Chapter 1273: Chapter 1270: Repeated Provocations (4th Update)

But in this world, if a man lacks the courage to retaliate when faced with provocation, that’s what truly makes him contemptible.

Despite what she was thinking, Xue An’s steps did not falter for even a moment, and he was about to go upstairs.

Just then, seeing Sheng Miaotong’s gaze still lingering on Xue An, Su Junneng’s jealousy flared up, and he couldn’t help but sneer and say, “Heh, probably never eaten anything good, yet dares to nitpick? It’s truly laughable!”

His remark prompted a chorus of derisive laughter from those who had followed him, who were about to chime in.

At that moment, Xue An, who had already stepped onto the staircase, stopped. He slowly turned around and coldly looked at Su Junneng who had spoken.

Su Junneng had intended to jeer a few more times, but upon meeting Xue An’s gaze, he felt all the hairs on his body stand on end in an instant, and his intended mockery was stuck in his throat, his eyes revealing a hint of panic.

What’s going on?

Why is this guy’s gaze so terrifying?

Su Junneng was inwardly screaming, trying to shake off the fear.

But helplessly, under Xue An’s gaze, he felt like a lamb awaiting slaughter, utterly powerless to resist.

Right then, Xue An slowly withdrew his gaze and indifferently said, “Your words just now, don’t they imply dissatisfaction with my previous judgment?”

Finally free from Xue An’s stare, Su Junneng managed to regain his composure. Despite the lingering shock in his heart, he still nodded viciously and said, “That’s right! Am I wrong to disagree? The whole world knows that Miss Sheng’s personal chef’s culinary skills are unparalleled. Yet you relentlessly criticized her, of course, I would disagree!”

“And it’s not just me who disagrees, I suppose Miss Sheng herself wouldn’t accept it either!” Saying this, Su Junneng couldn’t help but look towards Sheng Miaotong.

Sheng Miaotong also hesitated a bit, because she too felt that what Xue An had said earlier was somewhat inappropriate.

Xue An heard this and laughed.

In fact, he couldn’t be bothered to pay any attention to these trivial matters. Whether it was Sheng Miaotong or Su Junneng, Xue An didn’t care to engage with them.

That’s why he was about to leave just now.

It wasn’t out of fear, but because he felt it was unnecessary.

It’s a pity that there are always one or two people in the world asking for trouble.

If Su Junneng kept provoking him again and again, then Xue An was no longer willing to be polite.

Therefore, after listening to Su Junneng’s words, Xue An nodded, “You make a good point! But how do you know that I’m nitpicking without reason?”

“Heh, whether you’re nitpicking or not, aren’t you clear about that in your heart? It’s nothing more than wanting to show off in front of Miss Sheng, right?” Su Junneng sneered.

Xue An smiled, then abruptly turned and said to Sheng Miaotong, “Miss Sheng, since he is not convinced, why not ask your chef to come out? I have a few words I’d like to say to her!”

Moved by his words, Sheng Miaotong then nodded, “Alright!”

And without waiting for her to give the order, the old servant had already eagerly gone to fetch the chef.

He ran off, pride swelling in his heart.

This bumpkin from who-knows-where, although somewhat capable, let’s see how he’ll get past this obstacle today!

Once Miss Sheng’s interest in you wanes, I have plenty of ways to deal with you!

The delighted old servant hurried off, and in no time at all, he returned with a woman in her thirties.

This woman was not particularly beautiful, but both her features and temperament were quite comforting to behold.

Moreover, as she moved, she carried an imposing aura; she was also a cultivator of formidable strength.

Upon seeing her, Sheng Miaotong could not help but slightly bow, “Nurse Wu!”

Since Sheng Miaotong was very young, this cook had been taking care of her diet, hence Sheng Miaotong showed her extra respect.

By now, Nurse Wu was already aware of what had happened because an old servant had already exaggerated the story to her on the way here.

Therefore, upon hearing Sheng Miaotong’s call, she nodded slightly and greeted, “Second Miss!”

She then turned her head to look at Xue An standing atop the stairs, a flash of anger in her eyes.

“Young man, was it you who just said that the food I made tastes very bad?”

All eyes sharply focused on Xue An, who smiled and then gently shook his head.

“No!”

Hearing Xue An’s response, Su Junneng sneered, “Now you’re saying that it wasn’t you?”

The disappointment in Sheng Miaotong’s eyes grew even more intense.

But immediately after, Xue An said indifferently, “Not just bad, but exceptionally bad!”

Upon hearing these words, Nurse Wu’s eyebrows shot up, anger brimming in her heart.

She had always been passionate about cooking since she was young and had been painstakingly honing her skills until she entered the Sheng Family mansion, becoming Sheng Miaotong’s personal cook. Because the young lady had been extremely picky about food, it had driven her culinary skills to advance by leaps and bounds, eventually earning her significant fame.

Yet this young man kept saying that her food was exceptionally bad, and naturally, she found that hard to accept.

Therefore, she took a deep breath and said coldly, “Very well, since you say my food is bad, then please list all the flaws!”

Xue An nodded and casually pointed out, “Take this dish, for example, the selection of ingredients is indeed fine, but the control of the cooking time was poor, and the preparation was superficial, leading to an inconsistent taste! Are you convinced by this?”

Nurse Wu’s face turned pale, aware of the problems Xue An pointed out, for she had always felt them and despite trying to improve, she had not yet mastered them.

But at that moment, Su Junneng laughed coldly, “Everyone can talk big, let’s see if you can actually make a dish yourself!”

Xue An’s gaze flashed as he glanced at Su Junneng.

Su Junneng felt a shiver in his heart and dared not speak further.

Xue An then said indifferently, “Who says that to critique a dish one must be able to cook? Moreover…”

Xue An raised his head to look at the group of people in the courtyard, “With you people, you don’t even merit me getting my hands dirty cooking!”

“You…” Su Junneng, burning with anger, was about to say something.

But Nurse Wu stepped forward, interjecting before he could speak, “Young Master, please calm down; I indeed acknowledge the flaws you just pointed out!”

At this, Su Junneng was dumbfounded.

Because Nurse Wu had admitted it herself.

Not just him, even Sheng Miaotong was somewhat taken aback.

It was known that her standards for food were extremely demanding, and yet she had not detected the flaws Xue An had mentioned.

But Xue An just smiled slightly, “Good, it’s commendable that you understand where the problems lie!”

With that, he was about to turn and leave.

But Nurse Wu, having finally met someone who could point out her flaws, was not ready to let him go easily, so she took a few more steps forward and said respectfully, “Young Master, please wait. Since you just said that we are not worth your cooking, could you perhaps tell me the methods so I can improve upon them and return, what do you think?”