Zhong Muyu said, "Keep a close eye on them these next few days and see how they react. Also..."
Zhong Muyu whispered a few words to Zaochun.
Early Spring asked, "Your Highness, shouldn't we lure out the person behind him?"
"It's no use bringing them out. The government won't care about these kinds of things. Besides, with our business so booming, there will be many more people like this in the future. Just be careful."
Zaochun nodded: "Then this servant will remind Liu Fu and his son to be careful in the future."
After the two finished their private conversation, Fang Dazhuang had already taken care of many things.
Seeing that he didn't touch the spice jars but was focused intently on his work, Zhong Muyu felt that this person was honest and hardworking and could be trusted.
Everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts during dinner. The next day, Zhong Muyu called Zaochun over and handed her a thin cookbook.
"These dishes are a bit troublesome, but you should still learn to make them. Keep them safe."
Zaochun glanced at the menu, looking rather troubled: "Isn't this our restaurant's signature dish? And isn't this too difficult? The ingredients are all so precious, I dare not. It would be such a waste if I ruined it!"
"No, with your current cooking skills, even if you fail, it won't taste bad. At worst, I'll eat it with you, so it won't be a waste."
"Since Madam has said so, then this servant will give it a try!"
With the recipes on her person, Zaochun began learning new dishes under Zhong Muyu's guidance.
After Zhong Muyu left, Wu Zhong came over and asked, "Miss Zaochun, do you need any help? I happen to be free right now."
Early Spring smiled and waved her hand: "Thank you for your kindness, but since it is a task assigned to me by my master, I still hope to complete it through my own efforts."
"The young lady in early spring is so earnest; I am truly ashamed."
"After all, it's an important task entrusted to me by my master. Sigh, with so many dishes, I don't know how long it will take to learn them before I can be as good as my master."
In early spring, she pulled a cookbook from her pocket, feigning helplessness.
Wu Zhong said, "Your master values you, which is why she taught you everything she knows. You can learn it slowly! I'm happy to help you."
"Really? Thank you so much, Brother Wu!"
Zao Chun smiled innocently, and her address of "Brother Wu" touched Wu Zhong's heart.
In Wu Zhong's eyes, Zao Chun was just an ordinary young girl, while Zhong Muyu was a wealthy young woman. He had been there for so long but had never seen Zhong Muyu's husband. It was very likely that her husband was dead or had a serious illness, which was why he allowed a woman to show her face in public.
All of this made it convenient for him to carry out his plan.
Little did he know that he had already fallen into their surveillance and trap.
Since Zhong Muyu could install electric lights, he could naturally also install surveillance cameras and alarms. The hidden corners of this restaurant were all high-tech.
As night fell, on his way back to bed after taking a shower, he ran into Liu Xiaoya, who was also on her way to take a shower.
"Oh! Sister Early Spring, I've finally seen you!"
"Little girl? Is something the matter?"
"Madam is looking for you. I couldn't find you here. Oh, you went to take a bath."
"Madam is looking for me? I know, I'll go right away."
In early spring, after drying her still-damp hair, she went to Zhong Muyu's room.
Zhong Muyu lived on the second floor of the backyard, while they lived on the first floor or in a side room. Zaochun had originally planned to stay by Zhong Muyu's side and serve her at any time, but Zhong Muyu gave her a room by saying, "Rest well, you don't need to be served."
There was still some distance between the two people going up and down the stairs.
When Zaochun knocked on the door and entered, Zhong Muyu was already sitting at a table against the wall, with a bunch of colorful wires and a monitor in front of her.
Zao Chun was already used to Zhong Muyu's strange things; in her eyes, Zhong Muyu was someone who could turn the rotten into the magical.
"Your Highness, you wanted to see me?"
Zhong Muyu stood up and said, "I didn't come looking for you. Someone might have sent you to find me."
In early spring, she suddenly understood and exclaimed, "Could it be..."
"Yes, he's in your room right now."
"What?! How dare he break into my room!"
Zao Chun was furious. After all, she was Zhong Muyu's maid and an unmarried girl.
Zhong Muyu shielded the display screen behind her, trying her best not to let Zaochun notice it. In the past, when Zaochun saw these things, she would ask questions repeatedly, showing that she had a very strong thirst for knowledge.
"It's not too late, let's go quickly!"
The two hurried downstairs. The house was dark in early spring. Zhong Muyu quietly approached and pretended to push the door, but the door was locked from the inside.
"Your Highness, what should we do?"
"We can only wait for him to come out. He'll definitely be looking for the recipe. Where did you put the recipe?"
"It should be easy to find in the bedside drawer."
"Okay, then let's wait for him."
The two hid in the shadows, and soon Wu Zhong tiptoed out.
However, before he could make a run for it, he was caught red-handed by Zhong Muyu and Zaochun.
Zhong Muyu raised an eyebrow: "What is Chef Wu doing? Sneaking into a young lady's room at night, are you planning something?"
"Madam? I, I..."
Wu Zhong was speechless, after all, he still had the recipe in his hand.
Early Spring chimed in, "Judging from his appearance, he's trying to steal the recipes. Hasn't our mistress treated you well? How dare you do such a thing!"
Seeing that his scheme had been exposed, Wu Zhong immediately revealed a fierce expression: "Hmph! What future can you have working for a woman! Get out of my way, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
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