"So what exactly is that woman here for..."

Back at his restaurant, Bai Qiyun thought about Nan Li's intention to participate in the competition.

Logically speaking, that woman would not get involved in this kind of thing unless...it was a requirement of work.

"Well, everyone has their own difficulties."

Bai Qiyun had a headache when he thought about being ordered around by his superiors after entering the society.

But what does this have to do with him? He won't go to work.

Bai Qiyun cheered up and took over Mona's job.

Because I said before that I would give her a day off, and work has not started yet today, so I can use this time to fill the gap in work.

The young man waved his arms in front of the door, waiting for the guests who came to make an appointment today.

"Work, work."

Taking the account book from the side of the cabinet, Bai Qiyun lowered his head and began to count yesterday's appointments.

Well, Uncle Wang and Uncle Zhou have an appointment, it should be a regular monthly gathering, and Aunt Lin, their girls' party seems to be today too, and...

"Hello, can we eat here?"

While the boy was immersed in organizing his notes, a girl's voice suddenly came from the window.

Want to eat? Could it be that you are a new customer and don’t know that this is a restaurant that requires reservations?

Bai Qiyun was about to refuse, but when he looked up, the white elf leaning against the window looked so familiar, and the blond girl behind her...

"Paimon? Ying?"

"Eh? The cook!"

As soon as he saw an acquaintance, Paimon immediately became happy, his eyes widened unconsciously, and he flew directly in from the window.

Fortunately, the window of the reception area of ​​the restaurant is big enough, otherwise it would be interesting to have Paimon's big face stuck in it.

"When did you two come to Liyue?"

After brushing Paimeng's slightly fluffy hair, Bai Qiyun looked at Ying at the door and quickly welcomed her into the room.

The room is not big, but it is more than enough for two people.

"Well, we left a few days after you left. After all, there was still some chaos after the Mondron disaster, and we were not familiar with it there. We also had to trouble Captain Qin to take time off to take care of us."

We haven't seen each other for more than a month, but the blonde girl hasn't changed at all.

Seeing Ying's dusty face, Bai Qiyun thought of the days the two had spent in Mondstadt.

Speaking of which, as an experienced adventurer, you should go anywhere.

"By the way, you want to eat? I'll cook it for you."

Being accustomed to getting along with Ying, Bai Qiyun naturally took up the responsibility of cooking just like when he rented a house in Mondstadt before.

"Mona, come out first to receive the guests."

Although he was very heartless, in order not to affect the work process of the restaurant, Bai Qiyun still dragged Mona out of the bedroom who looked unhappy.

There is no way, how can anyone not bow his head under the eaves?

"Paimon, don't move."

Seeing Paimon who wanted to touch her everywhere, Ying quickly stepped forward and stopped her.

This is someone else's restaurant, where can you be as casual as your own home?

"Ah? Oh...hehe, I forgot about it if I didn't pay attention."

After the girl stopped her uneasy hands, Paimeng blushed and touched his head in embarrassment.

This place really reminded her of the atmosphere of that time when several people lived together, and she accidentally got immersed in it.

"Really, he knows how to order people."

Mona, who was called out from the house, was muttering in the corridor.

Everything about this store is good, except that the little boss is so nimble.

"Um...are you two friends of the little boss?"

Seeing the two people sitting in the reception room, Mona quickly changed to her usual work expression.

Who doesn’t love a sweet and lovely girl?

Ying naturally is no exception.

"Well, hello, my name is Ying, and this is Paimon."

Pulling the dazed elf aside, she nodded towards the beautiful girl in front of her. Paimon's little face was squeezed into a ball in her hands, which was very funny.

"Hello, I'm the waiter in this store, Mona. If you have anything, you can ask me."

Although she actually doesn’t know too much about anything...

Mona picked up the book on her side to check the reservation status for a few days, and found an empty private room.

After all, we can't let guests stay in this place of work.

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Since it was already close to noon, the old man in the kitchen also started preparations. When he saw Bai Qiyun coming in, he just hummed and got into today's work.

The autumn days are getting colder, but the kitchen stove is still burning.

The boy dug out a few pieces of potatoes from the pile of vegetables on one side and peeled them.

Considering that Ying and Paimon had a long journey, he planned to make some high-calorie dishes that would be easier to eat.

Listening to the noise coming from behind, the old man glanced back without leaving any trace. The boy seemed to be much more energetic than before. Did something happen?

Occasionally, Mr. Zhongli's words when he left a few days ago broke into his mind.

'Old man, your grandson's skills have improved a lot, and maybe he will be able to catch up with you in a little while.'

Although the words were slightly joking, Mr. Zhongli is not a person who likes to joke.

He must have captured something by saying this.

On that day, there was only one dish of fish cooked by that brat. Could it be that his fish cooking skills have improved?

"Go and get a fish."

The old man's sudden conversation caused Bai Qiyun to stop moving his hands.

"ah?"

"I want you to get a fish, eh, what?"

Urged by the old man's slightly impatient words, Bai Qiyun did not dare to ask any more questions, so he had to go to the water tank on the side and take out a lively fish.

Then he gave the fish a blow to the head and quickly removed the scales and cleaned the belly while the fish was fainted.

It's so skilled that one can't help but wonder how many fish have been buried under these hands.

Although the old man did not specify the style of cooking, Bai Qiyun instinctively made his most famous fish dish, sweet and sour carp.

Open the knife, hang the paste, add oil and pour the juice.

Done in one go.

It was supposed to be a family dish, but now it looked so relaxed and freehand in Bai Qiyun's hands.

The rich aroma swirled along the kitchen ceiling, attracting the old man's attention.

"Well, take it over."

"Take it over? Where to take it?"

Isn't this temporary exam food? Bai Qiyun was confused.

But the old man had no intention of tasting it at all, and just stood in front of the stove with an expressionless expression.

"Don't you just cook when you have something to do? Just bring it to whomever you cooked for."

Mr. Zhongli didn't make a reservation today, so no one in the restaurant would order from this guy.

Mr. Bai felt like a bright mirror in his heart.

"Ah?...Oh, that's good."

Although Bai Qiyun wanted to question the old man why he refused to eat and still asked him to cook, but looking at that old face, Bai Qiyun couldn't help but hold his words back.

Don't ask, the old man must have his own reasons, just do as he is told.

After Bai Qiyun brought the fish out of the kitchen, the old man squinted his eyes and double-checked that the person had left, then he came to the pot and took a sip of the sauce.
Chapter completed!