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Xia Xiaomin ignored her and drank the milk to her heart's content.

Lin Xi Yao glanced at the staircase, and seeing Zhong Luozheng's figure, she suddenly softened her tone, "Xiao Min, I don't know where Fang Tang is. Can you help me get her?"

What a disgusting sound!

Xia Xiaomin threw down her fork, stood up abruptly, and nearly overturned the chair. As he walked past Lin Xiyao, he even bumped into this woman, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

This was really rotten to the core! Xia Xiaomin slammed the sugar bowl down on the table in frustration.

When Zhong Luozhan came downstairs, he happened to see Xia Xiaomin throwing a tantrum.

It was true that he didn't like Lin XIao, but Lin XIao was a guest after all, and Zhong Luozheng wouldn't allow such disrespectful behavior to exist.

When they arrived at the dining room, Zhong Luochen asked in a low voice, "Xia Xiaomin, what's with your attitude?"

"What about my attitude?" She felt wronged that Zhong Luozheng had questioned her.

Didn't she just give Lin XIyao no face at all? Did he have to reprimand that woman in front of him?

"Lin Xiyao is a guest, how can you be so rude?" Zhong Luozheng wasn't so angry that he lost his rationality. The meaning behind his words was obvious that he had dragged Xia Xiaomin into his own country, while Lin Xishan was an outsider.

However, Xia Xiaomin was still angry, so how could he still listen? Did Zhong Luozhan think that she was a maid, and that they were gentlemen and ladies of high society?

Alright, Zhong Luozhan, you scolded me for Lin XIyao, is it not okay for me to leave?

With red eyes, Xia Xiaomin pushed Zhong Luozheng away, grabbed her bag, and ran out.

Lu Ni found Xu Shangwu, who was resting, and inadvertently brought up 'Qingcheng Time' as a dish. Her words revealed that she wanted to borrow the recipe.

Xu Shangwu furrowed his brows and said to Lu Ni, "That won't do. This recipe is for Xiao Min. You can't take it out."

Lu Ni was jealous and unhappily said, "Master, you're too biased."

"Why do you say that? Master naturally prepared a serving for you. However, you and Xiao Min specialize in different cuisines, so you can't possibly be the same. You still need to hone your skills; there's no rush. " Xu Shangwu did not lie. Towards his two disciples, the back of his hands were made of meat, so he did not have any biased ideas.

Lu Ni curled her lips, not believing that her master had prepared a menu for her. She thought to herself that she didn't care and returned to the kitchen.

Seeing that Xia Xiaomin was still trying to flavor it, Lu Ni rolled her eyes and walked over to hug her arm.

This recipe was something that she had to have.

"Xiao Min, I really want to know what kind of seasoning is missing. Can you borrow the recipe from Master?"

Xia Xiaomin was currently engrossed in her cooking career, and even if she were to find out what it was all about, it wouldn't be too bad. "Lu Ni, let's think about it first. I believe we'll be able to figure it out."

"Don't you want to quickly make this dish when you research it and find out that it's cold? The time of the match was getting closer and closer. If you learn it earlier, you'll have a better chance of winning if you practice harder! "

Lu Ni held onto Xia Xiaomin's arm in a spoiled manner and leaned her head against her shoulder, shaking it gently.

Unable to stand the sight of Lu Ni, Xia Xiaomin had no choice but to nod her head. She washed her hands and went to find Xu Shangwu.

Xu Shangwu was resting in the cafeteria. When he saw Xia Xiaomin coming in, he guessed the purpose of her visit and calmly took a sip of his tea.

"Master." Xia Xiaomin walked over and whispered, "I …" "I studied Qingcheng time with Lu Ni. It always felt like there was a lack of seasoning, so I wanted to borrow Master's recipe to have a look."

"Did Luni ask you to come?" Xu Shangwu went straight to the point.

Xia Xiaomin quickly shook her head and pursed her lips. "I want to know myself."

In fact, he would have to give Xu Shangwu's recipe to Xiao Min sooner or later. However, at this critical juncture, he was always a little worried, especially recently when he felt that Lu Ni was acting a little strange.

However, looking at Xiao Min's expectant eyes, Xu Shangwu sighed in his heart, "Come with me and take it."

Xia Xiaomin took the recipe her master had given her and returned to the kitchen to study it with Lu Ni. The two of them busied themselves for a while before they finally finished cooking the seasonings. Xia Xiaomin was ecstatic, rushing over to give Xu Shangwu a taste.

Lu Ni looked at the recipe that Xia Xiaomin had left on the table. She stretched her hand out a few times, then took the recipe and hid it in her bag.

Master, Xiao Min, you forced me to do this.

"Lu Ni, Master said that we succeeded." Half an hour later, Xia Xiaomin came in with a tray, but Lu Ni was nowhere to be found.

Xia Xiaomin's heart skipped a beat when she saw the empty space where the recipe had been. She ran to check the surroundings, but couldn't find it.

Xia Xiaomin was flustered.

This was a precious treasure that his master had kept. It was equivalent to a martial artist's family sword manual, and was something that could not be lost!

"..."

At this moment, Lu Ni was already sitting in Chen Hao's office.

"As far as I know, Miss Lu Ni is a helper at the Hall Hotel. How could she have the free time to come to my place today?" Chen Hao personally went to make coffee.

A hint of confusion flashed in Luna's eyes, and she couldn't help but tighten her grip on the recipe, making her last struggle.

