All that hard work is meaningless; the real key is to cook exceptionally well. That's what earns you the boss's appreciation, leads to promotions and raises, and propels you to the pinnacle of success. Many employees harbor envy and resentment towards the head chef, thinking, "Why does he get to do this? I want to put him in a black sack and even poison him—he's so scheming!"

Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu didn't care what others thought and started eating. The chef's skills were really good. Although the ingredients were ordinary, the technique was absolutely top-notch.

Mo Tan gave a meaningful smile. He had finally figured out the two bosses' preferences. No matter what, he had to keep the head chef. Promotion and a raise were within reach.

The other employees ate at their slowest pace during the meal. They ate rice as if they wanted to savor every single grain, and sipped their soup in tiny mouthfuls. They all wanted to catch a glimpse of Xiu Qiyu and Ye Xiruo.

Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu did not disappoint the delicious food in front of them. Plate after plate of food was almost empty. Mo Tan was sweating profusely. It was really hard to believe that these two people with the most perfect dining etiquette could eat so much.

He had originally thought that the leaders coming to the canteen to show their concern for the people would be enough, but he didn't expect that these two leaders were different from all the leaders he had ever met before. It was obvious that Boss Ye was in a good mood, but it was hard to tell from Boss Xiu's perspective. Their eating posture and etiquette were perfect and pleasing to the eye, provided that one ignored the empty plates in front of them.

Actually, these dishes would only be enough to make the two of them half full, but it seems they've already scared others away, so it's best not to order any more food to avoid being mistaken for monsters.

"Little Leaf, you've finished eating."

"alright."

"Let's go back and rest."

Mo Tan, standing to the side, thought, "The boss needs to rest after he's eaten, but I have to work hard even though I'm full. Is that really okay?"

Ye Xiruo paid no heed to Mo Tan's lamentations. She and Xiu Qiyu left Fengshen International directly. Mo Tan had done a great job, even better than she had imagined. They both felt reassured entrusting Fengshen International to him. Of course, neither of them considered Mo Tan a saint. If one day Mo Tan harbored any improper thoughts about Fengshen International, Ye Xiruo would ruthlessly make him disappear from the earth. Neral felt the same way.

The return of Xiu Qiyu and Ye Xiruo caused quite a stir; at least some people who follow the two of them know about it.

Hua Yue flipped through the photos in various magazines and newspapers. In them, Xiu Qiyu and Ye Xiruo held hands, gazing at each other with affection. They looked just like a princess and prince from a fairy tale, so perfectly matched.

Perhaps, that first glance was just a beautiful misunderstanding, and all she could do was cherish that beautiful memory and not let it fade away.

As soon as Yang Yongqing arrived at work, he saw the newspaper with Xi Ruo and Xiu Qiyu taking up a huge section. A smile appeared on his face. They had been gone for more than half a year, and he thought they would never come back. He never expected to see them again.

After the phone call, Xiaoye came up with countless reasons for not notifying him, but he rejected them all.

"No matter what, it's all my fault. Please, Brother Yang, don't take it to heart. I just wanted to give you a surprise."

"It's good that you're back. I was worried about you after you left and we never heard from you again."

"I'm so sorry to have worried Brother Yang."

Yang Yongqing was relieved to learn that Ye Xiruo would stay for three days while receiving the award. Three days, though short, was enough.

Last time, Xiao Ye bought three bottles of wine in one go. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't moved, but he couldn't find her anymore. Yang Yongqing's feelings at that time were truly a mix of emotions.

Now that we've finally caught Ye Xiruo, we'll definitely teach her a lesson. If there's a next time, hmph.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Xiruo sighed, "Brother Yang seems a little angry."

"He's just worried about you." Xiu Qiyu patted Ye Xiruo's head.

“I know that Brother Yang has suffered countless hidden injuries over the years in that position. Those three bottles of spirit wine can heal these injuries, allowing Brother Yang to work in the job he loves with peace of mind.” If Brother Yang had to retire early because of his injuries, he would definitely be very sad.

"He must have already felt the changes in his body, which is why his feelings are even more complicated."

“It’s okay, I’ve already thought it through. There’s nothing a beggar’s chicken can’t handle. If one can’t handle it, then two will.” Ye Xiruo stretched out her hand and gestured a couple of times.

"That's a good idea, we can give it a try."

Long time no see! Where should we meet? A hot pot restaurant, of course! See you there!

Yang Yongqing arrived just as it got dark. Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu didn't keep him waiting either, and they arrived quickly as well. Ye Xiruo was carrying a large bag and looked quite mischievous.

"Little rich girl, where are your Hermes bag and Chanel cape?" Yang Yongqing couldn't help but ask.

"Brother Yang, you're making fun of me again. Those things have long been given out as employee benefits to the company's lovely employees."

"I have all your dark history saved."

Ye Xiruo shrugged and said regretfully, "In that case, I hereby announce the cancellation of tonight's mystery gift."

"What mysterious gift?" It must be something from the big bag. Judging from Xiaoye's expression, what could it be? Yang Yongqing was also a little curious.

Ye Xiruo took out a brown paper bag from the bag, then took out a beggar's chicken from the brown paper bag, placed it on a plate, and introduced it very seriously: "Brother Yang, this is a roast chicken, but it is not an ordinary roast chicken."

"What's so special about it?" Clearly, apart from looking more tempting in color, it's just an ordinary roast chicken no matter how you look at it. Could there be some secret he hasn't discovered yet?

Two balls of bluish-green flame emerged from Ye Xiruo's palms, gently enveloping the beggar's chicken. Instantly, a rich aroma wafted out. Yang Yongqing's eyes widened immediately. If he wasn't mistaken, Ye Xiruo's power wasn't magic, but genuine supernatural ability—the ability to conjure flames from her palms and heat food. This had overturned his understanding. It seemed that since Ye Xiruo's reappearance, she had become very mysterious and unfathomable. But Ye Xiruo was still Ye Xiruo; he was certain of that.

"This is beggar's chicken that I made myself."

"You did this?" It's unbelievable.

"My cooking skills are already very good, it's just that most people don't have the opportunity to taste them."

"It's all someone's fault. I'm in for a treat today." Yang Yongqing couldn't wait to take out his chopsticks and get ready to dig in.