Chapter 24

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

How could Liu Xianniang agree? “Xiaoyu, that’s not a place people like us should go.”

50 copper coins for a bowl of noodles was too expensive.

She had seen the stall on the street just now. A bowl of wonton was only 10 copper coins, and they even had meat filling in it.

“There’s a stall over there that sells delicious handmade noodles. I’ll take you there.” Rong Xiang suggested, thinking that Mao Xiaoyu wanted to eat noodles too.

Mao Xiaoyu shook her head. “I don’t want to eat noodles. I want to eat stir-fried vegetables and meat.”

It was not easy for her to come out. She did not have to hide in her room and eat secretly with her mother. Mao Xiaoyu would not let this opportunity go.

It was not as if she did not have any money right now. The 100 taels of silver were still in her pocket.

If she did not spend the money, it would always be a piece of paper. What was the use of holding it in her hands?

Mao Xiaoyu, who had never been poor, naturally had her own view on money.

Seeing how insistent Mao Xiaoyu was, the two of them could only compromise.

Although Rong Xiang had limited money, he still had some family assets. He could only let Mao Xiaoyu pay for the meal first and return the money when he got home.

“I didn’t bring enough money with me. Xiaoyu, help me pay for it first. I’ll bring it to you when we get home.”

“No need, I just wanted to treat you to a meal to repay you for saving my life the day before yesterday.”

“That’s right. When Xiaoyu was at home, she already said that she would repay you for saving her life. This meal will be on Xiaoyu.” Although Liu Xianniang’s heart ached for her daughter, she still agreed with her.

Mao Xiaoyu did not care about what the two people behind her thought. All she wanted to do now was to go to the restaurants of this era and experience the taste of the food here.

As she swaggered into the Hundred-flavor Pavilion, the waiter at the entrance came up to her.

“Three guests, please come in.” The waiter led the way and wiped the table again.

It was not time for lunch yet, and there were only a few tables of guests in the entire lobby.

Under the waiter’s introduction, Mao Xiaoyu ordered six dishes in one go.

“And a hibiscus peony cake!” The name sounded pretty, but she did not know how it would taste.

“I also want…”

“It’s enough, we only need these!” Liu Xianniang almost reached out to cover her daughter’s mouth.

Were seven dishes not enough for three people? She wanted to order even more…

“Let’s eat the food, and if it’s not enough, we’ll call for more!” Mao Xiaoyu said to the waiter.

“Yes, Miss!” the waiter quickly responded and ran to bring a pot of tea.

As she drank the hot tea, she listened to her mother’s muttering.

“Tell me, why did you order so many dishes? What if you can’t finish them?”

“Mother, don’t worry. We will finish it,” Mao Xiaoyu said indifferently.

In her opinion, Rong Xiang’s appetite was definitely not small, and Mao Xiaoyu was afraid that it would not be enough.

She could not let the guest leave on an empty stomach when he was treating them to a meal!

Liu Xianniang just reminded her that she did not want to waste food.

Rong Xiang had helped them so much, and they should thank him.

Just as the dishes were served, Manager Li heard the commotion and came over. Oh, Brother Rong has brought his family over for dinner!

It was like the sun had risen from the west. He never thought that one day he would be able to earn Rong Xiang’s money.

It was not that Rong Xiang was poor, but he did not have such a high demand for food, so he was not interested in such ‘high spending’.

Rong Xiang nodded. “I’m accompanying Auntie to walk around town. It’s a good opportunity to come to your restaurant to try some food.”

“Alright, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied!” Manager Li greeted.

In this town, his family’s business was the best.

Except for the celestial chicken and the meat, which took a little longer, the other dishes were served one by one.

“You guys eat first, then I’ll get back to work!” Manager Li was also a tactful person. Seeing that the dishes were already served, he took the initiative to leave.

“Take care, Manager Li.” Rong Xiang replied politely.

With no one else around, Mao Xiaoyu and the other two picked up their chopsticks.

“Well, the food in the restaurant is so delicious!” Although the taste was not as good as the ones she had eaten before, it was not easy to make such a taste in a situation where there was a lack of seasonings in ancient times.

“Xiaoyu’s luck is good today. There’s even spiced beef for sale,” Liu Xianniang said with a smile.

This beef was not something that could be eaten casually. only when the cow was old or injured and could no longer plow the land would it be allowed to be slaughtered and eaten.

“Mother, if you like it, we can pack some to take away.” Mao Xiaoyu acted like an upstart.

“Look at how capable you are. If you continue eating like this, no amount of silver will be enough for you to spend!” Liu Xianniang said in a pampering tone.

“Don’t be afraid, I can still earn more!” Selling herbs was obviously a way to earn money, and Mao Xiaoyu had no intention of giving up.

“You still want to go into the mountains to dig for herbs?” Liu Xianniang could not smile anymore.

“Of course!” Since it was so profitable, why not go?

According to Liu Xianniang’s meaning, of course, she did not want her daughter to go up the mountain again.

Now that he had so much silver, and the mountain was so dangerous, why take the risk?

Rong Xiang did not disturb Mao Xiaoyu and her daughter. He said, “Don’t worry, Auntie. I will go up the mountain with her.”

In a short period of time, he had already made plans for the future.

since his wife knew about medicinal herbs, he would follow her. They were going up the mountain anyway, and hunting was just a side trip.

After hearing Rong Xiang’s words, Liu Xianniang’s heart was both gratified and a little complicated.

If Xiaoyu was a boy, she would have no objections to being with Rong Xiang every day.

However, Xiaoyu was a little girl and she was already 14 years old. She would be of marriageable age soon.

Her daughter’s reputation would be ruined if word got out that she was going up the mountain with an outsider!

In fact, not only did Liu Xianniang disagree, even Mao Xiaoyu rejected it.

Rong Xiang was a good person, and she did not resist being in contact with him. However, there was no danger for her to go up the mountain to dig for herbs. After all, she knew martial arts and had the Space. It would be very difficult for her to be in danger.

If Rong Xiang followed her, it meant that she could not use her Space, which was really inconvenient.

“Let’s eat, let’s eat!” Mao Xiaoyu tried to change the topic.

Of course, Rong Xiang could see the conflicting emotions of the two women, but no matter what the others thought, he had to protect the girl in front of him.

As for his mother-in-law, he wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Liu Xianniang.

Although the three of them each had their own thoughts, the meal was too delicious, so by the time they put down their chopsticks, the food on the table had already been eaten clean.

“Waiter, give me two more servings of spiced beef. I want to take it away!” Mao Xiaoyu said. She rubbed her stomach in satisfaction and shouted at the waiter not far away.

“Alright!” The waiter quickly responded.

Rong Xiang took out the only three taels of silver he had. “That’s all I brought. Xiaoyu, you can pay for the rest first. I’ll give you more when we get back! ”

“I already said it’s for you.” Mao Xiaoyu pushed the silver back to Rong Xiang.