Chapter 226 Luo He, do you still lack a brother-in-law?
It didn't take long for Jiang Dongyang to reply in the affirmative and make an appointment with Luo He for a specific time and place to meet.
In the afternoon, Luo He followed the address and came to an antique teahouse in the Imperial Capital.
The teahouse is located deep in the garden, with an elegant environment. When you walk into the hall, the fragrance of tea is refreshing, there are calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, and a lady in cheongsam is playing the guzheng.
Luo He couldn't help but sigh, Master Jiang knows how to enjoy it, and this cheongsam is paired with black silk...
It's polite to look at him once. If you look at him a few more times, you'll be sorry for Master Li.
Luo He withdrew his gaze, looked around at the tea sets and calligraphy and paintings on the wall, and unexpectedly found a familiar figure walking down the stairs.
The person who came was wearing a butler's uniform, and he was Butler Cheng, whom he had met once before at the Zao Lord Festival.
"Mr. Luo He, I'm sorry to keep you waiting."
Butler Cheng extended his hand and said, "Young master is waiting for you in the tea room on the second floor. I will show you the way."
"Uncle Cheng, long time no see." Luo He said with a smile, "I still remember the pulled yam you made that day. It was indeed an expert's work."
As a chef, Luo He has an amazing memory for dishes and also recognizes Butler Cheng's accomplishments in Shandong cuisine.
Butler Cheng's eyes flashed with warmth, and he wanted to praise Luo He's performance in last night's final. Then he thought that he had defeated his own young master, and he coughed dryly and said:
"You are ridiculous...please go this way."
Second floor, tea room.
Butler Cheng knocked on the door, and after receiving the reply "Please come in," he opened the door, nodded to Luo He, and then carefully closed the door.
Luo He looked around...the tea room was furnished like a study room, with desks, inkstones, rice paper, bookshelves, and porcelain vases.
After passing the screen, there was a young and mature figure sitting on a yellow pear wood chair next to the tea table.
The blue-haired boy put down the tea set in his hand, stood up and stretched out his hand:
"We meet again."
"It's only been a long time." Luo He shook hands and immediately sat in front of Jiang Dongyang.
Jiang Dongyang also sat down and said softly: "I didn't even sleep well last night...are you asleep?"
Luo He smiled: "I slept well."
"That's right...after all, you won." Jiang Dongyang chuckled helplessly, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Winning is indeed beautiful."
Jiang Dongyang finally knew why his sister always fell into trouble every time she faced Luo He.
After all, even I couldn't defeat the guy in front of me, and I was even taught a lesson by him.
There is no need to be jealous when facing talents who are better than you in one aspect or even in many aspects.
Finding ways to make friends and learning is the key.
"It's not easy at all. We were almost 100 million points away from losing." Luo He said modestly.
"Forget it..." Jiang Dongyang said with a sigh, "Let's skip this topic."
Being swept away by one against five, plus one person killing three of them, Jiang Dongyang's heart beats just thinking about it.
I even had a nightmare last night, dreaming about being beaten up by my sister.
Cough, I don’t want to think about this anymore... Jiang Dongyang handed the beautifully bound menu to Luo He:
"Look, what do you want to drink."
Luo He flipped through the menu and stared:
"A cup of tea costs a thousand? Why don't you go and grab it?"
"This is much faster than grabbing." Jiang Dongyang complained, "I'm treating you today, so you can do whatever you want."
"No, I should treat you to dinner today." Luo He closed the menu, "I'll borrow the kitchen here, and you can ask Uncle Cheng to bring some Longjing tea."
"Longjing tea? What do you want to cook?" Jiang Dongyang asked.
"Let's have some food," Luo He said.
"Then I won't ask." Jiang Dongyang nodded and said, "I look forward to your cooking skills that will impress both my sister and Elder Niu."
This is not free... Luo He looked at Jiang Dongyang: "You probably haven't forgotten that thing you mentioned on the field, right?"
