After transmigrating, I made a name for myself through my culinary skills.

Today is the ninth day of the fourth lunar month, the wedding day of the town mayor's son. The town mayor specially consulted someone to calculate the auspicious date for the wedding, which not only matches the birth dates of his son and daughter-in-law but also symbolizes a long and lasting marriage.

Early in the morning, firecrackers went off downstairs, signaling that the groom was off to fetch his bride. Jiang Ning also knocked on Ye Lan's door, asking him to come downstairs for a meal.

Hearing the sound, Ye Lan groggily opened his eyes and responded with a "Okay" to the door. Once fully awake, he saw Little White lying next to him, fast asleep. Ye Lan reached out to touch its head, but it swatted his hand away. Little White clearly hadn't had enough sleep. He chuckled, got up to wash up, and planned to wake it up after he had eaten.

Senior Brother Song and the others got up even earlier and are already on their way back to the Green Mountain Sect. Thinking that his junior brothers had worked so hard for so long and were finally getting some rest, he only said goodbye to Jiang Ning before setting off.

When Jiang Nan and the others stretched and came downstairs, they looked out the door and saw a festive scene on the street. Red lanterns were hung everywhere, and red ribbons were tied on them. It was said that the town mayor had people tie these red ribbons up in the middle of the night the day before.

The mayor's son is marrying a woman from a prominent family, a perfect match, so naturally, the wedding should be held with the highest standards.

At noon, the groom picked up the bride and, on his way back to the mansion, passed by the inn where Ye Lan and the others were staying, so they went out to join in the fun.

They saw the groom, dressed in his wedding attire, riding a horse, looking exceptionally handsome. The bride sat in the sedan chair, her face veiled by a fan. Passersby cheered for them, and the groom bowed with his hands clasped in thanks to the passersby for their blessings.

The servants at the town mayor's mansion were handing out wedding candies and sweets to the people along the roadside. Ye Lan and his friends squeezed to the front to watch the excitement. Xiao Bai peeked out from his arms, looking around curiously. They were also cheering for the newlyweds, and the servants naturally didn't leave them out when handing out wedding candies.

The bride's dowry procession was very long, with baskets and boxes of dowry carried by servants to the town mayor's mansion, making it a truly magnificent procession.

The wedding ceremony would only truly begin at dusk, when the banquet would start. Since it was still early, Ye Lan and the others wandered around, buying things that the sect didn't have.

Little White shrunk into the shape of a kitten and climbed onto his shoulder, making it easier for it to see the outside world. Everything it saw seemed new and interesting. Ye Lan bought it a lot of food to try, and it didn't mind that it didn't have any spiritual energy.

But it's not that it's not picky about taste. It will finish all the good ones, and only take a bite of the ones that don't taste good. The rest will be divided up by Ye Lan and the other five people plus the snake. Qing Kai is not picky about food. It will eat whatever is available and enjoy it very much.

"Stop buying, or we won't be able to eat tonight," Gu Yu protested. Just because his snake wasn't picky about food didn't mean he wasn't.

Jiang Ning and the others nodded silently in their hearts. Gu Yu was more reliable. They were too familiar with Ye Lan to ask for his help.

"Okay." Ye Lan was a little embarrassed and stopped herself from buying the meat buns. They were indeed too filling, so she couldn't buy them.

Ye Lan and the others turned around and went to the fabric shop to buy clothes. It wouldn't be appropriate to go there for a free meal while wearing the Green Mountain Sect's disciple robes.

Having received a considerable amount of spirit stones from the Bat King, they were now flush with cash and bought only the finest items, transforming themselves into the elegant young nobles.

Why do I say four people? Because Gu Yu doesn't need to buy anything; his own black outfit is embroidered with gold thread, making him look very expensive.

The five of them walked together, their youthful vigor and high spirits evident; they were all in the prime of their lives.

As dusk finally arrived, the five men arrived at the town mayor's residence. A feast had been set up outside the door, and the atmosphere was lively. They glanced at it and saw that it was indeed very lavish, with ten dishes on each table, plenty of food and drink, and lots of meat. The portions hadn't been reduced despite having invited so many people.

The accountant in the manor was in charge of registering the gifts. Ye Lan and the others gave their gifts and were just about to find an empty table to sit down when the steward invited them into the manor for a banquet, treating them as honored guests.

Worried that the steward had made a mistake, they asked another question. Only after asking did they realize that the few medicinal herbs they had given as a gift were too precious for the mayor's family.

The accountant reported this to the town mayor, who then instructed his steward to welcome them to the VIP seats, where they were personally received by the mayor's second son.

Since there was no mistake, they could eat with peace of mind. The dishes inside the mansion looked more abundant than those outside, and the group was eager to try them.

Although the ingredients at the banquet were rather ordinary and lacked any special qualities, the chef's skill made them quite delicious.

