All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

Upon hearing Han Chunming's words, the woman's face immediately filled with disappointment, and she muttered to herself.

"Can't we drink both bowls at the same time?"

Han Chunming trembled and quickly said.

"Auntie, you can't rush things. It's better for the old man to take it easy. Don't worry, he'll drink this for a month at most, and his health will definitely improve. Then he can drink the kidney-strengthening and liver-protecting soup, and the effect will be amazing. He might even be as young as twenty-eight again!"

Upon hearing this, the woman's eyes lit up with a gleam of greed. With lightning speed, she grabbed Han Chunming's arm and asked excitedly.

"Young boss, is it really that amazing? Thank you so much! Don't worry, as long as it works well, I'll definitely bring my husband to patronize your business every day!"

Han Chunming felt as if his hands were being gripped by iron clamps. He secretly realized he had been careless. This woman must have been a martial arts practitioner in her youth. Could she have learned the "Gold-Gathering Sheep-Mending" technique? Such strength could not be achieved without fifty years of training!

Perhaps realizing she had overreacted, the woman quickly released Han Chunming's arm and explained apologetically.

"Young boss, I got too excited. I'm sorry, this isn't my old man. He has too many demands in that area. I also hope he's in good health. If he's well, I'm well too, don't you think?"

Han Chunming quickly replied with a simple and honest smile.

"I understand, I understand, ma'am, please let the old man in quickly, I'll get him a bowl of the first soup!"

The woman immediately smiled broadly and sincerely, then quickly turned around and pulled the reluctant man into the store.

Seeing the deep emotion in the old man's eyes, Han Chunming silently uttered "Amen" in his heart once again.

Immediately afterwards, the elderly people in line began to enter the store in an orderly manner under Meng Xiaoxing's guidance, and the six tables were quickly filled.

Meng Xiaozao hurriedly brought the soup into the house. Although it was her first time here, she was quite efficient and her smiling face was very endearing to the old men.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere in the shop, Han Chunming nodded in satisfaction. He then walked over to the table where the older woman was sitting and saw that she had finished her soup. He then looked at the older man next to her.

The old man hadn't moved yet, but the old woman next to him was already showing signs of distress, her smile visibly fading away. The old man's small hand trembled, and he quickly grabbed his small spoon.

The old man scooped up a spoonful of soup and gently put it into his mouth, frowning as if he were taking medicine, which made the old lady next to him glare coldly.

The old man quickly swallowed the soup in his throat. As the thick, white soup slid down his throat, the wrinkles between his brows seemed to suddenly smooth out.

He looked at the soup in the bowl with some surprise and disbelief. After thinking for a moment, he put down the spoon, picked up the bowl, blew on the scalding hot soup, and then gulped it down in one go. He finished the small bowl in just a few mouthfuls.

Seeing her husband finish the soup, the frost on the old woman's face instantly melted into a kind smile. Her smile was like the wolf in sheep's clothing looking at Little Red Riding Hood. Han Chunming quickly turned around and left, lest the old woman drag him away again to ask for more soup.

The three hundred bowls of soup were quickly served. Because there were too many elderly people, many of them didn't get to drink the stomach-soothing soup. In the end, Han Chunming could only arrange for them to drink the yin-nourishing and beauty-enhancing soup. The soup was quite effective, and they definitely looked radiant.

The large number of people queuing up for soup so early in the morning caused quite a stir, and surrounding merchants also came to inquire about the situation. However, upon hearing that the soup was being given away for free, they immediately lost interest.

Moreover, the price of this soup shop has been found out by everyone, and they are all waiting to see the joke when the price goes back up the day after tomorrow!

Don't be surprised by the long queue; everyone appreciates it. Who wouldn't like something free?

Besides, these elderly folks are the kind of people who are very frugal; would they really spend a dollar on a bowl of soup?

Han Chunming didn't care about anything else. He closed the shop with a smile, cleaned up, and prepared pig feed, officially ending his busy day.

Although only 300 bowls of soup are delivered each day, and most of them are to the same 300 regular customers, everyone who drinks them feels that they are effective.

The elderly folks are all gossipy, and the news spread like wildfire. On the third day, the queue grew even longer.

The loud-voiced middle-aged woman arrived a little late today. Seeing that there were already seventy or eighty people ahead of her in line, she immediately grabbed the old man and tried to cut in line. This angered the crowd, and a group of middle-aged women began surrounding the loud-voiced woman and hurling insults at her.

