Be Modest,My Master of Imperial Guards

Chapter 16 So Fragrant

Gu Yunxi was surprised when she saw this person. He looked young, and his dress was also elegant. It seemed that he should be an easy-going man. Since the whole room was nearly full, it was not reasonable for him to occupy such a large place and not allow other guests to come in.

Gu Yunxi stepped forward and bowed to the gentleman in front of her with a smile,

"Excuse me, bro. Today is my uncle's birthday. We want to set a banquet for him in this restaurant. Since other private rooms are already full, can you do me a favor?"

The voice of Gu Yunxi was modest.

Xiao Xiaoshen took a few steps to grab her and lowered his voice,

"Hey! Why do you ask for his favor? We have so many friends here. Are you afraid of losing in the fighting?"

Gu Yunxi whispered and gently pushed him away, "Go away! Don't make trouble..."

Initially, the young gentleman lowered his eyes and played with the wine cup on the table. After hearing the sincere pleading of Gu Yunxi, he smiled and said,

"It is so rare that there is one smart person among you hungry wolves!"

The sound was clear and pleasing, echoing in this spacious room. Suddenly, he raised his bright eyes and stared at Gu Yunxi.

It was a pair of deep and beautiful eyes, with fascinating color flashing in them. They matched with his exquisite facial features, which made him look like a god.

Gu Yunxi stared at the handsome gentleman, and she was speechless with only two words in her heart, "So beautiful!"

She had seen the gentleness of the Master, Leng Qingtang, whose charm was like old wine. His gentleness was like a precious sword, with glamor concealed within the sheath. She had also seen the charm of Ming Lan, whose visage was so feminine like babbling spring.

However, she had never seen such a handsome man. He was just like an elegant tree with dazzling brightness, exuding innate nobleness.

Xiao Xiaoshen wanted to retort when he heard the abuses. When he saw the handsome face, he suddenly became silent like other captains.

The sound of "snapping" awakened everyone. The gentleman in white had opened the folding fan in his hand. The silk surface of this fan was decorated with a picture of a magnificent landscape. The sound was made when the jade bones of the fan spread out.

The gentleman shook the fan and squinted at Yunxi.

She had fair skin and bright eyes, which held shyness and timidness. She was so delicate and beautiful with a tiny nose and red lips. Slender as she was, she wore a set of men's clothes that didn't match her body.

He smiled slightly, which was meaningful.

"Since you ask for a favor, how can I refuse? Please help yourself."

He folded the fan and pointed to the empty table next to him.

"Thank you!" Gu Yunxi was so happy and said to the people behind her, "Uncle Zhao and Xiaoshen, come on! There is a place!"

They sat down around the round table. Captain Zhao faced the east, which was the most respectable seat. Gu Yunxi sat beside Captain Zhao, and Xiao Xiaoshen sat next to Gu Yunxi. Captain Zhao was very close to the man in white. As soon as Captain Zhao sat down, he turned his head and rolled his eyes at the man. He also envied his appearance in addition to bearing grudge against him for his reluctance to offer a seat to them. Why was he not so handsome as the man?

After everyone was seated, Zhao Wuji asked Mr. Gong to serve wine and food. Soon, the table was full of food and wine such as sweet mandarin fish, sweet and sour shrimp balls, fresh mushrooms with bamboo shoots, salt-baked pigeon, beef patties, layer cakes, wine and so on.

Although it was Zhao Wuji's birthday today, he kept putting more food in Gu Yunxi's dish. It wasn't until the chicken, duck, and fish piled up like a hill in her plate that he began to have his own dish.

"Yun Guaner, have more. You are so thin...."

"Uncle Zhao, thanks a lot. I can fetch it by myself...."

Gu Yunxi was very moved. When she lived in the Garden, she was estranged by others, even in the banquet for her sister's birthday. However, people around her had acquaintance with her for less than a month, but took great care of her, and they didn't forget to share good things with her. Everyone feared the Eastern Depot, but only if they consorted could they find that they were also amiable.

Gu Yunxi suddenly stood up, and Xiao Xiaoshen pulled her, "What are you going to do? Do you want to go to the restroom?"

Gu Yunxi shoved him, "Nonsense... I will come back soon."

Xiao Xiaoshen focused on eating the chicken paws and whispered, "Stop pretending! I know you want to go to the toilet."

Gu Yunxi went downstairs to find Mr. Gong and saluted him, "Excuse me. May I use the kitchen?"

Mr. Gong was surprised, "What are you going to do..."

Gu Yunxi smiled, "Today is Uncle Zhao's birthday. I don't know what gift I can send to him. I want to make a bowl of longevity noodles for him by myself. I hope you can do me a favor."

"Oh, no problem, no problem!"

Mr. Gong was moved. He led Yunxi to the kitchen and shared the best stove with her.

