Chapter 144: The Culinary Tycoon

You Look Particularly Cute When You’re Jealous

Chang Le took the opportunity to have another conversation with Brother Chang and learned that Xue Baizhu has breakfast at the snack shop every day.

In the following days, Chang Le purposely persuaded Yu Qingze to wake up fifteen minutes earlier each day, so they could have breakfast and coincidentally run into Xue Baizhu.

After observing for several days, they noticed that when Xue Baizhu arrived at the shop, the servant would fetch his food, and then he would chat with Brother Chang for a while. They appeared to be enjoying their conversations, but they never talked for too long, as it would end when the servant finished settling the bill.

Chang Le also noticed that Xue Baizhu would always eat the dim sum made by Brother Chang. It was a mystery how he could differentiate them. Chang Le had to ask Brother Chang himself to find out what dim sum he had made that day.

The more Chang Le observed, the more he felt that Xue Baizhu definitely had feelings for Brother Chang.

Brother Chang was attractive, with a pair of lively eyes. He had a lively and cheerful personality, was diligent and filial, and treated people well. He was such a good ger, and if Chang Le were a man, he would also like him.

Chang Le felt that only a good man would be worthy of Brother Chang.

Speaking of which, Brother Chang turned eighteen this year and would soon be nineteen after the Chinese New Year. Getting married at this age was considered late in the village. Because he had previously told his family that he wanted to find his own partner, his parents couldn’t do anything about it. They hoped he would find someone he liked, so they let him be.

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If it’s Xue Baizhu, Young Master Xue…

Chang Le’s lips curved into a smile, thinking that his idea was really great!

Yu Qingze looked at Chang Le, who was staring intently at Xue Baizhu with a smile on his face, and instantly became unhappy. It would have been fine if it was just for a day or two, but it had been three or four days already!

He held Chang Le’s face in his hands, turning it towards himself, and asked unhappily, “Wife, are you enjoying looking at other men?”

Chang Le was baffled:…

After a while, he finally reacted and immediately smiled, his eyes curving with amusement. He gestured playfully, “Husband, are you jealous?”

Yu Qingze nodded solemnly and said, “Yes, I’m jealous. Don’t stare at other men.”

Chang Le blinked his eyes and playfully gestured with a smile, “You look especially good when you’re jealous.”

Yu Qingze:…

Chang Le pulled Yu Qingze’s hand away from his face and gestured, “Don’t you think Young Master Xue and Brother Chang are a perfect match?”

Young Master Xue and Brother Chang?

Yu Qingze turned his head towards the direction of the door, looking at the two of them, and asked Chang Le, “Is this what you’ve been thinking about these past few days?”

Chang Le nodded and gestured, “Young Master Xue always comes and chats with Brother Chang every day, and he always eats the snacks made by him.”

Yu Qingze:… I really haven’t paid attention to this.

Chang Le gestured again, “It would be great if they could be together.”

Yu Qingze took a sip of porridge and said, “That depends on fate. We shouldn’t meddle.”

Chang Le naturally understood this and nodded. In his heart, he thought that if there was a chance to bring them together, he would definitely help make it happen.

That day, the weather was particularly cold, with rain falling and the strong northern wind howling, causing the windows to rattle. It was gloomy and chilly.

Before going to sleep, Chang Le listened to the sound of the wind and rain outside, worriedly gesturing to Yu Qingze, “It’s so cold, I hope the guards are okay. Should we send them a couple of thick coats?”

Usually, when it was mealtime, Chang Le and the others would pack the food into lunch boxes and place them in the storage room. They would go there to eat, and once they finished their meal, they would disappear.

Yu Qingze glanced outside and said, “I don’t know where they are hiding, but they have experience, so they should be fine, right?”

However, he still had some concerns. Yu Qingze took two coats and went for a walk. He asked in the empty hall, “Guard Luo, are you feeling cold? I brought you two thick coats.”

“Thank you, Boss Yu. We’re fine. Please go and rest.”

Yu Qingze looked up, and the voice seemed to come from the ceiling. He placed the coats on a chair and said, “I’ll leave the coats here. If you feel cold, remember to put them on.”

“Okay, thank you.”

In the middle of the night, Yu Qingze and the others were suddenly awakened by a loud noise, which sounded like a fight.

Yu Qingze quickly put on the thick coat and pants, grabbed a stick from the corner, and went out.

