However, both Liuyun and Liu Guang did not recognize Qian Er, and so they just brushed past each other in the street.
Fang Tianze could only continue to wait; he regretted not going to meet them in person.
Meanwhile, Yang Ruxin, the very person Fang Tianze was thinking about, had already arrived at Taibai Building with her family.
"Oh my, isn’t this Miss Yang?" The shopkeeper recognized Yang Ruxin as soon as she entered the door and hurriedly came out to greet her warmly, "Please come inside right away."
"Shopkeeper Zhu, I’ve brought my mother and siblings here to eat your Beggar’s Chicken," Yang Ruxin said with a smile, greeting Zhu Hengtai.
"No problem, just that..." Zhu Hengtai hesitated a bit.
"What’s the matter?" Yang Ruxin frowned slightly.
Zhu Hengtai glanced at Xun Hui and the others, then pulled Yang Ruxin aside and lowered his voice, "It’s just that today that fat Hao is dining upstairs... the last time you... well, you beat him up."
"It’s fine, what is unfamiliar will become familiar," laughed Yang Ruxin, "As long as he doesn’t provoke me, I assure you I will pretend not to know him and won’t start trouble for you."
"We’re not really afraid of causing trouble here; I’m just worried about your family members. It wouldn’t be good if they got scared," Zhu Hengtai smiled, "Since you’re not afraid, then please come upstairs. You have so many people with you, you’ll need a larger room, and we just happen to have one that hasn’t been reserved yet."
The first floor of Taibai Building was the main hall, while the second floor consisted of private rooms, more than a dozen of them. But they were almost always fully booked, which indicated the business’s popularity.
"I’ll take the liberty of arranging the dishes for you," said Zhu Hengtai after glancing at Yang Ruxin, "I guarantee you’ll enjoy your meal."
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Zhu," Yang Ruxin nodded in thanks.
"Xinxin, why did you order so much?" Xun Hui looked at the full table with concern, "How much is all this going to cost?"
The rest of the company also turned their eyes to Yang Ruxin.
"How much it costs is not your concern right now. Your only task is to finish all of this food and fill your bellies," Yang Ruxin did not look at Xun Hui, but instead ruffled the head of Xiaofeng, who was closest to her, "Can you do that?"
"I can," Xiaofeng immediately raised his hand.
"Me too," Sini chimed in.
Then Zhou Ying and Erya also started to exclaim loudly.
"Then let’s start eating," Yang Ruxin picked up her chopsticks first, "Try the dishes here and compare them to your eldest sister’s cooking to see which you prefer. If you like any of the dishes, I can also make them for you when we get back..."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, then started to eat.
However, contrary to what Yang Ruxin imagined, there wasn’t a frantic scramble for food; instead, everyone ate while they made their critiques.
"I think this braised pork isn’t as delicious as what our elder sister makes," Sanni was the first to speak, "and it doesn’t look as good as hers."
No sooner had she spoken than everyone began to chatter away with their opinions.
"This osmanthus cake isn’t as tasty as the egg cake elder sister makes..."
"Ruxin, this braised eggplant isn’t as good as the one you make..."
Qian Er was a bit stunned; he was familiar with Taibai Building and had indulged himself there when he had money. The food was exquisite and delicious, so how could it be criticized as worthless? He couldn’t help but look at Yang Ruxin. Just how delicious must the food she makes be?
"Alright," Yang Ruxin couldn’t help but laugh and cry at their pickiness, "It seems I’ve spoiled your taste. If you keep being this picky, I won’t cook for you anymore..."