Reborn as a True Heiress and Becomes a Boss

Chapter 15 Bloody Disaster

Fan Ruichen frowned and remained silent for a few seconds before finally nodding and kissing Yang Nianqing's cheek.

Completely ignored, Wang He thought, "......" So, is he here to be tortured? Please have some compassion for single people! Is this really Fan Ruichen, who hates women and dislikes physical contact? This must be a fake Fan Ruichen!
It's 8:30 now, and she doesn't know how long Fan Ruichen has been waiting for her. "Have you eaten yet?"

Fan Ruichen only just realized he was hungry. Thinking of the dishes Yang Nianqing had made for him yesterday, Fan Ruichen felt his mouth water. He swallowed without making a sound and said, "Not yet."

Seeing Fan Ruichen's little gesture, Yang Nianqing chuckled, "So, what do you want to eat?"

"It will be all right!"

Yang Nianqing looked at Wang He, who quickly replied, "Me too, I'm not picky about food."

"Alright," Yang Nianqing said with a smile, "Then you guys wait here for a bit." After saying that, Yang Nianqing turned around to prepare the ingredients.

Seeing Yang Nianqing get up and leave, Wang He asked Fan Ruichen with some confusion, "Where is your sister-in-law going? Is she going to order food for us?"

"No, she went to help us cook; she's the chef here."

"Oh~" Wang He suddenly realized.

Yang Nianqing quickly prepared the dishes and served them. Fan Ruichen's eyes lit up after tasting them; Yang Nianqing's cooking was particularly to his liking. Wang He tasted them and was completely captivated by the deliciousness, praising them highly.
"Delicious! Sister-in-law, you're amazing! Your cooking is superb. Absolutely divine!"

Yang Nianqing smiled shyly, "You flatter me."

"No, no, it's really delicious. Ah Chen is so lucky, hahaha." Wang He wolfed down the food and started a battle of wits with Fan Ruichen to grab the dishes.

Suddenly, Yang Nianqing frowned. Wang He was suddenly shrouded in black mist, his forehead darkened, emanating a deathly aura, foreshadowing a bloody calamity that might take his life. She had just briefly examined his face; he should have lived a peaceful and smooth life and shouldn't have encountered this calamity. This sudden bloodshed—had someone altered his fate? "Wang He, are you and A-Chen good friends?"

Wang He laughed heartily, "Yes, sister-in-law, we've known each other since we were little."

Fan Ruichen nodded, "He's my childhood friend. In fact, he was our matchmaker. If he hadn't stood me up that day, I wouldn't have met you."

"Oh, is that so?" Yang Nianqing hadn't expected there to be such a story. Since it seemed like fate, she decided to lend a hand.

Wang He: "..." What happened without my knowledge?
Yang Nianqing took out a triangular talisman from her bag. This was the first type of talisman Gu Lang had taught her to draw—a peace talisman. Although it was drawn on yellow paper, its spiritual power was enough to protect Wang He. Yang Nianqing handed it to Wang He, saying, "This is a gift to thank you. Keep it close to your body; it might save your life if necessary."

"Uh..." Wang He took the talisman and didn't know what to say. Does anyone give talismans as a gift when they meet? Or is this a new trend? Am I out of touch?

Fan Ruichen chuckled slightly. "Just accept it. She believes in this stuff." Fan Ruichen shook the red string on his wrist: "This is a talisman she gave me."

Looking at the beautiful bracelet with its exquisite jade, and then at the talisman in his own hand, the difference in treatment was too obvious. This couple was definitely here to torture their love; poor Wang He. He swallowed all his sorrow, "Thank you, sister-in-law, I will cherish it."

Yang Nianqing smiled and said, "You're welcome."

"Sister Nianqing, table number three ordered a plate of braised prawns and a plate of spicy crayfish." At this moment, Xiao Tang, a part-time waiter in the restaurant, came over with the fruit that Yang Nianqing had prepared and said to her.

"Okay, I'll be right there," Yang Nianqing replied, placing the fruit in front of Fan Ruichen. She had just cut the fruit herself. "You two can eat slowly. I'll go take care of my work now. You can have the fruit after dinner." With that, Yang Nianqing turned and went into the kitchen.

Yang Nianqing prepared the meal, the fruit, and even poured water for Fan Ruichen, acting as the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother. Wang He said sourly, "Sister-in-law is so good to you." Although Yang Nianqing hadn't forgotten him, it was all thanks to Fan Ruichen. In this day and age, it was rare to see such a young girl who wasn't willful and was so virtuous.

