The Bully General's Spiritual Husband

Hongxilou has recently launched many new dishes, which are especially suitable for eating when the summer weather is hot and humid.

Yin Baicai also sent a lot of ice to Hongxilou, which made Manager Zhang make a fortune.

Hongxilou's summer drinks are most popular among the people of Qingshui Town, such as: iced glutinous rice balls, iced mung bean soup...

Looking at the thriving business across the street, Wang, the owner of Fumanlou Restaurant next door, and He Miao were filled with jealousy and resentment.

Now that their Fumanlou restaurant has become deserted, Manager Wang's face grew increasingly gloomy as he looked at the scattered customers.

He went to the Jin residence to pay the money the day before yesterday and was scolded by Master Jin. Now he is extremely busy and overwhelmed.

He Miao glared resentfully at Xiao Si, who was smiling and greeting customers across the street. Feeling indignant, she walked in and said, "Manager, you need to think of a solution! Look, all our customers have gone to the other side."

Manager Wang was already in a bad mood after being scolded by his master, and now even He Miao came to him to complain. He said unhappily, "What can I do? Our schemes have all been seen through by the other side. Even when I arranged for someone to secretly poach their chef, he refused. What else can I do?"

He Miao suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought, "Shopkeeper, we can go and find the young master. He will definitely find a way. He knows a lot of people. Besides, even if something big happens, the county magistrate will back him up."

He Miao's reminder struck Manager Wang. Oh right! How could he have forgotten to ask the young master for help? After all, this was also part of the Jin family's business.

Even if something goes wrong, there's still the county magistrate's connections. How much ability can Zhang Quan possibly have?

Can his backing be stronger than mine? The county magistrate is Master Jin's son-in-law; even if he makes a scene at the county government, probably no one will pay him any attention!

Thinking of this, Manager Wang's face lit up with joy, and he said to He Miao, "Go to Hua Man Lou and find the young master, and tell him to invite him to Fu Man Lou for dinner today."

He Miao nodded: "I understand, please rest assured, shopkeeper."

He Miao rolled her eyes at the person opposite her, then walked towards Hua Manlou with a happy expression.

Yin Baicai is currently at home making ice blocks to take to town to sell tomorrow, unaware that her purse, Hongxilou, is about to face a major crisis.

Yin Baicai mixed the saltpeter and water according to the ratio and directed Li Zhe to help move it to a shady corner to place it.

Li Zhe was also amazed. He never expected that such inconspicuous little stones on the mountain could be made into ice blocks. Cai Ge'er is really clever.

Even something so insignificant can earn money; I've struck gold!

Li Mo is staying at Yin Baicai's house to sleep as usual today. He's already in bed early, his little head fixed on the two people busy in the yard.

Having sold quite a few today, Yin Baicai figured there would be many more customers tomorrow, since her prices were so much lower than the ice cream shop's. Since she wasn't busy by herself, she called Li Zhe to help her out.

After the two finished making all the ice, it was already quite late. Yin Baicai yawned and said to Li Zhe, "You should go back and rest. I'll pay you a salary when I make a lot of money!"

Li Zhe nodded. Even if Cai Ge'er was given to him, he would be in charge of it after the wedding, so he might as well keep it for him for now.

When Yin Baicai returned to the room, Li Mo was already asleep on the bed. She moved Li Mo, who was on the outside of the bed, closer to the inside, blew out the candle, and lay down.

When He Miao arrived at Hua Man Lou, he heard from the servant at the entrance that Jin Cheng was still sleeping. He dared not wake Jin Cheng now, otherwise the consequences would be severe.

He Miao stopped at Hua Man Lou and chatted with the doorman. Anyway, business in the restaurant wasn't good, and with the manager there, things were manageable. He could even take a break.

Hua Manlou mainly does business at night, and now that Xiao Si is free, the two of them get along very well and chat more and more.

Xiao Si asked He Miao, "I heard that your Fu Man Lou restaurant's business has been taken away by the other side recently. You didn't come to see Young Master Jin about this, did you?"