The sound was coming from the kitchen. He hurriedly approached the kitchen and found it pitch dark inside, only seeing three figures entangled in a brawl. He couldn’t tell who was who, making it difficult to intervene.

He returned to the room, took out a lamp and lit it. By that time, the fight had already stopped.

Chang Le also woke up and gestured, “What happened?”

“I don’t know, let’s go and have a look.”

The two of them arrived at the kitchen with the lamps, and the area was already illuminated.

“Did we wake you up, Boss Yu?” Guard Luo asked when he saw the two of them awake.

Yu Qingze shook his head and said, “No problem. What’s going on? What does this person want?”

On the ground, another guard was tying up a person dressed in black.

Guard Luo replied, “He entered through the front window, and I wanted to see what he was up to, so I let him in. After coming in, he went straight to the kitchen, so it should be someone from that side.”

That side referred to the Jia family. Ever since Jia Xiaoren was arrested, Xiang Man Yuan had closed its doors the next day.

Just as Lord Cai had speculated, they were indeed still thinking about seeking revenge.

“We’ll take him to the authorities tomorrow. Don’t worry, Boss Yu, you can rest. We’ll handle the interrogation, and we’ll let you know the news tomorrow,” Guard Luo said.

Seeing the person being captured, Yu Qingze nodded and said, “Thank you for your hard work.”

The next morning, it was unclear where the person was taken for interrogation by the guards, but when he returned, he appeared visibly dejected.

Guard Luo informed Yu Qingze that this person was one of the individuals raised by Jia Xiaoren. Since Jia Xiaoren was arrested, those people naturally dispersed, but some of them managed to establish contact with Jia Xiaoren’s father. This person was sent by Jia Xiaoren’s father to seek revenge for his son.

“Don’t worry, we’ll take him to the authorities,” Guard Luo said. He and another guard from the snack shop hoisted the person up, leaving one guard on each side to watch over things, and then they headed towards the authorities.

During breakfast, Brother Chang and the others also learned about it.

Brother Chang’s mother said, “We’ve been going through a rough time lately. With so many things happening, it’s best to go to the temple when we have the chance, pray to the Bodhisattva, and seek blessings for peace.”

Brother Qing said, “I heard a gentleman say a couple of days ago that the Anfu Temple in the eastern part of the city is quite spiritual. They recently got a new abbot with profound spiritual powers, and many people have been going there to pray for peace and have him recite sutras to bless them with peace and safety.”

Upon hearing this, Chang Le felt somewhat intrigued. They had indeed experienced many things over the past year.

“Brother Le, tomorrow is the fifteenth, and you don’t have to undergo acupuncture. How about we go to Anfu Temple to pray to the Bodhisattva? Let’s bring back some blessings of peace,” Brother Chang suggested.

Hearing this, Chang Le nodded.

Yu Qingze didn’t have much opinion on this matter. He used to be a materialist, but ever since he experienced the phenomenon of transmigration himself, his worldview had been overturned. It seemed as if there truly existed some incredible and inexplicable forces in the world.

Well, at this point, he adopted an attitude of “rather believe it exists than dismiss it.” Besides, if it could bring peace of mind to Chang Le, he thought it was quite good.

The next morning, Chang Le and Brother Chang set off in a carriage.

Anfu Temple was situated on a nearby mountain in the eastern part of the city, and it was bustling with incense. The rain had stopped that day, and it being the fifteenth, there were many people coming to pray for blessings.

They instructed the coachman to park the carriage at the foot of the mountain, and Chang Le and Brother Chang proceeded up the mountain with their incense and candles.

After paying their respects to the Bodhisattva, the two of them specifically went to the newly appointed abbot to request blessings of peace.

The place was crowded, and they had to wait in line for quite some time before it was their turn.

Chang Le requested five blessings of peace, one for each member of their family, praying for their health and safety.

Brother Chang also requested blessings of peace for each member of their family. As they were about to leave with the blessings, the abbot suddenly said to Brother Chang, “Esteemed donor, I perceive the signs of spring in your brows and the aura of romance on your face. The red phoenix star is stirring, indicating a fortunate encounter with a significant other in the near future.”

“Huh?” Brother Chang was perplexed and asked, “Master, are you referring to me?”

Chang Le, who was listening nearby, suddenly brightened his eyes!

Fortunate encounter with a significant other!

