Chapter 190: Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant, The Heir Apparent’s Business

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Qin Xiao was baffled at being stopped, especially since the man even knew his name.

Was he that famous now? Even people in Qingzhou City’s Inner City knew him?

“Gentlemen, what do you mean by this? We’re meeting for the first time, aren’t we?”

Qin Xiao still did not understand. What restaurant turned away someone who wanted a meal?

“No reason needed. Our Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant has a new rule: you, Qin Xiao, are not allowed to enter. Leave, we do not welcome you.”

The man blocking him wasted no words. Whatever Qin Xiao said, they would not serve him.

“I don’t believe it. Call your manager out.”

Qin Xiao’s stubborn streak flared up again. This was the first time he had been refused a meal. They were lucky there was no commerce bureau here, or he would report them!

“It’s no use no matter who you call. Even if the manager comes, you’re still not welcome. Hurry up and leave, don’t make things difficult for us.”

One of the men softened his tone, unwilling to offend Qin Xiao too badly. He was a dangerous man, after all, and they were only employees.

“Brother Qin, it really is you.”

Just as Qin Xiao was about to leave, Ling Wushuang arrived.

Qin Xiao turned around and saw Ling Wushuang walking towards him. It seemed he had also come to eat.

“Brother Ling, long time no see. Are you here to eat too?”

Qin Xiao also quickly stepped forward to greet him.

“Indeed. You’ve come to Qingzhou City, why didn’t you say anything? Come, come, I’ll treat you to a meal.”

Ling Wushuang had recently broken through to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and come out for some fresh air. After more than a month in seclusion, he was craving something with flavor. He had come for some Spiritual Food and happened to run into Qin Xiao.

“How about we change places? You helped me last time, so I should be the one treating you.”

Ling Wushuang had helped him last time. How could Qin Xiao let him pay?

“It doesn’t matter who pays. We don’t need to go anywhere else. Let’s eat here; the food is quite good.”

Ling Wushuang was not one for small formalities.

“Well… but they won’t let me in.”

Qin Xiao said helplessly.

Having met Ling Wushuang, Qin Xiao didn’t want to cause more trouble, which is why he suggested changing places.

“No problem, I’ll take you in.”

Ling Wushuang looked completely unconcerned.

After saying that, he took Qin Xiao inside.

That group of people still wanted to block them, but they didn’t dare offend Ling Wushuang. This story is hosted at novelping.com.

“Stop hemming and hawing. Out of the way.”

Ling Wushuang directly shoved the person blocking the way aside and led Qin Xiao inside.

“Manager, do you have any Heaven-tier private rooms available?”

Ling Wushuang called out.

“So it’s Young Master Ling. Yes, yes, please go to the fifth floor, Young Master. Heaven Number One just happens to be vacant.”

Although the manager also saw Qin Xiao, since Ling Wushuang brought him in, he couldn’t say anything.

The Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant had five floors, laid out much like other restaurants: a main hall on the first floor and four floors of private rooms ranked Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.

Afterwards, Ling Wushuang, familiar with the way, led Qin Xiao up the stairs.

Only when the two were out of sight did the men who had blocked Qin Xiao approach the manager.

“Manager, what should we do? Qin Xiao has entered.”

The few of them were a bit at a loss.

“What are you panicking for? Young Master Ling brought him in. What could we do? Go and report exactly what happened.”

The manager scolded these flustered subordinates.

“Understood, we’ll go right away.”

The men left the restaurant and hurried off in one direction.

At this moment, Ling Ruoxue also arrived at the Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant angrily, with Yun Man following behind.

“Sister Ruoxue, don’t be angry. Master must have his reasons for doing this.”

Yun Man was still trying to calm Ling Ruoxue down.

“I don’t care why! I’m furious, after all I did to help him! Let’s forget about him. Man’er, I’ll treat you to a meal. Then I have to go to the Western District. Be careful, following that lousy master of yours.”

Although Ling Ruoxue was very angry, she couldn’t do anything about it. After all, the business still depended on her. And it wasn’t worth getting angry over someone so ungrateful.

