I've been possessed by a culinary genius, and I've turned Shaxian snacks into a rip-off!

Huo Junmin panicked when he heard his son say those words.

"What's wrong, son? Is there something wrong with this meat? Don't scare me!"

"It's so delicious, Mom!"

Huo Ziang instantly transformed from a cold, rebellious, and immature teenager into a hungry man with shining eyes. Without saying a word, he picked up his chopsticks and piled several more pieces of braised pork into his bowl, eating them in large mouthfuls.

"Delicious! This braised pork is so good!"

The pork skin is chewy and melts in your mouth with just a gentle bite. The sauce, infused with the aroma of the meat, bursts in your mouth, sweet but not cloying at all. Even the fatty parts are incredibly fragrant, leaving a faint floral scent in your mouth after swallowing.

This is on a completely different level from the greasy braised pork he used to eat.

It's incredibly delicious!!!

Huo Junmin was stunned. She knew better than anyone how picky her son was about food. He would put down his chopsticks if the food at home didn't suit his taste, and he was always picky when he went to a Western restaurant. When had she ever seen him eat so heartily?

But now he not only eats with great relish, he even keeps adding meat and rice to his bowl, then shovels it down with the meat juices.

The more she looked at it, the more complicated her feelings became. After being a mother for so many years, she was actually outshone by a plate of braised pork.

"Mom, you should eat too! It's really delicious!" Huo Ziang said, pointing to the big bowl as his mother stared at him.

Huo Junmin then picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork, blew on it, put it in her mouth, and slowly chewed it.

The braised pork was tender and juicy, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The sauce was rich yet not overpowering, and the subtle hint of rose fragrance at the end gave her a sense of profound familiarity.

This taste...

A woman with a gentle voice gradually appeared in her mind.

"Minmin, eat more, you're so thin."

"Mom, you eat too."

"Mom doesn't like it, you eat it."

"..."

It tastes like mom's cooking.

It really tastes like mom's cooking.

Those memories that she had almost forgotten suddenly flooded into her mind with unparalleled clarity.

The taste is very similar to her mother's braised pork, with a sweet and salty savory sauce, but it is even better in terms of texture and flavor.

As she ate, the career woman's eyes gradually reddened, and then tears began to fall.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Huo Junsu asked with concern when he saw his sister crying.

Huo Junmin reached out and took off her glasses, wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, and shook her head: "It's nothing, just some sand in my eyes."

Huo Junsu: "..."

He actually felt the same way. From the moment he took his first bite of braised pork, he felt something welling up in his eyes, but he had more self-control than his sister and managed to suppress the sour feeling.

What kind of man would cry while eating?

Huo Ziang finished his bowl of rice and got up to get a second bowl. He came back and continued to pile meat on top of the bowl, eating with his mouth full of oil. He showed no signs of the rebellious and impatient attitude he had shown before.

The others were in a similar state; they stopped talking and started working hard, like hungry wolves that hadn't eaten in a long time.

Seeing his children eating so heartily, Grandpa Huo asked them with a smile:

"How was it? Not bad, right?"

The whole family nodded in agreement.

"Dad! You have such excellent taste!"

"Yeah! Dad, you found such a great shop but didn't tell us sooner."

"Grandpa, I want to come again next time."

"..."

After finishing her bowl of noodles, Huo Junmin felt much better looking at the happy family gathering.

Then she looked at Li Zhibai, who was sitting behind the cashier and frantically pressing the plus sign on a calculator, and suddenly felt a little guilty.

She was indeed quite angry earlier, feeling that her father had been fooled, and almost wanted to send the guy to jail. Fortunately, her father stopped her, otherwise a truly capable chef would have been needlessly harmed.

Huo Junmin stood up, walked to the cashier, and prepared to apologize to him.

Li Zhibai was engrossed in pressing keys on the calculator, muttering to himself:

"Eight Great Vajras, three gold, three purple, and two blue... Braised pork must be sold by the basin, chicken leg rice, mixed noodles... naturally, the more the better, hehehe..."

Huo Junmin: "..."

What's that little boss muttering about? Gold, purple, blue stuff, and why does his laughter sound so creepy?

"Cough cough..." She coughed deliberately.

Hearing the noise, Li Zhibai looked up and saw it was Huo Junmin. He instinctively put the calculator in his pocket and asked with a smile:

"Sis, would you like something extra? I'll make it for you right away."

Huo Junmin shook his head: "Boss, I'm not here for extra food, I'm here to apologize to you."