The abbot nodded and said, “This person is a suitable match for the donor. Please do not miss this opportunity.”

Upon hearing this, Brother Chang became interested and asked, “Master, may I know the surname and name of this significant other and what they look like? How can I recognize that they are the one for me?”

The master wore a mysterious expression and said, “This is the secret of fate. The donor must rely on their heart and personal intuition.”

“I see. In that case, Master, may I request a marriage charm as well? Please consult with the Bodhisattva and bless me with the opportunity to meet my significant other soon,” Brother Chang sat back down and spoke to the master.

So, Brother Chang obtained another marriage charm.

After the two of them left, a figure approached the master, bowed, and said, “Thank you, Master, for your assistance.”

Leaving Anfu Temple, the two of them walked down the mountain.

Brother Chang held the marriage charm, examining it with delight and a beaming smile.

Chang Le looked at him teasingly and said, “Don’t be in such a hurry. Who knows, you might meet your significant other today.”

Brother Chang blushed slightly, a rare sight, and playfully bumped Chang Le with his arm, saying, “There’s no need to rush. It would be great if I can meet them next year.”

Chang Le gestured and said, “Perhaps they have already appeared and are waiting for you to cross paths. Didn’t the master mention it would be in the near future?”

“Really?” Brother Chang couldn’t help but look up and daydream. It would be wonderful if someone as good to him as Boss Yu was to Chang Le could come into his life.

Lost in his thoughts, Brother Chang accidentally missed a step and twisted his foot on the stone steps.

“Ouch, it hurts!” Brother Chang cried out in pain, almost stumbling if Chang Le hadn’t swiftly held onto him.

Chang Le helped him sit on a nearby stone, gesturing, “How is it? Does it hurt a lot?”

“It hurts, feels like a sprain,” Brother Chang touched his left ankle, frowning.

Chang Le removed Brother Chang’s shoe and sock, revealing a red and swollen ankle. He gently touched it, causing Brother Chang to wince in pain.

Seeing this, Chang Le was about to put the shoe and sock back on and carry Brother Chang down the mountain.

At that moment, two figures stood in front of them.

“Brother Le, Brother Chang, what happened to you two?” It was Xue Baizhu and Dr. Ye standing before them.

Both of them looked up and saw Xue Baizhu and Dr. Ye. Chang Le felt a surge of joy; Brother Chang’s significant other had arrived!

Upon seeing Dr. Ye and Xue Baizhu, Brother Chang furrowed his brow and explained, “Dr. Ye, Young Master Xue? Are you here to pray for blessings too? I accidentally twisted my foot.”

Upon hearing this, Xue Baizhu immediately approached and squatted down, frowning. He said, “Let me take a look.”

Chang Le gave him space and stepped aside.

Xue Baizhu half-knelt, holding Brother Chang’s left ankle with his left hand and gently extending it. He carefully examined it and checked again, saying, “It’s a sprain, but there’s no bone injury. It’s not serious.”

Upon hearing that it wasn’t serious, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, Xue Baizhu helped Brother Chang put on his sock, securing it in place. He squatted down and said, “Come on, I’ll carry you down.”

“What? You’ll carry me?” Brother Chang looked at Xue Baizhu’s back, hesitating for a moment, and said, “I… I can go down by myself. I can find a tree branch to lean on.”

Xue Baizhu said, “Come on, it’s better to go down quickly and apply some medicine.”

“I… I’m quite heavy.” It was evident from his scholarly appearance that he wasn’t accustomed to strenuous activities. Could he really carry me? Brother Chang had some doubts.

Xue Baizhu chuckled and glanced at Brother Chang, saying, “Don’t worry, I won’t drop you.”

Brother Chang looked at him and then glanced at Chang Le.

Chang Le nodded at him while holding his shoes.

“Well then, I’ll trouble Young Master Xue,” Brother Chang reluctantly climbed onto Xue Baizhu’s back.

“Make sure you hold on tight,” Xue Baizhu secured Brother Chang’s legs and stood up in one smooth motion, a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth as he walked down the mountain.

Chang Le supported Dr. Ye as they followed behind. In his heart, he thought to himself, the words of the master truly have power.

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Author’s note: Brother Chang frowned, thinking to himself, “This frail body of mine…”

Xue Baizhu raised an eyebrow and asked, “Want to try a princess carry?”