Being so admired by the townsfolk, Bai Jing's cautious nature vanished. He never really ranked first in the Imperial kitchen, as there was always Lu Chong, whose cooking skills far surpassed his.
That is precisely why he enjoyed being praised and flattered by the masses. Liang Liqin, knowing this mindset of his, managed to earn his favor and became his apprentice.
Seeing Bai Jing's changing expressions, Lin Yuan found it amusing and promptly asked, "Mr. Bai, could you perhaps fulfill everyone's…"
"Since everyone holds me in such high regard, I naturally ought to meet everyone's requests, but may I trouble the Princess to prepare a pot and stove in the hall?"
Before Lin Yuan could even finish her sentence, Bai Jing had already pretended to adjust his sleeves and solemnly nodded in agreement.
Pfft!
Shopkeeper Liu turned around to stifle his laughter, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably.
