I open a restaurant in Mysterious Recovery

Chapter 468 COS Long Kui: The temptation of two souls in one body?

"Brother Yuan, Xiao He is doing a good job. She has the ability, means, and ideas. With her helping to look after the branch store, I believe the business will pick up soon."

At the window on the third floor, Zhang Youhong stood behind Lin Yuan and watched He Yuelian walk back into the store.

Although she was a woman from the Republic of China era, when she called Lin Yuan "brother", there was really no sense of incongruity at all, and her voice was gentle, which made people feel very comfortable listening.

Lin Yuan had this feeling. "Xiao He is indeed good, otherwise I would not have let her open a branch. It's not just because of the resources of the He family behind her. But this branch is not entirely for making money. As long as it can break even in terms of revenue, it's fine. It's more about my adventurer's plan. It can be regarded as some of my feedback to the world."

Zhang Youhong's eyes moved slightly, "Brother Yuan, you are so noble. It reminds me of someone I know."

"Noble? Maybe. By the way, what acquaintances? Haven't you been sleeping in Xiao Liu's body all this time? How could you have acquaintances?" Lin Yuan asked doubtfully.

Zhang Youhong smiled and did not answer, but her eyes were full of nostalgia.

The acquaintance she thought of...

"Brother Yuan, do you know that she is not Xiao Liu?" He Yuelian walked in from outside. She also heard the conversation between the two just now, so she asked directly, and at the same time she was confused.

But before Lin Yuan could answer, she figured it out herself.

In the eyes of the "store manager", Liu Qingqing's condition is just schizophrenia, which is similar to the "store manager's" own condition at the time.

Therefore, in the "store manager's" perception, Zhang Youhong is now the second personality that Liu Qingqing developed after she became schizophrenic.

Even if Zhang Youhong told the "store manager" about her identity and origins, the "store manager" would probably just think that it was the character setting of her second personality and would not take it seriously.

This woman... is really calculating.

For a moment, He Yuelian looked at Zhang Youhong with vigilance.

"Yes, this is Zhang Youhong, Xiao Zhang. She said she was originally a woman from the Republic of China era, and somehow ended up in Xiao Liu's body. She's also a pitiful person."

As Lin Yuan spoke, he winked at He Yuelian.

Obviously, what happened here was exactly what He Yuelian had thought. Zhang Youhong did confess to Lin Yuan and led the "store manager's" cognition in the direction she had imagined.

He Yuelian nodded pretending to understand. When she saw Lin Yuan's gratified expression, she glanced at Zhang Youhong covertly, her heart extremely alert. "This woman is more dangerous than Liu Qingqing. Now she can appear beside the store manager openly. She may be my archenemy in the future. What is Liu Qingqing thinking? Even if she wants to compete with me for the position of the boss lady, she shouldn't release a national old monster like Zhang Youhong. Doesn't she know that this is courting disaster? Wait! One body, two souls, two temperaments, can't it be..."

At the same time, in Liu Qingqing's body, or in her consciousness.

Liu Qingqing had discussed with Zhang Youhong before and planned to let Zhang Youhong try to help conquer the "store manager" to see what Zhang Youhong's abilities were.

But at least for now, everything seems to be going well.

Where did you see it?
That was naturally seen through the solemn expression on the face of his "rival" He Yuelian, and this was also the best and most intuitive way to see the results of his judgment this time.

"See, your choice is not wrong. Although I was resurrected in your body, I cannot occupy your body at all because of His protection. There is actually no fundamental conflict between us. On the contrary, now I can use everything I have to help you gain His favor. When you succeed and no longer need my supernatural powers, you can return everything to me, and then we can part ways amicably."

In the world of consciousness, Zhang Youhong's figure condensed.

Liu Qingqing's figure was also here, but this was the world of consciousness, and their bodies seemed somewhat illusory. She herself was wearing modern casual clothes, and looking at Zhang Youhong, who was wearing a cheongsam and looked like a lady from a noble family, with a gentle temperament all over her body, her eyes unconsciously flashed with envy, "I hope everything is as you said."

"Of course, I can only help you now." Zhang Youhong smiled gently, but a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

Women who live in peacetime are indeed... the easiest to deceive.

His wife, if this identity is given to you, you can only use it to protect yourself, but if it is given to me, I can use it to do many things.

Borrow His power to prevent tragedy from happening.

This is the real purpose!
Now in the eyes of the "store manager", we are two souls in one body. If you are gone in the future and only I am left, then everything you have will also be mine.

"correct!"

