The Villain Doesn’t Want To Date the Cute Heroine

99 – A Maid Who Can’t Handle Knives Isn’t a Good Cook

“So, what are we going to do with such a huge pile of ingredients?”

Milentie twitched the corner of her eye as she looked at the bucketful of seafood beside her, and the basket of vegetables at Yao Shi’s feet.

Had the two of them taken too much? Could the young master eat all this by himself?

And what exactly had Yao Shi taken? Why so many pumpkins and sweet potatoes?

“The quantity is moderate; we can start now.”

“If it’s not enough later, we’ll go back to the storeroom for more ingredients.”

Yao Shi picked up the bamboo basket with one hand and walked out.

She didn’t know what vegetables the young master liked, so she took many unfamiliar vegetables from the kitchen.

After all, any food stored in the storeroom was bound to be quality vegetables, with no need to worry about them being too old.

Moreover, for the young master, of course, every nutrient had to be evenly matched.

That’s why she collected all sorts of vegetables in one go, all to ensure the young master could enjoy a perfect banquet.

“Not to criticize you… but don’t you think you’ve taken a bit too much…”

Milentie looked at the fresh vegetables that were almost overflowing, with a head full of black lines.

Yao Shi, are you feeding pigs with so much food at once? Even pigs couldn’t possibly eat this much.

“Have you forgotten, Milent?”

“I’m just a beginner. This is my first time learning to cook. It’s normal to prepare extra in case of failure.”

Yao Shi drew a sharp silver dagger from one side, holding it in her hand, while the other hand picked up her previously beloved kitchen knife.

So, can we start now? What should I do first? Chop vegetables? Or peel them?

“Put down the knife… let’s start with washing the vegetables…”

Milent almost growled the words.

How much does this guy love kitchen knives? Can’t you put down the knife in your hand for a moment?

It’s like you’re uncomfortable without holding it for a moment. If someone didn’t know better, they’d think you’re about to go out and chop someone with that knife.

But then again, Yao Shi is indeed a novice, and it’s also her first time cooking.

Even now, during the learning phase, there’s no need for so much, right? Isn’t it a bit wasteful?

Originally… that’s what Milent thought… but what happened next far exceeded her expectations…

Especially when she saw Yao Shi ruthlessly handling those cute vegetables, it sent a chill down Milent’s spine…

“I’ll follow your lead.”

Yao Shi obediently put down the twin blades in her hands.

She was a cooking idiot, and now the only one she could rely on was Milent.

What Milent said was the absolute truth; there could be no mistake in her words. All Yao Shi needed to do was follow Milent’s instructions.

As long as she could make a dish that would satisfy the young master, she would comply with any request, as long as it wasn’t too excessive.

And seeing how Milent handled herself with such ease, she must have a deep mastery in cooking.

“Milent seems quite reliable.”

Yao Shi silently watched Milent’s back and whispered to herself.

Although Milent was a mercenary, it seemed that she also had a high talent in the culinary field.

No wonder the master had previously said that Milent was an expert in all fields. Looking at the present, the master’s judgment was indeed sharp.

“You go wash those vegetables you’ll use, then slice that pearl white radish over there into thin slices, remember to make them thinner.”

Milent was somewhat surprised to see Yao Shi so obedient; to be honest, this was the first time she had directed Yao Shi to do anything.

In theory, Yao Shi held the highest position among the maids, as well as the highest decision-making power.

Usually, it was Yao Shi who arranged tasks for them, but today, to think she could make this little girl follow her own orders.

It must be said, this feeling was quite exhilarating, even if it was just about washing vegetables…

“But this way, things should quiet down a bit.”

Milent tightened her apron, letting Yao Shi slowly wash the vegetables over there.

She must first rinse the rice, then prepare the seafood for dinner.

“How should these seafood be cooked? Can I just kill and boil them?”

Suddenly realizing she had never cooked seafood before, Milenty covered her forehead in bewilderment.

As a mercenary, she only knew how to cook simple pasta with canned food.

Her specialties were boiled cabbage, boiled white noodles, instant noodles, dragon whisker noodles, and boiled eggs…

“Well… if it’s seafood… it should also be boiled…”

Milenty, stroking her chin, turned her gaze to the bucket at her feet.

She smiled faintly at the struggling crabs and various aquatic creatures inside.

After all, cooking is all the same, isn’t it? Just whip up a big pot of mixed stew.

Even if you haven’t eaten pork, you’ve seen pigs run. Since it’s all food, the cooking methods can’t be that different.

“Alright, then I’ll start with the seafood.”

Milenty smiled confidently, considering herself far superior to the foolish Yaoshi in this regard.

It’s just a dinner, after all, she was determined to prepare a feast that would blow the young master away.

A seafood medley, not just any ordinary person could make such an exquisite dish.

“So, let’s get to work.”

Swish, swish, swish

Before Milenty could even start, the sound of swords humming behind her echoed.

Following the source of the sound, Yaoshi’s twin blades swept through the air as if dancing.

The speed was so fast that only afterimages remained, and the heaps of radishes in Yaoshi’s hands turned into thin slices out of thin air.

The crystal-clear radish slices, thin as paper, were transparent and carried a soft, snowy whiteness that flowed like water.

Yaoshi skillfully shed the light gauze white dress wrapping her delicate body, revealing her voluptuous and rounded jade form in between.

In just a few seconds, a premium radish was effortlessly sliced by Yaoshi into hundreds of thin, wing-like pieces.

“Do chefs wield such terrifying weapons to cook every day…”

Yaoshi held the kitchen knife in her hand, her face full of shock.

It turns out that every chef in the back kitchen was a master of the kitchen knife.

So the Wu family’s chefs were all such hidden talents…

“How can anyone eat them when you slice them so thin… they’ll dissolve once boiled…”

While amazed at Yaoshi’s knife skills, Milenty pointed at the layers of thin slices on the table and spoke speechlessly.

Although the knife skills were indeed impressive, Yaoshi’s common sense was a bit lacking.

If only Yaoshi had half her skill, communication wouldn’t be so difficult…