Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Almost... Ate to Death!
The fact that Anhua County’s harsh environment is immutable suggests there’s surely nothing good to eat here, but Xiao Jinghuai always believed the girl has the power to turn rot into magic in culinary arts.
He thought that even the most ordinary ingredients can be turned into a delicious feast in her hands.
However, he never expected this time what she cooked almost made him... eat to death!
Sitting across from Xiao Jinghuai was Xing Quan, who ate with great relish, almost wanting to swallow the plate.
Xing Quan was so enamored with the deliciousness that he completely failed to notice the person across from him glaring at him with eyes that could skin him alive—
After finishing the meal, laying down his bowls and chopsticks, Xing Quan discovered this huge matter!
"...President Xiao, why didn’t you eat anything?"
Actually, Xing Quan wanted to say: If you find it unappetizing, I don’t mind helping out.
But after thinking about it, it seemed inappropriate, so he could only look at the bowl of delicious food and start salivating crazily.
Xiao Jinghuai glanced at Xing Quan’s bowl, raised an eyebrow and asked, "It’s tasty?"
"Mm, delicious."
Xing Quan responded briefly but then felt that these few words couldn’t convey the sensation of taste, "President Xiao, have you seen the film ’God of Cookery’ starring Sing Yeh? The taste is similar to the special effects there, indescribably delicious!"
Having said that, Xing Quan suddenly realized he might’ve talked too much, so he immediately shut his mouth and didn’t say another word!
A shadow of calm mystery flashed across Xiao Jinghuai’s eyes, particularly intriguing, "Xing Quan, you didn’t come here just to eat."
"...Yes! I understand, I have more important tasks!"
"Then why not go!"
"Okay."
Xing Quan immediately got up, looked around, but didn’t see that slender figure.
According to investigations, three years ago, Di Wujiang left Hong Kong, while Wen Ziyue soon vanished without trace.
Earlier, Wen Ziyue was Di Wujiang’s most capable subordinate.
So they speculated she might be in Anhua County, but they’ve seen no sign of her until now...
Could they have guessed wrong? Did Wen Ziyue really stop working for Di Wujiang?
At that moment, Wen Ziyue, who had just finished chopping wood, walked up from the bottom of the mountain carrying firewood, coincidentally running into Xing Quan who was desperately searching for her—
Seeing her, Xing Quan was extremely excited, immediately ran over, and held her hands tightly, a bit like fellow villagers meeting with teary eyes, saying, "Secretary Wen, you’re really here, that’s great."
Wen Ziyue looked indifferent, with even a trace of coldness on her face, glanced at Xing Quan, then at the man sitting on a stone bench, said, "This place doesn’t seem suitable for President Xiao and Special Assistant Xing."
Xing Quan awkwardly scratched his head, showing a little shyness, "I’m here specifically to find Secretary Wen, and President Xiao also has other matters."
"You came to find me?" Wen Ziyue placed the firewood on the ground, "I’m neither a colleague nor a friend of Special Assistant Xing, what do you need me for?"
"...Secretary Wen, you’re still as unique as ever."
Wen Ziyue frowned, "Special Assistant Xing, time is precious, please speak directly."
Xing Quan rarefully smiled sheepishly, "It’s still that matter, our President Xiao is really sincere in wanting Secretary Wen to work at the Xiao Family. The terms are absolutely negotiable; as long as you say the word, everything is not a problem."
Finally, Xing Quan added, "Our President Xiao really cherishes talent!"
Wen Ziyue smiled slightly, "Oh? Then is your President Xiao willing to give his position to me?"
"Secretary Wen—"
Xing Quan frowned, didn’t expect her to propose such a condition.
Just as he was about to speak, a person suddenly appeared beside Wen Ziyue.
That person said, "Didn’t expect President Xiao to dig for talent even here."