Golden Branch

Wang Mian said awkwardly: "Kitchen? This is different."

The chef pays for the job, but thanking the host for the banquet is a token of appreciation.

Wang Heng's tone remained calm, "It's indeed different. The food prepared by the chef is delicious and flavourful, just to my liking. But the food prepared by my cousin himself is barely edible!"

It also has a "gentle dominance".

Even though I knew she didn't like it and she "protested" many times, she still did her own thing.

It’s called “for your own good”!

Wang Heng would like to ask, what you think is “for my own good” is really for my own good?

If you can't even show basic respect, how can you talk about being "good"?

Wang Mian choked again and tried to argue: "Well, Mr. Xie is not a proper chef after all, so the food he makes is naturally not as good as a chef's—"

"If it's not done well, then don't do it. You could have the chef do it, but you insisted on doing it yourself. For the sake of your so-called 'kindness', you're going to let me suffer?"

Is this for my own good, or is it just torturing me under the guise of "for my own good"?

Wang Heng's answer was still so calm, even cold.

Wang Mian: ...This, this is still different.

This is someone's thoughtful gesture. Well, Wang Mian has to admit that Wang Heng's words, "Doing it yourself and doing it well is a thoughtful gesture," are damn reasonable.

Wang Mian suddenly realized that Wang Heng was the girl who was truly raised in wealth.

Fine clothes and delicious food, with servants at his disposal.

The Wang Family Manor was huge, with more than a hundred people, but the master was only one, Wang Heng.

This does not include the previous part and the farmers.

There were so many slaves and servants, and they only did one thing: serve Wang Heng.

For Wang Heng, having clothes to wear and food to eat is just the most basic enjoyment.

Clothes must be gorgeous and colorful;

The meal must be delicious.

From south to north, up to the sky and into the sea... fresh fruits in winter, ice in summer... servants following her everywhere, Lou Yu obeying her every command... the life Wang Heng enjoyed was so luxurious that even Wang Mian, a time-traveling girl, would praise it as luxurious.

Everything Wang Heng experienced and possessed was the best.

In many aspects, even the royal family may not be able to compare with it.

It is really hard for a person like Wang Heng to be moved by even a little bit of "thought".

Wang Mian was silent, but Wang Heng looked at her and suddenly asked, "A Mian, do you think I'm fat?"

Wang Mian quickly shook his head, "No! Jiu Niang, you're not fat!"

At most, I'm a little fat.

Even though fair, young and thin women became popular in later generations, Wang Heng's body proportions were still very superior.

Wang Heng does have some flesh on her cheeks, but her flesh is very obedient and grows in the most appropriate places.

The most important point is that Wang Heng is beautiful.

Her skin is so fair and her facial features are so delicate that even if she is a little fat, it does not affect her appearance.

Besides, even if Wang Heng is fat, that is her own business.

As long as it doesn't affect her health or hurt others, Wang Heng can do whatever she wants.

Wang Mian's eyes were sincere.

When Wang Heng saw this, she knew that her eldest daughter-in-law really didn't think she was fat, and she didn't dislike her at all.

However, Wang Mian did not understand what she meant.

Wang Heng simply put it more bluntly, "So, you don't think I should lose weight? Give up meat and become a vegetarian?"

After hearing what Wang Heng said, Wang Mian's eyes unconsciously fell on the food that Xie Yanzhi brought.

She was just so touched by the handsome man cooking for her that she didn't pay attention to the food itself.

At this moment, Wang Mian looked carefully and found that they were all tofu, cabbage, eggs and seasonal vegetables.

There is no fish or meat, this is too vegetarian.

Jiu Niang is still growing. If an adolescent girl does not get enough nutrition, her development will be easily affected.

There are not so many health supplements for iron, zinc and vitamins these days. The nutrients needed by the human body can only be obtained from food.

How can you eat only vegetarian food?

Xie Yanzhi personally cooks not to satisfy Jiuniang's appetite, but to urge her to lose weight?

It would be fine if we just ignored Jiu Niang's growth and development.

This is somewhat offensive!

No wonder Jiu Niang didn't appreciate it.

All I can say is that Jiu Niang is too sensitive and has a strong heart. She will never be PUA'd by anyone in any form.

"...Xie Yanzhi, that was indeed presumptuous. Even if he didn't dislike Jiu Niang, his starting point was good, and he should have respected your wishes first!"

Wang Mian came out of his sweet fantasy of shipping the couple and regained his original rationality and calmness.

She was no longer fooled by Xie Yanzhi's looks and gentleness.

She understood Wang Heng's calmness and sharpness.

Wang Mian even felt fortunate: Fortunately, Jiu Niang’s spiritual world was rich enough that she would not be easily moved by a man’s kindness.

