EBE Chapter 135: Intra-City Express Delivery
Chapter 135: Intra-City Express Delivery
In desperation, Qi Zhonghu had to bite the bullet and go to Ji's house in person.
Along the way, he held the food box containing rose sugar steamed cheese tightly in his hands, as if it were a rare treasure. He looked down from time to time, his eyes wide open, for fear of any bumps.
He took every step carefully. When he encountered a pothole on the road, he would tiptoe exaggeratedly, twist his body to get around it, and mutter to himself, "Be careful, be careful, don't spill it." He looked like a funny big crab.
After arriving at Ji's house and informing everyone, Qi Zhonghu was led into the main hall by the servants.
Qi Zhonghu didn't even dare to breathe through the screen. He fell to his knees with a plop, knocking his head against the ground. "Master, I was blind and didn't recognize the real man. I offended that girl. I deserve death!"
Although Cheng Yuntao is indeed an unknown little person, she now holds the token of the Ji Mansion, which means she is Ji Yanchuan's person.
Qi Zhonghu was afraid that Ji Yanchuan would make trouble, so he had to admit his mistake first so that the punishment could be lighter.
Mu Qingfeng, standing aside, curled his lips in a gloating manner. He knew that this reckless man would get into trouble sooner or later. He was always reckless and not steady at all. How could he be worthy of serving his master? And it just so happened that the Nanfang Night Market needed this kind of rogue. This time, he had hit a wall with his impulsiveness.
Ji Yanchuan raised his eyes, his gaze icy, his tone full of reprimands: "You are too impatient! You act on impulse without even getting to the bottom of things. If it weren't for your usual hard work, I would definitely not let you off easily!"
Qi Zhonghu kowtowed hurriedly: "Yes, yes, I will be more careful in the future and will never dare to do it again."
Ji Yanchuan frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Since you've been working at the theater for quite some time and are very familiar with the affairs there, I'll give you another chance. Pay more attention to the situation in the future and report to me in time if anything happens."
Qi Zhonghu was as if he had been granted amnesty. He hurriedly raised the food box with both hands, leaned forward, and said respectfully, "Thank you very much, Master Ji, for your kindness. I will definitely take care of it! This is the rose sugar steamed cheese that the girl made. I carefully escorted it all the way here."
Mu Qingfeng had a barely perceptible sneer on his lips. He stepped forward to take the food box and deliberately shook it hard, scaring Qi Zhonghu so much that he almost cried out. Mu Qingfeng then slowly stood aside.
Qi Zhonghu's eyes widened as he looked at Mu Qingfeng with anger, but he didn't dare to attack. He could only grit his teeth and whisper, "Mu Qingfeng, what do you mean? Are you deliberately making things difficult for me?"
Mu Qingfeng snorted lightly, glanced at Qi Zhonghu with disdain, and said sarcastically, "Hey, what's the matter? Just a little bump makes you so distressed? Is this cheese more precious than your life?"
Qi Zhonghu was so angry that he was shaking all over, his hands clenched into fists, and he wailed in his heart: That's right! He has been protecting me all the way! Doing something wrong tonight is dangerous in itself. If he can't even deliver the cheese properly, he may not be able to walk out of the gate of Ji Mansion in one piece.
"Qingfeng, stop messing around and serve the cheese."
Hearing Ji Yanchuan calling him, Mu Qingfeng did not dare to be careless. He quickly restrained his expression, walked around the screen, and handed over the food box containing the rose sugar steamed cheese.
Open the food box, take out the cheese and place it on the table. The cheese on the plate is as white as snow, delicate and smooth, dotted with crimson rose petals, and the rich sweet fragrance instantly fills the entire room.
Cheese is a fermented product. Excessive fermentation will change its taste and reduce its quality. If it is stored at low temperature, the shelf life can be slightly extended, but generally speaking, it is better to eat it as soon as possible to ensure its freshness and flavor.
Cheng Yuntao had just finished making the yogurt when she arranged for Qi Zhonghu to deliver it to Ji's house. The total time taken was not very long, so Ji Yanchuan naturally tasted the best flavor of the yogurt.
This is the ancient version of same-city express delivery.
Qi Zhonghu's carefulness along the way paid off; the yogurt was perfectly preserved, with even the petals remaining perfectly in place. Ji Yanchuan glanced up, his mood instantly brightening. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, his anger subsiding.
He picked up a small spoon, gently scooped up a small spoonful of cheese, and put it into his mouth. The sweet taste instantly bloomed on the tip of his tongue. The aroma of milk, rose and slight sweetness blended perfectly, just like the breeze under the warm spring sun, gentle and wonderful.
"Okay, you can get out."
Hearing Ji Yanchuan say this, Qi Zhonghu did not dare to hesitate at all. He stood up quickly and ran away, his panicked figure quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor of Ji's mansion.
Qi Zhonghu knew that his master hadn't punished him for any other reason, but simply because he felt he still had some use as a stepping stone. After all, he had witnessed how brothers who had done wrong had died tragically. Working under his master, one must always be alert. He had been careless today, and he must never make the same mistake again.
Although he was a little rough in his actions, it didn't mean that he was completely heartless. Qi Zhonghu patted his chest with lingering fear and left with his arms swinging.
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The show was about to begin and the audience began to arrive one after another.
Beautifully decorated carriages slowly approached, their wheels clacking against the cobblestones. Gentlemen dressed in rich silks and satins dismounted with dignified demeanor, gently waving folding fans. The calligraphy on the fans complemented the delicate ribs, showcasing their refined taste.
The young ladies accompanying their sisters were even more graceful, dressed in splendid gowns, their skirts embroidered with lifelike flowers, birds, fish and insects, and their flowing sleeves emitting bursts of elegant fragrance. They held exquisitely embroidered handkerchiefs, gently covering their mouths, their eyes smiling, and from time to time they chatted softly with their friends beside them.
Soon, these young men and women discovered Cheng Yuntao's stall.
A young man in a lake-blue brocade robe frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Didn't the theater owner say that stalls aren't allowed around here, ruining his business? Why are people still setting up stalls? They really don't have any manners at all!"
The young man in white who came with him chuckled and said, "Perhaps he's some country bumpkin who doesn't know the rules and regulations and has stumbled upon setting up a stall here by mistake, waiting for the theater staff to come and drive him away."
As soon as he finished speaking, a young lady in a light pink silk dress in the crowd gently waved her round fan and retorted with disapproval, "I think this stall is quite interesting. Maybe the food they sell is delicious. Why are you being so aggressive?"
Seeing this, Cheng Yuntao hurriedly introduced with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is today's special - steamed yogurt with rose sugar."
"Why is it called today's special? Are you only going to set up this stall for one day? You won't be here tomorrow?" The onlookers were all puzzled and started to murmur.