Chapter 119: Red Date and Chestnut Cake

Chapter 119: Red Date and Chestnut Cake

Under Lin Hongxia's urging, Jiang Ting had no choice but to steel herself and approach the door.

Before she even stepped inside, Jiang Yu shouted, scaring her.

"Stand there, don't come in!"

Jiang Ting felt a wave of embarrassment. "What kind of attitude is that? I'm your sister, and you're looking down on me!"

Jiang Yu laughed. "If you hadn't reminded me, I would've really forgotten you're my younger sister."

Just as Jiang Ting was about to speak, the aroma of red dates wafted out.

How sweet and fragrant!

Her stomach growled. She had only eaten breakfast today and had returned on an empty stomach.

"Jiang Yu, what are you steaming? Give me some."

"Didn't you fall into a cesspool? Are you still not full?"

Jiang Ting was furious. "How can you insult me like that? I didn't eat shit!"

Jiang Yu sneered. "You didn't eat shit, but you're dreaming about food. And you want to eat my chestnut cake? Why don't you just dream about it!"

Xu Lihua came out again. "You're both blood sisters, Jiang Yu, don't go too far. This is too stingy."

"If you're so generous, then why don't you invite her to eat at your place!"

Jiang Ting, annoyed, said, "Then give me that rabbit. I haven't had meat in ages."

"No!" Jiang Yu refused outright. "If you want to eat, go catch it yourself in the mountains!"

Jiang Ting looked embarrassed and glanced at Lin Hongxia.

Lin Hongxia then said, "Your brother is in the hospital, isn't he? Jiang Yu, with so many chickens at your place, don't you need to visit the hospital? You don't have to bother yourself. Just give me a rabbit, and my family will cook it and send it to the hospital for you."

Jiang Yu threw a basin of water out and scolded, "Aunt Lin, who are you talking about? My brother is sitting here perfectly fine. Who said he was in the hospital?"

Jiang Ting clenched her fists. "My mother-in-law was talking about Jiang Hao!"

"My brother's name is Jiang Ye. I don't have so many wild brothers outside. If you like them, go ahead, but don't involve me."

After saying that, Jiang Yu shut the door again.

Jiang Ting cursed outside for a while and, feeling extremely frustrated, kicked the door twice, almost breaking her toes.

However, Lin Hongxia's words did give her an idea.

She might as well call Wang Meili over. She didn't believe that if Wang Meili personally asked for something, Jiang Yu would still refuse!

Hmph, just wait!

"Ah Ye, come quickly, the chestnut cake is ready!" Jiang Yu called out from the kitchen.

The stench in the yard gradually dissipated, and the sweet aroma of the red date and chestnut cake spread, making people drool.

The sweet cake was not only delicious but also pricey. You wouldn’t buy it unless it was a special occasion.

Even if we make it at home, it still uses a lot of sugar—no one makes this just for fun.

Xu Lihua was practically drooling and spat out in frustration.

"What a spendthrift! With her eating habits, Little He’s monthly salary wouldn't even cover her food!"

Lin Donghua smirked, "Auntie, stop being so bitter. These red dates were exchanged for chestnuts by Jiang Yu, and she picked the chestnuts in the countryside herself. It didn't cost much at all. You're just jealous because you can't have any. At your age, can't you be a little more generous?"

But this red date and chestnut cake really smells amazing—it’s mouth-watering.

At this moment, Jiang Yu cut two large pieces of the cake in one go.

It was still hot and incredibly soft and chewy.

"Eat up, and if it's not enough, cut some more. There's plenty."

Jiang Ye savored each bite slowly, thinking it was the best thing he'd ever tasted.

"Save some for your brother-in-law."

Jiang Yu took action and distributed the chestnut cake, wrapping a few pieces in wax paper.

"Take some to your brother-in-law. Ride your bike over. This chestnut cake is best eaten while hot."

Jiang Ye agreed, quickly finished the cake in his hand, and left with the cake.

