Chapter 511: The date (3)
General, Madam Called You To Farm
Chapter 511: The date (3)
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It was rare to see clear skies like today. Qin Canglan had taken Su Cheng and the others to the riding grounds, and once they started riding, they completely lost track of time.
Instead, Wei Ting was the first to return home.
He headed straight for the kitchen.
At this hour, usually Su Xiaoxiao was cooking.
But today, the kitchen was empty.
Wei Ting’s gaze shifted slightly.
Just as he turned around, he saw Su Xiaoxiao push open the door and step out.
Her hair was styled in a simple bun, tied with the pearl headband that Su Cheng had given her.
The headband was cheap, but her aura was not. Worn on her, it looked unexpectedly exquisite and beautiful.
Her features were delicate, paired with a cute, soft, round little face.
So even though her expression was cool and aloof, in Wei Ting’s eyes, she always had a sort of fiercely adorable, baby tiger vibe.
“I’m not cooking tonight, we’re eating out.”
Said the little plump peacock.
“Alright,” Wei Ting had no objections.
He looked around and asked, “Where are Dad and Ergou?”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “They went out to enjoy themselves. It’s already late and they haven’t returned, so they must be eating outside too.”
Anyway, with Qin Canglan around, they definitely wouldn’t go hungry.
Su Xiaoxiao noticed the weariness between his brows and asked, “You… didn’t sleep the entire night? Do you want to rest a bit? I just ate something, so I’m not that hungry.”
Gurgle~
Her uncooperative stomach betrayed its plump little master in an instant!
What a traitor!
The corner of Wei Ting’s lips curved slightly.
……
The two arrived at Zhuangyuan Street.
Knowing this street had been named after the man beside her, Su Xiaoxiao felt a little different.
“What are you looking for, with your head down?” Wei Ting asked.
“Nothing, just looking around.” Su Xiaoxiao said, “What do you want to eat?”
Originally she thought that he would say, ‘Anything’s fine’. After all, that was what men usually would say.
But, who would have thought that Wei Ting would instead rattle them off as if reciting a menu: “Braised pork knuckle with rock sugar, sweet and sour fish fillets, spicy chicken, and a bowl of sweet osmanthus lotus root powder with walnuts.”
Su Xiaoxiao’s mouth practically drooled.
Seriously? How come it was all her favorite dishes?!
Was he even going to let her diet?
Just the other day, she had just weighed herself, 145 catties.
The first two months had been her fastest weight loss, twenty catties a month.
By the third month she had slowed down a bit, because if she kept losing weight that rapidly, it would damage her health.
Healthy weight loss required balanced eating.
“I was teasing you.” Wei Ting said coolly. “I’m taking you somewhere.”
“Where?” Su Xiaoxiao asked.
“You’ll know when we get there.”
Wei Ting brought Su Xiaoxiao to the capital’s lakeshore.
The water shimmered with green waves, and the shore was lined with beautiful, ornate painted pleasure boats.
Wei Ting chose a small one called the Pearl Pavilion.
From the outside, the Pearl Pavilion didn’t look impressive.
It had only one floor, while the Linglong Pavilion and the Jade Pavilion on either side were both larger and grander.
Furthermore, other pleasure boats were all filled with some form of music, like pipa, guqin, flute, drifting endlessly over the water.
Only the Pearl Pavilion was cold and quiet, like a tiny workshop struggling to survive between giants.
The owner was a man in his forties. His son helped in the kitchen, while his wife welcomed guests. There were no servants.
The boss clearly knew Wei Ting.
The moment he saw him, his face broke into a delighted smile.
“Young Master Wei, you’ve come!”
Wei Ting gave a slight nod, stepping onto the bow of the boat.
Then he turned back and extended his hand toward Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao hadn’t expected him to act so uncharacteristically gentlemanly and considerate.
She had already lifted her foot in her usual bold and domineering stride.
Wei Ting’s hand froze in midair. Her foot also froze awkwardly in midair.
The atmosphere turned a little awkward.
Her eyes darted back and forth cleverly.
“Aiya~”
She drew her foot back and leaned her plump little body onto Wei Ting’s arm.
“I’m feeling a little seasick.”
Wei Ting: “…”
Boat owner: “…...”
Instead, Wei Ting was the first to return home.
