Chapter 76: Master! Accept Us
Little Huang and his two companions exchanged a look, having a hushed discussion amongst themselves.
Xiao Lu was pushed forward. He put on a smile, looking at Gu Xulin with a hint of embarrassment. "How could we let you do it? You’ve already done so much by letting us take shelter from the rain with you."
"Besides, I’ve passed a few chef certification exams myself. Give me a chance to show what I can do."
When Xiao Lu smiled, the turtle tattoo on his face crinkled up with his skin, looking utterly ridiculous.
And yet, Xiao Lu himself seemed to think he was quite the looker, even throwing a flirtatious wink at the group.
Everyone else: ...
’What should I do? I really want to laugh! But that would be so rude.’
Since the other man had put it that way, Gu Xulin was at a loss. What could he say? ’That I’m worried you’ll poison us?’
If he actually said that, they’d surely fly into a rage out of humiliation.
They’d probably resort to violence right away.
When Gu Zhao saw the turtle tattoo move along with the wrinkles on his face, she burst out laughing.
Xiao Lu looked over at her.
Gu Zhao roared with laughter. "Your tattoo is so cool! Hahaha."
Hearing her praise, Xiao Lu instantly grew even more smug.
Xiao Lu took some dried vegetables out of his bag and quickly prepared the ingredients.
Gu Xulin stared at him without blinking, watching to make sure he didn’t add any strange substances to the food.
Xiao Lu felt so restricted under the intense scrutiny that he started cursing inwardly.
Just as he was about to toss the ingredients into the pot for a stew, he saw several rabbits hopping over!
He looked at the rabbits in pleasant surprise. "Looks like our luck is good today! We can add another dish to the meal."
"The rabbits on this grassland are different from anywhere else. Their meat isn’t just firmer, it also has a unique, grassy fragrance!" Xiao Lu explained with a smile.
Little Huang and Little Black immediately tried to grab them, but the rabbits reacted swiftly and gave them a few good bites.
"Who do you think you are, trying to catch us!" one of the rabbits said, kicking its leg arrogantly.
"This leg isn’t just a leg! It’s a special treasure for charming pretty ladies!" The rabbit shot several flirtatious winks at Gu Zhao.
Unfortunately, Gu Zhao couldn’t understand a word of it, so she looked toward her two eagles.
The two eagles turned their heads away.
’This is clearly a little vixen trying to steal our human! We’d have to be stupid! Our brains would have to have packed up and left! There’s no way we’re translating for a love rival!’
[Are they really letting them cook? They could slip a whole pot of knockout drugs in there and no one would know.]
[I’m just saying... Brother Lin, isn’t your staring a little too obvious?]
[Rabbits! Rabbits! I’ll bet you a dime these rabbits are definitely here for our Monkey King!!]
[Why do the Hast Eagles look a little jealous? That little head turn... just how many romantic debts has Gu Zhao racked up?]
"Hiss... these rabbits have quite a temper," Little Huang and Little Black said, laughing awkwardly after being bitten.
Then they tried to grab them again.
"You guys are so dumb," Zhong Mingrui said with a disdainful pout. ’Why are they trying to steal Big King’s rabbits?’
’These rabbits obviously came to seek refuge with Big King.’
A murderous glint flashed in Little Huang and Little Black’s eyes.
’Some little brat dares to curse us out! He must have a death wish!’
Zhong Siqi clapped a hand over Zhong Mingrui’s mouth, exasperated. "Alright, you’re the big genius here, you’re the smart one. Now be quiet and don’t disturb your Big King while she’s working her magic."
’He’ll really provoke just about anyone...’
I really wish my mom had given me an older brother...
"So stupid," Song Jina muttered, her eyes also fixed on the rabbits. ’Wild rabbits belong to whoever catches them!’
Song Jina and Zhou Lan immediately got up and surrounded the rabbits, preparing a pincer attack.
Ye Zuiyi and her companions merely glanced at Song Jina, mocking her relentlessly in their minds.
’It’d be a miracle if you could snatch anything away from that psycho, Gu Zhao.’
The rabbits panicked!
"What are you doing?! Are you bullying us just because you think we can’t talk?!"
The rabbits nimbly dodged and then dashed straight into Gu Zhao’s arms.
All five rabbits squeezed into Gu Zhao’s embrace.
"Waaah, pretty lady~ Please eat us! We only want to be eaten by you!"
"That’s right! Our bodies and souls belong only to you~" one of the rabbits said, blushing.
