The Bully General's Spiritual Husband

Manager Zhang and Xiao Si respectfully saw Yin Baicai and the other person out the door, feeling very happy. They believed that if this matter succeeded, their restaurant's business would definitely recover.

They had never seen any other business in Qingshui Town that implemented such a "points-based membership" system.

Moreover, the two dishes that Young Master Yin made were quite good.

Manager Zhang instructed the head chef not to spread the recipe, and Chef Chen naturally wouldn't. He had worked at Hongxi Restaurant for over ten years, and seeing the restaurant's business so poor made him feel bad too.

After all, his former employer had been incredibly kind to him; without his employer's trust, he wouldn't have been able to rise from a lowly vegetable cutter to a head chef.

At the same time, Manager Zhang also instructed the two not to reveal Young Master Yin's matter, fearing that other restaurants might offer higher prices and poach him.

Although it hasn't been implemented yet, he's confident he's made the right judgment; Young Master Yin's method will surely revive his restaurant.

He Miao watched as Yin Baicai and the other person walked out of Hongxilou and sneered disdainfully: "Two poor bastards, they only deserve to eat at that dilapidated restaurant that's about to close down."

Yin Baicai didn't hear what he said, otherwise she would have come back and slapped him twice.

He's just a worker, why does he look down on people? Who's any more noble than whom?

Yin Baicai and her companion had just stepped onto the street when they were spotted by Zhou Xiaosan, who was coming out of the gambling den.

Zhou Xiaosan, who was already dejected from losing money, immediately broke into a wide smile, walking quickly toward the two of them: "Little brother, I've finally seen you! Why haven't you been coming to the gambling den lately? It's been so long since I've seen you. You don't know how many people at the gambling den have been looking for you."

Upon hearing Zhou Xiaosan mention the gambling den, Li Zhe recalled the time this young man had gone to the gambling den alone, and his sharp gaze turned toward Zhou Xiaosan.

Zhou Xiaosan was startled. The tall man looked quite frightening, especially the scar on his face, which made him look like a vicious villain.

He grabbed Yin Baicai and said, "Young man, why are you hanging out with this guy who doesn't look like a good person!"

"If you don't want your hand to be crippled, let go now." Li Zhe said coldly as he looked at Zhou Xiaosan holding onto Yin Baicai's sleeve.

Startled, Zhou Xiaosan immediately let go of the sleeve he was holding.

Yin Baicai then remembered that the person in front of her was the one who had argued with Lai Mazi at the gambling den last time.

"Oh, it's you! It's because my family won't let me go to the gambling den!" Yin Baicai said, glancing at Li Zhe.

Zhou Xiaosan realized that the terrifying-looking man was the older brother of the skinny guy. The two brothers didn't look very alike.

However, in order to get Yin Baicai to continue gambling and for him to benefit as well, Zhou Xiaosan braced himself and said to Li Zhe, "Brother, why don't you let your younger brother go to the gambling den? His gambling skills are exceptional. He won every single time last time. I, Zhou Xiaosan, have never seen anyone with such amazing gambling skills before!"

“No, we’re rich at home.” After saying that, he pulled Yin Baicai around Zhou Xiaosan, who was blocking their way, and left.

Zhou Xiaosan shouted from behind, "Think about it! This is a great way to make money!"

Yin Baicai looked at Li Zhe, who was holding her hand tightly, with amusement and deliberately asked him, "Li bully, aren't you curious? How come a farmer's boy like me gambles and has all sorts of crazy ideas in his head?"

Li Zhe paused briefly, turned to look at Yin Baicai, and said, "Everyone has their own secrets. You'll tell them when you want to."

"Do you have secrets too?" Yin Baicai asked, looking curiously into Li Zhe's eyes.

Li Zhe nodded.

Yin Baicai immediately understood. Just as she suspected, no wonder he hadn't pressed her for answers when she was caught at the gambling den last time. It turned out he also had secrets he couldn't tell anyone.

But that's fine too. If you don't ask, I won't ask, and we can all keep our own secrets.

Since Li Zhe stopped pressing Yin Baicai about the gambling den last time, Yin Baicai has been more open and honest with Li Zhe at the restaurant, telling Manager Zhang about his methods without any hesitation.

He wasn't afraid that Li Zhe would possess him like a ghost and use him as a sacrifice, just like in the movies.

Surprisingly, this bully Li is actually quite nice.

Being with him is worry-free; he won't ask you unnecessary questions.

Yin Baicai suddenly remembered that the family hadn't bought any candles. He had taken a bath in the dark yesterday and even bumped his leg on the stove stone.

But he was in pain for half the night.

I pulled my hand away from Li Zhe's. This bully Li has such big hands; he made my hand sweat a lot while holding mine.

After pulling his hand away, Yin Baicai wiped it on his trouser leg; it was sweaty and uncomfortable.

In Li Zhe's eyes, this scene appeared as Yin Baicai looking down on him, a hint of loneliness flashing in her eyes.

Yin Baicai's next words made his face brighten again, "Li bully, why are your hands so sweaty? They've made my hands sweaty and sticky. You should wipe your hands on your pants leg too."

Li Zhe thought to himself: It's not that he dislikes me, it's just that I made his hands sweaty.

"Let's go, didn't you want to buy candles? Let's go to the general store and take a look."

Li Zhe led Yin Baicai into the general store he knew well. The owner's smile almost overflowed when he saw Li Zhe.

This is their store's lucky charm! Every time he comes, he buys a lot of things. Although he doesn't look like a good person, he's very generous. He never asks the price of things and just pays.

The shopkeeper greeted him warmly, "Young master, what would you like to buy this time?"

“Ask him.” Li Zhe looked at Yin Baicai next to him, indicating that Yin Baicai wanted to buy something.

Yin Baicai asked with a smile, "How much are your candles, boss?"

"The fine ones are five coins, the medium and coarse ones are eight coins, and the coarsest ones are ten coins. Those with patterns are more expensive, especially the dragon and phoenix ones used at the wedding banquet, which cost thirty coins each. Young master, what would you like to order?"

Yin Baicai was astonished when she heard this. These candles were so expensive! Five coins could buy five eggs. No wonder Xiao She was reluctant to spend money on candles and finished all the work while it was still light.

Yin Baicai asked for ten thin candles, paid the money, and left.

He planned to go back and process the thin candles into thicker ones, then reuse them indefinitely, catching the dripping wax in a bowl and letting it solidify before reusing them.

When Li Zhe heard the shopkeeper mention the auspicious dragon and phoenix candles, he thought he should write it down so he could remember to buy them when he got married.

After leaving the grocery store, Yin Baicai and his companion returned to the village. He figured they could buy the workers' food later, after they had bought the bricks and tiles.

It's hot now, so everything I bought has gone bad. I don't have much money left from the loan I got from Li Zhe. Maybe I should sneak off to the gambling den again. I'm sure I won't get any money from Manager Zhang right now.

Yin Baicai thought to himself that he must shake off Li Zhe and take the opportunity to win some money from the gambling den, which should be enough to buy furniture.