Chef Hua
Chapter 477: Episode 260 Good Start_2

Chapter 477: Episode 260 Good Start_2

No matter what, having gotten his words gave us a good start.

Meng Yuhuai also smiled and said, "I must thank you as well. Knowing you were protecting my mother yesterday made me really happy and grateful. These aren’t empty words; they genuinely come from my heart—though..."

"Hey, hey, hey!" Hua Xiaomai hurriedly interrupted him, a look of displeasure on her face, "Why must there be a ’but’? Couldn’t you just say things that make me happy?

"I meant to say..." Meng Yuhuai could not help but laugh out loud, "Yesterday, my uncle complained to me. He mentioned how fierce you were, that you’re not someone to be trifled with. He insinuated that I live a pitiful life because of you...

"Humph." Hua Xiaomai scoffed coldly, "I may be fierce, but it depends on who I am dealing with. When have you ever seen me like that in front of you? If he does not speak sensibly, I naturally won’t give him face. That’s pretty much it. After all, he’s the one spouting nonsense. Did he really expect me to greet him with a smile?"

While talking, she sighed, "I only fear he may feel resentful if he stays in Fuzhe County. Who knows if he might come knocking someday? I don’t find him difficult to handle, but... getting into a quarrel always spoils the mood, which just thinking about gives me a headache."

"...In the short term, that should not happen. Besides, I’m here no matter what." Meng Yuhuai lowered his head in thought for a moment, but his simple reply was incredibly reassuring as he confidently steered the oxcart into the city gate.

...

There, as usual, Dr. Xing sat in Baosheng Medical Hall with his customary bad mood as if he despised Hua Xiaomai greatly, but when it came to taking her pulse, he was extremely meticulous, touching her wrist and staying silent for a long while, ignoring their hopeful gazes as he pulled over a piece of paper and started writing with an ink-dipped brush.

Is this... a prescription?

Hua Xiaomai’s heart skipped a beat, and she involuntarily bit down on her lower lip.

Previously, when Jinxiang was pregnant with Tie Chui, she had accompanied her for several doctor visits and knew that if there were no concerns, there was no need for decoctions. Also, the first time she herself had consulted this doctor, he had mentioned that all medicines carry some toxicity, which always cause harm when consumed.

Could it be... did she overexert herself yesterday?

But she didn’t feel anything significantly wrong!

Meng Yuhuai turned to look at her face, and seeing her unusual expression, his forehead furrowed as he asked, "Doctor, is there a problem?"

"Don’t you know what the problem is?" Dr. Xing curtly retorted, "Your wife has excessive liver heat. Have you been provoking her lately?"

Err...

Meng Yuhuai really wanted to say that it really wasn’t his fault, but facing an outsider, he could not possibly divulge every little family matter. Feeling uncomfortable, he just cracked a smile and was about to speak, but Hua Xiaomai beat him to it.

"It’s not his fault. He has been nothing but kind to me, don’t make unfounded accusations. Just tell us, this prescription, is it because there’s a problem with the person inside my belly?"

"Tsk, you two sisters are just the same." Dr. Xing included the innocent Jinxiang in his rebuke and rolled his eyes, "Ultimately, too much liver heat is bad for the baby. I’ll write a prescription for you to have on hand. If you can stay calm from today, then you might not need it. Otherwise, you should take it as directed."

He glanced at Meng Yuhuai, speaking in a commanding tone, "Considering we are not yet in the fall, it would be beneficial to buy some watermelon for your wife to eat at home, just don’t let her eat too much to avoid chilling the baby. Now being nearly three months, once this period passes, you both can breathe a little easier."

... a sigh of relief, indeed!

Hua Xiaomai couldn’t help but want to roll her eyes at him.

This old man, always trying to scare people half to death... And now he’s writing prescriptions, could he be trying to make a few extra bucks?

She wouldn’t dare voice such thoughts. Instead, she had to thank him profusely, carefully took the prescription, paid the consultation fee, and left with Meng Yuhuai.

Once outside the doors of the Baosheng Medical Hall, Meng Yuhuai was planning to head back to Lianshun Escort Agency, but Hua Xiaomai didn’t want to rush back to the village alone under the glaring sun, so she followed him towards the direction of Tian Sheng Street. She figured she might as well chat with Zuo Jinxiang at the Escort Agency before heading back to the village with him in the evening.

As the oxcart entered Tian Sheng Street, she immediately saw a newly painted two-story building not far ahead. It wasn’t very big, but with its carved beams and painted rafters, it was indescribably exquisite and elegant.

It was a shop front, and if she remembered correctly, it used to be a tavern. When did it change to this?

Driven by curiosity, she tugged on Meng Yuhuai’s sleeve. Before she could speak, he smiled and said, "See that? The tavern just opened yesterday. Some brothers from the Escort Agency were curious to try out the flavor, and I happened to be free, so I joined them. While the chef’s skills can’t compare to yours, there were some dishes which were quite novel and which I’ve never seen before. I had meant to come home and tell you about it yesterday—planned to take you there sometime, but you were already upset as soon as I walked through the door, and I ended up forgetting about it."

Upon hearing this, it was more than Hua Xiaomai could take. Like pulling taffy, she dragged him relentlessly, "You’re used to the dishes I cook; if you think they are novel, then they must be exceptional. It’s almost noon; let’s go there now, shall we? I’m already hungry..."

"Hungry?" Meng Yuhuai raised an eyebrow, "You ate quite a bit this morning, how can you be..."

"Eating for two, why is it strange that I get hungry quickly? Come on, I really can’t wait any longer!"

Hua Xiaomai didn’t care whether he agreed or not. After saying this, she carefully got down from the oxcart and pulled him straight into the building. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation ticket and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)