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Chapter 333 Surprise
"You mean that after your aunt found out that you used Xiao Mo's secret medicine on your face, she kept asking for a share, or for you to take him back with you, and because you didn't complete the task, you were kicked out of the house and have nowhere to go?"

At the dining table in the living room, Su He asked curiously while fiddling with the potted asparagus fern.

It must be said that the appearance of this asparagus fern bonsai is quite good. It is also the only green plant in Lin Mo's residence. Its lush appearance adds a touch of decoration to the room.

Although both women felt the air was unusually fresh after entering the house, neither of them thought about the small potted plant, assuming that Lin Mo had just bought it randomly from a night market stall downstairs.

Both Liu Ruyan and Su He had green plants in their homes, especially his cousin's house, which had many kinds of plants such as succulents, pothos, money trees, and lucky trees.

Liu Ruyan's residence didn't have that many plants, but there were some small potted plants as decorations. As for the Liu family villa, it goes without saying that the green plants were all taken care of by dedicated people, and Ms. Jiang's house even had a garden.

So neither of them paid any attention to the potted plant that suddenly appeared.

"Yes, that's why I came here to ask my brother if he has any news about the secret medicine. Otherwise, I'll be homeless and have to sleep at the train station," Liu Ruyan said pitifully, clasping her hands together.

It has to be said, a mature woman with the divine body of Emperor Ruyan suddenly acting coquettishly is quite charming.

But unfortunately, she was facing her own woman, and her feminine charm couldn't be displayed at all. Su He slapped her hand with chopsticks and spat, "Pah, stop pretending to be a green tea b*tch. You're homeless, but with your wealth, Boss Liu, you can buy a house anywhere."

Besides, even if you didn't buy it, I haven't seen you go there less often, and now you're acting pitiful."

"What use would I be to you? Do you have that secret face-washing medicine? Can you get my mom to let me go home? I have to come here to find my brother~" Liu Ruyan said, giving Su He a flirtatious look.

It must be said that this is at least a reasonably valid reason.

As for Su He, she was just putting on an act. She knew Liu Ruyan's situation better than anyone else, but she was too lazy to expose her. After all, there was no benefit in exposing her, and it might even make things worse.

"Alright, let's serve the dishes!"

Just then, Lin Mo's voice came from the kitchen. Upon hearing this, the two women's eyes lit up, and they immediately got up to help in the kitchen.

Dongpo pork, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, soft-shelled eel, Wensi tofu, Longjing shrimp, and braised sea cucumber with scallions—six dishes in total, all cooked simply and easily.

The ingredients were all prepared at the restaurant, so it was quick to cook them. Of course, this was also one of the reasons why my cousin Su He insisted on coming along today.

After all, she only had a few bites in the kitchen that night, and it wasn't enough for her. Besides, she only watched others eat at the restaurant; this was her real stage.

When Liu Ruyan came over in the evening, she also thought of this and deliberately left her stomach empty, waiting for this meal. After all, she had a special meal prepared for her last Wednesday, so it was hard not to get hooked.

"Wow, it smells so good!" My cousin Su He looked at the table full of dishes, her eyes sparkling as she swallowed hard.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan raised her chin slightly, a proud smile playing on her lips, and said, "Of course! Don't you even know who made this? For outsiders, a meal like this would cost hundreds of thousands. But I can eat as much as I want, all you can eat, hehe~"

"What's there to be proud of? It's not like you did it. You're just getting a free meal and you're acting all superior?" Su He rolled her eyes at him, speechless.

Anyone who didn't know better would think this meal had something to do with Liu Ruyan, but it turns out you didn't spend any money or help, and you just put on an act.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan lowered her head sheepishly. Lin Mo waved his hand beside her, saying, "Alright, alright, hurry up and eat. You're exhausted."

The two women quickly picked up some food, and soon, Su He's exclamation rang out from the dining table.

"Wow, this Dongpo pork smells so good! This is Wensi tofu! I've only ever seen it on TV before, it's such a high-end dish! And this sea cucumber... I don't even play football, how dare I eat sea cucumber?"

Lin Mo:
It has to be said that his cousin is quite abstract; if someone from a certain football club heard this, they would definitely be shocked.

Although the six dishes weren't as elaborate as dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall or Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, they tasted just as good, especially with the added bonus of being named "Wednesday Chef." In any case, his cousin thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

On the contrary, Liu Ruyan, although she also thought it was incredibly delicious, was able to suppress her exclamations because she had eaten it more than once, but she did not slow down her eating speed at all.

