Chapter 108 Yin Luochenyi’s Ambition

Chapter 108: Yin Luochenyi's Ambition

As soon as they opened all the food packages, the amazing smell hit them, and a feast was laid out.

"This smells incredible!"

"I smell Spirit Chili Powder!"

"And Drunken Immortal Beans!"

"Me too! It smells even better than when it was in the ground!"

"Dig in!"

They knew the names of these plants thanks to the information reported by Yu Yuande, who had learned about them one by one from Jiang Yingxue.

After a fantastic lunch, they were totally sold on Xuehe Gourmet and got them even more pumped for their research.

These plants were both delicious and nutritious. They firmly believed that tracking down and growing all these plants, and discovering more highly nutritious plants, would be a game-changer for the food industry, the botanical world, and scientific research.

Yan Guanyu licked his lips, still wanting more. Although his stomach was full, his heart wasn't. "Professor, are we having this again for lunch tomorrow?"

Professor Cen replied, "Yes! We'll order the same amount as today. Professor Luo, for our team, we'll send Deng Yingyi down the mountain to buy lunch tomorrow. Who will your team send?"

Professor Luo glanced at the students beside him. Before he could speak, Yu Yingting chimed in, "Professor, I'll go again. I'll also take the chance to get a membership card."

Yan Guanyu scoffed, "Yu Yingting, you said your wallet was only for high-end membership cards. That it couldn't fit a card from some street stall like Xuehe. Why do you want a membership card now?"

If someone called him petty, he'd admit it, but it felt good to voice the grievance he'd been holding in.

Yu Yingting's face turned red. She shot Yan Guanyu a glare. "You're so petty!"

Ignoring her fury, Yan Guanyu turned to Deng Yingyi, "I suggest you find a guy to go with you."

His eyes swept over the opposing team—two men and two women. The other two guys and the other woman on her team didn't want to volunteer under her accusing look. So, Yan Guanyu said, "Professor, Yingyi and I will go. I have a membership card for Xuehe's stall."

Professor Cen nodded, "Alright, you two go then."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yingting slammed her empty cup heavily onto the picnic mat and turned to stomp into the tent.

Hmph! These jerks actually looked down on her! They didn't know how to cherish a delicate flower at all! If it weren't for this research project, they wouldn't even have the chance to stand before her. Now, it was just about carrying some food, and they were all so stingy. How low-class and petty!

Besides, the Xuehe stall owner didn't take her seriously either. It's not like she *wanted* to go; she was just trying to make things easier for herself.

*

Hu Qiwen carried the Spirit Flower Cake and Spirit Grass Cake home.

The Hu family courtyard and living room were decorated festively with a forest theme—balloons shaped like giraffes, lions, grass, mushrooms... But the most common were the Shatang Flower balloons.

After the host and parents finished their birthday wishes, it was time to cut the cake. Beaming with happiness, Hu Ruichuan cut his favorite Shatang Flower cake and Spirit Fruit Cake in front of his family and friends.

Every child received a piece of Xuehe brand cake.

"Wow! This cake is so delicious!"

"Mom, can we buy this cake for my next birthday?"

"Of course."

The kids shared their delicious cake and their happiness with friends and family.

Seeing the happy expressions on the children's faces, the parents present were also delighted.

After the birthday party, each guest took home a party favor. The children's favors were a box of assorted Spirit Flower Cookies and a box of Xia Yu Flower Candy—snacks kids love.

Yin Luochenyi came with his cousin, Xie Langyu. Xie Langyu was Hu Ruichuan's deskmate, and they were good friends, so Hu Ruichuan had invited Xie Langyu to his birthday.

Xie Langyu brought his cousin along without even asking Hu Ruichuan first.

Looking at the beautiful neighborhood and luxurious villa, Yin Luochenyi felt a surge of jealousy. Why did *he* have to live in a normal apartment when other people got houses like this? It wasn't fair.

How wonderful it would be if he could replace Hu Ruichuan, living in that villa with such wealthy parents.

When leaving, each person received one bag of party favors. He secretly took several extra bags.

*

Back home, Yin Luochenyi locked himself in his room, pondering how he could move into the Hu family's large villa.

Unable to think of a plan, he scratched his head in frustration and said dejectedly, "Forget it, I won't think about it."

He opened one bag of party favors and took out a box of Spirit Flower Cookies to eat.

Over the next ten minutes, he finished all the Spirit Flower Cookies from the four bags of party favors.

The extinguished desire to replace Hu Ruichuan reignited. The eyes of this 11-year-old boy gleamed with a sinister aura that would likely make an ordinary person's scalp tingle.

That evening, he ate only half a bowl of rice before stopping. His mother, Xie Donglian, asked, "Yiyi, why are you eating so little? Is the food not to your taste today?"

Xie Donglian and her husband, Yin Zhiguo, had only one son, born when they were nearly 40. Naturally, they cherished him dearly, afraid he might fall if held in their hands or melt if kept in their mouths. They doted on him immensely, wishing to give him the best of everything.

Yin Luochenyi pouted, "It's not tasty at all."

A hint of guilt appeared on Xie Donglian's face. She said gently, "Then what would you like to eat, Yiyi?"

Yin Luochenyi took out an empty cookie box, "I want to eat these cookies, and the roast chicken from this shop!"

The food he had at Hu Ruichuan's house at noon had captivated him—king crab, lobster, abalone, and more, even more sumptuous than what his family had during New Year. His favorite was the roast chicken; he ate almost an entire one by himself. If there had been any left on the table, he would have packed it to bring home.

Xie Donglian took the cookie box and immediately saw the words "Xuehe Gourmet" on the packaging. The buzz around the Xuehe stall in City J had been so strong recently that she and her husband had naturally heard of it, though they hadn't bought anything from it.

Xie Donglian exchanged a look with Yin Zhiguo. She said, "Yiyi, how about Mom buys it for you tomorrow?"

Yin Luochenyi frowned, slapping the table and raising his voice, "No! I want it tonight!"

Xie Donglian coaxed gently, "That stall only operates at noon, not in the evening. Even if Mom went now, she couldn't buy it."

"Mom and Dad promise you, we'll definitely buy it for you tomorrow at noon, okay?"

Yin Luochenyi stopped slapping the table, "Really?"

"Really, when have Mom and Dad ever lied to you?"

"Fine then, you must buy it for me tomorrow."

"Yiyi, are these cookies from the birthday party you attended?"

Yin Luochenyi said proudly, "Yes, I brought back four boxes!"

Xie Donglian smiled, "Are there any left? Let Mom and Dad try one too."

Yin Luochenyi said nonchalantly, "No, I ate them all."