Chapter 362 Relaxation
Putting aside worries, pressure, and all constraints, Amu really wanted to have this cooking showdown.

Even though he knew that he might not be strong enough, even though he knew that his participation in the cooking competition might bring huge trouble to everyone.

He still wanted to participate.

The moment he heard Han Jiang initiate a cooking contest, Amu wanted to agree immediately.

It was as if every cell in his body was boiling with excitement for the words "cooking duel", as if there was a hidden voice inside him urging him on, making him want to step into this duel regardless of everything, burn himself in the duel, show himself without reservation, and have no regrets even if he lost.

It seemed that only at this moment did his life have meaning.

But can he be so willful?

Are you so willful as to ignore everything, including the people you care about most?
If he lost, their home would really be gone.

So Amu held back and said nothing.

The moment Xu Qing suddenly appeared, A Mao was both surprised and disappointed. He was surprised that the person he admired the most had returned, but he was disappointed because since Xu Qing was back, the candidate for the cooking duel would definitely be Xu Qing, not him, not the weak him.

At this moment, when Xu Qing asked him to put aside all his worries, Amu was finally able to speak his mind.

"I want to participate in a cooking competition. I want to see different skills. I want to see chefs try their best to display various amazing skills and make dishes beyond imagination. Even if I lose, I am willing to lose to a chef who is better than me, to skills I have never seen before, and to dishes that taste more wonderful and make me happier."

When Amu said these words, there seemed to be stars twinkling in his eyes.

Xu Qing nodded gently. This is the most precious thing about Amu, a pure heart for cooking, coupled with extraordinary talent, which paves the way for his future.

Master Abei looked at Amu with emotion. She didn't expect that Amu, whom she had always treated as a child, would say such words.

Xu Qing said, "Master, how is it? Is A-Mao qualified to participate in this cooking duel?"

"of course."

Master Abei said with satisfaction: "Amu has really grown up."

Amu was excited. "Can I really participate in the cooking competition? But, if I lose..."

Xu Qing said: "Amu, if you want to win, then use your strength wholeheartedly and make dishes that satisfy you. As long as you can do this, you will not lose."

After hearing what Xu Qing said, Amu no longer had any doubts in his heart.

Even though he didn't believe in his own strength, he believed in Xu Qing. Since Xu Qing said he would not lose, he didn't need to think about anything else. He just had to give full play to his strength and concentrate on making dishes that satisfied him.

Although Hong Xi and Li Shun still had some doubts in their hearts, since Xu Qing and Master Abei had made the decision, they could only obey.

After the agreement was reached, Hong Xi, Li Shun and the others stopped disturbing Master Abei and let him have more rest.

Xu Qing also wanted to leave, but was temporarily kept by Master Abei.

"Ah Qing, why did you suddenly come to Sichuan?"

Master Abe asked.

Xu Qing briefly told Master Abei what happened after she left Sichuan, focusing on his dispute with the dark culinary world, the mysterious Phoenix Eight Immortals, his agreement with Jinghua, and Master Yuxian mentioned by Master Luo Tian.

Xu Qing said: "Master, it's not just because of the agreement with Jinghua. These endless powerful enemies make me feel my own shortcomings. I hope to go further under the guidance of the master. I want to let my mind grow again. Only in this way can I deal with more powerful enemies and more unexpected situations in the future."

"Mind? Ah Qing, I didn't want to pass on my experience to you because I was afraid it would affect your weak mind. After you've been through so much, both your will and mind have become very strong. It seems like it's time."

Master Abe said softly.

Xu Qing quickly said: "Master, there is no need to rush. You should rest first and wait until you recover." Master Abei's illness was caused by overwork, and he needed more rest to recover quickly.

Now she had just recovered from a serious illness, and Xu Qing said that she could not be allowed to get tired again at this time. If she got sick again from overwork, it would be more difficult to treat.

Master Abei said apologetically, "I'm so sorry. When you needed me the most, I... Well, I still let you run around to take care of me. I'm really an incompetent master."

Xu Qing said, "Master, if you say so, then there is no competent master in the world. And as a disciple, I should take care of you and share your worries. This is what I should do. Master, don't worry too much. Just rest and let me take care of everything."

"it is good."

Hearing Xu Qing say this, Master Abei really felt much more at ease.

The worries in my heart disappeared in an instant.

There is no need to worry anymore, no need to be stubborn anymore, and no need to force yourself to hold up the sky.

Because her disciples have taken over her responsibilities and will do better than her.

Now, Master Abe can finally put aside all his responsibilities and rest in peace and comfort.

Xu Qing said goodbye and left. After walking through the corridor, he saw Ke Ling waiting for him in the courtyard.

"Ke Ling, aren't you going to take a rest?"

Xu Qing asked.

Ke Ling said: "I, I want to thank you. Thank you for saving my mother."

Xu Qing asked in confusion: "Thank you? Why are you two so distant from me after I left so shortly? You make me feel like an outsider."

Ke Ling quickly said: "That's not what I meant..."

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Okay, Ke Ling. How about this, let's go dig out a hornet's nest? I remember you really like to dig out a hornet's nest with A Mao."

Ke Ling's face immediately turned red. "It's all A-Mao's nonsense! I followed him only because I was afraid that something might happen to him. I don't like to dig out hornets' nests!"

"But I saw you were laughing happily last time."

"I don't!"

Ke Ling yelled angrily.

After she finished yelling, she realized that she had lost her composure. Just as she was about to apologize, a warm hand was gently placed on her shoulder.

Xu Qing said softly: "It's okay, Ke Ling, laugh if you want to laugh, and get angry if you want to get angry. You don't have to pretend to be strong, and you don't have to endure it anymore."

The gentle words and the warm warmth on the shoulder deeply touched Ke Ling's heart.

It allowed her to take off all her armor in an instant, becoming relaxed but also vulnerable.

Ke Ling twitched the corners of her mouth, trying to smile, but tears came first.

The tears that she had been holding back in her heart suddenly flowed out uncontrollably at this moment.

Xu Qing patted her on the back and lent her his shoulder, letting her lie on it. He listened to her sobs, which had been suppressed deliberately, gradually turning into loud tears, letting out all her suppressed sobs, crying freely and happily.

(End of this chapter)