Lin Mo ate the most this time, firstly because he had exhausted a lot of energy today, and secondly because he hadn't eaten a proper meal all day, just nibbling here and there in the kitchen, so his stomach was already empty.

In addition, since he is a man, his appetite is larger than that of a woman, so nearly half of the six dishes ended up in his stomach.

Liu Ruyan and her cousin Su He also ate quite a bit.

"I'm so full, so happy! I wish I could eat this good food every day, burp~~"

More than half an hour later, Su He patted her noticeably bulging belly and sighed, "At this moment, I finally understand why there is a saying that food is the most important thing for people."

The desire for good food is an important hobby that people can never give up. What's the point of having a lot of money if you can't eat well?
It can be said that the desire for food and drink is the primary desire that drives the progress of human society.

All efforts, struggles, and scientific research are based on the fundamental premise of being well-fed, and then on eating well. As a great nation with a culinary history of five thousand years, the Chinese people have reached the pinnacle of their research on food.

In ancient times, people wanted more land so they could cultivate more land. Nowadays, if anyone prevents me from farming properly and having enough to eat, I'll plant them in the ground.

"What are you looking at? Go wash the dishes!" Su He spat as she looked at Liu Ruyan, who was slumped in the chair just like her.

As for Lin Mo, who was also slumped in a chair, she simply ignored her. After all, she had been working outside all day and still had to cook for the two of them in the evening. She couldn't expect them to do the dishes, could she?
Since Lin Mo couldn't do it, and she didn't want to, she could only order Liu Ruyan around. After all, this was the most leisurely day for her. She could also use her authority as the eldest sister-in-law to set some rules for her future sister-in-law, so that she wouldn't bully her cousin after she married into the family.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan did not object and obediently got up to wash the dishes, but the next second Lin Mo pressed down on her shoulder: "Alright, you should rest. There aren't many bowls and plates left in the house!"

After saying that, Lin Mo got up and started cleaning up. It wasn't that he wanted to do the work, but rather that he had seen how Liu Ruyan washed the dishes.

Asking a pampered young lady who never lifts a finger to cook to go into the kitchen would only make things worse.

Otherwise, you might end up with broken plates all over the floor before you've finished washing the dishes, which would be a huge loss.

"Look, my brother feels sorry for me and won't let me do it. It's not my fault," Liu Ruyan said with a smug smile, raising her chin at Su He.

Seeing this, Su He glared at Liu Ruyan, her teeth grinding to powder. Then, looking at the figure busy in the kitchen, she couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Serves you right for being ridden on by women in the future. You really deserve it!"

Seeing her expression, Liu Ruyan knew that Su He hadn't said anything good about her, even though she hadn't heard what Su He was muttering.

This wasn't the first time she'd done something like this, so why was Yuan Meng upset with her? It was all because of Yuan Hua's attitude towards her—a typical case of forgetting one's sister after getting a wife.

Su He now seems exactly like Yuan Meng back then, only not as severely affected. "By the way, I was going to have Xiao Mo inform you, but since you're here today, I'll just say it directly: send someone over before the end of the month. I'm not good at tax matters."

Also, we can't waste this week. I went to the store these past few days and found that there are many places that can be improved. We can add some decorations. The last renovation was too rushed.

The restaurant lacks distinctive features. I believe that a restaurant's distinctiveness should extend beyond just its dishes. From the interior decorations to the tableware, even the napkins on the table should have a unique character. This will help create a lasting impression on diners.

"The restaurant's net profit today is around 900,000 yuan. We'll be able to calculate the exact profit after the tableware disinfection staff arrives tomorrow. But we still need to allocate some money to add some unique elements to the restaurant and for the next round of ingredient purchases," Su He said earnestly, getting down to business.

In response, Liu Ruyan immediately switched from her previous laziness to work mode.

"Don't worry, I'll send people over to help you before the end of the month. As for what you've said, I think the idea is good, you can implement it, but be careful with the three private rooms, don't add any new decorations, the rest of the place is up to you."

"The finances are in your hands; you can just write a note for yourself."

While Lin Mo was tidying up in the kitchen, the two women had a very detailed discussion at the dining table. As they talked, Su He was also taking notes in her notebook.

Some opinions are just opinions if they are only spoken, but to implement them, she still needs to do it herself.

This is her cousin's restaurant; otherwise, she wouldn't bother putting in so much effort. However, she also knows that this is an opportunity, and maybe she can make a fortune through her cousin's restaurant in the future.

Before, she really didn't have much confidence, but after this business and seeing this terrifying income, Su He immediately changed her mind.

