Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 78: Master Xiao still has a wine shop

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Master Xiao still has a wine shop

Thinking about the taste of those two fish dishes, Gu Qingli’s mouth watered.

Planting chilies was now an urgent matter.

She couldn’t help but look forward to the delicious dishes Wuyou could create once the chilies were grown.

Next time, she would go to the seed store to buy some vegetable seeds, and the chili seeds could be mixed in.

She remembered that there was still some room to clear more land in the wasteland.

Even if there were one hundred twenty acres of barren hills, if you developed one hundred forty acres, the government wouldn’t care too much, but you couldn’t add too much more.

"Let’s go!"

Xiao Yunjing gently pulled Gu Qingli, who had suddenly stopped. What was Li’er daydreaming about now?

"Let’s go." Gu Qingli came back to her senses, and the two went to the cloth store to buy several bolts of fabric.

"Li’er, what do you think of this restaurant?" Having bought the cloth and vegetable seeds, they arrived before the largest restaurant in the city.

Gu Qingli looked up at the Flavorful Feast Restaurant, then glanced at Xiao Yunjing, who smiled back at her before they both entered.

The interior of the Flavorful Feast Restaurant was bustling with activity, waiters weaving through the crowd serving dishes and pouring tea, incredibly busy.

"Table for two, esteemed guests?" a waiter hurried over to greet them as they entered.

"Yes, two."

"Li’er, would you like to dine in the main hall or a private room?"

"A private room."

There are too many people in the main hall; it’s too noisy. I prefer to eat in peace and quiet.

"Alright, call your manager over," Xiao Yunjing then said to the waiter.

The waiter glanced at their rustic attire. Why would country folk like them need the manager?

A flicker of impatience crossed the waiter’s mind, but he knew the rules of the Flavorful Feast Restaurant better than anyone, so he reluctantly went to fetch the manager.

The manager was in the kitchen, and the waiter quickly ran in.

Gu Qingli was also puzzled. Why call for the manager just for a meal?

She looked at Xiao Yunjing, who simply smiled warmly at her.

This man... he’s becoming more mysterious by the day.

The waiter returned with a man in his forties. When the man looked up and saw the pair, his expression froze for a moment before his attitude instantly became deeply respectful.

"Take us to a private room."

"Yes, yes, of course."

"Inform the kitchen to send the restaurant’s finest dishes and wine to Room One, and quickly," the man ordered, his respectful demeanor shifting to a serious one as he hurriedly instructed the still-bewildered waiter.

The waiter bowed hastily and rushed towards the kitchen.

The man then led the two upstairs, stopping before a private room on the fifth floor.

He took out a key, opened the door, and ushered them in, inviting them to sit.

"Greetings, Master, Madam," the man finally said, kneeling.

"Ah, Boss Qin, please rise and speak."

"Thank you, Master." Boss Qin stood, still maintaining a respectful posture.

"How has the restaurant’s business been lately?"

"Reporting to Master, as per your instructions, the restaurant’s daily profit is no less than one thousand taels."

"Good. No one has come to cause trouble, I hope?"

"No, Master. We have people keeping an eye on things. If anyone did try, they were promptly thrown out."

"Alright then, serve the dishes. My wife is hungry."

Xiao Yunjing inquired a little more about the restaurant’s situation before urging them to serve the food.

He also wanted his wife to taste the restaurant’s cuisine.

Hearing this, Boss Qin hurried downstairs.

"Li’er, what are you thinking about?" Xiao Yunjing turned and saw Gu Qingli spacing out again.

Isn’t she even a little happy for me? Such a large restaurant! It took a great deal of effort to wrest it from Zhao Shijin.

Zhao Shijin was that person’s dog. Although Xiao Yunjing hadn’t dealt with Zhao Shijin in his previous life, Zhao Shijin, then the Minister of Revenue, had often made things difficult for him. The border garrisons were always lacking supplies. This Zhao Shijin, as Minister, would claim shortages of silver one day and grain the next; there was never anything he didn’t lack. Damn it! Bumping into this bastard here... if I don’t deal with him, I won’t be able to sleep at night. Heh. Let that person in the palace fret. You claim to lack everything? Then you shall indeed lack everything.

