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This girl really has a knack for coming up with the most outrageous ideas, truly infuriating yet somehow amusing.
As each lid was lifted, the crowd could only describe the scene as astonishing. Uncle Bingzi trembled, quickly closing the lids under the piercing gazes of several onlookers. With a hasty remark to enjoy their meal, he dashed out as if pursued by a malevolent spirit.
"Hey, why aren’t you all eating? Do you need me to introduce everything one by one?"
Just as Uncle Bingzi slipped away, Xia Muxin stepped forward. Noticing the peculiar expressions on their faces, she offered her assistance with a hint of mischief.
"What about the Bird's Nest? Why is there no Bird's Nest?"
Rong Li was so furious he felt like he might explode. He glared at the seemingly content Xia Muxin, grinding his teeth in frustration.
"Young sir, you seem quite young; have you perhaps developed an eye condition? How could you not see that large bowl of Bird's Nest right there?"
Shen Muhan glanced at the plate containing the swallow nest, his eyebrows twitching in disbelief. To avoid bursting into laughter at this girl’s antics, he pretended to sip his tea.
Indeed, there lay a complete swallow nest in that bowl, with remnants of swallow droppings around it, making it utterly out of place among the dishes on the table.
Liang Yi rested his chin on his hand, watching Xia Muxin with keen interest. She appeared calm yet slightly wronged, as if she were the one being bullied.
Meanwhile, Rong Li had been oblivious to that bowl because it was perfectly obscured by a soup pot from his angle. Now, following Xia Muxin's finger pointing in that direction, his face turned ashen with rage.
This was Liang Yi's first encounter with such an amusing girl. Pointing at the soup pot with delicate fingers, he asked in a charming voice that had a hint of allure:
"So... may I ask what kind of soup this is?"
Xia Muxin shivered at the alluring voice, unable to suppress her disdain. She had always detested both humans and demons, her gaze immediately darting towards Liang Yi. With a sigh, she lamented the waste of such a beautiful appearance. Then, her eyes shifted, and she asked with feigned curiosity,
"Today is November 11th, Singles' Day. Surely you know that, right?"
In truth, there was no distinction between lunar and solar calendars in this era; Xia Muxin was merely making up a date based on the current lunar calendar. Since they were clueless about such matters, she decided to flaunt her knowledge.
Upon hearing this, Liang Yi furrowed his brow, feeling as though he had fallen into Xia Muxin's trap. However, out of courtesy, he had to ask,
"What is Singles' Day?"
Xia Muxin cast a meaningful glance at the composed Shen Muhan before pausing for effect and then replied leisurely,
"Singles' Day is specifically for those of you who are well past your prime yet still can't find a wife."
As she observed the increasingly gloomy expressions on their faces, Xia Muxin felt a surge of excitement. "This," she continued, "is Three Whip Soup. It is said that drinking Three Whip Soup on Singles' Day will unleash boundless energy for both the elderly and men of your age. If luck is on your side, you might even find love."
Find love?
After a long silence filled with tension, Shen Muhan suddenly smiled and looked at Xia Muxin with a knowing expression.
"What if luck isn't on your side?"
Xia Muxin shot him a fierce glare. Feeling his gaze linger on her made her heart race; perhaps he had guessed the true meaning behind finding love. A chill ran down her spine as her eyes flickered momentarily before she retorted defiantly,
"You get castrated!"
Pfft...
At that moment, Ye Feng had just taken a sip of tea, and as the warm liquid barely touched his tongue, Xia Muxin dropped two words that made him involuntarily spit it out.
"Ha ha, there's no need to be so agitated, Boss Ye. A serious person like you would never do something that would get you caught and thrown into a pig cage or castrated!"
In Tianli Kingdom, there had been precedents for such things. If a married person was caught in an affair, they would either end up in a pig cage or the man would be castrated. Xia Muxin's words were also meant to praise Ye Feng's character, implying he wouldn't seek out married women. However, the situation would be different for unmarried ones or those who were already in brothels.
Xia Muxin's words made Ye Feng cough, his face turning red. He stared at her for a long time before finally lowering his gaze helplessly. How could there be such a woman in front of these men, speaking so openly about matters between men and women?
"Ha, thank you, Miss Muxin. It seems I might be single no more tonight."
Upon hearing this, Xia Muxin's lips trembled slightly. She avoided looking at Shen Muhan and walked directly to the empty bowl to pick up a piece of Abalone.
"If the other dishes don't suit your tastes, then often choose this one; I guarantee it's authentic and delicious."
Looking at the Abalone in front of him, Shen Muhan's eyes twitched. His gaze roamed over Xia Muxin with a hint of mischief before he said in a deep voice:
"Are you sure you want to eat it?"
