Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

Under the black curtain, wisps of white smoke drifted out of the chimney of Mingyue Restaurant, emitting a rich and tempting aroma, attracting passers-by to stop and look towards the faint light.

"Everyone, look! Miss Ruan is back!"

"So that girl's last name is Ruan."

"Miss Ruan is the owner of Mingyue Restaurant?"

"The owner of Mingyue Restaurant is Young Master Qin, right?"

"What do you know! Miss Ruan is at least better than the owner of Mingyue Restaurant, even if she's not the owner! I thought they were closed today."

"I just ate. Do you want to go eat some more? The twice-cooked pork there is really delicious."

"Let's go and have a look!"

Soon, more and more diners flocked towards the direction of the smoke, but to their surprise, the "Closed" sign was still hanging on the door of the restaurant.

How is this going?

As the knocks on the door rang out one after another, Ruan Chuyin, Qin Guanzhi and Yu Yu hurriedly put down their work and walked out of the kitchen, only to see that Qu Haoyue had already opened the door and sent everyone back for them.

"Miss Ruan is not feeling well, so we are closed today! Please come back tomorrow."

Little bully?

When everyone saw that it was the head of Qufang who was inside, they stepped back and nodded, not daring to ask any more questions. They scattered like birds and beasts, and in the blink of an eye, the entrance of the tavern returned to its previous tranquility.

"Mr. Qu is so amazing!" Ruan Chuyin secretly sighed in her heart and strengthened her determination to have a good relationship with him.

Qu Haoyue looked back and saw the beauty leaning half of her body to look at him secretly. He was ecstatic and smiled what he thought was a perfect smile. However, not only did he not get any response from the beauty, but he scared her so much that she retreated back to the kitchen. The corners of his mouth froze and he sat back in his original seat in a sullen manner.

He silently lowered his head and took in his own appearance: the latest Dahongpao from Nishangfang, the expensive black boots with gold pine thread patterns, and the white jade pendant with a turtle and lotus pattern at his waist—all were impeccable. Why did the beauty retreat when she saw him? Could it be—was it because she was shy? Did Miss Ruan like him?

Thinking of this, he suddenly lost his composure and stood up to pace back and forth in the restaurant.

It's possible, it's possible, it's very possible! After all, I helped her a lot today and made great efforts. The girl must be very touched.

He's twenty-three, the perfect age for marriage. Last month, his mother went to Wanyuan Temple to pray for him in marriage. Could it be that Yue Lao appeared so quickly?

By the way, where did he put the red thread that his mother asked for him?

Just as Qu Haoyue was racking his brains to think hard, a soft and tender voice sounded behind him: "Mr. Qu, it's time to eat. Time is short, so I just made a simple seafood fried rice. I hope you don't mind."

Ruan Chuyin took off her skirt, wiped her hands, and walked to the table. Qin Guanzhi and Yu Yu quickly set the table and brought a large bowl of golden fried rice to the table.

Qu Haoyue watched the Duke of Zhenguo's son skillfully and nimbly serving rice, his every nerve trembling with amazement. No wonder his mother always told him that if he wanted to marry quickly, he had to work harder, apply himself more, and show more affection, so that he could win his bride sooner. But he had always ignored her advice. Now he regretted it. With his lazy and ignorant appearance, how could he compete with other men?

For the first time, he took a serious look at Qin Guanzhi: In terms of looks, he was somewhat good-looking, but he would definitely look better if he lost weight. In terms of background, Qin Guanzhi's father was the current emperor's sworn brother, a high-ranking official, while his own father was only a mere fourth-rank official. The difference in family background was like heaven and earth. As for wealth, forget it, there was no point in comparing.

So if he wanted to marry the beauty, after much thought, he could only rely on his looks. Suddenly, his originally hungry stomach was not so hungry anymore.

"Mr. Qu, I'm sorry for the hospitality. Please eat more." Ruan Chuyin placed a large bowl of steaming seafood fried rice in front of him.

Qin Guanzhi glared at him unhappily. This man had no sense at all and was just staring blankly. Miss Ruan had personally brought the meal to him, but he couldn't even utter a word of thanks.

"Mr. Qu doesn't seem to be very hungry, or does he not like fried rice?" He looked at Qu Haoyue with displeasure and spoke in a cold tone.

Upon hearing this, Qu Haoyue came to his senses completely, and hurriedly thanked him, praising the food for its deliciousness.

"Master Qu, you haven't even eaten yet, how do you know it's delicious?" Yu Yu took the opportunity to add insult to injury. He hated this man, and even more so, the way he stared at Sister Ruan with that silly look. Sister Ruan was the master's, the future mistress of their Zhenguo Mansion. How could a mere county magistrate's son dream of her?

Forehead. . .

Qu Haoyue looked a little embarrassed and was speechless. He could only smile awkwardly and eat his meal in big mouthfuls.

Ruan Chuyin suddenly found this scene a little funny. The moment she laughed, she turned around in time and made a big bowl of mushroom and egg drop soup.

The fried rice is full of freshness and fragrance, and each "pearl" is covered with golden egg liquid, which is perfectly blended with squid, prawns, shredded carrots, shiitake mushrooms and bell peppers. The unique fresh taste with sea breeze and the perfect balance between sour, sweet, salty and spicy make people indulge in it.

Qu Haoyue originally wanted to take a couple of bites to show his support, but once he started moving his lips he couldn't stop, and he swallowed faster and faster.

When he looked up again, he saw that the large plate of fried rice had been eaten to the bottom. He paused for a moment before looking at Qin Guanzhi and Yu Yu. Wow! These two had no moral principles and were actually digging in with spoons. In the blink of an eye, two bright flames flashed in their eyes.

Qin Guanzhi sensed the undisguised hostility emanating from him, and poured the last half bowl of fried rice in the basin into Ruan Chuyin's bowl.

"Mr. Qin, I have enough for you guys, please eat." Ruan Chuyin was not hungry at all. Seeing that the bowl that she had just finished eating was filled again, she felt at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Qu Haoyue pursed his lips and stared at Ruan Chuyin's bowl of fried rice, which she couldn't finish, and a struggle began in his heart.

Finally, reason overcame his appetite. He turned his head and shifted his attention to the bowl of mushroom and egg drop soup. He took the initiative and scooped a large spoonful into the bowl.

Qin Guanzhi and Yu Yu's eyes darkened as they scooped up the food one spoonful at a time. Luckily, their eagerness to compete for food didn't make them lose their minds, and they left two bowls for Ruan Chuyin.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye it was already the hour of Xu. Looking at the sky, Qu Haoyue had no reason to stay any longer, so he had to stand up and say goodbye.

Before leaving, Ruan Chuyin asked unexpectedly, "Mr. Qu, was the braised pork I bought this morning delicious? If you like it, I'll save some for you tomorrow morning."

Braised meat?

Yes! He bought several kilograms and left them at the government office!

"It's delicious, absolutely delicious. No wonder Mingyue Restaurant is so popular. Miss Ruan, please save three pounds for me. I'll pick it up tomorrow morning." Qu Haoyue replied with a smile, his mind already drifting to the government office. If fried rice can be this delicious, then the braised pork must be heavenly too! Hurry up! I wonder if those bastards have secretly eaten it!

"Okay, okay, take care." A bright smile bloomed on Ruan Chuyin's face, so beautiful that Qu Haoyue was dazzled. He did not turn the corner until the beauty closed the door again. He stood in the dark for a long time before coming to his senses and leaving reluctantly.