Urban Shen Lang (Complete) - 20

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Chapter 162 The Fiery Boss
The silver sports car moved slowly down the bustling street. It was rush hour, so it was moving very slowly. Qin Muyue sighed, "What a pathetic speed! All the energy is being wasted on the road."
Shen Lang said, "It's alright, I have plenty of time."
Shen Lang thought Qin Muyue was worried about wasting his time, so he offered some words of comfort. Unexpectedly, Qin Muyue said, "It's not about time, it's just that this is so environmentally unfriendly. In this situation..."
Then, Qin Muyue went on to talk about energy and environmental protection, from energy depletion to the development of new energy sources, and then from environmental disasters to the future of humanity, almost making Shen Lang dizzy. Shen Lang finally found an opening and said, "Professor Qin, you're truly a dedicated environmentalist."
Qin Muyue's expression suddenly turned strange. She said, "Shen Lang, did I just say something?"
Shen Lang's expression became even stranger. He said, "Don't you know what you said?"
Qin Muyue said, "No, I think I have a bit of OCD and an occupational hazard. I always end up saying random things for no reason. I'm a professor of environmental protection at Huaxia University. Because there are very few environmental professors at the university, I teach a lot of courses. Over time, I've become a bit helpless. Whenever someone is in front of me, I can't help but talk about environmental issues. Sometimes I really feel like I'm in a classroom, and once I start talking, I can't stop. Because of this, I've been on at least 10 blind dates, and every time I scare the guys away. Sigh..."
Shen Lang immediately understood what was going on and was a little taken aback. He hadn't expected this beautiful woman to have such a tragic past. He said, "Have you thought about seeing a psychologist?"
Qin Muyue said, "Yes, I have. The doctor said the only safest thing to do is ..." The treatment method involves temporarily suspending classes and undergoing treatment for six months without interruption. However, this is practically impossible for me. Our major already has very few teachers; many courses are taught by teachers borrowed from other majors. If I take a long leave, our major might as well just be shut down.
The school initially established this major as a task imposed from above, and preparations were far from adequate. Ultimately, this major is a vanity project, a prestige project; we simply lack sufficient faculty and teaching experience.
Our major also has very few students, only one class of 40. It's not just a matter of insufficient faculty; the job prospects for this major are also not good. In our country, there are no clear career paths. If it's the Environmental Protection Bureau, then you need to take the civil service exam, which uses very little of your professional knowledge, putting you at a disadvantage compared to other majors; the Meteorological Bureau has a dedicated meteorology major; the Water Resources Bureau has a dedicated water resources major; geological exploration has a dedicated geology major… Sigh, we are truly an awkward major!”
Shen Lang said, "How can that be? Your condition will only get worse if you continue like this. Have you considered that you might eventually develop a real illness?" Qin Muyue said, "What can I do? I've just been promoted to associate professor. If I just quit like this, people will gossip. Many people already have reservations about my promotion to associate professor, and that would only give them more ammunition."
Shen Lang said, "I don't think you, Professor Qin, are the kind of person who's so eager for fame and fortune."
Qin Muyue said, "You might not know, but I became a professor because my father forced me to. He was also a professor at Huaxia University, but he's retired now. He dedicated his life to environmental protection, but he hadn't completed the development of the environmental protection major before his retirement. He felt that his achievements were not great, that he hadn't done his job well, and that he had let the university down. So he put me on the job, as if I were carrying on his wishes, a daughter following in her father's footsteps. I'm his only child, and I really can't bear to go against his wishes. He's bedridden now, and he hopes every day that I will soon have students all over the world!"
Shen Lang sighed, "But..." "I feel sorry for parents everywhere. Don't you think this is unfair to yourself?"
Qin Muyue said, "There's nothing I can do. He's a stubborn old man. If I said I was quitting, he would be so angry he'd commit suicide." Shen Lang said, "Sigh, I was wondering why you, Teacher Qin, are still single, given how beautiful you are."
Qin Muyue smiled bitterly, "You don't need to worry about that. I'm only 29 this year, not too old for a 'leftover woman.' Look at Lin Chiling, she's 36 and still single. For me, it's a piece of cake."
Shen Lang laughed, "Qin..." "Teacher, you really have a positive outlook."
Qin Muyue said, "What else can I do if I don't? I was born into a very strict family. My dad is a professor, and my mother is a soldier. From a young age, I was taught to obey, obey, and obey some more. Fortunately, I haven't completely lost myself, but obedience has become a habit
. It's just that my marriage is a real worry for my parents. They've asked people to introduce me to many good potential partners, but unfortunately, they've all been scared away by my problem." Shen Lang could only offer a wry smile; there was no way to comfort them about this.
As they spoke, Qin Muyue turned the car into the parking lot of a restaurant and said, "Let's eat here. The owner is a former colleague of mine. He thought the salary as a teacher was too low, so he went into business and opened this big restaurant in less than five years."
Shen Lang laughed, "Looks like you're here to freeload." Qin Muyue put her index finger to her lips and playfully shushed him, saying, "My colleague said that as long as I find a boyfriend, she'll provide me with meals for free. You'll have to make do today."
As she spoke, she took Shen Lang's arm and leaned closer to him.
Shen Lang agreed with a wry smile. Although Qin Muyue was approaching thirty, she looked only twenty-five or twenty-six due to good maintenance. Shen Lang, though only 24, had rich life experience and appeared mature and steady; no one would doubt that he was twenty-seven or twenty-eight. It's inherently difficult to guess the ages of handsome men and beautiful women, especially for a scholarly beauty like Qin Muyue and a dashing man like Shen Lang; their ages were impossible to discern from their appearances. They looked quite similar in age, one beautiful, the other handsome—to anyone would see them as a match made in heaven.
Two tall, elegant women in cheongsams greeted them. Seeing Qin Muyue arm-in-arm with Shen Lang, one of them stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Welcome! Do you have a reservation?"
Qin Muyue replied, "I'm a friend of your boss. Is she here? My surname is Qin."
The greeter said, "Please come in first. I'll go get our manager."
Qin Muyue and Shen Lang sat down at a couple's table and began looking at the menu. A moment later, another tall woman in a cheongsam approached, saying, "Ms. Yue, what brings you here?"
The woman's figure was incredibly striking; she was curvaceous, with a prominent bust and buttocks. Shen Lang estimated her bust and hips to be at least 90cm, while her waist was pitifully thin.
The cheongsam had a high slit, almost reaching her hips, and as she walked, her long, beautiful legs were glimpsed intermittently, drawing glances from the surrounding diners.
Shen Lang sighed. He finally understood why this restaurant was so popular—because of its fiery female owner!
The fiery landlady suddenly saw Shen Lang and exclaimed in surprise, "Yue Niang, who is this handsome guy?"

Chapter 163 The Unrivaled Leftover Woman
Qin Muyue smiled naturally, looking very happy and content, clearly telling the fiery landlady that this was her boyfriend.
"What do you think?"
Qin Muyue's tone was smug, as if Shen Lang really was her boyfriend.
The fiery landlady observed Shen Lang while sitting down next to Qin Muyue, giggling, "I think you dragged him here to freeload."
Shen Lang felt scrutinized by the landlady, her gaze as if she were examining an animal. He was a little amused and exasperated, but to cooperate with Qin Muyue, he could only smile and accept the "inspection." Qin Muyue was startled, thinking, "Have I been exposed? How could this be? Is she, Su Muqing, some kind of goddess?" However, Qin Muyue remained outwardly calm and asked, "What makes you say that?"
The fiery proprietress said, "You're the one who made me guess. I guessed, and it's the truth, so what? You've been freeloading here all this time, you don't really need a reason, do you? You came here so confidently this time, so it must be true. Hello handsome, my name is Su Muqing, and I'm the proprietress of this little shop."
Shen Lang extended his hand and shook hands with Su Muqing, saying, "Hello, my name is Shen Lang, and I'm Yueyue's boyfriend. But I have a question, why do you call Yueyue 'Moon Lady'?"
Qin Muyue glanced at Shen Lang in surprise. This guy was quite the actor; his words even made her somewhat believe him. Little did she know that Shen Lang had at least two years of experience as an extra, so this was a piece of cake for him.
