Chapter 296
Given Yao Qing's personality, it's impossible for her to abandon Nan Zhu.
He wanted to know what had happened between Yao Qing and the male protagonist.
Only Nan Zhu can fall in love at first sight and deeply admire the other person.
"Nan Zhu? Oh, that's the handsome young man next to the young master."
"I didn't have much of a conversation with him, just a few words of advice."
Yao Qing tapped her palm and suddenly realized.
He did have some contact with that kid yesterday.
But the total contact time was only five minutes.
Has something happened? Why would the young master ask about this?
"Think carefully, have you said anything that could easily mislead others?"
Wu Liang pinched his brow and said with a slight headache.
He knew that Yao Qing wasn't the type to deliberately flirt with young boys; Yao Qing wasn't that idle.
But Yao Qing's appearance in women's clothing is indeed very attractive.
If Yao Qing were to utter a word that could be easily misunderstood, she could easily win over a young boy.
If you ask why, it's because values follow physical appearance, and looks are paramount.
"Misleading statements..."
Yao Qing stroked her chin, lost in thought.
After a long silence, Yao Qing seemed to realize something and slowly raised her head.
The smile on his face faded considerably, replaced by a more playful expression.
"I once told him that I liked him very much."
"But at the time, I admired the courage and determination of that guy to stand up for his sister, which is why I liked him so much."
Yao Qing lowered her head and looked at Wu Liang thoughtfully.
So that's how it is. No wonder the young master kept asking about this.
"Young Master, could it be that that kid has fallen for me?"
"Otherwise, why would you care so much about my encounter with him at the amusement park yesterday, young master?"
Yao Qing suddenly flashed a bright smile.
Their snow-white teeth gleamed under the light.
This is truly a dramatic scene; how could I be liked by a little brat?
"It's because you can't speak clearly."
Wu Liang covered his forehead and sighed softly.
Actually, you can't blame Yao Qing for this. If Nan Zhu had no feelings for Yao Qing, he wouldn't have fallen for Yao Qing because of those two sentences.
The main reason lies with Nan Zhu himself.
Nan Zhu was already captivated the moment he saw Yao Qing.
Good heavens... the Nan Zhu's script is getting more and more off-track...
"Young Master, should I go and explain this to him?"
"Although I personally don't care about this matter, it was just that kid's whim anyway."
"But if needed, I can go and explain to him that I am actually a man."
Yao Qing shrugged, indicating that she didn't care about the matter.
At best, he's just a little brat who hasn't even grown a hair yet.
He had absolutely no interest in that brat.
"It's not necessary right now; Nan Zhu is currently enjoying a surge in popularity."
"Telling him the truth now will only hurt him more. Let's wait until he calms down before we talk to him about it."
Wu Liang is now speechless.
Nan Zhu finally found love.
The relationship ended before it even began; unrequited love is too painful... especially when the object of affection is a man...
"It doesn't matter to me when."
Yao Qing grinned, revealing her bright white teeth.
Things seem to be getting interesting.
"Um... young master... dinner is ready..."
Xiao Ai, with her golden pigtails and a pale face, walked up to Wu Liang's side.
Her pale face looked so desperate and covered up.
His lips twitched, forming a half-smile.
Her watery eyes were misty, as if she might cry at any moment.
"Okay, I understand."
Wu Liang finished his tea in one gulp and then stood up.
Forget it, let's put the matter with Nan Zhu on hold for now.
The immediate issue is the selection conference three days from now.
What should he say during his speech?
Should I, like Su Qian, deliver a lengthy speech?
"Young master... tonight's banquet..."
Xiao Ai swallowed hard and looked at Wu Liang.
After struggling with her thoughts for a long time, she called out to Wu Liang, who was about to walk towards the restaurant.
"Tonight's dinner was prepared by Miss Shi Yaoshi..."
With these words from Xiao Ai.
Wu Liang's step, which he had just taken, suddenly stopped in mid-air.
He twisted his stiff neck and stared blankly at Xiao Ai, who was about to cry.
"You... you say that again?"
Chapter Sixteen: The Gift That Never Arrived
Sitting at the dining table, Wu Liang swallowed hard to soothe his parched throat.
His dry, chapped lips were chapped, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
His whole body was trembling uncontrollably, and his eyes glanced unnaturally towards the kitchen.
Finally, his gaze fell on Xiao Ai's face, who was standing next to him.
The other person looked much worse than him.
Her anxious expression resembled that of a frightened rabbit; Xiao Ai was almost in tears.
The feeling of fear kept growing stronger deep within her.
After personally experiencing Miss Shi's culinary disasters.
Now, Xiao Ai sees Yao Shi, she feels a chilling, bone-deep fear.
Her legs were shaking uncontrollably, and fear flashed in Xiao Ai's eyes.
His wavering gaze kept shifting between the kitchen and Wu Liang in front of him.
Let's assume, she's just making an assumption right now.
What if she also needs to eat Miss Shi's cooking, just like last time...?
God above, please bless Xiao Ai.
Xiao Ai no longer wants to experience that horrific pain again.
The dishes Miss Shi Yaoshi made before were simply not something humans could accept.
What kind of unacceptable ingredients and seasonings were used to create such a deadly dish?
You should know that she only ate a little bit, and that night she almost went to meet God.
I really don't know what kind of torment the young master went through after eating most of it.
"Gurgle..."
Thinking of this, Xiao Ai couldn't help but look at Wu Liang in front of her with eyes full of sympathy.
In a sense, the young master was really too gentle with Miss Shi Yaoshi...
Miss Shi and Young Master Wu Liang are both a bit too protective of each other.
"Don't worry, you won't suffer this time."
Wu Liang took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke.
The path we must take still needs to be taken, and the things we must face will eventually need to be faced.
Besides, he felt bad about continuing to trouble Xiao Ai and the other maids.
Yao Shi's cooking is not only a torture to the taste buds, but also a two-way torment to the body and mind.
He knows better than anyone how abnormal his body is.
But even with such a strengthened and superhuman body, it still couldn't withstand Yao Shi's deadly cooking.
Needless to say, Xiao Ai and the others are in an even worse situation.
"Young Master... people will die..."
"If all else fails... if all else fails... I'll call some more older sisters to help the young master..."
"One person really can't finish all that... For safety's sake... Young Master, you should probably call some more ladies..."
Xiao Ai felt a warmth in her heart after hearing Wu Liang's words of comfort.
But the thought of the painful torment the young master would have to endure made her face contort in distress.
Although she has an indelible psychological trauma from Miss Shi Yaoshi's cooking.
But she couldn't just stand by and watch the young master suffer here.
"No need, what the dead man said was a bit of an exaggeration."
Wu Liang's heart skipped a beat when he heard the words "people will die".
No, no, it's definitely not that bad. There's no way anyone would die.
"At worst, I won't go to school tomorrow."
"Anyway, I've already been through it once, and I know pretty much what the process is like."
Wu Liang gave a kind smile.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will probably spend tomorrow in the toilet.
"Young Master, dinner is ready!"
Just then, a fiery red figure suddenly darted out from in front of the kitchen door.
Milutin rushed over in a flurry, carrying a plate of spicy shredded potatoes in her left hand and a plate of scrambled eggs in her right.
He wore a smug smile and absolute confidence.
In no time, the dishes were placed in front of Wu Liang.