Liu Qingqing seemed to have thought of something, and her sudden words made Zhang Youhong alert. She was obviously worried that Liu Qingqing had figured it all out.

After all, that's the current situation.

If Liu Qingqing really wanted to harm her, it wouldn't be too difficult as long as she relied on the power of the "store manager".

She gave up her plan of forcing Liu Qingqing to go to the old house, allowing herself to start a new life and become a brand new person, wasn't it because she now had a new idea?

Fortunately, Liu Qingqing did not notice this.

Just as Zhang Youhong thought, Liu Qingqing was a modern woman after all, living in a peaceful era. Even if she had experienced supernatural events, it was after she joined the Peace Hotel.

The moment when she was closest to despair was also the first time she encountered a supernatural event and was attacked by the red cheongsam.

In addition, she has not experienced a real life-and-death crisis, so naturally she would not have the same state of mind as Zhang Youhong, who grew up in desperate circumstances, nor would she have so many thoughts.

It’s not that you are not smart enough, but that the circumstances, state of mind and way of thinking are different.

But at the same time, Liu Qingqing, who lives in modern society and the Internet age, has far more insights than Zhang Youhong. For example, now, she thought of something, but was obviously hesitant.

Even when he looked at Zhang Youhong, his face turned a little red.

Zhang Youhong was confused by the look and frowned, "Have you thought of something important? Tell me, I'll try my best to help you solve it."

Liu Qingqing's expression changed, as if she had made some important decision, and she said solemnly: "Have you seen Chinese Paladin 3? Do you know Long Kui?"

Zhang Youhong: "Chinese Paladin 3? What is that? Are there any legends about gods and immortals? If that's what you want to talk about, then don't think about it anymore. There have always been only ghosts in this world, no gods or immortals. Including the store manager, I can't understand his existence. Maybe he is a god, but at least I can't confirm it. I know about nightshade, it's a common Chinese medicine for clearing away heat and detoxifying. It can also be used as a vegetable or flower. The fruit is like a purple pearl, and it looks pitiful."

Liu Qingqing opened her mouth, not knowing for a moment whether to feel proud or envious.

I am proud because no matter how terrifying Zhang Youhong's performance is, she is ultimately a ghost from the Republic of China period, and her knowledge of modern times is pitifully little, almost to the point of ignorance.

I am envious because Zhang Youhong has such profound knowledge.

When she watched The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3 before, she heard that all the characters were named after traditional Chinese medicines. She had heard and even said things like two liang of nine-leaf Fritillaria cirrhosa and one qian of cicada pupa at the winter solstice.

For an ordinary white-collar worker like her, this kind of ancient idol drama is very popular.

But to say how carefully one studies it, or even to regard the knowledge in it as commonly used reserve knowledge, is really a bit difficult to say.

"That's a TV show, but that's not important. What's important is that this nightshade is not an herb, but a person's name. She is the princess of the Jiang Kingdom, but because of the national war... well, that's not important either. What's important is that because of her own experiences, her personality was split into two, and the two have completely opposite personalities."

"The original form, Blue Sunflower, has blue hair and blue clothes, and is gentle as water, shy and quiet, while the other form, Red Sunflower, has red hair and red clothes, and has a strong personality, bold and outspoken."

"This kind of character setting is very interesting, and many people like it, especially men."

At the end, Liu Qingqing's voice became softer and she seemed a little embarrassed.

The smile on Zhang Youhong's face stiffened a little. Even though she was a resurrected soul from the Republic of China period, she had never been in a relationship. Taking the initiative to pursue a man now was enough to challenge her bottom line. And now...

This Liu Qingqing was not polite to me at all.

She actually wanted me and her to act as one body with two souls, and then use this as a selling point to please a man?

Liu Qingqing was quite embarrassed at first, but when she saw that Zhang Youhong's face was not very good, her heart immediately settled down and she regained her calm.

At this moment, she deeply realized what it meant to:
As long as I am not embarrassed, others are embarrassed!

In order to get Zhang Youhong to agree, Liu Qingqing said thoughtfully: "You won't...can't you?"

Zhang Youhong is not a man, so this question of whether it is possible or not does not cause her death, but she suddenly thought of something, "Is this Liu Qingqing doing this on purpose? She knows that I want to replace her, so she uses this kind of personality to bind the two of us?"

But looking at Liu Qingqing's poor acting skills, she began to doubt her judgment.

Maybe, just a coincidence?
Forget it.

"Let's do this first and see the effect."

He Yuelian naturally didn't know what was happening in Liu Qingqing's consciousness, but she felt the threat from Liu Qingqing and Zhang Youhong.

Palace fighting?

nonexistent.