The fiery proprietress, Su Muqing, burst into laughter upon hearing this, laughing so hard she nearly fell over. If she weren't wearing a cheongsam, she would definitely have been exposed. She seemed to have a cheerful disposition and was a clever woman who knew how to dress. The restaurant was crowded and full of lecherous men, and it was easy for her to accidentally expose herself. Now, wearing a cheongsam not only matched the style of her restaurant but also allowed her to show off her stunning figure without being too revealing.
Su Muqing's cheongsam had a low slit, revealing only half of her thigh, making many lecherous men itch with desire, but unable to have their way.
"What, didn't Yue Niang tell you?"
Su Muqing asked with a smile.
Shen Lang glanced at Qin Muyue at just the right moment, his eyes filled with "affection," and said, "No, we've only been officially dating for a few days now, it was love at first sight, I guess. Of course, I won't go into too much detail. Today is our first official date." Shen Lang's words were half true and half false, strictly speaking, not entirely true, but to Su Muqing, they were much more believable. Coupled with Shen Lang's incredibly realistic gaze, even the worldly-wise Su Muqing was easily fooled.
At this moment, Qin Muyue was overjoyed. Shen Lang's acting was so convincing! Such an interesting person—if he weren't so young, why wouldn't she pursue him?
"Moon Lady, should you say it or I say it?"
Su Muqing asked Qin Muyue for her opinion.
Qin Muyue pouted and said, "If you want to talk, just say it! You're such a gossip, no wonder
you're still unmarried!" Su Muqing teased, "Moon, we're all from the same root, why are you so hostile?" Qin Muyue retorted, "Who said we're from the same root? Your parents are just my godparents, we're not related by blood at all."
Seeing that the two of them were talking endlessly, while his own question was left aside, Shen Lang couldn't help but interject, "Muqing isn't wrong. Both of your names have the character 'mu' in the middle, which means you're both from the 'mu' generation. That makes you half sisters, and godparents make you half sisters too, so together you're practically sisters." "Pfft—"
The two women were amused by Shen Lang's sisterly theory; they had never seen such a calculation before.
Su Muqing said smugly, "See? Even Shen Lang supports my point of view!"
Qin Muyue retorted, "You're so good at talking! Whose side are you on anyway? The landlady is the best at seducing men; don't let her bewitch you!"
After saying this, Qin Muyue suddenly realized she was getting into the mood herself and was naturally jealous.
Qin Muyue didn't realize this was a subtle influence, like in filming. A film can't be made entirely of newcomers; it has to include some veteran actors. Under the influence of the veterans' superb acting skills, the newcomers will also improve significantly. If this is hard to understand, you can use a race analogy. If someone with poor performance runs alone, they won't easily improve. But if they run with someone with good performance, the person with poor performance will easily improve dramatically—it's a reverse Matthew effect.
Shen Lang's acting is now so convincing that even Qin Muyue is performing exceptionally well. Now, Su Muqing increasingly feels that the two are a perfect match.
Shen Lang said, "I'll help those on the side of reason, not family. You brought me here so your best friend could evaluate me, so I have to perform well, right? Otherwise, the judges will give me a low score." Qin Muyue was speechless. This guy was really good at being unreasonable, but his acting skills were becoming more and more surprising. She said with a mix of joy and anger, "Fine, you win!"
Su Muqing said, "Yeah, not bad, I, as the judge, will give you full marks!"
Qin Muyue said, "I don't care about 10 points earned by flattery!"
Shen Lang said, "Flattery is also a kind of soft power."
"Pfft—"
The two girls burst out laughing again. This guy was getting more and more interesting. Qin Muyue thought to herself, it wouldn't be bad if they could turn this into a real relationship. Su Muqing felt a little sour. Her last best friend had gotten married. What about her? Wasn't her Prince Charming going to appear yet? If he didn't appear soon, this Snow White would turn into a white-haired princess.
Shen Lang asked, "By the way, Mu Qing, how did Yue Niang come to be?"
Su Mu Qing then snapped out of her reverie and smiled, "It's like this, our Yue Niang wasn't originally called Yue Niang."
Qin Mu Yue retorted irritably, "Of course! Before she was called Yue Niang, she definitely wasn't!"
Su Mu Qing chuckled and continued, "To date, I've introduced Yue Niang to potential partners more than 15 times, but none of them have been successful. They were all scared away by Yue Niang's long-winded explanations. But there's a strange phenomenon: the guys who have gone on blind dates with Yue Niang are quite successful. Within a month of meeting her, they all find their other half, without fail. Over time..." The Moon Goddess's reputation spread far and wide, and many eligible and over-aged men hoping to find girlfriends vied for her services, hoping to find their other half. Over time, the Moon Goddess's influence grew considerably, earning her the title of "Matchmaker." However, our little Yueyue is still young and a beauty, so how could she be called "Matchmaker"? Therefore, she was called "Moon Goddess."
Shen Lang laughed loudly, "Haha, so does that mean we should drop the title 'Moon Goddess' now?"
Su Muqing's eyes widened, "Why?"
Shen Lang said, "For my sake! If we continue to call her 'Moon Goddess,' wouldn't that prove that Muyue and I are still not destined for each other? Or that I'll have a romantic encounter within the next month?"
"Pfft..."
Su Muqing almost spat out her coffee, laughing loudly, "Moon Lady, I can't take it anymore! Your boyfriend is too perfect! Why don't you lend him your son for a few days so he can have a baby as a keepsake? He can play with his son when he's lonely later."
Now it was Shen Lang's turn to spit out his coffee. The saying "leftover women are invincible" is truly apt. She no longer minced words, but she wasn't exactly blatant either; in short, she could easily pique one's imagination.

Chapter 164 Specialty Restaurant
Qin Muyue knew she wasn't Shen Lang's real woman, so she pretended to be generous and said, "Take it if you like, but you should at least ask the person in question, right?"
Su Muqing said, "Shen Lang, think about it. This leftover woman is quite eligible, and I won't bother you afterwards. You can just take what you want and leave. Nobody will hold you accountable."
Su Muqing's voice was a bit loud. Many handsome men nearby who admired her heard such blatant declarations of love, and without knowing the truth, their hearts shattered. For a moment, there was only the sound of glass shattering on the floor. Shen Lang glanced around and saw angry eyes everywhere, almost spitting fire. He said, "Mu Qing, you did this on purpose, didn't you? You've successfully diverted people's attention. It seems there will be many handsome men who can't sleep tonight. You're taken now. Aren't you afraid your business here will suffer in the future? I think at least half of the people here came for you, just like Yi Xueman's Biyunju."
Su Muqing said, "Hehe, you have a sharp eye. It's true, many customers here come because of this single woman, hoping I'll give in one day and they'll take advantage of me. I won't! Guan Zhilin is almost 50 and still single, why should I be in a hurry? As for business… hehe, they're worried about how good business is. Even our chef says the pressure is too much; raising wages isn't enough, and he's threatened to quit several times. If they don't bring down the business soon, he'll really leave." Qin Muyue joked, "I say, boss lady…" , you are really jealous. If other bosses hear this, you will be so angry that you will vomit blood.
Su Muqing said: "I tell the truth and seek truth from facts. Don't you see? The chef is tired, and I am also very tired. I can't spend all the money I earn in my lifetime. I don't know why I wake up early and work late all day long?"
Shen Lang said: "Why not hire more chefs?" "
Su Muqing said: "It's not that I haven't thought about it, but this one doesn't work for me. This is a specialty barbecue restaurant, and the dishes are mainly based on specialty barbecue. Our chef's barbecue technology has applied for a patent, and it cannot be easily passed on to others. But the meat he grilled was indeed extraordinary, and I didn’t want him to leave, so I thought of reducing the customer flow.
Qin Muyue teased: "Why can't the passenger flow decrease?" You definitely don't want to come down. If you really want to come down, you don't have to stay here every day and dress up in a fancy way. It's obvious that you are deliberately trying to seduce innocent young men. Su Muqing smiled and said: "Humph, it doesn't hurt to stand and talk. The store belongs to you, how can you not come?" Those who work don’t care " I'm not afraid of them stealing food, I'll get tired of it eventually. I'm just worried about them wasting materials. If I'm not watching them, the amount they waste every day will scare you to death!"
Qin Muyue agreed, "Waste is shameful, you've fully absorbed my environmentalist ideas, haha." Su Muqing retorted, "Get lost! You've poisoned me, making me so tired. I don't know when I can rest. If I really can't take it anymore, I'll sell the shop and travel the world."
Shen Lang pondered, "Muqing, why bother?" "Are you going to throw the baby out with the bathwater?"