"Of course." The blue-haired boy raised his head, "I, Jiang Dongyang, never break my promise."
These two siblings are quite interesting... they both have good personalities and are worth getting to know.
Luo He left the tea room and borrowed the kitchen. To be cautious, he did not use the legendary kitchen utensils and took out the dough just prepared this morning from the storage ring.
Immediately, Luo He began to carry out the most important process of today's cooking-stretching noodles.
Dragon whisker noodles are thin and long noodles that resemble dragon whiskers. When stretched, they look like silver snakes dancing wildly.
The thin noodles, like a waterfall flowing down, are combined with the soup stock made of mushrooms, chicken, ham and other mountain delicacies to bring a more delicate and soft taste.
The finished dragon beard noodles do not need to be decorated too much, just garnish with green vegetables on the delicious noodle soup, and it is already a treasure in the world.
There was a knock on the kitchen door.
Butler Cheng walked into the kitchen and happened to see Luo He stretching noodles. He was slightly startled and shocked by his miraculous skills.
As a master of Shandong cuisine, Butler Cheng knows that this 'dragon beard noodle' is extremely difficult, and if you don't pay attention to the noodle-stretching process, all your previous efforts will be wasted.
But in Luo He's hands, the noodles seemed to have been injected with soul, and they glowed with life like dragons and phoenixes dancing.
Butler Cheng couldn't help but sigh... It's really not a coincidence that Mr. Luo He can get the Zao Lord's inheritance!
Luo He glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw Butler Cheng and greeted:
"Uncle Cheng, just put the tea aside. I'll make another dish later."
Another dish is the famous Hangzhou cuisine, Longjing Shrimp.
The pure and green Longjing green tea is combined with the fresh West Lake shrimps. The freshness is filled with the aroma of tea, the color is elegant, and the taste is light.
Butler Cheng watched the whole process of Luo He making Longxu noodles and Longjing shrimps.
When the dishes and noodles are cooked at the same time, the two fragrances are subtly and harmoniously intertwined, and Butler Cheng swallows his saliva involuntarily.
"Uncle Cheng, please bring it over," Luo He said with a smile, "I've prepared one for you too."
Butler Cheng looked surprised, glanced at Luo He gratefully, and said, "Mr. Luo He, thank you very much."
Luo He nodded with a smile and returned to the tea room with Butler Cheng.
Jiang Dongyang was sitting upright, with a strange look in his eyes suddenly as he looked at the dishes and soup in Butler Cheng's hand.
The noodle soup is fragrant and the noodles are as thin as silk; the shrimp are as smooth as jade and exude the aroma of tea.
Gulu——
Just by smelling the fragrance, the blue-haired boy's Adam's apple couldn't help but roll, and he said:
"What are these two dishes?"
"Dragon beard noodles, Longjing shrimps." Luo He smiled: "You two should try it while it's hot. My craftsmanship should not have deteriorated yet!"
Butler Cheng looked hesitant, and it wasn't until the blue-haired boy nodded gently that Butler Cheng dared to sit down.
Jiang Dongyang held chopsticks and looked at the dragon beard noodles with hesitation on his face. Finally, he picked up a chopstick and put it into his mouth together with the scooped up noodle soup.
jingle--
Jiang Dongyang's eyes widened in disbelief.
There was a turbulent wave in my heart, and there seemed to be a scene in front of my eyes of a green dragon with its two claws stretched out, its whiskers fluttering, and flying high into the sky!
"Suck-"
Even though he had a good upbringing, Jiang Dongyang couldn't control the frequency with which he sucked the noodles, and the chopsticks and spoons kept making clashing sounds.
The dragon's whisker noodles are as thin as an autumn hair, each strand is soaked in the delicious broth, and the texture is so soft and lingering that you can't stop using the chopsticks.
Paired with a mouthful of crystal-clear shrimp, the chewy texture and refreshing tea aroma will whet your appetite. It is simply a treat to enjoy with dragon beard noodles.