Li Zhibai was taken aback at first, then waved his hand: "Attorney, you're being too kind. It's common to be misunderstood when you run a restaurant. I'm used to it. No need to apologize."

Huo Junmin: "No matter what, I was rude just now and made a prejudice without understanding the situation. Your cooking is really delicious, especially the braised pork. It reminded me of my mom's braised pork. Thank you."

Then she took out a business card and handed it over with both hands: "This is my business card. You can contact me if you encounter any legal disputes in the future."

Li Zhibai took the business card with both hands and glanced at it. Although he already knew that she was a senior lawyer at a well-known law firm, he still couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" after seeing the name on it.

It was Junhe's big partner!

Li Zhibai had heard about the law firm's standing in the industry; it was basically at the top level.

"Then, if I come to your law firm for meals... no, consultations, can I get a discount?"

"You can get a 10% discount."

Li Zhibai: "..."

Well, the discount is exactly the same as his restaurant's. Could it be that they're in the same boat?

He suddenly remembered something important.

Perhaps I could consult this lawyer about my rent dispute.

Although he was the victim, he was completely ignorant about the law. When he signed the transfer contract, he didn't even read the terms carefully and signed it without understanding what was going on, thus unknowingly incurring an additional debt of 300,000 yuan.

If he could find a reliable lawyer to help him recover this money, that would be ideal.

He originally planned to ask a local law firm when he had time, but now that there's a top lawyer available, why bother looking for someone else?

A lawyer who can become a senior partner at Junhe Law Firm is definitely a million times more capable than any junior lawyer he could find.

"Um, Attorney Huo, I actually have a legal question I'd like to ask you."

Huo Junmin hadn't expected him to actually have something to say, so she gestured and said, "Go ahead."

Li Zhibai recounted in detail how he was tricked by his college roommate Zhao Lei, how he unwittingly took over the shop, and how he inexplicably became burdened with 300,000 yuan in unpaid rent from the previous tenant.

After listening, Huo Junmin crossed his arms, thought for a moment, and then gave him two solutions.

"From a legal perspective, there are two paths you can take in your case."

"The first option is to take criminal charges and sue him for fraud. However, I personally do not recommend this path because the line between contractual economic disputes and fraud is very blurry. It is normal for the police to be unwilling to file a case unless you can provide irrefutable evidence that he intentionally deceived you, such as evidence that he premeditatedly concealed the debt before signing the contract. From your description, you may not have such evidence."

"Of course, if you really want to get him in, I'm fairly confident I can do it with a bit of effort, but it will take time and be expensive."

"Secondly, you can pursue a civil lawsuit and sue him for breach of contract. If he failed to fulfill his obligation to inform you about the debt assumption part of your contract, you can claim fraud and request the rescission of the transfer contract or demand compensation for your losses."

According to Article 148 of the Civil Code, if one party uses fraud to induce the other party to perform a civil legal act against their true will, the defrauded party has the right to request the People's Court or arbitration institution to revoke it.

"You just said that you only discovered the clause in the contract afterward that it would cover all outstanding fees owed by the transferor. If it was a standard clause drafted unilaterally by your classmate and you were not reminded of it in a reasonable way, you can also argue that the clause is not part of the contract according to Article 496 of the Civil Code."

"Simply put, if he doesn't tell you what this clause means, then this clause can be ignored, and the contract can be voided."

Li Zhibai's eyes lit up instantly.

What the hell!

That's so professional!

He can recite legal provisions off the top of his head, and he even knows which provision it is. No wonder he's a legal expert!

"Attorney Huo, can I entrust you with this case? Please give me a fee."

"My commission is calculated by the hour, with a consultation fee of three thousand per hour. Court appearances are charged separately, and the client will bear the round-trip travel expenses," Huo Junmin quoted a price.

The smile on Li Zhibai's face froze instantly.

Three thousand per hour?

Court appearance is a separate matter?

This lawsuit could cost tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of yuan!

How many bowls of braised pork would it take to make that money?

The lawyer is indeed a kindred spirit; he doesn't even blink when he's ripping people off, and he's even more ruthless than this Shaxian snack vendor!

Li Zhibai turned his head and vigorously wiped his face with his hand.

Stay calm! Be composed and don't let a small amount of legal fees scare you.

Then he secretly glanced at the Huo family, who were eating rice, and wondered if he should give them another 100,000 or 200,000 yuan worth of food. After all, his daughter's lawyer fees were too expensive, and he could only make up for it by giving them some more money.