Su Muqing asked. "What do you mean?"
Shen Lang replied, "I think you have the potential to open a specialty restaurant here."
Su Muqing asked, somewhat confused, "A specialty restaurant? I've heard of that, but I don't really understand it." Shen Lang explained, "Simply put, it's a way to relax. The pace of society is getting faster and faster, and people's minds are becoming increasingly restless. Everyone is constantly seeking stimulation and novelty. More and more people are eating not just to fill their stomachs, but to achieve various goals. It's less about satisfying physiological needs and more about satisfying psychological needs.
And here, it's clear that many people are here to alleviate their longing for Muqing—who can blame them when Muqing's charm is so great? Therefore, you already have the first condition for opening a specialty restaurant: a stable and loyal customer base. For a restaurant to succeed, there are three other important factors: location, uniqueness, and promotion—all are indispensable.
Location goes without saying; your restaurant's location is already quite good, situated at a crossroads, near..." The area is surrounded by high-end office buildings, and further in there's an upscale residential community, so customer traffic isn't a problem.
Therefore, what I'm about to discuss are the restaurant's unique features and its marketing. This is all from books, so please don't blame me if Mu Qing finds anything incorrect. Unique features mainly fall into two categories: atmosphere and cuisine.
Atmosphere features use decor, clothing, music, etc., to create a distinctive experience, making people exclaim involuntarily upon entering the restaurant, capturing their attention or drawing them in immediately.
As for cuisine features, it's about offering dishes that you can't find elsewhere. The creativity in your dishes is endless; you can come up with many new dishes through combinations and pairings. Finally, marketing is about letting people know about your unique features. Marketing must have a selling point; once you find a good gimmick, everything else will fall into place.
Once the restaurant is on track, all you need to do is hire a reliable professional manager, and your dream of traveling the world can be realized.”
After Shen Lang finished speaking, both women's eyes lit up.
Qin Muyue thought to herself, "This guy is definitely not a fool. He's both shrewd and capable. But why is he only taking the college entrance exam now? Logically, he should have graduated long ago! If I hadn't seen him in the exam hall, I would definitely have thought he was a successful person or a celebrity model!"
Su Muqing's eyes lit up because she had always been troubled by the restaurant's large number of customers, but hadn't considered changing her business philosophy. The specialty restaurant was secondary; the most important thing was the last point: hiring a professional manager. Su Muqing had never thought of this before. However, the specialty restaurant also greatly interested Su Muqing, and she asked, "Shen Lang, can you give me a good idea?"
Shen Lang said, "I have many good ideas. Here's the simplest way, do you want it?"
Su Muqing pressed, "What way?"
"If you just want to reduce customer flow, just put a note outside the door that says: 'The boss is not here from Monday to Saturday.'"
The two women were stunned, finally understanding. Looking at Shen Lang's serious expression, they burst into laughter again, unable to hold back their giggles.
Su Muqing said, "You make it sound so easy. If I'm often away, things will definitely fall apart here."
Shen Lang said, "Just kidding, haha. There are solutions, it just depends on whether you're willing to do them."
Su Muqing said, "Tell me first!"

Chapter 165 Can the Meal Be Free?
At this moment, the waiter brought over the dishes Qin Muyue had ordered: a plate of grilled chicken wings, a plate of grilled bacon, a plate of grilled steak, several side dishes, and a bottle of red wine. It looked quite expensive.
The waiter opened the bottle and poured a glass for each of the three, then said, "Enjoy your meal." After the waiter left, Qin Muyue said, a little puzzled, "Eh, we didn't order red wine, I ordered cola!"
Su Muqing chuckled, "Alright, don't be surprised. This meal is on me. It's Shen Lang's first time here, and you're making him drink cola? You're shameless, but I'm embarrassed."
Qin Muyue retorted, "What do you know? I'm letting him remember the bitterness of the past. He's lucky to have cola. You can't spoil men too much, what if they get spoiled? It's not yours, so of course you don't care!"
Su Muqing said, "So you're saying it's my fault?"
Qin Muyue said, "I didn't say that." Su Muqing said, "Then should I have them switch it?"
Qin Muyue grabbed it; it was already opened, was she going to take it back? Who would you sell it to? I'm saving resources by drinking it for you.
Su Muqing said, "Put away your environmentalist nonsense. I want to hear Shen Lang's business acumen. Shen Lang, you continue, we're ignoring her!"
Shen Lang chuckled and shook his head, continuing, "Hehe, then I'll continue. Thank you for the red wine. As the saying goes, 'He who eats another's food is bound to be grateful,' so I'll give you an idea. This meal won't be a complete waste. As for whether it's useful or not, I'm not responsible."
Su Muqing smiled, "Just tell me, it's okay if it doesn't work. If it's really feasible, I'd really like to try it. I've been running this restaurant for years, doing the same thing every day. I'm already tired of it. It wouldn't be bad to do something new."
Shen Lang said, "Muqing, let me ask you first, how much do you know about Biyunju?"
Su Muqing didn't understand Shen Lang's meaning and said somewhat confusedly, "Biyunju is so famous in Xiajing, it's impossible not to know about it. But I wouldn't say I know much about it. I've only been there once. I heard the big boss behind it is Yi Xueman, right? I went to see Yi Xueman, but unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to see her, hehe."
Shen Lang neither confirmed nor denied it. In Xia Jing, the identity of the owner of Biyunju was practically an open secret, so he didn't need to give a definitive answer. He said, "You should know Biyunju's biggest characteristic, right?"
Su Muqing replied, "I know that. Almost everyone in Xia Jing knows it—in one word: expensive!"
Shen Lang said, "That's it. When it first opened, Biyunju's business was indeed incredibly booming. Many people waited from five or six in the morning until almost noon just to get a bowl of porridge. The longest queue in front of the door was 74 meters, which is documented on video. It seriously affected..." This affected the nearby traffic and security.
Later, Biyunju registered with the Price Bureau and drastically manipulated its prices, increasing them tenfold several times. However, customer traffic remained high. Later, prices were increased fivefold, finally bringing them down. In other words, the later prices were 50 times higher than the initial prices; if a bowl of porridge initially cost one yuan, it would cost several yuan.
From then on, the queuing finally disappeared, and the business returned to normal.
Su Muqing sensed something in Shen Lang's words and said, "Shen Lang, do you mean I should follow Biyunju's high-price strategy? No, no, I can't do that." "They have big stars backing them up, I'm just an ordinary woman, I can't compare." Shen Lang said, "Mu Qing, you misunderstood. I didn't mean for you to simply take the high-price route, I haven't finished yet. The reason the price control department allowed Biyunju's high-price route is because it promised that two-thirds of its net income would be used for charity. Of course, this promise wasn't made public, only a few people involved knew about it. According to the data I have, to date, Biyunju has donated to build 12 Hope Primary Schools, 3 children's welfare homes, 2 university laboratories, and 2 libraries. In previous years..." During the devastating earthquake in Sichuan, Yi Xueman personally donated 100 million yuan. As for her other scattered acts of charity, they are countless. If we're talking about the number one philanthropist in China, it has to be Yi Xueman.
Su Muqing and Qin Muyue both looked surprised. After a long pause, Su Muqing said, "How come we've never heard of her?"
Shen Lang said, "The reason I say Yi Xueman is the number one philanthropist in China isn't because she donated the most money, but because she's the most low-key and least driven by self-interest. Aside from a few disaster relief donations that had to be made public, you haven't heard of the ones I just mentioned, have you?"
Qin and Su shook their heads.
Shen Lang continued, "Yi Xueman is a rare person who genuinely does charity work. She has a dedicated charity organization behind her that manages her vast charitable endeavors. To put it bluntly, Yi Xueman is better as a philanthropist than an actress."
Qin Muyue said, "Yi Xueman is my favorite actress. She never has any scandals, and even if there are, they always fall apart on their own. She's clean-living and virtuous." Su Muqing said, "I rarely like any celebrity, but Yi Xueman is an exception. I never imagined she was so great." Shen Lang said,
"I hope you'll keep what I've said a secret, okay?"
The two women nodded.
Qin Muyue asked curiously, "Shen Lang, how do you know all this?"
This was also a question Su Muqing wanted to know, her face full of interest.
Shen Lang said, "Yi Xueman and I are pretty good friends, right?"
The two women were surprised again, almost looking at Shen Lang like a little monster, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.