Jiang Dongyang no longer speculated on why Luo He could become the successor of Zao Lord——
He is a born genius in the cooking world!
"Huh..." Jiang Dongyang breathed out.
Unknowingly, the Longxuxian Noodles have bottomed out, and more than half of the Longjing Shrimps have been wiped out.
Jiang Dongyang looked at the noodle bowl, suddenly worried about gain and loss.
After trying Luo He’s craftsmanship, what should I do if I can’t eat it again?
At this time, Luo He said: "How does it taste?"
Jiang Dongyang put down his chopsticks, picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth, and said calmly:
“It’s well-deserved.”
Luo He smiled happily...even your sister has never tasted this!
"However, I have a question, I don't know whether I should talk about it or not." The blue-haired boy sat upright.
Luo He was slightly startled. Is there something wrong with my food? It shouldn't be?
Looking at the serious-looking Jiang Dongyang, Luo He nodded and said:
"But it doesn't matter."
Jiang Dongyang looked at Luo He and said seriously:
"Luo He, do you still lack a brother-in-law?"
Luo He was at a loss.
Butler Cheng was shocked... Young Master, marriage is not something you can say casually!
But the young master seems to be serious? Is he seriously dating the young lady?
However, Mr. Luo He... Butler Cheng glanced at Luo He... It seemed that he was really suitable?
The next moment, Luo He said angrily:
"Good boy, take advantage of me, right?"
"It's not brother-in-law, it's brother-in-law." Jiang Dongyang said patiently.
Luo He thought for a moment and said in surprise:
"You want me to be your brother-in-law?!"
Jiang Dongyang took a sip of tea and said slowly:
"I have considered this matter before, and meeting today has strengthened my determination."
Luo He: "..."
Family marriages are not uncommon, and I can understand that the Yulong family plans to recruit me into their ranks.
But if I agree, Master Li is probably going to peel off my skin!
I touched someone's little hand last night, so I wouldn't have become someone else's brother-in-law today...
Luo He coughed lightly and said:
"Aren't you afraid that your sister will peel off your skin if she finds out about this?"
Jiang Dongyang glanced at the handsome young man in white shirt, remembered his sister's strange behavior when talking about Luo Shi, and said calmly:
"Based on what I know about my sister, she might even have fun secretly..."
Luo He: "..."
Boys should protect themselves when they go out.
Accidentally, I met someone who forcibly wanted to be my brother-in-law!
"Don't talk about this matter anymore." Luo He refused: "This is impossible."
Jiang Dongyang's eyes flashed with a hint of regret.
It's rare to meet a blind date that both you and your sister will be satisfied with...
Jiang Dongyang stopped insisting, calmed down his expression, and said slowly:
"Let's talk about business."
Luo He's heart skipped a beat, he finally reached the critical stage!
Butler Cheng cleared the dining table, left the tea room and closed the door, leaving Luo He and Jiang Dongyang to talk alone.
"I mentioned before that I know the whereabouts of the Jade Dragon Horn." Jiang Dongyang said.
Luo He nodded and said generously: "I am indeed looking for the Jade Dragon Horn, so I need information from you."
Jiang Dongyang nodded slightly and said:
"First of all, I can confirm that the Jade Dragon Horn is within the East China Sea, but I don't know who actually holds it."
Luo He: "Then the information you mentioned is..."
"It's another matter, and the whereabouts of the Jade Dragon Horn are most likely related to this matter."
Jiang Dongyang said: "Not long after, it will be the birthday of the Dragon King of the East China Sea."
Luo He heard about this for the first time and said in surprise:
"The Dragon King of the East China Sea is having a birthday party?"
Jiang Dongyang nodded and said:
"At that time, all the gods will gather at the East China Sea Dragon Palace to present birthday gifts prepared in advance."
Hearing this, Luo He thought quickly.
