I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Hello, how many are you?

It was just before six o'clock in the afternoon.

The sun and moon began to take turns, and the sky turned gray and hazy.

As a barbecue restaurant, this is not the time to officially open for business yet. We are more focused on preparations before opening. The staff are still tidying up tables and chairs, cleaning, and organizing ingredients. The first customer of the day has already arrived.

and.

She's actually a beauty, a stunning beauty, just how beautiful?
Even Tie Jun, who never judges people by their appearance, couldn't help but be impressed.

"do not know."

The other party's response left Tie Jun, who had stepped forward to greet them, somewhat bewildered.

People looked him up and down, lingering a little longer on his right foot, which was difficult to move, as if to confirm his physical characteristics. Then they looked away and gave him a kind smile.

That's right.

kind.

Junzi Barbecue Restaurant is thriving, and the second branch is under renovation. Tie Jun can be considered a small business owner in Shacheng, but when he stands in front of this beautiful customer, his aura is completely suppressed.

Are there any seats available?

"of course."

Tie Jun smiled and didn't take it to heart. Running a business is all about welcoming and seeing off all sorts of people. He raised his hand and gestured towards the shop, saying humorously, "They're all empty, please sit wherever you like."

The beautiful customer, with her excellent looks and demeanor, nodded and found a square table against the wall.

"Waiting for your friends? You can order first."

Although the business was getting better and better and bigger, Tie Jun did not forget his roots and often took on the job of a waiter.

How did you know I was waiting for a friend?

"Didn't you just say that you didn't know how many people there were? It must have been a gathering of friends."

"Are you the owner here?"

Li Shurui didn't sit down immediately.

"how do you know?"

Tie Jun asked curiously. He was certain that the other party had never been here before, otherwise he would definitely remember such a beautiful woman.

Don't misunderstand.

He is absolutely loyal to his wife and has no ulterior motives.

It's simply a pure appreciation of beauty.

He's been running his shop for many years and has met countless people, including many beautiful women. But in terms of overall qualities, among all the people he knows, only Princess Qing can compare to the one he's with now.

"Someone this smart wouldn't be a waiter."

Tie Jun was slightly taken aback, then smiled, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. "Thank you for the compliment."

"I heard this is the best barbecue restaurant in Shacheng?"

Li Shurui looked around the store.

"We wouldn't say it's the best-tasting, but our restaurant uses pure charcoal grilling."

Tie Jun sensed something amiss and casually asked, "Aren't you from Shacheng?"

The other person shook their head. "No. This is my first time here."

"A northerner, perhaps?"

"You could have guessed that?"

"accent."

Tie Jun laughed and said, "It's a bit like the Shandong region."

Li Shurui nodded, "Yes, I'm from Qingdao."

"Really? I served in the Yellow Sea before."

Qingdao is located on the edge of the Yellow Sea.

"What a coincidence?"

Li Shurui smiled slightly, "Does this count as having a friend come from afar? Should I get a discount later?"

"A 2% discount, is that okay?"

Tie Jun was very straightforward, but this angered the other party, who retorted, "Could you be any more stingy?"

"It's a small business. I'll throw in a few more drinks, okay?"

"You're such a stingy boss. Do you think I don't know that barbecue is extremely profitable?"

Tie Jun knew perfectly well that the other person was joking. With that kind of demeanor, that kind of fashion sense, that kind of visual impression, he didn't look like someone who was short of money.

However, there was one thing that he found rather peculiar.

Why is it that even though we've never met before, there's no awkwardness at all, as if we've known each other for a long time? He's not actually a very talkative person, and he doesn't usually like to chat with customers. Could it be that it's too early, there are no other customers in the shop, and it's too quiet?

"Let's order."

"No code?"

Li Shurui looked down at the table.

"We don't use QR codes here. Just take what you want to eat. The food display case is over there. Once you're done, just give it to the server."

"That's great, an open kitchen."

Li Shurui walked towards the vegetable counter, picked up a plate and took the vegetables. Tie Jun certainly wouldn't keep following her around and chatting, so he walked away.

"What would you like to eat later? I'll bring it over to you."

counter.

The newlywed couple were talking.

Because the mental health hospital is right next door, just across the street, a five-minute walk away, Wen Rong would always stop by the shop before going to work.

She's on the night shift tonight and will have to stay at the hospital overnight.

"I'm not eating. Don't stay up too late. Go back and rest when it's almost time."

Tie Jun felt sorry for his wife, and Wen Rong also felt sorry for her husband.

Nursing is a very demanding job, especially the night shift, which requires staying up all night. In fact, with the revenue of the barbecue restaurant, Wen Rong could easily be a full-time housewife. The couple had discussed this issue and ultimately decided to wait until they had a child before considering it.

Tie Jun did not force his wife.

Sometimes, work is not just about the amount of income, but about the realization of personal value. Not all women like to be waited on hand and foot.

