Chapter 71: Entertaining Guests

“Chief, have you really... recovered?” asked Phoenix a bit hesitantly. She was afraid to get a no from Jiang Mosheng. Hearing Phoenix’s question, everyone else put away their joking attitude and all the eyes turned to Jiang Mosheng seriously. Jiang Mosheng’s injury was their biggest concern at the moment. “Yes,” answered Jiang Mosheng calmly. That took a load off everyone’s mind as they turned cheerful immediately. Their chief had proved himself yet again, having recovered after such a grave injury. As expected, no one could take chief from them, not even King of Hell. No, there was someone that could take chief away from them - their new brother-in-law. Well... it never occurred to them that their chief would introduce a brother-in-law to them. It was simply unbelievable. They used to have private chats that their chief would be alone for the rest of his life. However, it turned out chief was the first to have a significant other. “Chief, when will you return to your post in the military?” asked Azure Dragon. Without chief, they felt ill at ease. It was more exciting to have chief with them on missions. “Ah Sheng, you are returning to your post in the military?” Yu Jinli listened quietly. However, when he heard Azure Dragon’s question, he couldn’t remain silent anymore. He knew what military was since Jiang Zhentao would go there every day. If his golden coattail also went to the military as dad did who left early in the morning and returned late in the evening every day, it would affect cultivation. Besides, he wouldn’t be able to see the golden coattail with his virtue golden glow whenever he wanted. ...Was it better if he went there with Ah Sheng? “Not for now.” Jiang Mosheng comforted Yu Jinli. His health hadn’t recovered fully. The toxin was still in his body. If he returned now, he might get in danger anytime. In addition, not many people expected to see him back in the military. As he thought of those people who might act against him behind his back, Jiang Mosheng’s eyes turned fierce. “Have you found out anything recently?” asked Jiang Mosheng directly. The moment Divine Beast met Zerg Overmind King on that mission, everyone realized that it was a trap, especially since chief was injured in the battle, which alarmed them. During Jiang Mosheng’s recuperation, although they could not come to visit, they took good use of their time in active investigation of the sudden appearance of Zerg Overmind which led them to some traces. White Tiger glanced at Yu Jinli, hesitant to speak directly in front of him. Though Yu Jinli was chief’s fiancé, what he was going to say involved the secret of military headquarter and concerned chief’s safety. He didn’t want to speak of it in front of an outsider just in case. However, Jiang Mosheng clearly trusted Yu Jinli and said directly: “Say it straight.” Having learned their chief’s faith in Yu Jinli, the members spoke of the results of their investigation directly in full detail. “Zerg Overmind didn’t appear in MB77 by accident. However, the men behind it was sharp and had cleaned all evidences before our investigation which put us in a difficult position,” reported Azure Dragon. “Yet we are sure about one thing, that some people in the military headquarter wants to harm Marshal Jiang and you, chief. We think their aim is Jiang Family,” added White Tiger. Jiang Family knew that there were people who wanted to take it down. After all, given Jiang Zhentao’s deteriorating health, if Jiang Mosheng also died, Jiang Family would definitely fall from the altar. The more power one had in one’s hand, the more ambitious and greedier one would be, and the less satisfied one would be with what one already had. Both Jiang Zhentao and Jiang Mosheng knew who wanted to replace Jiang Family as a first-tier family. Therefore, as Jiang Family’s only child, Jiang Mosheng was responsible for the honor of his family. He couldn’t let Jiang Family disappear from capital star. He was too careless on the mission to MB77. It never occurred to him his opponent would bring out Zerg Overmind in order to take him down. It would have been over if he died in that battle. Now that god had brought little chestnut to him and let him live, he was going to let those who dared to scheme against Jiang Family off. “Continue your investigation when you are back. I’ll return to my post after some time,” said Jiang Mosheng. With his super core not fully repaired and toxin remained, he had to wait until he was fully recovered before he could return to the military. “Yes!” Members of Divine Beast saluted and accepted that order. Now, there wasn’t pain in their eyes. Instead, it was joy. Their chief was fine. Their chief was coming back. The seven members finally felt relieved. “Are you staying for lunch?” Yu Jinli asked suddenly. He recalled that mom would invite guests to stay for a meal so he asked. Hearing