Hidden moth

Chapter 353 The Amorous One Was Actually a Heartbreaker

Who did this? It shouldn't be someone from the magic sect, otherwise the problem would be much bigger. It's more likely that it came from the Free Alliance.

The Free Alliance originally had a sixth-tier illusionist and elder, Grossi, but he was killed by Mei Guyu at the beginning of the year in Qiyuan. Now there are at least three fifth-tier love-stealers, named Menlu, Wengers, and Helari.

Menlu was originally a senior member of the Supreme Council. Not long ago, Hu Weidong nominated Wenger as a new senior member, and she also participated in the joint nomination. At least in this matter, she and Hu Weidong have temporarily become allies.

Wengers is the newest elder of the Supreme Council of the Free Alliance. Hu Weidong had just specifically spoken to He Kao, saying that Wengers wanted to secretly return to the magic sect and receive a second inheritance.

As for Hellari, the Shumen side has very little information and knows almost nothing about her.

It is currently unknown whether there are any other experts in the Xing Shen lineage of the Xiaomeng. Even if there are unknown fifth-order love-stealers, their numbers are probably very small.

If a fifth-tier Love Stealer were to infiltrate Qiyuan, who could it be? Wenger? He might come to the Eastern Kingdom, perhaps wanting to make private contact with the magic sect.

Mei Wenhua has reported the situation to the Zongfa Hall and also reminded He Kao to be careful, and that if anything is discovered, the two can communicate in a timely manner.

After finishing their business, He Kao specifically said, "Sixth Uncle, I just saw Wang Yuheng in front of the noodle shop. He was stir-frying toppings, and the way he was doing it clearly showed that he already had some skill."

Mei Wenhua: "Oh, you still remember him?"

He Kao: "How could I not remember! It was you who led the team to sort out all the resident information of Sesame Apartment and found that this person's situation was a bit strange. Elder Li personally took charge of the investigation and dug up Jiao Bide based on the clues."

Mei Wenhua: "Yes, I heard that you accompanied Elder Li to investigate this matter."

He Kao: "When did he learn kung fu? Was he taken as a disciple by you, sir?"

Mei Wenhua pointed to the four-shredded Ruyi noodles on the table: "Eat your noodles quickly, or they'll get soggy. You can talk while you eat."

He Kao picked up his chopsticks to eat noodles, and while he ate, Mei Wenhua gave a brief account of what had happened.

The purpose of becoming a noodle shop owner at the entrance of Sesame Apartment was to conceal his identity. He wasn't afraid of being laughed at if he told the truth, as Mei Wenhua's family had been running noodle shops for generations, and it was a family heirloom skill.

After Mei Guyu killed a group of Xiaomeng experts, Qiyuan appeared to have returned to calm. Mei Wenhua didn't have much to do there, and usually just ran a noodle shop.

The noodle shop was doing very well, so he took over the shop next door as well. After opening up the two shops, he expanded the dining area. But he didn't come here specifically to open a noodle shop, and he would have to leave sooner or later.

It would be a shame to just abandon the noodle shop then. Even during his time in Qiyuan, he has many other things to do. It would be best if someone could take over the management.

Even running a simple noodle shop is not easy; finding a suitable successor is difficult, let alone a popular online noodle shop... Boss Mei chose Wang Yuheng.

Mei Wenhua had already investigated Wang Yuheng's situation. This young man had received higher education, had a clean background, and was particularly good at cultivating the Spirit Awakening Technique.

Why didn't He Kao notice this? Because He Kao had only met Wang Yuheng once, and that was while the other was asleep, he sneaked into his dream. At that time, he had no mind to study these things, while Mei Wenhua's observation was much more careful and in-depth.

Wang Yuheng often came to the noodle shop to eat, and Mei Wenhua would also take the initiative to chat with him. They became familiar with each other over time.

After graduating from university, Wang Yuheng returned to his hometown. His job was not ideal, but he did not make up his mind to resign and leave because there were many factors to consider.

It was his former university counselor, Luo Mingzhi, who encouraged him, which led him to resign and come to Qiyuan. If it were someone else who advised him, he probably wouldn't have listened, but Luo Mingzhi was different; he had a crush on her since university.

He had a good plan after arriving at Qiyuan, but unfortunately, things are unpredictable, and not long after, Luo Mingzhi had an accident.

