Chapter 677

While Ling Hong was dumbfounded, Wu Hai took this chance and charged like a thunderbolt toward Yuan Zhou .

“Compass, give me one more set of Tangyuan . This will be my last set . How about I do a trick for you like acting cute or doing a backflip?”

Act cute?

Back-flip?

For the sake of food, he was trying to do Broth’s part?

Yuan Zhou was speechless .

His eyes twitched and with his back facing Wu Hai, he patted his chest in shock .

“Director Jiang, you are treating me to a meal yet I am not full . As the boss, what should you do in this situation?” Yu Chu ignored Wu Hai and spoke to Jiang Changxi .

“I really want to help, but there’s nothing I can do . It’s not like Boss Yuan will be giving me face just because I’m a beauty,” Jiang Changxi said helplessly while flipping her hair .

“I told you, young man . You are too young,” Chen Wei said, behaving like an experienced senior .

Ling Hong then concluded, “He is the only one shameless enough to scam a newcomer like this . Wu Hai will be totally shameless whenever food is involved . “

“Boss Yuan will never change his mind . Not even Sister Jiang can change his mind,” Wei Wei kindly reminded .

“But I have only eaten one,” Yu Chu seriously stated .

“Um . I will take you here next time to have your fill,” Jiang Changxi answered after nodding her head .

“Don’t you have anything to say for yourself after your vile conduct earlier?” Ling Hong denounced Wu Hai .

“Of course not,” Wu Hai naturally answered while stroking his mustache .

At this time, everyone looked at Wu Hai in disdain . Wei Wei was the only one who was paying attention to something else .

She looked at Wu Hai’s face and what he was wearing and suddenly asked, “Uncle Wu, why is your mustache always so neat?”

Wei Wei was feeling very curious .

Wu Hai was wearing a blue coral woolen house clothes with a pair of cotton slippers while his hair was neither too long nor short . He looked completely like someone who had just got out of bed, looking extremely lazy .

Although Wu Hai kept himself clean, he wasn’t exactly neatly dressed .

On the contrary, the two swirls of mustaches on Wu Hai were very neatly trimmed . It was evident that the mustaches had been given great care . This did not match Wu Hai’s overall image at all .

One ought to know that in the past, Wu Hai’s mustache was incredibly mysterious . It would be long or short at times . Yet after two months, his mustache was now so neat .

“If Father wants it to be this neat, he has to shave daily . ” Wei Wei made herself even clearer .

Because of this, everyone looked at Wu Hai curiously .

“Since someone likes my mustache, it is natural that I have to give it some care . After all, I look smarter with a neat mustache,” Wu Hai earnestly said in an extremely shameless manner .

“Hehe . You must have eaten way too much food here . Even the way you speak resembles Boss Yuan now . ” Ling Hong was the first to berate him .

“Is it because of that girl?” Jiang Changxi suddenly recalled the girl .

That was the girl that had once told Wu Hai his mustache gave off a sense of security .

The moment the other customers heard this, they instantly understood what’s going on . As such, nobody bothered to say anything else .

“Tsk . ” Wu Hai did not reply . Rather, he made a noise that did not answer anything .

“Lazy painter . ” Ling Hong gave Wu Hai a glance and did not say anything much .

“It’s rare for me to be this handsome . ” Wu Hai stroked his mustache, looking like someone being resentful after being interrupted while acting cool .

“It’s nearly nine . I need to go on my night jog now,” Sister Wan suddenly said after looking at the watch on her wrist .

“Yeah, it’s getting late . After filling my belly, it is time to go back and sleep,” Chen Wei added .

“Wei Wei, let’s go back . ” Mr . Wei looked at his daughter .

“Ok . Goodbye, Boss Yuan,” Wei Wei politely said goodbye to Yuan Zhou .

“Um . Happy Chinese New Year,” Yuan Zhou wished after nodding his head .

“Happy Chinese New Year to you too, Boss Yuan . May you grow more and more handsome,” Wei Wei teased before leaving .

“Same to you . ” Yuan Zhou appeared indifferent, yet was inwardly overjoyed .

With someone leaving, it was as if everyone was affected by this spirit . One by one, they said their goodbyes and started heading out . They still needed to give Yuan Zhou some personal time .

Wu Hai and Ling Hong both came and left silently . Instantly, only Yuan Zhou alone was left in the restaurant .

“The snow seems to have stopped as well . ” Yuan Zhou looked outside from the door .

The sky was a darkish blue, and not a single star could be seen . However, the snow had indeed stopped falling .

Pa . Pa . Yuan Zhou patted off some non-existent dust from his body and muttered, “It’s quite cold . I need to prepare more cushions for Broth . “

Rather than closing the door, Yuan Zhou went to the kitchen and made himself a bowl of Tangyuan . Of course, he made himself a mixed bowl of sweet and salty Tangyuans .

“Um . Indeed, my own food still tastes the best . ” In a satisfied manner, Yuan Zhou started eating . He did not fear the heat and quickly finished his bowl of 16 Tangyuans .

Of course, he left some soup behind . The soup was kept for Broth and its girlfriend . It would be nice for them to have something hot to drink in such cold weather .

“I don’t think anyone will pass by this street at this time . ” After feeding Broth, Yuan Zhou returned to the kitchen and looked outside .

Currently, it was pitch black outside . Apart from the lighting from Yuan Zhou’s restaurant, no other source of light was shining on the street outside . The other shops had long been closed .

With a creak, Yuan Zhou pulled the counter and walked to the door, preparing to close it .

Right at this moment, sounds of footsteps rang out from a distant . The footsteps sounded rather familiar to Yuan Zhou .

Therefore, he stopped closing the door, planning to close it after this person passed . With this, there would still be some light when that person passed by .

Ta . Ta . Ta . The footsteps got nearer and nearer .

“Boss Yuan, you’re still open?” It was the grandma that usually sold steamed buns around here .

“Yeah . ” Yuan Zhou nodded .

“Good . I have some Tangyuans that I had personally made here . Get a bowl for yourself . ” The grandma lifted the bag she was holding with a wide smile on her face .

During a cold New Year Eve, she came bearing Tangyuans .

“Come in first . It’s cold outside . ” Yuan Zhou paused slightly before moving to the side and invited the grandma to enter .

“It’s fine . I will leave after you eat this bowl of Tangyuans . ” The grandma waved her hand and pushed the bag into Yuan Zhou’s hands .

“You can have a seat while I eat . ” Yuan Zhou took the bag and helped the grandma into the restaurant .

“Ok . I can bring the bowl back with me so you won’t have to wash it . ” This time, the grandma did not reject his offer . She walked into the restaurant and sat on the two-person table .

“Thank you,” Yuan Zhou solemnly thanked .

Then, Yuan Zhou sat in front of the grandma and opened the bag . Within the bag was a huge case and within the case were eight white Tangyuans, each of them as huge as the fist of a baby .

“You’re welcome . I made these myself . I can’t cook as well as you, Boss Yuan . So don’t mind me and just eat it to have some festive feeling,” the grandma said, feeling somewhat embarrassed .

After all, the grandma was aware of how well Yuan Zhou could cook . Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many customers here every single day .

After eating one Tangyuan, Yuan Zhou said seriously, “No, your Tangyuans are better than mine . “

Of course, the grandma did not take that seriously . But then, a smile still appeared on her face . She looked happy .