Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Potato Noodles VS Feng Hui, Complete Victory

In the darkness, the slightest movement was enough to make the other person gasp.

Before things got out of control, Yu An gasped for breath, pressing against his chest. "Alright, compensation is over. Carry me home." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Ao Wu looked rather pouty, but he still obediently picked Yu An up and started for home.

’Oh well. I’m the only Beast Husband who’s been this intimate with the Female Master recently. I should be content with that.’

A light was still on in their rented small courtyard. Ao Wu carried her directly to his own room. Yu An couldn’t be bothered to move, so she let Ao Wu wipe her face for her.

"You clean up your own mess," Yu An said with a hint of disdain. "You’re like a little puppy, getting slobber all over my face."

"And here, don’t miss this spot."

Yu An pointed to the spot below her collarbone.

Ao Wu’s movements were gentle, and his tone was laced with innocence. "But An’an likes it too. A moment ago, you were telling me to kiss you again, and harder."

’What kind of shameless talk is that!’

Caught off guard, Yu An blushed furiously at his words.

Ao Wu saw her blush, and his Adam’s apple bobbed.

’Cute.’

’I want to kiss her.’

...

Yu An felt like her space could read minds.

It hadn’t issued any new stall-tending tasks recently. But just last night, as she was going to bed, she had been muttering to Ao Wu about what to sell at the stall tomorrow, and the very next day, she received a new task.

And it was perfect. Just as she’d muttered about yesterday—potato noodles.

The space had ready-made potato noodles that just needed to be soaked and then boiled. Yu An only had to put a little more thought into the side dishes.

Besides the existing greens, mushrooms, and the "bean family," she also made fish balls and shrimp balls.

After cleaning the fish and cutting it into small pieces, she added some scallion and ginger water, then grabbed a random Beast Husband to pound it until the fish meat turned into a fine paste. Then, she added two egg whites, salt, and starch, mixed it all evenly, squeezed it into balls, and boiled them until cooked.

The shrimp balls were made the same way.

She used the fish bones left over from making the fish balls to make a fish broth. Once it boiled, she first added the ingredients that needed longer to cook, like the fish and shrimp balls, followed by the soaked potato noodles. Just before taking it off the heat, she added the greens, filling the entire courtyard with a fragrant aroma.

Mo Yan and the Zaizai ate the non-spicy version. Yu An, who couldn’t enjoy a meal without spice, added a generous amount of her homemade chili oil.

Just as the food was served, Feng Xuan arrived with Feng Yue. The family sat down together, ready to eat.

"You and Feng Yue both came over? What about the clan division ceremony?"

Da Hu wanted to eat the spicy version too. As Feng Xuan added chili oil to his bowl, he said, "Let them have their one-man show. We won’t be playing along."

"Mhm, my brother’s right."

Feng Yue slurped up a mouthful of noodles and said indistinctly, "Rather than wasting time watching them put on an act, it’s better to come home and get some work done."

"Sister-in-law, if there’s anything you need done, just say the word. I’m really strong!"

Yu An chuckled. "Then I’ll have to trouble you to keep an eye on the Zaizai for me. I’ll be too busy to watch them in a bit."

Feng Yue agreed in a heartbeat. He thought it was a great task; he was very fond of his three little nephews.

"By the way," Yu An suddenly asked, "are there many beastmen going to watch that... what was it, the clan division ceremony?"

"Probably a lot," Feng Xuan said, handing a cup of water to Da Hu, who was struggling with the spice. "At least half the clan will go."

Yu An grew thoughtful. "Is that so."

"I’ve been thinking... since we made an agreement, it would look like we’re breaking our word if we don’t go. Why don’t we send someone over?"

She glanced at Feng Yue with a grin. "Feng Yue, you go. And take a bowl with you."

Feng Yue looked up, baffled. "Huh?"

Feng Hui was smug and self-satisfied. He had been waiting at the appointed place for a long time. Spectating beastmen from other clans had already arrived, but he still hadn’t seen Feng Xuan show up with his people.

Seeing his furrowed brow, a subordinate offered to go and check on the situation.

