The demon master was beaten up

Chapter 185 Xu Chen's Peach Blossom

Lu Wenjie's face showed a hint of restraint. After all, this was the first time he had come into such close contact with a business giant as famous as Andrew, and for a moment he didn't know how to deal with it.

Andrew was a shrewd man, and he immediately noticed Lu Wenjie's uneasiness. He gently raised his hand, patted Lu Wenjie's shoulder, and said soothingly, "Hey, don't call me 'Mr.' all the time! That sounds so strange! Just follow Arnold's lead and call me 'Brother'!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Wenjie was stunned for a moment, but then he reacted and quickly said, "Hey! Brother! In that case, you have to drink heartily tonight and have a few more drinks!" After saying that, Lu Wenjie also laughed.

The group slowly ascended the winding mountain road, finally reaching the halfway point. A quaint and tranquil village emerged before them, its center the spacious village committee compound. A long banquet had already been set up in the courtyard, creating a bustling atmosphere.

A closer look reveals that every dish on the table exudes a rich mountain aroma, showcasing the unique flavors of this region. The first dishes that catch your eye are the fragrant plates of wild boar, rabbit, and pheasant. These are delicacies unique to the mountains, their meats succulent and tender, and meticulously prepared to perfection, they are truly mouth-watering. Additionally, a variety of fresh vegetables and sweet, delicious fruits grown by the villagers themselves fill the table in a vibrant array of colors.

Despite the biting cold and snowy weather outside, this table of steaming delicacies seemed to bring a spring-like warmth. Placed amidst the icy snow, they formed a striking contrast. The alluring aroma wafted on the breeze, permeating everyone's noses and whetting their appetites.

Village Chief Lu beamed, extending his arms warmly as he welcomed the guests from afar to the VIP seats. Andrew and Alice sat side by side, while Qin Nuo and Bai Nini sat on Andrew's other side. Next to Bai Nini sat Zhang Sulan and Xu Chen.

Looking over at Alice, she was sitting next to Qian Yi and the siblings Mo Yu and Mo Xing. At this moment, Lu Wenjie hurried out of the kitchen and trotted over to the dining table. When he saw an empty seat, he couldn't help but beam, excitedly saying, "Haha, our Xingxing is the most thoughtful. He even saved a seat for me!"

However, Mo Xing simply glanced at him indifferently and said unhappily, "Come on, stop talking nonsense here! Everyone at this table is eagerly waiting for you to come back and start eating! I don't know why a grown man like you would be so slow!"

Facing Mo Xing's merciless criticism, Lu Wenjie was not angry, and still responded with a smile: "Hehe, don't worry! I just arranged things in the kitchen. Soon everyone will be able to taste the excellent craftsmanship of my chef in roasting wild boar! I guarantee it will be so delicious that you won't be able to put your chopsticks down!" As he said that, he turned around and ran towards the kitchen again, ready to check whether the roasted wild boar was cooked.

Mo Xing frowned and complained in an irritated manner: "Oh! What's wrong with this guy? Why does he always run away like this? It's so annoying!" As he spoke, he kept scratching his head with his hands, and it was obvious that he was in a very bad mood.

At that moment, Zhang Sulan smiled and pulled out a large bag of dried fruits from her pocket. She said enthusiastically, "Come on! Don't be anxious, try some of the dried fruits here first. These are specially given to me by my students! Let's eat while we wait for Mr. Lu to come and have dinner together!" After that, she handed the bag of dried fruits to everyone.

Xu Chen, sitting nearby, couldn't help but be drawn to Zhang Sulan's thoughtfulness. He couldn't help but glance a few more times at this gentle and generous woman. Zhang Sulan's unpainted face was as delicate and rosy as a newly blossoming peach blossom, her fair skin tinged with a faint blush that seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it. Her large eyes, luminous as stars, sparkled with a clear, watery light, like a spring, bringing joy to the very eyes of those who gazed upon them.

Xu Chen had been in the business world for years and was accustomed to seeing heavily made-up and artificial faces. But when he suddenly saw Zhang Sulan, who looked so fresh, unworldly, and natural, he was stunned for a moment, unable to take his eyes off her.

Zhang Sulan gently handed the plate full of dried fruits to Xu Chen with a smile, but at this time Xu Chen seemed to be out of his body, his eyes fixed on Zhang Sulan, and he didn't notice the dried fruits in front of him at all.

Bai Nini, who was sitting nearby, saw Xu Chen had no reaction. He didn't even reach out to take the fruit, and seemed lost in thought. So, she couldn't help but shout, "Brother Chen! This is Zhang Sulan, a teacher at Yufeng Primary School! Brother Chen, please take the fruit!"

Hearing Bai Nini's cry, Xu Chen suddenly snapped back to his senses. An apologetic smile appeared on his face, and he quickly reached out and carefully took the dried fruit from Zhang Sulan's hands. But at this moment, as if lost in thought, he suddenly blurted out, "Teacher Zhang! You're so beautiful!"

As soon as he said this, Xu Chen was filled with regret, secretly groaning inwardly, and wishing he could slap himself twice. He was so nervous that his words became incoherent, and he hurriedly explained to Zhang Sulan, "I didn't... I didn't mean anything else... I just thought you were really good-looking!"

Zhang Sulan, on the other side, was taken aback for a moment when she heard this, but then her crescent-shaped eyes quickly filled with a smile. She pursed her lips and said softly, "Thank you for the compliment! Actually, my students often say that too!"

At this moment, everyone at the table stared at Xu Chen's flushed face with subtle expressions. They all thought to themselves, "Wow! Looks like our Assistant Xu's peach blossom is about to bloom!"

Xu Chen leisurely picked up a dried fruit, gently put it into his mouth and chewed it. He looked just like the innocent and naive son of the landlord, with a bright and innocent smile on his face.

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps could be heard. It was Lu Wenjie, trotting over from the kitchen. He blinked and looked at everyone curiously. Everyone sitting there had a subtle and unpredictable expression.

So, Lu Wenjie couldn't help but ask, "Oh my, am I late? Why do I feel like I missed something exciting? Look at your expressions, what interesting thing happened?"