TSBFL Chapter 34.1

TSBFL Chapter 34. 1

Chapter 34.1: 果凍

Jelly

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Chen Xing looked at the upset Zhao Jing and thought of the arrogant housekeeper who had come a few days ago. He already had a few calculations in his mind, but his face remained calm and collected as he said with a smile, “Miss, but there is no harm in saying what he thinks.”

 

When she saw that Chen Xing’s face did not show any rejection, Zhao Jing breathed a sigh of relief and slowly opened her mouth after her nervous time passed , “Little boss, do you still remember the dessert you sent me last time?”

 

Chen Xing nodded, of course he remembered it, but what the purpose did Zhao Jing meant by saying it right now was totally confusing to him.

 

The guilt on Zhao Jing’s face appears more. She didn’t even dare to look Chen Xing in the eyes, she then said softly: “When you gave me that dessert last time, there happened to be guests at my house, therefore I brought the dessert over to enjoy it with the guest. That guest liked those desserts very much.”

 

Chen Xing vaguely guessed the next story, and as expected, Zhao Jing continued, “I didn’t expect that my mother would see that the guest liked it, so she wanted to send her some more to build a closer relationship. She then took the initiative to send people to threaten you.”

 

By this time, only then Chen Xing suddenly understood why a housekeeper from a wealthy family would go to such lengths for dessert. He still didn’t understand, it’s just a dessert, is it that important to go into hurry mode like that? 

 

Chen Xing thought like this and asked the question directly, and then he saw Zhao Jing in front of him as if she had thought of something. Her originally awkward face immediately emerged with a few haloes of light, looking extraordinarily excited.

 

“Naturally, little boss, you don’t know that I’ve never eaten anything better than that dessert in my life. I’ve been thinking about it ever since I ate it, and if not because I didn’t want to trouble you, actually I’d like to buy some more of it.”

 

Talking to this point, Zhao Jing’s face seemed to blush a little, and she looked exceptionally embarrassed.

 

However, Chen Xing was amused by her innocence. He thought that Zhao Jing was a good girl, otherwise she wouldn’t have stood up for her that day and blocked the slap.

 

Chen Xing turned his mind to the shy girl in front of him and asked bluntly, “So, you came here to ask me to help you make that dessert?”

 

Zhao Jing did not expect Chen Xing to guess her meaning so immediately, she looked at Chen Xing with some embarrassment and nodded shyly, “Yes, that guest is extremely important to our family, and my mother also desperately wants to make friends, so I have to trouble you.”

    

Chen Xing raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Jing, who had turned completely red after she had said this, looking extraordinarily shy, hate not being able to find a crack in the ground and squeezed into it. Zhao Jing was vaguely anxious and gradually had some thoughts in her mind.

 

Zhao Jing looked at Chen Xing, who had not said anything after listening to her words, and felt a little anxious. She was not afraid of her mother’s scolding, she probably would be lectured for a few words only, but she was afraid that if she did not get what she wanted, her mother would ask the housekeeper to come back again for it, and that would not be easy to settle. Although she was not in charge of the family’s affairs, she had heard of the way or the method how the second butler handled matters. 

 

The lucky point was when Zhao Jing was getting anxious and hesitating to tell Chen Xing the whole story, Chen Xing directly opened his mouth first, “Since it is Young Lady’s request, I will accept it.”

 

Both of Zhao Jing’s eyes lit up and she looked at Chen Xing unbelievably, “Really?”

 

Chen Xing looked at her and hooked the corner of his lips, saying in a gentle voice, “Naturally, I will not deceive you.”

 

The anxiety that Zhao Jing had just felt was swept away, therefore she looked at Chen Xing with shining eyes and said happily, “That’s really great.”

 

Seeing Zhao Jing’s happy look, Chen Xing was more and more sure of what he had thought, although he felt that it was none of his business, so he did not pursue the matter any further, but continued to said, “What flavors do you want this time, and how much do you need?”

 

Hearing Chen Xing’s question like this, a bit of confusion gradually appeared in Zhao Jing’s eyes, blinking a bit and asking with some uncertainty, “Flavors?”

 

“Yes!” Chen Xing smiled brightly, showing a bit of his white teeth, “That thing has flavor, so naturally there are flavors to choose from, and since it’s a gift, wouldn’t it be better to have a custom-made flavor? There are many seasonal fruits at the moment, so miss, you can have whatever you want.”

 

Zhao Jing struggled for a while, but could not come up with an answer. 

