Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

Ruan Chuyin tightly grasped the banknotes in her hand, so moved that she didn't know what to say.

Three hundred taels can buy a small house with an entrance and exit on Wu'an Street.

After much deliberation, she returned the 100 taels to Qin Guanzhi and said, "Mr. Qin, our store is in urgent need of staff. I won't take this 100 taels. When you have more money in the future, you can give me a raise."

Ruan Chuyin's words were like the warm spring sun, illuminating his heart. A girl like her, simple in conduct, unconcerned with luxury, pure in heart and upright in spirit, was rare. It was truly inconceivable that such a beautiful woman, with a heart as pure as spring water, would be willing to walk side by side with him, sharing the joys and sorrows. Qin Guanzhi was so fortunate to have met such a beautiful woman. He truly wanted to bring her home immediately for his parents to see.

"Sir, let's hurry back to the inn. If we're any later we won't be able to catch the morning market." Seeing his son staring at Sister Ruan with a foolish look on his face and no longer noticing anything, Yu Yu quickly broke the awkwardness and changed the subject.

"Ayu is right, let's go quickly." Ruan Chuyin took the opportunity to respond and lowered her slightly red face.

As the morning light breaks, walking on the bluestone slabs, feeling the fresh air and the time-honored charm of this ancient street, my mood becomes peaceful and beautiful.

The bun shop at the corner of the street has opened. Batches of soft, snow-white buns are emitting bursts of steam from the stove, attracting passers-by to stop and look.

God rewards hard work, Ruan Chuyin couldn't help but quicken her pace.

In addition to the fragrant braised pork and yesterday's five quick dishes, she added two new dishes today: shiitake mushrooms and scrambled eggs and grilled eggplant, both of which are simple and affordable dishes that go well with rice.

"Miss Ruan, how can this egg be so smooth?" Qin Guanzhi stared blankly at the silky smooth egg, his eyes filled with disbelief. It was so smooth that it was almost as tender as a stewed egg.

"Try it." Ruan Chuyin handed the chopsticks to him and Yu Yu with a smile. After taking a bite, the two of them couldn't stop eating. They picked up the chopsticks so quickly that their shadows appeared.

Ruan Chuyin simply filled a bowl of rice and let them eat as much as they wanted.

Not only is the shiitake mushroom omelet delicious, but the grilled eggplant is also surprisingly tasty.

Why was Ruan Chuyin always able to create delicacies they had never tasted before? Could she be the reincarnation of the master chef? Or was one of her ancestors a royal chef? No, not even a royal chef could create such delicious dishes.

With the delicious food in front of him, Qin Guanzhi no longer worried about his thoughts. He and Yu Yu finished a whole plate of rice in a blink of an eye, feeling extremely satisfied.

Suddenly they realized their own gaffe, froze in an instant, and their ears turned red.

"Miss Ruan's cooking is truly delicious," Qin Guanzhi explained, his eyes evasive. He had just had breakfast, and it was rude to eat so much.

"Sister Ruan, every dish you cook is delicious, so delicious that I can't stop eating it. I'm now looking forward to lunch and dinner." A Yu put down his chopsticks, touched his round belly and sighed.

They only had breakfast to eat leisurely, and the next two meals were like a war, where they had to grab a few bites whenever they had a chance.

"If you like it, I'll keep some warm on the stove for lunch. I'll make you some seafood fried rice in the evening." Ruan Chuyin smiled happily, her eyes curved into beautiful crescents.

The seafood in Wushui Town is cheap. I bought some squid and prawns yesterday. The quantity was not much, so I thought I would keep them for myself.

"Okay!" Yu Yu was excited and was the first to respond loudly.

Qin Guanzhi found the term seafood fried rice novel, but he suppressed his doubts. He knew that if Ruan Chuyin made it, it would definitely bring him a unique surprise.

"Mr. Qin, aren't you curious about why my eggs are so smooth and tender? Come and watch me cook this dish later?" Ruan Chuyin invited. He and Yu Yu could learn a few more dishes, and she would have more time to do more things.

"Great!" Qin Guanzhi and Yu Yu were overjoyed. Once they learned how to cook, Ruan Chuyin wouldn't have to work so hard. It was hard to imagine them letting a woman as beautiful as a delicate flower be the chef. Even harder to imagine was that this delicate flower actually enjoyed it, showing no sign of displeasure at all.

