Seeing the bowl of noodles, Chen Jie and Peng Shizhong dug in immediately.
Miss Huadie stared at the noodles, struggling to take a bite, knowing well that cilantro was a love or hate affair.
The big bowl full of cilantro noodles nearly made Miss Huadie retch.
As Chen Jie took a few bites, he asked, "Hey, Miss Huadie, why arenât you eating? Donât like it?"
Peng Shizhong also looked over and said, "If it doesnât suit your taste, just donât eat it."
Miss Huadie forced a smile upon hearing this; according to the script she received, she was supposed to love cilantro because Peng Shizhongâs junior sister was crazy about it.
To replicate the junior sister accurately, she had no choice but to eat despite her reluctance.
"Itâs fine, itâs fine, how could it not suit my taste?"
"Slurp, slurp~"
Miss Huadie ate the noodles with a smile, and Chen Jie said, "Donât just eat the noodles, eat more cilantro, we lovers of cilantro always start with it."
Miss Huadie eyed Chen Jie, wanting to swallow him whole, yet she gritted her teeth, stuffed a big mouthful of cilantro into her mouth, chewed twice, barely breaking it down before she forcibly swallowed it.
Seeing this, Chen Jie thought to himself, youâre really harsh to yourself.
At that moment, Miss Huadie said, "Mr. Peng, I have another matter today."
"Oh, whatâs the matter?"
"Itâs like this, the theater owner called for Qing Que from Lin City today to challenge me. I came to ask Mr. Peng to support me, but hearing that you are injured, I think itâs better you donât go and just rest at home. Letâs talk about other things after your recovery."
Miss Huadie said with concern.
Peng Shizhong replied, "A challenge match, then I must go, how can I let you lose to someone else?"
"Mr. Peng, I know you care for me, but youâre injured, and I donât want you to suffer because of me."
"But if I donât go, youâll be heartbroken if you lose!"
"Thatâs alright, our disputes amongst actors are trivial, losing is not a big deal, Iâll just cry a bit and--itâs nothing."
Miss Huadie spoke pitifully.
"That wonât do, you are Peng Shizhongâs people, how can you lose to some Qing Niao from Lin City."
"Qing Que."
"Never mind what bird it is, rest assured, Iâll be there tonight, to cheer you on!"
"Godfather!"
Chen Jie, overhearing this conversation, hurriedly intervened, "Godfather, Miss Huadie is right, with you being injured, you better not go. I can support Miss Huadie on your behalf and ensure her victory."
"That wonât do, how would that be appropriate if you go?"
Peng Shizhong glared at Chen Jie.
Your father supporting a lady and then you too, arenât we messing up the hierarchy? Besides, is Miss Huadie just any girl? Sheâs the incarnation of the junior sister. Although you are my beloved son, you must not touch her!
Realizing this, Chen Jie also got startled, it seems Miss Huadie holds a significant place in Old Pengâs heart!
Old Peng wonât think Iâm trying to hit on my step-mom, would he?
Understanding these points, Chen Jie knew arguing today would be useless.
Moreover, in this situation, the more he argued, the more mistakes he would make. If Peng Shizhong really misunderstood him as trying to flirt with his step-mom, it would be over.
Having thought it through, he decided not to say much and just ate the cilantro noodles.
He didnât press Miss Huadie to eat anymore because it was pointless; things were already settled.
After a while, Miss Huadie said, "Mr. Peng, itâs about time, I need to go back and prepare, I still have a performance this evening."
"Ah, alright, Iâll see you off."
"Sir, please, donât bother."
Miss Huadie stopped Peng Shizhong from accompanying her, left with Peng Fu, got into the carriage, and quickly grabbed a spittoon beside her.
"Gag~"
She started gagging.
Hearing the gagging from inside, the coachman asked, "How is it?"
"Go back and tell your master, itâs settled, tonight Peng Shizhong will definitely come."
"Thatâs great, youâve worked hard."
"Giddyup, giddyup..."
Saying that, the carriage slowly moved away.
Meanwhile, back in the courtyard, Chen Jie looked at Peng Shizhong and said, "Godfather..."
"Jiu Si, you saw it, Iâve already promised, if I donât go, wouldnât it be embarrassing? So donât try to persuade me."
"But rest assured, thereâs nothing to worry about. Although Iâm injured, with my Energy Transformation skills, no injury can hurt me. And with people like Nan Batian respecting Darugachi, they wouldnât dare make a direct move, so there will be no trouble."
"You just take care of White Tiger Hall, godfather is old now, and the White Tiger Hall will be yours in the future."
After finishing, Peng Shizhong said, "Alright, you get on with your things, donât worry about me."
Peng Shizhong issued a dismissal, and Chen Jie looked at him helplessly but after thinking, decided to risk offending Peng Shizhong by saying, "Godfather, you need to be careful of Miss Huadie."
Peng Shizhong looked at him and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Did you find something?"
What could Chen Jie find, if Miss Huadieâs identity was perfectly crafted without flaws? Surely Peng Shizhong had checked as well.
"Nothing specific, but I saw her eating the cilantro noodles. Although she acted like she liked them, her eyes hesitated, and her actions were dubious, I think she lied to you, sheâs deceiving you!"
"Hahaha... I know, she doesnât like cilantro."
Hmm?
Chen Jie looked at Peng Shizhong.
Peng Shizhong continued, "But for me, she forced herself to eat cilantro. Jiu Si, what else can a godfather say about such a girl?"
F***
Chen Jie was exasperated, was he brainwashing himself?
"Godfather, if she can deceive you once, she can do it again. If she can lie about this, she can lie about other things too!"
Chen Jie tried to persuade Peng Shizhong.
Peng Shizhong shook his head, "No, sheâs not that kind of person."
"Godfather!"
"No need for more words, just take care of White Tiger Hall."