Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 333 My Little Business
Jiang Rourou pondered. Could it be that Xiao Ruonan, who was kicked out of the Xiao family, was working at this wonton shop to make a living? That's too unbelievable!

"Rou Rou, do you know her?"

Jiang Rourou pouted, "Tch! I don't know such lowlifes. Brother Qiang, let's go. The jewelry set I've got my eye on is in that shopping mall up ahead!"

Although Xiao Ruonan has accepted her current life, she still appears flustered and embarrassed when recognized by acquaintances from the past, and even feels a little ashamed. After all, she used to be high and mighty, and such a change is not something she can accept in a short time.

Business was pretty good today, and Xiao Ruonan handled it all with ease. It wasn't until the afternoon that the part-time worker came over to her and said, "Sister Ruonan, the customer over there said he wants you to personally deliver the wontons to him!"

Xiao Ruonan had seen plenty of these kinds of rogue customers. As long as they weren't too unreasonable, she would just get rid of them as soon as possible. It was a small business, and people with tempers couldn't last long, Ning Zhiyuan had told her.

Xiao Ruonan, holding a bowl of wontons, smiled and said, "Sir, here's your large crystal wonton!"

"I heard your wontons are delicious, but I wonder if the owner's wife is any better!" The bearded man took the opportunity to grope Xiao Ruonan's buttocks.

Xiao Ruonan froze, the wontons in her hand spilling onto the ground, splashing all over her shoe. Her beautiful eyes widened in surprise, "What are you doing?"

Other customers turned to look, and the bearded man grinned, "What did I do? Wasn't it you who deliberately seduced me just now? Boss lady, this isn't how you do business!"

"I was wondering why her business was so good; it turns out the owner's wife has a knack for it!"

"No wonder my husband refuses to eat at any other restaurant's wontons and only comes here. Now I know why!"

"I never imagined that the boss lady, who looks so harmless, would be so slutty in private!"

"Hey? Why does she look so familiar? I think I've seen her on TV before!"

Hearing the whispers around her, Xiao Ruonan stopped giving him any face. "Sir, what you're saying is ridiculous. Me, seducing you? Look at yourself! What kind of men haven't I seen that I'm trying to seduce you? Besides, a bowl of wontons costs twenty yuan. Do you think I'm short of money for your three walnuts and two dates? If you can afford it, eat it; if you can't, get lost. And pay for these wontons. I worked so hard to make them, I didn't expect you to waste them!"

You're really giving me too much credit. If this were before, I would have made you lick it clean on the ground!

The bearded man was stunned by the retort, then became enraged, "What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for? Everyone knows why your family business is so good. Anyway, it's all the same who you sleep with. Come with me today, and I'll give you more money every month than you earn!"

"Get out! Take your filthy hands off me!"

The bearded man gritted his teeth, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to grab Xiao Ruonan when suddenly a hand grabbed his wrist, twisted it, and a crisp "crack" was heard, the bone was dislocated.

The bearded man screamed repeatedly, "Damn it, who is it?"

"Her man!"

Then came a powerful kick to the chest, sending the man flying a great distance, smashing the table in the process. The man clutched his chest, vomiting blood, and couldn't get up for a long time.

Ning Zhiyuan dusted himself off, his eyes sharp. "If you cause trouble again, I'll break one of your legs. Now get out of here!"

Seeing that this person was not someone to be trifled with, the bearded man scrambled away.

"Are you alright?" Ning Zhiyuan pulled Xiao Ruonan over and looked her over anxiously.

Xiao Ruonan gazed at the man before her with adoration, her eyes filled with even deeper affection. Ning Zhiyuan, thinking something was truly wrong, grew even more worried, "Fifth Miss, Fifth Miss?"

Xiao Ruonan chuckled, "It's alright, it's alright. What would he dare to do in public?"

Ning Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief, turned to face the crowd, and said, "Everyone, this is my...girlfriend. The shop has just opened, thank you all for coming. My girlfriend is straightforward and enthusiastic, and she is honest and upright. I hope everyone will respect her!" As he spoke, he bowed deeply to everyone to express his gratitude.

Everyone was moved by his sincerity and felt guilty for their previous filthy thoughts. The shop returned to its previous lively state.

Ning Zhiyuan pulled Xiao Ruonan to the back kitchen. "Fifth Miss, how about we close our shop? I'll find another job, and I'm sure I can support you!"

"Shut up!" Xiao Ruonan said emotionally. "I know you look down on me and think I'm just acting on a whim or showing off, but this shop is the result of my hard work. I'm not a child anymore. I want to prove to you that I can do it. So this shop, nobody else's opinion matters. It's my own property, do you hear me?"

Ning Zhiyuan didn't expect her to react so strongly, so he quickly compromised, "I'm sorry, Miss Fifth, I absolutely didn't mean to look down on you. I just felt sorry for you and didn't want you to suffer so much with me. I'm a man, and I only want the woman I love to be happy!"

Xiao Ruonan buried her face in his broad chest, her cheek pressed against his shoulder, her voice trembling with a faint sob. She wasn't crying, but she felt wronged. "I know you mean well, but I just want to prove myself. I can be the pampered fifth young lady of the Xiao family, but I can also be Xiao Ruonan who suffers with you. What you should do is encourage me and support me. Although this is a small business, it's my life's work..."

Ning Zhiyuan gently stroked her hair with his large hand, his voice soft, "I'm sorry, Miss Fifth, I won't do it again!"

Xiao Ruonan smiled happily...

Xiao Shen has been going out late and coming back early lately, and he has fewer meetings and business trips. He likes to stay at home whenever he has nothing to do. He will hold Su Ying while she takes a nap, watch variety shows with her from behind, and take her hand for a walk in the backyard.

Su Ying had a delusion that she and Xiao Shen were a loving and sweet couple, but only she knew that it was all an illusion, and she would constantly remind herself not to get addicted.

The phone rang; it was Su Wen calling. Su Ying turned her back to answer it.

"Hey Su Ying, Dr. Shen has had an accident. He's at the hospital right now, and I'm on my way. Why don't you go check on him first? It's not convenient for him to be there alone!"

Su Wen's voice came through the phone urgently, and then he sent over the exact location.

Su Ying put away her phone and looked at Xiao Shen, who was scattering fish food into the pond, and the fish were scrambling to get in.

"Ahem! Fourth Master, I'd like to go see Fifth Miss!"

Xiao Shen also knew about Xiao Ruonan opening a wonton shop. He didn't go to the opening ceremony, but sent several flower baskets over.

The man raised an eyebrow. "Where's Ruonan? Okay! I'll have Song Hao take you!"

"Oh, no need, I..."

Before Su Ying could finish speaking, Xiao Shen had already called Song Hao. Well! She couldn't refuse!

They had agreed that Song Hao would drive them, but he also got into the car and said, "I'm going to the company!"

Su Ying breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, he didn't suspect anything.