She and Liu Qingqing both knew what the "store manager" cared about, so even if they wanted to fight, they would fight based on their contributions to the Peace Hotel instead of engaging in palace fighting scenes like in idol dramas.

However, today's situation undoubtedly caused He Yuelian to lose some points.

"We need to hire a security guard here, and he has to be an animal tamer. I don't need to be able to intimidate everyone like Lao Fan, but at least he has to have some skills." Lin Yuan said.

He Yuelian really wanted to say that she had a way to solve the problem and that she had the ability to do it, but when she saw Lin Yuan's serious expression, she swallowed the words back.

Yes. His character was a beautiful manager, and after being promoted, he was the head of a branch, but he did not include a terrifying ghost rider who was so powerful that he could forcibly snatch other people's ghosts and suppress most of the ghost domains.

If such an identity were to be exposed, she couldn't imagine what the consequences would be, and she didn't dare to think about it.

Just, recruiting people?
"Brother Yuan, I have some friends who are quite capable. Maybe we can ask them to come out of retirement." Zhang Youhong suddenly said, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

Lin Yuan asked doubtfully: "Do you have any friends in this field?"

Zhang Youhong smiled and said, "Ah, I do know some of them. They are all quite capable, but they are temporarily recuperating in a small town due to some special reasons. If you need it, Brother Yuan, I can invite them. The fee is not high, and normal level will be enough."

Are you recuperating for some special reasons?

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "No criminal record, right?"

Zhang Youhong said, "Brother Yuan, don't worry. Not many people know them now, so there will be no problem. I can guarantee this."

"Okay, then I'll leave this to you. Before that, let the robots guard it first." Lin Yuan sighed, "It's a pity that the robot production line in the post office is too cruel. They actually use the consciousness of dying people to fill the bodies of robots to drive them. It's too inhumane."

Dear brother Yuan, could you please not show such a longing look on your face when you say this? It makes it very difficult for these younger brothers...and sisters to hold back their feelings.

Zhang Youhong pursed her lips.

He Yuelian also lowered her head.

"Ahem! Well, the main reason I came here today is to deal with some details." Lin Yuan also realized that his performance was a bit wrong, and quickly changed the subject, "Xiao He, set up an area in your store. Xiao Liu will arrange a robot to come over, and I will also install a directional portal specifically for exchanging commemorative coins. The consumption rules are the same as in the store, do you understand?"

Only then did He Yuelian understand why the "store manager" and Liu Qingqing came here suddenly. It turned out to be for this matter, which was understandable.

but……

Putting a robot in the store is like giving your branch a pair of eyes belonging to Liu Qingqing, right?

He uses his power for personal gain and I have no reason to refuse. He is really amazing!

"Also, how do we distinguish the places where ordinary people and animal trainers eat? This gray world... should be a new type of space technology, right? Is it from your He family? It is obviously in the same place, but there is an extra small space independent of reality, and the layout is the same as in the store. This is similar to the space cage on the third floor of Xiao Wang's house." Lin Yuan suddenly said.

His eyes were very penetrating.

But it is different under the ghost domain of ghost painting, because wherever it is covered will enter the ghost domain of ghost painting, and there will be no so-called real place in the same place.

But after Lin Yuan finished speaking, everything changed.

As the master of ghost painting, He Yuelian can clearly sense that there have been changes in the ghost domain of ghost painting. She has two choices.

One is to directly shroud the reality into the ghost realm of ghost painting as before, making the people and objects here become part of the ghost painting.

The other is to divide the space into two levels: the real world and the ghost realm of ghost paintings, which are independent of each other and do not affect each other.

Within the scope of the branch, the effect of the ghost painting was fixed to the latter effect, and even she, the master of the ghost painting, could not make any changes.

The two floors are entered through the same door, which is the inside of the branch store.

But she had no control over the conditions for entry, but rather a passive choice - ordinary people entered into the real branch, while the ghost riders entered into the branch in the ghost realm of the ghost painting.

of course.

As the branch manager and the master of ghost paintings, she can transform the space after the customers enter, which she can do.

Power is limited.

But He Yuelian did not feel uneasy or dissatisfied. Instead, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Brother Yuan."

"???"

Lin Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he said: "I should be the one thanking you. For the sake of the store, you brought all your own space and equipment here. Don't worry, the business of this branch will still need you to develop in the future. I won't abandon you after you have done your job."

At this moment, Lin Yuan looked at He Yuelian as if he was looking at a big treasure.

He had previously arranged for the four female chefs to recruit their own family members and friends to dine at the restaurant. At that time, the business of the restaurant was still very poor and the source of income was limited, so there was nothing he could do about it.

