"Noodles for tonight? Which kind of noodles?" Lin Yi asked mysteriously.
Lin Jiudong's eyes widened, looking excited. "Yeah, is it the legendary specialty noodles? I've never tried it before!"
"Specialty noodles?" Lin Qixia asked, puzzled.
Lin Jiudong quickly explained, "Isn't the most distinctive dish in Lichong County mutton stew noodles? Didn't you try it the other times you came to the county town?"
"I see." Lin Qixia clenched her fist and made a decision. "Then let's have mutton stew noodles tonight!"
Hearing what they were saying, Lin Qixia also felt a little hungry.
After that, they walked along Hongfang Street, where their shop was located.
Hongfang Street becomes even more lively in the evening. You can smell the delicious aroma of cooking food every few steps. People come and go, and the shouts of vendors can be heard from time to time.
The street was bustling with life, showing no signs of the desolation of a famine year. This was the reason why Lin Qixia chose this street and opened her shop here.
They didn't walk far before they found a mutton stew noodle shop.
It is evident that this noodle dish is indeed very common and is the most famous local specialty of Chong County.
The rich aroma wafting from the noodle shop made Lin Qixia swallow hard. "Let's go in and eat noodles!"
"Yes, yes!"
Great! I can finally eat something. I've been starving all day!
Lin Jiudong and Lin Yi quickly agreed and walked inside.
He Zhilan and Lin Qixia followed, and after walking a few steps into the noodle shop, a familiar voice called out to Lin Qixia, "Oh, isn't this Lin sister?"
"It's Boss Guan." Lin Qixia stopped in her tracks and recognized him at a glance.
He Zhilan stood to the side, looking puzzled. "Who is this—"
“She’s a grain business owner I knew before,” she explained to He Zhilan, while whispering to her, “Sister-in-law, you go find a seat and order first. I’ll chat with this lady for a bit and then we’ll go over.”
He Zhilan agreed, "Okay, then Xia'er, you can chat slowly."
After saying that, He Zhilan turned around and went to find Lin Jiudong and Lin Yi.
Lin Qixia then faced Guan Yu with a nonchalant smile.
"I heard that Lin Meizi has rented a shop in this county. Is she planning to open a grain store?" Guan Yu asked as he walked over.
Beside her was another person, a pretty girl in a bright yellow robe, dressed very neatly, who at first glance looked like a young boy.
However, her slightly protruding breasts and overly defined waist gave her away.
"And who is this?" She walked over, glanced at Lin Qixia, and asked without hesitation as she looked her over.
Guan Yu then slapped his forehead, "Look at me! I should have introduced you to her. This is Cheng Yuerong, the daughter of Chen Dafu, the owner of Cheng's Cloth Shop."
"Hello, Miss Cheng~" Lin Qixia greeted her.
Cheng Yuerong only gave a perfunctory reply, her eyes filled with disdain, clearly indicating that she did not want to talk to her.
Lin Qixia didn't mind and turned to Guan Yu to answer the question Guan Yu had asked her earlier, "Boss Guan is right, I do indeed run a grain shop in Lichong County."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuerong scoffed.
Sure enough, it was someone trying to curry favor with her again. For a moment, Cheng Yuerong felt a little resentful that Guan Yu had revealed her identity to Lin Qixia.
Cheng Yuerong's sneer was too obvious, clearly showing that she didn't like Lin Qixia.
The atmosphere around them froze for a moment.
Guan Yu's smile froze. She looked left and right, afraid that the two would fight. She hadn't expected Cheng Yuerong to have this kind of attitude towards Lin Qixia.
Although it's impossible to run a business alone in this world, competitors are often rivals.
But this time she was genuinely kind, helping Lin Qixia out by learning that she was coming to Lichong County to open a shop, and trying to build a good relationship with her.
"Hahaha—" To ease the awkwardness, Guan Yu suddenly burst into a big laugh, "That's great! I knew Lin Meizi had some talent, and she'd make a name for herself sooner or later!"
The fact that she was able to open her own shop in Lichong County in such a short time speaks volumes about her abilities.
It is clearly not a wise thing to do to be an opponent of such a person.
"Mr. Guan, you flatter me," Lin Qixia said, waving her hand.
"Don't be modest here!" Guan Yu casually put his arm around her shoulder. "It's perfect that we've run into you here today. How about I treat you to a nice meal with Miss Cheng to celebrate the opening of your new store?"
Clearly, she still has no intention of giving up on helping Lin Qixia find a partner.
Lin Qixia was roughly pulled into her arms, and due to the inertia, she bumped into her shoulder, her arm aching from the hard muscles of her body.
Anyone who didn't know better would think that Guan Yu was a martial arts expert.
"No, thank you." Lin Qixia felt a little uncomfortable and awkwardly waved her hand in refusal. "I came with my family today. How about we get together at my place another day?"
As she spoke, she broke free from the other person's grasp.
"I see." Guan Yu released the other person. "Then...see you next time?"
She felt a little regretful as she watched the other person leave.
Cheng Yuerong, standing nearby, clicked her tongue. "Pretentious!"
“My father is the guild leader of Lichong County, and these people always try to curry favor with him.”
"I think she'll come back to me again soon!"
Guan Yu touched his nose and smiled, "Miss Cheng, please don't mind. My sister Lin is probably just busy today. She's usually quite easy to get along with."
Cheng Dafu, the owner of Cheng's Cloth Shop, is the president of the Lichong County Guild, which is common knowledge.
Therefore, she was trying to take the opportunity to do Lin Qixia a favor and give her a chance to get in touch with Chairman Cheng.
To his surprise, the other party refused outright. Guan Yu was both astonished and somewhat impressed by Lin Qixia's courage.
However, Guan Yu never expected that Lin Qixia was completely unaware of this.
She was hurrying towards He Zhilan's table.
"Have you ordered everything?" Lin Qixia asked as she walked to the table.
Soon, the waiter from the noodle shop brought over several bowls of noodles, and a delicious aroma wafted over.
"Mmm!" Lin Yue replied happily, looking at the noodles on the table in front of her with expectant eyes. "These noodles look so delicious!"
As she spoke, her mouth was practically watering.
Lin Qixia sat down and asked with a smile, "Is this enough? If not, order more."
“That’s enough, of course it’s enough!” Lin Jiudong said. “Each bowl is so big! The owner was also very generous with the amount of meat, it’s definitely enough to eat.”
Even though she was very hungry, she didn't want to eat so much and gain weight.
Then it will be even less likely that Brother Pei will like her.
Seeing her suddenly cupping her face and smiling so infatuatedly, Lin Qixia twitched her lips and remained speechless.
"Alright, everyone, let's eat." Lin Qixia turned her head, picked up her chopsticks, and also decided to try the noodles.
She was really intrigued by the praise from Lin Jiudong and Lin Yi.
"Eat up," He Zhilan pushed one of the bowls in front of Lin Qixia. "Lamb stew noodles taste best when they're hot!"
Lin Qixia responded and picked up a mouthful of noodles, about to put it in her mouth, when Guan Yu's voice sounded behind her again: "Sister Lin, you don't mind if we join us, do you?"
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