Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

The four flavors of numbness, spiciness, freshness and sweetness are intertwined together, making people eager to swallow the snail meat before they have time to chew it carefully.

Although each bite doesn't contain much snail meat, the rich aroma lingers in the mouth for a long time, making the freshness so refreshing and the spiciness so refreshing. If you have a good drink at this time, eating a mouthful of snail meat and then taking a sip of sake with a bitter and sweet aftertaste, that taste is truly the ultimate joy in life.

There is delicious soup remaining on the snail shell, which makes people involuntarily suck it gently. The rich and spicy soup instantly rushes into the mouth like a tide. Although the amount is not much, it is enough to instantly awaken the taste buds.

The broth is even more delicious than the snail itself, its essence condensed into this small mouthful. It's warm, slightly spicy, and carries the rich, alluring aroma of freshly scooped snails. Its spicy and fresh flavor is truly irresistible.

The more they ate, the more appetite they had, and before they knew it, the remaining snail shells on the table had piled up into a new "hill".

Shen Linfeng ate to his heart's content, burped, and leaned back in his chair comfortably: "I didn't expect that these plain-looking snails could be cooked with such flavor. It's really satisfying!"

"Since all three dishes have been perfectly prepared and Brother Shen is satisfied with the meal, then please don't embarrass Miss Cheng any further." Ji Yanchuan's tone was calm, yet filled with unquestionable determination. He then turned and instructed Mu Qingfeng, "Qingfeng, arrange a safe carriage to take Miss Cheng back home safely. Don't slack off in the slightest."

Mu Qingfeng bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "Yes, sir." Then he turned around and prepared to carry out the order.

This time, Shen Linfeng finally didn't say anything to stop her. He waved his hand slightly, with a look of reluctance on his face, and said, "Okay, Miss Cheng's cooking skills today really opened my eyes. It's really time for her to go back and rest early."

Cheng Yuntao bowed to Ji Yanchuan to express her gratitude, then turned and left with her tired body.

She walked along the winding corridor, her steps unsteady. Moonlight shone through the carved window lattices onto her, outlining her slightly frail figure. Just as she was about to leave the corridor, Shen Linfeng's high-pitched voice suddenly came from behind her: "Miss Cheng, please stay."

"Mr. Shen...what else can I do for you?"

The whole day's tossing and turning had made Cheng Yuntao exhausted, and her inner impatience had reached its peak. She frowned, suppressed her impatience, and spoke word by word.

Shen Linfeng approached at a leisurely pace and said nonchalantly, "I'm really sorry for taking up a lot of Miss Cheng's time tonight. Your cooking skills are indeed good, even I have to admire them. However, I called you over now not because of the dish just now, but because of a question in my mind."

"I'm very curious, how did Miss Cheng meet my fifth brother Shen Shulan?"

"My brother is usually aloof and has no female confidantes. He's also the most polite and steady person. I never thought he would use his connections to forge a new household registration for your family. With such devotion, could it be that Miss Cheng is my brother's sweetheart?"

"My fifth brother has had some trouble with the family recently and ran away alone. As his elder brother, I'm very worried. I wonder if Miss Cheng has any news about him?"

When Cheng Yuntao heard what Shen Linfeng said, her pupils suddenly shrank, and she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar, and her whole body went cold.

She originally thought that she was just an insignificant little person who would not attract attention. She never expected that Shen Linfeng would find her and want to ask her for news about Shen Shulan.

She knew in her heart that since the other party could find this place, he must have found out everything long ago. If she pretended to be stupid and denied that she did not know Shen Shulan, it would definitely not work.

After a brief panic, Cheng Yuntao took a deep breath, quickly sorted out his thoughts, and decided to tell the truth.

She raised her head slightly, her eyes meeting Shen Linfeng's calmly. "I do know Shen Shulan. When my family encountered misfortune and had nowhere else to go, he lent a hand and helped us forge new household registrations, allowing us to live a stable life in Junhua City. I am deeply grateful to him."

Shen Linfeng raised his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of inquiry flashed in his eyes, as if he was judging the truthfulness of her words.

Seeing this, Cheng Yuntao continued, "But later on, life gradually became busy, and I lost contact with Shu Lan. I haven't seen him for a long time, and now I really don't know where he is."

Shen Linfeng stared at Cheng Yuntao quietly and was silent for a moment: "Miss Cheng, I believe what you said for now."

"However, if there is any news about Shu Lan later, I hope you can tell me as soon as possible. You don't want to put you and your family in unnecessary trouble by concealing the news, right?"

There was a hidden threat in the seemingly gentle words.

Cheng Yuntao's heart tightened. She realized that she had been involved in the Shen family's disputes. If she was not careful, it would bring disaster to herself and her family.

"Don't worry, Second Young Master Shen. If I have any news about Fifth Young Master Shen, I will definitely let you know. I just hope you won't make things difficult for me and my family."

Shen Linfeng waved his hand: "As long as you cooperate, I will naturally not make things difficult for you. The night is getting late, Miss Cheng should go home quickly."

Cheng Yuntao turned around and left in a hurry as if she had been pardoned.

The door of Ji's house slowly opened. As soon as she stepped out of Ji's house, she saw Jiang Yu waiting opposite.

Jiang Yu stood quietly in the moonlight, his posture upright, his eyes full of anxiety and concern.

Cheng Yuntao felt a warm feeling in her heart. The grievances and fatigue in her heart found an outlet at this moment. She called out, "Jiang Yu!" Her voice was choked with sobs, and she flew into Jiang Yu's arms.

Jiang Yu was a little surprised by Cheng Yuntao's sudden action, but after reacting, he tightened his grip on her waist. One hand gently stroked her back, again and again, and whispered in her ear, "What's wrong? Are you being given a hard time? Are you exhausted today?"

Cheng Yuntao leaned in Jiang Yu's arms, nodded vigorously, and murmured softly: "I'm so tired..."

At this moment, Mu Qingfeng stopped the carriage outside the mansion and looked up to see the two people hugging each other. He was slightly startled, then coughed twice awkwardly, cleared his throat and said, "Miss Cheng, the carriage is ready, please get in."

When Cheng Yuntao heard the voice, she finally broke free from Jiang Yu's embrace, reached out and took Jiang Yu's hand, and said, "Jiang Yu, come home with me in the carriage."

Seeing Jiang Yu and Cheng Yuntao sharing a carriage, Mu Qingfeng felt sorry for his master and wanted to stop them. But they were outside the Ji family, a wealthy family, and they couldn't even deny others a carriage. If word got out, it would be a disgrace.

After hesitating for a moment, Mu Qingfeng still didn't say much, but his face became a little sour, and the look he gave Cheng Yuntao was unconsciously resentful.

Cheng Yuntao only wanted to go home and didn't notice anything unusual about Mu Qingfeng at all.

After the two of them got in and sat down, the carriage started slowly, and the wheels rolled on the stone road, making a dull sound.

Cheng Yuntao opened her lips slightly, wanting to tell Jiang Yu what happened in the mansion tonight, but when the words came to her lips, she remembered the coachman and Mu Qingfeng outside the carriage, so she had to hold them back.