Chapter One, what a heartless and venomous woman
What bad luck!
Throwing them away seems to lack a sense of righteousness. Many of the people who come here are past guests and wanderers, and what they value is loyalty. If she were to simply discard the other party, it would likely harm the business of the restaurant
She initially wanted the staff to throw this person out, but upon looking up and seeing a crowd of diners staring at her, she suddenly felt embarrassed.
It has been eight years since my mother and I crossed over to this other world. My mother regarded it as a great joy in life, not only escaping the entanglement of that scoundrel but also being reborn in her current body, transforming from an older woman into a youthful and beautiful young wife. Even after eight years, my mother is still only in her thirties.
"I would like to see who exactly intends to make a move against me," the man said in a low, chilling voice by the bedside, sending shivers down one's spine
Every day, I can hear my mother rambling on about her visions for the future, and Luo Mei has become accustomed to it. Although my mother talks a lot, it is impossible for her to relax. Given their years of hard work, they could easily find a place to enjoy a life of luxury now.
Upon hearing this, Luo Huaixiu hurriedly set aside the abacus and walked out from behind the counter, a look of surprised delight on her face. "Really, my dear? Have you developed something new again?"
Ohtani followed closely behind her, jogging while recounting the events to her
Luo Mei's forehead began to show dark lines, always unable to keep up with her mother's thoughts, "What if he refuses?"
Luo Huaixiu glanced at her and pointed at the man on the bed, saying, "Sweetheart, I think this person is most likely a fool"
Luo Mei cast her a sidelong glance with an expressionless face and said, "Who told you to show off?"
No
The man kneeling on one knee lowered his head, his subdued voice filled with self-reproach, "Your Highness, Mo Bai has arrived late, causing you distress. Mo Bai is willing to accept punishment"
An hour later, it was reported that the man who had fainted had already regained consciousness. Luo Huaixiu set aside her tasks in the kitchen and went upstairs again, asking someone to call her daughter over.
Touching her fair and smooth face, she felt both proud and narcissistic, "Indeed, having you study medicine was the wisest choice. Not only can you earn money by treating others, but you can also serve as a free personal beauty consultant for your mother. Truly beautiful... Hehe... Just look at how I am now; when I walk down the street, people praise me for being young and beautiful. Although we have suffered quite a bit since we crossed over to this wretched place, thinking about it, it has been worth it. The combined age of our two lifetimes is almost in the ground, yet look at me, your mother; I am simply like the old immortal of Tianshan, so beautiful, so beautiful... Just look at how I am now; when I walk down the street, people praise me for being young and beautiful. Although we have suffered quite a bit since we crossed over to this wretched place, thinking about it, it has been worth it. The combined age of our two lifetimes is almost in the ground, yet look at me, your mother; I am simply like the old immortal of Tianshan, so beautiful, so beautiful..."
At the Daitani Inn, the innkeeper said, "A guest just paid in silver and then ran off. It has been half an hour, and he still hasn't returned."
As usual, Luo Huaixiu was at the counter, manipulating the abacus and calculating the day's earnings. While counting, she smiled and shared her grand ideals and goals with her daughter, "My dear, after we earn for another three to five years, we will move to a peaceful place to enjoy a life of comfort. In my lifetime, I have never experienced a single day of peace. Once we save enough money, I will buy a farm, build a luxurious courtyard, and hire dozens of servants... My dear, after we earn for another three to five years, we will move to a peaceful place to enjoy a life of comfort. In my lifetime, I have never experienced a single day of peace. Once we save enough money, I will buy a farm, build a luxurious courtyard, and hire dozens of servants... By that time, the two of us will no longer have to worry about others' opinions, enjoying the finest food and drink, and spending as we please."
Luo Mei gently touched her forehead, turned around, and walked out, saying, "Mother, as long as you are happy, I will return to my room first"
Who is so heartless as to throw a barely alive person into her restaurant
Although making money is important, the 'Unique Flavor Restaurant' does not operate all twelve hours of the day. With only Luo Huaixiu as the head chef, and considering the lack of safety in opening the restaurant at night, the establishment closes early as soon as it gets dark, regardless of the number of customers.
