154 I’ll Listen to My Wife From Now On
Ji Zhao, who was racking her brains for words to reject this glass of wine, did not expect Shen Yao to suddenly speak. She was both happy and a little worried.
“Okay!” The smile on Qin Minghong’s face became even more carefree. “Then let’s get drunk today, okay?”
“I’m happy to accompany you.” Shen Yao finished the wine in his glass and smiled at Qin Minghong, but his smile did not reach his eyes.
Soon, the two men began to compete in secret.
Ji Zhao and Second Manager You were dumbfounded.
In less than half an hour, the pot of hawthorn fruit wine had been emptied.
“Second Shopkeeper You, get two more jars of Shaoxing Ten-Year Glutinous Rice Wine!” Qin Minghong said boldly.
“This? Young Master, this glutinous rice wine is much stronger than hawthorn fruit wine. Why don’t we eat first?”
“Get it!”
“That’s right. Thank you, Second Brother You,” Shen Yao said without showing any weakness. “This fruit wine tastes average.”
Just as Second Manager You was in a dilemma, Ji Zhao suddenly stood up and said expressionlessly, “If you don’t want to eat my food, then don’t eat anymore. Why don’t you go downstairs and drink your fill?”
Ji Zhao was enraged.
The two men, who originally wanted to compete in drinking, silently lowered their heads and did not dare to ask for more wine.
“Eat some vegetables first.” Ji Zhao helplessly picked up some vegetables from the bowl in front of Shen Yao and advised gently, “Don’t drink so quickly in the future. Drinking on an empty stomach is not good for your health.”
“Okay.” Shen Yao nodded obediently. “I’ll listen to my wife from now on.”
Hearing this, Qin Minghong felt that it was inexplicably ear-piercing.
Second Manager You, who was eating crabs, also felt that the atmosphere of this lunch was a little strange. This feeling was like an undercurrent surging on a calm lake, inexplicably depressing.
However, this spicy crab was really too delicious!
“Miss Ah Tao, I didn’t expect your culinary skills to be so good.” Qin Minghong, who had tasted a piece of braised pork, couldn’t help but praise, “The braised pork you made is fat but not greasy. Moreover, if you taste it carefully, you can even feel a fragrance?”
“Young Master, if you think it’s delicious, eat more.” Ji Zhao smiled.
“That’s right.” Second Manager You could not help but praise, “This fragrance seems to be a little like the fragrance of osmanthus?”
“Second Brother You, you really have a good tongue.” Ji Zhao gave him a thumbs up from the bottom of her heart. “When I was making braised pork, I had a flash of inspiration and added a small spoonful of honey osmanthus juice to the sauce. I originally wanted to use this honey osmanthus juice to ease the oiliness of the pork belly, but I didn’t expect it to be so delicious after making it.”
“Ah Tao, we’re doing business. Can you sell this braised pork recipe to the restaurant?” Second Manager You, who smelled a business opportunity, looked at Ji Zhao excitedly.
Ji Zhao shook her head.
“Really?”
“Of course I can’t sell it to the restaurant, because…” Ji Zhao smiled and kept him in suspense. “Because I originally planned to give you this braised pork recipe.”
Originally a bit disappointed, Second Manager You’s eyes lit up when he heard this. “Really?”
“Yes.” Ji Zhao nodded seriously. “A gentleman never goes back on his word. We’re really grateful to you for successfully renting that shop in the restaurant this time. Moreover, you helped us get a three-month rent waiver. Second Brother You, we really want to thank you.”
“Ah Tao, you’re too kind…”
“Miss Ah Tao.” Qin Minghong suddenly put down his chopsticks and looked at her curiously. “If I’m willing to waive your rent for another year, can you treat me to another meal?”
“No.” Ji Zhao refused firmly.
Qin Minghong’s smile froze on his face.