Chapter 245 (1/2)

Chapter 245: Celestial Vinegar

The rabbit meat cooked by Yuan Zhou was naturally free from all these concerns. Originally, Yuan Zhou replaced the white sugar with honey because the sweetness of the honey would linger although it wasn’t really strong. Apart from that, the honey itself contained a slightly oily feeling and hence would become shinier and smoother as well as brighter in color after being fumigated.

Only after he had finished all the work in the restaurant did Yuan Zhou have time to go upstairs to sleep soundly until the next morning. Thinking of the soup dumplings that hadn’t been cooked for a long time, Yuan Zhou rolled over to get up.

Having washed up, Yuan Zhou went out for jogging. The long journey for the past few days had shown the benefits of exercising, therefore he paid more attention to that.

After taking a rest for a few days, Yuan Zhou opened the restaurant for business again. Although his usual expression still remained, his state of mind changed a little. The shadow of the old royal chef was still lingering in his sight.

“Hu…. I had better do my things first and then consider others.” Yuan Zhou settled down to his work and began to knead the dough earnestly.

“Jia Jia, do you think our boss has opened the restaurant?” asked Shen Min uneasily.

“Of course. Our boss has always been punctual.” Zhou Jia answered affirmatively. She didn’t have much anxiety, in other words, she took things in easily.

Shen Min, however, was a different person. Due to her character, she had always been worried that Yuan Zhou would quit the business. Like the person of ancient Qi kingdom who worried the sky would fall, she was always anxious.

It also might be because she had already studied quite hard, but her accomplishments were always not very good. Even for the entrance to the college, she gave all her effort. Zhou Jia was different from her. Despite her poor family conditions, she always came first in examinations even if she was just studying courses for adults.

“Min Min, you really don’t need to go to class today?” Zhou Jia looked at Shen Min and asked her with care.

“No problem. The first two lessons are self-study classes. So don’t worry,” Shen Min thought for a while and said affirmatively.

“Then you can go back after we check the restaurant,” Zhou Jia said to her earnestly.

“Humm.” Shen Min nodded the head, not giving any positive or negative answer.

In a while, the two of them arrived at Yuan Zhou’s restaurant, where there were many acquaintances waiting in line outside the restaurant.

“This Boss Yuan is damn hateful. As soon as he comes back, he cooks delicious dishes.” The first person was Wu Zhou. He said unreservedly while smelling the fragrance of the soup dumplings.

“If you don’t want to eat, you can leave,” Ling Hong looked discontentedly at Wu Zhou who was ahead of him and said discourteously.

“I don’t mean that. It’s just that my wallet is going to bleed again and I don’t know how to explain to my girlfriend.” Wu Zhou revealed a miserable look of “You single people know nothing.”

“What do you think if we throw you out of the line?” Octopus stretched out his head and asked Wu Zhou while looking at him seriously.

“No violence is allowed over here at Boss Yuan’s restaurant.” Wu Zhou revealed a solemn look. Apparently, he was imitating Yuan Zhou’s usual expression.

“Ho Ho. No one would say no if I throw you out,” said Octopus indifferently.

“Then I can move forward to take your position,” Ling Hong said arrogantly.

“We might as well discuss what dishes Boss Yuan will cook for breakfast.” Wu Zhou changed the subject stiffly. However, the subject did work well.

The crowd started to guess the breakfast dishes one after another. As the regular customers, these several people were more certain about the specific dishes. After all, they ate here many times and were quite familiar with that.

When Shen Min and Zhou Jia arrived, they saw the bustling scene and instantly became relieved.

“So there’s no problem now. Min Min, you hurry back to attend your classes.” Zhou Jia said with a smile.

“Yes, I will come by in the evening.” Instead of waiting for Yuan Zhou to open the door, Shen Min directly headed back to her college.

Just in a little while, Yuan Zhou’s restaurant was opened punctually at the agreed time. And although the customers were unable to wait longer, they didn’t forget Yuan Zhou’s rules and all waited patiently in the line for seats.

“Boss Yuan, what did you do when you were away?” having the least scruples, Wu Zhou directly asked.

“Collect honey.” Answered Yuan Zhou with an indifferent manner.

“You went to collect the honey by yourself? Boss Yuan, did you get stung?” Wu Zhou looked at Yuan Zhou up and down.