Having many handsome men means no worries; pampering them all keeps me in good spirits.

Chapter 165 Fellow Countryman

Do you remember? Back in modern times, I heard a cake shop owner say that strawberry cake was introduced to China as early as the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, around the mid-19th century?

Logically speaking, strawberry cake shouldn't exist in this era, so the most likely explanation is that the person who made this strawberry cake was also a time traveler!

Meeting someone who traveled through time with you in this place is even more exciting than meeting an old friend in a foreign land!

Lin Zhijie asked in surprise, "My husband actually knew that this was a strawberry cake?"

When he went to the martial arts world to find a master of bedroom arts, he accidentally discovered a strangely decorated new shop that had opened at the entrance of a secluded alley, and went in out of curiosity.

Inside, he saw all sorts of pastries, none of which he had ever seen before. Thinking that his husband might like them, he bought some to try.

After trying it, I felt that this strawberry cake tasted the best, so I specially went to that little shop to buy one to bring into the palace when I entered.

I remember the shop assistant saying that this was the owner's own creation, and before it was officially advertised and sold, he was the only customer.

So... how did my husband recognize it as a strawberry cake?

Jiang Qingyan stared at the strawberry cake and said softly, "This used to be my favorite food... Of course I recognize it..."

I remember the first time she ate strawberry cake was when she was a child, celebrating her birthday at the orphanage…

The director said that the day she entered the orphanage was also her birthday…

That was the most delicious thing she had ever eaten, and it marked a new beginning in her life…

So whenever she's unhappy, she buys herself a strawberry cake, and eating it makes her incredibly happy...

Lin Zhijie frowned and said, "My husband eats this often? Then it seems that the waiter lied to me. He actually said it was a pastry created by their manager..."

Jiang Qingyan quickly grabbed Lin Zhijie's hand and said eagerly, "Zhijie, can you take me to the shop where you bought this strawberry cake later? I want to meet the shopkeeper..."

Lin Zhijie kissed Jiang Qingyan's forehead and smiled, "Although the shopkeeper exaggerated the taste of the pastry, it really does taste good. Husband, there's no need to cause them any trouble..."

Jiang Qingyan said speechlessly, "I'm not going to cause trouble for them, I'm going to see my fellow villagers! Zhijie, hurry up and help me get dressed, let's set off now!"

Lin Zhijie was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't know what her husband meant, she obediently put on her clothes one by one.

Jiang Qingyan picked out a light blue long gown from Lin Zhijie's wardrobe and put it on. She then tied her hair up high, wrapped her arms around Lin Zhijie's neck, and said anxiously, "Zhijie, quickly carry me to that shop."

Lin Zhi nodded, bent down and picked Jiang Qingyan up in his arms, then used his lightness skill to fly to the shop.

After landing, Jiang Qingyan stood at the shop entrance and carefully examined it, muttering, "Haolilai Cake Shop...it sounds like a modern name..."

Looking at the interior design, it's all pink and creamy...

Jiang Qingyan became even more certain that the owner of this shop must also be a time traveler!

So he eagerly ran inside and shouted, "Is the boss in?"

A waiter hurried over to greet him, saying, "Welcome to Haolilai Cake Shop, sir. What would you like to choose?"

Jiang Qingyan glanced at the waiter; he didn't look like the boss at all. So she asked, "Where is your boss? I want to see him."

The waiter scratched his head, puzzled, and asked, "What's a boss?"

Jiang Qingyan quickly explained, "It's the shopkeeper. Where is your shopkeeper?"

The waiter turned to look at the kitchen, somewhat embarrassed, "The manager has been busy in the kitchen these past few days researching new pastries, so he probably won't be coming out to see you..."

The shopkeeper has always had an eccentric personality, especially in the kitchen... he absolutely forbids anyone from entering...

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Qingyan said, "Just tell him, 'Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger,' and he will definitely come out!"

The waiter still looked somewhat troubled, standing motionless in place.

At this moment, Lin Zhijie walked in and said to the waiter, "If you can successfully get the manager out, we will definitely treat you well."

Upon seeing Lin Zhijie, the waiter gritted his teeth and jogged into the kitchen.

He remembered this young master; he had bought pastries twice and was extremely generous. Since he said he wouldn't treat him unfairly, then there would definitely be a reward...

Seeing the shopkeeper fiddling with a lump of flour, the waiter slowly walked over and whispered, "Shopkeeper, someone's looking for you outside..."

The shopkeeper frowned and said coldly, "I've already said that no one is allowed to come in when I'm in the kitchen. Are you deaf?"

The waiter quickly replied, "Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger!"

After saying that, he quickly ran out...

Seeing that the waiter had come out of the kitchen, Jiang Qingyan looked expectantly behind him, but she didn't see anyone.

Jiang Qingyan looked at the waiter and asked, "Didn't the manager come out with you?"

The waiter was panting heavily, a bead of cold sweat forming on his forehead. "I told him 'Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger' and he ran out immediately. Whether our manager will come out, I don't know..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan turned her head speechlessly, staring intently at the kitchen door, extremely curious about whether the shopkeeper was male or female, beautiful or ugly, how old, and how she had transmigrated...

Just then, the kitchen door was slowly pushed open, and a white figure walked out...

Jiang Qingyan looked over curiously and saw a woman in a white baking uniform striding towards her…

The woman was very beautiful, with a bright and radiant appearance and a touch of heroic spirit. In modern times, she would surely have been a very skilled baker…

Jiang Qingyan quickly whispered to the woman, "Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger!"

When the woman saw Jiang Qingyan and Lin Zhijie beside her, her eyes were filled with amazement. She had been here for so long and this was the first time she had seen such a handsome man!

And there were two at once!

She chuckled softly, "The pagoda suppresses the river demon!"

Jiang Qingyan was overjoyed and hugged the woman tightly, saying excitedly, "It's truly a case of 'when fellow countrymen meet, tears well up in their eyes'!"

The woman was startled for a moment by Jiang Qingyan's sudden hug, then quickly took a step back, a slight blush rising to her cheeks. She said shyly, "Although we're from the same place,... it's not proper for men and women to touch... we should keep a little distance..."

Unlike in modern times, if an unmarried woman were seen hugging and cuddling with a man in public, those gossipy old women would drown her with their spittle!

Jiang Qingyan then realized that her behavior was wrong. Although they were both women, she was now dressed as a man...