Chapter 40: An Idea

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Chen Cheng displayed joy and disbelief as he ate the meat. He had worked hard for this piece. On the other hand, Lan Jiao thought that what she had offered him was not less.
Moreover, Chen Cheng was satisfied with the current result.
Lan Jiao nodded inwardly and made a new discovery about Chen Cheng.
This big guy seemed nice. He was willing to work but did not ask for much in return.
She had paid a little and gained a lot. What a steal!
Lan Jiao laughed happily and started to enjoy the delicious chicken leg.
The crispy skin, together with the tender chicken meat, had proved her conjecture right – the chicken meat was definitely a very delicious ingredient!
Zhao Qingyan kept gulping down the food rapidly.
She would have slowed down for the delicacy if they had been alone.
But now the situation was different. Apart from Chen Cheng, who had taken away a small portion of their food, Ji Chenfeng was also looking at them with a lot of interest.
Zhao Qingyan noticed how Ji Chenfeng gazed at Lan Jiao and the roasted color bird. She worried that if she took it slow, Ji Chenfeng would get her portion.
So, she had to quickly eat and fill herself up.
Lan Jiao, Zhao Qingyan and Chen Cheng were happily eating the roasted meat, whilst the bystanders stood on the side with temptation visible on their faces.
They were drooling and felt tormented when their nose was full of the delicious smell whilst their mouth was not getting a taste.
Chen Cheng had not been particular about his table manners. As he was eating, he made a loud sound that enticed the bystanders even more.
Soon, someone stood up.
“Are you selling the meat? I will offer a high price!”
The moment the person spoke up, Zhao Qingyan threw a cold look at him and increased her eating speed.
Lan Jiao turned to look at the person who had made the proposal. He was around 17 years old with short chestnut color hair. He had an expectant look on his face as he asked the question.
She had met this young man before. He was one of 11 boys who had troubled Kong Ximeng and Fey. So, this was not the first time they met.
Lan Jiao thought for a while and shook her head. “The meat is not for sale.”
The next second, she noticed the disappointed and regretful expression on the young man’s face.
“But… if I have more roasted meat in the future, I can sell it to you.” Lan Jiao looked at the young man and came up with an idea.
“There are 100 color birds in the forest zone. You can team up to catch them.” She suggested.
“When you capture the color birds, you can bring them here. One color bird for 1 kilo of roasted meat and so on. No limit. Anyone who wants to have a taste of the roasted meat can go and grab the birds now!” Lan Jiao said and waved at them.
After all, she and Zhao Qingyan had limited strength. It would take too much time for them to catch the roosters, deal with the killing and make them into food.
If she could direct others, she would only need to sit here and wait for the ingredients to be delivered straight into her hands. She would cook the food. This way, none of them would need to worry about food any more. How convenient would it be?
Some people started discussing the proposal as soon as they heard her.
Those who had come following their nose, did not know each other well. But a couple of people would not be enough to catch the color birds.
They would need to combine their forces and make a big team to be able to catch the color birds.
In some people’s hearts, the color birds had already become the tasty roasted meat rather than the examination problems.
They also reached a consensus about how to share the iron rings of the color birds!
Ji Chenfeng hesitated for a few seconds, and then got up and left instantly, after hearing what the girl from Planet Trash said.
Although he never had a strict demand towards his food, for some inexplicable reason, after he saw the roasted bird meat, he suddenly wanted to have a taste of the delicacy. Maybe, he just wanted to find out if the taste matched the smell.
So, he quickly started to hunt color birds.
Although it was not easy to hunt a color bird alone, it was a small challenge that he believed he would be able to overcome.
As Ji Chenfeng left, Lan Jiao let out a sigh of relief. The man, who had been gazing at her food and giving her pressure, was finally gone.
Zhao Qingyan also started to feel more relaxed.
Zhao Qingyan pondered over the deal proposed by Lan Jiao.
She felt that after eating so much food made by Lan Jiao, she should also go and catch some color birds for Lan Jiao as compensation.
Zhao Qingyan had just made up her mind when Chen Cheng, who had finished the meat, sprang up.
“I will go and get more dry grass and twigs!” Having said so, Chen Cheng set off.
Seeing Chen Cheng hurrying off, Lan Jiao nodded with a smile.
This big guy, who was the size of a clumsy bear, was actually a very smart person who understood the situation. What a quick learner!
She did not have to say a thing and he already knew what to do.
Excellent!
She moved her gaze and noticed Zhao Qingyan’s twisted expression.
“Lan Jiao, what can I do for you?” Zhao Qingyan found herself becoming increasingly useless after seeing Chen Cheng’s enthusiastic behavior.
She seemed to be someone who was getting free food from Lan Jiao all the time!
She knew that she would not be able to catch the color birds alone.
But she was not willing to hunt down the birds by teaming up with others, either.
Zhao Qingyan had no intention of leaving Lan Jiao, after tasting her food.
She was worried that once she left, someone else would take over her place and become Lan Jiao’s friend.
For example, Chen Cheng. He knew how to flatter Lan Jiao and that made Zhao Qingyan feel insecure.
Zhao Qingyan’s question startled Lan Jiao, but she soon understood Zhao Qingyan’s line of thinking.
“You have been protecting me all this while. That’s enough!”
“Yes, I am and will continue to do so.” Zhao Qingyan suddenly found her forte and usefulness.
Moreover, Chen Cheng was not capable enough to replace her as Lan Jiao’s guard!
But, Zhao Qingyan frowned again. That guy, Ji Chenfeng was more capable than her…
He was definitely a threat!
Ji Chenfeng, who was busy hunting down the color birds in the forest, did not have a clue that he had become a potential competitor for Zhao Qingyan…