"Perhaps they don’t dare to come. The Clan Leader managed to win over more than half of the Tiger Clan in one move. Feng Xuan is probably too ashamed to show his face."

Comforted by his subordinate’s words and overhearing the whispers from the beastmen below, Feng Hui’s expression softened slightly.

But before he could speak, a rich and overpowering aroma wafted over, quickly spreading through the crowd.

"What is that smell? It’s incredible!"

"It smells so good my stomach is starting to growl! I’ve never smelled anything so fragrant in my life!"

"It’s not like flowers, nor is it the smell of cooked meat... Where is it coming from?"

The beastmen who had come to watch the show forgot everything once they caught a whiff of the scent. They sniffed the air frantically, trying to find its source.

The aroma was driving Feng Hui wild, too, but mindful of his status, he restrained himself from sniffing around like those commoners. It would be undignified.

Their efforts paid off. After a bit of searching, the beastmen finally found the source of the aroma.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Feng Yue walked toward the stage Feng Hui had set up, slurping from a bowl of steaming hot potato noodles as he went.

Feng Hui tried his best not to be entranced by the fragrance. He frowned and said, "Feng Yue, where is Feng Xuan? Don’t tell me he was too afraid of the humiliation to come?"

"Of course not," Feng Yue shot him a disdainful look. "Who could be more humiliating than you? My brother didn’t come back just to split the clan and cause internal strife."

"You..."

"Oh, I almost forgot the important part."

Feng Hui had only managed to get one word out before Feng Yue cut him off. "I came to tell you that my brother says you can do whatever you want. He can’t be bothered to attend the clan division ceremony. Do as you please. Split it however you like. It’s fine even if you don’t give my brother any of the clan’s assets."

"Anyway, my sister-in-law is here now, and my brother is going to lead me and our clansmen to a better life with her!"

Feng Yue picked up a fish ball, popped it in his mouth, and put on an expression of pure bliss. "So tender and bouncy... And these potato noodles, spicy and smooth... This fragrance is driving me crazy... Anyway, no more talking. I’m heading home to eat."

’Done talking? You’ve said more than enough!’

Feng Hui gritted his teeth, but before he could speak, someone else beat him to it.

"Second Young Master, what are you eating? It smells amazing!"

That was one of the spectating beastmen from the crowd.

Once one person started asking, the others began chattering away too. The people on Feng Hui’s side didn’t dare to speak, only craning their necks to get a look. For a moment, the scene was utter chaos.

The noise was making Feng Hui’s ears hurt. He shouted "Quiet!" several times, but no one paid him any attention.

Feng Yue glanced at him, then, holding the bowl in one hand, he pressed his other hand down in a calming gesture—

The beastmen, who had been as noisy as ten thousand ducks, suddenly fell quiet as mice. Some even subconsciously covered their mouths.

Feng Yue shot another look at Feng Hui before saying unhurriedly, "This is potato noodles, a type of food. In one word: Fragrant! In two words: So good!"

"As for where I got it, and the specific recipe... that’s a secret for now."

He said with a grin, "If you all don’t have anywhere else to be, just wait a little longer. My sister-in-law and my brother are already packing things up and are on their way. Soon, everyone will be able to eat this delicious food. And it’s free! Of course, only for today."

Food this fragrant would have people scrambling to buy it even if they had to pay, let alone for free.

Everyone present immediately declared they would wait. Some even rushed home to get their families. In an instant, no one was paying attention to the Tiger Clan’s division anymore.

Feng Hui’s face was grim. "Feng Yue, stop your nonsense! Today is the day of the clan division, and all the clan elders are present! You and Feng Xuan are showing them far too much disrespect!"

Seeing the elders on Feng Hui’s side look displeased, Feng Yue pursed his lips. "Are you sure they’re all here? The Great Elder and his faction didn’t come."

The half led by the Great Elder supported Feng Xuan.

"Besides, didn’t I just tell you to divide it however you want? Are you deaf?"

Before Feng Hui could get angry, Feng Yue spotted a group of people on the outskirts of the crowd and hurried over to greet them. "Sister-in-law! Brother! You’re here!"