Take the braised pork knuckle for example. It's so tender and flavorful, supposedly because it's simmered for two whole hours with a secret sauce. Now it breaks apart with a chopstick, and the taste is perfectly balanced between salty and savory.

Freshly fried eggplant fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The filling is made of minced eggplant and pork, which is coated in batter and deep-fried, making them even more delicious.

Stir-fried lily bulbs with shrimp are crisp and refreshing, and also symbolize a long and happy marriage. Fried lotus root sandwiches are prepared similarly to fried eggplant fritters, signifying a perfect match.

There were also the four-happiness meatballs and braised fish, which are common at wedding banquets. The braised fish looked very fat, and the plate that served it took up a large part of the table.

The dishes—sour plum sauce duck, scallion oil braised chicken, braised pork belly, sweet and sour pork ribs, and spicy rabbit cubes—all look very festive. For good luck, the chef replaced all the chili peppers in the green pepper beef with red peppers.

The braised dishes also included braised pork intestines and thinly sliced ​​braised beef, while the soup was white radish and duck soup. There were sixteen dishes on the table. The only one that looked relatively vegetarian was boiled cabbage in clear broth, but those in the know understand that it actually has a lot to do with meat.

It's clear that the mayor takes this wedding very seriously. He even bought a rabbit with spiritual energy, as well as a chicken. Although these ingredients are just average for Ye Lan and her family, they are certainly impressive enough to serve other guests.

The town mayor also told everyone to eat and drink as much as they wanted, with plenty of alcohol. Congratulations poured in from all over the house, making it a very festive occasion.

"The taste of this braised pork intestine is different from the previous pickled cabbage pork intestine. The meat flavor is stronger, and it has been braised for a long time, so it is easier to chew." Jiang Nan prefers to eat things she has never eaten before, such as this braised pork intestine and braised pork knuckle.

"Young Master Jiang has excellent taste. This braised pork intestine is unique to our Suolong Town. Only fifty catties are produced each day, and you can't buy it if you go late. This time, my father had to ask Uncle Wang to come and make it for us." Seeing that the guests were interested, the town mayor's second son chatted with them about the pork intestine.

The town mayor's second son is named Li Yang. The Uncle Wang he mentioned is the owner of this braised pork intestines business. Uncle Wang is usually very arrogant; he won't even sell to people he doesn't like.

"I see, then we're in luck." Jiang Nan said, picking up another bite with her chopsticks and slowly chewing and swallowing.

"Uncle Wang's family is not only skilled, but his brother's soybean paste is also exceptional. The braised pork knuckle we are making today is made with their soybean paste."

"That's amazing, then why didn't we see any shops selling soybean paste when we walked around today?" Ye Lan joined the conversation.

"Oh!" Li Yang slapped his thigh. "Brother Ye, you don't know this. Their soybean paste is all pre-ordered. Every batch is pre-ordered before it's even finished. Why would they need to build a shop?"

"If it sells so well, why doesn't he make more?" Su Bo was skeptical; why would anyone pass up the opportunity to make money?

"It's not that Uncle Wang doesn't want to make more, it's just that fermenting soybean paste takes time, the process is complicated, and it can't be known to outsiders, so Uncle Wang and his family only make a fixed amount each month."

"Yes."

The young men at the table echoed his sentiments. Li Yang had been assigned by his father to receive distinguished guests, and fearing an awkward silence, he had invited his close friends along. Previously, they had been intimidated by these richly dressed young men of unknown cultivation, worried they might inadvertently offend a powerful figure; they hadn't expected them to be so easygoing.

"If I want to buy some, could Young Master Li help me get them? I'm willing to pay a high price." Ye Lan genuinely wanted to buy them.

"Brother Ye, you flatter me. If you want some, I'll take you to Uncle Wang's place tomorrow to pick out a few cans. He has several flavors."

"Then thank you very much, Young Master Li."

"Don't be so polite, come on, have a drink."

Everyone was around the same age, and they quickly started drinking together. During the meal, the groom even came over to toast them and thank them for their generous gifts.

After Ye Lan and the others got drunk, they joined the groom's relatives and friends in making a ruckus in the bridal chamber. When they came back, they continued drinking. During this time, some guests at other tables, emboldened by the alcohol, asked them if they were married and offered to introduce them to their daughters.

Li Yang was called away by his brother to fend off drinking before the wedding night, and now he's passed out drunk on the table.

Jiang Nan, unable to hold his liquor, lost his balance and fell to the ground, cracking the wine bottles on the floor. Su Bo and Gu Yu burst into laughter at his embarrassing moment, and Ye Lan's eyebrows curved with laughter as well. Jiang Ning smiled and helped his cousin up.

The atmosphere at the banquet was still very lively, and both hosts and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.