Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1460 - 1449: The Lady Who Doesn’t Want to Rise in Rank

Due to Jian Yunchi’s group rescuing Ye Qiu, and his own curiosity about Ye Qiu, Zhang Yanqing decided to invite them to dine together. Jian Yunchi saw they had caught many game animals and said there was no need to trouble themselves; a wild barbecue would suffice.

Mr. Lv Zhu suggested a wild barbecue, and no one present disagreed. The scenery was perfect, the autumn breeze refreshing, and there was a special charm to dining with the famous Mr. Lv Zhu. It was a sophisticated affair to boast about.

"Let me roast for the teacher, as a thank you for saving my life earlier," Ye Qiu said, utterly at ease.

Jian Yunchi didn’t refuse, smiling softly as he sat cross-legged opposite her, "To exchange a small effort for delicious food, I certainly gained."

"The teacher is joking."

Though Ye Qiu did not choose the ’Light of the God of Cooking’ skill in this life, because this skill had already reached its full level, even without selecting it, her culinary skills were excellent. Especially compared to the other young ladies and gentlemen whose roasted goods were blackened, her roasted venison and fish were simply heavenly, with no fragrance surpassing them.

Jian Yunchi loved freedom in this life; secondly, he loved music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and thirdly, he enjoyed culinary delights. He had just intended to enjoy a leisurely, refined moment without high expectations, yet a simple barbecue unexpectedly stirred his appetite, his eyes unwilling to look away.

Ye Qiu found it amusing, "Teacher, please wait a little longer. I’ll brush another layer of oil and sprinkle another layer of spices; it will taste even better."

Zhang Yanjing and Zhang Yanwei didn’t know when they put down their roasted meat, smelling the aroma, and sat beside her. Zhang Yanjing expressed with emotion, "Cousin, I never thought you had such skills."

Ye Qiu laughed and explained to them, "In the past, our family wasn’t wealthy. Later, my grandfather, mother, and father fell ill one after another. To care for them, I had to cook myself. Perhaps after a long time, the skills gradually developed."

Zhang Yanwei interjected, "Also, cousin, you’re amazing. Even the chef from Huiben Building can’t make it smell as good as yours!"

Ye Qiu humbly replied, "Maybe because you haven’t eaten much since noon, you’re just too hungry!"

Jian Yunchi gave her a surprised look, thinking how could Miss Ye, from the affluent Marquis Zhongyong Mansion, have such a past? Moreover, constantly cooking meals herself, where did she find the time to practice excellent calligraphy?

However, thinking it over, typically even a scholarly person practicing for twenty or thirty years might not achieve such success, and her calligraphy had its own style and spirit; perhaps this is talent!

Seeing everyone gathered around Ye Qiu, Duan Yinyin grew increasingly resentful. She wanted to roast good meat to attract everyone’s attention, but used to pampering, even dressing with maidservant assistance, grilling meat was a real challenge. While Ye Qiu’s side was enjoying the fragrant food, hers was half charred and half raw.

"Just from the smell, I know it’s great. Indeed, upon tasting, it’s incredibly delicious, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. I’ve eaten grilled meat many times, yet only this time is truly wonderful," Jian Yunchi praised without reservation.

At this time, Zhang Yanwei had no time for words, giving Ye Qiu a thumbs-up before impatiently joining the food-snatching queue.

"I’m still grilling; why are you snatching?" Ye Qiu remarked jocularly, seeing everyone except Duan Yinyin and her maidservant eagerly eyeing her. She decided to roast a whole deer, and called for beggar’s chicken, fish, and rabbit as well.

They watched her order someone to fetch lotus leaves and instruct a servant to use salt and mud, everyone widened their eyes, unsure what she was doing.

Zhang Yanwei, being inquisitive, immediately asked, "Cousin, what’s this for?"

"A popular dish, though the name isn’t very elegant, the taste is marvelous."

"What’s the name?" Jian Yunchi was curious too, "How does it compare to barbecue?"

"They simply have different flavors. As for the name, it’s called Beggar’s Chicken."

"Beggar’s Chicken? Is it related to beggars?"

"This dish was indeed invented by beggars. It’s said that once a beggar stole chickens, and when the owner chased him, he quickly hid without time to escape. Happened upon a bonfire, he hurriedly used mud to cover and bury the chicken. After the owner left, the beggar dug out the chicken, only to find it emitting an extraordinary scent, even better than meticulously cooked. Hence, Beggar’s Chicken became famous."

"You’d serve this unsophisticated dish to Mr. Lv Zhu?" Duan Yinyin suddenly interjected, face full of disdain.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward; Zhang Yanqing hurriedly glanced at Jian Yunchi, afraid he’d be upset, also secretly sighing Ye Qiu indeed acted rashly. Surely Beggar’s Chicken was unsuitable for high-status individuals.

However, Jian Yunchi simply ignored Duan Yinyin and enthusiastically asked Ye Qiu, "How long does Beggar’s Chicken take? You’ve made it sound irresistible."

"About an hour or so. If the teacher cannot wait, try this venison first. We can eat while grilling." Ye Qiu shaved off the outer thin layer of the whole deer onto a plate, then brushed another layer of oil and sprinkled spices, ensuring continuous meat consumption without overcooking outside or undercooking inside.

Seeing Mr. Lv Zhu unperturbed and completely disregarding Duan Yinyin, the Zhang family felt relieved, yet inwardly blamed her, pondering why ruin the relaxed occasion with unnecessary talk?

"Since you look down on it, don’t eat it when cousin’s Beggar’s Chicken is ready," Zhang Yanwei, disliking Duan Yinyin, retorted immediately.

Duan Yinyin, seeing everyone siding with Ye Qiu, and the preferred cousin speaking out, stomped in anger, "As if I’d want to eat it!"

The more she thought, the madder she got, feeling her face flushed. She mounted a horse and left.

Zhang Yanqing frowned; today, Mr. Lv Zhu was present, yet Duan Yinyin acted impulsively, embarrassing their Zhang family.

Nevertheless, as Duan Yinyin was a girl accompanying their Zhang family outing, they couldn’t just let her leave in a temper. He ordered the servants to follow, "Go after her, make sure nothing happens to Lady."

The servants, who were leisurely grilling beside, felt annoyed by Duan Yinyin’s antics, but what choice did they have as servants? Nonetheless, Duan Yinyin’s reputation for arrogance and capriciousness became more well-known that day.

Duan Yinyin’s departure didn’t affect the group’s enjoyment; in her absence, spirits lifted. They relaxed until sunset.

Before leaving, Jian Yunchi sighed, "It seems folk cuisine has its merit; we shouldn’t dismiss it based on name alone. Miss Ye, thank you for your hospitality today."

Ye Qiu bowed, "I should be the one to thank the teacher. How could mere roasting repay the lifesaving grace?"

"You’re welcome. Next time, if possible, let’s invite you all to enjoy a trip together," Jian Yunchi, reluctant to miss Ye Qiu’s culinary skills, hoped not to be deprived of them in the future.