Chapter 61

Because it was the weekend, Guoguo didn’t need to go to school, and Qin Waner didn’t need to go to work, so the herbal cuisine restaurant was particularly lively. Early in the morning, Guoguo’s beautiful singing voice could already be heard: "The sunlight is golden and bright, Guoguo sings three times, Mom wakes up, Waner is busy getting dressed, Qiu Yan is brushing her teeth, Dad is the most glorious for cooking~"

Xu Yun really wanted to bang his head against the wall. Why did he have to cook on weekends when there was nothing to do, and why was it not glorious for others to cook?

But it didn’t matter. Thinking about the room full of stunningly beautiful girls, how could he, who was so considerate of women, bear to let them cook?

Once breakfast was over, a busy day officially began. Except for Guoguo and Qin Waner, who had the idea of going shopping, the other three were all committed to their posts.

Because they couldn’t go out, Guoguo was a bit depressed. The current business was no longer like it used to be. Guoguo, who was used to seeing large sums of money, clearly didn’t care about this small amount anymore. She had no interest in the cash register and was actually hugging a computer to study things like finance, economics, and stocks.

Xu Yun suspected the girl was faking it, after all, he himself couldn’t understand those things very well. However, Xu Yun was still very envious of people with economic minds, who could make huge amounts of money in the stock market with just a few finger movements. Compared to him, a chef, they were much more impressive.

After a busy morning, all the beautiful women went upstairs to rest, leaving Xu Yun alone downstairs to watch the store.

At this moment, a fair-skinned, quiet, and beautiful woman walked in, and Xu Yun’s eyes lit up. He couldn’t help but look at the beauty, who had a tall figure, teeth like a row of white pearls, and beautiful eyes. She held a silver microphone, which highlighted her气质 (aura), but her chest development was far inferior to Qin Waner’s.

A plain-looking man with an average build followed, carrying a camera: "Gao Song, are you sure this is the right place?"

"Uh... I think so." The fair-skinned beauty looked at the man at the front desk who was staring at her chest, feeling somewhat speechless.

Xu Yun touched his chin and thought: The parents who named her must have had good intentions, but this beauty must have disappointed her parents a lot. Gao Song? It looks more like an airport... not at all high.

The photographer, who had a keen eye, noticed Xu Yun’s wandering gaze: "Hey, buddy, stop daydreaming and react a bit."

"Wow, are you from the TV station?!" Xu Yun slapped the table and stood up, his eyes wide. He had been so engrossed in looking at the beauty that he forgot to react. The man with the camera and the female host together, if they weren’t from Japan shooting action romance films, they must be TV reporters.

Why did the reporters come to their herbal cuisine restaurant? It wasn’t mealtime.

"Is Qin Waner an apprentice chef in this store?" The fair-skinned beauty, Gao Song, asked quietly.

"Are you talking about the helper, Qin Waner?" Xu Yun almost burst out laughing. Apprentice chef? Not a chance!

Gao Song was sweating, feeling a bit disappointed. Qiu Waner had told her she was an apprentice chef, but now she was just a helper?

Hearing the commotion downstairs, Qin Waner poked her head out from the stairway and was surprised to see the two people: "Gao Song! Why did you come half an hour early? I was just about to go out to welcome you!"

"Phew... I’m glad I didn’t come to the wrong place." Gao Song relaxed: "I’m just being professional, okay?"

As Qin Waner walked down the stairs, Xu Yun smiled and said to her: "Qin Waner, when did I agree to take you as my apprentice? You’re really good at giving yourself credit, ha ha. Just keep helping out, and maybe I’ll teach you a thing or two if I’m in a good mood."

Qin Waner gritted her teeth and punched Xu Yun in the chest: "You’re the one who’s just a helper! If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute!"

"Big liar!" Xu Yun was not to be outdone.

"Jerk!" Qin Waner really wanted to kill him. This guy had exposed her in front of her good friend, which was really embarrassing.

Seeing the two bickering, Gao Song smiled: "Alright, Waner, it doesn’t matter what you are. I’m here to mainly interview the owner and the chef of the herbal cuisine restaurant, so please introduce me to them quickly."

Hearing the commotion downstairs, Ruan Qing霜 (Qing Shuang) and Guoguo couldn’t sit still and came down.

"Such a beautiful sister." Guoguo couldn’t help but exclaim, looking her over and then focusing on Gao Song’s chest, thinking: Her figure isn’t the type Dad likes.

Ruan Qing Shuang looked at the two people who had come in and then at Qin Waner. She felt that this girl looked familiar: "Who is this?"

"Qing Shuang, come down quickly, let me introduce you." Qin Waner waved for Ruan Qing Shuang to come down: "This is Gao Song from our Hedong City TV station, hehe."

TV station? Ruan Qing Shuang quickly came down.

"Wow, so cool." Guoguo couldn’t help but run up to Gao Song: "Sister, am I going to be on TV?"

"Of course!" Gao Song smiled, finding the little girl very charming and full of spirit.

Ruan Qing Shuang, feeling a bit embarrassed, said: "My daughter is a bit mischievous, please don’t mind."

Gao Song smiled: "Of course not, I really like her."

