LOT -Chapter 273 Praising Ji Qianhua

Every day she only knew how to eat all sorts of random things. Her body hadn’t even fully recovered yet, and she was already thinking about eating roasted chicken.

She really didn’t take her health seriously at all. Minister Lin let out a helpless sigh in his heart.

Hearing her father say that, Lin Mo immediately carried the chickens and went to look for Madam Lin.

【Going to Mother is the right move. It’s just a chicken. Mother definitely won’t say anything.】

Although Madam Lin truly didn’t say anything, she almost beat her right then and there. But Lin Mo just widened her big eyes and looked pitifully at Madam Lin, softening her heart completely.

When Lin Mo came back, she proudly told Bai Xiao, “See? This is my skill. If you want to get anything done, the first requirement is a thick skin. You can’t give up just because of a small setback. If you don’t press forward, you’ll never succeed.”

Bai Xiao: “Alright, alright, I learned it. Don’t worry, if I ever want to do something in the future, I’ll definitely act immediately. I will become a giant of action!”

The passing maids: …

Was that really necessary? It was just two chickens. Why did they make it sound as if they had accomplished something world-shaking?

If she weren’t still recovering, Madam Lin would never speak so gently. She would have smacked Lin Mo twice for sure.

After praising themselves to each other, the two went to find a place to roast their chickens. Afraid their own skills weren’t good enough, they even dragged a helper over.

Ji Qianhua: “Why don’t you let the servants do this? Why must you do it yourselves? I was reading military texts!”

While roasting, Ji Qianhua complained, “Why can’t you find someone else? Couldn’t you ask your brother?”

Lin Mo answered innocently, “Last time I asked my brother. If I go again, he’ll definitely throw me out.”

Ji Qianhua: … So you came for me, huh?

He had been quietly reading in his study when the two barged in, grabbed him by the arm, and dragged him outside.

He thought something serious had happened and almost brought his sword—only to find out they just wanted him to roast chicken.

【Ugh, why is this man so naggy? A grown man, yet so naggy. I really don’t want him to be my brother-in-law.】

The moment Lin Mo’s inner thoughts came out, all of Ji Qianhua’s complaints vanished.

Why did this girl keep rejecting him as a future brother-in-law? What was wrong with him?

Bai Xiao: “Aiya, stop staring at Mo Mo. Look at the chicken in your hand! If you don’t turn it, it’s going to burn!”

Distracted, Ji Qianhua had forgotten to rotate the spit, and the chicken almost got scorched, frightening the two onlookers.

Lin Mo complained internally: 【I told you his skill isn’t as good as my brother’s. He’s always out fighting battles, yet his roasting is this bad? Truly, never judge a book by its cover.】

Bai Xiao: 【Right? I remember his roasting skills used to be pretty decent on the battlefield. He could roast all sorts of game and was even praised by Prince Zhen Nan. Why did his skills regress now?】

Lin Mo: 【I know this one. This is called “comfort leads to decline.” His life after coming home is too comfortable, so he forgot the hardships of the past. This isn’t good.】

Their inner conversation went back and forth, and Ji Qianhua was so angry he nearly threw both roasted chickens on their heads.

He was roasting for them, yet they had so much criticism! Truly begging for a beating!

What did they mean his skills had regressed? His skills were excellent—he just didn’t feel like doing it!

Now he absolutely had to prove that his skills were as good as ever. He would roast these chickens perfectly and make the two brats reflect on themselves!

A surge of determination rose around Ji Qianhua, startling Lin Mo and Bai Xiao.

Lin Mo: 【What is he doing? Why does it look like there’s fire coming out of his eyes? Did these chickens offend him?】

Bai Xiao: 【No idea. They’re not even remotely related. I don’t understand why he suddenly looks so intense.】

Determined to prove his ability, Ji Qianhua roasted the two chickens until they were beautifully golden, fragrant, and crispy.

The two who had been criticizing before were now full of admiration.

Lin Mo was nearly drooling. It smelled too good, and Ji Qianhua had brought back some rare spices—many of which couldn’t be found in the capital.

As he sprinkled the spices, Ji Qianhua boasted proudly, “I bought these at the border. The taste is incredible. Absolutely unavailable in the capital.”

He said it so proudly, but what Lin Mo heard was just a bunch of blah blah blah. She didn’t take in a single word.

Bai Xiao: 【Tsk, who said the capital doesn’t have them? They’re just sold out.】

Trade between countries brought in all sorts of goods. Some sold quickly, some slowly.

The merchant caravans were still traveling, so the capital temporarily had none—but Bai Xiao couldn’t be fooled.

Ji Qianhua: … If it’s sold out right now, that still means they don’t have it, doesn’t it? You can’t call it available until it’s actually available!

Lin Mo: 【What are you muttering about? I want to eat. Tell him to hurry up and finish roasting!】

Bai Xiao: 【He was bragging about himself, so I refuted him a little inside my heart.】

Ji Qianhua: … I’m roasting chicken for you two, and I’m not even allowed to brag a little? You two are too much!

Hearing that Ji Qianhua was bragging, Lin Mo immediately said aloud, “Ji Ji-ge, your skill is truly extraordinary! I heard your roasting was good—that’s why I dragged you here. I was a bit doubtful before, but now I see I was wrong.”

“Look at how perfectly roasted this chicken is. If the imperial exam included chicken roasting, you’d definitely place first!”

Ji Qianhua: … What are you doing?

Lin Mo: 【Xiao Bai, how was that? Didn’t I praise him well? He was bragging, so I helped him brag.】

Bai Xiao: 【You’re quite kind. And your praise was good. Look—he’s frozen in place. He must be touched. Maybe even emotional.】

Ji Qianhua was suffocating.

Emotional? Why would I be emotional? Those compliments were so fake!

These two were truly a pair—both completely shameless.