Chapter 97: Owner Bu, Do You Feel No Shame (1/2)

Chapter 97: Owner Bu, Do You Feel No Shame

Translator: OnGoingWhyEditor: Vermillion

Zhao Ruge was wearing a brocade robe and had a refined and handsome appearance. He was standing at the entrance of the store with a smile on his face as he looked toward Bu Fang, who was curled up on a chair.

Bu Fang raised his eyebrows in surprise. He recognized this fellow who tried to tempt him with crystals on two separate occasions but he resolutely turned him down. However, despite their brief encounter, Bu Fang still remembered Zhao Ruge's appearance.

Bu Fang stood up from his chair. He glanced at Zhao Ruge and asked, ”What are you ordering?”

Zhao Ruge stepped into the store and shook off the snow that had clung onto him. He expelled a cloud of breath before he sat down on a chair. After taking a glance at the menu, he realized the store had added many new dishes since his last visit.

As the delicious dishes cooked by Bu Fang involuntarily surfaced within his mind, his stomach slightly growled in response. Zhao Ruge ordered a serving of Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs and Improved Egg-Fried Rice, as well as a jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine.

Bu Fang nodded. He went back into the kitchen and started cooking the dishes. After a while, a rich aroma wafted out from the kitchen. That fragrance was extremely strong, causing Zhao Ruge to sniff the air.

After a long while, Bu Fang's slender figure walked out from the kitchen while carrying a dish in his hand and he placed it in front of Zhao Ruge.

Zhao Ruge did not immediately start eating. Even though the rising steam emanating from the dish was continuously arousing his appetite, Zhao Ruge still managed to endure it. His eyes appeared to be smiling as they landed on Bu Fang.

”Owner Bu, where's Xiaoyi? Didn't she come here today?” Zhao Ruge's tone contained a trace of mockery.

Bu Fang expressionlessly glanced at him, then pulled out a chair and sat down. He sat upright in front of Zhao Ruge. Everything was completed in an unhurried and leisure manner.

”She didn't come today,” Bu Fang simply replied as his pitch-black pupils locked onto Zhao Ruge's cheek.

Zhao Ruge was extremely calm. Even though Bu Fang was staring right at him, there was not even a slightest change in his expression. After suffering so many losses within the store, this was the first time he felt he was holding the initiative. He could use the attitude of a superior to face Bu Fang.

”Is Owner Bu not curious why she didn't come?” Zhao Ruge asked as the corners of his mouth curled up.

Bu Fang did not reply this time around and only watched Zhao Ruge. Zhao Ruge was not flustered either. With a faint smile, he removed the cloth cover of the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine and poured a cup of wine for himself. The rich aroma of wine immediately spread into the surroundings. As the aroma hovered around the tip of his nose, an euphoric expression was revealed on his face.

In the past, he used to believe the number one wine within the Light Wind Empire was the imperial palace's Bejewelled Nectar Wine. However, ever since he tasted the store's Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, he was completely subdued by this fine wine.

”Owner Bu, do you want a cup as well?” Zhao Ruge shook the blue and white porcelain wine cup in his hand as he asked Bu Fang out of politeness.

”Oh, hold on,” Bu Fang softly replied. Then, under the embarrassed gaze of Zhao Ruge, he stood up and headed toward the kitchen. After a while, he returned with a clean porcelain wine cup.

”Fill it to the brim, don't be shy,” Bu Fang said.

Zhao Ruge was speechless as he looked at Bu Fang. He thought, ”Don't you realize I was only being polite? With our relationship, do you think I would treat you to a drink? This wine costs fifteen crystals per jar, and more importantly, there isn't much of it in the first place.”

Under Bu Fang's sincere gaze, Zhao Ruge was unable to refuse his request out of politeness. He could only fill Bu Fang's wine cup to the brim with a deadpan expression.

Bu Fang raised the wine cup to his mouth and took a sip of wine, revealing a trace of contentment in his eyes.

With the cold temperature and the snow fluttering about outside of the store, warming up the body with fine wine was such a wonderful pleasure...

”Owner Bu, are you really not curious why Xiaoyi did not come?” Zhao Ruge asked once more. He finished the wine within his cup and narrowed his eyes at Bu Fang.

Bu Fang glanced at him as he placed the already emptied wine cup on the table and he took the liberty of grabbing the wine jar. After filling up his wine cup to the brim, he simply replied, ”Why do I need to know...”

Zhao Ruge expressionlessly watched as Bu Fang unceremoniously drank the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine that he ordered. He suddenly felt a touch of sadness as he regretted opening his mouth.

”She's your employee! As an employer, shouldn't you be worried about your employees?” Zhao Ruge asked.