Transmigrating into the Female Supporting Character with a Good Life

55

Terms used in Chapter 55
Jixiang Restaurant was a business owned by the Wen Family which sat in the most bustling district within the capital.

吉祥 (pinyin: ji xiang) – lucky; auspicious.
Ruan Xi brought two braised ducks to the meeting.

Since they had to wait for the public roll of successful candidates after the imperial civil service examination, Wen Ting Zhou no longer had to go to Qingshan Academy to attend classes.

The sunlight in the afternoon was glittering. Ruan Xi noticed that the tearooms and teahouses on both sides of the street were packed with customers, and most people coming and going were either influential officials, nobility, or the candidates participating in the metropolitan examination.

Perhaps because the peak hour had already passed, there were only sporadic and few customers inside the Jixiang Restaurant. When Ruan Xi’s horse carriage stopped in front of the restaurant’s door, the shopkeeper of Jixiang Restaurant came out to welcome Ruan Xi before pointing her towards the booked private room.

Inside the tasteful and comfortable private room, Wen Ting Zhou was savouring the taste of the young tea leaves elegantly when a series of knocks rang out on the door. Following closely was the restaurant shopkeeper’s voice.

“Gongzi, Ruan si xiaojie has arrived.”

Wen Ting Zhou’s handsome face which was likened to jade revealed a gentle smile.

“Zhang Qing, open the door.”

“Yes, gongzi.”

Zhang Qing strode over quickly to open the door. Ruan si xiaojie’s exquisite countenance entered their view, and Zhang Qing smiled respectfully as he invited Ruan Xi into the private room.

“Ruan si xiaojie, gongzi is already inside, this way please.”

Smile apparent on her facial features, Ruan Xi gave Zhang Qing a small pouch filled with silvers as she was passing, then she brought Su Yu and Su Zhu into the private room.

The restaurant shopkeeper withdrew in a sensible manner.

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When Wen Ting Zhou saw Ruan Xi’s wondrously slender figure and the refined food box in her hands, the edges of lips curled, warmth staining the tips of his brows.

“Ruan Ruan, you brought the braised duck?” His deep and sonorous voice was tinged with delight.

“Yes. I specially made two braised ducks this morning, your taste buds are blessed today.”

Ruan Xi curled her lips into a faint smile, holding the food box as she sat down in front of Wen Ting Zhou in a natural and unrestrained manner. Then, she took out the plate of glossy red braised duck that had been cut into thick pieces from the food box, which was complemented with the secretly manufactured thick marinade. The entire private room was thus suffused with the fragrance of the braised duck.

Zhang Qing secretly swallowed his saliva at the side, whereas Su Yu and Su Zhu were faring better since they had eaten a few pieces before coming.

“Mn, because of Ruan Ruan’s blessings, I can eat my fill today.”

A glint flashed past Wen Ting Zhou’s eyes as he picked up his chopsticks quickly to clip up a piece of fresh, tender, and densely fragrant duck meat to place it in his mouth.

“After eating the braised duck made by Ruan Ruan, the other red braised dishes are not as appealing any more.”

Upon hearing his comment, Ruan Xi was over the moon and her smile became brilliant. She clipped up a piece of duck meat to savour it. Wen Ting Zhou would definitely give her culinary skills the highest praise.