Chapter 234 A Sudden Return
At this moment, the person behind him hurriedly said, "Sir, sir, I know. This person is Sun Qiang's uncle. The white foam he vomited was just soapberry water. He's just asleep now. He's fine and doing well."
So that's how it is. Sure enough, someone orchestrated this whole thing. The onlookers immediately lost interest and slowly dispersed.
The magistrate ordered his men to take the quack doctor and others away as well. These people were probably all working together; the person behind them must be quite powerful to have gathered so many.
With the magistrate's approval, people were more willing to go to Jiang's Restaurant. As a result of this incident, Jiang's Restaurant's business actually improved.
Jiang Mi should thank the person who orchestrated this; she doesn't know if that person will continue to make moves.
Thinking this, Jiang Mi ran into Liu Zi'an as soon as she stepped out. The man had changed into a white robe, whiter than snow, but his inner self was already completely black.
"Long time no see, Manager Liu. I'm afraid I've disappointed you. You failed to bring me down again this time."
Despite the dead of winter, Liu Zian carried a fan with him. He fanned himself a couple of times and said, "Yes, I knew you would guess it was me. Now we are enemies in the open. You put my brother in jail, so naturally I won't let you off the hook."
Jiang Mi clapped her hands: "What a deep brotherly bond! Why don't you just go in and keep him company? It'll save you from worrying about him outside. It's so painful for you. I can't bear to see you like this."
Liu Zian sneered: "You don't need to be too smug. It was entirely my decision to let my brother go in. His presence outside will only hinder my plans. It's better to wait until I've resolved everything before bringing him back."
"Oh, I see. But even without your brother's meddling, you don't seem to have accomplished anything. By the way, I should thank you. Thanks to you, my business is even better than before."
After saying that, Jiang Mi glanced at Liuxiang Pavilion and said quietly, "What a pity. Liuxiang Pavilion used to be bustling with customers, but now it's really deserted. I wonder how much longer your restaurant can stay open."
Liu Zian's fake smile vanished, replaced by anger in his eyes. He put away his fan and attacked Jiang Mi. Jiang Mi was shocked when the man who had been speaking so politely a moment ago suddenly charged at her. She only knew how to use brute force and had no knowledge of the techniques involved. Just as Liu Zian was about to hit her, someone suddenly stepped in front of her.
The man blocked Liu Zian's punch, and only then did Jiang Mi see who it was.
"Liu Min? It's you?"
Wasn't he always by Huo Ran's side? How come he suddenly appeared beside her? Could it be that Huo Ran has arrived?
Thinking of this, Jiang Mi quickly looked around and saw Huo Ran, dressed in a black robe, slowly walking towards her. He wore a jade hairpin in his hair and looked even more dashing and handsome.
"Honey, are you alright?"
Jiang Mi stared at Huo Ran for a while before replying, "I'm fine, why are you here?"
Huo Ran sighed softly: "I wanted to come a long time ago, but I was held up by some things. I'm late and made you suffer so much."
Jiang Mi shook her head: "I'm not wronged, I'm fine."
The more she acted this way, the more Huo Ran felt sorry for her. He had already heard on his way here that the restaurant was having a really tough time, but even so, Jiang Mi hadn't given up and was determined to keep it open. That was just Jiang Mi's personality, and that was what he liked about her.
"Liu Zian, I know you."
Huo Ran said to Liu Zian, "I know what kind of background you have. Don't think that just because you have some relatives, you can do whatever you want. If the Emperor finds out, he will punish your relatives as well. I advise you to be more restrained. Don't think that just because the Emperor is far away, you can do whatever you want."
Liu Zian was initially unconvinced, but looking at Huo Ran's attire, he realized that Huo Ran was not an ordinary person and should be a nobleman from the capital. He was unsure of Huo Ran's identity, but seeing how well Huo Ran knew him, he felt a little afraid.
"Really? Then tell me, who's above me?"
Liu Zian was still testing Huo Ran when Huo Ran coldly replied, "I don't want to waste my breath on you. You know the answer yourself."
Huo Ran simply stood there, and his aura was enough to intimidate everyone. Liu Zian wanted to test him further, but seeing Huo Ran's haughty demeanor, which was a kind of noble air that ordinary people did not possess, he had no choice but to temporarily give up.
"Alright, I'll let you off this time then. Jiang Mi, we'll see."
Liu Zian left, but Jiang Mi didn't have time to say anything harsh to him. Her mind was filled with the news of Huo Ran's return. It had been more than ten days since they last saw each other since the Lunar New Year.
When did you get back?
Jiang Mi carefully examined Huo Ran. He was fairer than before, but he had also lost a lot of weight.
"Just now, I went to Shushan County first, but I found you weren't there. I heard you had opened a new restaurant here, so I rushed over, only to find this scene."
Jiang Mi sighed and said, "You saved me again. I'm so glad you were here. I don't know what would have happened to me otherwise."
Even if she could use her immense strength, if Liu Zian had knocked her down with that punch, she would probably have to stay in bed for a month.
"Silly girl, this can only mean that we are destined to be together. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many coincidences. I don't care about any of that. As long as you are doing well, that's enough."
Jiang Mi felt much more at ease; with Huo Ran around, she felt much more at ease.
"Have you been to my newly opened restaurant? I'll take you to see it."
Like a child, when I have something good, I can't help but share it with my best friend.
"Not yet, then take me to see it."
The two happily returned to the restaurant. Jiang Mi excitedly introduced the new restaurant to Huo Ran, explaining that it had added many new features compared to the original one. As Huo Ran looked around, he praised Jiang Mi's thoughtfulness, making her blush.
"Why have you become so sweet-talking after your trip back to the capital?"
Huo Ran smiled and said, "No, I was just saying what I really thought, not trying to make you happy."
These words made Jiang Mi even more embarrassed. The two of them went downstairs and bumped into Zhang Min'en.
Zhang Min'en had been smiling a lot lately, but her face darkened immediately upon seeing Huo Ran.
Jiang Mi, oblivious to the commotion, asked, "Is the backyard all tidied up? What did the magistrate say?"
Zhang Min'en did not answer, her dark eyes fixed on Huo Ran.
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