Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Honey, what are you doing?"

Just then, Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying returned from the restroom and saw that Boss Qin and Xiao Zhan looked like they were arguing, so they asked curiously.

Qin Huanhuan was still wondering why these two were so anxious.

Fortunately, Qin Huanhuan did not hear the conversation between Xiao Zhan and Boss Qin.

Xiao Zhan grinned and said, "When I was discussing the recipe for Anhui cuisine with Boss Qin, we were expressing our opinions because we couldn't agree."

Boss Qin quickly chimed in, "Yes, we were discussing the specific methods of making Anhui cuisine. I didn't expect that Young Master Xiao also has such a deep understanding of cooking. He knows more than I, a small restaurant owner who has been in business for over ten years. He's really amazing."

Please enjoy your meal.

"I'll go check if the other dishes are ready."

After finishing speaking, Boss Qin politely nodded to Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying, then glanced at Xiao Zhan before turning and walking towards the kitchen work area…

Qin Huanhuan looked at Xiao Zhan with suspicion and said, "Honey, the way you two were acting just now didn't seem like you were discussing cooking methods at all; it sounded like you were having a heated argument."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hahaha, what are we arguing about? We just have different ways of cooking, and we each insist that our own way is the most authentic. Boss Qin and I are both the kind of people who are very particular, so our tone was a little heavy when we were talking, which made it sound like we were arguing to you."

I saw a big question mark shining on Qin Huanhuan's forehead.

Xia Keke quickly said, "I've never seen two grown men arguing so heatedly over how to cook a dish before."

"Huanhuan, Huaying, sit down and eat. The food won't taste good if it gets cold. Anhui cuisine is characterized by its rich colors, strong flavors, and heavy oil."

Qin Huanhuan was still a little confused, but she didn't ask any further questions. So she pulled Hua Ying to sit down and eat.

The five people ate and chatted.

At this moment, Boss Qin brought over a dish of catfish stew with tofu and said, "Please try this dish and give me your feedback."

Xiao Zhan picked up a piece of tofu soaked in broth and placed it in Qin Huanhuan's bowl, saying, "Whether this dish of catfish stew with tofu is delicious or not depends on how delicious the tofu is. If the tofu is flavorful and delicious, then the dish is a success. Moreover, the best tofu is tofu from Bagong Mountain in Anhui."

Boss Qin gave a thumbs up and said, "Young Master Xiao, you really know your place! This tofu of mine was air-freighted from Bagong Mountain. How do you like it?"

Qin Huanhuan asked curiously, "Why use tofu from Bagong Mountain in Anhui? Can't we use local tofu?"

Xiao Zhan: "Because the tofu from Bagong Mountain has a delicate and smooth texture, is fresh and delicious, tender but not falling apart, and does not break apart even after long cooking. It is said that it can be held in your hand and shaken without collapsing."

Qin Huanhuan asked in surprise, "Is there such a thing as tofu?"

Xiao Zhan: "Of course. The main reason is that we use spring water from Bagong Mountain to make tofu. The spring water is rich in various minerals, which gives the tofu a sweet taste. In addition, the climate and soil of Bagong Mountain are suitable, and the soybeans are plump and high in protein. We use traditional methods such as stone grinding and gypsum coagulation to ensure that the tofu has a delicate texture."

As Xiao Zhan spoke, he picked up a piece of tofu, blew on it, and laughed, "There's a saying that 'haste makes waste,' which describes the tofu that's just been stewed and is really piping hot."

"Hahaha…."

Everyone laughed.

Shen Jun also put a piece of tofu on Hua Ying's plate and said, "Hua Ying, try the tofu and see if it tastes as good as the instructor said."

Hua Ying said playfully, "It's too hot to eat, let's wait a while."

"Hahaha!"

The group laughed again, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively, completely dispelling any previous unpleasant feelings.

Xia Keke picked up a piece of fish and said, "No one's picking food for me, so I'm picking it myself. Poor thing, you guys are eating tofu while I'm eating fish. I've never liked tofu. You two couples are showing off your love in front of me. Humph! Let the four of you eat tofu, I'll just watch."

Xiao Zhan and the other three could easily understand the meaning behind Xia Keke's words.

Qin Huanhuan picked up a piece of tofu and gave it to Xia Keke, teasingly saying, "Keke, you have to try the tofu too. Once you taste its sweetness, you won't be able to stop."

Xia Keke pouted and said, "It's just me having fun by myself. You four should eat more tofu."

The five of them chatted and laughed as they ate. Unexpectedly, the catfish stew with tofu was indeed delicious, and the fish soup with rice was even better. The five of them ate heartily and were quite satisfied.

Xiao Zhan put down his chopsticks, stood up, and said, "I'm full. You guys take your time eating. No rush. I'm going out for a smoke."

Xiao Zhan glanced at Xia Keke, who winked knowingly.

Xiao Zhan walked outside the local restaurant, took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and then walked over to the owner, Qin, who was squatting by the wall smoking. He said, "Boss, can I borrow a light?"

Actually, Xiao Zhan came over because he saw Boss Qin smoking outside.

Boss Qin held out his lighter, lit it, and gave Xiao Zhan a cigarette, saying, "Young Master Xiao, don't ask me anything. I don't know anything. I've never heard of the names you mentioned, let alone know them."

Xiao Zhan didn't say anything, but took out his phone, pulled up a photo, and said, "This person is Qin Hanwen."

When Boss Qin saw the photo, his eyes flickered for a moment.

This photo was taken by Xia Keke from the Qin and Han Dynasty archives and sent to Xiao Zhan.

The man in the photo, Qin Hanwen, was probably in his thirties at the time. He was a promising young man, full of vigor, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and regular features. In today's terms, he was a handsome guy.

Boss Qin shook his head and said, "I don't know him, I've never seen him before."

"Phew~~".

Xiao Zhan exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "What I really want to say is that it's not so easy to run away from some things. Life will always force you to face them again. If you want to escape reality, I'm sorry, it will follow you like a shadow. Running away is just self-deception. The problems are still there waiting for you."

Then Boss Qin took a few deep drags on his cigarette and said, "Young Master Xiao, you've really made a mistake. Look at the photo, the person in it is not me at all, we're worlds apart."

"Just because I also have the surname Qin doesn't mean you can assume I'm the person in your phone."

Xiao Zhan threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out, saying, "Cosmetic surgery is very advanced now, and you can easily become another person. Oh, by the way, Liu Yiran and Qin Hanwu have already killed Li Chaobing, and it's very likely that you will be their next target. You'd better watch yourself. One last thing, escaping reality is not the solution; things will eventually come to pass."

After Xiao Zhan finished speaking, he turned and left.

Some things should be left unsaid.

Even if others try to pull you ashore, if you insist on diving into the water, even God can't save you.

Boss Qin's gaze suddenly darkened...

at the same time,

The Qin family in the capital.

In the living room, the patriarch Qin Hanwu was yelling angrily at several bodyguards: "You're all a bunch of useless trash! You're all so arrogant all the time, but now you can't even find a living person. We need to find him dead or alive! How could someone as big as Qin Guang suddenly disappear without a trace?"

The tall and voluptuous Liu Yiran sat gracefully on the sofa, looking at Qin Hanwu and saying, "Hanwu, will Qin Guang leave the capital?"

Qin Hanwu said in a deep voice, "That's impossible. I had someone inside the police station check Qin Guang's cell phone signal source, and it turned out to be in Beijing. Something must have happened to Qin Guang."

Liu Yiran: "Did you ask Qin Guang's subordinate, Zhang Dafa? Perhaps he knows Qin Guang's whereabouts?"