Otherwise, it is easy to be PUA, and then degenerate from a proud and sunny girl into an inferior, cowardly little pitiful person.

Obese people, even in the future, are easily subjected to PUA.

Wang Heng was an ancient native, but his mental state was thousands of years ahead of his descendants.

As expected of Wang Mian’s best friend, she is indeed strong-willed and rational.

Wang Mian was once again impressed by Wang Heng.

Jiu Niang is not that high-profile or dazzling, but she always benefits a lot.

The initial pot of gold, the subsequent years of protection, and...

Wang Mian looked at Wang Heng's chubby little face and fell into deep thought.

Wang Heng’s mind moved slightly: Amian, are you worried about something?

However, when you think about the fact that everyone has grown up, they will naturally have their own troubles.

Wang Heng cares about her friends, but she also does not neglect the word "respect".

"Forget it, if Amian wants me to know, she will definitely tell me!"

"If she doesn't tell me, I shouldn't ask."

Wang Heng said this silently to herself.

In order to avoid embarrassing or making Wang Mian feel awkward, Wang Heng took the initiative to change the subject.

She turned her head and looked at Bai Zhi beside her: "Serve the food."

"Yes!"

Bai Zhi responded, put away the vegetarian food that Xie Yanzhi had sent, and then went to the kitchen to pass on the message.

Soon, several maids came in carrying suits.

There were two trays on the stone table, each containing some meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, staple foods, etc.

The portions aren't too big, but there are a lot of varieties.

The dishes are exquisite, like works of art.

Wang Heng called out to Wang Mian, "A Mian, let's use it together!"

"……it is good!"

Wang Mian's gaze moved from Wang Heng's face to the tray in front of him.

The food was very exquisite, not much different from Wang Heng's.

The reason why they are not exactly the same is because she and Wang Heng have different tastes and preferences.

She was not treated differently because of her humble status.

Jiu Niang treated her with sincerity and purity, and was as skilled as ever.

There is only friendship between equals, not the "courtesy to the wise and humble" of the superiors!

Wang Mian's determination became even stronger!

……

After finishing the meal, Wang Mian did not leave in a hurry, but chatted with Wang Heng.

Wang Mian couldn't help but bring up Xie Yanzhi during the conversation.

"So, Jiu Niang, are you ready to give up on him?"

Beneath Xie Yanzhi's gentle mask, he still had the "domineering" side that Wang Heng disliked the most.

And Wang Mian's indifference just now was enough to prove that Xie Yanzhi had been kicked off Wang Heng's list of potential husband candidates.

"Ok!"

Wang Heng nodded and responded softly.

When Xie Yanzhi brought the "fodder" for the first time, Wang Heng gave up.

However, the other person had "good intentions" after all, and he was a relative, and he was not such a bad person. Wang Heng could not refuse directly, but had to adopt a strategy.

You can refuse while also giving the other person dignity.

This balance is not easy to grasp.

Wang Mian was very curious: "Then, how are you going to refuse?"

"You don't have to refuse directly!"

Wang Heng had already had an idea and had been making preparations during this period.

We are all smart people. There is no need to explain things too clearly. Just a little hint will allow each other to understand.

Xie Yanzhi is the smartest among the smart people. As long as Wang Heng shows enough "sincerity", he will never pester her.

"I bought a courtyard next to Dongshan Academy and wanted to give it to cousin Xie."

The first step is to get Xie Yanzhi to move out of Wangjiazhuangzi.

Without the advantage of being close to someone, you won't be able to take the initiative and fall in love over time.

"Also, I've sorted out my cousin's recent poems and drawings, and will send them to you sometime."

Giving Xie Yanzhi the opportunity to communicate face to face with Shen Du is the second and most crucial step.

One of Xie Yanzhi’s important targets in coming to Hedong was Shen Du.

Wang Heng recommended him to Shen Du and helped him plan, just to fulfill Xie Yanzhi's wish and give him a future.

She couldn't marry him, but she still gave him certain benefits.

Xie Yanzhi will know how to choose.

After hearing these three things, Wang Mian knew that Wang Heng did have a plan.

And the subsequent results should be as Wang Heng wishes.

Alas, Wang Heng and Xie Yanzhi are not a match, so who else can she choose?

Lou Yu?

But Lou Yu has "changed his heart" and fallen in love with Zheng Shisan!

"Who said that?"

Wang Heng asked with a smile.

When Wang Mian heard Wang Heng's question, he realized that he had just spoken out his true feelings without realizing it.

However, now is not the time to be upset. Wang Mian is more curious: "Isn't it?"