As for matters at the border, he had already dispatched men to Blue Clouds Mountain. Soon, he would have Feng Zhiqiang depart for the frontier to seize control of the military forces there first.

Gu Qingli met Xiao Yunjing’s gaze, raised an eyebrow, and smiled. "I never imagined my husband was a hidden tycoon."

She wasn’t daydreaming; she was utterly shocked.

Xiao Yunjing possessed excellent martial arts skills, was handsome, knew how to manage a Secret Sect, and could run a restaurant. Although the restaurant was taken by force (she guessed, based on his personality, he wouldn’t bother with roundabout tactics but would just bluntly and violently snatch it), it was very well-managed.

This man has accomplished so much in just a few short months. The restaurant alone earns a thousand taels a day, not to mention the income from the Secret Sect... TSK TSK TSK... he’s far more impressive than any of those overbearing CEOs.

Meeting Gu Qingli’s slightly admiring gaze, Xiao Yunjing’s heart surged. Heh, Li’er is finally showing a hint of admiration for me. That wasn’t easy! He felt a bit elated at that moment.

"How about I give this restaurant to you, Li’er?" Xiao Yunjing said, taking Gu Qingli’s hand with a smile.

"No need." Her focus wasn’t here; it was on the Medical Clinic. She wanted to establish the Gu Clinic throughout Daqian and have every household in Qinghe County cultivate medicinal materials for her. The restaurant was doing well under Yunjing’s management, and there was no need for her to interfere. If he really couldn’t manage it, weren’t Eldest Brother Xiao and the others still at home?

"Alright. I might not have the energy to manage these things in the future—"

"You can let Mother and Eldest Brother handle them," Gu Qingli interrupted.

Xiao Yunjing shook his head. "I have other arrangements for Father, Eldest Brother, and Second Brother."

Father is a great general; I won’t let his talents be wasted. And Eldest Brother and Second Brother, their martial skills are formidable. It just so happens that the Beijiang Kingdom to the north is becoming restless, so I’ll send them to deal with it.

Although the Beijiang Kingdom was a small, insignificant land, it was a nation on horseback. Not only were the men skilled warriors, but even the women and children were brave and adept riders; their horsemanship was exceptional.

What was most detestable was that the Beijiang Kingdom constantly harassed the people of Daqian along the northern border, causing widespread suffering and making their lives unbearable.

The one in the palace only cared about consolidating his own power, with no thought for the lives of those people.

As long as it wasn’t a large-scale invasion, he wouldn’t pay it much heed. _{free.webn\ove(l)(.)c(o)m}

This gave him an opportunity.

Once his eldest and second brothers stabilized the region, their wives and children—his sisters-in-law and the three little ones—would surely follow. Then, only Mother would be left idle at home.

But Mother would certainly follow Father. In the end, it would just be the two of them here.

Since Li’er didn’t want to take it over, he would continue to let the people from the Secret Sect manage it. In any case, he wouldn’t let others benefit.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.

"Come in."

As Xiao Yunjing spoke, a line of servers filed in, placing the dishes on the table one by one.

"Master, Madam, please enjoy your meal." After setting the dishes, Boss Qin and his staff quickly retreated.

"Here, try this steamed fish." Xiao Yunjing served a generous portion of fish into a small bowl and placed it in front of Gu Qingli.

"Alright." The aroma of the dishes was indeed fragrant. She picked up her bowl, took a piece of fish with her chopsticks, and put it in her mouth.

The moment the fish entered her mouth, its tender, delicious, and delicate snow fish flavor filled her palate, without the slightest hint of fishiness.

Delicious.

She picked up another piece of fish and ate it.

Mmm, it truly is delicious. This steamed snow fish is no worse than fish dishes made with all sorts of seasonings in modern times. This chef certainly has skill; no wonder the business is so good.