A peasant girl travels through time with a hospital, rising to become an empress.

Old Qiao is elusive; one moment he's nowhere to be seen, and the next he's sprawled out on the steps sunbathing. He can't break his long-standing habit, and his clean clothes are all wrinkled from his mess.

After hearing Nie Qianqian's words, he opened one eye and glanced at Nie Qianqian, then closed his eyes again.

Liu Yan is such a blabbermouth, how could she have given birth to such a eloquent daughter as Nie Qianqian? Anyone who hears this would be confused.

Sure enough, Liu Yan's eyes reddened after hearing Nie Qianqian's words. Liu Yan choked up a little, "You are also the most precious one in my heart."

Liu Xiong's words were not much better than Liu Yan's. After listening to Nie Qianqian's words, he did not say anything, but instead held Huang Zhenzhu's hand tightly with his own.

The group's attention was focused on the family, and they didn't notice that a carriage slowly drove by while Nie Qianqian was speaking.

The carriage curtain was gently lifted a corner, and the person inside looked at Nie Qianqian who was speaking…

"I never expected that such a insightful girl could exist in such a small county as Qinghe..."

"Teacher, what did you say?"

"Oh, it's nothing, I just met an interesting commoner."

After shopping, the group loaded their goods into the carriage and slowly drove to Guangjuxuan. Guangjuxuan had three floors, with overlapping eaves and brackets, creating an impressive atmosphere. A pair of stone lions stood on either side, looking majestic.

Liu Yan had already eaten at Guangjuxuan once, but she was still apprehensive when she came to the entrance of Guangjuxuan again. Liu Xiong, Huang Zhenzhu and Grandma Ma were all a little uneasy, while only Nie Qianqian, Old Qiao and a few children looked calm.

Huang Zhenzhu tilted her head slightly, looking straight at the towering corner tower, and exclaimed in sincere admiration: "This is truly magnificent! It deserves to be the premier restaurant in Qinghe County!"

Liu Xiong, standing to the side, also smacked his lips and said, "I wish Liu's Restaurant could be like this someday."

Hearing this, Huang Zhenzhu couldn't help but roll her eyes at Liu Xiong, thinking to herself: Her man is alright in other aspects, but sometimes he's just a bit silly.

She said irritably, "You really dare to think of anything."

Liu Xiong didn't take it seriously, chuckled, scratched the back of his head, and said, "Anyway, it doesn't cost any money."

Upon hearing this, Nie Qianqian wore a faint smile and uttered a widely circulated inspirational quote from her past life: "People, after all, should always have some dreams. What if they actually come true someday..."

The group stood at the entrance of Guangjuxuan, admiring the imposing three-story corner tower. Just then, they heard someone sternly instructing the waiter at the entrance, "Master Zhao is supposed to leave Qinghe County tomorrow. The new owner may arrive at any time. All distinguished guests who come and go recently must be treated with utmost care, as one of them may very well be the new owner. Be alert and report any suspicious activity to me immediately. If anything goes wrong, you'll be in big trouble!" The waiter nodded hastily in agreement.

The speaker was Chen Feng, the second shopkeeper of Guangjuxuan. He was slightly overweight. The shopkeeper who usually managed Guangjuxuan was from the Zhao family and was supposed to return to the capital with Zhao Xuanmu. Now that the shop had changed hands, he was temporarily in charge of the business.

After finishing his sentence, Chen Feng suppressed a yawn. He had spent the entire night in the Drunken Spring Pavilion, and by noon, he was already exhausted. After giving his instructions, he stepped into Guangjuxuan, but as he crossed the threshold, he became unsteady and almost fell. The waiter reacted quickly and caught him.

"Please be careful."

After carefully helping Chen Feng into the store, he turned around and saw Nie Qianqian and her group.

The young woman at the head of the group caught his eye; her radiant beauty surpassed even that of their eldest daughter.

Although the waiter was captivated by Nie Qianqian's beauty, his gaze fell upon the group's attire. They were dressed simply and plainly, suggesting they weren't from a wealthy family. After a moment's thought, the waiter didn't pay them much attention. He merely gave a casual greeting and gestured for them to enter.

"Gentlemen, please come inside." The waiter spoke politely, but his steps were unhurried, and he didn't even make a move to lead them in. Just then, he suddenly noticed another group of people arriving at the shop entrance; it was Mr. Chen, a well-known figure in the area.

Master Chen was a regular customer at the restaurant, known for his generosity and always ordering fine wines and dishes. He was a distinguished guest who couldn't be neglected. Upon seeing this, the waiter's face immediately lit up with a fawning smile. Without hesitation, he abandoned Liu Yan and the others and hurried over to greet Master Chen.

"Oh my, Mr. Chen, it's such an honor to have you here! Please come in, the private room upstairs has been prepared for you!" The waiter bowed and smiled obsequiously as he eagerly led Mr. Chen into the shop, completely forgetting about Liu Yan and her entourage who had just entered.

Seeing his two-faced attitude, Huang Zhenzhu couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "The waiter at Guangjuxuan really treats people differently based on their status, and he thinks he's all that."

Influenced by Nie Qianqian, Liu Xiong now understands that running a restaurant requires treating customers like one's bread and butter. No matter how cold the weather or how difficult the customer, one must greet them with a smile. How could he be like the waiter at Guangjuxuan, who treated customers differently?

He and Da Ma and Xiao Ma didn't treat guests like this at the small restaurant. Liu Xiong pursed his lips, feeling that his longing and admiration for Guangjuxuan had diminished somewhat.

Nie Qianqian frowned slightly. She'd noticed the waiters' poor attitude during her last visit, but thought it was an isolated incident. Now it seemed the service at this restaurant was seriously flawed. She remained silent and led everyone inside. However, once inside, no one came to serve them for a long time, so they had to find seats themselves. After sitting down, Nie Qianqian looked around and noticed there were significantly fewer waiters than last time.

Guangjuxuan is a property of the Zhao family. From the manager to the cooks and waiters, many of them are from the Zhao household. Zhao Xuanmu is leaving for the capital tomorrow, and all these people have been recalled to the Zhao residence, resulting in a severe shortage of staff at the shop.

With the manager gone and the owner changed, the remaining staff were filled with anxiety. They only greeted the high-ranking officials and dignitaries who frequented the shop with smiles, afraid of offending them, while treating ordinary customers perfunctorily.

Nie Qianqian had sharp ears and overheard the two waiters whispering to each other.

"We don't know who the new employer is or what kind of person he is. If it's a formidable character, we'll have to be careful from now on. If we're not careful, we might lose our jobs."

"Even if a new owner comes, we old guys will still have to keep it going. With how well we know this place, what can the new owner do to us?"

Nie Qianqian frowned and found an empty seat with her family.

After waiting for a while, a waiter came over, looked them up and down, and understood what was going on.

This group of people looked like country folk or ordinary people from the county town. They probably didn't have much money in their pockets, but since it was almost the New Year, they tightened their belts to come here for a meal and broaden their horizons because of Guangjuxuan's reputation.

The shop assistants had already developed a tacit understanding: when dealing with customers like this, there was no need to be overly polite; a little disdain would actually make them think that Guangjuxuan was even more remarkable.

The waiter slowly asked, "What would you like to eat?"