Hearing Wang He's words, Fan Ruichen realized that Yang Nianqing had indeed taken very good care of him, being incredibly attentive—even his mother wouldn't treat him like that. Yesterday, she had even peeled shrimp for him. Thinking of Yang Nianqing's promise to be good to him, and how she was truly proving it with her actions, Fan Ruichen smiled smugly: "She's my girlfriend. She said she would be good to me." Fan Ruichen's words revealed a somewhat childlike side, a side Wang He had never seen before. At this moment, he looked like a 21-year-old youth, not the cold maturity that usually made people forget his age. Wang He: "..." Wang, the single dog, didn't want to talk to Fan Ruichen. Having a girlfriend doesn't make you any better!
Business was booming today. Even after Fan Ruichen and Wang He finished eating, Yang Nianqing was still busy. At that moment, Yang Nianqing was at a makeshift stall outside the shop, stirring the vegetables in a wok over a stove. Because she was wearing a mask, her expression wasn't visible, but her eyes were focused, and a thin layer of sweat beaded on her forehead. Fan Ruichen stood not far behind Yang Nianqing; he had been standing there for a long time. Yang Nianqing hadn't stopped and was extremely busy. Fan Ruichen pulled aside Xiao Tang, who had just finished delivering the vegetables, and asked, "Was this busy here before?"

Xiao Tang thought for a moment and said, "She used to be busy because Sister Nianqing is very good at cooking, so she would have more customers during her working hours. Now she's even busier than before because Sister Nianqing's dishes taste even better now."

"I see. Thank you."

"You're welcome." Xiao Tang smiled and walked away.

Fan Ruichen watched Yang Nianqing's retreating figure, lost in thought. Other 19-year-old girls were still in school, their most tiring task being getting up early for school and helping with household chores. But Nianqing, also 19, was already out earning money to support her family. Her job at Sister Zhang's house alone required her to stand for hours without rest, not to mention other jobs. How could he not feel sorry for her? Fan Ruichen stepped forward and stood beside Yang Nianqing: "Qingqing, is there anything I can do for you? I'll help you." Although he had never done these things before, he wanted to make things easier for Yang Nianqing. If he asked her to quit, given her personality, she definitely wouldn't agree.

Yang Nianqing, who had just finished cooking a dish and was about to wash the pot, looked up at Fan Ruichen, who seemed a little awkward, and couldn't help but chuckle. Fan Ruichen clearly had never done these things before. "No need, you don't know how. Go sit down and rest."

Fan Ruichen held Yang Nianqing's hand and said very seriously, "I can learn!"

Yang Nianqing chuckled and nodded, "Okay, then help me chop some green peppers." Chopping green peppers should be easy enough, right?

Fan Ruichen found some green peppers and placed them on the cutting board, chopping them with practiced ease. Seeing this, Yang Nianqing turned away reassured and continued with her own work. After a while, Yang Nianqing heard Fan Ruichen say, "Done." Yang Nianqing took the peppers and looked at them, feeling something was off. She picked up a piece of green pepper, then stretched it out into a long string, each piece perfectly connected. Yang Nianqing burst out laughing: "Ah Chen, you have to cut the green peppers! How did you manage to connect them like that?" It has to be said, that's quite a skill.

Fan Ruichen's face flushed slightly. It wasn't surprising; it was his first time cutting vegetables, and it was understandable that he wouldn't know how. Fan Ruichen scratched his cheek. Yang Nianqing took the knife and demonstrated for Fan Ruichen: "Look, you have to cut like this, cut it all the way through, understand?"

Fan Ruichen nodded and said, "I'll try again." With that, Fan Ruichen took the cleaver and started again. Fan Ruichen imitated Yang Nianqing's movements and did very well this time. Each slice was about the same size and thickness, and he cut very quickly. His knife skills did not look like those of someone who had just started cooking. He had the demeanor of a master chef. Yang Nianqing couldn't help but sigh that Fan Ruichen was really smart. He had mastered the knife skills that others would take a long time to learn in a short time.

"Ah Chen, you're amazing, you're so talented," Yang Nianqing exclaimed.

"Of course, I'll help you cut anything else." Fan Ruichen said smugly.

"Okay, thank you. Then you can help me cut these." Yang Nianqing pointed to the vegetables that were about to be cut and carefully explained to Fan Ruichen how to cut them and what shape they should be cut into. The atmosphere between the two was very harmonious.

Wang He, who had been standing by the toilet for a long time and had been ignored for just as long, thought: "......"

Didn't they notice he'd been standing there for so long? It was bad enough that his sister and brother-in-law were constantly showing off their love during the day while discussing their marriage, but now this couple was doing it again at night? He was so tired. Wang He internally whimpered and bit his handkerchief, "Um..."

Fan Ruichen turned his head: "Why haven't you left yet?"

Wang He: "......" Am I still your childhood friend? Am I still your brother? Do you have to be so heartless when it comes to women?! Wang He's lips twitched: "I'm leaving right away, just saying goodbye."

Fan Ruichen said expressionlessly, "Take care."

Wang He: "..."

"Hehehe..." Yang Nianqing laughed at the two of them. They had such a good relationship. "Wang He, be careful on your way. Make sure to keep the amulet I gave you close to your body."

Thinking of Fan Ruichen saying that Yang Nianqing was superstitious, Wang He smiled and said casually, "I will, sister-in-law. I'll be going now, goodbye."

After saying goodbye to Wang He, Yang Nianqing, and Fan Ruichen, they continued with their busy work.

(End of this chapter)