Wuhan duck neck that transcends time

Chapter 202: The Great Fire

After landing safely, Cuihua and Chef Ai were astonished to find that their restaurant had been ravaged by a terrible fire. But the next question immediately arose: was the fire a simple accident or arson?

After overcoming numerous hardships and finally landing safely, Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, rushed back to the restaurant. However, as they got closer to the restaurant, they discovered that the sky was filled with thick black smoke, flames were shooting into the sky in the direction of the restaurant, and the entire street was dyed red by the fire.

Cuihua and Ai Lu's hearts sank to the bottom. They rushed to the restaurant without thinking, but when they arrived, all they found was ruins. The restaurant had been completely engulfed in flames, with charred tables and chairs, burned kitchen equipment, molten windows... a scene of utter devastation.

Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, were stunned. They couldn't believe their eyes. Their last glimmer of hope, their dreams, their hard work—all reduced to ashes. They fought back tears, trying to stay conscious. They began searching the ruins for any possible clues, attempting to find the cause of the fire.

They discovered that the fire appeared to have started in the kitchen. The fire on the stove ignited first and then quickly spread throughout the restaurant. However, Cuihua remembered turning off all sources of heat, including the stove, before leaving the restaurant. Furthermore, the restaurant door was locked when she left, and she noticed nothing unusual. So, how did the fire actually start?

Just as they were in pain and confusion, an astonishing discovery stunned them. In the ruins, they found some strange tracks. These tracks looked like footprints, but were much larger than human footprints, suggesting they were left by some kind of large animal. Following these footprints out of the ruins, they discovered a grove of trees behind the restaurant.

Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, exchanged a glance, a sense of foreboding rising within them. They cautiously entered the woods and discovered a charred tree trunk. There was a clear bite mark on the trunk, suggesting it had been bitten by some kind of animal. Further on, they found a large hole deep within the woods. The hole was pitch black, and they couldn't see what was inside.

Cuihua and Ai Lu's hearts raced. They realized the fire might not have been an accident, but arson. Moreover, the arsonist was likely the mysterious animal that left the footprints and bite marks. They decided to investigate the connection between the mysterious animal and the fire.

Over the next few days, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef embarked on a long investigation. They traveled throughout the city, asking nearby residents and business owners if they had seen any suspicious animals or people. However, most people said they hadn't seen anything unusual. The only clue was that someone claimed to have seen a large dog wandering around the restaurant before the fire.

Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef were in a predicament. They didn't know what to do next. Just when they were about to give up, an unexpected discovery rekindled their hope.

Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, arrived at the restaurant entrance to find it completely cordoned off. Fire trucks and ambulances were parked on the street corner, and a large crowd had gathered outside, their expressions of fear and tension evident.

"What happened?" Cuihua touched her dark circles with lingering fear, and couldn't help but shudder as she recalled the scene of the fire.

"It must be a major fire, we have to go check it out right away." Ai Lu Chef anxiously grabbed Cuihua's hand and rushed to the door.

The security guard blocked their way. "I'm sorry, the restaurant is currently under lockdown," he said apologetically.

“We are the restaurant owners and chefs, and we need to check the site,” Cuihua said urgently.

The gatekeeper was silent for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and finally let them through.

They followed the path of the burned-down restaurant to the staff. These people, wearing masks, skillfully searched the ruins for evidence, perhaps the origin of the fire. Noticing Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef's arrival, they immediately stopped what they were doing.

"Who are you?" a police officer asked.

“We are the restaurant owners and chefs, we need to know what happened,” Cuihua took a deep breath and calmly replied.

“This was a terrible fire, and we are investigating whether it was an accident or arson,” another police officer said.

"Why did it catch fire?" Ai Lu Chef asked in surprise.

“We are still investigating, but based on the location of the fire source found at the scene, we suspect that this was arson,” the police officer replied.

"Could this be retaliation against us?" Cuihua's feelings were complicated as she tried to think of possible reasons.

"We still need to investigate and confirm this. If so, we will find the culprit," the police officer replied seriously.

Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, silently gazed at the burned-down restaurant amidst the ruins, their hearts heavy with emotion as they thought of its former prosperity. They had poured so much thought and effort into building this restaurant, and now it was reduced to ashes.

They didn't say much, silently saluting and thanking the firefighters and paramedics in front of the restaurant. They also thanked the police for their investigation and swift response. However, many questions remained: was the fire a simple accident or arson?

That evening, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef sat in their bedroom, discussing the factors contributing to the fire and gossip.

“I think we have to investigate and see who tampered with our restaurant,” Cuihua decided.

“We can’t give up like this; we need to find the culprit. If it really was arson, he must be punished by law.” Ai Lu Chef was also very determined.

They decided to begin their own investigation, hoping to find useful clues. They returned to the burned-out restaurant, and this time they noticed some details. They discovered a section of the ground that hadn't burned, and suddenly realized this might be a trace left by the arsonist. They searched carefully and eventually found a strange package beneath the burned ground.

They carefully opened it and found a note and a photograph inside. The note read, "Your business is over!" The photograph showed an unidentified man.

They recognized the man; he was one of the people who had lent them money before, but Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef couldn't understand why he would set the fire.

They decided to go find him and unravel the mystery. They had to proceed with extreme caution to avoid any unforeseen consequences.

After Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef left the time tunnel, they discovered that their restaurant had been completely destroyed by a terrible fire. Cuihua couldn't help but wonder, why did their restaurant suddenly catch fire like this? Was it a simple accident, or was there some terrible conspiracy behind it?

Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, began investigating the cause of the fire. They discovered that the restaurant's front door had been forced open, indicating that someone had forcibly entered. The fire originated near the kitchen and was extremely intense, almost out of control.

Two brave girls embarked on a detective's investigation. Near the restaurant, they found a ring that appeared to have been dropped by the suspect. The ring bore peculiar patterns and seemed to possess special energy. Through analysis, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef discovered it was a technological ring from the future, capable of time travel.

This discovery shocked them, and they began to suspect that someone had deliberately used this time-travel ability to vandalize the restaurant. Moreover, because the restaurant was located near the time tunnel, this act of vandalism could have even more serious consequences.

Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef decide to track down this time traveler and uncover the conspiracy behind him. With the help of a scientist from the future, they create a special necklace that connects to the ring, allowing them to track the criminals' whereabouts by following the energy signals from the time travel.

They sneaked into the vicinity of the fire under cover of night. By tracking, they arrived at an abandoned factory building. In a hidden underground laboratory, they discovered a shocking scene.

It turns out that a group of scientists from the future, using their time-travel abilities, are attempting to manipulate past realities to achieve their own goals. They believe that starting a fire will trigger a chain reaction that alters history. And this fire is just one part of their plan.

Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chefs, bravely engage in a fierce battle with these scientists. Using their years of experience working in the restaurant industry, they outwit and outmaneuver the criminals. Ultimately, they successfully prevent the fire from triggering a chain reaction and send the criminals back to the future.

After this series of thrilling events, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef realize that the ability to travel through time is not a tool to change history, but rather a force to explore the unknown and drive human progress. They vow to protect the restaurant and continue to provide customers with delicious food and happiness in the future.

After landing safely, Cuihua and Ai Lu, the master chef, were astonished to find that their restaurant was engulfed in a terrible fire. Smoke filled the entire area, and the air was thick with the smell of burning meat. The two of them rushed to the fire, trying to bring it under control as quickly as possible.

When they arrived at the scene, the entire restaurant had been reduced to ruins. Flames were still raging, the intense heat distorting the surrounding air. Firefighters were battling the blaze, but it seemed too intense for them to control.

Cuihua was heartbroken as she looked at the scene. She knew this restaurant was her life's work, now reduced to ruins. What worried her most was whether the fire was a simple accident or arson.

At the scene of the fire, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef discovered several suspicious points. First, they found some strange traces that looked like someone had deliberately damaged the electrical wires and gas pipes. Second, they also found some items that did not belong to the restaurant, such as some chemicals and flammable liquids.

These signs led Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef to suspect that the fire might not have been an accident. They decided to investigate further to find out the truth.

In order to investigate the cause of the fire, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef began their arduous work.

After a thrilling time-travel adventure, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef finally landed safely. Standing in front of the restaurant, they looked at the scene before them, filled with bewilderment. The once clean and tidy restaurant was now a ruin, engulfed in flames.

"What happened?" Cuihua exclaimed in surprise. "How did our restaurant become like this?"

Chef Ai frowned. He carefully observed the fire scene and found that the fire had not spread to the surrounding buildings; it seemed to be targeting only their restaurant. A thought flashed through his mind: this fire might not be an accident, but rather arson.

“I don’t think this fire is simple,” Ai Lu Chef said in a low voice. “We should call the police.”

Cuihua nodded and immediately dialed the fire department. Soon after, the fire brigade arrived and quickly began extinguishing the fire. After more than an hour of fighting the blaze, it was finally put out.

At the scene of the fire, firefighters collected evidence that confirmed Ai Lu Chef's suspicions. The fire was not accidental, but deliberately arson. This discovery shocked Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef; they couldn't understand who harbored such deep hatred towards them that they would set fire to their restaurant.

With the help of the police, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef began investigating the truth behind the fire. They visited nearby residents, asking if they had seen any suspicious persons, but they did not get any valuable clues.

“I think we should start with our restaurant’s competitors,” Ai Lu Chef suggested. “Perhaps someone is jealous of our business and wants to sabotage it.”

Cuihua agreed with his idea, and they decided to start their investigation with the surrounding restaurants. After some investigation, they discovered a restaurant called "Red Chili," whose owner, Li, had previously clashed with Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef over business competition.

After gathering sufficient evidence, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef reported the incident to the police. The police acted swiftly and arrested Li. During interrogation, Li confessed to his crime, admitting that he set fire to Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef's restaurant out of jealousy of their business.

Although the truth has finally come to light, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef are deeply saddened. Their restaurant is destroyed, their business is disrupted, and the future is filled with uncertainty. However, they are not discouraged but decide to face the situation bravely and start anew.

With the help of family and friends, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef began rebuilding their restaurant. They believe that as long as they stay true to their original aspirations and continue to provide delicious Wuhan-style duck necks, their restaurant will surely make a comeback and win the favor of more customers.

And so, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef demonstrated unwavering perseverance in the face of adversity. With their wisdom and courage, they rebuilt the restaurant step by step, striving for their dreams. In the process, they also gained more friendships and trust, making Wuhan duck neck's reputation grow ever stronger.

Ultimately, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef successfully rebuilt their restaurant, continuing to attract thousands of customers with their delicious Wuhan-style duck necks. The fire made them cherish everything they had even more and taught them the importance of facing difficulties bravely. From then on, Cuihua and Ai Lu Chef were even more determined to protect their business, bringing joy and satisfaction to every customer.

Chapter 202 of "Wuhan Duck Neck That Travels Through Time" has come to an end. Please look forward to the exciting story in the next chapter.