that, Jiang Mosheng froze for a split second. Then he turned to the members with a slight warning in his eyes. However, it seemed that the members were too excited to learn that he was alright to notice his warning. Besides, they wanted to stay here longer so they accepted Yu Jinli’s offer happily. In fact, when they came to Jiang’s Manor in the past, Aunt Qiao would invite them to stay for a meal as well so they didn’t feel any difference this time. However, when they nodded, the members felt distinctively the temperature around them dropped. A cold breeze brushed by which left them shuddering. “Great. Let me go and see what’s in the kitchen.” This was the first time Yu Jinli invited guests to stay for lunch so he was very happy. Cheerfully, he went to the kitchen, prepared to cook more dishes since there were many guests today. After Yu Jinli left, Jiang Mosheng was all cold to the seven people who was the reason his little chestnut needed to cook. What if little chestnut was tired because of cooking for so many people. None of them was perceptive enough. They needed five times more training after they were back. Jiang Mosheng decided quietly. Pitiably, the seven members had no idea that a lunch at Jiang’s Manor would mean five times more training. On the other side, Yu Jinli went downstairs with a wide smile. “What makes you so happy, little chestnut?” asked Qiao Mulan smilingly. She had a good time recently for her son who she was worried about the most got better. After the press conference, the unfavorable situation Jiang Family was in changed for the better. At least, she didn’t need to worry about the election anymore. She wasn’t as busy, which made her look ten years younger. “Mom, Ah Sheng’s subordinates are staying for lunch. I want to see if we have enough food in the kitchen,” answered Yu Jinli with a grin. “Great. If it isn’t enough, ask Aunt Li to buy more. Don’t do all the hard work yourself. Let Chef Zheng help you. You can just stand there and give instructions.” Qiao Mulan told him, caring. With seven members of Divine Beast, plus her, her son, and little chestnut, there were totally ten people, which meant a big lunch. She didn’t want her son-in-law to get tired because of cooking. “I see, mom,” answered Yu Jinli happily. Then he headed directly to the kitchen. Zheng Peiqi and the other two chefs were preparing for lunch. Their eyes lit up the moment they saw Yu Jinli walk in. Completely overwhelmed by Yu Jinli’s cooking skills, Zheng Peiqi and the other two would follow him blindly. “Young Lady, why are you here at noon? Are you going to live-stream?” asked Zheng Peiqi curiously. Usually, Yu Jinli only showed up in the kitchen in the evening when he did the live-stream. He was seldom here at noon or in the morning. Sure, Yu Jinli enjoyed cooking. However, since Jiang Mosheng and Qiao Mulan didn’t want him to tire himself, so he wasn’t allowed in the kitchen other from when he did the live-stream in the evening. “No live-stream now. Ah Sheng’s subordinates are staying for lunch so I want to see what food we have here.” As he spoke, he walked around the kitchen and considered what to cook. Zheng Peiqi and the other two cooks knew members of Divine Beast. Hearing that the members were staying for lunch, they told servants to bring over more food. “Young Lady, what are you going to cook for lunch?” Zheng Peiqi and the other two followed him like three little tails. Yu Jinli never avoided them when he cooked. From time to time, he would give them instructions so the three had learned several dishes. “Well... let me think about it. Squirrel-shaped Mandarin fish, braised prawns, braised bamboo shoots... plus steamed buns and rice,” said Yu Jinli as he thought. Those dishes came straight out of his brain so he decided to cook them. Luckily, he had found almost all necessary condiments by now so that he could cook the dishes he learned in his previous world. Even without some ingredients, he could find replacement, which made him happy. “I can cook some dishes now. Please let me take care of that part, Young Lady,” volunteered Zheng Peiqi, since Mrs. Jiang had told him not to let the Young Lady get tired. “I can make steamed buns and rice. Let me do that, Young Lady.” Chef Zhao Fei proposed hurriedly. Now that his two colleges had volunteered, Qian Laiduo was unwilling to be outdone. Since he needed to cook many dishes, Yu Jinli couldn’t manage to do it all by himself. He was happy about the help so he nodded with delight. Rolling up their sleeves, Zheng Peiqi and the other two were ready to show the Young Lady their skills. If the Young Lady was happy with what they did, perhaps he would teach them several new tricks. They wondered what the Young Lady’s mind was like. Why could he come up with so many dishes. If it was them, they might not be able to invent a single dish. The Young Lady was the best. They were no match for him.