Cute Wife Gourmet

Chapter 52 Caught

Shopkeeper Li came to the kitchen to inspect it himself. Seeing Ye Jiayao busy there, he did not go over and asked Li Erniang

"Is everything done?"

Li Erniang said, "This is the last dish."

"What do the guests say?" asked Li Er Niang.

Shopkeeper Li said with a smile, "The prince asked Li Yao to come over and toast after all the dishes are served."

"So, it's done."

Shopkeeper Li nodded: "It's done."

When the last dish of Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate came out of the pot, Shopkeeper Li came forward to take a look and couldn't help but frowned: "Why is Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate cooked like this?"

This is a dish that came from the north. The ingredients used are real big red carp. However, Ye Jiayao used shrimp. The shrimp body is wrapped in pork paste and shrimp powder, with two carrot fins inserted on the back and left and right sides of the body, and two green beans on the eyes. The shrimp tail is naturally curled, looking like little goldfish swimming in the water, swimming from all directions. In the center of the plate is a blooming peony flower made of thin carrot slices. The whole dish looks pleasing to the eye.

However, this method completely overturns everyone’s original understanding of this dish. Will it work?
Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "New chef, new recipe. We already have three fish dishes at tonight's banquet, one more will be enough."

I didn't know how the guy who was ordering the food ordered. Three fish dishes were already enough, but he ordered four and might as well have called it a full fish banquet.

Zhao Qixuan, who was drinking, suddenly felt a sore nose and sneezed loudly. Damn it, who is talking about me? Uh... could it be Xiao Su? He suddenly wanted to sneeze a few more times.

Helian Jing has been counting the dishes. Including the cold dishes, there are 25 dishes in total. Have they been served yet?

"Hey, bring the menu." Helian Jing said.

Zhao Qixuan hurriedly said, "Bring the menu and ask Young Prince Jing to order a few more."

Helian Jing resisted the urge to roll his eyes and said, "Damn it, I just wanted to see how many dishes you ordered. Are you going to stop yet?"

The waiter hurriedly brought the menu.

"Young master, don't you want to order food? Bring us the menu." Helian Jing said impatiently.

As he was talking, the waiter came again.

"The carp has leapt over the dragon gate. Gentlemen, the dishes are all served. Please enjoy them slowly." The crisp singing voice was like pearls falling on a plate. To Helian Jing, it sounded like the sound of nature.

Helian Jing turned around abruptly and saw the familiar face that had been tormenting him day and night for many days.

It’s Dayaoyao, it’s indeed Dayaoyao.

What do you call this? It is easy to find something after searching for it for a long time.

Ye Jiayao also saw him, with a bright smile and two deep dimples. Suddenly, a herd of grass mud horses rushed through her heart.

Can I not be so lucky? I just found a job and got busted on my first day at work?

Before serving the dishes, she specifically asked who was present, but the waiter didn't even tell her that Xiao Jingjing was there.

Seeing Dayaoyao's stunned look, Helian Jing's heart was filled with joy. "Hide, I tell you to hide. Even the God is helping me. Where else can you hide?"
If it weren't for Chunyu's advice, he wouldn't have come to see Zhao Qixuan. If he hadn't come to see Zhao Qixuan, he wouldn't have come to eat. If he hadn't come to eat, he wouldn't have seen Dayaoyao. So, there must be a will in the universe. Hahahaha... Helian Jing laughed wildly in his heart.

"Is this called "Leaping Over the Dragon Gate"? Are you sure, man?" someone questioned.

Helian Jing immediately said: "Why isn't it the carp leaping over the dragon gate? Don't you see these little carps? They are so cute, they make me hungry just by looking at them."

You, the bastard grandson of Minister Mu, if you don’t know how to appreciate and have no taste, just stop making noise.

Zhao Qixuan thought this dish was quite interesting, so he said to Ye Jiayao, "Explain it to me."

Ye Jiayao came back to her senses and said, "This is a new way of cooking. Shrimp symbolizes great wealth and good fortune. This is the last dish, which means that wealth and prosperity will be perfect and the host and guests will enjoy themselves."

"Good, well said." Zhao Qixuan clapped his hands. This guy was so good at talking and so handsome, not worse than his Xiao Su. Zhao Qixuan had a good impression of him.

"I'll try one first. If it tastes good, I'll reward you." Zhao Qixuan said.

Helian Jing couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks. He felt that all the dishes on the table became delicious. They were made by Dayaoyao.

The shrimps made of meat paste and shrimp meat are delicious, tender and elastic, and not greasy. Zhao Qixuan praised: "It is both beautiful and delicious. There is nothing to choose from. I came to the right place today."

He then took out a piece of silver and gave it to Ye Jiayao: "My friend is very eloquent. This is a reward for you. Go and call the cook."

Ye Jiayao smiled awkwardly and said, "I am the cook." Everyone's eyes almost dropped. The waiter said earlier that the cook was still young, but he couldn't be that young. How old was he? Sixteen or seventeen? How could he have such extraordinary cooking skills? The problem was that he was so handsome. If he changed his clothes, no one would doubt that he was a nobleman from some family.

Only Helian Jing looked at everyone as if he was laughing at a joke. The boys were dumbfounded! This is my big Yaoyao. Do you think he is the kind of cook with a round waist and a bulging belly and a greasy face?

