Chapter 59: Xuan Yuan's Apology Feast

  In the following days, Xiaoxiao kept staring at me and talking about Xuan Yuan asking me out to dinner, and mysteriously whispered: "Xiaoxiao, tell me the truth, did Xuan Yuan's apology letter have any other meaning? Hehe, we're almost graduating, I think he's going to make a move soon. Tell me, I'm curious." She added a gesture of zipping her mouth shut.

  I rolled my eyes and said, "Sis, I'm calling you sis, isn't that enough? You're my own sister, can't you not be so nosy? How many times have you asked me this question already? My answer is still the same, it's a genuine apology letter. Yuan Xuan and I are just classmates and friends, don't make wild guesses."

  "Then show me the apology letter, by the way, can you take me to see where Xuan Yuan invited you to dinner? You said I'm a foodie, I don't mind being a light bulb. " She batted her eyelashes at me, making my skin crawl all over the place. Speaking of which, that Xuan Yuan guy really didn't write anything romantic for me, except for saying we agreed to take the entrance exam for the No. 1 Middle School training class together, there's nothing else that can make one feel a little dreamy."

  But since Xiao wants to see it, I really don't want to give it to her. Take her there, take her there, what's the big deal? It can also make some more money, let him bleed a little, knowing that offending me is not a good thing to eat. Hehe, I thought with satisfaction, without thinking that this amount of money was a small dish for Xuan Yuan. I smiled and said: "Okay, I'll go talk to Xuan Yuan now, not only invite you, but also YaYa, ShaoBing, and TieGong, especially Brother Shen. Don't worry, I understand, your intention is not in the wine."

  Xiao Xiao stared at me and said, "You're not allowed to go. You distorted my meaning. You knew I didn't mean that. This is called concept substitution. I won't talk to you anymore." Eh, Xiao Xiao was like this even before her rebirth. Although she was usually lively and cheerful, and had sharp insight into emotions, once the topic turned to Huan Gege, she became like a withered chrysanthemum in the afternoon sun.

  I didn't go to find Xuan Yuan, because I knew that Xiao Xiao had already lost and wouldn't tease me and Xuan Yuan again. However, as for Xuan Yuan wanting to set up a table of apology feast, I think it's too much fuss, actually, there was no big conflict between us.

  When school was over, I told him it was no big deal and he didn't have to take me out for dinner. He knocked on my head and said: "Nan Nan, don't try to save me money, I'm a guy, once I've made up my mind, nothing can change it! Besides, I'm taking you out for dinner because I need something from you."

  As soon as I heard this, I immediately felt at ease. It turned out that he was looking for my help, so it wasn't a free meal after all. But since you can't extend your hand to take something without giving something in return, I had to quickly ask him what was going on, or else I wouldn't be able to help him later.

  I smiled and said: "Alright then, I won't get angry. However, what's the matter? Tell me, let me see if I can help you out. If I can't, then I shouldn't eat your meal for free."

  "You'll definitely be able to help," he said. "As for the matter at hand, we'll talk about it later." He had a completely expressionless face, and then added: "I'm giving you my guarantee, so even if you're not capable of helping me out, I won't blame you, nor will I make you pay me back. Alright?"

  "You think I'm some kind of freeloader?" I said.

  "No, it's just that I didn't see you hesitating," he replied.

  I burst out laughing and said: "I was thinking about where you'd take me to eat! I'm quite expensive, you know."

  "I know, you're expensive. Don't worry, I won't disappoint you later."

  By the time it was weekend noon, Xuan Yuan called me to meet up in Feng Huang City, saying he would take me to a very special private restaurant that I had never seen before. Before meeting Xuan Yuan there, I noticed that he didn't let Uncle Zhang drive him today, but instead waited alone. As for me, I've always disliked making others wait for me or waiting for others, so I usually arrive almost on time. Unexpectedly, he arrived quite early.

