Li Fugui was not skilled at making pastries; he couldn’t make many kinds.
Yet, he still boasted in front of the head chef, claiming that he would make all of Xiaotian’s pastries from now on.
He really wanted to make them himself for Xiaotian, and another important reason was that he wanted to tamper with the pastries to create opportunities to et Xiaotian.
While learning to make pastries from the chefs at Yuelai Restaurant, he also started to inquire about the Guo Family.
Surprisingly, it was just as everyone said—Guo Feng had a very good reputation.
With no other choice, he decided to return to Shanshi County to find Wang Xiangxiang for more information.
He said to the staff at the Yuelai Restaurant’s back kitchen, "I’m going back to Shanshi County for a while, I’ll be back soon. If anyone asks for Chef Jiang, make sure not to let it slip, and if soone from the Guo Family cos, just say I will definitely be there on ti."
Li Fugui repeated his instructions many tis, not wanting his identity to be revealed and cause trouble for Xiaotian.
Perhaps he knew nothing about Guo Feng, but that didn’t an the other party knew nothing about him.
After making all the arrangents, he found a horse and rushed to Shibao Town in Shanshi County.
This ti, he only wanted to inquire about Guo Feng and hadn’t planned to return to the Yang Family or reveal Xiaotian’s situation with the Guo Family.
Because he wanted to tell Xiaotian first, to give her so ntal preparation.
He didn’t want Xiaotian to suddenly encounter so many family mbers without any preparation, fearing she wouldn’t be able to accept it, fearing she would be frightened and overwheld.
All of Li Fugui’s intentions were based on how Xiaotian would feel; his love for Xiaotian had reached deep into his bones.
That night he arrived at the Chu Mansion in Shibao Town, and after informing them, a house servant led him inside.
Upon seeing Chu Lian, he cupped his hands and bowed, "Brother-in-law."
"Did you just get here?" Chu Lian asked, as he hadn’t heard any news of Li Fugui’s return, especially so late.
"Yes, I just arrived." Li Fugui replied absentmindedly, his eyes darting around as he searched for Wang Xiangxiang.
Seeing that Wang Xiangxiang didn’t co out, he felt too embarrassed to ask and could only sit and wait.
"Have you finished your research on the dishes in Lin County? Where do you plan to go next?" Chu Lian asked as he sat down.
Li Fugui took a sip of tea served by the Little Maid and replied, "I’ve planned to stay in Lin County a little longer."
Originally, he could have left, but now that Xiaotian was there, he couldn’t go.
Chu Lian felt a bit puzzled hearing this. Are there that many dishes to research in Lin County?
In previous places, he hadn’t stayed this long.
Although confused, Chu Lian didn’t mind, knowing that Li Fugui was an expert in this field, while he was an outsider.
"That’s fine, you decide for yourself. I’ve heard that the dishes you’ve worked on this ti have all been improved upon?"
"Yes, because I think they can be even better."
"..." Chu Lian smiled, thinking to himself that he couldn’t say anything. Truly, Li Fugui was a genius in this area, and he must have been out of his mind to ever think of competing with him in culinary skills before.
They continued talking about dishes and matters concerning the Yang Family for quite so ti, yet Wang Xiangxiang still didn’t appear.
Li Fugui could no longer sit still, remaining distracted and looking around constantly.
Chu Lian could see it clearly; it seed Li Fugui hadn’t co to see him after all. Rather, he seed more eager to see his wife.
Sure enough, as soon as Wang Xiangxiang entered the room, Li Fugui imdiately stood up with joy, exclaiming, "Sister!"
Chu Lian, watching from the side, was filled with jealousy. What was happening here?
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