It took Qin Muyue a while to regain her ability to speak: "What do you mean by 'considered'? It means yes or no. What does 'considered' mean?"
Shen Lang said, "Something between colleagues and friends. I used to be an extra in Yi Xueman's film crew, so I guess I was a colleague. Now, hehe, I guess I'm a friend." The two women suddenly understood and became even more curious about Shen Lang.
Su Muqing's curiosity went a step further than Qin Muyue's. Why was Yue Niang also so surprised? Had Shen Lang never told her any of this? If not, what would they say when they were dating? Would they just say things like, "The weather's nice today, have you eaten...?"
But this thought flashed through Su Muqing's mind and didn't linger.
Su Muqing said, "Shen Lang, you're amazing! Can I ask what you do for a living?"
Shen Lang laughed, "Basically, I'm unemployed. I just took the college entrance exam and came straight here after the exam." "What?"
Su Muqing seemed to have heard the most unbelievable thing in the world, her face full of disbelief. These two people, one a university professor and the other a college entrance exam candidate, this combination is too... bizarre.
Shen Lang said, "Don't be surprised, I'm telling the truth, I'm not lying. Mu Yue was my proctor, and then we fell in love at first sight, right there in the exam hall."
"Ah—"
Now not only Su Muqing was dumbfounded, but Qin Mu Yue was also dumbfounded. This guy is really shameless. Who fell in love at first sight with you? She just wanted to ask you a few questions and then let you pretend to be her boyfriend to freeload.
Su Muqing was confused again and asked, "Yue Niang, what's going on between you two?"
Qin Muyue glared at Shen Lang and said, "He didn't lie to you. This guy really just took the college entrance exam, and he was the first in the entire exam hall to hand in his paper for all four exams." Su Muqing looked annoyed and said, "Fine, so you two teamed up to lie to me. I'm not treating you to this meal."
Qin Muyue said, "A gentleman's word is his bond. How can you go back on your word?"
Su Muqing said, "Hmph, I'm not a gentleman. I'm a woman."
Shen Lang said, "Muqing was originally a gentleman, but now she's wearing..." "The clothes have turned into a skirt."
Su Muqing laughed again, saying, "Shen Lang, your joke is so lame."
Qin Muyue said, "You still dare to say that? You've
already given yourself away!" Shen Lang said, "I wasn't lying. Can't I fall in love with Teacher Qin at first sight?"
Qin Muyue felt a strange feeling welling up inside her, wondering how credible this guy's words were. She turned her body away to focus on the grilled chicken wings, saying, "I'm ignoring you!"
Su Muqing said, "Shen Lang, you're really amazing. Our Yue Niang hasn't shown this girlish side of herself in a long time. You deserve all the credit." Shen Lang said, "Since I'm so amazing, can I get the meal for free?"
"Haha..."
Su Muqing said, "You haven't finished your idea yet. I'll consider whether to give you a free meal after you're done."
Shen Lang said, "Alright then, I'll go all out for this free meal. By the way, where was I?"
Su Muqing laughed again, laughing so hard she could barely breathe, and said to Qin Muyue, "Mom, make the most of it, Shen Lang is pretty good, at least he won't bore you. He's also good-looking, so you don't have to look for handsome guys on TV anymore."
Qin Muyue spat out "fangirl" and went back to attacking her chicken wings.
Shen Lang was also a little annoyed. Only women use the word "good-looking" to describe their faces. I, Old Shen, just finished my exams, my Chinese is excellent!
Su Muqing said, "You just mentioned that Biyunju's prices are high, and that Yi Xueman does charity."
Shen Lang said, "Right, right, that brings us to it. Biyunju is less of a restaurant and more of a hidden charity. Since it's hidden, you could take a cue and make it public."
Su Muqing said, "I still don't quite understand. Explain in more detail."
Shen Lang said, "Didn't you just say you had more money than you could spend in two lifetimes?"
Su Muqing nodded and said, "Yes, it's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's still a considerable amount. It's enough for me to live comfortably for the rest of my life."
Shen Lang said, "Since it's not for the money, you could consider opening this restaurant not primarily for profit, but to do something meaningful."
Su Muqing seemed to have grasped something vaguely, but it was still not very clear. She asked, "Could you explain in more detail?"

Chapter 166 Liking the Unexpected
Shen Lang said, "You could open a themed restaurant, using charity as a selling point. Saying 'selling point' might be a bit too profit-driven, but my vocabulary is limited, so I'll just say it like this for now.
As far as I know, besides Biyunju, there are almost no other restaurants with a charity theme. The few that do have a charitable aspect are usually just incidental, or they use charity as a marketing tool rather than genuine charity.
So, if you're not solely pursuing profit, opening a charity restaurant is quite meaningful.
However, doing charity always requires a name, or a..." "If it's just about donating profits or revenue, that's not a themed restaurant. A themed restaurant must have a theme, and then develop a series of activities around that theme to increase interaction between the restaurant and customers, thereby driving the charitable activities.
That's too abstract, so let me give you an example. You have many loyal fans; you could learn from Buffett and auction off your lunch or dinner. I'm sure your admirers would flock to it."
Seeing Su Muqing's strange look, Shen Lang continued, "Haha, just kidding. What I'm saying is, if you're going to run a charity restaurant, then run it on a large scale. You could consider cooperating with Biyunju.
Yi Xueman has many friends in the industry who are passionate about charity." There are quite a few, and we could invite them to auction off lunch or dinner opportunities. I believe that with Yi Xueman's promotion, many people will sign up. This is a win-win situation: the restaurant can raise funds, and the celebrities can increase their media exposure. Such opportunities are incredibly attractive to second- or third-tier celebrities, or even some has-been stars.
If we're lucky, it's not impossible for a big-name celebrity to join, like Yi Xueman herself. This might seem a bit profit-driven, but as long as you remember your intentions and have a clear conscience, that's fine. No one can do everything perfectly, and no one can please everyone.
Of course, this is just an idea. If you're interested, I can... "I'll introduce you to Yi Xueman. She's always happy to help people who are passionate about charity."
After Shen Lang finished speaking, the two women were stunned. After a long while, Su Muqing said, "That's a good idea, hehe, so I've decided to give you a free meal! If this can be done, this place will be your family's restaurant from now on!"
Shen Lang said, "Thank you so much, hehe, I'll come here whenever I don't feel like cooking."
Su Muqing gave Shen Lang her business card and said, "Call me anytime when you've arranged things, and keep your phone on 24/7."
Qin Muyue teased, "Come on, I know you. You never keep your phone on after 10 pm." Su Muqing smiled charmingly and said, "Can't you make an exception this time? This is a life-changing event for them!"
"Pfft—"
Shen Lang almost spat out his drink. It's just a collaboration, why make such a big deal out of it?
Ignoring their strange expressions, Su Muqing smiled sweetly and stood up, saying, "Please enjoy your meal, I won't interrupt your lovey-dovey time. Just call me if you need anything!"
With that, Su Muqing gracefully stood up and walked away, a fragrant breeze wafting by, once again captivating a large number of infatuated men.
Shen Lang sighed, "If Muqing were an actress, her ability to attract attention would definitely rival Yi Xueman's."
Qin Muyue suddenly felt a pang of jealousy and said, "What? Tempted? No wonder, I made an exception for you!"
Shen Lang, seeing Qin Muyue's disgruntled and jealous expression, laughed, "Muyue's jealous?"
Qin Muyue suddenly realized her lapse in composure and spat, "Who would be jealous of you, you little brat!"
Shen Lang said, "Little brat? Hehe, that's a new nickname. It's the first time someone's called that in so long." Qin Muyue said, "Is there a problem? I'm definitely bigger!"
Shen Lang said, "Bigger? Where? At most, your breasts are bigger than mine!"
"Pfft—"
This time it was Qin Muyue's turn to spit it out. After calming down, she said, "You little brat, how dare you take advantage of your older sister!"
Shen Lang started to joke, saying in a very resentful voice, "Muyue, you're too quick to kick me aside after I've served my purpose! Just now you asked me to pretend to be your boyfriend, and you even gave me some equality by calling me Shen Lang. Now that you don't need me anymore, you just kick me aside and call me a little brat. Isn't
this blatant betrayal?" Qin Muyue laughed, "Pah, you little pervert, you're talking like an old hag! What do you mean by betraying someone after they've served their purpose? That's a really good phrase!"
