RPAGF Chapter 358 Swearing an Oath to the Goddess of the Sea
Chapter 358 Swearing an Oath to the Goddess of the Sea
"Don't you feel anything?"
A-Yue stood under the eaves with her arms crossed, her eyes narrowed as she watched Wang Pangzi's reaction.
The voice suddenly rang out, and everyone's eyes were drawn to Fatty Wang.
"Ah? Oh..."
Fatty Wang was too afraid to speak under the gazes of everyone.
It took him a while to realize what was happening, and he raised his chubby hand to scratch his head.
"I was really curious because I often smelled this scent when I was at Ruyi Residence!"
Wang Pangzi explained something, and the aunties who were working continued working after hearing this.
Only A-Yue stared intently at him with a scrutinizing gaze.
"You may not know this, but chefs like us don't have any other hobbies. We just like to think about food and drinks... and all kinds of seasonings. I don't mean anything by it, I'm just a little curious."
Fatty Wang's eyes were cautious; he had already realized that he seemed to have committed a major taboo.
[Oh no, oh no, did I accidentally break some taboo?]
Fatty Wang broke out in a cold sweat; he had finally managed to get this job as a cook.
Making a mistake on my very first day at work is terrifying to even think about.
"If I can't see it, I won't be curious."
Fatty Wang pursed his lips, said something, and walked over to sit down in the middle of the group of aunties.
It was as if this gave him a sense of security.
A-Yue's gaze followed his movements.
After a while, the Sichuan peppercorn oil and chili oil were ready. Xu Yiyi came out of the kitchen, and she immediately went up to her.
"That Fatty Wang has been staring at the kitchen the whole time. You'd better watch out, he might be trying to steal your seasoning recipe."
A-Yue stood beside Xu Yiyi, whispering with laughter, her eyes fixed on Fatty Wang, who was surrounded by the aunties.
Xu Yiyi smiled and followed A Yue's gaze.
Fatty Wang jumped to his feet.
"Shopkeeper, I really didn't mean to. I was just curious, purely curious. I absolutely had no intention of stealing the secret recipe."
He walked over with a mournful face, trying his best to explain.
"Hmph! That sounds nice."
A-Yue was skeptical.
"I swear to the Goddess of the Sea..."
Fatty Wang knelt down at the kitchen door with a thud, his greasy, fat finger pointing to the sky, his voice so loud that dust fell from the roof beams.
"I, Wang Dayou, swear to the Goddess of the Sea—if I ever harbor any intention of stealing the recipe, may the Dragon King take me in and make me the Turtle Prime Minister!"
Unfortunately, it turned out that...
A salty sea breeze swept through the courtyard, and the fishing nets hanging on the bamboo poles suddenly started moving without any wind, making a rustling sound.
The women's expressions immediately changed.
People who make a living along the coast believe that this is a sign of the Sea Goddess appearing.
Xu Yiyi paused as she was filtering chili oil.
She looked up at Fatty Wang's flushed face; his curse was quite vehement.
Not all people living by the sea take oaths seriously, but if an oath is made in the name of the Sea Goddess, breaking it will result in being swallowed by the wind and waves.
"Alright, this is the last time."
She poured the scalding hot chili oil into the earthenware pot, saying, "Go and bring in the prepared ingredients."
Fatty Wang felt like he'd been granted a pardon. When he got up, there were still two fish scales stuck to his knees.
He stole a glance at Xu Yiyi's profile and sighed inwardly.
This girl seems to believe in the Sea Goddess more earnestly than in government laws.
……
Fatty Wang carried all the prepared vegetables into the kitchen.
Just as I regained my footing, Lao Lu gave me another disdainful look.
I was so miserable!
If he had known this would happen, he should have kept his curiosity hidden.
Now everyone's face is filled with hostility towards him.
"king?"
Xu Yiyi walked to the desk and suddenly began to think about how to address people.
"You can just call me Fatty Wang. I've been calling you that for over twenty years."
Fatty Wang said with a chuckle.
As the saying goes, a broad mind leads to a plump body. While most people are still slim, he is one of the few who became fat because he ate too well.
So people always call him "fatty".
He didn't mind at all.
That's called being blessed!
"Fatty Wang, fry the lotus root slices in hot oil first."
Xu Yiyi was giving instructions.
Not to be outdone, Yunniang placed the tender tofu in the pan to fry.
Fry what needs to be fried, and pan-fry what needs to be pan-fried.
The two stepped aside, and then it was Xu Yiyi's turn to go on stage.