Dean Bai, dressed in a long gown and looking like a wealthy businessman, stood at the entrance of the small restaurant.

On both sides, someone said, "I don't know what to eat, so I'll just grab something random today."

The banner reads "Whatever".

"This name is quite meaningful." Dean Bai walked in and sat down.

The restaurant was really small, with only ten tables, each seating four people, but it was very clean and tidy.

Xiaoqing called out, "Little sister, we have guests!"

Then he hid in the kitchen. His face hadn't healed yet, and wearing a face mask made it inconvenient to greet customers, lest they mistake it for a shady business.

"We have spicy pork ribs today, want some?"

Dean Bai looked up at Lin Shuyun, who was dressed in a narrow-sleeved, neatly styled Taoist nun's headdress, and asked, "Can't you order food here?"

This woman is the wicked woman Shi Feng mentioned.

Lin Shuyun smiled and said, "Our shop is called 'Whatever,' and we sell whatever we make. You can't order dishes; our main idea is that customers can do whatever they want."

"If you want to eat, please sit down and eat. If you don't want to eat, you can have a cup of tea and leave. However, since you are our first customer, the meal is on the house."

Dean Bai chuckled, "When guests come, you should follow the host's lead. What's the point of running a restaurant if guests can't get the food they want?"

"Eat it or don't, it's up to you!"

Old Xu came in from outside carrying two packets of seasonings. When he saw Dean Bai, he glared at him with a huff.

Why is this guy here? If he finds out that Yun's cooking is delicious, he'll come here every day.

If Yun finds out, what if he's not a poor, homeless old man and they kick him out?

"Old man, these are our guests, our providers. We can't treat them like this. We should be friendly and make them feel at home," Lin Shuyun said seriously as she took the condiments from Old Man Xu.

Dean Bai's eyelids twitched upon hearing this: "Our bread and butter?"

This person is more like his benefactor.

Old Xu nodded in agreement. "Yun girl, I've got it. Here's the seasoning; I'll serve tea to the guests."

Seeing that the old man was teachable, Lin Shuyun took the seasonings and prepared to serve the dishes before going into the kitchen.

"Xiaoqing, make the fire bigger."

Xiaoqing absentmindedly tended the fire.

Why is Bai Heng here? He won't recognize him, will he?

Oh no, this Wuyun Town is really weird.

When Dean Bai saw that the teacher actually served him tea, he almost knelt down.

Sitting under Old Xu's warning gaze, my buttocks felt like they were being pricked with needles.

I want to speak, but I don't dare.

If someone were to call someone "teacher" in this situation, the teacher would probably be beaten to a pulp.

"This tea is called 'Summer Relief Tea.' It's so hot, please have more, guests." Old Xu poured a cup of tea and smiled as he looked at Dean Bai.

"Okay, okay, thank you, thank you." Dean Bai was sweating profusely.

He had Shi Feng keep an eye on things and only came in when the teacher wasn't around. Unexpectedly, he came back before he even sat down.

That kid Shi Feng, he deliberately tricked him, didn't he?

"Spicy pork ribs, ready to serve."

Lin Shuyun, from the kitchen, called out.

Old Xu personally served the dishes, smiling as he asked, "Since you are our first guest, we'll give you a complimentary side dish. Would you like some rice?"

Dean Bai was probably hungry; his mouth watered as he looked at the ribs in front of him, and his words came out faster than his thoughts.

"want."

Old Xu rolled his eyes and brought over some side dishes and rice.

The side dish was cold tofu salad.

When Dean Bai saw the teacher go back inside, he quickly picked up a piece of pork rib with his chopsticks.

My eyes lit up when I put it in my mouth!

No wonder the teacher stayed here and wouldn't leave; even a royal chef couldn't make this taste the same!

No, he'd never eaten dry ribs without broth before.

The Lin family, a wicked woman, abused and tricked a mentally challenged teacher into doing work.

The teacher left this for the food! Shi Feng, that kid, doesn't know that, how could he not?

A short while later, Old Xu brought out a large plate of ribs, sat down, and started gnawing on them.

Dean Bai looked up and saw that the man was seventy years old and could still eat like this.

Teacher, how come your teeth are getting better and better?

After finishing his meal, Old Xu wiped his mouth and said, "Girl, it's almost time. Pack up the food box, I'm going to deliver it to that kid Jiang Changtian."

Lin Shuyun packed the food and took out the food box. "Send it for three more days. After the college entrance exam, when time is less tight, we can stop sending it and let him come back to eat by himself every day."

Time is tight right now, so I chose to deliver the food.

Old Xu grinned, picked up the food box, and went out.

Dean Bai also finished his meal, including the complimentary plate of cold tofu salad, which he ate cleanly.

"It tastes delicious. Here's the money for the meal." He placed one tael of silver on the table.

"You're the first guest, so the meal is on the house." Lin Shuyun explained, lifting the curtain.

Dean Bai acted as if he hadn't heard anything and went out.

Lin Shuyun walked over, picked up the silver, tossed it up, and caught it again.

With a smile, she said, "A big spender indeed, paying an ounce right off the bat. Xiaoqing, next time you see someone dressed in silk who looks very wealthy, remember to charge them more."

What a great start! It seems her restaurant is doing really well.

"That guest doesn't seem like a businessman," Xiaoqing reminded Lin Shuyun, seemingly unintentionally.

Bai Heng is the dean of the academy and a highly learned scholar. If Jiang Changtian could get on his good side, he might be able to give him some pointers.

Jiang Changtian's scholar title is now secure.

"You have such good eyesight?" Lin Shuyun looked at Xiaoqing with a smile.

Xiaoqing immediately blushed and said, "I've seen a lot of people in the building before, so I thought this person must be a scholar."

Oops, I've been too talkative.

"I don't care. Anyone who comes in to eat is a customer. As long as they don't cause trouble while eating, they can just pay."

Lin Shuyun could easily tell that the man wasn't a businessman. Although he dressed like one, his scholarly and refined demeanor was undeniable, suggesting he likely came from an academy.

Anyway, she doesn't know anyone, so it doesn't really matter to her who she is.

Dean Bai left the small restaurant.

As soon as they turned the corner, Old Xu pulled Dean Bai aside.

"What are you here for?"

Old Xu's eyes were filled with utter disdain.

Dean Bai stumbled as he was pulled, not daring to show any anger. He lowered his voice and said, "Shi Feng said you were being bullied and couldn't even get meat. I came to check on you."

Old Xu's eyes widened in anger. "That's a blind, stupid brat. He's wasted his big eyes. Why are you listening to his nonsense?"

Dean Bai changed the subject, "Teacher, regarding your illness... I'll take you home after the college entrance exam."

Zhang Yuan is in the capital. I originally thought I would definitely find the miracle doctor on this trip, but now it seems that the miracle doctor is probably not in Wuyun Town.

"Shut your mouth! Do I look like a sick person? Don't worry about me."

"And tell those two idiots to get lost. If they dare to hang around in front of me again, believe me, I'll beat them up!"

Old Xu raised his hand to hit Dean Bai on the head.

Dean Bai immediately covered his head.

Old Xu made a feint, carrying the food box as he walked away, muttering to himself, "Honestly, how come I can't remember when I took in a disciple like you? And two such stupid grand-disciples too."

Dean Bai: You old man, even in your deteriorating mind you still don't forget to scold me!

Feeling wronged, he followed not far from Old Xu and saw his teacher delivering food to Jiang Changtian from afar.

"Godfather, you are too late today."

Dean Bai rubbed his eyes. Wait, what did that kid lip-sync to as "teacher"?

Did it start too fast and make my eyes blurry?

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