Beast World: From Villainess to Cub-Raising Chef novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318: Chapter 314: "Causing Trouble

"The agenda for this meeting concerns Qin City’s proposal to procure food from the Snow Country Imperial City. I have outlined four main topics: determining food demand, quality requirements, the construction of transport channels and associated fees, and after-sales support. I will now begin with the first point..."

Bai Su suddenly felt a cold sensation on the sole of her foot. She let out a startled gasp and looked down, only to find Lu Tingyan had somehow started crouching under her desk!

A pair of narrow, piercing wolf-like eyes stared up at her, sullen and impatient.

Bai Su’s composed expression nearly cracked.

Seeing Bai Su repeatedly looking down under her desk on screen, Gu Yong frowned slightly and paused. "Is something wrong, Duke Bai Su?"

Bai Su quickly looked up, forcing herself to remain composed. "Ah... It’s nothing. Please, continue."

The meeting continued on the video call.

Gu Yong spoke. "Qin City has a large population of over a hundred thousand. Aside from our remaining nutrient packs and canned goods, we need to purchase additional meat, grains, fruits, and vegetables from you. The specific quantities have not yet been finalized."

Under the desk, Bai Su kicked Lu Tingyan with her bare foot, trying to signal for him to get out.

’She was in a meeting! What was he doing?!’

Gritting her teeth, Bai Su sent him a message on her terminal. [I’m in a meeting. Whatever it is, we can talk later. Get out now.]

Lu Tingyan: [End the meeting and keep me company, or you’ll face the consequences.]

Bai Su’s hand trembled as she typed. The tickling sensation of him scratching the arch of her foot almost made her lose her composure. [Impossible! Stop messing around. This meeting is important.]

An eerie blue light flashed in Lu Tingyan’s eyes. A silent smirk played on his lips as he began his mischief.

Bai Su kicked him hard.

Gu Yong’s confused voice came through. "Is there a problem, Duke Bai Su? Are you against our request for seafood? The issue is, many essential nutrients can only be obtained from seafood. While transport and preservation will be difficult, it’s unavoidable."

Bai Su managed to keep her voice steady. "Seafood is fine. I have no objections. Please continue."

She muted her microphone just in case, but remained seated, poised and proper, in front of the camera.

’She didn’t know what had gotten into him, but right now she genuinely felt a murderous urge. She wanted to kill him.’

Because Lu Tingyan was still holding her foot, tickling the sole, refusing to let her do her job in peace.

On the video call, Gu Yong’s voice continued, "We’re requesting seafood primarily because you’re located near the North Sea. Furthermore, many of our city’s inhabitants are members of the Sea Clan."

"Of course, our quality requirements for seafood will be slightly higher. As you know, if it isn’t fresh, it can cause food poisoning. We must ensure the safety and quality of the food for our citizens."

Bai Su struggled to concentrate.

Bai Ruxin, sensing that something was wrong with Bai Su, chimed in to help. "And what kind of fruit were you thinking of?"

Gu Yong: "Cherries, if possible."

Lu Tingyan continued to make a fuss under the table.

Bai Su almost lost her composure. Her whole body began to tremble violently as she reached under the table and gave him a vicious pinch.

He muttered an apology, but his wolf ears and tail perked up, the latter wagging back and forth like a feather duster.

He was clearly having a blast.

’She wanted to put a leash on his neck and kick him out to go run wild.’

Gu Yong continued with the meeting, negotiating and haggling with Bai Ruxin over the food demands of Qin City’s populace.

The words ’fruit’ and ’seafood’—topics from the meeting—floated through Bai Su’s mind, but she couldn’t make out what they were saying or what was being discussed.

"Duke Bai Su, we’d like to propose a price of two hundred million a month for the aforementioned food supplies. What are your thoughts?"

Lu Tingyan was still tickling the arch of her foot. She couldn’t pull it away, and she was struggling so hard to suppress her reaction that she felt ready to explode.

’How could she possibly speak? She should have locked the door before the meeting started.’

The steward on the other side frowned slightly. "Or perhaps... 220 million?"

Bai Su remained silent.

’She didn’t dare unmute her mic.’

Gu Yong and the steward exchanged a glance, their expressions finally turning grave.

Gu Yong said, "As you know, we’re already growing our own food, so we aren’t completely dependent on you."

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