Shocking! In this matriarchal society, every man wants to marry me!

“Father!” Xia Muning looked at his father in shock.

“My child, your mother doesn’t know yet. Your mother wouldn’t be as merciful as I am, giving up on you would be better for both you and Lady Zhong.”

Xia Muning clenched her hands tightly, but a submissive voice came from her mouth: "...Yes."

Father Xia regained his usual kind demeanor, his tone extremely gentle, as if the tense atmosphere just moments before had been an illusion: "Child, bring your zither here, let your father hear how you play."

Xia Muning looked up abruptly: "Father. My brother has just passed away; there can be no musical instruments playing in the manor!"

"It's alright, your brother won't mind."

Xia Muning gave a low, cold laugh. So, even her father didn't love her brother.

"My child, you are so beautiful and outstanding, you should marry the most distinguished person in the world."

The most honorable person in the world is naturally His Majesty, who sits high on the throne, but for Yuan Jun An Private Kitchen, the most honorable are the diners who come here to enjoy the food.

Zhongtian's Yuanjun'an Private Kitchen has opened.

Xia Jin'an's culinary skills were already superb, and Zhong Tian praised them highly. When Zhong Tian finished all the food on his plate once again, she knew it was time to open a shop.

Firecrackers crackled and popped.

Located in a prime location, the place attracted curious onlookers as soon as it opened.

What are your signature dishes?

Xia Jin'an said fluently, "Braised pork, boiled sliced ​​pork, twice-cooked pork..."

The people around looked at each other, puzzled: "Never heard of it. What are the ingredients?"

"pork."

The diners immediately frowned: "Pork? What filthy stuff! Let's go, let's go somewhere else."

This pork has a strong, unpleasant smell and tastes bad; no matter how it's cooked, it can't compare to the deliciousness of beef or mutton.

Seeing that customers had come out of curiosity but left disappointed, Xia Jin'an couldn't sit still any longer.

He glanced at Nakata. Nakata looked at him encouragingly and told him, "You need to learn how to attract customers."

"Give it a try," Xia Jin'an encouraged herself in her heart.

He stopped yet another group of diners who were about to leave.

"Ladies, please wait a moment. Today, we wish to open our doors to welcome guests. We have our own unique skills to make a living. Wouldn't it be a pity if you didn't try our food? If you are not satisfied after eating, our shop will not charge you a single penny."

The woman at the head of the group seemed quite impressed with Xia Jin'an's appearance, and said with a hint of amusement, "Will you eat with us? If you do, we'll risk our lives to accompany this beauty, and we'll pay for the meal no matter how awful it is!"

The woman accompanying him let out a malicious jeer.

Xia Jin'an hesitated for a moment, seemingly wanting to agree, when Zhong Tian stepped forward and said with a smile, "This guest, we are a private kitchen, we only sell food, not women. If you want to buy sex, there are more suitable places."

Your thoughts were exposed, and the group of people, enraged, turned and left.

Xia Jin'an seemed rather regretful, and said to Zhong Tian, ​​"Zhong Niang, I have quite a few ways to deal with these people, and I won't let them take advantage of me."

Zhong Tian disagreed: "Jin An, you need to have the right attitude when opening a restaurant! We hope that Jun An Private Kitchen welcomes diners, not perverts. If we don't stop them from the beginning, there will be endless troubles later."

"Okay, I understand." Xia Jin'an nodded. No matter what, Zhong Niang's words always made sense.

On the first day, there were zero customers. When night fell and the lights came on, Xia Jin'an dejectedly prepared to close the shop.

"May I have a taste?" A familiar person appeared.

It's Lin Qingzhi!

Lin Qingzhi, holding a folding fan, stared intently at Xia Jin'an with his captivating peach blossom eyes: "Do you welcome me?"

Xia Jin'an frowned, not wanting to entertain him.

"We welcome guests from all directions, of course you are welcome." However, Zhongtian happily welcomed her in. This woman was a dissolute playboy who not only appreciated beautiful women but also delicious food.

"Zhongtian, I'm very picky. If you don't satisfy me, I won't be polite. If your bad reputation gets out, your shop probably won't be able to stay in business!"

Nakata said confidently, "You are our first customer today. If you are not satisfied, we don't need to serve anyone else. We can just close down and go out of business."

"You seem quite confident."

"Confidence is certainly there." Zhong Tian personally led Lin Qingzhi to a private room.

Xia Jin'an was busy in the kitchen.

Soon, the first dish was served.

"Braised pork, have a taste."

Lin Qingzhi carefully picked up a piece with her chopsticks, put it in her mouth, closed her eyes, and savored it.

This braised pork has tender and chewy lean meat that is dry but not tough, and smooth and sticky skin with layers of fat in the middle, making it very fragrant.

"The second round"

"Boiled sliced ​​pork..."

……

Lin Qingzhi didn't look at Zhong Tian until he had tasted all the dishes. "Madam Zhong, I'm not exaggerating when I say that if you keep up this level of taste, your private kitchen will soon become a sensation throughout the city."

Lin Qingzhi's words were not an exaggeration.

The next day, people tasted these dishes.

By the third day, the restaurant was already fully booked!

People who were initially unwilling to try it will have to wait at least half a month to place an order.

Just when everyone in the city thought this private kitchen would make a fortune, Nian Jun'an Private Kitchen issued an announcement.

"To ensure the quality of the dishes, only five tables are served each day, and customers are not allowed to order food; they have to eat whatever the restaurant makes."

When this strict rule was announced, some people grumbled and complained, while others cleverly and quickly went to reserve a table.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

However, on the fifth day, an accident suddenly occurred.

Yu Yijin, accompanied by several tall and burly servants, stormed into Yuan Jun'an Private Kitchen. He found Xia Jin'an cooking in the kitchen and slapped her hard across the face, drawing blood from the corner of her mouth. His tone was venomous: "Xia Jin'an, where is Xia Wen?"

Where is Xia Wen?

Xia Jin'an stood there stiffly, unsure how to answer Yi Jin's question.

Does he know? Is he here to take revenge on me?

Yu Yijin was initially somewhat uncertain, but seeing Xia Jin'an's state, he became extremely angry.

Yu Yijin was filled with regret! That day, his personal attendant told him that Xia Wen had quietly left.

His first reaction was that it was good that he was leaving. He was not yet married, his fiancé lived in the mansion, and had such a bad reputation. He had been ridiculed by his half-brothers many times, both openly and secretly. His father had also approached him, implying that he could reject the marriage and that he would find him another marriage.

Yu Yijin refused his father's offer, telling him, "A loyal servant does not serve two masters, and a good man does not marry off his children."

But deep down, I still hope that he can leave on his own.

He vividly remembers his impatient expression and vicious tone at the time: "Good riddance, it would be best if you died out there."

Unexpectedly, he never came back.

one day.

He thought: She's probably hanging out in some brothel; a leopard can't change its spots.

Three days.

She may have made some new friends and is still drunk.

Five days.

She may have returned to the Xia residence…

Eighth day:

She's probably in debt again and is being chased by creditors.

十日

11th

12th

The unease in his heart, like the approaching night, kept spreading.

He went to the Xia residence, but the Xia residence said no one saw him. He went to a brothel, but the madam shook her head nervously. He went to a gambling den, but there was nothing there either.

A perfectly healthy person has simply vanished, without a trace!

He overheard by chance that Xia Wen seemed to have mentioned Xia Jin'an's name when he left that night.

May you have a peaceful summer!

This is the last straw I can find to save myself.

He touched his stomach. If Xia Wen never appeared again, his future would be ruined.