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat. He had inadvertently become the "donkey" she wanted to kill. It seems that you have to be careful when talking to women. In their ears, your words may be full of flaws and traps, enough to ensnare you. Shen Lang sighed dramatically, "I'm impressed. When it comes to insulting without using foul language, our teachers are the best! University is higher education, and you're a senior teacher. I'm ashamed of myself."
Qin Muyue laughed, "Little rascal, stop pretending. Calling you 'little rascal' isn't unfair at all. I bet you're only twenty-three or twenty-four at most." Shen Lang said, "Muyue is amazing. I'm twenty-four this year."
Qin Muyue said smugly, "See? I'm much older than you. Show me respect from now on and remember to call me 'sister'!"
Shen Lang said, "Do you have any proof? I think you're only twenty-three or twenty-four. Why should I call you 'sister'?"
Qin Muyue said, "A woman's age is a secret." "You just need to know I'm older than you!"
Shen Lang said. "Hehe, that's not bad either. Many pure male-female relationships start as pure sibling relationships."
Qin Muyue feigned slight anger: "Are you asking for a beating? Taking advantage of your older sister again!"
Shen Lang surrendered: "Okay, I surrender, I was wrong, I even messed up my underwear. Let's eat quickly, I'm almost finished, and you've only eaten a little!"
Qin Muyue said: "Hmph, don't you know women need to maintain their figure? Oh right, I forgot to mention the important matter." Shen Lang knew what Qin Muyue meant by the important matter, but he pretended to be stupid and said: "What important matter? What important matter do we have between us? You're not talking about officially establishing a relationship, are you?" "Fine, I'm not ready yet, give me some time, okay?"
Qin Muyue glared at Shen Lang, knowing he was deliberately being evasive again, and said, "Pah, who wants to establish a relationship with you? I'm talking about the exam. If I'm not mistaken, there's definitely something going on between you and those two girls!"
Shen Lang mimicked her, exaggerating, "You figured that out?"
Qin Muyue said irritably, "Even an idiot could see it!"
Shen Lang said, "Oh dear, but I think Muyue is quite smart, where's the idiot in that?"
Qin Muyue was taken aback, then suddenly changed her tune, scolding, "You little rascal, are you asking for a beating? As a grown man, how can you be so petty? Wasn't that just now..." "Is this a case of discarding a useful tool after it's been used? Are you really determined to get your money back?"
Shen Lang said aggrievedly, "How could that be? As the younger brother in a perfectly pure sibling relationship, I have great respect for Sister Muyue, which is why I won't allow you to ruin yourself like this, calling yourself a fool!"
Qin Muyue couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing, saying, "Alright, you little rascal, I give up. Quickly confess your problems!"
Shen Lang cautiously asked, "Sister, you're not trying to expose me, are you?"
Qin Muyue said, "That's hard to say. If you have a good attitude, I might consider letting you off the hook. If I insist on reporting it, this kind of thing is easy to investigate." Shen Lang asked, "How?"
Qin Muyue said, "Check your past scores. If the comparison is obvious, then test you again with the backup exam papers. In short, if you want to check, there's no way you won't be able to find them."
Shen Lang said, "That doesn't make sense. Checking past scores is completely unreliable. You can't not allow exceptional performance, can you? If you don't allow exceptional performance, then wouldn't those who did worse than usual get a few extra points? Besides, regarding the backup exam papers, I don't think candidates have an obligation to cooperate with such unreasonable demands that are outside the scope of the law."
Qin Muyue said, "Shen Lang, you're quite the talker! Why don't you apply to be a lawyer?"
Shen Lang said, "Being good at something doesn't necessarily mean you have to do it, right? I'm good at picking up girls, but unfortunately, there's no dating major."
Qin Muyue spat, "Dream on... Oh no, you almost led me astray again! Tell me quickly, did you cheat or not? Stop beating around the bush!" Shen
Lang said, "My dear Teacher Qin, why are you so hung up on this? Is it meaningful? Is it necessary?"
Qin Muyue's heart skipped a beat at Shen Lang's use of "dear," and her face flushed involuntarily. She said, "Who's your dear Teacher Qin? You shameless bastard!"
Shen Lang said, "Okay, I was wrong, I'll correct myself. I won't call you dear Teacher Qin anymore." Qin Muyue was about to say, "You're smart," but then she suddenly heard Shen Lang add, "From now on, I'll only call you dear, not teacher."
"Pfft—"
Qin Muyue felt like she'd been electrocuted. She hadn't even swallowed the mouthful of red wine she'd just drunk before spitting it out. Shen Lang innocently received a baptism of red mist—it wasn't just red wine anymore, it probably also contained Qin Muyue's saliva, because Shen Lang could smell a refreshing fragrance in the wine, exactly like Qin Muyue's breath. What a fragrant beauty!
Shen Lang fully displayed his shamelessness, even shamelessly licking his lips, saying, "Not bad, not bad, tastes great, but it's just too far away, a lot spilled, what a pity! Darling, remember, next time you invite me for a drink, you'd better come closer, I don't mind."
Shen Lang's voice was a bit loud, and many people nearby heard it, turning their heads to look. Their expressions were all so strange, their feelings so complicated. What a talent! It's truly eye-opening; even a mouthful of accidentally spat-out red wine can be used to flirt with his girlfriend! Amazing!
Qin Muyue blushed, wishing she could disappear into the ground. Unfortunately, the floor was perfectly sealed, much to her disappointment. Her face turned bright red, and she said coquettishly, "You little rascal, you're asking for trouble... You're so annoying! I never offered you a drink! This... this was just a little accident!"
Shen Lang chuckled, "Really an accident? Hehe, that's good too. I like these kinds of accidents. I hope there will be more in the future!"
"Uh..."
Qin Muyue was once again utterly defeated. What was this guy's skin made of? It couldn't be described as thick as a city wall.

Chapter 167 Beautiful Kiss
Qin Muyue sprayed Shen Lang all over, feeling a little guilty that he had taken advantage of her again. She said apologetically, "You're all wet, don't you need to change your clothes?"
Wet? What a suggestive statement!
Shen Lang remained true to his flirtatious nature: "Change clothes? Why change? How could we change them? This outfit is lucky and honored to have been sprayed with red wine and saliva by a beautiful woman. It has great commemorative significance. How could we change it? Not only can we not change it, but we can't even wash it. We'll just put it away as a treasure when we get home. We'll take it out to admire it during holidays. This is an important piece of material in my history of picking up girls. In a few years, it will be a priceless artifact!"
"Pah!"
Qin Muyue laughed, then felt her good intentions had been taken for granted. She said irritably, "Masochist, since you don't want to change, I won't force you. As long as you're comfortable and don't care what others think, I don't care." Shen Lang said, "I don't care either, really I don't care. I forgive all the wrongs in this world, I don't care, let him do whoever he wants..."
Qin Muyue laughed again, "Go to hell! If Yang Kun heard you changing his lyrics like that, he'd fight you to the death!"
Shen Lang pretended to be serious, "Then I care even less. If Yang Kun wanted to fight me, I'd be famous instantly. I wonder how much Yang Kun's appearance fee is; if I could afford it, a fight wouldn't be bad."
Qin Muyue laughed uncontrollably, saying, "Stop, don't say anymore, or I'll laugh my wrinkles out. Let's continue our previous topic."
Shen Lang continued to play dumb, "What's the problem?"
Qin Muyue couldn't help but feel a little annoyed; how could this guy be so oblivious to everything? He rambled on and on, feigning ignorance, refusing to answer her question. Qin Muyue was furious. This jerk Shen Lang, if she didn't get his secret out of him today, she'd pester him until he collapsed. She, a dignified associate professor at Huaxia University, couldn't be defeated by a college entrance exam candidate!
Qin Muyue said, "Stop playing dumb. I've been asking this question for ages, how could you not know? Hurry up and call the teacher over, you know our policy." Shen Lang asked, "If I tell you, is there a reward?"
Qin Muyue said, "A reward? What kind of reward do you want?"
But in her heart, she thought, "I'll keep him calm until he tells me, then I'll have the upper hand. Then I can ask him for a reward!
" Shen Lang said, "Like, a few beautiful women or something?"
Qin Muyue blushed, realizing she'd been tricked again, and cursed, "Pah, you wish!"
Shen Lang said regretfully, "No, perhaps my request is too much." Qin Muyue thought, "You know it's too much?" Before she could finish thinking, Shen Lang continued, "Beautiful women won't do, but a few kisses will do, right? Beautiful women are a scarce resource, but kisses from beautiful women are plentiful, they can be mass-produced. Giving a few isn't too much to ask, is it?"
