Border Soldiers: My granaries are full of grain and meat, and I guard this region.

"Come on over! Take a look! Check out the candied hawthorns! Two coins each!"

"Look at the newly made bowls! New bowls are two coins each, old bowls are one coin each!"

"Today's grain price is eighteen coins per dou (a unit of dry measure) of rice!"

Walking through Fuxing Town, the shouts and calls from vendors on the street caught Qi Feng and Yu Yourong's attention.

One dou of rice is equivalent to twelve jin of rice, and one dou is eighteen wen, which translates to about one and a half wen per jin of rice.

Don't underestimate this small amount of money; these days, you only get five or six coins a day for working for someone.

Furthermore, as the war progresses, the price of grain here is changing every day, and it won't be long before it rises to two coins per pound.

This is just the most basic rice. If you add other grains and oils, plus salt and meat, the cost would be much higher. So ordinary people generally don't buy meat.

Qi Feng continued walking along the street until he came to a two-story restaurant with a flag outside that read "Ye Family Restaurant".

"Yourong, we've arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yourong's heart tightened, and she immediately and subconsciously checked herself to see if there was anything amiss.

After all, this was her first time attending a banquet with Qi Feng, and she didn't want Qi Feng to lose face because of her.

As soon as he arrived at the entrance of Ye Family Restaurant, Ye Ling Shuang was already standing there waiting. When she saw Qi Feng coming over, she smiled slightly at him, but she was clearly stunned when she saw Yu You Rong next to Qi Feng.

But Ye Ling Shuang quickly came to her senses and hurriedly stepped forward, "Qi Feng, you've finally arrived! I wonder who this is...?"

Qi Feng pulled Yu Yourong along, speaking slowly and deliberately, "This is my wife, Yu Yourong."

Although she already had a guess in her heart, Ye Ling Shuang still felt uncomfortable after hearing the answer from Qi Feng. She couldn't describe the feeling, but she felt as if her heart was empty and being squeezed.

However, Ye Ling Shuang maintained the same expression, nodded to Yu You Rong, and said, "Ye Family Village, Ye Ling Shuang!"

Yu Yourong, after all, came from an official family, and basic etiquette was ingrained in her bones.

"Greetings, Miss Ye. My name is Yu Yourong."

The two women exchanged a glance, but quickly looked away, and an inexplicable atmosphere gradually emerged.

Qi Feng didn't feel anything, but he couldn't help but feel a little emotional looking at the first floor, which was already full of people.

"The restaurant owned by Chief Ye is doing quite well!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang smiled faintly.

"Most of the ingredients used in Ye Family Restaurant were caught by me and the people of Ye Family Village when we went into the mountains. The taste is absolutely amazing. Over time, we naturally made a name for ourselves in Fuxing Town."

A crisp sound rang out from the side at that moment.

"Absolutely! If you ask which restaurant in Fuxing Town has the best food right now, it's definitely Ye Family Restaurant!"

Ye Zhiwan walked over from the side, her gaze sweeping curiously over Qi Feng.

"You're my sister's savior? My name is Ye Zhiwan."

Qi Feng looked at Ye Zhiwan, who exuded a lively spirit. Although she looked young, her demeanor revealed a seasoned maturity.

Qi Feng bowed slightly to Ye Zhiwan.

"Qi Feng, this is my wife, Yu Yourong."

After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Ling Shuang led the way, taking Qi Feng and Yu You Rong to the second floor.

At this moment, a banquet table had already been set up by the window on the second floor, just waiting for Qi Feng to take his seat.

After Yu Yourong took her seat, Ye Lingshuang and Ye Zhiwan then took their seats.

"Brother Qi Feng, thank you for saving my life yesterday! Also, I'm really sorry about what happened at Ye Family Village last night. I've already made Ye Feng reflect on his actions, and given his injuries, he'll probably be bedridden for a while."

As soon as she sat down, Ye Ling Shuang apologized to Qi Feng, but Qi Feng waved his hand.

"Chief Ye, there's no need for apologies. Chief Ye is Chief Ye, and Ye Feng is Ye Feng. I won't hold Chief Ye responsible for what Ye Feng did. I only owe Chief Ye for saving my life yesterday, and Chief Ye has already rewarded me for that. I'm also grateful for this meal today. If I hunt any game in the mountains in the future, I'll send it over as well."

Ye Ling Shuang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and Ye Zhi Wan also picked up her teacup and raised it towards Qi Feng.

"I'll be very grateful to Brother Qi from now on!"

The group ate their meal, with Qi Feng doing most of the eating and serving food to Yu Yourong, while Ye Ling Shuang and Ye Zhi Wan kept the guests company.

Seeing how Qi Feng treated Yu Yourong, Ye Ling Shuang felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

Just then, a shout suddenly came from downstairs.

"Bring out your Manager Ye! Today, I, He Wen, am hosting a banquet for this Brother Ma!"

Qi Feng frowned slightly upon hearing the name, and Yu Yourong instinctively grabbed the hem of Qi Feng's clothes.

They never expected to run into He Wen here again!

Ye Zhiwan also heard the noise downstairs, and then quickly got up and bowed slightly to Qi Feng and Yu Yourong.

"Brother Qi, Sister-in-law Yu, I have some things to take care of first. I'll come back to keep you company later!"

After saying that, Ye Zhiwan hurriedly went downstairs, while Ye Ling Shuang's brows slowly furrowed.

Qi Feng glanced at Ye Ling Shuang and said:

"Does He Wen frequent Ye Family Restaurant? Why is he so arrogant?"

Ye Ling Shuang sighed and said softly:

"Ye Family Restaurant has only been open in Fuxing Town for two years. I am responsible for supplying materials to Ye Family Restaurant, and my younger sister is responsible for management. Relying on word of mouth, we have gradually attracted people from all over the town. However, He Wen is backed by He Zhuangfang and has always coveted the property of my Ye Family Restaurant. In addition, he knows people in the military... so we have to be tolerant of him every time he comes."

"Ye Family Village is at most a village of about a hundred people, and it is no match for He Wen. So as long as He Wen doesn't go too far, we won't have any conflict with him."

Upon hearing this, Qi Feng nodded.

No matter how skilled Ye Ling Shuang was, she was still just a commoner and could not compare to a powerful and wealthy young man like He Wen.

But the next second, He Wen's irritable voice suddenly came from the first floor!

"Ye Zhiwan! I'm doing you a favor by having you dine with us! Do you even know who this Young Master Ma is? He's the son of Ma Shuo, the head of Duma Village! If you don't dine with us today, you're disrespecting us! Do you believe that this Young Master Ma can shut down your Ye Family Restaurant with just a word!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang suddenly stood up and then bowed slightly to Qi Feng.

"Brother Qi Feng, I'm going downstairs for a bit. Please continue eating. Sorry!"

After saying that, Ye Ling Shuang hurriedly went down from the second floor.

Qi Feng narrowed his eyes. He was someone he would have to deal with sooner or later. Since he had encountered him today, why not find out his strength and weaknesses first?