She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!-Chapter 239: Must You Marry Your Savior After Being Rescued from the Water? (Part 10)
[This is a sign-in reward for the host, the system has no authority to take it back.] The system said seriously, joking aside, the host finally managed to sign in. Even though it was done unintentionally, it still counts. How could it possibly take back the reward?
Moreover, the system indeed doesn’t have the authority to take it back.
Shen Xuan’s expression twisted for a moment, this damn system, it shouldn’t think he can’t feel its cunningness.
Forget it, he just won’t use it. After all, he doesn’t have any wishes, and things obtained by unintentionally signing in aren’t needed by him.
The reason he won’t use them is that if it releases any tasks in the future, he just won’t agree to them.
Over the years, he’s somewhat figured out the system’s quirks, it probably won’t force him to do anything.
Shen Xuan snapped back to reality to see Ah Chen smiling at him, feeling a bit awkward, but quickly returning to his usual expression.
He’s a carefree dandy, what’s there to be awkward about?
"Young master, do you need anything else?" Ah Chen asked, "If not, can you let the next customer through?"
Shen Xuan felt a bit embarrassed, realizing he was blocking her business.
He pointed to the half slab of ribs hanging there: "Weigh this half slab of ribs, please."
"Take it all?" Ah Chen asked.
Shen Xuan nodded: "Take it all."
He’s been delaying her business for so long, might as well buy something. Besides, he loves ribs. Later, he’ll have the cook from his house come to the county government to make it. There’s no way he can finish it alone; it’s just right for the whole family.
[Host, just by signing in, you’ll receive recipes and seasonings next!] the system chimed in.
Shen Xuan sneered: [Is cooking ribs that hard? There’s no need for recipes or your seasonings. With simple seasonings like ginger, garlic, star anise, and bay leaves, it turns out delicious. Coincidentally, these seasonings are readily available.]
As if he hasn’t cooked before?
If he were to make soup, it’s even easier; often, a single slice of ginger is enough. As long as the ingredients are fine, not much seasoning is needed.
What delighted Shen Xuan was that the pork of this era wasn’t bad at all, lacking the gamy smell he imagined. The pigs were probably castrated. Ancient people weren’t fools; if it didn’t taste good, they would find a way to make it taste good. This wasn’t any country he knew from history; as a laid-back person, he didn’t pay much attention.
The system dared not speak; this host was truly difficult to handle.
Being a system wasn’t easy either. After being bound to the host for over a decade, this was the first successful sign-in, yet it was so disliked, it really wanted to quit. But if a system quits, it becomes obsolete.
Better to keep working.
"Young master, should I chop the ribs?" Ah Chen asked while weighing them, handling Silver Coin as she did.
Shen Xuan was surprised and asked, "You can chop it here?"
He glanced at those lining up behind, no wonder people were willing to queue, considering their service awareness.
He quickly shook his head, avoiding overthinking. He was here to enjoy life, and shouldn’t complicate things. It’s liable to disrupt his idle lifestyle.
"Yes." Ah Chen replied with a smile, "I’ll chop according to the customer’s preference."
Shen Xuan said, "Alright, I’m planning to braise these ribs; cut them accordingly, please."
As for whether a slender girl around sixteen could handle chopping ribs, she was selling pork, wasn’t she? Of course, she could.
Ah Chen raised her knife and started chopping with speed and precision, the sound of cutting ribs continuously catching Shen Xuan’s attention, so much so that he didn’t even blink.
She wasn’t cutting them one by one?
Cutting them together, yet still quickly and precisely, each piece about the same size.
Indeed a true talent, skill hidden among commoners.
Shen Xuan had someone take over the ribs only then leading his large dog away. He wasn’t in a hurry to leave, standing there watching for a moment.
He instructed those around him, "Take the ribs to the county government, then someone go to the house and call Uncle Zhang over to cook the ribs. As for other dishes, let him deal with them."
He bought the ribs just feeling like he interrupted the business.
"Young master, are you interested in that girl?" The servant beside him asked, "If you like her, why not send a matchmaker to bring her in?"
The young master is already seventeen, long overdue for marriage. A couple of years ago, the master and madam brought it up, but the young master was adamantly against it, stating that no one shall meddle in his marriage, or he’ll leave home never to return. If compelled to marry, he’d make a scene at the government office on the wedding day, even hanging himself at the gate.
The master and madam were furious yet helpless, knowing the young master would act on it.
Now, seeing him focused on a girl, they might actually be happy about it when they know.
Shen Xuan slapped the servant’s head, "Stay out of this kind of business. If you dare meddle or gossip, you’ll be sent to the farm, never to return." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
After all, he retained memories of his past life, treating those around him not merely as slaves to exploit.
Still, given the societal norms, if he didn’t keep them in check, they’d run wild. Thus rewarding where due, punishing where necessary.
The servant quickly said, "I wouldn’t dare; I just thought the young master liked that girl. Watching her is one thing, but why not bring her home? I won’t mention this to the master and madam."
For a moment, he indeed had this thought, but the young master’s words brought him to his senses.
Even last time two servants were planning for such a thing, the young master, usually kind to those around, immediately sent them to the farm.
"Stop with the constant mention of bringing her home," Shen Xuan said, "I don’t have any such thoughts, and even if I did, she may not agree. It’s naive to think whoever I wish to bring home must consent."
If he ever did something like forcefully taking a girl, his father would certainly handle him.
Of course, he had no such intentions.
He’s a laizurist.
Hasn’t considered marriage or children, unlike his past life era, never even considered it. Never thought about settling down there, either?
Shen Xuan fell into silence, realizing he was naturally a solitary king.
He glanced at the bustling pork stall, shook his dog’s leash, signaling that they were leaving now. The dog held onto its bone, got up immediately.
Shen Xuan led the big dog away, not paying today’s events much heed.
The servant whispered weakly, "Has the young master forgotten his status? Just a word, and many families are willing to send their daughters your way, considering you’re quite the fine gentleman."
Not boasting, within a hundred miles, none can match their young master’s looks, not even the elder brother.
Shen Xuan felt a headache, realizing the generational gap! This is exactly what it’s like!
Forget it, indeed solitude suits him, adapting to this world, as long as he doesn’t establish more relationships. Can’t imagine how troublesome it would be to have someone else around.
