It was only then that Qiao Xiaoni noticed that the person speaking was Aunt Zhou, who lived upstairs:

"We went to take care of some things, so we've only just gotten back now."

Where are you going? Shouldn't you be cooking at this time?

"I went downstairs to buy soy sauce. I went to look for you this morning, but you weren't home," Zhou Xinping said casually. Then, remembering her purpose for looking for them, she lowered her voice and added, "Do you know you've been reported to the police?"

"What?" Qiao Xiaoni found it unbelievable. They had only been here for less than three days, so who could have sued them?

"Is it because of our barbecue business outside?" Su Chenhao asked first, realizing what was going on.

"Yes, it's because of this that someone reported you to the neighborhood office for selling barbecue on the roadside, saying it was illegal business." Zhou Xinping looked around and continued, "Don't worry, things will be different now. Everyone likes to set up a roadside stall."

If selling barbecue isn't allowed, then other people can't do business either. Her complaints are useless; arguing won't get her anywhere.

"Auntie, can you tell me who Gao Zhuang is?" Qiao Xiaoni leaned closer, and the other person also leaned closer and whispered something. She nodded and knew who the other person was.

Zhou Xinping said, "I still need to buy soy sauce to cook, so I won't talk to you any longer!" After saying that, she went downstairs through the gap and left.

Su Chenhao already knew who she was talking about from the other person's lip movements—the woman who caused trouble when buying barbecue last time. He hadn't expected her to actually go to the neighborhood committee to file a complaint.

Qiao Xiaoni didn't discuss this with him in the hallway, but went upstairs and closed the door before speaking:

"That person is really annoying. We just didn't let her take advantage of us, and she went and complained about us."

Fortunately, things are different now than a few years ago, otherwise our business would definitely not have been able to succeed.

"Hmm, this person is quite annoying." Su Chenhao took off his coat and hung it on the shelf in the corner.

Qiao Xiaoni went to the bathroom to wash her face, then went back to the bedroom to change her clothes and put on her loungewear.

Then, he took out the necessary ingredients from his spatial storage. Thinking of the aunt who had just told on him, he decided to make extra braised beef tonight and give her a piece.

Regardless of the other person's intentions, I told her about it, and she appreciated the favor.

The two worked methodically and efficiently, and an hour later, the noodles they wanted were ready.

Qiao Xiaoni sliced ​​the braised beef into two plates, taking more for herself and less for the gift, but still at least three ounces of meat if weighed. She turned to Su Chenhao, who was standing in the doorway, and said this.

"Take the smaller plate upstairs to the auntie. Whether she told us what she knew intentionally or unintentionally today."

We all have to repay this favor.

"Okay, I'll deliver it. Wait for me at home, I'll be right down." Su Chenhao, carrying the plate, turned and went upstairs.

I knocked on the door.

Zhou Xinping was mopping the floor when she heard someone knocking on the door. She quickly opened the door and saw that it was the downstairs resident.

"What do you need me for, child?"

Su Chenhao handed the plate in his hand forward.

"This is braised beef that we just made today. We brought some for you to try."

"Oh, how could I accept this?" Zhou Xinping only then noticed the braised beef on the plate. It was bright in color and smelled delicious.