"Uh..."
Qin Muyue was speechless. Kiss from beautiful women can be mass-produced? What kind of Martian viewpoint is that?
Shen Lang glanced at Qin Muyue's pouting lips and wide eyes, and released another bombshell, deliberately raising his voice, "Alright, alright, I surrender, I'll confess honestly. Of course I know what you want to know, but as you know, I already have a girlfriend, Muyue, I think we should..."
Qin Muyue was quite pleased to hear the first half, thinking this guy was finally going to surrender, but upon hearing the second half, she realized something was wrong. What kind of nonsense was this!
Hearing Shen Lang's shocking words, those around him turned to look, letting out a chorus of "shh" sounds. The sounds were filled with regret and hatred for Shen Lang's heartlessness. If it were them, hmph, they would have already… how could they wait for a beautiful woman to confess her feelings?
Qin Muyue felt a little dazed. She couldn't remember ever being so embarrassed in her life. Her face flushed red, and she snapped, "Shut up! You're not allowed to say anything!"
The surrounding diners booed again, this time with pity. They thought, this man is so clueless! Facing such a stunningly beautiful woman, practically a carbon copy of the proprietress, he's completely unmoved. God, how can this man be so heartless? Or maybe he's… oh dear, what a tragedy! A lovestruck beauty falling for a gay man, what a tragedy!
Shen Lang said, "Don't you want to know the answer now?"
Shen Lang's question was cunning, a double entendre. If Qin Muyue said "I don't want to know," then Shen Lang would take it as her not wanting to know about his cheating, and he wouldn't need to say anything. If Qin Muyue said "I want to know," Shen Lang would continue his rambling; after all, flirting with a beautiful woman doesn't cost anything. Qin Muyue quickly understood this, and she also understood why Shen Lang was talking nonsense—it was to put her in a difficult position with the help of others, shut her up, and make her back down.
Frustrated, Qin Muyue couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat. This guy was really too difficult to deal with.
At this moment, Su Muqing heard the commotion and came over, smiling softly, "Gentlemen, please come upstairs. I see you two have quite a few issues. There are private rooms upstairs; it would be better if you discussed it there." Su Muqing only heard Shen Lang's words, not Qin Muyue's, clearly a misunderstanding. Qin Muyue knew Su Muqing had misunderstood, but couldn't explain herself. Frustrated, she stomped her foot heavily, stood up, and hurried upstairs as if fleeing for her life—she was utterly embarrassed.
Shen Lang chuckled, picked up Qin Muyue's forgotten small bag, and said, "Hey, beautiful, aren't you going to take your bag?"
Su Muqing said, "Shen Lang, take it easy, or the 'Moon Lady Law' will kick in again."
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat; what was this all about? It wasn't what you imagined at all, but he was now in a bind, unable to explain himself in a few words. He said, "Don't worry, ma'am, we were just joking! I'll go upstairs and calm her down... Oh, and a few more servings of grilled meat, I'm still not full. And another bowl of beef soup, your beef soup is so delicious. Also, a plate of chilled watermelon, it's so refreshing to eat watermelon after grilled meat, haha."
After saying that, he hurriedly chased after Qin Muyue upstairs, leaving large stains of wine on his clothes.
Although Su Muqing was used to big scenes, she was still shocked by Shen Lang. At this moment, how could you still eat? You're really something!
The diners around were now both contemptuous and grateful to Shen Lang. Grateful that Shen Lang had brought the ma'am back, giving them another chance to admire her charm up close. Contemptuous because this guy was not only oblivious to romance, but he also had the mood to eat, he simply had no... what kind of heart!
Su Muqing shook her head and instructed the waiter to prepare barbecue for Shen Lang. She thought to herself, "These two are really a perfect match. They're both beautiful and talented. But it's a pity Shen Lang said he has a girlfriend." If Qin Muyue knew Su Muqing's thoughts, she'd probably spit out her drink again. ...
This afternoon, during the English exam, Zhang Zihan saw Shen Lang was the first to hand in his paper again and glared at him angrily. However, she overheard the proctor, Qin Muyue, whispering something in Shen Lang's ear. She couldn't help but wonder if they had some secret.
But Zhang Zihan didn't pay much attention at the time and focused on finishing her own questions, finally handing in her paper early for the first time.
After handing in her paper, Zhang Zihan saw that Shen Lang hadn't left with the two pretty girls; they had separated. Shen Lang stayed behind, seemingly waiting for someone. Zhang Zihan became more suspicious. Remembering Qin Muyue's whisper when Shen Lang handed in his paper, she couldn't help but wonder if he was waiting for the proctor.
Thinking this, Zhang Zihan hid nearby, secretly monitoring the situation.
About an hour later, Zhang Zihan indeed saw the beautiful proctor approach. The two chatted and laughed, seemingly very familiar with each other.
Zhang Zihan's mind raced. Could there really be something going on between them? If so, Shen Lang was definitely suspected of cheating. No wonder Qin Muyue was so protective of Shen Lang, even getting into a conflict with another proctor for him—it must be something like that.
Remembering the unpleasantness Shen Lang and Ji Xiyan had caused her, Zhang Zihan had an idea. If she could find evidence of a relationship between them, she could determine it was a coordinated cheating incident. Not only would Shen Lang be finished, but Ji Xiyan wouldn't escape involvement either. They would definitely be dealt with, perhaps even having their exam scores canceled. Wouldn't that be revenge?
With this in mind, Zhang Zihan decided to continue following them until they arrived at Su Muqing's barbecue restaurant. Zhang Zihan couldn't help but laugh. There are always so many coincidences in this world. Su Muqing is her aunt! Why did they have to come to her aunt's shop?
Zhang Zihan was a regular at the shop, and everyone knew her, so she easily slipped in.
The next moment, Zhang Zihan sneaked into the monitoring room and pointed the camera at Shen Lang and Xi Chenyue.
Zhang Zihan was a little worried. What evidence could they possibly gather just by sitting there? Eating together? What did that prove?
Later, the two finally put on a dramatic performance. Zhang Zihan was overjoyed, quickly clipping a segment of the recording and copying it to her phone.
Then, seeing the two go upstairs, Zhang Zihan started to panic. The upstairs rooms were all private rooms without cameras; otherwise, the customers would complain.
What to do? Suddenly, Zhang Zihan saw the small DV camera next to her—her aunt's new one.
Zhang Zihan picked up the mini DV camera and ran to a secluded spot to wait. Seeing Shen Lang chase Qin Muyue into private room number 8, she pondered how to slip the camera inside.
Just then, a waiter carrying Shen Lang's ordered roasted meat and soup approached, seemingly heading towards room number 8. Zhang Zihan quickly ran over and said, "Anan, give this to me. They're my friends; I want to go in and talk to them."
The waiter, named Anan, recognized Zhang Zihan and, without suspicion, smiled, "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Zihan."
Zhang Zihan said, "Don't call me 'Miss,' just call me Zihan."
Anan said, "Alright, Zihan, I'll go back to work now. Call me if you need anything."
Watching Anan leave, Zhang Zihan went to the storeroom to find a waiter's uniform, changed into it, put on a mask, packed the mini DV camera, and carefully carried Shen Lang's food inside.

Chapter 168 Rambling Thoughts
Since all the staff and waiters in the restaurant were wearing masks, Zhang Zihan, who was also wearing a mask, didn't attract Shen Lang's attention when she entered the private room.
However, Shen Lang was naturally perceptive. Although he didn't think about it in any other way, he still vaguely felt that this waitress was a little strange. Not that she was too ugly, but that she was too beautiful. Judging from her appearance, this waitress was over 175 centimeters tall, an absolute supermodel-level golden height, and her figure was super good. The proportions of each part were perfect. She had long, slender, beautiful legs, full and high breasts, and a waist that could be encircled with one hand. Apart from not being able to see her face, just seeing a pair of beautiful eyes was enough to determine that she was simply a bewitching beauty, sexy and alluring.
Shen Lang, watching the waiter's retreating figure, suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen him somewhere before. However, this thought was fleeting and didn't linger. He even thought to himself with a hint of skepticism that all the waiters in this restaurant wore masks, probably not just for hygiene, but also to cover their faces. A good figure can attract customers, and covering one's face avoids the problem of pleasing everyone. The proprietress, Su Muqing, is truly clever; she understands the art of concealment and deception. No wonder she attracts so many customers; her booming business is no accident!
