My Identities Were All Exposed After I Was Pampered by Everyone!

Chapter 166 - 170

Qiao Yue eyed the Third Madam expressionlessly, wondering how long she would continue this charade. While it might seem like she was praising her on the surface, the underlying note to her words was an implicit criticism. Filial to a fault but only insofar as one allowed themselves to be drawn into her cunning web of ill-intentioned schemes. The Third Madam probably did not even care about the Old Master's health; she merely wanted to appear as if she cared.

Qiao Yue lowered her eyes, a self-satisfied smirk sprawling across her face. The Third Madam may have a brain, but it was nothing to write home about since she scarcely used it. Did she forget Qiao Xuan had spoken up on her behalf?

As expected, Qiao Xuan intervened. "Don't worry, Third Aunt. I've reviewed all the ingredients used in Xiao Yue's herbal dishes. They won't affect Grandfather's body. The ingredients are warm and nourishing, but they are still mild enough to be safe for Grandfather to consume."

The Third Madam's expression froze. "Ah, I'm glad you were involved in the process, Xiao Xuan. I was worried."

The Third Madam had thought Qiao Yue had found a recipe or two from the internet and wanted to use it to curry favour with the old man. The fact that Qiao Xuan had curated them already meant they were safe. Not only would this gesture alleviate any suspicions the Old Master might have towards Qiao Yue in the future, but it would also serve as a reminder of her attentiveness. Who would have thought Qiao Xuan would check the ingredients? This time, the Third Madam acknowledged that she had shot herself in the foot.

The Old Master nodded in relief and patted Qiao Yue on her shoulder, "Alright, let's have breakfast."

Although he could smell the fragrant aroma filling the air, the old man had thought the porridge would be the same as what he had eaten in the hospital. That porridge may have smelled nice, but it did not have the taste to match it.

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Chapter 167: A Wish

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The old master, who was mentally prepared, was surprised at the first bite. He ate a few more spoons of the soup. The warmth it provided spread from his stomach to his limbs, making the old master sigh.

"Xiao Yue, your medicinal cuisine tastes excellent. You must have put your heart into it!" The old master said to Qiao Yue with a smile.

Qiao Yue's eyes were bright as she repeated what she had said to Qiao Xuan. "Grandpa, I only provided the recipe. The chef was the one who made everything tasty."

The old master nodded and asked the butler to double the salary of the chef who prepared the meal. The two members from the third family were shocked by the old master's jaw-dropping gesture.

The Qiao family always paid their help well. Their servants' monthly salaries were easily six times of the benchmark salary. Doubling it for the chef would mean an entire year's pay for an ordinary person. Who would have thought that making a meal of medicinal cuisine would make the old master so happy?

"Xiao Yue, although you didn't cook this meal, Grandpa is very happy for your thoughtfulness. Let me know if you want anything. I'll give it to you as long it's within my means." The old master said to Qiao Yue with a smile.

Qiao Yue was stunned. She didn't expect the old master to turn his attention to her in the blink of an eye.

As soon as the old master said this, people at the dining table all looked at Qiao Yue.

"Grandpa, I don't have anything that I want." Qiao Yue said helplessly.

Actually, the old master wanted to reward her but tried to distract everyone by raising the chef's salary first. It looked like his distraction tactic didn't work.