Xia Muxin nodded vigorously. Of course she wanted to eat it; not only could it help with certain ailments, but it was also good for hemorrhoids—did they know that?
With Xia Muxin introducing it this way, it truly seemed like this dish was the only one palatable at the moment. They wanted to ask more questions, but whatever came out of Xia Muxin's mouth either infuriated them or embarrassed them to no end. Yet she acted as if nothing was wrong, speaking confidently and leaving them speechless.
Rong Li snorted coldly and shot Xia Muxin a sideways glance before picking up his chopsticks to grab the clam and bring it to his mouth.
I must say, this girl's cooking is truly impressive. The abalone he ate was quite a lot, but this unique flavor was a first for him, and it had a strong garlic aroma.
Ye Feng and Liang Yi, seeing this, eagerly picked up the clams and brought them to their mouths.
"Miss Muxin, how come there are clams in the kitchen?"
Just as they swallowed the clams, Uncle Bingzi's breathless voice came from nearby.
Instantly, the few of them trembled, their chopsticks clattering to the ground as they bent over to vomit.
Xia Muxin, however, smiled sweetly at the pale-faced men and said softly, "Uncle Bingzi, you may not know this, but these clams are not only top-notch ingredients for treating leucorrhea but also great for treating hemorrhoids."
Saying this, she picked up a clean pair of chopsticks and grabbed a piece of abalone, her smile taking on an unsettling quality. With a flick of her wrist, the clam fell into Shen Muhan's bowl.
Then she waved her hand and said, "Uncle Bingzi, please clear these dishes away."
Shen Muhan watched this girl wreaking havoc with an even broader smile on his face.
He then saw Xia Muxin lean in closer and whisper in his ear, "Uncle, you said it yourself—it's your mess to clean up."
She spoke lightly, her eyes curving as she walked out.
Rong Li and the others were retching uncontrollably, feeling as if their stomachs might turn inside out. However, Shen Muhan remained seated, observing with a calm demeanor, his gaze steady and unfaltering.
Once they finished vomiting, Uncle Bingzi cautiously approached with a tray. Behind him were nine young servants, each carrying a tray of their own. Yet before the trays were even set down, the rich aroma of food wafted through the air.
"Miss Muxin said that if anyone finds it inconvenient, we can switch to another private room for dining. She... also mentioned that if someone can't eat, they shouldn't force themselves," Pancake Uncle explained, swallowing hard.
His eyes greedily scanned the ten bowls before him; these were not mere dishes but perfect works of art.
Each dish was meticulously crafted, adorned with flowers or other designs they had never seen before. Though these were clearly food, they exuded a floral fragrance that made one hesitate to eat—just a whiff felt like enough.
Shen Muhan's eyes brightened as he focused intently on the exquisite presentation of the dishes, his heart racing. After spending so much time together, he had no idea that this girl possessed such culinary skills; it was truly a delightful surprise.
Yet seeing these surprises laid out for everyone else to admire stirred a hint of jealousy within him.
The astonishment of the others matched Shen Muhan's; some were even left speechless.
They had encountered various forms of art before, but they had never seen food presented in such an artistic manner.
A white radish had been sculpted into the shape of a woman, her expression radiant and smiling, bending slightly as if in apology.
Meanwhile, a carrot had been carved into a chessboard complete with black and white pieces. The material of those pieces remained to be tasted.
Especially that Fruit Platter, with eyes and a nose forming a big smiling face, was truly delightful to behold.
The admiration and surprise in everyone's eyes were evident, particularly in Su Yan-Chu's gaze, which held a complex and tangled softness.
He had thought he might offend a few important guests, but it turned out that Muxin had already planned her next move. Not only did she leave them dumbfounded, but she also gave him such a big surprise.
He understood their personalities somewhat; they would likely not only refrain from pursuing the matter but would also spend a lot of money to have Xia Muxin cook again. As for whether she would agree, that was another story.
After a moment, they set aside their previous grievances and began to dine elegantly.
One couldn't deny that while Xia Muxin could be quite infuriating at times, her culinary skills were simply unparalleled. Rong Li savored the dishes in his mouth, a deep and meaningful smile curling at the corners of his lips...
*
On the way back, Xia Muxin clutched four hundred taels of silver notes, her smile wide as she kept taking them out to hold above her head for a look.
Shen Muhan, reflecting on the day's events, elegantly propped his chin on his hand. Seeing Xia Muxin in such high spirits, a glint of mischief flashed in his eyes as he lazily spoke up:
"Girl, tell me... how do I get rid of my single status tonight!"
- End of Chapter -
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