Chapter 148: The Culinary Tycoon

I’m anxious, I’m really anxious!

– Do you like me? Baizhu gege.

Xue Baizhu stumbled suddenly, almost tripping, but Brother Chang supported him in time to prevent him from falling.

He straightened himself and looked at Brother Chang as if he had entered a shimmering lake.

It was currently the peak breakfast period in the snack shop. Customers were coming in and out, picking up their orders and paying, creating a constant buzz of noise. It was lively and bustling.

However, at this moment, Xue Baizhu seemed to have entered a magical world where there were only him and Brother Chang. Apart from them, there was no one else.

He could only hear Brother Chang’s voice, and his eyes could only see Brother Chang alone.

Just now, it was Brother Chang who said it, right?

That sentence, he didn’t mishear it, did he?

Brother Chang asked if he liked him? And called him “Baizhu gege,” not “White Pig gege.”

Is this for real?

He couldn’t believe it, especially in such a public setting…

Public setting? Xue Baizhu suddenly realized.

Hehe, a public setting is good. If Brother Chang agrees, he won’t be able to escape.

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“Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you dumb?” Brother Chang waved his hand in front of Xue Baizhu’s dazed eyes and his other hand clenched nervously.

He had thrown caution to the wind today. All the reservations and concerns about saving face were cast aside. If Xue Baizhu denied it, he would be utterly embarrassed.

If Xue Baizhu denied it…

Hmph, then he wouldn’t be his destined partner. He would have been blind and mistaken about the person!

Xue Baizhu blinked, snapping out of his trance in the realm of their own. Suddenly, he half-knelt down, excitedly grabbing Brother Chang’s hands and looking up into his eyes from below, eagerly saying, “Brother Chang, ask me again!”

Brother Chang’s heart was pounding at this moment, and he was also nervous. He pursed his lips and made a gesture as if he was going to pull his hands away, saying, “Never mind, if you didn’t hear it.”

“It can’t be dismissed, how can it be dismissed?!” Xue Baizhu immediately tightened his grip on Brother Chang’s hands, vigorously shaking his head in explanation. He was afraid that Brother Chang would really consider it over, and he would regret it deeply.

He took a deep breath and then looked into Brother Chang’s eyes, speaking with special seriousness and sincerity, “Brother Chang, yes, I like you. I felt a good impression of you the first time I saw you, then I fell in love with the dim sum you made, and then I fell in love with you.”

At some point, the voices in the hall grew quieter and gradually subsided. Everyone was looking at the two at the entrance.

On the other side, Chang Le, who was eating breakfast nervously, grabbed onto Yu Qingze’s arm and kept his eyes fixed on the commotion at the entrance.

Confession!

How exciting!

Yu Qingze winced in pain. Whenever Chang Le got nervous or excited, he couldn’t control his grip. He quickly turned Chang Le’s face towards him and said, “Wife, my arm is going to be useless.”

Chang Le quickly released his grip when he saw it, apologizing with a smile to Yu Qingze. Then, he gently rubbed his arm meaningfully and changed to holding onto his arm, his eyes once again turning towards the entrance.

Yu Qingze: …

On the other side, Brother Chang’s palms were sweaty as he tightly held onto Xue Baizhu’s hand. His heart felt like it was about to burst out of his chest. Even after hearing Xue Baizhu’s words, he didn’t feel a sense of relief, but rather became even more nervous and excited.

Xue Baizhu really liked him!

Brother Chang’s eyes sparkled with a captivating radiance, exceptionally bright. A rosy blush gradually spread across his face as his heart raced uncontrollably. The overwhelming joy seemed to engulf him.

“Brother Chang, I like you,” Xue Baizhu looked at Brother Chang earnestly and repeated once again. Then, anxiously, he asked, “And you, do you like me?”

After saying that, he nervously watched Brother Chang, waiting for the answer that would determine his lifelong happiness.

Brother Chang gathered his thoughts, secretly took a deep breath, and slowly parted his tightly sealed lips. He said, “So, you actually like the dim sum I make.”

