112: Chapter 112 Suffering a Loss

In the evening, Lin Xiao was still woken up by Lin Ran.

"It's time to eat."

Lin Ran rubbed her hands together, looking a bit nervous.

Lin Xiao followed Lin Ran to the courtyard in a daze, only then realizing what Lin Ran was nervous about.

Tonight's dinner was to be prepared by each group of guests themselves.

When had Lin Ran ever cooked in her life?

Therefore, amidst a table full of a sumptuous dinner, only that small bowl of sticky noodles in the corner belonged to them.

"A-Xiao, I'm sorry... Fifth Sister really has limited skills."

Lin Ran laughed awkwardly.

"It's fine."

Lin Xiao smiled comfortingly, then stepped forward, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and took a small bite.

However, as soon as the noodles entered his mouth, he couldn't maintain the smile on his face.

In order not to make Fifth Sister sad, Lin Xiao restrained his expression as much as possible.

Slowly setting down the bowl, as if he had thought of something, he slapped his forehead, "That's right, I caught so many fish last night, if we don't eat them, they won't be fresh! Sister, come, I'll grill fish for you!"

Saying this, he went to the kitchen to busy himself.

In a short while, he set up a simple grill in the courtyard and placed the prepared fish on it.

Before the fish was ready, Lin Ran felt a bit hungry and planned to eat a few bites of noodles to tide her over.

But after tasting just one bite, she also silently put them down again, focusing on waiting for the fish to be grilled.

[Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter, just how bad do these noodles taste!]

[Don't have such high expectations of the goddess, she relies on her looks to eat, not her cooking skills!]

[Rely on cooking skills? I'm afraid she relies on her cooking skills to kill people, right?]

[Look at He Xiaomei, she's also a Rich Second Generation, why is her cooking so good?]

[The gap between people is really huge.]

... The barrage was full of complaints.

Many of Young Master Jie's fans came out, taking the opportunity to step on Lin Ran.

At this time, Young Master Jie and He Xiaomei also walked out.

He Xiaomei pointed at the food on the table as if presenting a treasure, saying coquettishly: "Brother Jie, I made all of this, try it and see if you like it."

Young Master Jie nodded expressionlessly, sat at the table, and happened to see that bowl of noodles.

"What is that? It looks sticky and disgusting."

"It seems like Lin Ran made it, maybe it's pig feed."

He Xiaomei covered her mouth and mocked without hesitation.

"That's really kind of her, knowing to help the Villagers feed the pigs."

Young Master Jie didn't know if he had learned a lesson from before, but his speech was a bit more restrained.

It has to be said, He Xiaomei's cooking skills are actually quite good.

On this table, there was everything from chicken and duck to fish.

Young Master Jie had long been hungry, picked up his chopsticks, and began to devour the food.

At this moment, Yan Sen and He He also came out.

He Xiaomei deliberately and enthusiastically greeted them: "Brother Yan Sen, Sister He He, you haven't cooked yet, right? Why don't you come over and eat together?"

He He glanced at Yan Sen, a bit hesitant.

To be honest, their own cooking skills were just average; at most, they could cook instant noodles or make a plate of fried rice.

By comparison, they were definitely more willing to eat this table of grand feast.

Just as they were about to decide to eat together, Lin Xiao spoke coldly, "I advise you to go make something yourself; eating these things will land you in the Hospital."

Yan Sen and He He were stunned, not understanding what Lin Xiao meant.

He Xiaomei exploded first, saying sharply: "Lin Xiao, you're just sour grapes because you can't eat the grapes! Don't worry, even if I feed this meal to dogs, I won't give it to you!"

What did that mean?

Calling them dogs?

Not only Yan Sen and He He, but even Young Master Jie's face showed displeasure.

The chopsticks he had just extended also stopped in mid-air.

He Xiaomei also realized she had said the wrong thing, quickly patted her mouth lightly, and laughed dryly: "That's not what I meant, I just think Lin Xiao talking like that is really too much, we didn't even provoke him."

"Stupid."

Young Master Jie spat out the word almost imperceptibly, then continued to eat.

Although He Xiaomei heard it, she didn't have a bit of temper, sitting on the side helping Young Master Jie pick food, with a respectful and ingratiating appearance.

She continued to greet them, "Brother Yan Sen, Sister He He, don't listen to his nonsense, come over and eat together."

Yan Sen and He He, who were already hesitant, decided after this whole ordeal not to get involved in their grievances.

They casually found an excuse to brush it off and went back to the kitchen to busy themselves.

He Xiaomei didn't try to keep them too much, glared fiercely at Lin Xiao, and started eating on her own.

Soon, Lin Xiao's fish was also grilled.

The whole courtyard was permeated with the fragrant smell of grilled fish.

Lin Ran had long been hungry and couldn't wait to start eating.

It has to be said, Lin Xiao's fish grilling technique is actually quite good.

The fish had no fishy smell at all, the skin was crispy, and the meat was tender.

The ratio of seasonings was just right; one bite, and the fragrance lingered on the lips and teeth.

[How come I feel like Lin Xiao's grilled fish is actually quite fragrant?]

[Can you guys eat something decent? You're going to brag about a piece of lousy grilled fish?]

[Exactly, how can grilled fish compare to the feast Xiaomei made?]

[But what did Lin Xiao mean just now when he said eating those would land you in the Hospital?]

[What else could it mean? He's just deliberately stirring up trouble! Yan Sen and He He are the same, running away after being told a couple of things, what cowards, they deserve to miss out on the good food!]

... These brainless fans were equally disparaging to everyone involved.

I'm afraid if a dog passed by and didn't lick their "Brother Jie" along with them, it would be kicked by them.

Just as Lin Ran finished one and was about to ask for another, a painful howl came from behind.

"Wh-what's going on, my stomach hurts so much!"

"Brother Jie, what's wrong with you!"

"Don't touch me, hurry up and call a doctor!"

"..."

Turning around to look, she saw Young Master Jie drop his chopsticks, clutching his stomach in pain and falling to the ground.

He Xiaomei went to find the assistant and manager in a panic.

A moment later, many staff members gathered around.

After the accompanying doctor gave Young Master Jie a simple examination, he glanced at the food on the table.

His gaze quickly locked onto one of the plates, "What is this?"

"Stir-fried mushrooms."

He Xiaomei answered honestly.

The doctor's expression changed, and he said coldly: "Don't you know that wild mushrooms are poisonous if not stir-fried properly? It's clear the cooking time wasn't enough!"

After saying this, he hurriedly said to the people next to him: "Young Master Jie has food poisoning, send him to the Hospital immediately!"

The other staff members busied themselves, helping to send Young Master Jie to the nanny car, accompanied by his assistant and manager, heading to the nearest Hospital.

"How could this be, how could it be poisonous? I clearly ate it too."

He Xiaomei stood there blankly, muttering to herself.

These mushrooms were the ones she had specifically picked in the mountains in the afternoon...

The others present paid no attention to her, but instead, all eyes were focused on Lin Xiao.

They had all heard what Lin Xiao said just now.

This wasn't Fortune Telling at all?

This was simply a god!