Chen Hao wasn't in a hurry. He slowly poured himself a cup of coffee and said, "Actually, I quite admire the courage to do what Miss Lu Ni did."

Hearing Chen Hao's words, Lu Ni raised her head. Seeing the smile in Chen Hao's eyes, her heart throbbed.

"If Miss Lonnie hasn't made up her mind yet, then go back and think it over. I'll wait for you." The last three words, when Chen Hao said it was both light and ambiguous, Lu Ni's body couldn't help but tremble.

"No, I …" I've thought about it. This is my master's recipe, and all of it records what my master learned throughout his life. " She placed the recipe on the desk, afraid she'd regret it, and quickly retracted her hands.

Chen Hao glanced at the recipe on the table but didn't rush to get it.

Chen Hao patted Lu Ni's shoulder, bent over and said, "I would like to invite Miss Lu Ni to have dinner together. May I know when Miss Lu Ni is free?"

"I …" Rooney frowned and did not continue.

Chen Hao chuckled, "We have a lot of time ahead of us. Today, Lu Ni, you should go back first. We'll arrange to meet up again when you're free."

The specially changed form of address made a sweet taste rise in Lu Ni's heart. She then nodded her head, got up and left.

All the way back to the back kitchen of the Howell Hotel, Lu Ni was in a good mood.

Who said there was only one rich and handsome guy in the world, Chen Hao was clearly a thousand times better than that ice cube! Thinking of the way Chen Hao called her, 'Lu Ni', her face turned red and her heart started pounding.

"Luna, the recipe's gone. Did you see it?" As soon as Lu Ni stepped into the kitchen, she was immediately pulled over by Xia Xiaomin, feeling extremely anxious.

Lu Ni's hands trembled. Fortunately, Xia Xiaomin was too focused on reading the recipe that she didn't notice.

Calming herself down, Lu Ni took a deep breath and calmed herself down. She then said, "Just now, Aunt Purity came in to clean up the trash. I had something to do and left." It was all my carelessness. I forgot to remind her, she couldn't have taken it away, right? "

Hearing Lu Ni's words, Xia Xiaomin went to find Auntie Cleansing without a second word, and Lu Ni followed along as well.

Seeing that the cleaning lady was dumping the trash, Xia Xiaomin stopped her and asked, "Auntie, you …" Did you see my recipe? It's on the kitchen table, a notebook. "

"What?" The cleaning lady looked confused. "I can't read. The things I packed are all here. If you want to go check it out for yourselves, don't ask me." With that, she left to tidy up the room.

Xia Xiaomin and Lu Ni exchanged a glance, then squatted down to start rummaging through the trash. However, they couldn't find anything.

"What should I do …" Master must scold me to death. " After an hour of searching, Xia Xiaomin finally accepted the fact that the recipe was really gone.

Lu Ni took out a wet tissue and wiped her hands before helping Xia Xiaomin wipe her face. She consoled her, "Xiaomin, don't worry. We'll just keep looking for her."

Xia Xiaomin considered for a moment before nodding in agreement.

In the evening, Zhong Luochang parked Masarati in front of the hotel and waited for Xia Xiaomin to get off work.

Seeing her come out with a sad face, he thought she was still unhappy about him reprimanding her for being rude to Lin XIyao in the morning.

Seeing that she didn't notice him, Zhong Luozhan pressed his horn.

Di — —

Xia Xiaomin looked listlessly at the source of the noise, then quickly lowered her head and continued walking.

Zhong Luozhan thought that there was a big problem. She was not just angry, but something had really happened? But Manager Su didn't say anything about something happening in the hotel. Was he bullied by the people in the kitchen?

Thinking of these possibilities, Zhong Luozhuang got off the car and chased after him.

"Xia Xiaomin, do you have eyes on the top of your head?" Zhong Luozhan grabbed her arm.

Xia Xiaomin was in no mood to pay any attention to Zhong Luozheng. She rolled her eyes at him and pulled his hand back.

Her eyes were filled with sadness and disappointment. Xia Xiaoming was depressed to death. Couldn't the big devil just leave her alone?

Zhong Luozhuang's actions were quite nimble. Before her resentment had even spread to the entire hotel, she had already unerringly rapped the Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs on her forehead.

"Are you still brooding over what happened this morning? "Isn't this feeling of jealousy a bit too much?"

She knew Zhong Luozheng meant to make up with him, but Xia Xiaomin was still troubled by her sudden loss of hope. Plus the loss of the recipe, she really wanted to buy a piece of tofu and smash it to death.

"Who is your Young Master Zhong going out with? How could a maid like me care?" Xia Xiaomin gave an awkward snort and turned her face away from him.

The corner of Zhong Luozheng's mouth curled up as he said, "Xia Xiaomin, are you jealous?"

"You think too much, who would be jealous of you!" Xia Xiaomin was speechless. This guy in front of her, how could he not see that she was angry at him?

He's even jealous? Why does he look like he's in a great mood?

Alright, then let's see if Zhong Luozheng can still be so happy after she lost the recipe! At that time, he would probably kick her out of the hotel and the villa, waving to her with all his might to say goodbye!

Noticing that Xia Xiaomin's mood had fallen again, Zhong Luozhuang changed the topic. He didn't care if she was willing or not, he pulled her into the car. "I'm hungry. Accompany me to eat."

Zhong Luochen pushed Xia Xiaomin into the car and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

Xia Xiaomin was surprised. Why did he ask her for her opinion when he was hungry? Xia Xiaomin couldn't help but feel a little better at being there all of a sudden.