Before 9 o'clock, many customers came to the restaurant, all of them were the group who ordered braised meat yesterday.

The first person to arrive was the old lady, who brought her little grandson with her today.

During their casual conversation, Ruan Chuyin learned that the old woman's surname was Huang and she lived on Wuping Street. Because her eldest son was busy working as a trader at the dry dock, she would come to the dock every day to bring him food.

"Auntie, here's the pound of braised pork you ordered. Take it." Ruan Chuyin, wearing a lotus-colored veil, revealed a pair of large, watery eyes. Standing in the cramped little shop, she was like a ray of sunshine, illuminating the Mingyue Restaurant with brightness and warmth. The old woman felt her heart melt, and she immediately ordered another half pound of braised pork.

The customers behind were attracted by Ruan Chuyin's pure and flawless eyes, and followed the old woman's example and bought more.

"Miss, what's your name?" A young porter asked shyly, scratching his head.

"My last name is Ruan. Take the half pound of braised pork."

Qin Guanzhi watched the interaction between the two people with deep eyes, silently took the long-handled spoon from Ruan Chuyin's hand, and started to serve the guests behind her.

"Sister Ruan, is the pork ribs and corn soup almost ready?" Yu Yu chimed in with great interest.

Ruan Chuyin's attention instantly shifted to the large pot of bone soup, and she hurried to the kitchen to check. She would add some more lotus root to the soup later.

When making food, we must focus on one idea and one taste. Only by being slightly different every day can we keep our customers happy and increase their loyalty to Mingyue Restaurant.

By noon, the restaurant was packed, with a line stretching halfway down the street. The popularity of Tomorrow's Restaurant drew many passersby to stop and dine, while also causing dissatisfaction among other businesses.

"Make way, make way, get out of my way!" A young man with a strong voice walked in, followed by two burly men with fierce looks on their faces, which made people afraid.

The three of them squeezed out a narrow path in the crowded lobby.

Yu Yu's pupils trembled. What he was worried about had finally happened. He quickly came to the young master's side, puffed out his chest, and shouted with forced composure, "What are you doing?"

"Ha, kid, you're not big, but you're so arrogant. You're just yelling at me without even realizing who I am. You're blind!" Qu Haoyue kicked over the chair next to him and took two steps forward. The precious fan in his hand flew around, and his eyes kept flicking between Qin Guanzhi and Yu Yu's faces.

"Little pretty boy, how come I've never seen you before? Don't you know that this street is under my control?" He looked imposing, like an eagle with its wings spread, staring at the "fat meat" in front of it.

The surroundings were as quiet as a cicada. Why did the little bully from Wu'an Street come here? Oh no, the owner of this place is going to be in trouble.

Some customers who did not want to cause trouble left the store, and the space in the lobby suddenly became spacious.

"I wonder what brings you here at dinner time?" Qin Guanzhi clenched the spoon in his hand and looked calmly at the red-robed man in front of him.

This man was fair-skinned and slightly plump. When he spoke, he looked up with his nose in the air, emitting bursts of fierce air. He looked like a domineering man.

"What can I do for you? The line at your restaurant almost fills up the entire street. Are you the only one doing business? Other shops don't need to open? Are they just waiting to starve?" Qu Haoyue raised his chin and asked with disdain, the treasure fan in his right hand almost touching Qin Guanzhi's nose.

With a "pa" sound, the treasure fan fell to the ground.

Qin Guanzhi's eyes suddenly became darker, and a layer of hostility gradually gathered in them. He didn't want to fight in public, but this person was too domineering, and he felt that he might not be able to endure it.

"Master, Miss Ruan is still inside." Yu Yu reminded quietly. What if Miss Ruan saw the Master's fierce side and became afraid of him in the future? A man's image is very important when he's out and about, especially for a gentle and handsome man like the Master.

"Pick it up!" Qu Haoyue's face darkened completely. No one on this street had ever dared to turn their backs on him. This pretty boy must be tired of living like this!

He winked at the two big men beside him, and in the blink of an eye, all the guests in the lobby were kicked out.

"If you pick it up, I'll break one of your legs. If you don't pick it up, I'll break both of your legs." Qu Haoyue swung his robe and sat down, looking like he was waiting to see a good show.

"Get out!" Qin Guanzhi said in a stronger tone. He moved out of the stove and walked in front of the three people.