From Wang Yuheng's perspective, Luo Mingzhi's story was too dramatic and simply unacceptable to him.

I heard that Luo Mingzhi had a secret affair with a traitor who came to the school for a study visit. They even committed murder and disposed of the body due to a love dispute. The traitor disappeared, and Luo Mingzhi was taken away by the police.

In his mind, Lo Ming-chi was mature, sexy, intellectual, and gentle, representing all the beautiful fantasies he had about women when he was a young man... Now, all those illusions have been shattered!

Wang Yuheng felt lost and depressed. He didn't know what to do and lost interest in studying and preparing for exams. It was as if an invisible pillar in his heart had inexplicably collapsed.

His apartment lease hasn't expired yet, so he still has a place to live for the time being, but given his current situation, it's difficult to find a satisfactory job... He could actually go back to his hometown, but he's too ashamed to go home and see his parents.

That day, Wang Yuheng, looking lost and dejected, went to a noodle shop for a meal. Boss Mei asked him if he was looking for a job.
Wang Yuheng nodded in agreement, saying it was a pity he hadn't found a suitable job yet. So Mei Wenhua smiled and introduced him to a good job—working at a noodle shop.

What kind of good job is this? But Lao Mei painted a rosy picture for Xiao Wang. He first asked Xiao Wang how business was at this noodle shop. The answer was, of course, very good. In a short time, it had become a popular spot in Qiyuan.

Old Mei also said that he wouldn't stay in Qiyuan for long and wanted to find a suitable person to hand over the noodle shop to for management, and he saw potential in Xiao Wang...

That alone wasn't enough to attract customers, so Lao Mei promised to invest in opening a chain of noodle shops, using a unified brand and technical standards, to establish a chain catering group.

At that time, Xiao Wang will become a co-founder of the catering group.

Under different circumstances, Wang Yuheng might not have been swayed by this rhetoric, but his state of mind at the time was somewhat special, or perhaps Mei Wenhua was particularly adept at persuasion, and Wang surprisingly agreed almost inexplicably. The matter of becoming a co-founder of the catering group would have to wait until later. Mei's first task for him was to take over the shop next door, connect it with the current shop, and decorate it in a unified style.

Wang Yuheng did a great job. Although it was just a small, inconspicuous project, there were a lot of various procedures and formalities, all of which he handled. He also oversaw the entire renovation project from start to finish.

During this process, Wang Yuheng gradually adjusted his state of mind. Because he had something to do and was able to do it well, he also found a positive and confident mindset.

After finishing this task, Mei Wenhua told Wang Yuheng that to run a noodle shop well, one must master all the core technologies and processes.
Specifically, he needs to learn how to make every type of noodle dish, including those on the menu or those that might be available.

The food industry is now quite advanced. Kitchens have noodle makers that can process various kinds of noodles by feeding ingredients and setting parameters as required.

However, Mei Wenhua required him to learn to do it himself, starting with kneading dough. He had to master all kinds of skills, such as kneading, rolling, fermenting, scalding, rolling, pressing, pulling, cutting, shaving, stretching, tossing, and straining.

He needed to learn how to make all sorts of different noodles and understand their characteristics. As for why, Mr. Mei's explanation was—to know the "why" behind them.

Although the noodles sold in the shop are made to order by machine, the machine is still mimicking a human. Wang Yuheng needs to know what kind of texture each type of noodle should have and whether machine-made noodles are suitable.

Sometimes, due to differences in temperature, humidity, and even region and season, including subtle differences in each batch of raw materials, the most suitable taste may vary. It is necessary to make improvements according to the situation, rather than simply setting fixed parameters on the machine.

In addition, Wang Yuheng also had to learn how to make all the toppings, some of which were braised in advance and others were stir-fried on the spot, totaling 108 dishes, just like going up the mountain to gather heroes.

Meishan noodle shops only offer eighteen kinds of toppings, and these eighteen are selected from one hundred and eight.

Boss Mei's requirements are not just to make it according to the recipe. Even with the same ingredients and the same process, sometimes the taste is different.

Wang Yuheng needs to truly learn how to do it, master the characteristics of various flavors, and be able to adjust them flexibly at any time.

Has Wang Yuheng learned it? It's only been half a year since he started working at the noodle shop, and he can only say that he has barely learned the basics. He is still far from meeting Mei Wenhua's final requirements.

