27: Section 27

Upon seeing Su Mo, Chun Zhu quickly walked over.

"Steward Su, Steward Su."

"Madam Huang is looking for you; she wants you to come over."

Hearing that he was wanted again, Su Mo felt a little surprised. She had increased his monthly allowance yesterday; what did she want to do this time?

The others in the kitchen also pricked up their ears at this moment.

This Steward Su, they wondered what kind of luck he had run into.

To be so highly regarded by Madam Huang.

Afterward, Su Mo followed Chun Zhu out the door.

After walking a few intersections and seeing that no one was around, Su Mo took out the orange segment from his pocket.

"Here."

Seeing the orange segment in Su Mo's hand, Chun Zhu was pleasantly surprised.

"Oh, it's a Dongting orange! This is a rare item; you can hardly find them this season."

"Hehe."

"Eat it, eat it."

Saying that, Su Mo put the orange segment into Chun Zhu's mouth.

Chun Zhu happily enjoyed the sweetness.

As she chewed, Chun Zhu suddenly looked at Su Mo with wide eyes.

"Steward Su, do you like me?!"

After she spoke, Chun Zhu's face was already flushed; even she hadn't expected herself to say such bold words.

Su Mo was a little surprised to hear that.

He hadn't expected that this ancient girl would already be performing a 'shit test.'

In this situation, saying 'like' or 'dislike' was not the best answer.

However, Su Mo was no longer the Su Mo of yesterday.

Now, with Ox-Like Strength, his courage had greatly increased.

When faced with such a question, he directly bit her.

"Ah!"

"What are you doing!"

"Woo…"

Chun Zhu cried out in alarm; she hadn't expected Su Mo to suddenly make this move.

Feeling the lingering sweetness of the orange on his tongue.

Su Mo smiled triumphantly.

"Sister Chun Zhu, didn't you ask if I liked you? I've already given you the answer!"

Hearing Su Mo say that.

Chun Zhu's heart pounded, and her breathing became rapid and disordered.

For a moment, she was both shy and angry.

She didn't know what to say.

But now that it had happened, it couldn't be undone.

Chun Zhu had never experienced such intimacy.

For a moment, her mind was in a chaotic mess.

At this moment, Su Mo leaned his head closer.

"By the way, Sister Chun Zhu."

"How is Madam Huang's mood this time? Do you know exactly what she wants me for?"

"I won't tell!"

Chun Zhu puffed out her cheeks and quickened her pace, leaving Su Mo behind.

Seeing that Chun Zhu didn't have an excessive reaction.

Su Mo smiled slightly.

Then he quickly followed.

However, upon arriving at Madam Huang's courtyard, Su Mo was instantly drawn to a white figure under a plum blossom tree.

It was none other than Huang Qingwan, the current matriarch of the Generals Residence.

At this moment, Huang Qingwan was wearing a pure white Su Jin long jacket. The cold wind blew, making the jacket cling tightly to her body, revealing her well-proportioned figure.

In the cold winter, she was like an ice lotus, standing alone in the world.

Looking at the captivating face of the figure's owner.

Su Mo's eyes could barely move, as if he were looking at a masterpiece of art.

Suddenly.

The kettle on the nearby brazier began to hiss with steam.

Coming back to his senses, Su Mo quickly lowered his head.

Today's Madam Huang.

Seemed especially alluring.

Chapter 33: Have You Ever Thought About Opening Your Own Restaurant?

"Madam Huang, I have brought the person."

Chun Zhu's face was flushed at this moment, which made Madam Huang a little worried.

"Are you too cold? Go back inside and warm up first. Next time something like this happens, you and Shaoyao can take turns."

"Ah? No need, Madam Huang."

Chun Zhu quickly refused upon hearing that.

"I'll be leaving now, Madam Huang. Call me if you need anything."

After speaking, Chun Zhu walked somewhat unsteadily towards her room.

Huang Qingwan was a little confused.

This child, she wondered what was wrong with her lately.

But the most important thing now was to get Su Lang to leave the Generals Residence.

Huang Qingwan didn't know if the future would unfold the same way as in her previous life. If a royal decree led to the execution of her entire family, then she and Su Lang would never be able to be together.

She had thought about it all night yesterday and finally decided that regardless of whether the same events as in her previous life would happen, she would first let Su Mo leave the Generals Residence, and then make further plans.

Thinking of this.

Huang Qingwan waved to Su Mo.

"Steward Su, you may come over."

Huang Qingwan's voice was soft and sweet, making Su Mo's heart flutter.

"Yes, Madam Huang."

After speaking, he walked towards Huang Qingwan with his head lowered.

Seeing Su Mo walk towards her, Huang Qingwan subconsciously raised her hand and tidied the strands of hair at her temples.

Su Mo, however, did not notice Huang Qingwan's small gesture. With his head lowered, he could only see Huang Qingwan's slender ankles and gracefully shaped calves.

After a moment of hesitation, Huang Qingwan spoke.

"Steward Su, do you have any other family members?"

Hearing Madam Huang's question, Su Mo's mind raced, wondering what she meant by asking this.

"Replying to Madam Huang, my family suffered a flood years ago, and now I am the only one left."

Hearing Su Mo's answer, Huang Qingwan's eyes became hazy, as if covered by a mist.

She had asked this question in her previous life as well.

The answer in both lives was exactly the same.

Huang Qingwan had doubted that it was merely a dream, but with so many details matching up, how could it be explained as just a dream?

She truly had returned.

Since Heaven had given her this opportunity, she must cherish and seize it.

She wouldn't let happiness slip away from her eyes.

Gathering her courage.

Huang Qingwan stated her purpose.

"Steward Su, your culinary skills are so excellent, have you ever thought about going out and opening your own restaurant or something similar?"

Su Mo smiled bitterly at the words.

I'd love to, but I need the capital for that.

"Replying to Madam Huang, I lack the capital, so even if I wanted to, it would just be like the moon in the well or a flower in a mirror."

Huang Qingwan's tone was gentle, with a hint of probing.

"What if you, now, had the capital?"

Su Mo was stunned by the question. His candied sweet potatoes had received excellent reviews. Could it be that Madam Huang, seeing his good cooking skills, wanted to invest in him to open a restaurant in Linjiang City?

His mental processing power had greatly increased now.

After a brief thought, he arrived at the most probable conclusion.

Su Mo's heart filled with joy.

If that were possible, it would be absolutely wonderful!

Without further hesitation.

Su Mo answered with conviction:

"If I had the capital now, then I would definitely go out and open a restaurant!"

"Good!"

Two silver notes suddenly appeared in Huang Qingwan's hand.

"These are two five-hundred-tael silver notes; you can exchange them for cash at the Shengchang Exchange."

"In the future, we will split the profits fifty-fifty."

Su Mo was startled by the words and quickly looked up, meeting Huang Qingwan's affectionate gaze.

However, being shocked, he didn't think much of it, but was extremely surprised by Madam Huang's generous gesture.

"Madam Huang, aren't you afraid I'll take the money and run?"

Huang Qingwan chuckled at the words.

She continued to gently smooth the strands of hair disheveled by the cold wind.

"I trust you."

"Of course, I also trust your culinary skills."

...

When Su Mo returned from Madam Huang's place, he was still a little dazed.