The loud-voiced auntie was no pushover; hands on her hips, she launched into a verbal battle with the crowd, creating a chaotic scene outside the shop, much to everyone's amusement.

Knowing about the queue yesterday, Han Chunming had to arrive at the store an hour earlier today, and the store opened promptly at 8:30.

Han Chunming naturally saw the loud-voiced old woman making a scene outside, but he didn't want to pay attention to her. He asked Meng Xiaoxing to calm her down and then started to greet the guests.

In the kitchen, Taozi, wearing an apron, was diligently washing dishes. Meng Xiaoxing, with a hoarse voice, was verbally arguing with the elderly people trying to squeeze into the store. Meng Xiaozao was carrying plates and quickly moving between six tables. Han Chunming was chatting happily with some regular customers.

After two or three hours of hustle and bustle, the three hundred bowls of soup were quickly delivered. It was like a battle. Finally, the last day of free soup delivery service was over, and everyone was exhausted!

Seeing this, Han Chunming quickly went back to the kitchen and cooked a pot of nourishing soup for everyone. After drinking it, everyone had some strength and began to clean up the mess.

No one seemed happy. Despite their current popularity, it was all free publicity. Tomorrow would be the real test. Apart from Han Chunming, who was confident, even Meng Xiaoxing lacked confidence.

After finishing their work, Meng Xiaoxing took Meng Xiaozao home for dinner. Han Chunming had to wait for the farmer who was bringing pig feed to arrive. He sat at the door waiting when he suddenly saw a figure riding a bicycle towards him in the distance. Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was Su Meng.

Su Meng had a thermos hanging on her bicycle handlebars, probably on her way to deliver food to her father at the hospital. Han Chunming then remembered this and, looking at Su Meng's slender figure, instinctively called out to her.

Upon hearing the sound, Su Meng quickly stopped her bicycle. Seeing that it was Han Chunming, she subconsciously looked around. Seeing that she didn't recognize anyone, she breathed a sigh of relief, got off her bicycle, and pushed it to the entrance of Han Chunming's shop.

Su Meng looked up at Han Chunming's shop sign and asked curiously.

"You opened your shop here!"

Han Chunming nodded, then asked with a smile.

How is your father's health?

Su Meng forced a smile and replied.

"I'm getting ready for surgery. Oh, and thank you for lending me the money. Can I pay you back starting next month?"

Han Chunming shook his head and said.

"Don't worry about the money, we can talk about it later. Your dad is about to have surgery, so wait for me!"

As he spoke, Han Chunming turned and went back into the store. He quickly took out a thermos and handed it to Su Meng, saying as he did so.

"Give this soup to your dad; it'll be good for his health. Next time you bring him food, come over here, and I'll prepare some nourishing soup for you so your dad can recover faster!"

This soup was originally intended to be taken back to his mother. It is a mild soup that is good for the health of the elderly, and patients can also drink it.

Su Meng looked at the thermos flask that Han Chunming handed her and was at a loss for what to do. She didn't know whether she should accept it or not. Seeing this, Han Chunming took two steps forward and forced it into her hand.

"Alright, I still call your dad 'uncle'. Health is the most important thing. Don't worry, this soup will only do you good, not bad. Trust me!"

Upon hearing Han Chunming's words, Su Meng finally took the thermos. She felt uneasy and wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't.

Seeing that she seemed uneasy, Han Chunming quickly said something.

"Go ahead, be careful. You can bring the thermos to the yard tonight!"

Su Meng nodded, then whispered a thank you, turned around, hung the thermos on the other side of the bicycle handlebars, hopped on, and rode towards the hospital.

Han Chunming watched Su Meng's retreating figure and sighed helplessly. This world was becoming more and more different from the world in the original work, and it was completely unrecognizable. He didn't know what the future held, but who cared!

Han Chunming turned around and went back to the kitchen to continue making soup. His mother was in good health, but if she drank his soup, she would definitely live longer than Grandpa Guan. He thought he should make more and send some to Grandpa Guan later.

Thinking of Grandpa Guan, Han Chunming thought of the cute and adorable little lazy cat Guan Xiaoguan, and his heart suddenly felt a little itchy. But he thought, better not to provoke him, otherwise he wouldn't be able to face Grandpa Guan.