At 11:30 p.m., Lin Mo finished tidying up the housework, and the two women had almost finished their discussion. Seeing that Su He still hadn't made a move, Liu Ruyan deliberately looked at her empty wrist and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, it's so late already. Su Su, you have to go to work tomorrow, right?"

"What do you mean? You're kicking me out? You've been like a maggot in my house and I haven't kicked you out, but now you're trying to kick me out of my cousin's house?" Su He exclaimed angrily.

After being exposed, Liu Ruyan remained calm and composed, saying confidently, "There's only one bedroom. Even my younger brother has to sleep in the living room. Where are you going to sleep?"

“This is my cousin’s house. If anyone’s leaving, it’s you. I’m not leaving!” Su He crossed her arms.

As for Lin Mo, he didn't want to pay any attention to the two of them and just lay down on the sofa to prepare for hibernation.

No matter who leaves, the two of them still sleep together, and he doesn't get a share of the bedroom.

Just as he expected, the two of them ended up sharing a bedroom. It was really too late; if they went back to the city at this hour, they wouldn't get home until well past midnight.

Inside the bedroom, Su He looked at Liu Ruyan's pajamas in her hand and the closet full of clothes in the wardrobe, lost in thought.

"Are you sure you came here because you're homeless? You've practically made this your home! Look at all these clothes in your closet: skirts, pants, coats, innerwear, socks, shoes, and this whole drawer full of skincare products. You can find almost any of your clothes here, except for bitter tea seeds and milk baskets."

"Is this still my cousin's bedroom? Anyone who didn't know better would think this is your wedding room!" Cousin Su He questioned, pointing at the wardrobe.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan blushed. This was the reason why she didn't want Su He to stay; mainly, she had too many things.

"Are you going to wear it or not? If not, give it back to me. You can sleep with your clothes on! Go wash up quickly, I'm going to sleep!" With that, Liu Ruyan pushed Su He into the bathroom and breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Su He in the bathroom smiled slightly. Yes, her cousin Su He was still operating the device.

This attitude is no less than that of the Miracle Walker; it's all about single-mindedness.

The next morning, when Lin Mo returned from his morning exercise, he ran into his cousin Su He downstairs.

"Why are you up so early, cousin? I'm going back to make some breakfast. Let's eat before you leave!" Lin Mo said.

Upon hearing this, her cousin Su He waved her hand and said, "It's too late. It takes a long time to get to the city from here, so I have to leave early. I can eat breakfast on the way. Okay, I'm leaving now. You should go back soon. I have a surprise for you."

After saying that, Su He quickly walked out of the community gate. Lin Mo scratched his head upon hearing this: "Another surprise? Is it to mop the floor for me? Or to do the laundry?"

As he thought about it, Lin Mo went upstairs. When he opened the door, he looked around and found that the floor hadn't been mopped and the trash was still there.

Just as he was about to go to the bathroom to check if his clothes had been washed, he suddenly noticed that the master bedroom door was wide open.

The light filtering through the curtains made it clear that a curvaceous figure in a black nightgown was lying on the bed. Who else could it be but Liu Ruyan?
Perhaps because she hadn't slept soundly last night, Liu Ruyan's nightgown had rolled up quite a bit, revealing her straight thighs in a rather revealing way, almost to the point of being a wardrobe malfunction.

'grunt'

Lin Mo nervously swallowed, thinking, 'Could this be the surprise my cousin was talking about?'

I have to say, it is indeed a beautiful sight, but I'm a little scared by what you're doing. What if this woman suddenly wakes up and tries to gouge out his eyes?

Thinking of this, Lin Mo tiptoed forward, leaned slightly into the bedroom, and slowly closed the door, afraid of making the slightest noise.

But as the saying goes, what you fear most is what happens. Just as he closed the door halfway, Liu Ruyan, who was lying on the bed, suddenly opened her eyes. She looked at her thighs and then at Lin Mo, who looked guilty and was about to close the door.

"Do you believe me if I want to close down?"

The next second, Liu Ruyan suddenly got up, grabbed a pair of socks from under her pillow, and threw them at Lin Mo's face.

With a muffled 'thud,' the sock hit him right in the heart.

Lin Mo felt as if something had been smeared in his face. He took two steps back as the door slammed shut behind him.

"You little pervert, you dare to peek! Go wash your socks!"

Liu Ruyan's voice came from inside the bedroom.

"Pah! Pah! I didn't! I came to close the door! Don't be ungrateful!" Lin Mo cried out, accusing himself of wrongdoing.

Inside the bedroom, Liu Ruyan's lips curled slightly upward: "Guess whether I believe you or not?"

Inside the bathroom, Lin Mo's change of clothes had already been neatly hung out to dry.

(End of this chapter)