"Sister, you have such good taste!" Guoguo said with a bright smile, then ran up the stairs: "I’m going to change my clothes for the TV appearance..."

I’m sweating! Qin Waner was speechless. It’s not like they were interviewing her, why was the girl so excited?

The cameraman had already started filming the environment of the herbal cuisine restaurant. He was surprised that there were still restaurants this clean.

"Gao Song, this is our owner, Ruan Qing Shuang. You can ask her any questions you have." Qin Waner introduced Ruan Qing Shuang and then pointed to Xu Yun with a sour expression: "That unreliable-looking guy is the chef."

Gao Song and Ruan Qing Shuang shook hands with a smile, but Gao Song looked a bit awkward at Xu Yun, not knowing how to greet him.

"Waner, can you explain this to me?" Ruan Qing Shuang was still confused.

"Hehe, Qing Shuang, this is a good thing." Qin Waner explained: "Because the citizens of our Hedong City are very enthusiastic about herbal cuisine, the TV station wants to interview a herbal cuisine restaurant. Gao Song is in charge of this, and she’s my good friend, so I didn’t want to miss this free advertising opportunity."

Hearing about the interview, Ruan Qing Shuang was a bit flustered: "Ah? An interview? I don’t know how to do that..."

"Don’t be nervous, just do as I say." Gao Song, being experienced, smiled and had the cameraman prepare.

The cameraman was already amazed. This was the cleanest restaurant he had ever seen. The floor was spotless, the tables had no grease, and even the kitchen was shiny and impressive.

Qin Waner’s help was truly a great addition. Ruan Qing Shuang had just promoted herbal cuisine to several large hotels through Shan Hongning, and Lü Feng had just opened the third branch in the city center...

Now the TV station was coming to interview them, which would definitely increase their fame!

"Xu Yun, aren’t you going to change your clothes? You’re going to cook a dish, and we’ll edit it into a promotional video." Qin Waner said with a look of disdain: "Boxer shorts and tank top? Can you dress any less?"

"Want to see? Ha, I’m not that casual." Xu Yun walked into the kitchen and changed into a clean white chef’s uniform, looking very handsome: "I’m the most handsome chef, and the best cook among the handsome guys."

The interview lasted for over two hours, and Guoguo didn’t come down again. It seemed that the people downstairs had forgotten about her.

Guoguo was very upset. She had already changed into such a beautiful dress but couldn’t appear on TV. If she could be on TV, it would be great, and her classmates would be amazed on Monday.

Qiu Yan had a stern face and was fully focused on Guoguo. She wasn’t stupid enough to let Guoguo appear on TV. They couldn’t yet confirm if the venomous scorpion had really come, and if Guoguo was recognized on TV, it would be like asking for trouble.

"Can’t I even show a little face?" Guoguo bit her finger, unwilling to give up.

"No." Qiu Yan’s answer was firm and without hesitation.

Guoguo could only sit obediently on the sofa, listening to the people downstairs talking. Although she was usually mischievous, she would still listen to Qiu Yan when she was serious, because Guoguo knew that everything Qiu Yan did was for her.

The reason was simple: Guoguo knew that Qiu Yan would even give up her life for her.

Guoguo remembered that night clearly, even though she had buried it deep in her heart. If Qiu Yan hadn’t risked her life to bring her out, she would have been taken away by those fierce and terrifying people.

"I’m not going." Guoguo suddenly brightened up, being sensible: "There will be other opportunities in the future."

Qiu Yan felt a bit guilty: "Guoguo, it’s my fault. I don’t have the ability to protect you..."

Guoguo, acting like a little adult, patted Qiu Yan’s shoulder: "Qiu Yan, don’t say that. I’ve never thought that way. If it weren’t for you, I would have been taken away by those people... Sigh, I miss Grandpa."

Qiu Yan’s heart trembled, and her gaze turned fierce, looking out the window. She would definitely get revenge for Feng Qiansui...

"Rest assured, sister." Guoguo continued: "I’ve already recognized a... uh, godfather, who isn’t someone to be trifled with. Even Guoguo knows that, so you must know too."

Qiu Yan was taken aback. This little girl really knew how to shock people.

The interview ended before the guests arrived in the afternoon. Even the TV station had no right to interfere with their business. Qin Waner tried to persuade the two to stay for a meal, but they firmly refused, not wanting to delay the business of the herbal cuisine restaurant.

Feeling embarrassed, Qin Waner went upstairs to get money to take Gao Song out for a Western meal.

Because of the sudden increase in customers, Gao Song decided to film the crowd at the herbal cuisine restaurant, but a large hand pressed down on the camera, and a rough voice said: "What are you filming? Who gave you permission?"

Gao Song and the cameraman were startled. The group that had come in didn’t look like good people.

"I told them to film!" Qin Waner, who had just come out of the herbal cuisine restaurant, glared at Shan Hongning, who was blocking Gao Song.

Seeing it was Qin Waner, Shan Hongning immediately put on a smile: "I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. I didn’t know you two were invited by Officer Qin. Hehe, film, film! Do you need my help?"

This attitude was a complete 180-degree turn!

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