When everyone looked at her, she felt at a loss and said awkwardly, "Hehe, sorry. These are complimentary!"
The master in the private room saw Wan Ruo and couldn't help but sigh, "It's you?"
At some point, the fat merchant beside him slowly stood up and said recklessly, "Is this the kind of shabby snack your high - class restaurant offers as a complimentary item? Humph! It's really ruining your reputation!" the fat merchant sneered.
Yun Yi couldn't hold back after hearing this. He punched the fat merchant hard on the head again and said helplessly, "You just can't get enough of getting beaten!"
Seeing this, the young and energetic guy beside him almost drew his sword. Fortunately, the master stopped him in time. This master was none other than Young Master Si, Si Hongxi, who had wanted to buy Wan Ruo for five hundred taels of silver at the brothel. He looked at Wan Ruo gently and asked, "Did you make these snacks yourself?"
"Yeah! Of course. The snacks I make are unique. There's no other like them!" Wan Ruo replied confidently.
Yun Jiu was extremely anxious. Frowning tightly, she said, "Wan Ruo, how could you make your own decision to bring the snacks you made in front of the guests? Hurry up and take them away!" Yun Jiu winked at Wan Ruo, signaling her to retreat quickly.
So your name is Wan Ruo. Si Hongxi looked at the Wan Ruo in front of him, and a faint smile appeared on his lips involuntarily. "Wait a minute. I didn't expect Miss Wan Ruo to be not only beautiful but also extremely skilled at making snacks!"
Miss? Was his eyesight failing? Where did he see that she was a girl? Yun Yi beside them felt quite puzzled.
At this moment, Wan Ruo suddenly remembered. "Ah! ... You, you're that..."
"Miss has a good memory! We just met yesterday. My surname is Si. Please forgive my rudeness. I was wondering if you could come to my mansion tomorrow to make these pastries for my mother? Please don't misunderstand, Miss. My mother is seriously ill. If she could taste the snacks you made, I believe she would be in a much better mood! ... Of course, I won't let you help for free. I will surely reward you handsomely!" Si Hongxi invited politely.
Hearing Si Hongxi's invitation, everyone present was quite surprised. They didn't expect this ordinary tomboy to catch the fancy of the Prince of Pacifying the South.
Wan Ruo had no idea about his status. She only heard that his mother was critically ill and that he wanted her to do something for his mother. Most importantly, he would reward her handsomely! So she readily agreed.
"Good. I'll come to pick you up tomorrow. See you then!" Si Hongxi said gently. "Mu Qing, gather the men. Let's go!"
The young and handsome guy was Si Hongxi's personal guard, Mu Qing. Hearing his master's order, he quickly ordered the men to help the fat merchant up and walk out.
A sly smile appeared on Si Hongxi's lips. He didn't expect that Manager Bai had really arranged the maid he bought for five million taels in the Shan'an Workshop. It wasn't a wasted trip to meet her today! Hmm, interesting!
In the evening, Yun Jiu reported what had happened during the day to Bai Chen and brought the snacks Wan Ruo made in front of Bai Chen. Listening to Yun Jiu's account, Bai Chen picked up a snack with interest and put it into his mouth to taste.
As soon as the snack touched his lips, Bai Chen was shocked. He didn't expect that although the pastry looked ordinary, it had the ability to purify the soul and drive away filth. It must be because of the inner core. Although the powerful power of the inner core had been weakened, it still gave her special powers!
"Also, the Prince of Pacifying the South invited Ruo Ruo to his mansion tomorrow to make snacks for Princess Xiao. I heard that Princess Xiao has been seriously ill and hasn't recovered!" ... Yun Jiu said and glanced at Bai Chen.
She thought Bai Chen would be unhappy because Wan Ruo was going out, but unexpectedly, Bai Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Hmm! It's good for her to have some experience. I'm really curious to see what other surprises she can bring!"
On Wan Ruo's side, she was still preparing the ingredients she would need for going to Young Master Si's mansion tomorrow in the kitchen.
"Miss Ruo Ruo, why are you preparing these? These are all ingredients that ordinary people can find. A wealthy family like Young Master Si's shouldn't be short of these things, right?" Wan Zi asked, looking at Wan Ruo packing the ingredients in confusion.
Wan Ruo counted the bags of ingredients on the table and replied, "Although that's true, it's still better to prepare some on our own. He said he would reward me handsomely. If I don't prepare anything, isn't this money too easy to earn? Bringing my own things can at least show that I've prepared with my heart. It's a matter of face!"
"Really? That sounds quite reasonable!" Wan Zi said with admiration.
Little did they know that a pair of eyes were watching them. Yun Yi was carefully observing their every move. He had seen this strange thing during the day but hadn't had the chance to deal with it. Who would have thought that he would find it with Wan Ruo in the kitchen.
He had thought she was just an ordinary mortal, but it seemed that she was not that simple! Humph!
On his way back, Yun Yi happened to bump into Yun Jiu. "Hey! What are you doing wandering around here in the middle of the night?" Yun Jiu shouted at Yun Yi when she saw him.
"Stinky girl! Is that how you talk to your brother?" Yun Yi lovingly stroked Yun Jiu's head and continued, "Hey! What's the background of that tomboy? How did a mortal get into our Shan'an Workshop?"
"Do you mean Wan Ruo? I heard you bullied her?" Yun Jiu pinched Yun Yi's ear and continued, "Let me tell you, Wan Ruo is Lord Bai Chen's person. You'd better be polite to her!"
Yun Yi winced in pain and gently rubbed his ear. "Ouch! Okay, I know!" He frowned slightly and thought, Lord Bai Chen's person? Humph! That guy Bai Chen! A sly smile appeared on his lips.
The next day at the hour of si, Si Hongxi had already been waiting outside the Shan'an Workshop in his carriage for a long time. Seeing Wan Ruo carrying a lot of things, Si Hongxi quickly got out of the carriage to help. He took the things from Wan Ruo's hands and asked curiously, "What are these? They're quite heavy!"
"It's nothing! Just some ingredients for making snacks!" Wan Ruo said with a smile.
"Wow! Let's get in the carriage then!" Si Hongxi handed the things in his hands to the servant and helped Wan Ruo into the carriage himself.
On the way, Si Hongxi sized Wan Ruo up and down. Wan Ruo was still dressed like a servant, in men's clothes. Her face was quite delicate, but her figure didn't seem very good.
Wan Ruo felt quite uncomfortable under Si Hongxi's intense gaze. She scratched her head and gave Si Hongxi an awkward smile. Si Hongxi found her actions quite interesting and couldn't help but smile.
Soon, the carriage stopped. Wan Ruo glanced at Si Hongxi. Si Hongxi signaled with his eyes for Wan Ruo to get off. Wan Ruo understood but murmured in her heart, Did we arrive so soon?
The carriage stopped in front of a silk shop. As soon as they got off the carriage, Si Hongxi said, "You guys go back and prepare first. Don't wait for us!" Before Wan Ruo could react, the carriage had already left. "Hey? Aren't we going to your mansion? Does your family own this silk shop?"
Si Hongxi smiled and said, "No, but my mansion is very close. It's just a short walk from here. I came here because I need your help. Come on!"
Si Hongxi walked into the shop, and Wan Ruo followed him in. Unexpectedly, they were just seen by Qin Manman, who was passing by. She hid in the corner and secretly observed them.
As soon as Wan Ruo entered the door, she was pulled in by a group of people. They surrounded her and started measuring her size up and down, as if they had been waiting for a long time.
"Hey... What are you doing?" Wan Ruo looked at Si Hongxi with a puzzled expression.