Chapter 875 - Mortal Enemy (1/2)

After the pub’s business hours ended, Shen Min was in charge of closing up. Yuan Zhou found some idle time and, carrying the broth he prepared, he headed towards the back alley.

Time to feed Broth.

“Being in a relationship helps losing weight? I wonder if it also helps to build abdominal muscles. Unfortunately, I am like you, single,” Yuan Zhou mumbled to Broth who was drinking the broth.

“Woof,” Broth raised his head and looked at Yuan Zhou doubtfully before continued drinking the broth.

As usual, when about half the bowl was left, Broth barked two times. Then, the yellow dog came to drink the broth.

Yuan Zhou sank into a short contemplation when he saw this, “Damn, I forget you already have a companion. Good.”

“Very good, you damned dog. Bye, damned dog,” Yuan Zhou said and returned to his restaurant.

“Double damage,” Yuan Zhou muttered and went upstairs, preparing to start reading.

That’s right. He was making his preparations as tomorrow would be the day he goes to the Shu Restaurant.

The document Yuan Zhou received had an introduction on Cao Zhishu’s signature dishes and his contact details.

The contact details were naturally to confirm the date and time. It was very rare for Yuan Zhou to call someone on his phone. He decided to visit the Shu Restaurant at 3:00 pm tomorrow.

Visiting at such an hour would naturally not hinder the business of both restaurants. Yuan Zhou had thought it out before setting the time.

“I wonder how many of Cao Zhishu’s signature dishes will I get to eat tomorrow,” a sense of expectation welled within Yuan Zhou’s heart.

Yuan Zhou continued reading and relaxing until Shen Min was done closing up and left on a bus before he started washing up and going to bed.

As usual, Yuan Zhou had a good night’s sleep. Early in the morning, he woke up, exercised, and opened the restaurant. He did everything as usual and nobody could see that he had an appointment today.

When lunchtime ended, Master Cheng asked him about it.

“Master Yuan, are you visiting the Shu Restaurant today?” Master Cheng asked, a conflicted emotion on his face.

“Um.” Yuan Zhou nodded his head.

“Do you need me to go with you?” Master Cheng asked seriously.

Yuan Zhou did not answer immediately. He turned and gazed at Master Cheng with a doubtful look.

Yes, he was suspicious because usually, Master Cheng would look for an excuse to go together instead of asking if he could go together.

Yuan Zhou could see the hesitation on Master Cheng’s face so he did not say much. He directly answered, “No.”

“Ok. I will send you there instead, then. I know the way,” Master Cheng heaved a sigh of relief and offered.

Master Cheng was indeed unwilling to go to the Shu Restaurant.

“I’ll be taking a taxi,” Yuan Zhou said.

“No, it is only proper for me to drive you there,” Master Cheng said joyfully.

“There’s no need for that. You’re not my disciple,” Yuan Zhou repeated.

“I know. I am merely feeling bad for learning your skills for free and want to do something for you. Don’t stop me,” Master Cheng was already used to Yuan Zhou’s denial. He still offered seriously.

“Fine,” Yuan Zhou agreed.

In his view, Master Cheng was right. Master Cheng had indeed learned his skills even if he hadn’t be given any proper lessons.

This was why Yuan Zhou would often call Master Cheng over to watch him as he cooked.

“Good. Go get changed. I will wait here,” Master Cheng said.

“Um,” Yuan Zhou nodded and went upstairs to wash up. After he took his own chopsticks and spoon, he went downstairs.

“Let’s go,” Yuan Zhou walked in front and the two headed towards the intersection of the street.