PWDLAW Chapter 226: Courtesies Extended
Chapter 226: Courtesies Extended
Zhang Shu earnestly said, "Young man how could an old servant like me lie? Anyway, it's really delicious. You'll know once you try it at home."
Under Zhang Shu's recommendation, Ji Yun returned in a daze.
After seeing off the guest, Zhang Shu heard his wife calling for him. He quickly closed the courtyard gate and briskly walked to the outer hall.
"Zhang Shu, please buy some ingredients for me." Ye Muyu handed over the list of ingredients needed for the dishes she planned to prepare for the afternoon guests.
Chicken, duck, fish, and more, she wanted a bit of everything. The menu was soon finalized: Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms and Winter Melon, Roast Duck, Sour Cabbage Fish, and Twice-Cooked Pork. In addition to these main dishes, she prepared some light side dishes: Stir-Fried String Beans, Cucumber Salad with Kudzu Root Powder, Pickled Red Radish, and a Cold Bitter Melon Salad.
For a dessert before the meal, she decided to make Red Bean Sweet Wine. As for the post-meal tea, she planned to end with Winter Melon Tea, an essential drink for cooling down in the summer.
Although it was only early June, the weather was still relatively cool. Yet, Ye Muyu considered the comfort of her guests. She thought, even the servant from the Xie family wore thicker clothes. How about Third Young Master Xie and his sister? In any case, she wanted to make their visit as comfortable as possible to leave a good impression for potential future collaborations.
Yes, Ye Muyu applied the best attitude when dealing with her business partners. This was no different from her approach to negotiating contracts in her previous life.
With the menu ready, Hu assisted in the preparations. Although lunch had already been eaten, Ye Muyu still wanted to prepare the best possible spread for her guests. And any leftovers could be shared with the villagers or sent to the old house, ensuring no waste in the village.
While Ye Muyu was preparing the dishes, Ji Yun hurriedly returned to the Xie family to report the situation to Xie Yu. As he approached the gate, he bumped into Xie Rong.
Ji Yun quickly stopped, reporting what Ye Muyu had said to Xie Rong.
Xie Rong glanced at him "You didn't agree to anything else, did you?"
"No... no..." Ji Yun stammered nervously. Xie Rong frowned "What did Mrs. Chu give you?"
Ji Yun widened his eyes. How could he guess that?
In fact, Xie Rong was just following the routine. In the past, when visiting other families, there were cases where rewards were given. However, the Chu family was just an ordinary farming family. Xie Rong didn't think there would be any valuable reward.
When Ji Yun didn't answer, Xie Rong subconsciously reflected on his inappropriate question. If this information spread, it might seem like Young Master cared about the family background of the Chu family. Xie Rong realized this mistake and furrowed his brow. Ji Yun, realizing this was even more jittery and quickly said, "Mr. Xie, Mrs. Chu gave me a bag of kudzu root powder, saying it can be eaten... I was in a hurry and I forgot to bring it."
"Really gave it?" Xie Rong wasn't surprised that Mrs. Chu used an item instead of money. However, wasn't kudzu root supposed to be a medicinal herb?
Could it be eaten?
Xie Rong was hearing about this for the first time. Although he was curious, he didn't delay his work. He gave Ji Yun a stern look "Wait until I report to Young Master. Later, take me to see that item."
"Yes." Ji Yun dared not refute.
Xie Rong quickly entered the study where Xie Yu was and reported the situation.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yu slapped his forehead, "Oh, I really overlooked this."
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