Han Chunming suddenly thought of Taozi's pouting face. Should he follow the original plot and introduce Guan Xiaoguan to Taozi?

Han Chunming sighed and murmured.

"Alright, you've got a good deal, kid. Otherwise, I have a prettier Xiao Qiao, and Old Man Guan is going to live too long, which would be hard to explain later. Otherwise, I might really want to try out what that feisty little lazy cat is like!"

Chapter 40: Men, Cry, It's Not a Crime

After the last of the free soups was served, everyone was quiet and no one spoke much; the atmosphere was clearly oppressive.

Taozi kept mopping the floor in the store, back and forth, with his head down, as if there was something unclean on the floor.

Han Chunming sighed, closed the shop, and dragged him to a small tavern for a drink.

After downing two bottles of beer, Taozi's talkative nature was finally reactivated, and he started rambling on and on.

Han Chunming didn't say anything, just listened attentively. He had wine, and Taozi had stories. The stories were accompanied by wine, and the more they drank, the more they had.

Taozi has really been having a really tough time lately. There's a saying that goes something like that.

His parents don't love him, his girlfriend says he's a good person, his relatives and friends ignore him, and his neighbors use him as a negative example, constantly gossiping in the courtyard.

The worst thing is seeing your girlfriend of seven years get into a foreigner's car. Any man would feel a pang of sadness at that thought.

Taozi mentioned that yesterday afternoon, he wanted to find Cai Xiaoli to clarify the matter completely.

He wanted Cai Xiaoli to talk to his parents in person and say that Cai Xiaoli dumped him, not that he dumped her. He was now suffering terribly from this blame.

But as soon as they arrived at the building where Cai Xiaoli worked, they found a blue car already waiting downstairs, with a tall, young foreigner inside.

Taozi hadn't noticed anything at the time. The young foreigner was holding a bouquet of flowers and dressed smartly, clearly waiting for his girlfriend.

However, Taozi quickly realized something was wrong. As it was time to leave work, Taozi saw Cai Xiaoli in the crowd, dressed in a stylish women's suit, walking straight toward him with her pretty face.

Taozi watched helplessly as Cai Xiaoli walked up to the young foreigner, took the flowers, and then bent down to get into the foreigner's car. Cai Xiaoli even glanced coldly out of the car. Taozi still feels heartbroken whenever he thinks about that glance.

When Han Chunming heard this description, he suddenly thought of those lyrics.

"You get closer and closer"

There are two voices

I was caught off guard

He could only stand there dumbfounded.

I should be under the car

It shouldn't be here~

Alright, alright, come on, let's have another drink. What's there to worry about when a man won't have a wife? He'll have bread, and he'll have a wife too. Next year, I'll introduce you to a beauty ten times prettier than Cai Xiaoli!

The two of them leisurely told stories and drank wine, from afternoon until evening.

Taozi had already drunk five bottles of wine and was quite tipsy. Hearing Han Chunming's words, he grabbed Han Chunming's hand and wouldn't let go, drunkenly shouting.

"Okay, I'll find a wife ten times prettier than Cai Xiaoli. I'm going to get rich, drive a luxury car, and show everyone that I, Li Chengtao, am capable too!"

Alright, alright, Han Chunming saw that Taozi had drunk enough and it was getting late, so he paid the bill, helped Taozi onto his bicycle, and had Taozi hold onto his waist as he rode the bicycle home.

When Han Chunming arrived at Taozi's house, he never expected to be turned away.

Taozi's parents kept their door tightly shut and couldn't be opened no matter how much they knocked. Amidst the strange looks from the neighbors, it was learned that Taozi and his parents had been arguing every day recently, and Taozi had been staying at his sister's house.

It was only at this point that Han Chunming realized how much pressure Taozi had been under recently, which explained why he arrived at the store earlier than Han Chunming every day.

Helpless, Han Chunming helped Taozi into the back seat and took him to a property left by Master Huang for the night.

On the way, facing the evening breeze, Taozi was clearly more sober. A man doesn't easily shed tears, but when emotions run high, how can he hold back?

Taozi hugged Han Chunming's waist tightly, and tears streamed down his face, soaking Han Chunming's back.

Han Chunming sighed helplessly, looked at the starry sky and moon, rode his bicycle, and called out to Taozi.

"Alright, cry if you want to, I'm in your shoes!"

Taozi was completely overwhelmed by those words and burst into tears, her sobs growing louder and louder.