Qi Ming is an outgoing and easygoing person, and sometimes he's even a little bit absent-minded!
But Wang Xiuxiu really liked his energetic and positive attitude all day long.
It's not romantic love between a man and a woman, but rather a mutual appreciation between two foodies.
Ever since that meal together, they both felt that they were incredibly compatible, and they often made plans to eat, drink, and have fun together.
Of course, the two of them didn't act alone; they always brought Luo Qiyou along.
After all, having someone as caring and considerate as a male mother by your side makes you feel very at ease.
At least for Wang Xiuxiu, she dared not go out alone with that idiot Qi Ming. If she got lost, he might not even notice!
Qi Ming always acts impulsively, doing whatever comes to mind without considering the consequences.
For example, once he heard that there was a rare wild fruit on the mountain outside the city that tasted incredibly delicious, so he immediately dragged Luo Qiyou and Wang Xiuxiu up the mountain to find it.
Instead of finding the wild fruit, the three of them got lost in the mountains. In the end, thanks to Luo Qiyou's calm analysis and Wang Xiuxiu's careful observation, they finally found their way back to the city before dark.
Qi Ming played the role of a burden from beginning to end.
Despite this, Qi Ming remained cheerful, as if getting lost was an interesting adventure.
That day, the three of them gathered together again.
The reason was that Qi Ming found a delicious new restaurant and planned to take Luo Qiyou and Wang Xiuxiu to try it out.
Along the way, Qi Ming was so excited he almost jumped up, constantly muttering the names of various delicacies.
"I heard their braised lion's head meatballs are especially delicious, and their sweet and sour pork ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—simply divine! Oh, and their signature dish—Eight Treasure Duck—is supposedly limited in quantity each day, so you might miss out if you go too late!"
Wang Xiuxiu's mouth watered at the thought, and she couldn't help but urge, "Then hurry up and lead the way! If you dawdle any longer, the Eight Treasure Duck will be gone!"
Luo Qiyou shook his head helplessly and followed behind the two with a smile.
Although he didn't have the same almost fanatical pursuit of food as Qi Ming, he was happy to spend this rare leisure time with them.
The three chatted and laughed, completely unaware that a carriage was quietly passing by...
The man in the carriage was dressed in a black brocade robe, his clothes fluttering, like a celestial being descended to earth.
His hair was tied up high and secured with a small white jade crown, revealing a handsome face.
His eyebrows resembled distant mountains, his eyes shone like cold stars, and his nose was high and straight.
"Master, what just happened..." a guard whispered a reminder from outside the carriage.
“I know,” came the man’s voice from inside the carriage.
His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an undeniable authority.
The man had thick, long eyebrows and deep, bright eyes, exuding an aura of nobility and mystery.
If Wang Xiuxiu were here, she would definitely recognize him as her savior—Lu Jingze.
Lu Jingze sat quietly in the carriage, but his gaze involuntarily drifted out the window along the fluttering curtain.
Amidst the bustling crowd, she wore an elegant long dress and chatted and laughed with the people next to her with light steps.
Sunlight shone on her hair, making it sparkle with a captivating luster. Her smile was bright and warm, as if it could dispel all gloom.
Lu Jingze secretly watched through the car curtain.
Wang Xiuxiu seemed to sense Lu Jingze's gaze. She turned her head slightly, and just as her eyes were about to meet Lu Jingze's, the curtain fell, blocking her view.
"What's wrong?" Luo Qiyou patted Wang Xiuxiu, who had fallen behind because she was lost in thought, and asked with concern.
"It's alright, let's go quickly."
Wang Xiuxiu shook her head, suppressing her doubts, and quickly followed Qi Ming, who was walking at the front.
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In the new restaurant, Wang Xiuxiu was enjoying a hearty meal with Qi Ming and Luo Qiyou.
Meanwhile, the largest inn in Yongzhou City, Yunlai Inn, was also booked by a mysterious group of people.
Previous guests were given substantial compensation.
Although the innkeeper was suspicious, he didn't dare to ask any more questions because of the other party's generous spending. He could only order his men to clear out the inn.
Within just a few days, their extravagant behavior quickly spread throughout the Yongzhou business community.
People were talking about it on the streets, with all sorts of speculations and rumors spreading like wildfire.
There are many different opinions. Some people guess that he is a wealthy man from the capital, while others think that he is the young master of a famous business family.
For a time, opinions were divided and no consensus could be reached.
At this moment, Lu Jingze, dressed in fine clothes, stood tall and straight as a pine tree, sitting in the private room of the inn.
He held a piece of jade pendant with a vibrant green color and cloud-patterned design in his right hand, casually stroking and playing with it.
The jade pendant had a warm and smooth texture and a bright color, radiating a delicate luster under the sunlight.
Lu Jingze lowered his head slightly, his gaze as deep as the sea.
