TFWYH – Chapter 34 Initial Discussion of Cooperation

In order to keep herself from getting too nervous, Ling Yue kept her eyes on Tang Wan’s face almost the whole time. Because of that, she noticed Tang Wan’s face gradually turning pale, and the fine sheen of sweat appearing on her forehead.

Her sister-in-law really was sick!

With this realization, Ling Yue began to grow anxious.

Seeing that the young master Yu Ziqing was still being difficult, she hesitated for a moment before mustering the courage to speak:

“Young Master, my sister-in-law seems to be ill and is eager to go home. She didn’t mean to offend you. If there’s anything you want to ask, you can ask me. I also know how to use the bean paste in cooking. Could you perhaps let my sister-in-law rest for a while?”

Hm?

Yu Ziqing, upon hearing this, looked more closely at Tang Wan’s face.

Sure enough, her plump cheeks had turned a bit pale, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead. She was clearly trying hard to endure something.

Then he noticed the hand she had pressed against her lower abdomen, and instantly understood the truth—his expression turned a little awkward.

Tang Wan hadn’t expected Ling Yue to expose her condition and frowned in disapproval, but in the end, she didn’t say anything.

She didn’t know what was going on with her today—she really was feeling unwell.

And when your body feels off, your mood goes with it.

Everyone seemed annoying!

Especially this endlessly babbling, prissy peacock of a man right in front of her!

Yu Ziqing closed his fan, the irritation in his eyes fading. He turned to Manager Xu and said,

“Prepare a bowl of brown sugar ginger tea for Lady Ling.”

Then he looked at Tang Wan and Ling Yue and said,

“I truly didn’t notice Lady Ling was unwell—my apologies. Lady Ling, please have a seat and rest a moment. And… Little Miss Ling, would you be willing to show me the bean paste?”

Ling Yue hadn’t expected this young master to suddenly become so proper. She glanced at Tang Wan, who gave her an encouraging nod, which gave her a big boost in confidence.

Instead of responding immediately, Ling Yue first pulled a small stool over and placed it behind Tang Wan so she could sit and rest. Then she took off the basket, pulled out a small jar of the bean paste, and placed it in front of Yu Ziqing.

“Young Master Yu, please take a look—this is the bean paste. Whether for braising or stir-frying, just a little of this will make any dish delicious. It’s bright red, oily, and leaves a sweet aftertaste.”

Ling Yue wore a bright smile, but inside she was extremely nervous. She explained as she opened the lid to let Yu Ziqing inspect it.

Yu Ziqing was no fool—he could easily tell that the young girl was nervous but trying her best to stay composed.

At that moment, he actually felt some admiration for Ling Yue. This young girl, clearly intimidated, was still trying her hardest to keep things under control.

How young must she be!

Thinking back to his own younger sister at that age—sigh, comparisons really were cruel.

They say children from poor families grow up fast. He didn’t used to believe it, but now he did.

While thinking this, he leaned in to look at the contents of the jar. The bean paste was bright red.

Just from the smell—it was fragrant, but there was also something odd about it. A faint scent of alcohol?

Seeing his frown, Ling Yue panicked and quickly said:

“Young Master Yu, how about letting me use your kitchen? I’ll cook a few dishes, and you can try for yourself.”

“Sure.” Yu Ziqing gave Manager Xu a look. Xu nodded and immediately signaled a waiter to guide Ling Yue to the kitchen.

Ling Yue glanced at Tang Wan in concern. Seeing her nod, she then followed the waiter out.

Once she had left, Yu Ziqing turned his attention back to Tang Wan:

“Lady Ling, your little sister-in-law is quite impressive.”

“Mm.” Tang Wan gave a brief, indifferent reply and said nothing more.

She wasn’t feeling well and just wanted to lie down.

“Lady Ling, have some ginger tea. It might… make you feel better.”

Yu Ziqing looked awkward as he said this, turning his head away in embarrassment.