Adorable Food Goddess

Chapter 77: Crown Prince's Calligraphy

Translator: YTJS_  Editor: Perriemix

In the suite, after a satisfactory meal, the Mao Shan clouds and mist tea were served. As everyone enjoyed their tea, the prince remarked, “The head chef here is very different. He can make ordinary dishes taste so extraordinary. He’s clearly highly skilled and very clever.”

“Your Highness is right. Li Yao gives his heart and soul into his cooking that’s why he could make even the simplest dishes taste superb. After all, as long as it was made with effort, even a wild bird cooked in mud and a few mushrooms picked from the bushes can taste like heaven,” Helian Jing said proudly.

Xia Chunyu snorted quietly.  You haven’t even tried the preserved eggs Yaoyao made!  It was the only one in the world. However, sadly, he has already finished them. One day, he has to get Yaoyao to make him another vat.

“Li Yao is not only good at cooking, he has an excellent personality and he also has good drinking habits.” Zhao Qixuan also wanted to put in a few good words for Li Yao, however, it was not for the crown prince’s benefit but for Helian Xuan’s.

Xia Chunyu and Helian Jing simultaneously glared at him. Of all the things he could say, he has to mention drinking! The last time Yaoyao drank, she fell into the river.

Zhao Qixuan was bewildered. What did he say wrong? Weren’t all that he said flatteries?

Helian Xuan fanned himself and lazily said, “Since Your Highness also praises Li Yao’s cooking highly, why don’t you pen down your comment on paper and gift it to Li Yao as a form of encouragement?

Xia Chunyu secretly rejoiced. That was a brilliant move. The crown prince’s recognition and calligraphy would be akin to the crown prince’s protection. Anyone who would want to harm Yaoyao would have to think twice.

“A few days ago, I heard that His Majesty and the grand tutor mentioned that Your Highness’ calligraphy skills improved, and can even be considered a master. I wonder if we would have the honor of witnessing Your Highness’s calligraphy?” Xia Chunyu cajoled.

The crown prince was a little hesitant at first. Gifting words to a chef seems a little below his status, and although he does have a good impression of this Li Yao, it was not to the state where he would dedicate a writing to him. However, when Xia Chunyu mentioned the grand tutor and his father praising him, he gave in. “Get the writing materials.”

Zhao Qixuan volunteered merrily, “I’ll go, I’ll go.”

Zhao Qixuan found Manager Qian and said, “Quick, get some top grade writing materials. Today is your restaurant’s lucky day because the crown prince is going to leave his calligraphy! Get Li Yao over to the attic to thank His Highness.”

Manager Qian gaped at Zhao Qixuan in absolute shock.  Is he dreaming?

Zhao Qixuan snapped his fingers and exclaimed, “What are you waiting for? You’re going to miss this opportunity!”

Manager Qian jolted upright and immediately rushed downstairs to look for the shopkeeper. In his excitement, he walked a little too quickly and slipped.

The customers eating in the downstairs hall heard a thud. They all looked up towards the sound and saw someone rolling down the stairs. The person then climbed to his feet calmly and walked away as if nothing happened.

Everyone was dumbstruck. It was good that at his age he still had strong bones!

The moment he turned the corner out of anyone’s view, Manager Qian rubbed his throbbing buttocks, cursing silently.  F*ck!

Half an hour later, Ye Jiayao was kneeling on the ground, both hands outstretched to receive the crown prince’s calligraphy, kowtowing to thank His Highness. She was so emotional that the words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat. She wanted to shout all over the place and pump her fist in victory.