Xue Baizhu shook his head and nodded, saying, “I do like the dim sum you make, but that’s just one aspect of you. It’s one way I got to know you. I like your cheerful personality, your adorable laughter, and how you talk with me freely without any sense of hierarchy or distance. I like your eyes, your nose, your mouth, your hands… Basically, I like everything about you. So, do you like me or not?”

Upon hearing this, Brother Chang was satisfied. He blinked and asked, “First, tell me why you were able to recognize the dim sum I made.”

“Huh?” Xue Baizhu pinched his hand and helplessly said, “Why are you asking that now? Can’t you answer my question first?”

Brother Chang shook his head, raised his chin slightly, and said, “No, because you’ve piqued my curiosity.”

Xue Baizhu felt like he had dug his own grave. He deeply regretted not telling Brother Chang yesterday. The romantic atmosphere for confession was completely lost.

He sighed and said, “It’s because the pleats on the dough of the buns and dumplings made by others are pressed and rotated towards the right, while the ones you make are pressed and rotated towards the left.”

“Is that so?” Brother Chang hadn’t paid attention to this detail before. He asked, “What about the sticky rice chicken?”

Xue Baizhu explained, “The lotus leaf shape of the ones you wrap is square, while the ones made by others are elongated.”

“Oh, I see!” Brother Chang nodded thoughtfully, pulled his hand out, and said, “I understand now. Go and have your breakfast, it’s getting late.”

“…Wait.” Xue Baizhu grabbed his hand to prevent him from pulling away and hurriedly said, “You haven’t answered me yet.”

Brother Chang blinked, glanced at their joined hands, leaned slightly forward, and whispered in Xue Baizhu’s ear, “Silly, if I didn’t like you, would I let you hold my hand for so long?”

Upon hearing this, Xue Baizhu’s eyes instantly lit up. He asked excitedly, “Brother Chang, do you… do you like me too?”

Brother Chang glared at him. With so many people watching, but seeing the expectant look in Xue Baizhu’s eyes, he nodded lightly.

“Haha, hahaha…” Seeing Brother Chang nod, Xue Baizhu chuckled like a fool. He then said, “I thought you didn’t like me…”

*Clap, clap, clap*

“Congratulations, congratulations!”

“Well done, Young Master Xue!”

“Brother Chang, congratulations!”

“…”

Suddenly, enthusiastic applause and kind congratulations filled the air.

Xue Baizhu turned his head and realized that everyone in the snack shop was watching them.

“Thank you, thank you, everyone!” He stood up, wearing a joyful expression, and expressed his gratitude to everyone. Then he turned to Brother Chang and said, “Everyone is congratulating us.”

Blushing, Brother Chang glared at Xue Baizhu and playfully scolded, “You’ve embarrassed us. It’s all your fault.”

“Yes, yes, it’s all my fault. Who made me so charming and so fond of you?” Xue Baizhu squatted down again, holding Brother Chang’s hand and said.

At some point, Brother Chang’s mother also stood at the other end of the corridor, watching the scene unfold. He was astonished to witness their public confession and felt a mixture of anger and relief.

Despite being surrounded by so many people, the two of them weren’t afraid of embarrassment. However, seeing Brother Chang find someone he liked filled him with comfort as well.

Xue Baizhu noticed his presence and recognized him as Brother Chang’s mother. He hurriedly walked over, bowed respectfully, and nervously said, “Mother… Mother, I love Brother Chang, and he says he loves me too. Please grant us your permission for him to marry me?”

“……Ah?” Brother Chang’s mother was stunned. Why did he suddenly start calling him “Mother”?

Brother Chang found it both amusing and exasperating. What a silly person…

Xue Baizhu didn’t care about the confusion. Brother Chang also liked him, which made him overjoyed. In any case, he decided to establish their relationship first. He immediately said, “Mother, I will go home now and talk to my mother about it. I’ll ask him to find a matchmaker. Please wait.”

Saying that, Xue Baizhu turned around and walked away.

“Hey, Xue Baizhu, wait, don’t be in such a hurry…” Brother Chang called out from behind.

“I’m in a hurry, I’m really in a hurry! I’ll go back first…” With that, he disappeared in a flash.

His servant, Guipi, held a tray of dim sum and shouted from behind, “Young Master, wait for me! You haven’t had breakfast yet…”

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