Gu Zhao looked at her two eagles.
Little Eagle said, "They want to be turned into spicy rabbit."
Big Eagle shot Little Eagle an appreciative glance. It wasn’t an inaccurate summary.
Gu Zhao hugged the rabbits. "I will grant your wish!"
"What do you think you’re doing? Don’t tell me you plan to keep them all for yourself! Everyone who saw them gets a share," Song Jina snapped, glaring at Gu Zhao.
She felt humiliated after being outsmarted by the rabbits.
’Besides... what’s wrong with these rabbits? Why are they running into Gu Zhao’s arms?’
"These are our Big King’s rabbits," Song Yi said, looking at Song Jina sternly.
Song Jina shot him a look, a flash of displeasure in her eyes. "What, are you guys going to pretend you’re some kind of ’Fubao’ now? Or can you suddenly control animals?"
She then shot a mocking glance at Ye Zuiyi and her group.
Ye Zuiyi’s face turned pale.
Ye Zexi’s heart ached for her. "Don’t think I won’t teach you a lesson just because you’re a kid." He turned to Zhou Lan, the corner of his mouth lifting in a smirk. "I seem to recall that Ms. Zhou and my Ye Family have a few business deals together..."
Zhou Lan’s expression stiffened. ’Threatening me with my job... What an idiot.’
"Young Master Ye, An’an spoke out of turn. I’ll be sure to teach her a good lesson when we get back," she replied with a gentle smile, the corners of her eyes crinkling in a way that felt warm and approachable.
[How has the Ye Family not gone bankrupt yet? All they know how to do is threaten people! I hope they go under!]
[Zhou Lan is so gentle!]
[That move from Ye Zexi is so low-class, isn’t it? Threatening someone over a business deal? Does that make him feel powerful?]
[Am I the only one who caught the ’Fubao’ reference? It’s a jab at Ye Zuiyi, right? Hahaha.]
Ye Zexi’s face was cold. ’When I get back, I’ll make Zhou Lan and her daughter pay for this!’
Zhong Mingrui stepped in front of Song Yi. "These were our Big King’s rabbits to begin with."
"Our Big King is the ruler of the animal kingdom."
Song Jina looked disgusted. "That’s so dumb. You actually believe something made up to trick little kids."
Gu Zhao patted a rabbit’s head. "Go bite her."
’I still haven’t forgotten what happened at the airport! She made Song Yi cry. I was actually starting to feel bad about getting revenge, since she ended up taking the blame for me back then.’
’Well, that solves that! No more hesitation!’
Little Eagle immediately translated for the rabbits, "Bite her!"
The rabbits immediately lunged at Song Jina. Completely oblivious to the danger, Song Jina was instead thrilled that the rabbits were actually running toward her!
’Does this mean I’m an even bigger Fubao than Ye Zuiyi?’
"AH!" Before she could enjoy the moment for even two seconds, the rabbits bit her several times.
Zhou Lan was shocked and immediately rushed forward to help.
A smirk played on Ye Zexi’s lips. He glanced at Gu Zhao, feeling a lot more satisfied.
’She must be doing this for my sake.’
’I knew it. How could a five-year bond be broken so easily?’
Little Huang, Xiao Lu, and Little Black were stunned. ’Why would rabbits listen to a child?’
’Is that even possible?’
’Could this be... the mystical power of the East?!’
Suddenly, a wave of relief washed over them. ’Thank goodness she’s not our target!’
’We have to ask her to be our master! We must learn this mystical power of the East!’
Zhou Lan and Song Jina both ended up with several rabbit bites.
The rabbits, proud of their battle achievements, sat before Gu Zhao, looking exceptionally smug.
"Pretty lady~ You have to eat lots of us! My legs kick eagles all day, so they’re guaranteed to be delicious!" one rabbit said, looking shyly at Gu Zhao before flopping onto the ground with a THUD.
The other rabbits all flopped onto the ground as well, having bitten off their own tongues.
The rabbits were afraid Gu Zhao wouldn’t have the heart to eat them, so they went ahead and did the deed for her.
The gazes of Little Huang, Xiao Lu, and Little Black shifted from shock to pure worship!
’She can even control animals to kill themselves?’
"Master! Please accept us as your disciples!!" Little Huang dropped to his knees right in front of Gu Zhao.
"Is this the great power of the East?! Master! Please accept us!"
"Master! You’re like a father to us now!"