Chapter 622 - Im Very Curious (2/2)

“How did Tong Lan say? Does she know I’m here?” The old man just looked at Yuan Zhou like that earnestly and seriously with a perturbed manner.

“Yes, she does, but she won’t come back for the time being.” Yuan Zhou nodded his head and then answered him bluntly.

“She’s not coming back? Well, never mind.” On hearing Yuan Zhou say so, the old man was a little upset, but at the same time, he revealed a smile on his face.

As if he was quite happy just to get some information about Boss Tong.

After that, the old man started to pester Yuan Zhou to ask all sorts of questions. Of course, they were all about Boss Tong.

In just five minutes, the old had at least asked ten questions without a break. Nevertheless, Yuan Zhou answered none of them.

“My boss doesn’t like talking when he prepares the dishes.” Mu Xiaoyun went up and stopped the old man who intended to ask more.

“The little boss has so many rules.” Having been stopped by others, the old man was a little embarrassed for an instant, but soon, he reacted and said that.

“That’s right. All the rules are written on that wall. You can read them by yourself.” Mu Xiaoyun pointed at the wall behind and said.

“Okay. Get me a serving of breakfast, too.” The old man didn’t turn his head to read the rules, but just sat straight there. He appeared to be cultured.

“Okay. We are serving Osmanthus Wine Stuffed Sticky Rice Ball today.” Mu Xiaoyun began to introduce the dishes and the price.

The old man raised his eyebrows when he heard of the price. However, he paid the money directly without saying anything.

After he ordered the dish, the old man waited for less than 5 minutes and the dish was carried onto the table. Nevertheless, Yuan Zhou was the one to carry the dish to the old man personally this time.

“Your Osmanthus Wine Stuffed Sticky Rice Ball. Please enjoy your meal.” Yuan Zhou set down the dish.

“How is it?” The old man looked straight at Yuan Zhou and hoped that Yuan Zhou could answer his questions.

Yuan Zhou didn’t refuse him this time. He told everything he knew of to the old man briefly.

Such a conversation between them naturally drew the nearby customers’ attention, for example, Ling Hong, whose curiosity was even greater than a cat.

“You are talking about Boss Tong, the owner of the neighboring dry cleaning shop.” Ling Hong selected a perfect moment. He said that just as Yuan Zhou finished talking and left.

Besides, he said with a tone that he knew about her very well. Therefore, the old man spoke with him immediately.

“Do you also know Tong Lan, the owner of the former dry cleaning shop?” The old man asked anxiously.

“Of course, I do.” Ling Hong nodded his head as if it were obvious.

“Then tell me something about her. This old man will treat you to a meal.” The old man said generously.

“No need. We are all neighbors.” Ling Hong said with a smile on his face.

Just when Yuan Zhou was curious as to why Ling Hong suddenly became so enthusiastic and helpful, he then heard the following words.

“But before I say something about her, I need to know what’s happening.”

The old man knitted his brows as if he were reluctant to tell him.

“After all, I knew Boss Tong first and only met you just now.” Ling Hong revealed a manner that he was quite enthusiastic and considerate.

“Alright. Let me tell you.” The old man nodded his head and agreed.

There were two types of people. One was those who liked keeping the secrets and wouldn’t tell anybody else while the other was those who would tell anybody as long as others showed a slight interest in it.

It wasn’t because he tended to trust others easily, but just because he was too lonely.

The old man belonged to the latter type. He kept silent for a while and then narrated the story of Boss Tong and him again.

After Ling Hong heard that, he asked the old man bluntly, “So old man, could you tell me the reason you kept the one who loves you waiting for more than 30 years?”

“Boss Tong has never left this place. Even if you were gone, I think it isn’t a very serious problem since communication devices are so advanced now. I’m very curious about the reason,” said Ling Hong. Then, he said again, “Please do tell me.”