Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating-Chapter 118 - 119: Unlocking the Universal Recipe

Chapter 118: Chapter 119: Unlocking the Universal Recipe

Xu Ying’s face suddenly turned somewhat awkward—Zhou Kun, she remembered now, no wonder his name sounded so familiar.

In her previous life, she had followed Dong Wenzhong and Chen Yanran back to the city, just in time to see the county police arrest a few smugglers.

Among them, Zhou Kun was the most serious offender.

She couldn’t help but worry if Huo Chen hanging out with him would lead to trouble.

Zhou Kun caught Xu Ying’s gaze and lifted his head, grinning at her, “Who is this?”

“This is a girl from our village, now working at the State-owned Restaurant,” Huo Chen said with a smile playing at his eyes.

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Zhou Kun probably guessed the situation and praised Xu Ying, “This young lady works at a restaurant at such a young age. Looking at her attire, she must be in the kitchen, right?”

Xu Ying had just changed into her work uniform not long ago and nodded, “Yes, that’s right.”

Zhou Kun was somewhat surprised, “A girl like you working in the kitchen, which is hot and tiring in the summer, can you handle it?”

After he finished speaking, he turned his head with a meaningful glance at Huo Chen, thinking to himself, this kid has so much merchandise that selling once can make thousands.

And yet he lets his girl suffer such hardships—truly, appearances are deceiving.

“It’s fine as long as it earns money,” Xu Ying mentioned money and her eyes nearly crinkled into a smile.

Huo Chen finally realized, this girl was obsessed with wealth.

After dinner, he needed to hurry back to see just how much fortune he had.

Zhou Kun found Xu Ying quite interesting and teased her with a laugh, “I don’t have much except for money; how about you be my girl?”

Huo Chen’s face changed drastically, as a cold chill emanated around him.

Xu Ying suddenly felt a bit cold, yet still said, “I do love money, but I take it with principles; I won’t just take any money.”

With that, she turned and left with spirit, annoyed that he tried to tempt her with money.

Huo Chen’s gloomy mood lifted instantly after she walked away.

He gave Zhou Kun a cold look as if noting him down for revenge.

Zhou Kun didn’t realize that because of his extra comment today, he would later be caught without warning.

For breakfast, Xu Ying specially made extra dishes for Huo Chen; while everyone else had buns and porridge, he had in front of him three to four kinds of pickles.

There were sweet and crunchy radishes, spicy cabbage, pickled garlic…

“Brother Chen, Xu Ying treats you exceptionally well!” Wu Qingsong was dumbfounded by the evident disparity in treatment.

Huo Chen glanced at him, “If you saved her three times, you could get this treatment too.”

Wu Qingsong exclaimed, “You’ve saved her that many times? My goodness, what kind of fate is this?”

Hearing this, Huo Chen thought of what Xu Ying said yesterday—it seemed even heaven thought they were fated to be together.

Standing in the kitchen, Xu Ying listened to the system’s notification sound, feeling utterly delighted.

“Congratulations, host, on unlocking new recipes: Universal Marinade Pack, Universal Deep-Fried Snacks, Universal Duck Dishes.

Additionally, 10% more of the space is unlocked, now 40% unlocked.”

Xu Ying was ecstatic upon hearing the system’s notification, thinking about making her own marinade. The thought made her salivate uncontrollably.

Spicy Duck Head, Spicy Duck Neck, Spicy Duck Intestines, here I come.

Xu Ying felt light and breezy, cooking with such a happy mood, humming a tune, almost ready to dance.

“Yingying, have you come across some good news? You seem so happy,” Sun Lifang couldn’t help but ask.

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Xu Ying gave a secretive smile, “Great news, you’ll know in a few days.”

Lifang grew even more curious, repeatedly questioning Yingying, who wouldn’t spill the beans. Eventually, Lifang had to give up her curiosity.

At noon, Fuying and Qiuye went to the restaurant to eat together. As soon as they entered, Fuying cheerfully flung herself at Yingying.

“Yingying, I’ve missed you so much.” Fuying hadn’t been to the restaurant to eat for a while, and she took the first chance she got to come today. The moment she saw Yingying, her excitement was undeniable.

Her joy faded quickly, though.

Yingying felt puzzled, “What’s wrong? Why the sudden slump?”

Qiuye shrugged, leaning in and whispering into Yingying’s ear, “Fuying is going on a blind date later. She hasn’t been coming to eat because she’s been arguing with her parents about not wanting to go on this blind date.”

“A blind date? She’s so young!” Yingying was shocked. Fuying wasn’t much older than her, maybe just a year at most. It seemed too early for a blind date.

“Not that young. I’m twenty this year, unlike you, so young!” sighed Fuying, looking rather melancholic.

Yingying was stunned, “How am I young? I’m only a year younger than you.”

“That still counts as young, at least you don’t have to go on blind dates,” Fuying responded, after which Qiuye quickly interjected, nudging her, “Look, here they come.”

“Where?” Fuying followed the direction of Qiuye’s pointing finger, only to see her mother arriving with a woman laughing cheerfully, accompanied by a young man.

Fuying’s heart sank.

Qiuye also looked disdainful, thinking these matchmakers must be joking.

Yingying was lost for words too—it was said that blind dates reveal how matchmakers regard you.

Fuying might not be stunningly beautiful, but she certainly wasn’t unattractive.

How could the matchmaker pick such an unappealing person?

Gu’s mother also seemed slightly displeased. Upon entering the restaurant with a faint smile, she knew this match had been suggested by her sister-in-law, who had praised the man extravagantly at first.

They said he was tall and impressive, and indeed he was—six feet tall? Yes, quite tall, but also quite overweight. By his looks, he easily weighed over 250 pounds. That in itself wasn’t bad; it meant he was well-fed and lived comfortably.

But did they have to rush the appearance part?

This man didn’t look like he was in his early twenties at all; he clearly was heading toward his thirties.

Out of politeness, she still invited him.

Fuying, visibly upset, said, “Mom, even if I agreed to a blind date, you shouldn’t bring someone like this.

Isn’t he way too old? You’re not trying to find me a stepfather, are you?”

Gu’s mother glanced at her daughter, then smiled at Yingying, “Yingying, how is work here? Are you adjusting okay?”

Yingying nodded, “I’m adjusting. Since Aunt Gu and Uncle Gu gave me this opportunity, I should really cook a nice meal for Aunt Gu today.”

Hearing this, Gu’s mother felt pleased, smiling, “It’s not our doing; you’re talented, girl. We just made the introduction. If you weren’t capable, why would everyone come here to eat?”

Ever since Yingying had started working at this restaurant, the number of customers had surged.

She used to teach at a school. As soon as the school bell rang, she would hear students discussing this restaurant on the road, nearly exalting it to the heavens.

Though, Yingying was truly an excellent cook. Recently, she’d often send meals home for Fuying to enjoy.

It was only because of her recent argument with her daughter that she hadn’t eaten Yingying’s cooking.

Since Yingying and Gu’s mother began speaking, the matchmaker’s gaze hadn’t left Yingying for a second.

Seizing an opportunity in their silent pauses, the matchmaker burst out, “This young lady actually works in the restaurant’s kitchen?”

Yingying nodded.

The matchmaker, enthralled, slapped her thigh, spewing out praises gratuitously.