Because chili peppers haven't been introduced yet, there's nothing spicy in the dishes, and even stir-fries are rare.

There are ten kinds of soups served before the main meal. The main ingredients are mostly meat, fish, chicken and duck, and the seafood is mostly fish. Crabs and shrimp are almost nowhere to be seen.

The overall cooking methods mainly involve braising, boiling, and steaming.

Wan Qiqi couldn't help but frown after reading it.

Boss Zhu hurriedly asked, "Is there a problem?"

Wan Qiqi looked up at Boss Zhu, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Boss Zhu, have you had any cold dishes?"

"cold dish?"

"Blanch the ingredients and mix them with seasonings, or eat them raw and mix them with seasonings."

Mr. Zhu frowned and hesitated before saying, "We have had it, but because cold food can easily cause diarrhea, it is rarely sold in restaurants."

Wan Qiqi slammed her hand on the table and said, "Since there's not much, let's use it. I'll prepare a few dishes for customers to try when we open."

Although Mr. Zhu had his doubts, he nodded in agreement with Wan Qiqi's statements.

"We can stir-fry vegetables, which tastes better than boiling them. As for meat, let's make better use of pork, which is cheaper than lamb. Just adding some to the vegetables will greatly improve the flavor..."

As Wan Qiqi spoke, Boss Zhu registered the documents.

The only thing he could see in his eyes when he looked at Wan Qiqi was amazement.

Just as the dishes that Boss Zhu had originally planned were being served, a person barged into the private room, interrupting their discussion.

Boss Zhu stared at the man at the door in astonishment, stunned for a long time.

"Husband?"

Wan Qiqi noticed that Chen Yongnian's expression was off, as if something serious had happened.

Chen Yongnian bowed to Boss Zhu and said, "Boss Zhu, my wife and I have something to discuss. May I take her away?"

Boss Zhu looked at Wan Qiqi, seeking her opinion.

Wan Qiqi nodded and said to Boss Zhu, "That's all for today. We'll continue our discussions another day."

After exchanging a few words, Wan Qiqi immediately left with Chen Yongnian.

As Chen Yongnian led Wan Qiqi toward the north of the town, she asked, "What happened?"

Chen Yongnian replied, "Magistrate Fang has been suspended from his post, Young Master Fang has been imprisoned, and Miss Fang has returned to Yunhe County!"

Wan Qiqi stopped, and Chen Yongnian stopped as well.

"You're taking me to the Wan family? Did my second brother send you to take me to him?"

Wan Qiqi's eyes were filled with wariness.

Chen Yongnian hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Seeing that he was honest, Wan Qiqi didn't beat around the bush, "He doesn't want me to get involved, right?"

"This is a matter between government officials; it has nothing to do with you, and you don't need to get involved."

"Did he teach you to say that?"

Chen Yongnian lowered his head. "This matter is dangerous. I just don't want my wife to be in danger."