Moonlight spills in through the window, and although the narrow room is dim, two figures can still be discerned.
In her previous life, her mother was insulted as a "yellow-faced woman" by the mistress, and that scene still pierces her heart to this day. In this new life, she sees her mother rejuvenated and living brilliantly. Although it feels unfortunate to have traversed to this different world, she remains filled with gratitude.
The nights in Yufeng County are not subject to a curfew. Due to its unique location at the intersection of the three kingdoms, the evenings, especially at the end of the year, are even more lively than the daytime, with a continuous flow of merchants and pedestrians.
Luo Mei rolled her eyes twice
Reluctantly, she gave up her expertise and chose to apprentice in medicine
The man who could have been saved on the bed remained silent; not only did he say nothing, but his expression also bore no trace of gratitude. Whether it was the aura emanating from him or the dark light radiating from his deep-set eyes, both were filled with hostility and disdain towards the mother and daughter.
Luo Huaixiu wore a pained expression, saying, "I don't want to either! But with so many people watching, how can I have the heart to throw him out?" She took the empty bowl from her daughter's hands and sighed, "It's not easy for us to establish ourselves here. After all the effort to gain a bit of reputation, we can't let it be ruined by the label of 'turning a blind eye to someone in distress'.
Luo Mei sulkily elongated her face and said, "You know he is a fraudster; it would be better to kill him than to let him stay here"
"Young man, what is your surname and given name? Where are you from? What do you do? How many people are there in your family? How can I contact you?" Standing by the bedside, Luo Huaixiu bent over and asked patiently.
That's all that matters, as long as my mother is happy, she can truly be indifferent
Originally, waking someone up should be considered a good deed, a joyful event, but the reaction of the unfamiliar man at this moment has rendered the situation quite awkward
At least one of them wants my life!" Nangong Ziheng said coldly
The workers in the restaurant are all locals, and while meals are provided, accommodation is not included. Therefore, after closing time, only the mother and daughter remain in the restaurant
In the Tianhan Kingdom, Yufeng County, a few years ago, a mother and daughter settled here and used their savings to open a uniquely characteristic restaurant named 'Duwei Restaurant'
Upon hearing this, Luo Huaixiu, although still unclear about the situation, did not dare to delay. She put down the uncooked noodles in her hands and headed towards the main hall, asking as she walked, "Dagu, what exactly is going on?"
Seeing that she had already settled comfortably in the chair, she then carefully applied the prepared traditional Chinese medicine paste onto her mother's face
Luo Meichi smiled and said, "Knowing that he is foolish, why are you still wasting words with him?"
Ohtani quickly shook his head again, pointing in the direction of the lobby, "But that person has run away, leaving another one in our restaurant, and that person is about to collapse."
In the room, watching her daughter finish administering the medicine to the man in black, Luo Huaixiu furrowed her brows and asked again, "My dear, are you sure he is alright? I just promised in front of so many people that I would save him, and he cannot die. If he dies, we might end up in trouble ourselves"
Do not be misled by the small size of the restaurant, nor by the fact that it is run by a single woman and her mother. Over the years, the cold dishes such as cold noodles, cold rice flour, cold skin, and cold cakes from this restaurant have unknowingly become a specialty of Yufeng County, renowned far and wide
Luo Huaixiu arrived at the hall, where the diners in the establishment were gathered, observing and discussing.
A person studying modern dance, wishing to develop their career in this backward and conservative society? In my mother's words, don't even think about it, just wash up and go to sleep
But the unfortunate thing is that she, just as she graduated and was preparing to step into society, suddenly turned into a ten-year-old girl overnight. She finally endured until she was eighteen, but the feudal and backward society crushed all her dreams in an instant
Carrying the moonlight, I could not discern the expression of the man by the bedside, yet the atmosphere in the room grew cold because of him
Watching her chatter incessantly as she walked out of the room, Luo Mei did not utter a single word, cast another glance at the man on the bed, expressionless as she packed her medical kit, and left the room with the same lack of expression
Luo Huaixiu straightened up, pulled her daughter aside, and glanced back, as if fearing the other party might eavesdrop on her words. However, her tone remained unabated, "My dear, this fellow is pretending to be oblivious to us; he must be desperate and trying to swindle us. Why don't we keep him here?"