Zhao Qixuan coughed twice, picked up the wine glass and took a sip: "This is too unexpected. I need to drink some wine to calm down and calm down."

"What's your name?" Zhao Qixuan asked.

"My name is Li Yao." Ye Jiayao said stiffly.

Helian Jing was stunned for a moment. Which one of Dayaoyao was her real name? Then he was relieved. Dayaoyao might not use her real name to avoid him. No matter what she was called, she was his Dayaoyao. Helian Jing nudged Zhao Qixuan with his elbow: "Where is the reward you mentioned? You are so satisfied with the meal, how much are you going to reward, Mr. Zhao?"

Helian Jing knew that Dayaoyao was short of money, so he took the opportunity to help him blackmail Zhao Qixuan.

Zhao Qixuan was well-known among the young men of the imperial capital for his generosity. When he was inspired by Helian Jing, he immediately said proudly, "A thousand gold coins cannot buy me a happy mood. Today I am satisfied and happy. Xiao Shao, take out a hundred taels of silver to reward this young man."

Now it was Ye Jiayao's turn to be dumbfounded. No way, rich brother, can you not be so irritating? My annual income is only one hundred taels, and I earned a year's salary on the first day of work. My heart can't bear it! What's the tip? One or two taels is enough.

Helian Jing joined in the fun: "Since you are so generous, I can't be stingy. Come, I will also give you a hundred taels."

Ye Jiayao's heart skipped a beat. Ouch, I can't stand this any more. Xiao Jingjing, can you please not get involved?
"Um... sir, it is Tianshangju's greatest honor that you can visit us. Our service tenet is to put the guests at the center and make them satisfied. I say that your satisfaction and enjoyment today is the greatest compliment to us. There is really no need for rewards. If you like the dishes I cook, please come more often." Ye Jiayao said humbly.

Manager Li hid outside the door and listened to the wall. Hearing this, he sighed in his heart. Brother Li's words were very well said. This was truly putting the interests of the restaurant first. If it were someone else, he would definitely happily take the reward and not care about anything else. This person is worth cultivating.

Zhao Qixuan laughed loudly: "Li Yao, right? You are really a wonderful person. I like you. Just because of what you said, I will choose Tianshangju and you as my chef when I invite guests in the future."

Ye Jiayao smiled awkwardly: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I have many specialties that I'm sure you haven't tried. Next time you come over, I'll cook them for you to try."

"I'll come too, I'll come too." Helian Jing was afraid that he would not have a share, so he started to mutter.

Ye Jiayao couldn't teach him a lesson because of so many people around, so she could only glare at him with a smile.

Helian Jing was very familiar with this kind of look, and he immediately shut up, but he was very happy in his heart. He thought he would never find Dayaoyao again these days, and would never hear her scolding him or see her glaring at him again, so he was very upset. Now Dayaoyao was standing in front of him, and he would be happy even if she kicked him a few times.

What Zhao Qixuan said was as firm as a rock. If he said he would reward someone, he would do so. In the end, Ye Jiayao still accepted the one hundred taels of silver.

"The prince thinks so highly of you, little brother Li, you should at least show some appreciation!" said Mu Qinchu, the son of Minister Mu, with a sly smile.

"That's right, we need at least three glasses of wine."

The crowd booed.

Helian Jing's face immediately darkened, and Ye Jiayao knew that this boy could not hold back his temper and was about to lose his temper. If he made a scene, it would not be good for Tianshangju, nor for her, so she said, "This gentleman is right. I am a newcomer, and I will need your support in the future. I will toast you three cups first, and I will drink them. You are welcome to do as you please."

The waiter who came in with Ye Jiayao hurriedly served the wine.

Ye Jiayao drank three cups in a row generously.

Zhao Qixuan gave Ye Jiayao a thumbs up. Originally, given his status, he looked down on any cook and gave her a tip just to show off his generosity, but now he really wanted to make friends with her. His uncle, if Xiao Su had half the generosity of this Xiao Li, he wouldn't have to go through all this trouble. He also drank the wine in his glass.

Helian Jing watched Dayaoyao drink one cup after another, and his heart was about to jump out. Can Dayaoyao do it? Will he get drunk?

Ye Jiayao finished three cups and turned the glass upside down, leaving not a drop of wine left. Then she said, "Please take care of me in the future. I will also toast you three cups."

"Three cups are not enough, at least one cup per person!" said Mu Qinchu leisurely.

Before Helian Jing could get angry, Zhao Qixuan spoke up: "Mu Qinchu, did you drink the bowl of wine you owed me first? And you lost a banquet last time..."

Mu Qinchu's scalp tingled, and he tried to cover it up: "Three cups is three cups, Brother Li, but you have to fill the cups!"

Ye Jiayao smiled and signaled the waiter to pour the wine.

Helian Jing looked at the full glass of wine, and his heart was in a panic. He blurted out: "I'll do it..."

Ye Jiayao interrupted him: "Young Prince Jing wants to have a drink too?"

There was a warning in his eyes again.

Helian Jing said sullenly, "I'll have a glass too, fill it up."

Shopkeeper Li outside was already smiling with wrinkles all over his face. What a guy, he can cook, talk, and drink. It's a good thing that the old cow left. If the old cow didn't leave, where would he find such a talent? Haha, Tianshangju is going to be popular again.

(End of this chapter)