Shopkeeper Wang, who was eavesdropping outside the door, secretly admired her. If he had all these messy affairs, he didn't know how many times he would have died. It seemed that this girl had some skills and should not be underestimated.

The reason Deli Massage Parlor went bankrupt was because the Liu family father and son were stubborn and lacked business acumen, surviving for several years solely by being honest and hardworking. In the end, the young girl won them over, and they willingly stayed to work for them. It's clear that women have a knack for winning people over! Manager Wang was willing to learn the trade, but his own employees were always slacking off and cheating; it was time to teach them a lesson.

Several people have died at the barbecue restaurant in less than two months. Regardless of the truth, every bystander has their own speculation, and rumors are flying everywhere behind the scenes.

Brother Liu has always worked quietly and only ever chuckled when he saw people. He was terrified by the murder attempt these past two days and had been filled with anxiety, but he still said righteously, "Manager Lan, Doctor Ouyang, Brother Qiu and Doctor Zhao, you are all capable people who can do great things. My father and I also want to do our part. Please feel free to ask us for anything we need. We are in the same boat as everyone else and will weather the storm together."

Everyone was surprised that this father and son didn't distance themselves at this crucial moment, but instead were willing to help! They were truly honest and kind, and we will never let them suffer in the future.

At this moment, four small dishes were brought out from the kitchen. Manager Wang, who was standing at the door, hurriedly took them, pushed open the door, and personally served the dishes. After serving the dishes, he did not linger, closed the door, and pretended to turn around and leave, while continuing to eavesdrop outside the door.

He wanted to figure out what other abilities this girl possessed. She ran a successful business and knew how to win people over; could she not be an orphan? Or perhaps the daughter of a high-ranking official? Or a wealthy heiress? Manager Wang wanted to find out.

Zhao Zhicheng was really hungry. He picked up his chopsticks and urged everyone to eat quickly. Everyone ate heartily without being polite.

After eating a piece of cold pig's head, Grandpa Ouyang asked with a worried look, "Have you found any clues? I've lived in this area my whole life, maybe I can help you."

This reminded Lan Yamei, so she asked, "Have you heard of Wu Tongling or Wen Dechang?"

Grandpa Ouyang frowned slightly, put down his chopsticks, took a sip of wine, and then asked, "Are you involved with them?"

Qiu Zeyu said, "Uncle Ouyang, it seems there are many connections between the two, but we haven't figured it out yet. Both of them are heroes of the martial arts world, and some of their matters are very private, so we don't know where to start for the time being."

Grandpa Ouyang nodded thoughtfully, then took another swig of wine before saying, "Some people say that Wu Tongling is not from the Central Plains! He's more like a Japanese! But these are just rumors, and no one has any evidence. However, he is indeed very different from everyone else, as he lives a solitary life and never marries or has children."

"Not from the Central Plains?" Qiu Zeyu muttered to himself, pondering.

Grandpa Ouyang nodded and continued, "Legend has it that Wu Tongling used to live in Longyang Town with his wife. The woman was very beautiful, and she walked with small, quick steps. Although she dressed like everyone else, her mannerisms were unlike those of a local village woman. Later, for some unknown reason, she died overnight. Although they no longer kept in touch, several people still went to help bury her, but he refused. I heard that he eventually buried her in his backyard and planted a tree on top of her. The house was secluded, and even fewer people went there after she died."

Lan Ya Mei glanced at the Qiu brothers, and the two brothers nodded in confirmation.

Everyone listened intently, sipping their tea and chewing slowly as they listened carefully to what Grandpa Ouyang had to say.

Grandpa Ouyang continued, "His swordsmanship was superb, and he was quite famous in the martial arts world. Many people came to ask him to be their apprentice. But no matter how sincere they were, even if they knelt and fainted at the door, Wu Tongling would not agree to take them as disciples. Later, for some reason, he took in three disciples. His first disciple was named Wen Dechang!"

Mentioning this name stirred up emotions in Lan Yamei. Her father's name was clearly Lan Ping'an, so how could it also be Wen Dechang? Which one was his real name?

Suddenly, Qiu Zeyu gently reached out from under the table and tightly grasped her hand, which made her relax her brows and continue listening to Grandpa Ouyang's story.

"The rumors about Wen Dechang are quite bad! They say he's a womanizer, a dissolute who died in brothels. That's why his master expelled him from the sect." Grandpa Ouyang shook his head. "I was fortunate enough to meet him once, and I didn't think he was the kind of person the rumors described. A person's eyes don't lie; his eyes were clear, bright, and resolute. But I don't understand why anyone would deliberately smear him?"

Hearing this, Lan Yamei felt a warmth in her heart; her father was indeed not a bad person.

Qiu Zeyu secretly squeezed Lan Yamei's hand and asked Uncle Ouyang, "Where was he the day you saw him?"

Grandpa Ouyang put down his chopsticks, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "I'm very sure! That day I went to see Amei. You all know that I've always had feelings for her. But at that time, Amei only had Wen Dechang in her heart. That day I went to Huamanlou and happened to witness the two arguing. Therefore, I had the good fortune to meet them once."

Lan Yamei never expected that her own father had a connection with Aunt Guan when they were young. Could it be that the person Aunt Guan has been obsessed with all these years is her own father? It seems that to get closer to the truth, she needs to ask Aunt Guan for some information.

Qiu Kongkong asked, "Uncle Ouyang, what about Wu Tongling?"

After all, Wu Tongling isn't in the tomb, so what other secrets does it hold?

Grandpa Ouyang said, "Although this person doesn't socialize much, he really loves eating Eight Treasure Duck. He eats it every three to five days. By the way, his favorite dish is the Eight Treasure Duck from Manager Wang's Drunken Immortal Restaurant."

The shrewd shopkeeper, Wang, brought in a tray of dishes at just the right moment. As soon as he entered the room, he said with a smile, "I've made a few more of my signature dishes. Enjoy your meal. All the dishes are served now. Call me if you need anything." With that, he walked out.

Grandpa Ouyang stopped him and asked, "Manager Wang, do you remember a wandering swordsman named Wu Tongling who used to come to your shop to eat Eight Treasure Duck?"

Shopkeeper Wang immediately stopped in his tracks, turned around with a beaming smile, and said, "Of course I remember! This man is very famous in the martial arts world, but he can't escape my family's Eight Treasure Duck. He eats it at least three or four times a month. However, he prefers quiet and never dines in; he always takes it to go."

"Eight-treasure duck?" Lan Yamei asked.

“This dish is complicated to make, requires pre-ordering a day in advance, and is expensive. But Wu Tongling is rich, and he always orders three ducks at a time. He’s my big customer.” Manager Wang recalled the past with great enthusiasm, and then said, “After he died, Hua Manlou became my big customer again. So, I send them eight-treasure ducks every ten days, and each time it’s still three ducks.”

What was said unintentionally was taken seriously by the listener. It was during this casual conversation that Lan Ya Mei grasped the key point! Wu Tong Ling must still be alive, and he must be at Hua Man Lou.