"Manager Tao, why are you running so fast? Are you being chased by a dog?" Jiang Youfu from the neighboring general store teased Tao Wanniang when he saw her flustered appearance.

Tao Wanniang paused, trying to regain her composure, and gave Jiang Youfu a forced smile, saying, "Indeed, what a huge dog! It scared me to death!"

Would there be vicious dogs in broad daylight in the capital? Jiang Youfu was somewhat skeptical, but seeing that Tao Wanniang had already entered the restaurant, he didn't think about it any further.

It was afternoon, not yet dinner time, and the other people in the restaurant were still idle. Seeing Tao Wan's mother return, Ling Dahu asked, "Mother, has everything been taken care of?"

"What is it?" Tao Wanniang was in a state of confusion. She didn't want her rising career to be ruined by the appearance of a man.

"It's about Xiao Qiao'er." Ling Dahu looked puzzled. What had happened to his mother that made her look so lost in thought?

"Oh, it's resolved. Don't bother me, I need some peace and quiet!" Tao Wanniang said unhappily before heading inside.