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Looking at Zhao Hongsheng by her side, Tang Ruyan couldn’t help but give a self-deprecating smile. What use was social status without a caring man to look after and cherish her?

Seeing Tang Ruyan suddenly space out, Zhao Hongsheng’s brows furrowed. What was this woman thinking now? Hadn’t she said she was going to introduce the dishes on the table? Why had she suddenly stopped talking?

Zhao Hongsheng’s gaze grew colder, truly not reliable in a pinch!

"What does everyone think of this ’National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance’ dish?" Since the chess piece was useless, Zhao Hongsheng had to speak up himself.

Zhao Hongde furrowed his brows slightly, but he wasn’t looking at the ’National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance’; he was staring blankly at a very simple lotus root dish in the corner.

Zhao Hongsheng didn’t notice his odd behavior; today’s goal was to get Lin Yuan to compete in a cooking competition, and all his attention was focused on her.

And as for Lin Yuan, she was still eating, and nothing but eating.

While Xia Zheng busied himself adding food to her plate, he couldn’t help but gripe internally.

Had he really brought Lin Yuan with him?

Was he sure he hadn’t accidentally brought Xiao Linshuang instead?

If it hadn’t been for the fact that he’d seen Lin Yi take Xiao Linshuang back to Zhuma Town with his own eyes yesterday, he might have suspected that the foodie before him was that little rascal!

"Well, that..."

He might grumble internally, but when Lin Yuan shot him a look, Xia Zheng still eagerly picked out the dish she had her eyes on.

"Is it really that delicious?" Xia Zheng frowned and took a cautious bite of the honey-glazed lotus roots Lin Yuan had nearly finished half a plate of, unable to help but grimace and shake his head, "It’s not that great, pretty average actually!"

Of course, Xia Zheng wouldn’t know that Lin Yuan wasn’t just eating; she was also tasting the seasonings and cooking methods involved. Although the flavors were indeed delicious, it was still a question of how they would fare if they were put up against Lin Yuan’s own cooking.

Seeing Lin Yuan eat without any semblance of image, Tang Ruyan’s lips curled up into a mocking smile. Just as she thought, the little wench from the village was acting as if she had never seen such ordinary food before!

Of course, Zhao Hongsheng was perhaps the happiest of them all. The reputedly skilled chef Lin Yuan was eating so voraciously that she didn’t even bother to lift her head, which made it seem like there was no need for a contest to determine the outcome.

"Miss Lin, do you find the meal to your liking?"

Xia Zheng rolled his eyes, the question was obviously rhetorical. Couldn’t he see that his Yuanyuan had already devoured several plates full?

Swallowing a pan-fried dumpling, whose ingredients she couldn’t quite identify, Lin Yuan dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin handed by Xia Zheng and nodded with a smile, "Drunken Immortal Residence really lives up to its reputation.

The meals are not only innovative in style but also outstanding in flavor. "

The cloaked figure hiding in the room next door curled his lips in satisfaction, peering through a secret hole in the wall to continue watching the scene unfold.

Tang Ruyan lifted a triumphant smile, "Everyone says Miss Lin’s culinary skills are exceptional. To receive such praise from Miss Lin, it’s clear our Drunken Immortal Residence is truly outstanding."

This flattery couldn’t be more pleasing, greatly satisfying Zhao Hongsheng’s vanity and finally alleviating days of frustration.

It was just unfortunate that Xia Zheng would always deliver the most painful blow to others at the right time.

"Oh! Our Drunken Immortal Residence? So the Drunken Immortal Residence belongs to the Tang family? That’s quite a revelation.

" Turning to Zhao Hongsheng, Xia Zheng asked, "Cousin, does the Drunken Immortal Tower in the Capital city also belong to the Tang family?

I thought they were all owned by your family! "

Tang Ruyan’s lips twitched, he obviously knew what she meant, and yet he chose to say it like this! Wasn’t he intentionally stirring up trouble between her and Zhao Hongsheng?

"Your Highness, that’s not what I meant, I was saying..."

Zhao Hongsheng certainly understood and said with a laugh, "Yanie, no need to panic, my cousin is just joking."

Xia Zheng lifted an eyebrow, continuing seamlessly, "Exactly, Miss Tang, I was only making a joke. I saw you personally serving the dishes just now, and thought you were the new server at Drunken Immortal Residence!"

Tang Ruyan bit her lip, knowing she had to smile, but she really couldn’t bring herself to do so!

Lin Yuan, on the other hand, was laughing heartily. Xia Zheng’s tongue was indeed venomous. While obviously insulting someone, he still made it so that the person couldn’t get angry. This feeling, it was truly wonderful!

Having spoken, Lin Yuan naturally couldn’t show weakness. Otherwise, others might think the owner of the Fragrant Full Building was all hype and no substance.

"The dishes of the Drunken Immortal Residence are, to tell the truth, indeed very delicious."

Just as Zhao Hongsheng and the cloaked man were basking in self-satisfaction, Lin Yuan suddenly changed her tone, and the words that followed immediately left them both feeling awkward and deflated.