"Okay, I'll be back around 11 or 12."

"I'm going to work now."

Wen Rong glanced at her watch; the night shift started at 7 PM, and it was almost 6:30 PM now.

"Give me a kiss."

Tie Jun laughed.

After all, it's only their first year together, and they're still newlyweds.

Suppressing her embarrassment, Wen Rong stood on tiptoe and playfully smacked her husband on the cheek. As her heels touched the ground, she inadvertently caught sight of a pair of smiling eyes looking at her.

"Is she alone?"

Wen Rong finally couldn't help but ask.

Actually, I noticed this beautiful woman when she came in. Even though several more tables of customers have come in now, the beautiful woman sitting alone still catches my eye and can attract attention in an instant.

"Yes, I'm waiting for a friend."

Tie Jun also glanced in that direction.

Why is she staring at us?

Wen Rong was confused.

Tie Jun also discovered it.

"You know him?"

Wen Rong asked him.

"do not know."

Tie Jun immediately shook his head, feeling the same strangeness in his heart. He looked away and said, "This is the first time I've been here. It seems to be someone from Qingdao."

"You know exactly where they're from, and you still say you don't recognize them?"

Wen Rong pretended to pinch the soft flesh on his waist.

We chatted for a bit just now.

Tie Jun knew perfectly well that his wife was putting on airs. He grabbed her hand and said, "You think too highly of your husband. Look at his looks and class. Do you think he would be interested in a barbecue guy like me? Do you think I'm Fu Zili or Jiang Chen?"

"What's wrong with having barbecue? You're the barbecue heartthrob!"

Tie Jun chuckled and pinched his wife's soft nose. "Go to work. When you're not busy, sleep when you should."

Although these are all clichés, isn't life just a series of repetitive romances?

"know."

Wen Rong glanced at the beautiful woman one last time, only to find that the woman was still staring at her. Their eyes met, and she could only give her an awkward smile before turning and walking away.

Tie Jun escorted his wife to the door, and before they could say goodbye, a loud roar came from the rooftop, drawing the attention of everyone on both sides of the street.

That's right. It really is that globally limited edition Koenigsegg One-1!

This is the only one of its kind in Shacheng!
The car driven by the new boss of Greenland Group!
It's true what they say, speak of the devil and he appears.

The awe-inspiring Koenigsegg stopped directly on the side of the road. The gull-wing doors opened, and the first person to step out was a pair of elegant brown leather shoes. Fu Zili, a legend in the city, got out of the car, straightened the cuffs of his high-end casual clothes, and closed the car door.

unfortunately,

I'm missing a pair of sunglasses.

Otherwise, it would be a classic scene of a domineering CEO making his entrance in a TV drama.

"Hey, sister-in-law!"

Upon seeing Tie Jun and his wife standing in front of the barbecue restaurant, his usually stern face instantly broke into an incongruous, exaggerated smile. He strode forward and climbed the three steps leading to the restaurant entrance.

"Looks like I've arrived at the right time. Time to get to work?"

"Ah."

Wen Rong smiled and nodded, relaxed and natural, not intimidated by Fu Zili's aura.

Fu Zili naturally knew the couple's personalities, so he didn't act arrogantly or boss them around. He just jokingly raised his hand and made a phone call gesture, "How about I give your dean a heads-up and get you fewer night shifts in the future?"

Do you see the new building for the mental health hospital that's under construction across the street?
It was contracted by Greenland Group.

"That's a good option."

Tie Jun, who disliked taking advantage of others, immediately nodded.

"Don't."

Wen Rong, however, had the opposite attitude: "Someone always has to work the night shift. If I work fewer shifts, someone else will have to work more. What will my colleagues think?"

"Ugh."

Fu Zili sighed, "Sister-in-law, you're too considerate of others. If your colleagues could enjoy special treatment, do you think they would consider your feelings?"

Wen Rong pretended not to listen, "I still want to thank Brother Zili. I feel pretty good right now."

Fu Zili had no choice but to say, "Alright then."

"How did you come."

Tie Jun asked.

Today's Fu Zili is not the Fu Zili of yesterday. His life can be described as full of ups and downs. He fought his way out of the laid-off compound with his fists and became a well-known figure in Shacheng. Later, he was imprisoned due to a power struggle and spent more than half a year in jail. After his release, he did not become depressed. Instead, he was like a phoenix rising from the ashes and soared to the sky, becoming a legendary figure in Shacheng.

It's no exaggeration to say that Fu Zili's life story is very similar to some TV drama plots.

"what?"

Staring at his childhood friend who had asked him why he had come, Fu Zili seemed even more puzzled than the other man.

"What do you mean, 'ah'?"

Back when Fu Zili was the "big brother," he often came to the store to support them. But things are different now. The big brother is now the boss, and he's moving in and out of the store in a completely different way. Besides, Tie Jun doesn't want him to come anymore. Just look at that Koenigsegg in the back.

