Gu Zixiao finished what he needed to do very quickly, because he roughly guessed what the effects of the medicine were.

The reason he treated these people the way his own wife treated them was because he subconsciously felt that these people deserved it.

Therefore, he handled these matters quickly, finishing them in no time.

When Lan Yao saw Gu Zixiao come out, she asked, "How did it go? Are you done?"

Gu Zixiao: "It's all taken care of."

Lan Yao: "Do you think your method is effective?"

Gu Zixiao: "...If it's useless, can't we still torment them for a few days?"

Lan Yao: "That's true."

Lan Yao probably understood what Gu Zixiao wanted to do next.

The idea was probably to torture those people for a few days first, and then subtly hint at it in other ways, so that they would naturally release the cook's son.

but……

Lan Yao asked, "...How many days are we going to stay here? Didn't you say you had other tasks to do?"

Gu Zixiao: "...I estimate I can resolve this by tomorrow."

Lan Yao looked at the other person with a suspicious expression, while Gu Zixiao looked at Lan Yao with a determined expression.

Lan Yao: ...

Fine, whatever he says goes.

Anyway, she was quite confident in Gu Zixiao's work skills.

And so, Lan Yao and Gu Zixiao returned to the guesthouse.

It was already past midnight; even if Gu Zixiao had some ideas, they couldn't do anything about it.

You should know that the soundproofing in guesthouses isn't very good, so there are some things you really can't do there.

So, Gu Zixiao could only sleep with a resentful expression, hugging his wife.

Then, the next day, the couple got up and went out to eat, and they vaguely heard gossip circulating outside.

"Hey, have you guys heard?"

"Oh, that's what you're talking about? I've heard about it?"

"What exactly are you talking about?"

"Yeah, I'm also curious to know what's going on. It's driving me crazy."

"What else could it be? Those thugs got their comeuppance. I heard that somehow they suddenly became neither male nor female."

"Huh? Is that so?"

"Yeah, I've heard that when they see a man, they think about...you know what?! Oh my god, I'm so old, I'm too embarrassed to say it out loud."

"I heard that the same thing happened to people on the Red Revolutionary Committee's side as well?"

"Yes. I've heard about it too. I heard that when the higher-ups arrived, they found everything in complete chaos."

"How exactly is this chaos happening?"

"What other chaos could there be? It's just the same old stuff on the wedding night."

"Pfft, I must say you speak quite elegantly."

"There's nothing we can do. It's hard to say."

"Anyway, those who know, know."

Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao were standing not far away. Both of them were sharp-eared and sharp-eyed, so they naturally heard these gossips.

Gu Zixiao winked at Lan Yao, "Wife, you're really amazing."

Lan Yao knew why Gu Zixiao praised her; it must be because he was praising her medicine.

Lan Yao: "So-so, third in the world."

Gu Zixiao: "Wife, don't be so modest. You're so amazing."

Lan Yao is already immune to such praise.

She said, "Should we split up into two groups next?"

She's definitely going to report it.

Gu Zixiao knew what Lan Yao wanted to do, so he said, "No need. I've already written everything. We can just send it out in a bit."

Lan Yao: "...So, you also want to take the whistleblowing route?"

Gu Zixiao: "Of course."

That's so simple and straightforward!

Lan Yao gave him a thumbs up and praised him generously: "My Gu Zixiao is the most capable and smart one."

"Honey, I only came up with this idea because of you. When it comes to being clever, you're the best."

"...Okay. There's really no need for us to keep praising each other like this. To be honest, I'm getting a little hungry."

Lan Yao felt that if the praise continued like this, she might not be able to eat this meal today.

Gu Zixiao smiled gently and put his arm around his wife as they walked toward the seafood restaurant.

When they arrived at the restaurant, the chef had already noticed the two of them.

Yesterday, Gu Zixiao told me that his wife really likes seafood dishes, which the chef secretly scoffed at.

How many men in this world would cook for their wives?

Maybe!

Of course, this kind of man is practically one of a kind.

Anyway, he's been married to his wife for so many years, and even though he still dotes on her and is a great chef, he acts like a lord when he gets home. He avoids lifting a finger whenever possible, since his wife is there for him.

Therefore, the chef absolutely did not believe that Gu Zixiao would learn to cook for his wife.

At the time, the chef said that partly to test Gu Zixiao and partly to resolve his own issues.

Unexpectedly, Gu Zixiao actually helped him solve the problem.

He had just walked into the restaurant this morning when he heard about that incident. After hearing it, he was utterly astonished; his jaw nearly dropped.

How could such a thing happen?

However, a huge sense of joy immediately welled up in the chef's heart. He felt that this matter could definitely be accomplished and that his son would definitely come back.

Therefore, he smiles more when he sees Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao now.

The chef stepped forward and asked, "What would you like to eat today? The shrimp and crab are quite good. I've made crab roe xiaolongbao, crab roe noodles, shrimp, preserved egg and lean pork congee, and shrimp shumai."

After hearing the chef's list of dishes, Gu Zixiao said, "Then I'll have two servings of each."

The chef responded and went back to the kitchen.

They had already prepared all of this; all they had to do was put it in the pot.

So, Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao only had to wait a few minutes before the dishes they wanted were served.

Once they were on the table, Gu Zixiao first mixed the noodles for Lan Yao and then pushed them in front of her: "Eat this first."

Lan Yao accepted the dish with a smile and began to savor the crab roe noodles. Because the crabs were large and fresh today, the crab roe noodles were especially delicious, so delicious that Lan Yao's tongue almost dried out.

Not to mention, the noodles only have a tiny bit of salt in them, which doesn't overpower the flavor at all. It blends perfectly with the natural salty and savory taste of the seafood. Plus, the noodles are chewy and smooth. When eaten with the crab roe, the taste is simply amazing.

Lan Yao squinted her eyes, and Gu Zixiao felt that the crab roe soup dumplings were almost cooled, so he let Lan Yao eat them.

However, she still reminded Lan Yao to be careful, "Be careful, it's hot. There should be soup in it."

Gu Zixiao had recently learned about many different cuisines, so she roughly knew that this dish must be served with soup.

Lan Yao nodded: "I understand."

The chef, sitting not far away watching the two of them, realized that Gu Zixiao wasn't just saying it; he genuinely doted on his wife. His feelings became quite complicated.