Chapter 91: Chapter 91: The Downcast Man (1)_1 Chapter 91: Chapter 91: The Downcast Man (1)_1 “Is it really that simple?” Si Jinhan asked, not believingly staring at her.
Lin Ziyin was forthright, without a hint of guilt.
“Are you sure you can extract vegetable oil?” Chu Suifeng, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke up, interrupting the undercurrent between Lin Ziyin and Si Jinhan.
“There shouldn’t be a problem. However, regarding the private-dish matter, it will have to wait until after autumn. Because some condiments can only be made when the weather turns cold.” Lin Ziyin explained respectfully.
“Master Fang Zhang, what do you think?” Chu Suifeng turned his head to ask Fang Zhang.
“Benefactor Lin has the temple’s interests at heart, I am truly grateful. If possible, I hope the prince could be a witness.” Master Fang Zhang said.
Chu Suifeng nodded, “Since Master Fang Zhang has no objections, I am willing to participate as a witness.”
Lin Changshu was thrilled. Who would have thought that just a few words would seal the partnership deal?
“Master Hui Lian, have someone make three copies to bring here.” Master Fang Zhang handed the agreement to the anxious Master Hui Lian.
“Yes”, Hui Lian took it joyfully.
“Wait a moment,” Lin Ziyin interrupted, capturing everyone’s perplexed gaze, she calmly said, “I would like more copies, the extra copy will be posted in the private room at the restaurant.”
The moment Chu Suifeng and Si Jinhan heard this remark, their eyes narrowed.
“You’re really a suspicious person, do you think the prince and the master would deceive you?” Si Jinhan snorted displeasedly.
“Of course, I trust the integrity of the temple’s masters and the prince. I am afraid, however, of the precious nature of human words, especially from those with dubious intentions, who might stab us in the back and destroy the Lin Family. That would really be a wrongful death, don’t you agree, Master Si?” Lin Ziyin replied unperturbedly, “By posting the agreement publicly, it will put those with ulterior motives in check and avoid unnecessary hassles.”
Upon hearing this, Si Jinhan instantly understood that she was hinting at his nosiness and his suspicious nature. What a petty girl!
“A gentleman is magnanimous. Oh, right, I forgot, Miss Lin, you are only a woman after all.” Si Jinhan sneered at Lin Ziyin.
Is he insinuating her to be petty and hard to raise because she’s a woman? Lin Ziyin replied with a smile on her face,”You make a fair point, Master Si. Indeed, I’m just a woman and naturally cannot consider things as thoroughly as you do.”
Si Jinhan was dumbfounded, a smart-aleck indeed, implying that he was inferior to a woman.
Chu Suifeng had been rather amused watching the silent battle between Lin Ziyin and Si Jinhan. Up to this point, his curiosity about Lin Ziyin outweighed his suspicions.
“Master Fang Zhang, the copies are ready.” After a while, a delighted Hui Lian handed over the four duplicated agreements.
Master Fang Zhang glanced at them and then signed his name. He asked Hui Lian to affix the temple’s seal, then it was Lin Ziyin’s turn.
She also wrote down her name. However, without a private seal, she directly pressed her own thumbprint. It was Chu Suifeng’s turn; he took the agreement and read it hastily. When he saw Lin Ziyin’s neat and delicate handwriting, he was silently amazed.
A country girl could write such beautiful characters? His curiosity about Lin Ziyin grew even more.
“Master, Your Highness, we need to get back to making tofu. We will excuse ourselves now.” Lin Ziyin took her copy, quickly tucked it into her bosom, and then hastily announced her departure.
This action finally earned her a point of satisfaction from Si Jinhan.
“Amitabha.” Master Fang Zhang clasped his hands together and had Hui Lian see them out.
“That scared me.” Upon exiting the temple’s gate, Wu Dayou said as he let out a sigh of relief.