On a sunny morning, Yang Xue woke up in bed with a huge grin on her face.
She hugged the quilt and rolled around several times before she could ease the overwhelming emotions in her heart a bit.
Even so, she still didn't want to get up. She just wanted to savor every moment of last night with the Great Sage. She didn't even mind skipping meals.
Boss Hua no longer urged her to cook. Even though many customers who came to the restaurant recently specifically asked for Chef Xiao Xue's dishes.
So Boss Hua simply hung up a sign, claiming that if you wanted to eat Chef Xiao Xue's dishes, it all depended on fate. Miss Xiao Xue cooked at her own will, and only those with good luck could get to taste them.
She originally thought that everyone would back off because of this. After all, it wasn't some rare delicacy, and she wasn't the imperial chef in the palace. There was no need to be so pretentious.
But Boss Hua underestimated the customers. The business of Fulai Restaurant was not bad at all. Instead, it was surprisingly good. People from all over the city flocked here.
Those who couldn't wait for Miss Xiao Xue to cook would send someone up to urge her.
While Yang Xue was still in bed, the girls in the restaurant had come up to urge her twice. According to modern time, it was only nine o'clock, and people were already coming to eat stir - fried dishes. They were really gluttonous.
"The girl is in a good mood. I guess I won't need my Bone - Softening Painting. Those three kids were hungry last night. Why don't you get up and make them some breakfast? And by the way, cook a few dishes for the guests downstairs who have ordered." Unable to withstand the gentle urging of the guests downstairs, Boss Hua came to Yang Xue's bedside to invite her to cook.
Yang Xue immediately sat up in bed and slapped her forehead. She almost forgot that she had brought back three kids last night. She couldn't just leave all the kids to Boss Hua just because she was kind - hearted and good - tempered.
"Sister Hua, I'll go right away. I'll be done soon." She quickly got dressed, washed up, and rushed to the kitchen to make breakfast. While the porridge was cooking, she stir - fried all kinds of dishes ordered by the guests.
The way ancient people cooked stir - fried dishes was quite different from Yang Xue's. The development of history naturally brought about changes in cuisine. Her Mapo Tofu had unexpectedly become a must - order hot dish in the Daughter Country.
Xiao Shan sat obediently at the dining table, looking at the two slightly older kids. She wanted to talk but was too shy.
Yang Xue brought them lean meat porridge, meat buns, and the freshly stir - fried Mapo Tofu. She watched them eat.
"Sister, can you feed me?" Xiao Shan said in a childish voice, looking a bit cramped. "I used to grab food to eat," she said anxiously. If she got her hands dirty, sister would surely be angry. "I can't hold the spoon steadily. I haven't learned yet... I'm so hungry..."
Yang Xue felt so heart - achy. She hugged Xiao Shan in her arms. "Sister will feed you. Don't cry."
"Okay." Xiao Shan nodded vigorously, but big tears still rolled down from her eyes.
She was only three years old, just starting to have her own thoughts and judgment. A child at this age would remember what had happened. If she didn't meet a good family, her current experiences would stay in her memory for a lifetime.
Yang Xue suddenly felt worried about how to arrange for these kids.
"Hey, where did these kids come from?" Qing Qing suddenly appeared out of thin air in Yang Xue's room. She sat down familiarly and started to tease the kids. "They're so cute."
"I picked them up last night. They're homeless, so I brought them back for now." Yang Xue looked up at Qing Qing, who was dressed as coolly as the girls on the street. She couldn't help but be surprised. "The God of Wealth isn't here. Why are you dressed like this?"
"I'm not dressing for him. This light pink dress is so beautiful. I just bought it." Qing Qing stroked the skirt lovingly. "It cost me half of my savings."
"You're right." Yang Xue was a bit surprised. This little fox was quite individualistic.
"I have an elder sister who has been in the Daughter Country for a long time. She has always wanted a child but doesn't want to drink the water from the Mother - Child River. These kids are so cute. If you don't want to raise them, how about giving them to my sister to raise?" Qing Qing pinched Xiao Shan's little nose and giggled. "She's like a little milk dumpling. Sister will surely like her."
"Your sister?" Yang Xue's eyes lit up. Xiao Shan was the youngest and really needed a reliable person to adopt her. "Is she also a fox? How high is her cultivation? She won't..." She was worried that her sister might use the kids for cultivation.
She had to be cautious. After all, anything was possible. Xiao Shan had already been through so much.
"Don't worry. Her cultivation is very high. She doesn't need to practice any evil arts." At this point, Qing Qing sighed. "Sister is just heart - broken and wants a companion. Once a fox immortal broke her heart. Now she has seen through the world of mortals and wants to live a solitary life. But she really likes kids. If she gives birth herself, she'll have to be pregnant for a long time. With her current cultivation level, she might have to go through the tribulation at any time. It will be dangerous if she's pregnant."
Yang Xue understood, but she had to see her sister in person before making a decision.
When Qing Qing heard there was a chance, she immediately went to invite her sister over.
This elder fox looked at least a thousand years old. She was extremely beautiful. There was a unique pride and melancholy on her body. She was cold, beautiful, and Yang Xue liked her immediately.
"So you're the little seductress who stole the God of Wealth's soul?" When they first met, this beautiful fox sister said this to Yang Xue.
"..." How was she supposed to respond to this? This fox sister was so sharp - tongued.
It made her sound like a little seductress who caused trouble.
"Sister, she doesn't like the God of Wealth. It's not her fault." Qing Qing smiled and took Yang Xue's hand. "Sister, take a look at the kids first. We still have to get her approval before we can take the kids away."
Yang Xue straightened her chest and felt more confident. "Greetings, sister."
This cold and elegant fox was named Yue Bai. Her clothes were moon - white. When she looked at others, her big eyes scrutinized them carefully. It must be very difficult for people to get close to her.
Yang Xue didn't like cold beauties. Qing Qing was much cuter and friendlier.
According to Qing Qing's introduction, Miss Yue Bai was already 1,500 years old. She used to be very close to a leopard spirit. They decided to practice dual cultivation together and become a divine couple.
But when the elders of the fox clan found out about this, they locked Yue Bai up and cut off their contact.
It was thought that after such an obstruction, their love would only become stronger. The leopard would surely overcome all objections and gain the trust of the fox clan.
But unexpectedly, after Yue Bai was locked up, the leopard never came again. Three years later, it was heard that he had already fallen in love with someone else. He was always hanging out with a sparrow and had long forgotten who Yue Bai was.
In a fit of anger, Yue Bai went to find him and fought with him until both were seriously injured. From then on, she no longer believed in any men. She focused on cultivation and no longer got involved in love.
Yang Xue felt sorry for her, but that didn't mean Yue Bai would truly treat Xiao Shan well.
"Okay. If you're really sincere, I'll observe you for three months first. You come here every day to take care of Xiao Shan. If you really like her, I'll hand her over to you with confidence." Since she had saved Xiao Shan, she had to find a good home for her.
"Sure, it's a deal." Yue Bai nodded. She walked up to Xiao Shan, carefully stretched out her hands, and said, "Come and give me a hug."
Xiao Shan hesitated for a moment, put down the bun in her hand, and obediently reached out her hands and leaned forward.
Everyone was a bit surprised, and Yue Bai couldn't help but smile. "So cute."