 

Originally, Chen Xing did not want to be in so much trouble, but he had a good impression about Miss Zhao, so he was willing to give her a little more thought. Looking at her appearance right now, he said directly, “If you haven’t decided yet, why don’t you go back and find out what the guest likes. Even if you come back again tomorrow to tell me, it wouldn’t be too late either.”

 

Zhao Jing’s furrowed brows relaxed, she looked at Chen Xing with a big and wide smile as she said sincerely, “Thank you.”

 

After saying that, she hurriedly greeted the maid and went back, but before she went back, she did not forget to buy a bowl of liang pi and cold noodles from Chen Xing’s stall, which could be taken away with her. 

 

Wait until Zhao Jing left, Qiu Jiu, beside him who had been listening to their conversation, came over and whispered in Chen Xing’s ear, “Why did you promise her?”

    

Coming into contact with Qiu Jiu who had been helping him, Chen Xing was more patient with him, so he gently explained, “Didn’t Gu Lang like that jelly very much? I originally was going to make it for him, and the others are just supplementary, so it’s not a big deal.”

 

Qiu Jiu looked at Chen Xing with a complicated gaze, somewhat touched by the fact that he was so kind to his family young master, only to hear the person in front of him continue talking with his eyes shining brightly:

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“Besides, I suddenly thought that I could sell jelly, too! Ordinary people can’t afford that stuff, but rich people can! Once I have enough money, I can make Gu Lang’s life better.”

 

Looking at Chen Xing with a high fighting spirit, Qiu Jiu moved his lips, wanting to tell him that in fact he really did not need to be so desperate or so hard working, really don’t need to be like that, his family young master actually does not lack of money, but in the end, he still did not say a word.

 

Zhao Jing, on the other hand, her speed is really fast, not waiting until Chen Xing closed his stall, she sat on the sedan chair hurriedly came again. Not only did she tell Chen Xing the flavors that she needed, but also gave her the full amount of prepayment.

 

Look at those quite a lot of money, Chen Xing wanted to refuse and said no but he was blocked by Zhao Jing’s words.

 

“Young boss, I know you are kind, but this time the food is not for me to eat, but for my family to give it away. Naturally, there is no reason for you to work for nothing. Moreover, this is my mother’s personal matter.”

 

Chen Xing remembered that when Zhao Jing said this, a shy look appeared on her face. On the other hand, he also took that money.

 

After closing the stall, Chen Xing did not immediately go back to the Gu Residence, but took Qiu Jiu first to the food market to buy bones, pig skin, and then go to the carpenter shop, with the old carpenter who is already somewhat familiar with the purpose of explaining the intention of the old carpenter, so that he can help rush to make a batch of moulds, paid a fixed amount of deposit money and then went back.

 

When Chen Xing returned to the Gu Residence, he pushed open the door, but did not see Gu Lang, who used to water the flowers there. He was puzzled and a little disappointed at the same time; originally, he wanted to have a few words with Gu Lang and tell him what happened today.

 

“What’s wrong?” Qiu Jiu, who was following behind, brought the wheelbarrow in, and when he saw Chen Xing standing by the door without moving, he was somehow curious and asked.

 

Qiu Jiu’s words immediately woke him up, Chen Xing shook his head, indicating that he was fine, and then together with Qiu Jiu, he moved the things to the kitchen. He started to prepare today’s lunch while putting the bones, pork skin, and other things into the cauldron for stewing.

 

However, not long after Chen Xing was busy, Gu Lang slowly walked in.

 

Chen Xing as if he had a feeling, in the instant Gu Lang came in subconsciously looked over. After seeing the person who came in was Gu Lang, yet he himself did not realize it; he immediately revealed a bright smile, “Why did you come?”

 

Gu Lang slowly walked to Chen Xing’s side and softly said, “I have nothing to do, so I came to see if you need any help here.”

 

Chen Xing let go of the garlic paste he was chopping in his hand and quickly said, “No, no need. I’m fine with Qiu Jiu’s help. Both of us will be done soon. You’re not in good health, so don’t keep coming to places with lots of fire and smoke.”

 

When Chen Xing said this, Gu Lang subconsciously looked at the direction of Qiu Jiu, only to see that he was sitting on a folding stool, seriously peeling the green onions in his hand, with the gray clothes on his body, it looks like there is no difference with the common people who usually live on the streets, not at all like his originally capable and experienced; keen-witted formal imperial guards.

 

Seeing this, Gu Lang stopped his steps and seriously thought whether he would also become like that.

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