He headed straight for the kitchen.
At this hour, usually Su Xiaoxiao was cooking.
But today, the kitchen was empty.
Wei Ting’s gaze shifted slightly.
Just as he turned around, he saw Su Xiaoxiao push open the door and step out.
Her hair was styled in a simple bun, tied with the pearl headband that Su Cheng had given her.
The headband was cheap, but her aura was not. Worn on her, it looked unexpectedly exquisite and beautiful.
Her features were delicate, paired with a cute, soft, round little face.
So even though her expression was cool and aloof, in Wei Ting’s eyes, she always had a sort of fiercely adorable, baby tiger vibe.
Like… a proud little plump peacock.*A term describing someone or something that tries to appear fierce but ends up looking cute instead. Often used humorously for failed attempts at intimidation.
“I’m not cooking tonight, we’re eating out.”
Said the little plump peacock.
“Alright,” Wei Ting had no objections.
He looked around and asked, “Where are Dad and Ergou?”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “They went out to enjoy themselves. It’s already late and they haven’t returned, so they must be eating outside too.”
Anyway, with Qin Canglan around, they definitely wouldn’t go hungry.
Su Xiaoxiao noticed the weariness between his brows and asked, “You… didn’t sleep the entire night? Do you want to rest a bit? I just ate something, so I’m not that hungry.”
Gurgle~
Her uncooperative stomach betrayed its plump little master in an instant!
What a traitor!
The corner of Wei Ting’s lips curved slightly.
……
The two arrived at Zhuangyuan Street.
Knowing this street had been named after the man beside her, Su Xiaoxiao felt a little different.
“What are you looking for, with your head down?” Wei Ting asked.
“Nothing, just looking around.” Su Xiaoxiao said, “What do you want to eat?”
Originally she thought that he would say, ‘Anything’s fine’. After all, that was what men usually would say.
But, who would have thought that Wei Ting would instead rattle them off as if reciting a menu: “Braised pork knuckle with rock sugar, sweet and sour fish fillets, spicy chicken, and a bowl of sweet osmanthus lotus root powder with walnuts.”
-Braised pork knuckle with rock sugar
-Sweet and sour fish fillets
-Spicy chicken with Sichuan Pepper and Hot chili
-Sweet Osmanthus Lotus Root Powder with Walnuts
Su Xiaoxiao’s mouth practically drooled.
Seriously? How come it was all her favorite dishes?!
Was he even going to let her diet?
Just the other day, she had just weighed herself, 145 catties.
The first two months had been her fastest weight loss, twenty catties a month.
By the third month she had slowed down a bit, because if she kept losing weight that rapidly, it would damage her health.
Healthy weight loss required balanced eating.
“I was teasing you.” Wei Ting said coolly. “I’m taking you somewhere.”
“Where?” Su Xiaoxiao asked.
“You’ll know when we get there.”
Wei Ting brought Su Xiaoxiao to the capital’s lakeshore.
The water shimmered with green waves, and the shore was lined with beautiful, ornate painted pleasure boats.
Wei Ting chose a small one called the Pearl Pavilion.
From the outside, the Pearl Pavilion didn’t look impressive.
It had only one floor, while the Linglong Pavilion and the Jade Pavilion on either side were both larger and grander.
Furthermore, other pleasure boats were all filled with some form of music, like pipa, guqin, flute, drifting endlessly over the water.
Only the Pearl Pavilion was cold and quiet, like a tiny workshop struggling to survive between giants.
The owner was a man in his forties. His son helped in the kitchen, while his wife welcomed guests. There were no servants.
The boss clearly knew Wei Ting.
The moment he saw him, his face broke into a delighted smile.
“Young Master Wei, you’ve come!”
Wei Ting gave a slight nod, stepping onto the bow of the boat.
Then he turned back and extended his hand toward Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao hadn’t expected him to act so uncharacteristically gentlemanly and considerate.
She had already lifted her foot in her usual bold and domineering stride.
Wei Ting’s hand froze in midair. Her foot also froze awkwardly in midair.
The atmosphere turned a little awkward.
Her eyes darted back and forth cleverly.
“Aiya~”
She drew her foot back and leaned her plump little body onto Wei Ting’s arm.
“I’m feeling a little seasick.”
Wei Ting: “…”
Boat owner: “…...”
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