Not to mention that when he first started, he couldn't even handle the first step of kneading the dough, which was a huge dough ball. He had never been taught this in elementary school, and more importantly, he didn't have the physical strength and energy to keep up.

Mei Wenhua then told him with a smile, "If you want to do a good job, you can't do it without practicing your skills."

Wang Yuheng was puzzled. Did he need to practice kung fu to run a noodle shop? What kind of kung fu was it? It turned out that there really was. Boss Mei taught him a set of kung fu that could nourish his internal qi and blood, strengthen his muscles and bones, and also regulate his breathing, calm his mind, and concentrate his spirit.

Wang Yuheng was a little confused, wondering if it was really that miraculous. When Boss Mei saw that the time was right, she finally revealed a few surgical techniques to him, which amazed Wang Yuheng so much that he almost thought he was dreaming!
When he came to his senses, Xiao Wang realized that he must have met a hermit master. The story in the novel had actually become a reality before his eyes, so he immediately wanted to become Mei Wenhua's disciple.

Mei Wenhua did not refuse, saying that he had always wanted to take him as a disciple, and would first register him under the name of the sect, and then formally accept him as a disciple when he was able to enter the sect.

As for the present, Wang Yuheng doesn't need to stay in Qiyuan for now. Mei Wenhua told him to go find his senior brother and have him help him lay a solid foundation before entering the sect, which would also be a good change of environment for focused cultivation.

The eldest disciple ran a noodle shop in a town in the countryside of Zhouyuan Province. It was a relatively quiet and remote place, a good place for seclusion and cultivation. Wang Yuheng stayed there for four months, helping his eldest disciple with chores while practicing his martial arts.

Mei Wenhua only called him back to Qiyuan after he had cultivated his foundational skills to a certain level. He had just returned the day before yesterday, and He Kao saw him today.

Mei Wenhua concluded, “So far I have three disciples, or rather two and a half. My eldest disciple has been practicing for nearly ten years, but he is currently only a second-level angler in the Xing Shen Sect, and his future achievements are probably limited.”

My second apprentice was merely a casual acquaintance, and unfortunately, he failed to master the basics of cultivation. However, he and I have always had a very good relationship. Cultivating some foundational skills can also strengthen the body and prolong life. He also learned some skills from me and now runs a noodle shop.

As for my third disciple, that's Wang Yuheng. He's the one I have the highest hopes for. If he has the right opportunity and is willing to work hard, he might be able to break through to a higher level and inherit my mantle.

He Kao was stunned. Mei Wenhua had taken in three apprentices so far. The eldest and second apprentices both ran noodle shops. And judging from this, Wang Yuheng was also going to open a noodle shop in the future.

He Kao knew that there were actually factions within the art of magic, such as the Huiming Shi family, the Jianji Palace lineage represented by Li Xiuyuan, and the Huailin lineage passed down by Zhao Sanjin...

So, if Mei Wenhua's successors also form their own lineage within the art, wouldn't it be called the "Noodle Shop Lineage"?
He Kao didn't say any of that, but instead sighed, "I didn't expect you to think so highly of Wang Yuheng and intend to groom him. As far as I know, he's a rather sentimental person. You must know what's going on between him and that Luo Mingzhi, right?"

Mei Wenhua laughed and said, "I understand what you mean, but this kind of person may be more suitable for cultivating the Spirit-Boosting Technique. There is a saying that I don't know if you have heard: 'The one who knows fate is the one without fate, and the one who steals love is the one with too much affection.'"

He Kao: "I've heard it before, but it's a different version—the one who steals my love is a heartless person."

Mei Wenhua: "It's pretty much the same idea."

After finishing their casual conversation, Mei Wenhua once again reminded He Kao to be careful lately. An unknown fifth-tier love-stealer had infiltrated Qiyuan to investigate the details of Jiao Bide's disappearance, and might also be targeting He Kao.

Boss Mei also advised He Kao not to wander around during this time and to go back to Sesame Apartment every day after get off work. With Mei Guyu and him around, he believed that no one would dare to provoke him, and even if they did, he wouldn't be afraid.

However, He Kao had special circumstances; he couldn't help but travel around, and besides, there was no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days.

After seeing Mei Wenhua off, He Kao thought for a moment and then, through a secret contact method, immediately contacted Mr. Mi, whom he had just met, to arrange another meeting so that he could ask him something in person.

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(End of this chapter)