The Strong Female Lead Versus The Most Miserable Male Lead

Chapter 189: Chapter 190 Strawberry
 

Yan Family.

Today was the day of the Yan Family’s weekly gathering, with three branches of the family, all descendants included, there were over a dozen people.

All of them were assembled in Old Man Yan Yuan’s house, around a long dining table, where currently only one side was occupied, the other side completely empty because facing the dining table was a gigantic virtual screen.

The content on the screen was quite familiar, and the voice even more so.

“Dip the meat-stuffed eggplant in a layer of flour, and when the oil temperature reaches this point, start frying.”

“Fry until both sides are golden brown, but make sure to…”

“Beep beep beep—”

A series of notification beeps from a Light Computer interrupted the live cooking broadcast that was in the middle of a cautionary note.

“Whose Light Computer! Turn it off immediately!” bellowed the Yan Family’s Eldest, his tiger-like eyes scanning around.

“Exactly, that sound is so improper.” Second of the Yan Family pinned his gaze on the few brats in the house.

“Indeed! Look at Liu Cheng, he’s already become an administrator! And you guys are still messing with these inappropriate ringtones.” Third of the Yan Family, disappointed like hating iron for not becoming steel, stared at the younger ones in the house.

Obviously, the news that their nephew Liu Cheng had become an administrator was quite a stimulant.

“Dad, Second Uncle, Third Uncle… it’s not us.”

“Yeah, who would have such a childish voice, it couldn’t possibly be us!”

“Who would use…”

“Your grandpa uses it, what’s wrong with that!” Old Man Yan Yuan’s statement made the third grandson to voice his opinion panic, promptly changing his tune.

“Who wouldn’t use such a pleasant sound, one that strikes right to the soul, surely that’s a sign of great wisdom.”

Old Man Yan Yuan snorted coldly, too lazy to bother with them. Instead, he took a deep breath, regaining his composure after cooling his anger, and slowly started checking his emails.

He had specifically set a unique ringtone for notifications from Nian Shutong’s side.

These brats truly had no vision.

At this moment, the entire Yan Family was silent as mice, not even daring to breathe too loudly.

They exchanged glances, nudging and winking at each other, communicating silent messages.

“Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Excellent!”

The family patriarch, upon seeing the message from Nian Shutong’s side, immediately replied, turning his attention away from the live broadcast and foregoing any further investigation into the recent disturbance.

“Eldest, notify the factory to work an extra shift tonight, the new fine salt is coming.”

“Second, head to the planning department and prepare several proposals for marketing.”

“Third, confirm with the stores that sell salt below us how much stock they need, we have a total of fifteen hundred catties this time.”

Old Man Yan Yuan’s commands got everyone in the Yan Family agitated?

The fine salt had arrived!

Fantastic!

Last time there were five hundred catties of fine salt, and before they could even start advertising, it was all gone.

Most of it had been pre-ordered by some restaurants, leaving only a small amount left over, not nearly enough to stock other planets.

The Yan Family had been waiting for fine salt from Nian Shutong’s side, since their contract only allowed them to wait for supply, without the right to demand it.

And at last, the wait was over!

“Dad, I’ll go right now, and I’ll personally oversee it,” declared the Eldest as he got up to leave.

Second also rose immediately, his Light Computer already activated as he went into a room to start working on the proposals.

Third wasn’t to be outdone, telling his wife, “I won’t return tonight.”

And they departed.

Thus, the Yan Family gathering came to an end.

Old Man Yan Yuan then immediately transferred payment to Nian Shutong, three million Star Coins in full, without splitting into multiple payments.

By the time Nian Shutong received the transfer, Fu Yunhe’s live broadcast had also finished.

“Goodbye, may you have a wonderful day.”

The live stream ended, and new items began to be listed in the shop.

Today’s listings were extra fast, because there were many helpers. Some people who had been squatting at the small store really managed to snatch a box of eggplant dishes.

Some paid directly, buying it to eat for themselves.

While others were anxiously posting messages in a dedicated Xiaohe Tieba.

“[I’ve snatched one box of today’s live-streamed eggplant dishes, payment countdown is at two minutes, anyone interested?]”

“[Me! Me!]”

“[I’ll pay 30,000 Star Coins!]”

“[I’ll pay 50,000.]”

“[I’ll pay 100,000!]”

Below, the bidding began, with many onlookers joining in the fun.

Eventually, the eggplant dishes that sold for 20,000 Star Coins a box were taken by a frequent ID for 120,000.

The two parties added each other’s Light Computer numbers, exchanged addresses, and completed the transaction.

The person who sold the item, upon receiving the Star Coins, was so excited that his hands were trembling slightly.

With this money, he would be able to get a better recovery tank for his mom.

He was truly grateful to the Nine Four Small Store, even though he might not be able to grab an item every day, but even once was enough to change his life.

On Star Network there were those in dire straits, and also those who were professional bargain hunters, but for some reason, those dedicated to finding deals never managed to buy anything from the small store, leaving them feeling quite disheartened.

It seemed this profit-making venture wasn’t easy to succeed in.

And the instigator of all this was naturally Fu Yunhe. He was like a king on Star Network, truly able to do as he pleased.

At this moment in the small wooden house, Nian Shutong, who had made a good amount of money, was in great spirits.

She beckoned to Fu Yunhe, who was winding down from the live stream.

“Handsome… come here.”

Fu Yunhe, with his hands freshly washed, only saw Nian Shutong’s beauty mark sparkling under the light, her brows lively and smiling at him.

His heart seemed to skip a beat.

“Hurry up! Or you’ll miss out,” Nian Shutong urged impatiently.

Fu Yunhe dried his hands, stepped out of the kitchen, and walked over to the other side of where Nian Shutong was.

At this time, outside the kitchen, there were just the two of them.

The moment the live stream was turned off, Rubble left. He was extremely tired, just sticking to his habit of watching the stream.

Ji Sisi, seeing Rubble leave, took Dou Dou with her as she left, and she bought four boxes of eggplant dishes on her way out.

She didn’t need to pay, but she insisted on doing so; Nian Shutong didn’t continue to stop her, though she did give her a discount.

Ha Ha, on the other hand, picked up his hoe and went back to work; he really didn’t like staying idle for even a moment.

“What’s up?” Fu Yunhe asked, his heart holding a bit of expectant anticipation he himself couldn’t quite explain.

“Here!”

Under the light, a pale hand held a bright red fruit, uniformly dotted with small pits, upon which tiny seeds rested.

“What’s this?” Fu Yunhe reached out to take it, examining it from left to right in his hand.

“A poisonous fruit, want to give it a try?” Nian Shutong produced another one in her hand and waggled it at Fu Yunhe. Her beautiful eyes held a teasing challenge as she watched him.

Fu Yunhe didn’t reply; instead, he placed the red fruit into his mouth and gently bit down.

Sweet, tender.

Juice overflowed, fragrantly delightful.

A very… stunning flavor, one that Fu Yunhe had never tasted before.

In interstellar space, fruits were rare.

Even as a Commander like Fu Yunhe, he hadn’t tasted much fruit.

“Is there another? I don’t think one will kill me.”