Zhang Zihan tried her best to make her movements appear natural and professional. First, she placed the tray on the counter because she noticed a large bouquet of flowers in a vase. Zhang Zihan secretly exclaimed, "Heaven is on my side!" Then, she carefully turned on the mini DV camera and hid it among the flowers. Next, she pretended to carry the food from the counter to the table, the process going smoothly without giving herself away.
After finishing, Zhang Zihan said in a strained voice, "Please enjoy your meal," and was about to leave when she suddenly heard Shen Lang say, "Wait a minute!"
Zhang Zihan's heart tightened upon hearing this. Had she been discovered? No, she had been very careful.
"What can I do for you, sir?"
Zhang Zihan asked, her voice still strained. Shen Lang said, "We haven't finished the bottle of red wine we were drinking downstairs. Could you bring it up for us?"
Zhang Zihan felt a wave of relief, thinking to herself, "He scared me to death!" She hurriedly replied, "Okay, please wait a moment."
After leaving the private room, Zhang Zihan patted her chest with lingering fear, thinking, "That was really exciting! My hands were so calm and collected. It seems I really have the potential to be a secret agent, haha."
Shen Lang, you better not let me film you two being intimate, otherwise… hehe, you two are both dead! …
Qin Muyue sat there, her mind in turmoil, feeling somewhat flustered. She was secretly annoyed and ashamed. This guy was simply too shameless! How could he say such things in public? He didn't give her any face at all!
While enjoying the delicious food on the table, Shen Lang started making conversation: "Teacher Qin, didn't you think there was something off about the waiter earlier?"
Qin Muyue's mind was a complete mess, and she couldn't understand Shen Lang's meaning. She had been distracted and hadn't noticed the waiter's problem at all. She just subconsciously retorted, "You're talking nonsense. The waiter was perfectly fine. What could be wrong with him?"
Shen Lang said exaggeratedly, "Didn't you see? That waiter had a fantastic figure! He was at least 175 centimeters tall, and his legs were at least 110 centimeters long. With a figure like that, he shouldn't be a model, but a waiter. Don't you think that's a bit of a waste? Don't you think it's a bit abnormal? Don't you think it's unbelievable?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Qin Muyue vaguely remembered the waiter from earlier and also felt that the waiter's figure was absolutely amazing, so amazing that it made her jealous. Qin Muyue was a little puzzled. She used to come here often, and apart from the proprietress herself, she didn't think any of the waiters had such a good figure. Maybe he was new? He taunted, "Are you here to eat or to see pretty girls? What business is it of yours whether they're waiters or models?"
For some reason, Shen Lang suddenly felt like he was being watched, which made him very uncomfortable. However, after looking around, he didn't see anything unusual. He asked Qin Muyue, "Teacher Qin, do you feel like you're being watched? Or, are there any cameras in this room?"
Qin Muyue, of course, didn't have Shen Lang's keen senses and casually replied, "Of course not. There are definitely no cameras in this private room. I think you're just feeling guilty." Shen Lang asked curiously, "Why would I feel guilty?" Qin
Muyue said, "I'm guilty for cheating on the exam, and it was a three-person cheating scheme, which is quite serious!"
Shen Lang laughed, "Teacher Qin, are you so sure I cheated? Where's the evidence?"
Qin Muyue's tone softened, "Evidence... although there isn't any for now, you're highly suspicious, with many suspicious points. If we investigate further, we'll definitely find evidence."
At that moment, Qin Muyue repeated the suspicious points that Huo Yiwen had told her.
Shen Lang didn't take it to heart after hearing it, and said, "Teacher Qin, this is a society ruled by law. Everything requires evidence." Qin Muyue suddenly sat down next to Shen Lang, and said in a very soft tone, "Shen Lang, what method did you three use? Just tell me, I'm really curious! Don't worry, I will never tell anyone."
Shen Lang continued to pull, "Teacher Qin, won't you eat something? It's delicious!"
Qin Muyue said, "No, you can eat it, I'm full."
Shen Lang said, "Full? Then eat some watermelon, it'll cool you down and quench your thirst."
As he spoke, he used a toothpick to stick a piece of watermelon and handed it to her, just barely reaching Qin Muyue's mouth, and said, "Eat it yourself or should I feed you?"
Qin Muyue couldn't stand Shen Lang's almost shameless intimacy, and gave him a coquettish glare, snatched it away, put it in her mouth, but didn't swallow it. Shen Lang said, "This isn't a lollipop, why are you sucking on it? It won't melt no matter how long you suck it."
Qin Muyue was practically seething with anger at Shen Lang. Why did he always have to urge her to eat? She was currently in her period, and it was best to avoid eating anything cold or raw. She had only sipped the red wine, barely even drinking it. She had only intended to pretend to eat the watermelon, but Shen Lang was relentlessly trying to distract her.
Qin Muyue wanted to strangle Shen Lang, cursing inwardly, "You jerk, why are you so serious? Don't you know I'm not feeling well?"
Actually, Shen Lang genuinely didn't know! But how could he say such a thing? Embarrassed, Qin Muyue's expression became somewhat awkward, as if she were sitting on pins and needles. "Why aren't you eating? Is it your period?"
Shen Lang was just teasing her casually, but unexpectedly, it hit the mark. Qin Muyue immediately blushed. How could this guy be so blunt? She immediately retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? I
didn't!" Shen Lang said, "That's good. Then eat and drink. Not eating or drinking like you're on a hunger strike isn't a good atmosphere for conversation. Eat up, otherwise, if you watch me eat, it'll seem like I'm the master and you're the servant. You won't be able to say anything, will you?"
Qin Muyue spat, comforting herself with a glimmer of hope. It's just a few slices of watermelon, right? It should be fine, right? Besides, judging by the time, it should be over by now. She might as well eat; she couldn't let this kid get too cocky.
Thinking this, Qin Muyue quickly ate a slice of watermelon. Instantly, a chill spread from her stomach throughout her body. Qin Muyue shivered violently, thinking, "My body is so weak during this special time. Even eating a slice of watermelon makes me shiver. Men are so much better; they never have this problem. Why did God make women like this? It's so unfair."
Seeing that Qin Muyue had eaten watermelon, Shen Lang said, "Have some more barbecue or beef soup. You didn't eat much earlier. Losing weight is one thing, but health is more important. Their barbecue is really good; it's not fatty or greasy, and the ingredients are all top-quality lean meat. The seasoning seems to have a few Chinese medicinal herbs in it, which is very nourishing. I see you're quite weak, so eat more to nourish your body!"
Qin Muyue listened to Shen Lang's words. At first, she didn't think much of it, but the more she heard, the more uncomfortable she felt. What did he mean by "I see you're quite weak, so eat more to nourish your body"? It sounded so awkward.
"I'm very healthy, I don't need any supplements. You can supplement yourself!"
Qin Muyue said irritably. Shen Lang continued his earnest persuasion: "The so-called medicinal supplements are not as good as food supplements, and the best way to supplement food is through medicinal cuisine. And what is medicinal cuisine, in this context, is..."
Shen Lang launched into a long, rambling explanation, much to Qin Muyue's annoyance. "Stop! Why are you like Tang Sanzang? Even Tang Sanzang probably isn't as annoying as you. You're talking like a walking advertisement, aren't you?"
Qin Muyue's words were meant to be sarcastic, which Shen Lang naturally understood, but he pretended not to notice, feigning surprise. "How did you know I work in advertising? I've already signed with Starry Sky Company, and I expect to shoot my first commercial this month."
"Pfft..."
Qin Muyue burst out laughing. Was there really such a coincidence? With a look of disbelief, she asked, "Really? You're kidding, right?"
Shen Lang replied, "Why would I lie to you? Besides, lying about something like this would definitely get me caught. You won't see the ad I filmed in a few days, and you'll know I lied!"
Qin Muyue still didn't believe him: "You? Film an ad? You're just a janitor on set at best."
Shen Lang chuckled and said, "Hey, Teacher Qin, take it easy. You've almost finished a plate of watermelon. Leave some for me."
Qin Muyue, realizing she'd unknowingly eaten more than half a plate of watermelon, blushed and said, "Why don't you just tell the waiter you want it after you're done? Why are you so nervous? You startled them! Oh no... you've led me astray again, Shen Lang! You better confess to cheating now. No more rambling this time, or they'll get angry."
