The purpose of the meal was supposed to be to discuss business, but unfortunately, almost no one spoke at the table. Everyone was busy eating until all the food had been eaten, and only then did they stop, still feeling unsatisfied.

Even Ning Ye let out a satisfied burp, "Everyone, I think what I made was pretty good, right?"

Master Lanyue gave a thumbs up and said, "Not just good, it's absolutely excellent! How exactly did you make it? Tell me quickly, so I can try it myself when I get back."

Sikong Changfeng retorted directly, "You gluttonous fellow, all you ever think about is this little bit of food! I think you should just change your name to Lazybones."

"Hey, you old codger, you can't stand not arguing for a day, can you? I'm too lazy to argue with you today. If you're not convinced, let's go outside and have a go. I want to see if your swordsmanship is really that good."

The two of them walked out noisily, looking like they were really about to have a big fight. But Ning Ye had seen this situation many times before, and now he didn't even bother to speak. After all, he knew that the two of them were unlikely to actually fight.

After eating and drinking his fill, Ning Ye was in the mood to deal with Zhao Mingjing. "Young Master Zhao, we've only met a few times. It seems a bit much for you to suddenly ask me to hand over the soap-making method. However, this matter is not unsolvable."

Zhao Mingjing said directly, "If Young Master Ning has any conditions, just state them. If I can meet them, I will naturally agree."

"There are two conditions. First, no matter how many counterfeit products you sell, I will take 30% of the profits. Second, I want to open a restaurant. I wonder if you would be willing to do it with me?"

Zhao Mingjing asked, somewhat puzzled, "Young Master Ning, if you're talking about doing business, there's no need to drag me into it. Besides, you can do this business just as well without me."

Ning Ye shook his head and said, "My second condition is not being mentioned to you, but to the person behind you. If you agree, we can discuss this matter. If you don't agree, then please ask Young Master Zhao to return."

Zhao Mingjing's heart stirred, and he asked, "Young Master Ning, have you figured something out?"

"Not really, but the fact that he traveled all the way from the capital to meet with business, and didn't care about the cost of the trip, suggests that Young Master Zhao's family must be extraordinary. So, we might be able to help him with something."

"Does Young Master Ning mean that he intends to open this restaurant directly in the capital?"

Ning Ye nodded and said, "That's right. You saw the hot pot just now. I'm willing to teach you the method. After we go back, you can open a restaurant in the capital under my name."

"Young Master Ning has quite a plan. He only provided a method, but I have to cover all the other expenses. If the restaurant is too small, it won't be presentable, so the cost will definitely be considerable."

In the capital, land is incredibly valuable, but Ning Ye's actions weren't entirely intended to trick Zhao Mingjing. Rather, he wanted to see just how much influence Zhao Mingjing had. If he readily agreed, it would mean that the other party's background was probably beyond his imagination.

"We're just doing what we need. Of course, we can split the restaurant's profits 50/50, and you can keep the money for now. I hope I'll need it when I go to the capital someday."

Zhao Mingjing smiled and said, "Alright, since that's the case, then I'll agree to Young Master Ning's request. I can fulfill both of these conditions. How about we name this restaurant 'Welcome Guests'?"

Ning Ye's smile widened. It was a good thing to be able to cooperate with a capable person. "Welcoming guests, winning guests from all directions, is quite a good name. I hope that by the time I go to the capital, Welcome Guests will already be a household name in the capital."

After handing over all the production methods to Zhao Mingjing, Ning Ye and Zhao Mingjing signed a written contract, stating that once the item was sent to the government, the government would accept it and everything would be recognized.

Ning Ye saw him off all the way to the door. "Young Master Zhao, last time we parted in haste, and this time it's another hasty farewell. I wonder if we'll have the chance to sit down and have a long talk next time we meet?"

Zhao Mingjing smiled slightly, "As I said before, if we are destined to be together, everything is possible; if we are not, we cannot force it."

Zhao Mingjing left just like that, with a touch of nonchalance. It was precisely this kind of person who didn't care about anything that earned Ning Ye's appreciation.

Slightly tipsy, Ning Ye hurriedly returned to his room. Lin Qinshu was embroidering, but unfortunately, once Ning Ye came in, it would be extremely difficult for her to continue embroidering.

Ning Ye embraced Lin Qinshu from behind and whispered in her ear, "My wife, it's getting dark a bit early. Embroidering under the lamplight can strain your eyes. Why don't we do something else?"

Lin Qinshu blushed and said, "Husband, can you wait a little while? I'm almost done. You can be silly after I'm done."

Unfortunately, Ning Ye didn't give her that chance at all. He picked Lin Qinshu up and then, with a clever move, threw her onto the bed.

As for speaking? Sorry, there's no opportunity for dialogue in the following episodes.

The next morning, Ning Ye didn't get out of bed voluntarily; instead, he was woken up by Zhang Zifeng's frantic banging on the door.

Ning Ye seriously suspected that the force with which she knocked on the door meant that if it weren't for the latch, this little girl might have broken down the door for him.

Ning Ye opened the door, somewhat speechless. "Zhang Zifeng, do you know it's barely dawn? Are you planning to tear this door down?"

Zhang Zifeng, however, didn't care at all about Ning Ye's current state. Instead, she excitedly raised the thing in her hand.

When Ning Ye saw this, his eyes widened in surprise. Wasn't that right? Apart from giving Zhang Zifeng a few simple lessons during this period, Zhang Zifeng had been learning on her own the whole time.

Have I really created a kaleidoscope for myself?

Although this thing does look somewhat rough, it is indeed very similar to the kaleidoscope that Ning Ye made, no matter how you look at it.

"Brother Ning, look, I succeeded! You said I could do it too, and you weren't lying."

Ning Ye took the kaleidoscope and examined it carefully. Although it was indeed still lacking in many aspects, the colorful feel was captured perfectly, and the transparent glass was exactly as described.