“Sister, don’t worry. Master is very good to me and won’t treat me poorly. Let’s go eat. Eating will make you feel better.”

Seeing that Ling Ruoxue’s anger had subsided somewhat, Yun Man quickly went along with her words.

Afterwards, the two also entered the Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant.

“Young Miss Ling has arrived. Someone, take the young miss to the fifth floor.”

Seeing Ling Ruoxue arrive, the manager quickly had someone lead the way.

“Hmm? I haven’t even spoken yet. The manager is very observant today.”

Ling Ruoxue thought little of it, simply finding the manager attentive.

Qin Xiao and Ling Wushuang were chatting in a fifth-floor private room.

“I never expected so much to happen while I was in seclusion. Brother Qin, you really are reckless! You even killed Chen Shunyi. I’m impressed, truly impressed.”

Hearing Qin Xiao’s brief account of recent events, Ling Wushuang could not help marveling at how bold he was.

“Not at all. Without Young Miss Ling’s help, I might have lost my life.”

Qin Xiao could hardly accept the praise. Without Ling Ruoxue helping him find a way to survive, he would probably be on the run, hiding wherever he could. The source of this chapter is novelping(.)com.

“Brother Qin, don’t be modest. Didn’t you say you’ve met my father? Even he appreciates you, which means you indeed have exceptional qualities. Rest assured, if anything happens in the future, come find me.”

Ling Wushuang had admired Qin Xiao before, partly because Qin Xiao had saved his life. After hearing this account, though, he was truly impressed.

“Huh? Big brother? Qin Xiao?”

As they talked, the private-room door opened.

“Ruoxue? Man’er?”

Ling Wushuang was a bit surprised. How did they find their way here?

“So that’s why the manager brought me straight here. You two are enjoying yourselves with food and drink!”

Seeing Qin Xiao, Ling Ruoxue immediately felt displeased.

“Weren’t you talking with Father? Why did you come to the Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant?”

Because of Qin Xiao’s account, Ling Wushuang recognized Yun Man.

Ling Wushuang had seen Yun Man on previous occasions, but she had always worn a veil then. Although puzzled, he had assumed it was her habit and thought no more about it. Besides, he had not seen her often in the first place, and she had been only fourteen back in those days. It was understandable that he had failed to recognize her.

“None of your business. You’re allowed to eat, but we can’t come eat?”

Ling Ruoxue led Yun Man over and sat down.

“Ruoxue, what’s wrong with you today? I’ve been in seclusion all this time and haven’t offended you, have I? Did Brother Qin offend you? Or did Father say something?”

Ling Wushuang was puzzled too. His sister was not usually like this. She seemed especially angry today. Either Qin Xiao had offended her, or their father had scolded her.

“Well, I didn’t offend her.”

Qin Xiao hurried to explain. He had gone out to wander around on his own. Surely he could not be to blame.

“Well, well. Wushuang and Ruoxue are both here. It’s truly an honor for my Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant.”

Just after Qin Xiao finished explaining, another person arrived outside the door.

Qin Xiao turned his head to look. He didn’t know this person; probably a friend of the Ling Family.

The man was lavishly dressed and looked only about thirty. From his tone, however, he seemed older than Ling Wushuang and Ling Ruoxue: he addressed them both by name.

“Wushuang pays his respects to the Heir Apparent.”

Ling Wushuang quickly rose to greet the newcomer.

“Ruoxue pays her respects to the Heir Apparent.”

Ling Ruoxue also rose to greet him.

Qin Xiao and Yun Man were a bit confused. What was going on now?

“Qin Xiao, Man’er, this is Heir Apparent Wenli. Hurry up and pay your respects.”

Seeing that Qin Xiao and Yun Man hadn’t moved, Ling Ruoxue quickly reminded them.

“No need. Anyone who comes to my Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant for a meal is a guest. And there’s no blame in not knowing who I am.”

Xiao Wenli waved a hand, easy and relaxed.