Chapter 173 Unsightly Dealings
"I’ll personally present my culinary skills at the Drunken Immortal Inn, and if they don’t suit your tastes, there’ll be no further discussions; on the other hand, should any dish catch your discerning eye, we can then talk about the recipe at length."
Such an arrangement made He Maohong feel utterly at ease, and he quickly voiced his approval repeatedly: "Good, good, good, then we’ll trouble the young lady to make this trip."
Su Yu nodded slightly and then signaled to set off.
He Maohong promptly led his group aside, clearing the way.
Their hasty gathering had been a necessity since upon catching wind of Su Yu’s whereabouts, the staff from inside the inn had mobilized to inquire everywhere until they finally learned she might be leaving town by carriage. They had rushed to the outskirts of town in a panic, fearful of missing this sole opportunity.
As the carriage slowly departed, disappearing into the distance amid rising dust, a chef inside the Drunken Immortal Inn began to speak in low tones, "Cousin, I see that girl is young and still carries a bit of rustic air about her. Does she truly understand the art of cooking?"
The questioner was Liu Ji, the head chef of the Drunken Immortal Inn, and also He Maohong’s cousin.
He Maohong eyed the direction of Su Yu’s departure and slowly said, "Hard to say, but her words are not without reason. There are mountains beyond mountains, and one cannot judge by appearances. Perhaps, this seemingly ordinary village girl holds stunning culinary skills in her hands. If she has genuine talent, she might just be the key to our Drunken Immortal Inn’s turnaround."
"The day after tomorrow, everyone must taste carefully. If the flavor falls short, we simply won’t buy, considering it a no-harm-done trial, a loss that can be dismissed with a laugh."
With these words, a ripple of agreement spread throughout the crowd.
While not everyone excels at culinary arts, savoring delicious foods is a universal enjoyment in this mortal world, irresistible to all.