Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 118

Chapter 118: Banquet (2)
Seeing the guests’ reactions, Chi Xinru, who came out to introduce the dishes, smiled and said, “Everyone, the name of our first dish is black fungus salad. It tastes fresh and has a cooling effect, so it is very suitable for a hot summer day. Please give it a try.”

After speaking, Chi Xinru nodded and motioned to the other young ladies to serve the black fungus salad to the guests. Looking at the bowl of black fungus salad in front of him, Elder Mu was a little curious. He picked up a piece of black mushroom with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

When he tasted the sweet, sour, spicy, and salty taste at once, Elder Mu’s eyes lit up in surprise. This was his first time tasting this complex yet strangely addictive flavor.

He chewed a mouthful of fungus and another piece of vegetable. Seeing that he was eating with delight, the villagers began to pick up their chopsticks one after another. Soon, praises for the taste of the black fungus salad came one after another, and the atmosphere became lively.

While the guests enjoyed the black fungus salad, they served the second dish. This time, Chi Xinru said, “Our second dish is hot and sour soup. The hot and sour taste will definitely arouse your appetite. Please serve soup to our guests.”

After hearing her introduction, the guests were eager to try the hot and sour soup. When the young ladies distributed it into smaller bowls and served it, the guests immediately picked up their spoons. Seeing that everyone was full of praise for the hot and sour soup, Chi Xinru smiled from ear to ear.

Before the guests had finished their salads and soups, the third dish was served. Chi Xinru signaled the young ladies to serve the dishes and said, “The third dish is scallion oil noodles. Please try it.”

After finishing the black fungus salad and hot and sour soup, the guests’ appetites reached their highest point. When the aroma of scallion oil hit their nostrils, everyone started eating without saying a word.

A few minutes later, the fourth dish arrived. Chi Xinru smiled when she saw the guests swallow their saliva the moment the fourth dish was placed on the table.

After seeing everyone try new dishes, Chi Xinru said, “The next dish is crispy sesame chicken with sticky sauce.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the last dish was served. She said, “The last dish of today’s banquet is sauteed mushrooms and vegetables.”

After the young ladies served the last dish, she added, “All the dishes had been served. I hope everyone enjoys the banquet.”

After hearing her words, the guests slowed down their eating speed and started chatting with the people next to them. Seeing this, Chi Junheng looked at his son and said, “Dalang, go and bring out the wine.”

“Yes, Father.” Chi Xiyou nodded and hurried to the warehouse to get the wine.

When Chi Xiyou came back with two large jars of wine, Chi Junheng motioned for him to distribute the wine to the guests. With the addition of wine, the atmosphere became more lively.

Meanwhile, when Chi Xinru walked to the backyard, she saw that everyone was already sitting around the round tables, chatting happily while eating. Duan Yixin saw her coming, patted the chair next to her, and said, “Xinru, sit here.”

Chi Xinru sat down next to Duan Yixin, picked up the chopsticks, and said, “Xin Xin, today’s food looks very delicious.”

Duan Yixin gave her a bowl of scallion oil noodles and said, “Then you should eat more.”

After speaking, she looked at her friend. Seeing Chi Xinru eating so fast, Duan Yixin helped her pick up the dishes and gave her a bowl of hot and sour soup. An hour later, the banquet ended early.

Seeing that the aunties and grandmothers were still sitting in their seats while gossiping, Duan Yixin thought for a while and said to Chi Xinru, “Xinru, I made some mung bean cakes to thank the aunties and grandmothers for their help. Can you help me wrap the cake?”

Chi Xinru nodded and said, “Of course.”

After leaving the backyard, they went to the kitchen to get the mung bean cakes. The moment Duan Yixin opened the steamer, Chi Xinru’s eyes widened when she saw rows of exquisite green mung bean cakes.

With a hint of surprise in her voice, she said, “Xin Xin, I didn’t expect you to have such a skill. Today, your delicious food and beautiful mung bean cakes are really amazing. It was an eye-opener for me.”

Hearing Chi Xinru’s words, Duan Yixin just smiled and said nothing. Although she knew that Chi Xinru had doubts about her true identity, it was better to let them know about her skills slowly.

After Chi Xinru tasted one mung bean cake, they moved the rest into a bamboo basket, covered them with a clean cloth, and went to Chi Xinru’s bedroom to wrap them.

In the bedroom, Chi Xinru took out a stack of paper and started cutting it. Duan Yixin didn’t know that paper in this world is very expensive. Therefore, when she saw Chi Xinru using paper to wrap the mung bean cakes, she didn’t react.

As for Chi Xinru, there was a secret in her family that she couldn’t let Duan Yixin know. Since Duan Yixin didn’t ask, she didn’t explain it either.

The two of them worked together for more than ten minutes to wrap up all the mung bean cakes. When they were done, Chi Xinru looked at the small packages of mung bean cake and asked, “Should we distribute them now?”

Duan Yixin agreed and said, “Yes.”

Chi Xinru took one of the bamboo baskets, stood up, and said, “Then we should hurry before the aunties and grandmothers leave.”

Duan Yixin took another bamboo basket and followed Chi Xinru out. Soon, the two returned to the backyard, holding a bamboo basket.