As the three were talking, Wang Fengyang knocked on the door. "Master, Manager Wang across the street has prepared dinner and invites us over."

"Okay, coming right away," Qiu Zeyu replied softly. The group, without prior arrangement, stopped mentioning those unpleasant things. Wang Fengyang was still young; the less he knew, the safer he would be.

Food is the most important thing for people, let's eat first!

Upon arriving at Manager Wang's Drunken Fragrance Restaurant, a table of specialty dishes was already set up on the second floor. Manager Wang was already waiting at the door, and as soon as he saw us, he led the way with a smile, cheerfully introducing, "Today we have fresh bamboo shoots, and we also caught a rabbit to make soup. See if there's anything you don't like, I can change the dishes right away."

Lan Ya Mei glanced at the dishes and saw that they were indeed more elaborate than last time, and the food was served on time. She appreciated the gesture and said, "Manager Wang has prepared so much with great care. I'll settle the bill for today's meal later."

Wild game is more expensive than domesticated game, and Manager Wang assumed the customers were unhappy with the price and wouldn't come back. He explained somewhat anxiously, "Is it a bit expensive? I can offer a discount. We're all neighbors, and it's kind of you to give me face; I'm extremely grateful. If there's anything in the food that you don't like, please let me know, and I'll change it immediately. Or is there something else that's not good?"

Since Lan Yamei came to place an order, the number of customers in the store has increased without anyone noticing. Manager Wang is trying to get on Lan Yamei's good side!

"Manager Wang, please don't misunderstand. With so many of us eating here, the amount we've been paying on credit isn't small. Running a shop requires a lot of cash flow. I'll settle today's bill and deposit another 50 taels. You can deduct it from my account every day. If you don't have enough, just let me know! I still have some worries on my end that I haven't been able to take care of, so I need to rest for a while longer."

"Is that so? Manager Lan is truly a rare and kind guest! I was being petty! Hehehe, I'm also indignant about what you've encountered. It's obvious someone is deliberately causing trouble, but don't worry, everything will be alright. There are always some people who are dissatisfied with a new store. Once it's established for half a year, it'll be firmly rooted. I've lived in Longyang Town my whole life, I know every corner of it. If there's anything I can help with, just let me know." Manager Wang spoke frankly, secretly hoping to build a strong relationship so he could make a fortune through the other party in the future.

Before getting to know her, I always thought she was just a pretentious young girl. But after spending two days with her, I realized that she is steady, capable, generous, and has a certain inexplicable charm.

Besides, the other party is indeed a shrewd businessman. They nearly bankrupted the entire street as soon as they opened; truly, the younger generation surpasses the older. As a veteran in the restaurant business, if I don't learn from the newcomers, I'll be eliminated sooner or later. Manager Wang, eager to curry favor, was extremely attentive.

Lan Yamei knew perfectly well, but she was too preoccupied with other matters to offer any advice. She could only say, "Thank you so much! I'll definitely let you know when I really need Manager Wang's help." After a few polite words, Lan Yamei picked up her chopsticks and prepared to eat.

Manager Wang was very perceptive. He quickly urged everyone to eat while it was hot, then smiled and left the private room, closing the door behind him.

Lan Ya Mei first drank a bowl of rabbit soup. The soup was very light with little oil and only salt. If it weren't for the half-can of rabbit meat at the bottom, you would really think it was hot pot water. It was bland and tasteless! Fortunately, it was wild rabbit, and the aftertaste was sweet.

Spicy food has always been my favorite. I'm thinking that once things calm down, I must stir-fry a plate of pickled pepper rabbit and make some spicy braised rabbit heads to satisfy my craving.

The Li father and son had never experienced the lavish lifestyle of eating at restaurants every meal. They were very satisfied with all the dishes, nodding repeatedly as they ate.

Grandpa Ouyang had been exhausted these past few days, with prominent bags under his eyes and looking rather listless. Grandma Guan, feeling sorry for him, ladled him a bowl of rabbit soup, blowing on it to cool it before handing it to him.

Grandpa Ouyang took a sip of soup and handed Grandma Guan a red bean bun. The two discussed the patients at the clinic in hushed tones.

These past few days, Wang Fengyang has been focusing on practicing his martial arts while also looking after the shop, occasionally helping patients up and down the stairs at the clinic. Right now, he's quietly eating his rice and meat without saying a word. He knows his master is busy, so he's only diligently reviewing his basic skills without disturbing him, and his muscles are gradually becoming more defined. When he gets tired, he flips through the darts manual Sister Lan gave him, and even carves a few wooden darts from scrap wood to practice in the shop.

Lan Yamei suddenly remembered the beef and tofu pudding business for tomorrow morning. She figured she wouldn't be able to help out personally, so she handed it over to Wang Fengyang.

Wang Fengyang readily agreed, and Lan Yamei instructed him to go to the kitchen the next morning to find a bowl with seasonings, add them all to the tofu pudding soup before opening for sale, stir well, and then open for sale, guaranteeing that everyone would want to eat more.

Wang Fengyang memorized it carefully.

Zhao Zhicheng and Qiu Kongkong didn't come. Although Qiu Zeyu was a little anxious, he couldn't help at the moment. He could only hope that Zhao Zhicheng would take care of his brother's injuries. He ate somewhat absentmindedly.

After finishing her meal, Lan Yamei secretly went to the kitchen, took out a 350-gram packet of chicken bouillon from her spatial storage, poured it into a large bowl, and then secretly added soy sauce before returning upstairs.

Aunt Guan, Uncle Ouyang, and Qiu Zeyu stood silently outside the treatment room.

Zhao Zhicheng is a modern surgeon, so naturally the treatment process cannot be seen by the patient; therefore, he always conducts his consultations behind closed doors. When Grandpa Ouyang saw Lan Yamei arrive, he looked at her with some concern.

Lan Yamei chuckled and said, "Uncle Ouyang, you and Aunt Guan should go back and rest first. Zhao Zhicheng will be in charge of the shop from now on; he's young and strong and can stay up all night. You two should go back to your house and get some rest; the clinic will need you a lot of patients tomorrow."

"Can he manage all this by himself? I heard he was poisoned." Aunt Guan was a little worried and took out a bottle of medicine and put it in Lan Yamei's hand. "I made this medicine in my spare time. It can cure most poisons in the world."

“Okay, that makes things even safer regarding the old lady’s medicine. You should all go back and rest early; I’ll have Qiu Zeyu deliver it to you,” Lan Yamei said, clutching the medicine in her hand.

"No need, no need. Master Qiu's younger brother is still inside. Let him guard the door; he can lend a hand if needed. We'll head back now. Call us anytime if anything happens." Aunt Guan didn't let Qiu Zeyu see them off. Seeing that they weren't allowed to interfere, the two went downstairs and left.

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