"Waiter, a bowl of noodles, please."

Lin Bufan walked into Snowfall Manor and sat down in the most conspicuous spot.

The inn was large, but at this moment it was empty, very deserted, and lacked vitality.

Looking up, the eaves were broken, creaking from time to time, a desolate sight, as no one had the money to repair them.

The threshold was missing a piece, flattened like a dried-up radish, and left unrepaired.

The table and chairs were covered in sword marks and scratches, as if they had been used for decades and were so old that they hadn't been replaced.

"Manager Xiao, it's upstairs."

Lin Bufan tapped on the table, urging them on.

Xiao Se leaned against the counter, stretched and yawned, and said in a dejected tone, "I know, I know, it's drafty upstairs, but we don't have the money to fix it."

Lin Bufan frowned. "Was I talking to you about what happened on the roof? I asked you to bring me a bowl of noodles."

"Oh, you're talking about this? Call me waiter. I'm the head manager, I don't do odd jobs."

"Your second son is ignoring people."

"Ah Wu, what are you doing if you're not serving the guests?"

Xiao Se turned and scolded the waiter who was sleeping on the table in the corner.

The waiter looked up, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, and said, "Boss, I told you yesterday that I would be quitting by noon today."

"Why?" Xiao Se asked with an expression that said, "I've already forgotten."

The waiter said, "You haven't paid us. You owe us five months' wages."

"Yes, boss, you owe us several months' wages. Ah Wu is leaving, and I'm telling you, I'm leaving too. I'm quitting."

A waiter ran out of the kitchen and yelled at Xiao Se.

Xiao Se sighed and berated several of his men.

"Why are you all in such a hurry? If we don't make any business this year, we can live off it for three years. Are we not getting any customers now? He looks like a rich guy. If we take good care of him, we'll make money."

"He's right, I am a rich man, very wealthy."

Lin Bufan displayed thirty-five large copper coins and boasted to his men, "See this? You wouldn't earn this much in a day, would you?"

Thirty-five copper coins?

Ah Wu shouted, "Do you think I've never seen money before? Are you trying to fob me off like a beggar?"

"Just tell me if you want money or not. If you do, give me a bowl of noodles and a plate of beef."

"Beef is expensive; this amount of money isn't enough."

"Do you think this is all the money I have? Thirty-five copper coins is just on the table. I have more silver in my bag. Do you want a tip?"

Oh, there's a tip too?

The head manager never gave us a tip; he must be a really rich guy.

The waiter was overjoyed and rushed to the kitchen to prepare food for the guests.

Xiao Se slumped in his chair, sighing once again.

My own words no longer carry weight; I'm less influential than a passing customer.

Soon, the noodles were served, and the beef was also brought out.

Lin Bufan devoured the food in a flash, finishing every last bite, and even praised the chef's excellent skills.

The waiter, nicknamed Ah Wu, stood to the side rubbing his hands together, watching Lin Bufan finish his meal, and asked expectantly, "Sir, where's my tip?"

Lin Bufan wiped his mouth, still wanting more.

"What's the rush? Bring me another plate of beggar's chicken, and the tip will be ready soon."

"Well……"

The waiter hesitated whether to serve the food. "This customer doesn't eat fancy food, does he?"

Lin Bufan urged, "Hurry up and go, or I won't pay you."

"No, no, I'll go serve you the dishes right away."

The waiter was startled and quickly ran to the kitchen.

At this moment, a radiant, carefree young man, looking like a fool, stepped into Snowfall Manor and entered the inn.

He shouted, "Waiter, give me a bowl of the best plain noodles!"

The boy in red sat down at the table opposite Lin Bufan with a cheerful smile, and Lin Bufan immediately recognized him.

Lei Wujie is one of the most influential characters in Shaolin Temple, or rather, the one with the strongest connections.

Even saying that my father Zhang Erhe is a bit of an understatement. He is my father Da Zhuguo and my sister Li Hanyi.

Li Hanyi will be mine sooner or later, and Lei Wujie is my brother-in-law, hehe.

It would be fun to tease this brother-in-law.

Lin Bufan, feeling playful, waved to Lei Wujie and asked, "Hey, you're Lei Wujie, right?"

Lei Wujie was overjoyed to hear someone call his name, but at the same time he was very puzzled.

I've only been in the business world for a few months, and I've already become famous so quickly that everyone knows me.

I, Lei Wujie, am truly a genius, with extraordinary talent and exceptional abilities. My future is bright!

"You know me?"

"know."

"Have you heard my story?"

"Of course, your clothes and your smile tell a story."

"Haha, what a kindred spirit! Finally, someone who appreciates my work!"

Lei Wujie burst into silly laughter, hopped over to Lin Bufan's side, sat down opposite Lin Bufan, clasped his hands in greeting, and asked, "May I ask your guidance?"

"I, Lin Bufan, will tell you another secret."

Lin Bufan lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "Actually, I am your long-lost brother-in-law."

"What?! My brother-in-law?!"

Lei Wujie seemed startled and let out a shout.

It startled Xiao Se, who was lying on a chair in the distance pretending to be asleep, awake.

Xiao Se looked at Lei Wujie with the same gaze one would give an idiot for a while, then lay back down in his chair, continuing to squint and rest.

"Are you my brother-in-law?"

Lei Wujie looked Lin Bufan up and down, his clear and innocent eyes filled with questions.

“I was separated from my sister when I was little. I’ve forgotten what she looks like, what her name is now, and where she is. Do you know her and are you still with her?”

"Yes, I was with her...."

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