Chapter 717: Cheng Xian Arrives (Patreon)

Chapter 717: Cheng Xian Arrives

Shuyu smiled as Wang Changdong brought the wine over. Behind him were several officials, including the chef from the village.

In no time, a group of people gathered around the table. Besides them, there were a few women from the village as well.

Shuyu brought a separate plate from the kitchen, scooped out a portion, and placed it on another table. She invited Aunt Fang and the others to join her.

Shuyu was very popular among the people in the village. She could read, was intelligent, had a connection with the magistrate, and was easy to get along with. Over the past few days, their relationships had become very harmonious.

The women acted more reserved, but Wang Changdong couldn't contain his enthusiasm.

Especially the chef, who ate while examining the seasonings in the snails, blocking the view of the others. They had to push him away several times.

As they were eating with great gusto, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Miss Lu, are you here?"

Shu Yu was sitting inside and couldn't hear anything due to the noise from the others.

Wang Changdong, on the other hand, was facing the door. When he looked up and saw the visitor, he hurriedly stopped eating, wiped his mouth, and walked around the table to meet him. He smiled obsequiously, "Oh, it's officer Cheng. Why have you come? Does the magistrate have any instructions?"

While speaking, he heard the sound of slurping coming from behind him. His expression changed, and he quickly turned his head and shouted at them, "Stop eating! Can't you see that an honored guest has arrived?"

The people behind, who were fighting over the food, were startled by the shout. When they raised their heads to look, they realized that the person seemed somewhat familiar.

Wasn't he the guard by the magistrate's side?

Damn it, they had been caught slacking off. What should they do now?

Everyone quickly stopped and Shu Yu also heard the commotion and walked over.

When she saw Cheng Xian, she was also taken aback. "officer Cheng?"

Cheng Xian's nose was filled with the enticing aroma, and he was finding it hard to resist.

Upon seeing Shu Yu, he quickly cleared his throat and said, "Um, Miss Lu, I came to find you."

"Find me?" She and the magistrate shouldn't have any current contact, right?

With a hint of confusion, Shu Yu stepped aside. "officer Cheng, please come in. Let's talk inside."

Just as she finished speaking, she noticed Wang Changdong winking and gesturing towards the table.

Shu Yu fell silent. What would be the consequences if her superior's trusted aide saw everyone eating meat and drinking during work hours?

What should she do?

Of course, the answer was... go with the flow.

Shu Yu smiled and said to Cheng Xian, "officer Cheng, you've come at the right time. We just made some snails at home, and I brought them over for everyone to taste. If there's any room for improvement, please let me know. As Guard Cheng has traveled with the magistrate and must have tasted many delicacies, your ability to appreciate food surpasses all of us. How about giving it a try? Let me know if there's anything lacking, and I'll make adjustments."

Cheng Xian's eyelid twitched as he looked at Shu Yu. He saw her blatantly telling lies with her eyes wide open, but she had an innocent and sincere expression, making it difficult for him to maintain his composure.

This girl... she's something else. She speaks as if it's all true.

But the aroma from earlier was indeed enticing, and he was finding it hard to resist.