Upon hearing this, Mrs. Feng's mind went blank.
Like a thunderclap in broad daylight, it exploded instantly.
Madam Feng was no longer young; the years had left their mark on her face. Although she tried to conceal it with rouge and powder, she was still old.
Although she was still young at heart, she felt that her heart had died when she married into the Feng family, and that her "romance" with those young men before was nothing more than a performance.
But now, after the handsome Jing Zhe said these words to her, she felt as if her heart had come back to life.
What if I said... I agree?
Madam Feng's eyes glistened with tears, and instead of allure and wantonness, they held a touch of sincerity as she looked at Jing Zhe.
Jing Zhe was overjoyed at this answer.
"Thank you so much, Madam Feng, for giving me this opportunity!"
"..."
Seeing Jing Zhe so excited, Madam Feng was also delighted, but she muttered to herself: "He already agreed, so why is he still calling me Madam Feng?"
However, this side of Jing Zhe was more like a novice, which made Madam Feng appreciate him even more.
"As long as Madam Feng agrees, I will go to the Feng family to find Master Feng. If Madam Feng insists, I believe Master Feng will agree!"
"no!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Feng immediately became anxious and asked, "Why are you going to him about something between the two of us?"
Jing Zhe was completely baffled. He thought to himself, "Although you are in charge of Feng Family Restaurant and the manager is someone from your family, the restaurant is still under the Feng family name, not the Lin family name!"
Lin Changjun had already told him this when he was at the Lin family's house, otherwise he wouldn't have come to see Madam Feng first.
So he said, "Madam Feng, this is such a big matter. Even if you agree, you still have to consult Master Feng, don't you? If we make a decision in private, how angry will Master Feng be?"
"You're really silly!"
Hearing Jing Zhe's words, Madam Feng was both angry and amused.
He thought Jing Zhe was too bold, not only wanting to take her away, but also trying to persuade Master Feng. How could there be such a perfect solution in this world?
Although she no longer has much affection for Master Feng, and they even sleep in separate rooms at night—they started sleeping in separate rooms more than ten years ago, otherwise Madam Feng wouldn't be like this. After all, she is at the age where she is full of desire, and since Master Feng can't satisfy her, she can only let someone else take his place.
Even without feelings, she is still Madam Feng, and Master Feng will certainly not let her leave. Otherwise, the Feng family will lose all face. If Jing Zhe goes there, he will not only fail to persuade him, but he may also be detained at home by Master Feng, which would be counterproductive!
Hearing Madam Feng say "You're so stupid," which seemed like a reproach, Jing Zhe felt something was off.
"How could you possibly tell him? Not only can't you tell him, none of us can tell anyone about this!"
"..."
Jing Zhe was stunned. Such a large restaurant, belonging to the Feng family, how could they not tell Master Feng? Could it be that although the restaurant is called Feng Family Restaurant, the deed is in Madam Feng's name? If that's the case, then it's possible to talk only with Madam Feng!
Thinking of this, Jing Zhe was also very happy and hurriedly asked, "Madam Feng, is this Feng Family Restaurant under your name?"
"..."
Madam Feng was a little confused. Weren't we talking about our business? How did it suddenly turn to the restaurant?
However, she was a smart person and immediately realized that if she agreed to Jing Zhe's request, she would have to break with the Feng family. Where would they make a living in the future?
He probably wanted to know if the deed to the Feng Family Restaurant was in her possession, so he could resell it and make some money to support the two of them in the future, right? I thought he was a bit naive, but I didn't expect him to be so farsighted, already thinking about their future! With him, how could they not enjoy a life of luxury?
Thinking of this, Madam Feng felt even sweeter: "You guessed right, the deed is indeed in my name!"
"..."
Jing Zhe looked delighted, but before he could speak, Madam Feng continued, "But even if it's under my name, it won't help. The Feng Family Restaurant is too large; there aren't many people in Jiangling City who can buy it. Besides, where are we going to find someone to buy it in such a short time?"
But don't worry, I've saved up quite a bit of money over the years, enough for the two of us to live on for the rest of our lives! But you have to give me two days. Once I've settled things, I'll take the money and we'll sneak out of the city together to live somewhere no one can find us. What do you say?"
As she spoke, Madam Feng came up, took Jing Zhe's hand, and looked at him with deep affection, her face full of emotion.
"..."
Jing Zheren was dumbfounded.
This seems... a bit off!
Is there some mistake somewhere?
I was talking to her about buying a restaurant, but she started talking about eloping with me.
Jing Zhe broke out in a cold sweat instantly.
Before Jing Zhe could think about it further, he noticed a noise coming from the doorway and realized he had almost forgotten about her!
He quickly pulled his hand away from Madam Feng's grasp. Madam Feng pouted, about to express her dissatisfaction, when at that moment, footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a knock.
Madam Feng then understood why Jing Zhe had pushed her away; it turned out someone had come from outside!
Madam Feng glanced at Jing Zhe with a slightly apologetic look in her eyes, then turned her head away, her brows furrowing instantly.
Manager Lin was a good-for-nothing cousin of hers, but Madam Feng did not look down on him because he was good-for-nothing and therefore would not speak carelessly. Madam Feng usually had him help manage the restaurant.
The search for the handsome young man was originally intended to be kept secret from him, but Manager Lin accidentally stumbled upon it once. However, Manager Lin did not tell anyone and even very considerately helped Madam Feng find him, which made Madam Feng very happy. She valued him highly and gave him many benefits on a daily basis.
Therefore, Manager Lin was even more dedicated and had a keen eye. Usually, after finding a handsome young man, he would have the kitchen prepare a pot of nourishing soup and bring it in. Then he would clear out the surrounding rooms in advance and prevent anyone from coming over.
What's wrong with me today?
Why is someone knocking on the door suddenly?
So he asked, "Who is it?"
"Madam, it's me."
Manager Lin gave a reply.
"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
There was a pause outside, and then Manager Lin asked, "Madam, has anyone come by?"
Madam Feng shook her head and said, "No."
Then he asked, "What's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing. It's just that Qingqiu, the heroine of Qingyun Sect, came by just now, but she disappeared in the blink of an eye. I was worried that she might come here, so I thought I'd ask her."
"That's what Manager Lin said."
"Oh, I see. It's alright, Lady Qingqiu hasn't been here."
Madam Feng felt it was a false alarm and quickly replied.
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