Chapter 1465 - 1460: Losing Face, Not the Battle!
Wen Nantian still spoke up to try to keep Mu Shuangshuang from leaving.
Because he knew, if Mu Shuangshuang left immediately, he’d struggle to find someone equally suitable anytime soon.
Moreover, this Lu Daniu, although not good-looking, makes excellent dishes.
A simple bowl of noodles, casually made, yet tasting so delicious.
Besides, Wen Nantian believed, even though she mentioned wanting to return to her family, it was mostly because she was upset at Ya’er!
"General Wen, my service as your personal chef isn’t just for the pay, moreover it’s because of who you are!
Throughout the Da Ning Dynasty, who doesn’t know General Wen stationed at Northwest Xing City—whether it’s your character or skills, they are top-notch!
To serve General Wen to the best of my ability is an honor, but the fact is, as much as Daniu wants to help General Wen, he must also complete his work, so..."
Mu Shuangshuang refused to back down!
She wasn’t someone to be trifled with; since Wen Nantian indulged his daughter’s troublemaking, he might as well wait for her retaliation.
Mu Shuangshuang’s words had reached a point where Wen Nantian couldn’t say much else, so he accepted her request.
"Very well! By the way, has your wage been settled?" Wen Nantian asked.
Mu Shuangshuang shook her head, "No, it hasn’t!"
"I’ll have the Deputy General settle your wage, and Lu Yuanfeng will see you off the camp later!"
"Thank you, Commander!"
Things were somewhat out of Mu Shuangshuang’s control, but to cast a long line for a big catch, she must take a risk this time.
Otherwise, who knows what Wen Xiaoya might do to disgust her further!
Mu Shuangshuang left the commander’s tent carrying two large bowls and upon her departure, the Deputy General entered to discuss the matter with Wen Nantian.
"Commander, are you really going to let this youngster leave? Since he arrived, your appetite has significantly increased!" the Deputy General remarked.
"Even if I don’t want to, what can I do? This youngster is upset with Ya’er. Unless I punish Ya’er, he won’t relent. But do you think I could punish Ya’er?"
His beloved daughter, how could he bear to punish her?
The Deputy General thought for a moment and found it reasonable.
"How about we capture this youngster and force him to cook for you?"
"No way. Food isn’t like anything else; if this youngster harbors resentment, what if he acts out?"
Wen Nantian was considerate deep down.
Lu Daniu leaving might not necessarily be a bad thing.
Isn’t it just some delicious food and drink? He didn’t believe he couldn’t manage without it!
...
Mu Shuangshuang returned to her tent, packed her belongings neatly, and deliberately left half a bottle of her secret sauce in the kitchen before leaving.
She didn’t wait for Lu Yuanfeng to finish training but told Zheng Damao what she wanted Lu Yuanfeng to hear instead.
Mu Shuangshuang knew very well that if she waited for Lu Yuanfeng to finish training, it would be time for the midday meal.
Walking away without cooking lunch for Wen Nantian would invite criticism.
Yet cooking it for Wen Nantian was something she couldn’t bear.
Better to leave now.
As soon as Mu Shuangshuang left the camp, someone reported the news to Wen Nantian, catching him by surprise.
He only felt that this time, Mu Shuangshuang was truly upset, or perhaps, her relationship with Lu Yuanfeng wasn’t so close that she had to wait for his training to end.
On the training field, the entire morning, Lu Yuanfeng felt uneasy.
His punches often faltered, and several times he almost mishandled his spear around others.
If Xing Beichen hadn’t been watching nearby, it might have been a real incident.
At last, training ended, and it was already lunchtime; Lu Yuanfeng hurried to the small kitchen.
Inside the small kitchen, the pot and stove were cold—it seemed no cooking had been done at all.
Lu Yuanfeng panicked, rushing to his quarters only to find Mu Shuangshuang’s belongings were gone.
When he inquired further, he learned that Shuangshuang had resigned with the commander and left the camp.
Upon finally seeing Zheng Damao, hearing Shuangshuang’s message from him, Lu Yuanfeng relaxed!
We will meet again!
He must wait patiently!
Lu Yuanfeng comfortably ate in the mess hall, rested for a while, and resumed training.
Lu Yuanfeng wasn’t affected at all, but Wen Nantian, on the other hand, felt entirely uncomfortable.
Especially when he saw the mess hall brought up dishes without flavor or color.
Yet as the army’s commander, Wen Nantian, regardless of liking it or not, couldn’t vent his frustration over food.
He forced himself to eat a few bites, only to be so uncomfortable he spat it out.
"No, this is simply inedible!"
One who’s accustomed to delicacies cannot tolerate plain fare.
Similarly, Wen Nantian had gotten used to Mu Shuangshuang’s various dishes and could not adapt to the tasteless dishes prepared by kitchen men.
"Commander..." The Deputy General’s face was full of concern.
"It’s nothing. Have them cook me a bowl of noodles!" Wen Nantian waved his hand.
The Deputy General immediately made arrangements, and soon the noodles were served.
Although it was lamb broth, the smell alone was enough to cause nausea.
"No, take it away quickly!"
Wen Nantian waved his hand, and the Deputy General, sharper this time, went to check the small kitchen and eventually found Mu Shuangshuang’s deliberately left beef sauce.
Like he found a treasure, the Deputy General brought the beef sauce to Wen Nantian.
Opening the lid, Wen Nantian felt as if he was savoring the noodle aroma from the morning.
"Quick, bring over a bun!"
Using the beef sauce with a bun, Wen Nantian ate until satisfied, but at the same time, the beef sauce was consumed entirely!
In the evening, he’ll have to rely on himself, or find a chef better than Mu Shuangshuang in such a short time.
...
Upon returning to Xing City, Mu Shuangshuang began preparing to open a shop.
She chose a shop close to the property bought by the Zhenyuan Escort Agency—convenient for water access and other needs.
Having already opened a restaurant, Mu Shuangshuang grew increasingly adept at managing a shop.
She spent the entire day at home, cooking soybeans and preparing to make fermented bean sauce.
She busied herself enduring in the kitchen to make beef sauce, working tirelessly into the evening before she could take a break.
Making fermented bean sauce requires temperature and time; Mu Shuangshuang decided to hasten the process by dedicating a room to burn charcoal in and forcefully raise the temperature.
In the cold winter, the room felt like the scorching summer; however, the consumption of firewood was considerable.
Fortunately, Xing City isn’t short of firewood.
Mu Shuangshuang also came up with another idea, hiring a blacksmith to forge iron sheets to wrap the house so that when burning, the temperature would rise faster.
Of course, these methods would be tested later, as Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t sure which plan was best!