As if thinking of something, his brows furrowed slightly, adding a touch of coldness to his already handsome face.
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"Let me tell you, this place is super popular. I had people queue up for days to book this room. Aren't I clever?"
After saying that, Qi Ming raised an eyebrow as if showing off.
Luo Qiyou, who was busy rinsing cups and bowls, didn't want to pay any attention to this idiot.
Wang Xiuxiu, on the other hand, flattered Qi Ming a few times, making him completely lose his bearings.
When the food was served, Wang Xiuxiu and Qi Ming stopped talking and couldn't wait to taste each dish.
Wang Xiuxiu picked up a piece of braised lion's head meatball, took a small bite, and her eyes lit up immediately: "Wow! This lion's head meatball is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it melts in your mouth, it's absolutely amazing!"
Qi Ming was not to be outdone. He picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, took a bite, and nodded repeatedly: "You should try these ribs. The sweet and sour flavors are just right, and the meat is tender. They truly live up to their reputation!"
Luo Qiyou was also infected by the enthusiasm of these two foodies, picked up his chopsticks, and began to enjoy the food.
He picked up a piece of stir-fried vegetables and savored it carefully. Although he didn't savor it as much as Qi Ming and Wang Xiuxiu, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Just as the three of them were enjoying their meal, some noise came from downstairs.
Wang Xiuxiu nudged Qi Ming, who was engrossed in his own culinary world: "What's going on?"
Qi Ming looked up, his mouth still stuffed with a piece of eight-treasure duck, and mumbled, "Huh? Oh, it's okay, they won't dare..."
Before they could finish speaking, the door to their private room was kicked open forcefully.
A drunken man ignored the waiter's attempts to stop him and forced his way in, yelling, "Everything's full! There's an empty table here..."
Qi Ming was startled by the uninvited guest, and when he saw who it was, anger surged up immediately.
He suddenly stood up, pointed at the drunkard, and cursed, "You shameless dog, what's wrong with you? Get out of here right now!"
This man's name is Du Rengou. He is Qi Ming's mortal enemy, and they fight every time they meet.
Du Ren recognized Qi Ming as the person inside and refused to leave. He shamelessly sat down and said sarcastically, "Oh! Who did I think it was? It's our third young master of the Qi family, Qi the Third Fool!"
Luo Qiyou quickly stopped Qi Ming, who was about to rush up and hit someone.
The Luo and Du families are evenly matched, but when it comes to fighting, Du Rengou is clearly not up to the task.
But Du Rengou had parents who loved their son dearly. After the fight, when Qi Ming returned home, he was bound to suffer a beating.
Seeing that Qi Ming was unable to break free of his restraints, Du Rengou revealed a smug smile.
When his gaze fell upon Wang Xiuxiu standing to the side, his eyes instantly turned greedy and lewd.
Seeing Du Ren's two rows of yellow teeth, Wang Xiuxiu almost vomited up the delicious food she had just eaten.
He stared at Wang Xiuxiu without any attempt to hide it, clicking his tongue and saying, "Where did this young lady come from? She's really pretty! Especially her hands, they're quite captivating!"
After saying that, he couldn't wait to step forward and try to hold Wang Xiuxiu's hand.
Wang Xiuxiu took a step back abruptly, but was still caught off guard and his hand grazed her.
Seeing this, Luo Qiyou stopped trying to stop Qi Ming and even cleared away the chairs blocking his way.
Qi Ming rushed forward and punched Du Rengou in the face.
Before Du Rengou could react, he was knocked back, knocking over the chair behind him and falling to the ground in a sorry state.
Qi Ming didn't give him a chance to catch his breath, and then kicked him in the stomach, causing Du Ren to curl up in pain and howl incessantly.
Despite his usual carefree and nonchalant demeanor, Qi Ming is actually a trained martial artist.
When they get into a fight, they're incredibly ruthless.
In the end, unsurprisingly, the battle ended with a victory for Qi Shan's side.
Du Rengou was carried out by his entourage.
With his face bruised and swollen, he glared fiercely at Qi Ming before leaving, muttering, "You just wait!"
Once outside the restaurant, Qi Ming put his hands on his hips, tilted his head back, and grinned as he showed off to them, "How was that move of mine? Wasn't it cool enough? Didn't it have the air of a chivalrous hero?"
At this moment, Luo Qiyou was too embarrassed to expose his tragic end, so he could only shake his head helplessly and silently wonder if there was enough medicine at home.
Wang Xiuxiu stared wide-eyed, circling Qi Ming several times with a look of disbelief on her face.
"Wow! Qi Ming, you're amazing! How did you manage to knock that disgusting thing to the ground with just one punch? I never knew you had such skills!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Ming puffed out his chest and said in a deliberately profound tone, "Of course! I've always been a master who keeps his true abilities hidden!"
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