yao's dishes, and might even give them some tips.

Helian Jing opened his mouth to stop him but Ah Xing was already gone.

In the kitchen, after Ah Xiang relayed the message to Ye Jiayao, she carefully asked, ”Do you know who is with the prince?”

Ah, Xing answered, ”I heard Young Prince Jing call him Brother Chunyu.”

All the blood drained from Ye Jiayao's face. She got so lightheaded she thought she was going to pass out.

F*ck! That dumb donkey wants to see her! What could she do? She doesn't want to see him!

Deng Haichuan walked over to her and said, ”Brother Yao, Cloud Suite on the second floor just ordered another grilled shiitake.”

Ye Jiayao stared at Deng Haichuan, an idea forming in her head. She pulled him aside hurriedly and carefully whispered her plan to him.

Deng Haichuan's eyes widened. ”Brother Yao, this is not a good idea!”

”Well, good or not, it doesn't matter. I am busy. I have no time to chat with those big masters. It's alright, Young Prince Jing will not scold you. If anything happens, I promise, I will take the blame. Remember what I said, okay? Go, quick! If there are rewards, it will all go to you!” Ye Jiayao pushed him out.

Deng Haichuan could only brace himself as he went up with Ah Xing to the Lotus Suite.

”Will this work? What if the customers get angry? That new sir looks imposing, even Young Prince Jing was respectful to him,” Ah Xing worried.

Deng Haichuan was covered in cold sweat. ”I don't know, but whatever happens, brother Yao said he'll take the blame.”