Gu Yunxi poured sesame oil into the pot and whipped two eggs. When the oil was hot, she poured the egg in, and soon the egg was ready. She rinsed the pot and poured the oil again. She cut a potato while waiting for the oil to get hot.

At this time, the oil was boiling.

Gu Yunxi poured the chopped tomato into the pot and stirred the pot quickly with a spatula. Then she sprinkled a little powdered sugar and poured the cooked eggs into the pot with a bit of salt. When there was abundant tomato soup in the pot, she poured out the soup.

The chef on the other side had boiled a large pot of water. Gu Yunxi dropped a bunch of white noodles into boiling water. The noodles were cooked after being stirred for many times. She put it in cold water twice to wash away the noodle's sticky liquid and put the noodle into a porcelain bowl. Finally, she poured the tomato soup over the noodle and decorated it with fresh shallots.

A bowl of longevity noodles was ready.

Gu Yunxi put a bowl of longevity noodles in a tray, went upstairs, and sent it to Zhao Wuji.

"Uncle Zhao, it is your birthday today. I didn't prepare a gift so I made a bowl of longevity noodles for you. I wish you all the best."

Gu Yunxi smiled happily.

"It looks so delicious...." Other captains were salivating at the longevity noodles. Xiao Xiaoshen's nose was nearly into the bowl, and he kept swallowing saliva,

"Hey, Zhao! Why are you just looking at it? If you don't eat it, I will eat it. Yun Guaner made it by herself. You are so blessed!"

Gu Yunxi shoved him away and said, "It is not your birthday! Behave yourself. Don't be so greedy."

"I become covetous whenever I saw food, especially the food made by you."

"Yun Guaner...."

Zhao Wuji stared at the hot longevity noodles in front of him. He was so excited that he became speechless.

In the bowl, there were numerous white noodles, which were wrapped in the delicious soup. There were chopped red tomato, golden eggs, and chopped green onions in it. When the hot air spread, the entire room was full of the scent of sesame oil.

Zhao Wuji was deeply moved. He bowed his head and said,

"I have been away from home for so many years. It is the first time that I have eaten hot birthday noodles! Yun Guaner, you are much more capable than my wife!"

"Uncle Zhao, hurry up!"

Gu Yunxi became shy due to his compliments. She smiled at him and bowed her head to eat.

The man in white at the next table was drinking alone. Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, he said aloud, as if deliberately replied,

"Cooking? Isn't it women's work?"

Xiao Xiaoshen immediately stared at him, "It is none of your business!"

"Xiaoshen!"

Gu Yunxi was worried that Xiao Xiaoshen would provoke trouble. She dragged him under the table and shook her head at him.

The young man raised his brow and looked proud. Although he didn't turn his head, it seemed clear that Gu Yunxi was targeted.

"Since you are a man, why do you prefer works of women?"

Xiao Xiaoshen was so irritated that he was on the verge of fighting, but he was stopped by Gu Yunxi. Other captains also felt that the man was too rude and put down chopsticks to stare at him.

Gu Yunxi got a little bit angry. She was sensitive and was afraid that somebody would find out her disguise. She did not want to cause trouble, but the young man got ruder.

It seemed that a sharp retort was a must.

Gu Yunxi turned her face and said to the man,

"You are wrong. The rich and poor are alike, so as men and women. Women can get recruited in the Imperial Guards and become an imperial doctor. Why can't men cook? Needless to say chefs in other places, all chefs in Baoyue Restaurant are men!"

The man in white heard slight anger from Gu Yunxi's words and did not immediately refute it. He stared at Gu Yunxi, which was so tender and charming.

Gu Yunxi was shocked and blushed. She stared at him and turned her head. She ate silently and not dared to look at him.

At this moment, a clear and pleasant voice was sounded, "Check out!"

Finally, he was going to leave.

Gu Yunxi swallowed a bite of food and peeked at the neighboring table. The white man put two silver coins on the table, and she was relieved immediately.

Perfect, perfect...

Yunxi was about to pick up a bamboo shoot and felt a wave of hot breath behind her neck. When she looked back, the young man in white didn't leave at all. He stood behind her and sniffed her white neck with hot air emitting from his nose.

The moment Gu Yunxi turned back, half of her cheek almost touched his lips. She could see his eyes clearly at such a close distance. His eyes were different from ordinary people, which were not brown and not black, but clear purple. It revealed his nobleness.

"So fragrant, so fragrant!"

Before Gu Yunxi screamed, the young man stepped back. The white fan covered most of his face below the bridge of the nose and only showed his charming and smiling eyes.

At this moment, the young man stood up in front of everyone, exposing his slender and beautiful figure.

Although white was a simple color, it was also demanding. Not all men looked gorgeous when they were in white. Now, this pure color matched well with the young man's figure and appearance.

Suffering such a tease and facing such a gorgeous man, Gu Yunxi couldn't help but turn shy.

Although he looked surly, she always felt that he was upright in heart and wasn't a villain.