Having arranged to go to the tailor shop early this morning, Feng Mingshu quickly ate breakfast, put on her cotton-padded coat, grabbed her green schoolbag, and headed out.

"I'll give you a ride on my bike; it'll be faster."

Zhou Jinshan followed her into the yard, kicked off the bicycle kickstand, and said to her.

Feng Mingshu glanced at her watch, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and jumped onto the back seat. Before Zhou Jinshan could pedal hard, she quickly grabbed his waist.

There were many people riding bicycles with passengers on the street, and occasionally you would see young men and women hugging each other intimately like they were. Feng Mingshu gradually got rid of his discomfort.

With her face pressed against the man's broad back, most of the chilly morning wind was blocked, allowing her to freely enjoy the scenery on both sides.

The snow along the roadside has melted into water and seeped into the soil. The ice on the river has also melted, and the water is sparkling. The willow branches on the bank have quietly developed bumps, waiting for the spring breeze to blow so that they can sprout green buds.

The bicycle screeched to a halt, and Feng Mingshu realized that they had arrived outside the tailor shop.

She jumped out of the car and glanced at her watch, finding it was more than half an hour earlier than usual. She breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zhou Jinshan, who was locking the car, "I'm here. You can go home now. You don't need to stay here with me..."

Before she could finish speaking, the door to the tailor shop opened, and Master Qin glanced at the young couple and said, "Come in, both of you."

Zhou Jinshan glanced at Feng Mingshu with a smile, then picked up his car keys and walked towards the tailor shop.

Respecting his teacher, Feng Mingshu couldn't argue with Master Qin and could only let him in.

Master Qin was always strict in his teaching, and Feng Mingshu quickly got into the swing of things, completely unaware that Zhou Jinshan's gaze was fixed on her face as he watched her intently cutting and sewing. Her delicate body seemed to have gained a kind of resilience, exuding a unique beauty.

"Master, you've arrived so early today? Junior Sister is here too."

The eldest apprentice walked into the shop and greeted everyone warmly.

Feng Mingshu then raised his head, called out "Senior Brother" as usual, and then lowered his head to continue working attentively.

The eldest apprentice choked slightly, then saw his master staring at his junior sister as she worked, before turning his attention to Zhou Jinshan, who was dressed casually today.

"Comrade, you're my junior sister's boyfriend, right?"

Zhou Jinshan glanced at the other person with a calm expression, gave a light "hmm," and then looked away, his gaze returning to his own little girl.

The eldest apprentice trembled at the condescending gaze and immediately turned back to the shop in front.

The other apprentices arrived one after another, and without prior arrangement, they all went into the inner room. Upon seeing that tall, aloof figure, they all temporarily abandoned their original plans and returned to the front shop to work honestly.

Hey, there's nothing wrong with their scheme. They just want to befriend the junior sister and get her to say a few good words about them to their master, so they can get the next permanent position.

Although the first three apprentices were already full-time employees, they had children and relatives at home, and none of them complained about having too many job openings.

But the junior sister's boyfriend looked like someone not to be trifled with, so she decided to wait until he left.

Unexpectedly, this wait lasted from morning until noon.

Before they could even greet him, this formidable man, along with his junior sister, invited their master to a restaurant, without even asking his senior brothers a single question.

A polite remark would be fine; they don't necessarily have to join in the fun.

Master Qin glanced back at his apprentices, whose faces looked grim, and instructed them, "Keep a close eye on the shop."

The apprentices quickly replied with smiles, "Master, don't worry, this tailor shop is our own home, we will take good care of it."

Master Qin was nearing retirement age and no longer wanted to take things too seriously. Seeing his apprentices agree, he put his hands behind his back and followed his youngest apprentice and her boyfriend to the state-run restaurant across the street.

Today's menu listed dishes such as braised pork, eggplant with soy sauce, shredded pork with garlic sauce, and stir-fried potatoes, green peppers, and eggplant. After asking them if they had any dietary restrictions, Zhou Jinshan ordered the first four dishes, along with some fried dough sticks and rice, and paid with his fare.

Master Qin had seen the world in the Feng family in his early years. Later, he opened his own shop and lived a good life. Although frugality is advocated now, he didn't say anything. It's better for the Feng family's son-in-law to be generous than stingy, isn't it?

Master Qin nodded to himself, sat down by the window, and continued to teach his young apprentice sewing tips while waiting for the food.

Feng Mingshu took out his notebook and began taking notes while asking questions and discussing the topic.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Jinshan got up and went to the front desk to get a teapot.

Chu Xuanxuan followed Wang Sujuan to the outside of the state-run restaurant. She immediately spotted Feng Mingshu sitting by the window and remembered the humiliating scene a week ago in the department store where she, a transmigrator, was pinned to the ground and rubbed against by a native. She couldn't help but grit her teeth and decisively grabbed Wang Sujuan.

"Aunt Wang, let's eat somewhere else."

Wang Sujuan had sharp eyes and naturally spotted Feng Mingshu sitting by the window. Thinking of her son Zhang Yunxiao still refusing to come home, and how she had to coax Chu Xuanxuan, whom she had always looked down upon, for her son's sake, she felt a tightness in her chest. She sneered and said, "Why should we change places? Let's eat here!"

Wang Sujuan stepped into the state-run restaurant and sat down at the table next to Feng Mingshu. She took out a wad of bills from her pocket and said, "Xuanxuan, take this money and order some dishes. Order the best meat dishes, and order a couple more."

Chu Xuanxuan, who hadn't tasted meat since transmigrating, clutched the stack of banknotes tightly, glanced at Feng Mingshu, and said in a spoiled and happy tone, "Aunt Wang, you're so kind to me. I'm going to order some meat dishes."

The performance at the next table drew the attention of the entire restaurant, making it impossible for Feng Mingshu to ignore it.

She looked up and saw Chu Xuanxuan proudly swaying her hips as she walked toward the front desk, while Wang Sujuan, who was sitting there, was staring coldly at her.

Seeing that she was distracted, Master Qin asked, "Is it someone you know?"

"I've met you before, but we're not close. Master, please have some tea, and we'll continue." Feng Mingshu replied with a smile, then picked up the teapot and poured tea.

Master Qin nodded, picked up the teacup his apprentice had filled and took a sip, then continued the teaching that had just been interrupted, while Feng Mingshu listened attentively.

Wang Sujuan, feeling ignored, turned pale with anger. She stood up abruptly, but before she could lash out, a tall figure suddenly appeared in the aisle.

It was Zhou Jinshan. He was carrying the dishes and glanced over indifferently. Wang Sujuan's movements stopped abruptly.

"Master Qin, the braised pork and eggplant with soy sauce are ready. You and Ming Shu can eat first. I'll go to the front desk to wait for the rest of the dishes." Zhou Jinshan bowed and put down the plate in his hand, showing good manners.

Master Qin gently waved his hand: "Xiao Zhou, don't bother. Sit down and eat with us. The rest of the dishes are ready, and the waiter will call your number."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jinshan glanced at his wife. Seeing that she did not object, he sat down next to her and thoughtfully served her food.

Wang Sujuan, who was just across the aisle, watched the young couple's affectionate scene and thought of her son who had left home. Her expression changed several times before she finally made up her mind.