Chapter 142 - 142 The meat in the pot is poisoned!

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Chapter 142: Chapter 142 The meat in the pot is poisoned! After Luh Fei left, Qin Yize glanced at Choo Lan and Zhu Xiaohong and calmly asked, “Do either of you know how to cook?” “Um…” Zhu Xiaohong opened her mouth, for she truly did not know how, and naturally she did not dare to pull any tricks in front of Qin Yize. She had no choice but to admit honestly, “We can help with small tasks.” “Do you need their help?” Qin Yize then asked Gu Qiaoqiao. “No need.” Gu Qiaoqiao, smiling, addressed Choo Lan and Zhu Xiaohong, “The kitchen is too small, and you don’t know how to cook. Besides, Luh Fei has already helped me finish, so you both can just wait in the room for the meal.” Having said that, Gu Qiaoqiao no longer paid attention to Choo Lan and Zhu Xiaohong, but instead took the small iron pot off the stove and placed it on the table by the window. Qin Yize curved his lips slightly but did not speak. Instead, he went to the living room. At this moment, Zhao Ying, who had been smiling all the while, walked into the kitchen, following the aroma to the table, took a deep breath, and exclaimed, “It smells amazing.” Then she said to Choo Lan and Zhu Xiaohong, “Are you two here to help or to add to the chaos and watch the excitement?” “Xiao Zhao, what nonsense are you talking about?” Choo Lan frowned and protested unhappily. “Hehe, just kidding,” Zhao Ying remained in a good mood. Gu Qiaoqiao furrowed her brow and fell silent, then began preparing to cook. Out of the three people, one stood in front of the iron pot, savoring the aroma of the meat and even stirring it with a spoon, while the other two stood by the door, seemingly lost in thought. It would be good to have an extra hand with the fire. As the lady of the house, Gu Qiaoqiao felt utterly helpless. It would be inappropriate for her to simply send people away. So, without ceremony, she pointed at Zhu Xiaohong and Choo Lan, “Which of you knows how to manage the fire?” Zhu Xiaohong glanced at Choo Lan and said hurriedly, “I do, I’ll take care of it.” Zhu Xiaohong came over, squatted down, and started adding fuel to the fire. Gu Qiaoqiao then glanced at Choo Lan, “If you want to help, carry these cold dishes inside. If not, just wait for Luh Fei to return.” Choo Lan just stood there, unmoving. She had come today hoping to see a farce. Before the Spring Festival, she had asked Lin Qinghuan about Gu Qiaoqiao. According to Lin Qinghuan, Gu Qiaoqiao was both foolish and clumsy, didn’t know how to cook, was timid, and would panic at the slightest issue. She was also especially gullible; a neighbor girl named Bai Yun had played her for a fool. Therefore, when Gu Qiaoqiao arrived at the base, Choo Lan had hurried over immediately to enjoy the spectacle. Regrettably, she had hoped to ridicule and frighten Gu Qiaoqiao, or stir up some trouble to embarrass her, but who would have imagined that in the end, she wouldn’t even get a sip of water, and to top it off, Gu Qiaoqiao had firmly lectured her. This left her feeling ashamed and annoyed. Hearing that Qin Yize was planning to entertain guests this week, she and Zhu Xiaohong discussed it and then took the initiative to come and offer their help. She had assumed Gu Qiaoqiao would be incapable of anything, either needing someone else’s help or just moving around the kitchen in a fluster, covered in sweat. The most likely scenario would have been Qin Yize cooking, and then she could justifiably stay by his side and help. That was what she had been dreaming of. But what she saw and smelled had taken her by complete surprise. She thought, Lin Qinghuan must be deceiving her. The Gu Qiaoqiao that she was talking about, and the one she saw, were not the same person. That’s why Choo Lan was out of sorts. It must be said, when a woman loves a man too deeply, she loses herself and her reasoning. She really should have followed Gu Qiaoqiao’s instructions and carried the cold dishes to the dining table in the living room. If someone else had given the order, perhaps Choo Lan would have gladly complied. But this person was Gu Qiaoqiao. A woman whose mere sight hurt her eyes and whose very existence pricked at her heart. Also, Qin Yize’s wife. Would she obey her orders? What a joke! Choo Lan’s expression darkened, “They are playing poker, let’s serve the stir-fried dishes once they’re all ready.” After saying this, Choo Lan seemed very relaxed, leaning against the door, watching Zhao Ying beside the iron pot, and taunted, “Zhao Ying, shouldn’t you be leading a team at the riverside test site to deal with miscellaneous tasks today? How come you could smell the meat from so far away?” Gu Qiaoqiao was stunned. Choo Lan really didn’t give Zhao Ying any face. The implication was that Zhao Ying came uninvited. These three people… Gu Qiaoqiao was somewhat speechless. On Zhao Ying’s face, the smile quickly faded, and he seemed very embarrassed. Scratching the back of his neck, he said uneasily, “Doctor Choo is right, although Team Leader Sang took over for me, I should still go have a look.” Then he turned to Gu Qiaoqiao and said, “Xiao Gu, thank goodness Doctor Choo chastised me, otherwise I would have almost made a mistake today for the sake of a good meal. I’ll come to taste Xiao Gu’s cooking another day when there’s a chance.” Having said that, he left the kitchen and said to Qin Yize and the other old base personnel in the living room with a smile, “I just remembered, I forgot to tell Team Leader Sang something, I need to go, you guys keep playing…” Then he walked briskly towards the door. Qin Yize asked a few questions, naturally did not insist on keeping him, while Choo Lan looked particularly smug. And at this time, Luh Fei came in and started helping Gu Qiaoqiao bring the cold dishes to the dining table in the living room. Naturally, Choo Lan wasn’t good at just watching, so she also symbolically extended a hand to help. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of braised meat and stir-fried dishes, and the people in the living room were in an excellent mood when they smelled it, so they shouted and helped eagerly. The Qin family’s place was extremely lively, as if after a while, they might just lift off the roof. Just as Gu Qiaoqiao finished stir-frying pork with daylilies and poured it into a large plate, Luh Fei, observant as he was, quickly carried it away, making room for Gu Qiaoqiao’s next dish. Zhu Xiaohong was from the countryside and was good at tending the fire. Choo Lan’s mood also seemed to improve a lot, bustling along with Luh Fei. So Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t bother wondering what these two were really up to. Searᴄh the NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With so many people watching, she doubted they could cause any real trouble. However, just at that moment, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly felt nauseous. Something was off with the smell in the room, as if the amulet on her chest was repelling something. Gu Qiaoqiao swallowed hard, managing to suppress the feeling of nausea. She thought it was over. But the suppressed nausea surged back up, and Gu Qiaoqiao put down her frying spoon and went to the restroom. She closed the door. Just as she was about to bend over, that feeling suddenly disappeared. Everything returned to normal. Gu Qiaoqiao’s heart started beating irregularly. She suddenly remembered something, pushed open the restroom door, and looked towards the kitchen. Unexpectedly, the nauseating feeling returned. Gu Qiaoqiao forcefully endured it, placing her fingers on her chest, and to her surprise, the feeling faded significantly. She knew something was definitely wrong. But what exactly was wrong? Gu Qiaoqiao was a bit bewildered. At that time, Luh Fei came to the iron pot containing braised pork with potatoes and lifted the lid, ready to scoop the meat into a large bowl. That uncomfortable sensation came again. Gu Qiaoqiao walked over in a few steps and pressed down on the edge of the iron pot. With just that touch, Gu Qiaoqiao was scared into a cold sweat. The meat in the pot was poisoned!

Chapter 142 - 142 The meat in the pot is poisoned!

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