Senior Qing mentioned that Yulongjiao was originally within the Yunling range, but disappeared inexplicably one day while she was in retreat.
Recently, the Jade Dragon Horn has appeared again in the East China Sea, and it will be the old Dragon King’s birthday soon.
It is possible that someone who participated in the birthday banquet stole the jade dragon horn in order to win the favor of the old Dragon King and prepared to present it to the Dragon King as a rare treasure.
This is really troublesome...
At first, it was not certain who stole the Jade Dragon Horn.
Secondly, if the Dragon King accepts the Jade Dragon Horn and puts it into his collection, then it will be difficult for him to hand it over.
"Do you know how to attend the birthday banquet of the Dragon King of the East China Sea?" Luo He asked.
"You want to participate?" Jiang Dongyang asked.
Luo He nodded and said: "I had planned to go to the East China Sea. Now that I have heard about this, there is no reason not to join in the fun."
"The quota for the birthday banquet is fixed. In the huge Donghuang, only three human forces, namely the Yulong Clan, the Huanlong Clan, and the 'Eighth Bureau' Exchange Bureau, are qualified to participate in the banquet."
Jiang Dongyang paused and said: "But if you want to participate... I can transfer my quota to you."
Luo He was surprised: "Are there any additional conditions?"
"No." Jiang Dongyang smiled, "Just think of it as my return gift for the delicious meal just now."
Luo He was a little moved.
Little Jiang Jiang, learn more from your brother!
"You just mentioned the gods from all walks of life. Which forces will participate in this birthday banquet?" Luo He asked.
"The clan leader and young clan leaders of the Huanlong clan will be present, and Elder Du from the Exchange Bureau will also visit. In addition, there will also be the overseas Sharman clan, envoys from Sakurajima, etc."
Jiang Dongyang said: "As for the Yulong clan, I, my grandmother, and my sister will go together. You can take my place."
Luo He had heard about Jiang Dongyang's grandmother.
Known as the ancestor of the Jiang family and the most powerful dragon-controller in Donghuang, Granny Jiang.
"Wait a minute, you just said that your sister is also going to this birthday party?" Luo He asked.
"Yes."
"Jiang Yuenuan is also going?" Luo He confirmed again.
"Is there a problem?" Jiang Dongyang was puzzled.
Luo He: "No problem!"
It’s stable, Yuyu’s strengthening is stable!
"As the day of the birthday banquet approaches, I will ask Uncle Cheng to notify you and hand over the invitations, water beads and other items to you."
Jiang Dongyang warned: "This matter is not etiquette. At the birthday banquet, remember to keep a low profile and don't cause trouble!"
Luo He patted his chest and spoke firmly:
"Don't worry, I will definitely keep a low profile!"
…
After leaving the teahouse, Luo He returned to the hotel.
During today's trip, I gained important information.
The Dragon King of the East China Sea is about to hold a birthday party, and the missing Jade Dragon Horn is most likely among these birthday gifts.
In addition, he invited Jiang Dongyang to a meal and obtained a quota from him to attend the birthday banquet.
Go down to the East China Sea and just go to the birthday banquet and wait.
Just in case, the old Dragon King is unwilling to hand over the Jade Dragon Horn, it will be difficult...
Luo He looked up at the sky.
The Old Dragon King was obviously not the Azure Dragon Holy Beast among the Seven Holy Beasts, but Senior Bai Ze was already certain that he was Bai Ze among the Seven Holy Beasts in the Emperor Wu's era.
At worst, ask Senior Bai Ze for a hug.
Difficult to do it? Then don’t do it!
Before setting off for Donghai, there were still rewards from the college league that I had not collected.
Luo He selected his favorite resources and props according to the list sent by the host committee.
On the afternoon of the next day after the finals, the organizing committee staff personally delivered the championship award to the hotel.
After Luo He signed for the package, he returned to the room, called out his pet beast, and greeted:
“Everyone has a share, and we’re opening a big gift package!”