He hurried to the entrance of the Second State Cotton Mill and spoke to the guard.

The guard took a closer look and confirmed they were definitely siblings.

"Wait a moment, I’ll get him for you."

Soon, He Tingyue came out.

"Ah Ye, what's up?"

Jiang Ye handed the package over. "Brother-in-law, my sister just made this chestnut cake and told me to bring it over for you to eat while it's hot."

The guard was listening closely and couldn't help but sneak a glance when he heard it was chestnut cake.

Even before opening it, he could smell the fragrance of the red dates.

Having a wife really makes a difference—someone’s looking out for him now.

"Brother-in-law, I’ll be heading back then."

"Alright, tell your sister not to go to too much trouble. I’ll cook when I get home." He Tingyue instructed.

The guard sighed inwardly, thinking that they were right. He Tingyue still had to cook when he got home.

After Jiang Ye left, the guard peeked his head out.

"Section Chief He, what did your wife send you?"

He Tingyue gave him a piece. "Uncle Wang, try it. Red date and chestnut cake."

Old Wang felt a bit shy but couldn’t resist the sweet aroma and took it.

He took a bite, closed his eyes, and savored it slowly.

"Section Chief He, your wife's cooking is really amazing..."

He opened his eyes, and before the words had even finished, He Tingyue's figure was already out of sight.

He Tingyue carried the chestnut cake back to his office, and as soon as he sat down, the deputy department head leaned over, looking like a curious mouse.

"Tingyue, what's inside? Why does it smell so good!"

He Tingyue smiled slightly, "My wife just made this chestnut cake. She was worried it might get cold and lose its flavor, so she had my brother-in-law send it over."

The deputy department head gulped and swallowed.

The jujube scent was incredibly strong!

He Tingyue, treating it as something precious, grudgingly gave him a small piece.

"Want to try?"

The deputy department head gobbled it down, then looked at him eagerly.

"Another piece, I couldn't taste it."

He Tingyue snorted coldly, "With the way you eat, even ten pieces won’t help you taste it."

He ignored him and started eating on his own.

Seeing the deputy department head looking really pitiful, he gave him another piece.

This time, he didn’t swallow it whole but tasted it bite by bite.

"Delicious, really sweet! Isn't it you who cooks at home? How come your wife is also so good at cooking?"

He Tingyue said confidently, with a hint of pride, "I cook not because my wife can't cook, but because I care for her. You wouldn't understand."

Deputy Department Head: "...You're going to get beaten up like that!"

He Tingyue: "You can't beat me."

After a while, Lin Chang'an walked in and said, "Section Chief He, the factory manager is looking for you."

He Tingyue: "Okay, my wife made this chestnut cake for me. Want to try?"

Lin Chang'an walked over, seeing He Tingyue begrudgingly break off a tiny piece for him, and felt speechless.

He had never been this stingy, not even when sharing meat!

After giving him some, He Tingyue wrapped up the rest and stuffed it into the drawer.

"Is it delicious?"

Lin Chang'an nodded, "Extremely delicious!"

He Tingyue smiled in satisfaction, "Don't you have one at all?"

Lin Chang'an wanted to slap himself; he shouldn't have replied!

"Oh right, you don't even have a wife." Adding insult to injury.

Lin Chang'an looked dejected, "I'll have one soon!"

"On the way—

"Director Lin, how do you know the chestnut cake my wife made for me is so good?"

Director Lin: “Uh... I don’t know, are you nuts?"

But He Tingyue didn’t wait for a response and went straight into the factory director's office.

"Director!"

"Hey, Tingyue, take a seat."

"Director, how did you know my wife specially brought me this chestnut cake? It’s so fragrant and sweet!"

Factory Director: “Oh, having a wife is impressive? I’ve had one for twenty years!"

"So, where’s the chestnut cake? Can I have a taste?"

He Tingyue was silent, realizing his mistake."