  I originally wanted to go over and tap him on the shoulder to scare him, but before I even got behind him, he suddenly turned around and said: "I knew it was you. Let's go."

  "Haven't you been waiting for a long time?"

  "No, I know you don't like waiting for people and will arrive on time. You just arrived a bit early, that's all. Follow me, okay? You're both directionally challenged and map-challenged, don't get lost, I'm not responsible!"

  I pouted, wanting to eat your food, not bothering with you. Xuan Yuan turned left and right, leading me into an ordinary courtyard, the courtyard was not wide, but looking around, it was full of spring atmosphere, a faint fragrance wafted over the not-too-long-not-too-short yard, as if the flower fairy had scattered fragrant flowers in every corner of the world overnight, following the faint scent, I stepped into the courtyard, and from afar, I saw clusters of pure white small flowers swaying gently in the afternoon sunlight.

  As we walked through the courtyard and into the house, a woman in her thirties with a simple yet natural demeanor approached us. "Young Master Xuan Yuan, you've arrived," she said. "The materials you requested are ready. I'll be in the backyard if you need anything." Xuan Yuan led me to the central courtyard, smiling as he spoke. "This private restaurant's dishes have a lot of character, but its biggest feature is that it caters to people's needs - you can cook with your own hands. Auntie Shu has already prepared everything for us, so let's go in."

  As I walked into the kitchen, I found it to be very clean and tidy, with abundant ingredients and complete cooking equipment. However, I had my doubts as to whether the two of us could actually produce edible food.

  Whether it's good or not, I've given up on that. What I'm worried about is whether we can eat at all. Before my rebirth, my dad was the one who cooked in our family. My mom and I were both unable to cook. I still remember when I was very young, my mom had a classic story. She brought the fish my dad made to work at the factory, and his colleagues wanted to try some of the fresh food. But after just one bite, they said: "Nan Zhenggang, your wife's cooking can poison people!" My dad actually finished eating the fish with relish, and even felt lucky that my mom wasn't a good cook, or else he wouldn't have been able to eat it.

  With this kind of inheritance, the dishes I make are not good at all. It's precisely because of this that when I was in my twenties, I still couldn't cook, and my dad comforted me by saying that in the future, I would find a man who is as skilled at cooking as he is to cook for me for life.

  Watching Xuan Yuan put on an apron, seemingly ready to show off his skills, I felt a bit embarrassed. Xuan Yuan looked at me and said, "It's okay, I don't know how to cook either, I won't laugh at you." It turned out he was also inexperienced in the kitchen, so I didn't feel too much pressure.

  But it wasn't until later that I realized cooking requires talent, all he did was follow Aunt Shu's recipe step by step, at most I could be considered a helper. After about an hour, we made salted duck, jade rice fish, chrysanthemum stewed chicken silk and dry eight delicacies, as well as chrysanthemum brain egg soup, it can be said that the dishes of N city and B city are combined.

  The dishes look okay, but I'm a bit skeptical about the quality. After Xuan Yuan put all the dishes on the table, I didn't rush to eat and said: "Xuan Yuan, you're doing a great job for your first time cooking, it looks good! You've worked hard, go ahead and eat first. By the way, should we call Shu Yi?"

  "You don't believe in my cooking skills, okay, I'll be both the chef and the guinea pig then. As for Aunt Shu, she won't come, let's eat."

  Xuanyuan had a taste of each dish, and there was no unusual expression on his face. I picked up my chopsticks and took a bite. It didn't seem like it would be good at first, but after taking a bite, I found that it was actually quite good. It didn't look like something made by someone who was cooking for the first time.

  It's easy to flatter others, so I lavishly praised Xuan Yuan, thinking that whoever becomes his girlfriend will be lucky, although he can be a bit sharp-tongued at times.

  Xuanyuan rarely didn't boast, and said I wanted to eat, so in the future we can come to this private restaurant together. We had a very happy meal, and finally I announced that his apology was formally accepted, and the apology banquet came to an end.

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