Seeing the handsome young man in black being carried upstairs by the people in the store, Luo Huaixiu hurriedly followed, hiding her face from everyone, her expression instantly turning as long as a donkey's face
Her words of loyalty immediately garnered a round of applause
that's all
Your Highness, since you have no further matters to attend to, shall we set off for the capital now
On this day, the proprietress was busy in the kitchen when suddenly the waiter, Da Gu, rushed over with a look of anxiety on his face, "Manager, something bad has happened! We might be in trouble!"
This was the first time Luo Huaixiu encountered such a situation. The person who had fainted was dressed entirely in black, and what stood out the most was that he was a young and handsome lad, tall and well-built, so attractive that even she, a middle-aged woman, couldn't help but steal a few more glances.
Perhaps it was the heavens showing mercy for her contributions to that family and her years of painful struggle, which granted her the opportunity to 'regain her youth'
Luo Huaixiu shook her head, feigning mystery, yet her voice grew increasingly louder, "There are so many people who can prove that his injury has nothing to do with us, so I am not afraid of him. However, I just cannot stand his ungrateful demeanor. Keeping him here is not to let him act like an ancestor, but to make him work to repay his debts. I took out silver to buy him medicine; does he think this silver just fell from the sky?"
Luo Huaixiu clenched his fist and gritted his teeth, "If he does not work to repay the debt, you should concoct some poison to kill him!"
After a moment of silence, she loudly called out to the people in the shop in front of the diners, "Quick, take this injured guest upstairs! Ohtani, hurry and call the young lady, just tell her someone is injured and ask her to come back quickly to help. We cannot stand by and do nothing!"
What a heartless and malicious woman
Luo Mei crossed her arms and spoke with a blank expression, "Mother, it would be better to just throw him away."
On the bed, the man pressed one fist against his chest while gripping the blanket with the other hand. The knuckles of both hands turned pale and blue, and on his stern face, the veins on his fair forehead throbbed. In his deep-set eyes, there was a glint of cold light, and his thin lips were pressed into a straight line, with the faint sound of his teeth grinding audibly.
"Your Highness, do you suspect it is Prince Jiang and Young Master An?" Mo Bai was astonished. He had found his way here through a series of secret signals, thinking it was left by the prince. Only after hearing the prince's words did he realize that someone else was guiding him. Who this person was for the time being was irrelevant, but those who intended to harm the prince would certainly not be let off easily
Luo Huaixiu was mixing cold noodles without raising her head and asked, "What major event has occurred?"
Facing the appreciative gazes of the diners, Luo Huaixiu straightened her back and smiled at everyone, saying, "This guest may have encountered an unfortunate incident. Although our establishment is small, we possess a compassionate heart. We are all travelers in this world, and friends can be found everywhere; it is our duty to lend a helping hand. Coincidentally, my daughter has some knowledge of medicine, so I will go with her to assist. Thank you all for visiting our 'Solo Dining Tavern.' I will not disturb your meal any further; please enjoy your dining experience!"
Luo Huaixiu turned her head and shot him a displeased glance, "What is there to fear after paying the silver? It's not like we're dining and dashing!"
Luo Huaixiu stroked her chin, her shrewd eyes constantly darting around
After preparing the mixture in the bowl, Luomei looked up and said expressionlessly, "Mother, the facial mask is ready. You should give it a try. This is a new formula."
Business is thriving, and both mother and daughter are reaping substantial profits
Your Highness?" Mo Bai raised his head, frowning as he looked at his master
Half an hour ago, a large man carried someone into the tavern, ordered a cold noodle dish, paid the money, and then vanished without a trace. The remaining person was slumped over the table; at first, the waiter thought he was just asleep, but later realized something was amiss. No matter how they called him, he could not be awakened. A nearby diner, who was knowledgeable, then discovered that the person was in a state of unconsciousness.