Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

After only a moment's hesitation, the old master Yan devoured the two bowls of Four Delicacies Soup on the table with lightning speed.

Hesitating for even a second longer is disrespectful to your own greedy nature.

"What's that smell? It smells so good!"

Just as Old Master Yan swallowed the last bite, his friend Zhong Li's voice rang out.

Qin Muzhi followed closely behind, her usually calm eyes now sparkling with obvious curiosity.

Old Master Yan wiped his mouth and said calmly, "Oh, I just finished drinking soup."

"You drank three bowls by yourself??"

Zhong Li pointed to the three empty white porcelain bowls on the table, looking puzzled.

Drinking three bowls in one go would make anyone feel stuffed, right?

"Burp~" Old Master Yan wanted to speak, but couldn't help but let out a burp.

After a pause, he said, "I was so engrossed in painting that I was extremely thirsty."

"But this is just a blank sheet of paper, how can you have a painting?" Qin Muzhi frowned as she stared at the blank paper on the table and suddenly asked.

"...I..." Old Master Yan was stumped by the question.

Good heavens, he forgot that all he thought about today was eating the Four Beauties Soup, and he didn't even start painting.

No, why is he feeling guilty? The steward of the manor bought the Four Delicacies Soup, and he can eat as many bowls as he wants.

Then, with a strong voice, he declared, "I didn't paint today!"

"You drank three bowls of soup without painting? Has the well in your mansion dried up?" Zhongli asked, his mouth agape in shock.

No matter how he looked at it, he felt that Yan Shu was particularly strange today.

Yan Shu is the name of Old Master Yan.

"Nonsense, my well is perfectly fine. It's just that this Four Delicacies Soup is so delicious that I couldn't resist!"

"So... after all that, you were afraid we'd steal your soup, so you drank it all in one go??"

Zhongli was no fool; he quickly figured out the truth.

Qin Muzhi was speechless: "..."

Old Master Yan blushed and muttered under his breath, "Why did you have to come at this time of year, right when I was enjoying my meal..."

"What did you say?" Zhong Li asked loudly.

Old Master Yan changed his tune, saying, "I said, the Four Delicacies Soup I just had was absolutely wonderful, I recommend it to you."

"It's just a bowl of soup, is it really that big of a deal?" Qin Muzhi scoffed.

When did Yan Shu become so stingy? He's even treating a bowl of soup like this.

Zhong Li teased, "The old master of the Yan family has everything, yet he can't even part with a bowl of soup. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others?"

"You don't understand, that's Four Delicacies Soup. If you had eaten it, you would have gone even further than I have now!" Old Master Yan stretched his neck and argued.

The housekeeper said that the Four Delicacies Soup is extremely popular, and it's probably not available today.

Tomorrow, he will definitely let those two old guys taste the Four Delicacies Soup.

Then we can make a good laugh at them both.

......

Zhao Wu arrived at the guild with a belly full of bad intentions.

"I am from the Yan family. Quickly inform the head of your food association to come see me!!" He spoke in a bossy manner.

"Please have a seat and rest for a bit. I'll be right there, right away!"

Upon hearing that it was the Yan residence, the guild's underlings quickly arranged for Zhao Wu to sit down and sent men to find the guild leader, Wang Yuan, without delay.

Tea, snacks, and fruits were served one by one, and the henchmen beside them all smiled obsequiously.

That's the Yan family, you can't afford to offend ordinary people.

Zhao Wu felt much better now.

In the past, this was the kind of treatment he received when he mentioned the Yan family.

But that young lady just didn't know what was good for her.

After a while, Wang Yuan returned to the guild and asked politely, "What business does the Yan family have with you?"

"A new shop called Zhiweixuan has opened in the south of the city. It's on the most secluded street. Did you know that?"

Zhao Wu stood up and said that in front of Wang Yuan, he still restrained his arrogant attitude somewhat.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

He certainly knew about Zhiweixuan.

That's Madam Shen's shop.

He's already eaten several servings of the Four Delicacies Soup!

Ever since they ate the crystal xiaolongbao, Wang Yuan and his sister and brother-in-law have become loyal fans of Shen Qing, following her wherever she goes.

Now that he has Zhiweixuan, he's overjoyed, since he no longer has to search for Shen Qing's stall.

Although Shen Qing still didn't pay the membership fee this time...

But he didn't dare ask for it, fearing that Shen Qing would simply quit.

By then, no one will be able to eat it.

Wang Yuan wondered to himself: Could it be about the membership fee...?

He maintained a calm expression, saying, "I've heard a little about it."

"The owner of Zhiweixuan is a woman named Shen Qing. She spoke rudely to our master and was extremely arrogant. Our Yan family wishes to ask you, Chairman, to teach Shen Qing a lesson."

"As for the specifics of how to do it, I don't need to go into details. Guilds have plenty of ways to deal with people."

At this point, Zhao Wu laughed heartily.

Wang Yuan frowned slightly; the guild certainly had many ways to deal with merchants.

The most direct method is to control the supply of ingredients and cut off people's business.

But how could he possibly use such a method on Madam Shen?

But he couldn't afford to offend the Yan family...

"I am aware of this matter, and I will handle it accordingly," he said casually, only wanting to keep Zhao Wu calm for the time being.

Zhao Wu was overjoyed upon hearing this, beaming with delight: "That's great! Thank you so much, Chairman! The Yan family awaits your good news!"

Sure enough, it's easy to get things done by using the Yan family's name.

In this way, once Madam Shen's business collapses, he can make demands again, manipulate the situation further, and surely he'll get a free Four Beauties Soup!

It would be a wonderful thing to be able to make that Lady Shen bow her head and beg him!

......

Shen Qing was completely unaware of Zhao Wu's wicked intentions. As usual, she packed up her stall, ate a bowl of wontons that Wang Chunhua brought her, and went home.

The familiar system settlement process is back, but the purchase limit has been increased to eight hundred units.

A good night's sleep, and a new day begins~

Shen Qing went to Zhiweixuan as usual.

There were even more people queuing up today than yesterday. Clearly, in addition to regular customers, Si Mei Geng has also attracted many new customers from the surrounding area.

Shen Qing was very satisfied with this situation.

The aroma of fresh food filled the air, and the diners were completely absorbed, as if possessed by a glutton, wishing they could lick the white porcelain bowl clean.

Shen Qing deftly scooped up the Four Delicacies Soup.

"Madam Shen, I have something I'd like to ask you. Do you have any grudges against the Yan family?"

Suddenly, someone asked.

???

Shen Qing was taken aback. The Yan family?

Why are they all asking her this question?

She has absolutely no connection with the Yan family.

It's really strange...