Lou Yu’s appreciation for Zheng Shisan doesn’t seem fake.

Just an hour ago, Wang Mian heard with his own ears that Lou Yu was going to distribute fresh fruits from the south to Zheng Shisan.

This has never happened before.

Wang Heng curled the corners of her lips and said softly, "Whether it's true or not, I can't really say!"

Wang Heng knew that her brother's plan might not be completed yet.

She didn't want to say too much to Wang Mian.

If she guessed correctly, Amian should also be in Ah Xiong's "plan".

She could only start with Zheng Shisan. "Brother, you know best what you think. But I know Shisan Niang. She will definitely not accept it!"

Wang Mian: “…Huh?”

Why didn’t Zheng Shisan accept it?

There was a smile in Wang Heng's eyes, as if she was amused by Wang Mian's puzzled look.

However, now was not the time to reveal the secret, so Wang Heng could only vaguely say, "She's a smart person!"

A smart woman naturally knows how to choose between the master and the mistress.

……

Lou's fortress, guest house.

"Shisanniang, this is the fresh fruit that my husband ordered us to bring you!"

"A total of one hundred kilograms were sent from the south, and my lord gave you ten kilograms."

While the little maidservant spoke attentively to Zheng Shisan, she instructed the servants to put baskets of fruit under the corridor.

Zheng Shisan was stunned.

It was Zheng Shiliu who finally reacted and shouted excitedly, "Sister, did Mr. Lou give you some fresh fruit?"

Oh my God! This is a "privilege" that I have never received before.

My cousin had shown his affection for my sister before, and now he actually gave her a reward.

This kind of fruit shipped from the south has cost you a lot of manpower and financial resources.

It is not available on the market, and if it is available, it is worth more than gold.

In the past, only Jiu Niang had this honor, but now her elder sister also has it.

Although it is only one tenth, it is second only to Wang Heng.

Wang Heng is the future mistress, so it’s not good to compare yourself with her.

But, my sister is not bad either. Even if she is a concubine, she should be a beloved concubine who is deeply valued by the master!

Although Zheng Shiliu was not as smart and rational as Zheng Shisan, she also knew that it was impossible for someone of their status to marry a man of equal status.

If you want to be the legal wife, you can only be from a poor family or a poor and impoverished family.

If you want to marry into a wealthy family, you can only be a concubine.

What's worse, some people would give concubines to old men who are old enough to be uncles or grandfathers.

It is very rare to have a master like Lou Yu who is so young, beautiful and of noble status, even if she is just a concubine.

If I could get the master's favor again...ahhhh, my sister has finally made it!

Zheng Shiliu's face turned red with joy, and he was extremely excited.

Zheng Shisan reacted, but she was not as excited as her sister. She looked at the fresh fruits, then at the little maid with a smug look on her face, and clenched her handkerchief tightly.

What does this mean, my dear?

Let her receive the same preferential treatment as Jiu Niang?

How can she be compared with Jiu Niang?

Zheng Shisan is not self-deprecating, but he is too aware of his identity and situation.

After receiving the fresh fruits sent by Lou Yu, Zheng Shisan's heart really started beating faster.

She naturally wants to be favored.

But soon, Zheng Shisan woke up. She tried hard to suppress the throbbing and forced herself to consider reality.

But the reality is, she doesn't deserve it!

Taking a deep breath, Zheng Shisan made a decision: "Send these fresh fruits back and say I'm too embarrassed to accept them!"

How dare she snatch things from Jiu Niang?

Apart from "suitability" or "unsuitability", Zheng Shisan has nothing lacking in these.

Jiu Niang will give it to her.

Given the same reward, she would rather take Jiu Niang's and would never dare to do anything to Lou Yu!

"what?"

The little maid and Zheng Shiliu both widened their eyes and looked at Zheng Shisan in disbelief.

Zheng Shiliu: "Sister, this is fresh fruit from the south, very rare!"

Regardless of whether they eat it or not, the price alone is enough to cover the monthly salary of these sisters for a lifetime.

The little maidservant said: "Thirteenth Lady, this is a reward from my husband, how dare you refuse it?"

Aren’t you afraid of angering your husband by being so ungrateful?

Zheng Shisan: ...Don’t mention it, she’s really not afraid!

It doesn’t matter if Lou Yu is angry, she still has Jiu Niang.

As long as Jiu Niang protects her, she will be fine.

On the contrary... haha, Jiu Niang doesn't even need to say anything, Lou Yu, who personally brought her up, can hit her back with a backhand.

But at this time, Jiu Niang might not be there to protect her!

Therefore, he would rather offend Lou Yu than let Jiu Niang be unhappy!

She definitely refused this fresh fruit!