Please give the novel a rating or a review on NovelUpdates
———-

Chapter 45: He Really Isn’t My Husband

“Thank you, Miss Xiangdie. Today, I’ll personally cook as a way of repaying you.”

After receiving the “Theory of the Uselessness of Dao Companions,” Nie Chen went to the kitchen of the wine shop.

He was in a great mood today, and the ordinary chefs in the wine shop naturally couldn’t meet his standards.

“Sir, you want to cook personally?”

The waiter quickly came over, eager to please.

“Yes, I’m in a good mood today.”

Nie Chen rolled up his sleeves and began to cook with his full-level culinary skills.

The waiter, who was about twenty years old, knew how to chat and immediately smiled and said, “Sir, you must have encountered something good today to be so happy.”

Nie Chen: “It’s not a big deal. I just went to the Three Emperors’ Mausoleum, killed seven old demons, obtained the Three Emperors’ Inheritance, forced Emperor Hong Hui to retreat, and then dispersed the Nine-Turn Lightning Tribulation.”

The waiter: “……”

He had seen many people brag, but never someone who could brag so smoothly without a draft.

The waiter couldn’t help but mock Nie Chen, saying, “Sir, you’re not trying to deceive me, are you? Although I haven’t cultivated, I know how terrifying the strength of a cultivator is.”

Nie Chen smiled and said, “What if I’m telling the truth?”

“Although I don’t read books, I’m not stupid. You can’t fool me.”

The waiter patted his chest and said, “If we’re talking about bragging, who can’t brag? I can even say that Empress Qingyue is my wife!”

“Ah?”

But as soon as he finished speaking, the waiter saw Nie Chen raise the shiny kitchen knife in his hand.

Suddenly, his back felt cold.

“I was just joking, sir. Don’t get angry!”

But it seemed that it was too late.

The kitchen soon echoed with the sound of continuous wailing.

……

After a while, the waiter, with a bruised and swollen face, brought the dishes to the table, looking aggrieved.

Taking advantage of Nie Chen’s absence, he immediately grabbed the opportunity to whisper to Shu Xiangdie, “Miss, your husband’s cooking skills are indeed exceptional, but his temper is too bad.”

“I just joked with him, saying that Empress Qingyue was my wife, and he beat me up like this. Please help me, miss.”

“He’s not my husband!”

Shu Xiangdie’s face suddenly turned red, and she looked flustered.

She shook her head, trying to shake off the chaotic emotions, and then glared at the waiter, saying, “You dared to use Empress Qingyue as a joke. You deserved to be beaten.”

“If you do it again, I’ll personally cut off your tongue.”

“Miss, aren’t you worried that your husband will be seduced by Empress Qingyue?”

The waiter still tried to provoke Shu Xiangdie.

“I’ve told you many times that he’s not my husband! Besides, that’s absolutely impossible.”

Shu Xiangdie shook the wine in her cup, her eyes slightly flashing with a hint of defiance.

She was very confident about this.

Empress Qingyue was an unattainable existence.

Even if Nie Chen was chosen as a Core Disciple, he wouldn’t have any chance with her.

“Ah, it’s not like I care if he likes someone else or not!”

Shu Xiangdie realized that Nie Chen’s image was still echoing in her mind, so she quickly shook her head, trying to forget those absurd thoughts.

“Miss, you’re too generous with your husband!”

The waiter knew that he had no chance of revenge, so he cried and ran back to the kitchen.

Soon, the dishes were all served.

Looking at the table full of delicacies, even Shu Xiangdie, who had been abstaining from food for a long time, was attracted.

She had seen many delicious dishes in the palace, but most of the dishes on this table were ones she had never seen before, and the aroma was making her mouth water.

“Hmph, considering you’ve made an effort, I’ll reluctantly eat a little.”

Shu Xiangdie pretended to be disdainful, picking up her chopsticks and eating.

But as soon as the flavors touched her tongue, she couldn’t stop.

She ate with her hands and savored the food, completely forgetting about her image.

After a while, she finally put down her chopsticks, her lips still covered in oil and sauce.

This was the most delicious meal she had ever had.

Even in the palace, she had never tasted such human delicacies.

But when she accidentally looked up and met Nie Chen’s gaze, which had been fixed on her for a long time, she suddenly froze.

She had completely forgotten to maintain her image.

She had almost eaten the entire table of food by herself!

“Don’t laugh! Don’t look at me!”

Shu Xiangdie felt embarrassed and humiliated, wanting to hide.

And it was all in front of him…

Nie Chen smiled slightly, but didn’t say anything.

However, his subtle and implicit smile made Shu Xiangdie feel even more embarrassed and ashamed.

“Waiter! Check out!”

Shu Xiangdie bit her silver tooth and slapped a large piece of gold on the table.

The waiter quickly came over, but after taking the gold, he looked troubled.

“Miss, our shop can’t change such a large piece of gold. Do you have any smaller ones?”

“No! Don’t bother.”

Shu Xiangdie replied curtly.

This made Nie Chen, who had just realized he didn’t have any money on him, feel a sudden sense of relief.

Was this what it felt like to be supported by a rich woman? It was really nice.

After leaving the wine shop, they stood at a fork in the road.

Nie Chen asked, “Miss Xiangdie, are you heading to the Imperial Court?”

“Yes.”

Shu Xiangdie nodded, her cheeks still flushed.

“I’m going back to the Heavenly Cloud Palace. It seems we’re not heading in the same direction. Let’s part ways here. Thank you for the ‘Theory of the Uselessness of Dao Companions’.”

“Can you tell me where you live? I’ll return the book to you when I’ve finished reading it.”

For a moment, Nie Chen seemed serious.

“No need! I’ll go to the Heavenly Cloud Palace eventually. I won’t forget to find you and get it back.”

Shu Xiangdie turned around, her voice filled with anger, and walked away without looking back.

After walking for a while, she seemed completely uninterested in Nie Chen’s whereabouts, but she quietly turned around.

However, Nie Chen was already gone.

“……”

For some reason, Shu Xiangdie felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.

———-
Support the Translation! 🌐✨

Your donations not only show appreciation but also keep the translator motivated! Every contribution helps continue bringing you more of what you love. Thank you for being a part of this journey! 💖

https://www.ko-fi.com/maxoofie