"Yes, you don't know, the restaurant across the street is really treacherous..." He Miao kept talking badly about Hongxi Restaurant.

Xiao Si listened with some skepticism, occasionally echoing his words.

He Miao was also furious. He and Xiao Si came from the same village, but they never got along when they were young. When the restaurant where he worked was doing well, everyone in the village fawned over him.

Now, the restaurant where Xiao Si works is doing even better business, and everyone in the village is siding with him.

He Miao poured out all her grievances to Xiao Si of Hua Man Lou.

Several hours passed in the blink of an eye. Jin Cheng carried Qinghong downstairs. It was still early, and having had enough sleep, he naturally wanted to take her out for a meal.

He Miao and Xiao Si looked at Jin Cheng, who was heavily pregnant and smiling, as he walked downstairs. They approached him obsequiously and said, "Greetings, Young Master Jin."

Kim Sung nodded.

Just as he was about to leave, He Miao spoke up: "Young Master, Manager Wang said that a banquet has been prepared and that you should go to Fumanlou for dinner."

Jin Cheng's face was full of fat, making his eyes look even smaller. He squinted at He Miao and asked, "Who are you?"

He Miao smiled obsequiously, "Young master, I am a waiter at Fu Man Lou."

Jin Cheng naturally knew about Fu Man Lou; it was his own business. Recently, he had often heard his father complaining at home that Fu Man Lou was handing over less and less money. He wondered if Wang Fu had invited him to dinner because he wanted something from him.

However, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll go take a look. "Lead the way."

When He Miao heard that Jin Cheng was willing to go, his smile widened. He was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to persuade the young master, after all, everyone in Qingshui Town knew that this young master Jin had a strange temper.

When he's in a bad mood, he might even give you a beating. It seems I made the right choice coming today; the young master is clearly in a good mood.

Kim Sung took the woman in his arms and went with her.

Qinghong nestled shyly in Jin Cheng's arms like a willow swaying in the breeze, saying, "Young Master Jin, it's so wonderful that you're taking me out. I haven't been to Fumanlou for a meal yet!"

Jin Cheng placed his restless hand on Qinghong's buttocks, "Then I'll take you to try it today."

Soon, Kim Sung-sung boarded a carriage driven by a servant and slowly headed towards Fu Man Lou.

He Miao was also allowed to sit in the front and travel with the driver.

Manager Wang paced back and forth at the entrance of the restaurant, noticing that He Miao had not returned after several hours.

Countless thoughts raced through her mind: What if the young master refuses to help? Next month, she'll have to hand over even less money.

Manager Wang, who had been looking anxious, calmed down after seeing Jin Cheng's carriage.

Finally, they've managed to get the person over here. Let's see how Hongxilou can compete with them now. Maybe Zhang Quan will even be smiling as he hands over the entire recipe book to them.

Wang Fu, increasingly delighted by the thought, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

As soon as Jin Cheng's carriage stopped, Wang Fu greeted him with a smile: "We have been waiting for you, young master. The food and wine are ready. Please come in."

Jin Cheng was helped down from the carriage, and with his fat hand, he slapped Wang Fu on the shoulder, saying, "You're the one who knows how to handle things. Let's go!"

The pot-bellied Jin Cheng, with his arm around Qing Hong, strode into Fu Man Lou with his toes pointed outwards, like a fat turtle jumping around arrogantly.

Zhang Quan and Xiao Si, who lived next door, witnessed this scene and were both very worried.

Xiao Si: "Shopkeeper, you said they have the county magistrate backing them up. How are we supposed to compete with them now?"

Zhang Quan calmly said, "No matter what, I will hold onto the recipe. It was given to us by Young Master Yin. If we let them take it away, Hongxi Restaurant will be doomed."

Xiao Si said uncertainly, "Why don't we tell Young Master Yin about this? He's so smart, he should have a way to deal with it."