But at that time, He Yuelian brought an octopus monster with her, which was very inconsistent with her identity as the eldest daughter of the He family in Tai O City.

Lin Yuan originally thought that the He family was just like that, or had fallen on hard times, otherwise it would be impossible for them to not have even some ghost money and ghost riders on hand.

But now it seems that the He family did not support He Yuelian working in his store before, so they cut off He Yuelian's living expenses and bank card.

Now people must have seen the potential of the Peace Hotel, so they started investing, and this space equipment is a good proof of this!

of course.

The purpose of a businessman’s investment is definitely to make a profit. The He family should have valued the branch’s operating ability, right?

Lin Yuan's excitement gradually calmed down, "Xiao He, this branch will be handed over to you from now on. You won't let me down, right?"

Originally, she could give an answer instantly, but looking at Lin Yuan's serious eyes, He Yuelian felt her heart tremble.

After a long while, she said solemnly: "Brother Yuan, don't worry."

"Okay, I believe you, but let me be frank. If anyone dares to harm the interests of the store, I can only say sorry."

Patting He Yuelian on the shoulder, Lin Yuan took Zhang Youhong downstairs.

He Yuelian stayed where she was, her eyes full of fear and anxiety, obviously not understanding why Lin Yuan had just said such a warning.

Is there something I did wrong?
still is……

Looking at Zhang Youhong's back, He Yuelian pursed her lips tightly, with a flash of anger in her eyes, "Is it you? Is it you who is interfering? I've only been away for one day, and you've already started to make small moves, and it seems that you succeeded? Bastard!"

She was angry, but she didn't let it get to her head.

After Lin Yuan and Zhang Youhong left, He Yuelian took out a painting, which was a derivative ghost painting.

She now controls the ghost painting, and she is the source of the ghost painting, but the essence of the ghost painting is still there. The real ghost painting is not with her, but is placed in Room 207 of the Peace Hotel, the room where she lives.

Apparently for her.

Room 207 of the Peace Hotel was much safer than she was on her own.

It was not difficult for her to create a ghost painting. She just had to give it a certain amount of supernatural power, and the only requirement was an ordinary painting.

This painting was also prepared by her beforehand at the request of Boss He, and it was a portrait of a person.

And who else could the person in this portrait be other than Lin Yuan?

She hung this derivative ghost painting in the master bedroom on the third floor. In this way, even if she left the hotel, the existence of the derivative ghost painting would continue to shroud the hotel for a long time.

of course.

The ghost domain has been restricted by her and will only cover this branch. It will not spread out and affect the surrounding environment, and ordinary people cannot see it at all. Only when the ghost rider enters the branch door will he automatically enter the ghost domain.

In this way, the restaurant is almost ready.

At the entrance of the first-floor main door, a small room that could only accommodate one person standing in it had been set up. A wooden man, who was not sure whether it was sent by Zhang Youhong or Liu Qingqing, was also standing inside, ready to exchange commemorative coins for evil spirits at any time.

There is another light gate next to it, and there is also a wooden man standing next to it.

As long as a ghost rider comes to redeem the evil ghost, the handed over will pass through this light gate and be teleported to the nano-laboratory under the Peace Hotel, where it will be temporarily detained and wait to be sent to the Caesar Hotel the next day.

The rest of the situation in the lobby was no different from that at the Peace Hotel.

There is also a light gate in the back kitchen. This light gate is connected to the back kitchen of the Peace Hotel and was set up just after Lin Yuan arrived.

After all, the branch hasn't hired a chef yet, so the dishes here need to be prepared in the store and then brought over, which is very convenient.

There were not many customers in the restaurant at the moment, so He Yuelian walked straight in. In the blink of an eye, she was back in the kitchen of the Peace Hotel, and the sounds of cutting vegetables and cooking rang in her ears.

"Are you back? How's the situation at the branch? The boss and Xiao Liu just came back. Xiao Liu is fine, but the boss's expression doesn't seem to be too good." Tong Qian asked while cooking.

Her eyes were always on the work in her hands, and the kitten that was crying silently on her shoulder turned its head towards her with a questioning look in its eyes.

She has three faces and can do three things at once. It is just the simplest ability, as easy as eating and drinking.

Without waiting for He Yuelian to answer, Fang Shiming, who was bending over, chuckled and said, "They must be dissatisfied with the branch. After all, the He family in Tai O City is not in the restaurant business, but in the casino business. For things like opening branches all over the country, our circle of friends has to take over."

(End of this chapter)