I'm Stuffed, So Satisfied
The butler next to him said:
"Young master, please don't be angry. She's just a little girl."
Now that we've bought it, we have plenty of ways to get back at her.
The fourth young master rubbed his stomach and said, "Butler, why hasn't dinner arrived yet?"
The butler smiled and said, "I'll have them serve the dishes now; they're all your favorites today."
The fourth young master nodded, and soon the dishes were served.
The maids brought out all the dishes, and the fourth young master's face turned green. "What kind of dishes are these?"
The maid below said, "Pickled radish strips, cold mustard green salad, stir-fried cabbage, potato and green bean stew, sauerkraut and frozen tofu stew, vegetarian braised dried green beans, lichen soup, and cold spicy cabbage salad."
The fourth young master was trembling with anger:
Are you feeding me like a pig? What kind of food is this?
These are all my favorite foods! I want to eat meat, meat, meat!
Even my dog wouldn't eat these.
The butler rushed out and shouted, "Someone, bring out those cooks! Have you gone too far? What kind of dishes are you serving the young master?"
Zhou Wanwan sat in the treehouse under the Old Scholar Tree, savoring the delicious food, and said, "The taste is really good. Is the Zhao Family that powerful? A mere young master can eat so well."
Braised bamboo fungus with monkey head mushroom, Dinghu vegetarian dishes, agar-agar stew with scallops, braised seaweed with bamboo shoots, braised black moss with golden fungus, braised sea cucumber with bok choy, pine nut and morel mushroom, coral jellyfish and cabbage, ginkgo stuffed with bamboo fungus, braised mushrooms and water chestnuts, bird's nest and seafood soup...
Zhou Wanwan ate with great relish. "Phew! I'm so full, so satisfied!"
The Old Scholar Tree gossiped about the Zhao Family: "This fourth young master is the old master Zhao Family's favorite grandson. He's been clever and quick-witted since he was little, and the old master loves him dearly."
Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "I see! No wonder they were so arrogant."
The Old Scholar Tree said:
"Moreover, this fourth young master can communicate with those animals, which is something that ordinary people cannot do."
Therefore, the fourth young master is the heir of the Zhao Family, and naturally stands out from the crowd.
Zhou Wanwan suddenly realized why the fourth young master was so arrogant and domineering!
However, the Zhao Family is indeed quite powerful; just look at their residence—it's extraordinary and imposing.
This is the foundation of a long-established family business.
Moreover, the Zhao Family's businesses are spread all over the country; wherever the Jianghu Alliance opens up, the Zhao Family's businesses follow.
Just like Zhao Lili is now, as long as she becomes the manager here.
Then the outer perimeter of the Jianghu Alliance became the Zhao Family's property.
Therefore, Zhao Lili also sought help from the Zhao Family this time.
The fourth young master roared, "Why aren't you making it again? Do you want to die if you serve me dinner like this?"
This fourth young master has a terrible temper; he gets angry at the drop of a hat.
Aside from being reasonably good-looking, she's utterly useless.
The fourth young master roared, "Where is that wretched girl Zhou Wanwan? Bring her here!"
The manager said, "I'll call her over right now."
Zhou Wanwan wiped her mouth and said, "You called me right after I finished eating, it's so annoying!"
The Old Scholar Tree led her into the woodshed, where the steward opened the door and looked at her, saying, "Zhou Wanwan, the Fourth Young Master is looking for you!"
Zhou Wanwan followed the housekeeper out.
The fourth young master looked at Zhou Wanwan and asked, "Did you have dinner today?"
Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "I ate."
The fourth young master laughed heartily:
"They're quite stubborn, standing there watching me eat."
I heard you didn't even get any leftovers? That's pathetic.
Zhou Wanwan sighed and said, "You don't have to bully people like this."
The fourth young master scoffed lightly:
"What do you mean by bullying me? You're now my slave, I can do whatever I want with you. You'd better behave yourself to make a living under my command."
I know you're some kind of city lord, but what does being a city lord even mean?
If you follow me and are truly willing to be loyal to me, I will not treat you unfairly.
"You're quite capable; you can even control beasts. Who taught you that skill?"
Zhou Wanwan shook her head and said, "No one taught me; I was born with it."
"Ha! You were born with it? I think you were born to brag."
Zhou Wanwan shrugged and said, "Believe it or not, it's up to you."
The fourth young master scoffed, "You're stubborn as a mule. I'll see how long you can keep it up. Come on, I'll take you somewhere."
Zhou Wanwan was curious: where would this fourth young master take her?
She sat in the carriage, and the fourth young master sneered, "Never seen such a luxurious carriage before, have you?"
Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes as she looked at the carriage. She owned several carriages, and every single one of them was more comfortable than hers.
However, she generally doesn't need her carriage.
The Old Scholar Tree and the Old Ancestor followed not far from them.
Actually, the carriage wasn't moving fast; the Old Scholar Tree and the Old Ancestor were taking a leisurely stroll.
The faint sounds of the Old Scholar Tree and the Old Ancestor talking could still be heard.
The Old Scholar Tree asked, "Where does this fourth young master intend to take Wanwan?"
The Old Ancestor rolled his eyes and said, "Who knows?"
The carriage quickly stopped at the Jianghu Alliance. The Fourth Young Master stepped off the carriage and said, "Little girl, you probably don't know much. Today, I'll show you the power of the Zhao Family."
As soon as he stepped off the carriage, he saw a group of young men and women waiting for him outside.
A group of people saw him and greeted him warmly, "Fourth Master, you've arrived!"
The fourth young master nodded slightly and said, "The arena hasn't started yet today, has it?"
A young man said, "It hasn't even started yet! We've been waiting for you."
People around Zhou Wanwan asked, "Who is this?"
The fourth young master glared coldly at Zhou Wanwan and said, "A servant."
Those people led the fourth young master inside. As soon as he entered, someone took off his cloak and quickly led him to the VIP seats in the arena.
Zhou Wanwan looked around the arena. Wow, this arena was absolutely magnificent, and it was packed with people.
The fourth young master took a sip of tea and said, "I suppose you've never seen a scene like this before? People from humble backgrounds are just different."
Zhou Wanwan sat down directly and looked at the butler beside her, saying, "I don't like this tea. Get me another kind."
Zhou Wanwan picked up the menu on the table and said, "I want to drink this milk tea, hurry up."
The butler frowned, Zhou Wanwan looked at the Fourth Young Master and asked, "Fourth Young Master? What do you think?"
The fourth young master sighed and said:
"Serve her, serve her, Wanwan, you get 10 taels of silver from me every month, so naturally you have to work for me."
Can you help me see if there's anything we can win today?
The young master next to him chuckled and said, "Fourth Young Master, you're asking for her opinion before coming to the arena? She's just a little girl!"
"Which one do you want to bet on? Do you have to ask her? Just who is this little girl anyway?"
The fourth young master sighed and said, "That's true. I was just asking casually. She doesn't really know anything about it."
Zhou Wanwan said while drinking milk:
"Who says I don't understand? Isn't this just animal fighting?"
Just bet on whichever side you think has a higher chance of winning, it's that simple!