He doesn't want to become a trendy online store, nor does he want to be the subject of gossip; he just wants to live his quiet and peaceful life.

"Don't you know?"

"What do I know?"

Tie Jun was even more puzzled, and Wen Rong beside him also looked on with a puzzled expression.

"Princess Qing asked me to come."

"what?"

Tie Jun was even more confused. "Fang Qing sent you?"

"correct."

Fu Zili said, "They called me around 3 PM to tell me, didn't you know?"

"I do not know."

Looking at the oblivious Tie Jun, Fu Zili was also puzzled, muttering thoughtfully, "That's really strange. Hasn't she arrived yet?"

Tie Jun shook his head. "No."

"Could it be that Jiang Chen has returned?"

Wen Rong whispered in response.

She knew Fang Qing's personality well; she wouldn't make baseless accusations. There must be something going on between her and Fu Zili.

"Yo."

Fu Zili's eyes lit up as he looked at Wen Rong and nodded in deep agreement, "That's quite possible."

"Jiang Chen is back, didn't you hear the news?"

Iron Army's sarcastic remarks.

Fu Zili jokingly replied, "I'm just a henchman. Why would the boss report his whereabouts to me?"

“Henchman, a ‘henchman’ like you is what so many people dream of.”

Fu Zili smiled broadly, "Anyway, you're not envious."

Just as the group was chatting in front of the barbecue restaurant, Fang Qing was also preparing to go out in the Third Construction Compound.

"You agreed to eat at home, why did you change your mind again?"

Faced with her mother's nagging, Fang Qing said calmly, "You and Dad eat."

"There are so many dishes, how can your dad and I possibly finish them all?"

"Then put it in the refrigerator."

After leaving the apartment across the hall in the afternoon, Fang Qing made another last-minute call to Li Shurui to change the location for dinner.

That's right.

It was her initiative.

As a guest, Li Shurui naturally couldn't object to the host's arrangement, since she hadn't originally intended to make such a fuss.

"Sigh, young man, just leave it to me. Go on, don't keep them waiting."

Fang Weiguo didn't know where his daughter went to eat, nor did he ask.

Fang Qing, who had taken a nap, was wearing a beige wool coat. With her hands in her pockets, she greeted her parents and went out alone, leaving the couple looking at each other.

"What do you think Qingqing is thinking?"

Pan Hui asked, her face filled with worry.

Fang Weiguo sighed, "We can't figure out what young people are thinking these days, but to be fair, that girl... is quite reasonable."

Pan Hui nodded unconsciously, and said with mixed feelings, "That girl is a good girl."

Fang Weiguo remained silent for a while before slowly saying, "No matter how much we think about it, it won't make a difference. Life is a choice we make ourselves. After all, this era isn't like ours, where whatever our parents said was law. All we can do is support our child, no matter what decision she makes."

Pan Hui hummed in agreement. "Anyway, Xiao Chen promised that if Qingqing adopts those anti-marriage principles and stays single, I'll go find him. I even recorded it."

In fact, it was even more important to record Fang Weiguo's last sentence.

"Sigh. What if both children were just ordinary people, and didn't venture out, like Tie Jun, staying in Shacheng and living ordinary lives? Wouldn't that be better?"

Pan Hui was lost in thought and didn't respond. Then she wiped her hands and said, "I'll go cook."

As she wiped herself, she accidentally touched her pocket and stopped in her tracks. "Oh no, I haven't given the red envelope yet!"

"Sister-in-law, Jiang Chen might be coming back. Why don't you take the day off today?"

Junzi Barbecue Restaurant.

Wen Rong loves her work, but Boss Jiang does have the authority to ask her to take a temporary leave.

"Why don't you call Qinggege and ask her?"

Iron Army Road.

"What's there to ask? Fang Qing might just be trying to give us a surprise."

While chatting, the charismatic Fu Zili glanced casually into the restaurant. Since it was still early and there weren't many tables, he easily noticed the beautiful woman who was the first customer of the day at the barbecue restaurant.

He paused briefly, looked away, and then, for some reason, quickly looked back.

"grass!"

Fu Zili's expression suddenly changed. Although he had risen from the bottom, he rarely swore anymore, especially in front of his younger brother and sister-in-law, Wen Rong.

Tie Jun was surprised, then turned around and, following the direction of his frozen gaze, saw the beautiful woman from Qingdao who was still waiting for her friend.

"You know him?"

Fu Zili now has connections throughout Shacheng and has seen countless beautiful girls. Mere beauty wouldn't cause him to lose his composure like this.

"She, she..."

Tie Jun was astonished.

Are they all stuttering?

"You really know him?"

"She, she is Jiang Chen's girlfriend."

Fu Zili was utterly shocked. The local tyrant, before they even met, was so stunned that he lost all composure.

……

……

Tie Jun and his wife were stunned. (End of Chapter)