The first time he entered Yingzhu Garden, Wei Ruo saw the patch of pale bamboo. At that time, the pale bamboo shoots had not yet appeared.

When she came today, the bamboo shoots were already as long as her arm. If she didn't eat them, she would grow old.

Wei Jin was forced to stop writing again and looked up at Wei Ruo: "Whatever you want."

His expression showed alienation and indifference, and he agreed solely because he didn't want to talk to Wei Ruoduo.

"Okay, thank you, second brother, I will give you a plate of delicious bamboo shoots in a moment!"

Wei Ruo thanked him, then ran to the piece of light bamboo and broke off all the light bamboo shoots that were growing just right.

Then he ran back to the small kitchen.

There was a constant aroma coming from the small kitchen, and Xiao Bei, who was not very good at concentration, swallowed his saliva while grinding the ink.

Alas, the young master's concentration is so good, such a strong fragrance cannot affect him, and his writing is still so steady.

Unlike him, who wasn't hungry yet, smelling this fragrance made him feel like his five internal organs were the first to raise the white flag.

After a while, Wei Ruo and Xiumei came out.

Wei Ruo was holding a tray with several plates filled with unknown seasonings, and Xiumei was holding a steaming large pot from which the aroma emanated.

The two entered the pavilion. Xiaobei was stunned: "Miss, what are you doing?"

"Let's eat hot pot with you! First put away the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table." Wei Ruo aimed at the only stone table in the pavilion.

The stone table is now filled with Wei Jinyi's Four Treasures of the Study.

"You can take it back and eat it yourself, I don't need it." Wei Jin also refused coldly.

"No, I said you will have your share, and I keep my word. Otherwise, wouldn't I be taking advantage of you in vain? I don't like taking advantage of others."

As the saying goes, it's not difficult to borrow something again and again. She will have to borrow the small kitchen in Yingzhuyuan in the future. If she doesn't open her head today, it will be difficult later.

"Besides, I cooked for four people. If you don't eat it, the rest will be wasted! These seafood are fishermen who risk their lives to catch them. Only by eating them well can we be worthy of them."

For four people? Xiaobei was surprised that he could still have a share? He was a servant...

Wei Jin also looked at Wei Ruo, wondering what he was thinking. He seemed to want to refute Wei Ruo, but didn't say it out loud.

After a while, he chose to compromise, got up, cleared away the books, pens, ink, paper and inkstones on the table, and freed up the stone table.

Xiumei immediately put the pot on the table, and Wei Jin frowned when she saw the layer of bright red oil on it.

Then Wei Ruo put the dishes on the table and said, "My second brother must try my secret dipping sauce."

The main ingredient of the dipping sauce is her secret soy sauce, with a little chopped green onion and a little minced garlic. It has a fresh and sweet taste and is perfect for dipping seafood.

Wei Jin also frowned even more as he looked at the small plate with unknown items in front of him.

Seeing that Wei Jin also hesitated to move his chopsticks, Wei Ruo used clean chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish meat, put it on the plate in front of Wei Jin Yi, wrapped it in dipping sauce, and let Wei Jin also taste it.

"Second brother, give it a try. It's really good. I won't lie to you."

Under Wei Ruo's repeated urging and expectant gaze, Wei Jin finally moved her chopsticks in order to deal with Wei Ruo.

I picked up a small piece, put it in my mouth, and chewed it twice slowly and tentatively.

After a while, Wei Jin suddenly coughed violently.

Wei Ruo quickly poured water: "Slow down, slow down, drink some water."

Wei Jin also drank a glass of water and before he stopped coughing, Wei Ruo patted his back again.

After a while, Wei Jin finally recovered.

His face turned rosy due to coughing, and two wisps of red clouds fell on his fair skin, making him look more energetic.

Wei Jin also put down his chopsticks: "You guys can eat."

This... is embarrassing...

"How about you try it again? The choking just now was probably just an accident. If you try it a few more times, you will discover its beauty."

"No need." Wei Jin also refused sternly. This time his attitude was very firm and there was no room for maneuver.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

Wei Jin didn't say much, got up and returned to the room expressionlessly, leaving Wei Ruo, Xiumei and Xiaobei behind.

Xiaobei explained to Wei Ruo with an embarrassed look on his face: "Miss, don't worry, my young master usually eats very light food and can't eat a lot of food."

"I didn't think carefully enough. I'll get him something else delicious next time," Wei Ruo said.

What about next time? Xiaobei's eyes widened.

In the end, Wei Ruo and Xiumei ate most of the pot until they were full. They couldn't eat any more, so they had to leave some behind.

Wei Ruo touched his stomach and left Xiumei to clean up the mess after the meal. He went back to Tingsongyuan, took a scroll and put it among Wei Jinyi's pile of pens, ink, paper and inkstones.

After Wei Ruo returned, Wei Jin came out of the room again, put the books, pens, ink, paper and inkstone back on the stone table, and resumed reading and writing.

After everything was put back on the stone table, Wei Jin also saw a roll of paper inside that did not belong to him.

After unfolding, the cold white smooth and delicate paper is obviously different from the other papers on Wei Jinyi's desk.

"Where did this paper come from?"

"Oh, it seems that the eldest lady brought this over. She said it was an apology for you."

"This is the paper from Sibao Zhai." Wei Jinyi looked at the paper with deep eyes.

"Si Baozhai? Isn't that the paper that the master gave to the young master before? I remember that the master said that it was given to him by a colleague. There are only ten pieces of paper in total, and he gave five to each of you and the eldest young master. I also heard that the eldest young master used

After I got it, I felt that the paper was very good, so I wanted to ask someone to buy it. However, Sibaozhai was in Huzhou Prefecture, so far away that I couldn't buy it. How could the eldest lady have this paper?" Xiaobei looked surprised.
Chapter completed!