Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Processing (2)_1 Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Processing (2)_1 “What a quick-witted little lass.” The young man in white finally started to acknowledge Lin Ziyin with a proper look. Interesting! He had never seen such a bold woman before.
“If the people outside want to eat, they will have to pay extra.” Lin Ziyin added.
“Fine.” The young man in white instructed his attendant to toss a silver note, “A fifty taels silver note should be enough to cover today’s meal, right?”
“Enough.” Lin Ziyin quickly stepped aside to admit them.
Only then did the two boys set foot in the courtyard.
Despite its small and dilapidated state, the farmers’ courtyard had been kept extremely clean. The family, too, was dressed neatly, indicating a hardworking household.
“Do not enter the kitchen.” Lin Ziyin declared nonchalantly.
The young man in white stiffened, then retorted disdainfully, “I wasn’t planning to.”
Lin Ziyin nodded, “I feel relieved then,” and stepped into the kitchen.
The remaining youth’s face turned beet red, while Chu Suifeng rarely exhibited a hint of amusement on his face.
“Ziyin, we have run out of meat.” Guo Huiniang tugged at her sleeve anxiously as soon as Lin Ziyin entered the kitchen.
“No worries, it’s just they won’t be having the best meal.” Lin Ziyin said, chuckling lightly.
The young man outside heard this clearly. Lin Ziyin’s comment about them not having the best meal thoroughly infuriated him, “Meat, I’ll buy it myself. You there, go to the market and buy meat right now.”
“Yes, sir.” The attendant that came with the youth respectfully assured him before the sound of horseshoes started to echo outside.
“We only have plain boiled water at home, I hope you lads can make do.” Lin Ziyin walked in holding a kettle.
“Leave it there.” The young man in white commanded lordly.
Lin Ziyin silently placed the teapot down and left the room. She didn’t mind his arrogant attitude one bit. Not to mention the ancient times, even in modern times, many rich people flaunted their wealth and acted like lords.
Given that the two gentlemen voluntarily handed over their silver, Lin Ziyin wouldn’t dare to show them a long face.
“Gentlemen, please make yourself comfortable.” As the head of the household, Lin Changshu took on the duty of entertaining the guests. Sitting in the room, he felt awkward all over. He was utterly stifled internally but couldn’t leave.
Lin Ziyin checked the kitchen to find some braised meat was left. Noticing fresh offal like intestines and vegetables and cilantro sent by the Bai family and Lou Zheng yesterday, she began to think about what to cook.
“Zige, go to the village and buy some eggs, buy plenty, I’ll keep some.” Lin Ziyin instructed Zige.
“Alright.” Lin Zige responded nervously. She never had such noble guests at home before. Now she was so scared that she was at a loss of what to do.
However, she knew that the two gentlemen had paid in silver, so they couldn’t be short-changed in this meal.
Lin Ziyin started to prepare once she took stock of the supplies at home.
Stir-fry pork intestine, stir-fry kidney, stir-fried pork liver with garlic sprouts, steamed eggs. There was enough fish to make fish dumplings and braised fish. Once the meat arrives, she could add in dishes like twice-cooked pork. That should be enough.
As she mused, she began cooking.
Lin Zige quickly returned with a basket of eggs, “Is this enough?”
“It’s plenty.” Lin Ziyin said with a smile, “Sister-in-law, go borrow some plates and bowls from Lou Zheng’s house.”
“Alright.” Guo Huiniang hurriedly went out.
“Meat.” A guard placed a big chunk of pork into the kitchen, also bringing a basket full of items.
Lin Ziyin checked and found that there were ribs and two freshly slaughtered chickens.
Help indeed arrived in a time of need.
She decided to add sweet and sour ribs and boiled chicken to the menu.
With the clanging noises echoing from the kitchen, the scent of food began to waft throughout the courtyard in no time. The young man in white sitting in the room sniffed appreciatively, his entire being seeming eager to move.
“It smells quite appealing, let’s see how it actually tastes.” He laughed as he spoke to Chu Suifeng.
Chu Suifeng glanced at him, then turned his gaze toward the kitchen. It was quite unusual for a rustic household to produce someone with culinary skills. He was also curious to learn if the young girl was just bluffing.