Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside

Chapter 997 - 999: The Scheming Big Boss

The Big Boss scanned the room, finally fixing his gaze on the second-in-command and third-in-command.

"Second, Third, you two have worked hard in the stockade recently. As your Big Boss, I have to show some appreciation."

Upon hearing the Big Boss’s words of gratitude, the third-in-command was overjoyed and quickly said, "Boss, this is nothing. It’s what we should do. You can rest assured about the matters in the stockade."

The third-in-command is a bit thick-headed and couldn’t figure out the subtleties, but the second-in-command is shrewd. He detected a different implication in the Big Boss’s words, realizing that this gesture might not be a reward but perhaps a punishment since they had indeed made a grave mistake this time.

Knowing the outcome but unable to refute it, he could only echo the third-in-command, "The third’s right, it’s what we should do."

The Big Boss stood up, picked up the tray in front of Xiaoxiao, and said, "These dishes were specially made for me by this girl. Her cooking skills are exceptional. You two take it and have a taste."

Seeing the Big Boss rewarding them with food, the third-in-command was over the moon, quickly coming over to take the tray from the Big Boss’s hands, happily thanking him, "Thank you, Boss."

The Big Boss nodded in satisfaction, smiling, "This is especially for you. Make sure to finish it all, don’t waste it."

"Boss, don’t worry. I haven’t eaten much yet, so I can definitely finish these dishes," the third-in-command promised, taking the tray and returning to the second-in-command’s side.

At this moment, Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded. The Big Boss was so cunning, knowing full well that the food had issues, yet he still went out of his way to reward it to the second-in-command and third-in-command?

Was he punishing them for secretly getting him a wife, or for touching his belongings without permission, especially that bridal gown?

At this thought, Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but shiver. This person is very dangerous, and she’s been recklessly going up against him; she might just be courting death!

Xiaoxiao’s eyes were fixed on the second-in-command and third-in-command, wanting to see their reactions after eating the dishes she had meticulously prepared.

After the third-in-command returned with the tray, he said, "Second brother, the Boss rewarded us with quite a few dishes."

"..." The second-in-command was speechless, wondering if there would ever be a day when the third-in-command could be a bit smarter — it was obvious there was something wrong with the food.

Yet, despite his simple-mindedness, the third-in-command still had the courtesy to let the second-in-command eat first before eating himself.

The second-in-command picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of the dish, and put it in his mouth. His expression paused for a moment but quickly returned to normal. After carefully chewing, he swallowed.

Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded. This man’s self-control is incredible, completely showing no signs of discomfort. The dish she prepared was definitely terrible, and she had just tasted it herself after mentally preparing for it.

Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but shiver again. What kind of people are in this stockade?

Seeing the second-in-command eating, the third-in-command asked amusingly, "Second brother, is it tasty?"

"Hmm, tasty." He nodded, though he thought to himself that it was the worst dish he had ever eaten. Exactly how much salt was in this dish? Was it a stir-fry or a salt-fry?

He continued to reach for his chopsticks. The Big Boss’s punishment had to be completed; after all, he had committed a grave mistake. Compared to other punishments, this might be the most merciful one.