Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 891 - 123 recommended

Chapter 891: 123 recommended

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Young Master Chen speaks well, may I ask you another question?"

"Miss Lin, please, ask away." Chen Shimei blinked at Lin Yuan, hoping she would remember their past friendship and let him off the hook.

But that blinking nearly made Lin Yuan sick to her stomach. Did he really think he was the most charming man in the world? Flirting with her with those eyes, wasn’t he afraid Xia Zheng would gouge them out?

Ignoring Chen Shimei’s nauseating eyes, Lin Yuan asked, "May I ask if Young Master Chen would sever ties with his parents due to their humble origins?"

Wang Hong’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly chuckled, "Miss Lin, this question, hehe, Shimei is an orphan, such a question..."

"What? Can’t answer such a question?" Lin Yuan cocked her head. "I think Young Master Chen should find it quite easy to answer. I believe Young Master Chen’s actions have already truthfully answered this question."

Wang Hong glanced at his son-in-law, who was embarrassed beyond words, and then cautiously looked at Lin Yuan. "Miss, what do you mean by..."

"Has Young Master Chen not informed Sir Wang? Not only are we both from Zhuma Town, but we also hail from Lin family’s hollow! Young Master Chen lived right beside my family’s house for many years!"

What?!

Wang Hong nearly slipped off his chair!

So, it meant that Lin Yuan knew everything? She was just pretending all along!

"Miss, I..."

Having achieved her warning’s purpose, Lin Yuan smiled while tucking her hair behind her ear and spoke to Wang Hong, "Why such a surprise, Sir Wang? Since Young Master Chen is my neighbor, naturally, I will take good care of him. Moreover, Young Master Chen is a very kind-hearted person, always looking out for the Old Chen couple in the village. Look now, he has even brought them to live in Yecheng."

Lin Yuan smiled, looked towards Chen Shimei, and spoke leisurely, "It seems, Young Master Chen wants to take good care of the Old Chen couple. Young Master Chen’s kind-heartedness is truly admirable! Here, I would also like to thank Young Master Chen on behalf of the Old Chen couple."

After saying this, she turned to the stunned Wang Hong, "Sir Wang is fortunate to have such a virtuous son-in-law! In the future, Young Master Chen will surely take good care of you and your wife, treating you as his own parents."

The words "his own parents" were deliberately emphasized by Lin Yuan, her warning clear and obvious.

Wang Hong nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, he will surely be very filial, very filial!"

Chen Shimei finally understood the meaning behind Lin Yuan’s words. Though he received her warning, he was grateful she had spared him the disgrace of having his dirty laundry aired in front of the Third Prince.

More importantly, Lin Yuan hadn’t revealed that Aunt Chen and her husband were his actual parents, which also saved face for him and Wang Hong. Otherwise, just based on their lying alone, they would be unable to show their faces in Yecheng again.

Chen Shimei clasped his hands tightly and sincerely bowed to Lin Yuan, "Miss Lin, rest assured, I will take good care of them, treating them as my own biological parents!"

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, hoping that Chen Zhu could keep his word, for if not, she wouldn’t mind exposing the lying couple to the public.

"Sir Wang."

Upon hearing Lin Yuan suddenly addressing him, Wang Hong shivered reflexively, afraid the girl would expose his deception in front of Zhao Hongde; he was filled with regret.

"Miss, what can I do for you?"

Seeing his nervousness, Lin Yuan smiled softly and said, "Command is too strong a word, I merely have a favor to ask."

"There’s no need to be so polite, Miss." Not to mention one favor, even a hundred would be readily agreed upon!

"It’s like this. Just the other day, I visited two old acquaintances in the southern part of the city and noticed the dire living conditions of the people there. I hope Sir Wang could look after them." After speaking, Lin Yuan glanced at Zhao Hongde, "Of course, this is also in accordance with His Highness Third Prince’s wishes."

Upon hearing the words "southern part of the city," Wang Hong was even more convinced that Lin Yuan had met with Aunt Chen and her husband. He quickly agreed to her request, having already begun addressing the situation in the south of the city, even though the results had been minimal so far. It seemed a better solution was needed.

Thinking this, Wang Hong couldn’t help but share his thoughts. With Zhao Hongde and Xia Zheng present, their input could help make the efforts more effective. Chen Shimei, not lacking in intelligence, also chimed in occasionally with relevant points.

Lin Yuan listened quietly. In fact, Wang Hong was not such a bad official. Although he too was greedy for money, at least he didn’t extort the people’s silver. Otherwise, Wang Qiaoxin wouldn’t be so focused on money, and Chen Shimei wouldn’t be wearing clothes worth ten taels of silver.

Wang Hong was much better than those officials who engaged in bribery and perverted the law, much stronger than Li Chang at least!

Upon leaving the Fragrant Full Building and being struck by the cold wind, Wang Hong shivered uncontrollably and realized his clothes were soaked with cold sweat.

Looking at Chen Shimei, he wasn’t faring much better.

Wang Hong sighed, "After we go back, buy a house in the city and bring your parents in to live."

Chen Shimei was taken aback for a moment but quickly agreed, his voice muffled as if he was on the verge of tears. In truth, he had secretly visited his parents as well; how could he not feel heartache for his own biological parents? But he also had his own selfish reasons, and if it weren’t for Lin Yuan startling him into awareness, he might genuinely have regretted it for the rest of his life.

After resolving Aunt Chen’s issue, Zhao Hongde left overnight. Before departing, he emphasized repeatedly the importance of ensuring Lin Yuan’s visit to the Capital city.

With a clear voice, Lin Yuan agreed. Even if not for any other reason, the house that Zhao Hongde had gifted her was reason enough for her to go!

The affair at the Fragrant Full Building was finally settled perfectly. Although the fight with Drunken Immortal Residence wasn’t over, there was plenty of time for that in the future, and she wasn’t worried about lacking opportunities.

Lin Yuan hadn’t returned to Zhuma Town for nearly a month now, and Lady Liu had sent several letters asking when they would return home. At this time, Lin Yuan’s heart had long flown back to Lin family’s hollow.