Shen Lang sighed, "Teacher Qin, I'm innocent! This time you were the one who started the rambling. I was about to confess, but you insisted on discussing health supplements and advertisements with me."
Qin Muyue felt a bit dizzy. She'd never seen someone accuse someone first and be so self-righteous. Looking at him, he seemed genuinely wronged. What kind of person was this? She was truly exasperated!

Chapter 169 Something Big Is Happening.
Qin Muyue decided to compromise, hoping to gain temporary peace: "Okay, even if it's my fault, I shouldn't have talked to you about tonics and advertisements. Now, can you tell me about cheating?"
But Qin Muyue forgot how Chiang Kai-shek hoped to exchange the Northeast for temporary peace, but he failed.
Shen Lang said, "Are you really sure you won't tell anyone?"
Qin Muyue nodded very seriously, even she thought she was serious, and she had never been so serious before. She hoped Shen Lang felt the same way, and thus believed her, and thus told the truth.
But Shen Lang's words disappointed her.
"But, why should I believe you? First, you're not my relative; second, I'm not your boyfriend; third, your identity is sensitive. If it were you, would you tell me everything?"
"This..."
Qin Muyue felt a little overwhelmed. You little rascal, you've been arguing with me for so long, and this is all you've said? Why didn't you say it in the first place? You had to make me feel like I was dying before you would tell me. Isn't this blatant flirting?
However, from Shen Lang's tone, Qin Muyue still gleaned some information: this guy definitely cheated, but he didn't explicitly state the method or means.
The more Shen Lang remained silent, the more curious Qin Muyue became. She thought to herself, "It seems this little rascal won't act until he sees the benefit. What kind of bargaining chip will I use to get him to talk?"
Suddenly, Qin Muyue felt something strange in her lower abdomen—a feeling of oppression, awkwardness, and tension. Then, a certain spot seemed to throb, and a sharp, throbbing pain swept over her like ripples. Qin Muyue couldn't help but furrow her brow. It hurt so much!
Seeing Qin Muyue deep in thought, Shen Lang's expression changed drastically. She suddenly frowned, seemingly lost in thought, but her complexion grew increasingly unwell, as if she were struggling to suppress something. Her face turned pale, and she trembled uncontrollably. Shen Lang asked, "Teacher Qin, what's wrong? Are you alright?"
Qin Muyue felt an increasingly intense, churning pain in her lower abdomen. It was as if her stomach was rebelling, a chaotic mess, like a stormy, disorganized street erupting in a downpour—everywhere seemed to be in chaos, destruction, looting, and arson, more turbulent than a pot of boiling oil with scallions. She had no mind to answer Shen Lang's question; she could only shake her head in agony, cold sweat pouring down her face—something she couldn't fake. Shen Lang finally realized Qin Muyue's condition was serious and said, "What's wrong with you? Say something! How can I help you if you don't talk?"
Pain itself wasn't scary; what was scary was the increasingly clear mind that accompanied the pain. Gradually, Qin Muyue finally understood what was happening. She was in her monthly period, and had just eaten so much chilled watermelon, finally experiencing the legendary supernatural event—menstrual cramps!
She had experienced cramps before, but never this badly. Qin Muyue blamed everything on Shen Lang; who told him to keep encouraging her to eat watermelon? Those watermelons had just been taken from the freezer, still a bit icy to the teeth, and now she'd finally caught the scare. Soon, Qin Muyue was sweating profusely from the pain and had no choice but to slump onto the table.
Shen Lang panicked a little and asked, "Hey, is it really that serious?"
Qin Muyue replied irritably, "Would it be like this if it wasn't serious? Do you think I'm faking it?"
Shen Lang said, "That's not what I meant. I meant... do you need any help?"
Qin Muyue said, "Just say you want help, why beat around the bush... Ah... it hurts so much..."
Shen Lang cautiously asked, "Is it the legendary menstrual cramps?"
Qin Muyue couldn't stand Shen Lang's directness and denied it, "Pah, no, it's appendicitis." Shen Lang said, "That's not right, is it? Don't think I'm a doctor. I can tell the difference between appendicitis and menstrual cramps. The spot you're clutching isn't the appendix. The appendix should be here, a little to the right."
As he spoke, Shen Lang poked Qin Muyue's lower abdomen near the appendix with his finger to illustrate. Qin Muyue felt a poke in her lower abdomen from Shen Lang, very close to her pubic area. She was both flustered and embarrassed, and scolded, "How could you touch me like that?"
But Qin Muyue's voice was weak from the pain, sounding almost like a coquettish complaint, which made Shen Lang's bones melt.
Shen Lang said, "I'm a doctor, albeit an amateur. But even an amateur is still a doctor, right? Although I'm not a gynecologist, I can still treat you, can't I? Remember, doctors don't have genders when they're working."
Qin Muyue asked doubtfully, "Are you serious?"
Shen Lang said, "If you don't believe me, then call an ambulance!"
Qin Muyue thought to herself, this sudden situation was really embarrassing to see a doctor. This guy spoke so confidently; let's see what he's really capable of. “I really want to believe you, but there’s no medicine or medical equipment here. How are you going to treat me?”
Shen Lang said. “Haven’t you heard of acupressure? I don’t think you’re in that much pain, otherwise you wouldn’t be talking so much nonsense.”
Qin Muyue was furious, the pain intensifying. She retorted angrily, “You’re the one talking nonsense to me! Hurry up and treat me!”
Shen Lang looked around. There was a sofa in the private room. “There’s a sofa over there. Go lie down.” Qin Muyue hesitated, but she didn’t have the strength to walk. She straightened up but then collapsed again.
Helpless, Shen Lang had no choice but to pick her up and place her on the sofa.
This was the first time Qin Muyue had been embraced by a man. Her emotions were understandably turbulent. Her mind went blank for a moment until she was placed on the sofa and regained some of her senses.
Qin Muyue felt a little strange. So this was what it felt like to be held by a man. But the next moment, the pain in her lower abdomen pulled her back to reality, and she no longer had any romantic thoughts.
Shen Lang said, “Teacher Qin, then I’ll have to offend you.”
Qin Muyue nodded through gritted teeth. Seeing Qin Muyue nod, Shen Lang lifted her shirt up to her bra, revealing her flat stomach without an ounce of excess fat.
Shen Lang clicked his tongue in admiration. Although she was nearly thirty, her skin was still smooth and delicate, without a trace of sagging. Her breasts were high and firm, full and magnificent, the black lace bra further accentuating the tender, snow-white skin of her chest. Shen Lang was slightly stunned; this body was simply ripe.
Qin Muyue's heart tightened, and she hurriedly asked, "What are you doing?"
Shen Lang said, "A massage. How can I massage you if I don't lift your clothes?"
Qin Muyue was unwilling to let Shen Lang see her body like this, and said, "But..."
Shen Lang growled, "But what? I'm not a man now, I'm a doctor!"
Shen Lang's somewhat rough shout startled Qin Muyue, leaving her no choice but to accept her fate. She didn't know anything about massage; who knew if a massage required lifting her clothes? But now her life was in this guy's hands, so she had no choice but to submit, fully experiencing the feeling of being at his mercy. Shen Lang's heart trembled slightly as he looked at Qin Muyue's body. Although he claimed to consider himself a doctor, it didn't change the fact that he was a man. He couldn't help but steal a few more glances at Qin Muyue's alluring, ripe body.
Qin Muyue had already closed her eyes, unaware that Shen Lang was spying on her. However, she didn't have the courage to open them. Seeing that Shen Lang hadn't made a move, she couldn't help but ask, "Why aren't you starting yet? I'm in so much pain!"
Shen Lang said somewhat guiltily, "Just doing some preparation. My hands are cold; I need to warm them up, otherwise it'll only make you suffer more."
Qin Muyue thought it made sense, so she didn't speak, saying, "Then hurry up...it really...hurries."
Shen Lang took a deep breath, reached out, and gently pressed his hand on Qin Muyue's lower abdomen. Instantly, that delicate, smooth feeling spread from his hand. Shen Lang thought to himself, "This is deadly! How does this woman maintain her health? She's practically on par with Zhao Siyan."
Qin Muyue wasn't much better off. Her pure body was being intimately touched by Shen Lang for the first time, and that overwhelming shyness actually drove away much of the pain.
The beauty sighed inwardly, "If I had known that distraction could drive away the pain, why did I let this guy touch my body?"

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