Chapter 156: You Can Save Up Kisses?

’For example, I could set the prices a little higher and add some high-margin products...’

’A million a month might not be a problem at all!!’

As she thought about it,

Yang Yixue’s mood lifted.

Gazing at the colorful neon lights outside the window, she was on cloud nine!

"Fine, we won’t get back together. With the income from the beauty salon on top of this, I’ll definitely be able to outdo Jiang Liu. And if I keep going on blind dates, how could I not find someone better?"

As for her daughter... what daughter? She’d just pretend the girl had died at birth.

Even without getting back together,

trading a daughter for two recipes that could bring in a million a month was totally worth it. It was even more valuable than the house she got from the divorce!

Meanwhile.

At World’s Second-Best Restaurant.

Wang Cheng and Liu Yang had just gorged themselves again.

This time, they truly couldn’t eat another bite; their bodies had reached their limit.

RING RING RING... Wang Cheng’s phone rang.

He answered the call.

"So it’s not a problem? Okay, okay, I understand."

Hanging up,

Wang Cheng said happily to Jiang Liu, "Boss Jiang, it’s all set. But Yang Yixue insists that Tongtong be there too. She says she wants to catch up with her daughter."

"She’s not my mommy!"

Tongtong’s little face was flushed as she anxiously retorted.

She only had a daddy.

She didn’t want a mean mommy!

Seeing the little one getting agitated, Wang Cheng quickly said, "She isn’t, she isn’t. Don’t be scared, Tongtong."

"Don’t be scared, Tongtong." Jiang Liu quickly hugged his daughter tightly to comfort her, a troubled look on his face. "Can we refuse this condition? My daughter doesn’t really like Yang Yixue."

Before Wang Cheng could even speak,

Tongtong cupped Jiang Liu’s cheeks pitifully, her little lips pouting. "Daddy, it’s okay. Let’s just agree to it."

She didn’t want to see her daddy worried.

Besides,

as long as her daddy was with her, she wasn’t afraid.

Jiang Liu let out a frustrated breath and nodded seriously. "I agree to her condition!"

The group chatted for a few more minutes.

Wang Cheng glanced at his watch. "It’s getting late, Boss Jiang. We won’t disturb your rest any longer."

"Alright. Lawyer Wang, you’ve worked hard these past two days. Go home and get some rest."

Jiang Liu stood up and walked the two of them to the door.

The sky was completely dark. The night was a bit cool; in mid-August, the wind already carried a hint of autumn.

"By the way, why didn’t Uncle Xia come today?" Jiang Liu asked.

Jiang Liu had always been very grateful to the kind-hearted Uncle Xia.

Wang Cheng, holding his briefcase, chuckled and said, "My master said you just let him cut the line at noon, so he was a bit too embarrassed to come over."

Jiang Liu nodded.

Liu Yang smacked his lips, savoring the memory. "We’ll be back to eat at your restaurant tomorrow. Honestly, Boss Jiang, the food you make is incredible."

"If you ever closed down, I’d be genuinely heartbroken!"

Jiang Liu listened with a smile and said, "If you’re craving it, just come over tomorrow and let me know. I’ll make some extra for you guys on the side."

Wang Cheng and Liu Yang both felt a warmth spread through their chests.

They hadn’t helped the wrong person. Boss Jiang still cherished their friendship.

That friendship, when it came from Boss Jiang, was invaluable.

Wang Cheng wasn’t brazen enough to just accept the offer.

"Thank you for the kind offer, but there’s no need. We’re fine with lining up to eat. We couldn’t possibly trouble you every day, Boss Jiang."

"Yeah! And waiting in line is good exercise. Buns you have to line up for taste even better, haha."

"Alright."

Jiang Liu didn’t insist, adding, "If you two line up and don’t manage to buy anything, come find me in the shop. If I have any left, I’ll pack some up for you."

"Haha, Boss Jiang, you get me. If I ever can’t buy any and I’m really dying for it, I’ll come straight to you."

"Of course. You’re welcome anytime."

"We’re off, Boss Jiang. See you tomorrow."

"Drive safe."

"Goodbye, Uncles."

"Goodbye, Tongtong."

The two men walked toward their car parked across the street.

Liu Yang lowered his voice and asked:

"There won’t be any surprises tomorrow, will there? Maybe you should bring me along for backup?"

"Heh, you’re not the one in charge. What are you panicking for?" Wang Cheng shot him a glance.

Liu Yang lifted his chin and said righteously:

"Just because I’m not in charge doesn’t mean I can’t go, right? Besides, you’re already friends with Boss Jiang, but I’m not. I want to bring my family here to eat in the future. Just imagine, if we could invite Boss Jiang to cook at our house, how much face we’d have in front of our relatives and friends!"

Liu Yang grumbled.

Wang Cheng gave him an exasperated look. "Fine, fine! You and your precious ’face.’ You can come, alright? You’re such a pain."

"My whole family is counting on Boss Jiang’s food from now on. You think I’d let things get messed up? Have some faith in me."

Liu Yang got in the car, and seeing the businesses on the street, he was suddenly struck by an idea. "Wang Cheng, what do you think? Could we find an office space nearby and move our law firm here?"

"Move here?"

Wang Cheng was tempted. "Why not just move our homes here too?"

"Move our homes here?!"

Liu Yang was flabbergasted.

’That could actually work!’

He snapped out of it and exclaimed excitedly, "Yes! Great idea!"

"As long as Boss Jiang doesn’t close up shop, this place will definitely become a hot spot in South City. It’ll be bustling. Buying property here would be a guaranteed profit!"

"And, I’ve noticed, there are schools and hospitals in this area..."

The two of them began planning excitedly in the car.

For the sake of Boss Jiang’s food, what’s the big deal about moving?

...

Inside the restaurant.

Jun Qingmeng had also looked over the contract and said in surprise, "Jiang Liu, Lawyer Wang is quite skilled. We really found a gem this time."

Jiang Liu, sitting at the counter, took a sip of water and nodded with a smile. "He certainly is."

He had to admit, he felt his luck had been pretty good. Ever since the divorce, it hadn’t faltered once.

Now, he was making over a hundred thousand a day. There was no way he and Tongtong could spend it all.

Back when Jiang Liu was with Yang Yixue, he had to watch her expression every time he spent money. Even just wanting to buy a piece of clothing for Tongtong would earn him a scornful look.

It had been truly stifling.

"This divorce was such a good thing..."

Jiang Liu muttered to himself.

Tongtong ran over, hugged Jiang Liu’s leg, and looked up, blinking. "Daddy, Daddy, after we see her tomorrow, we won’t have to see her again, right?"

"That’s right. Tomorrow, you just stick with Daddy, don’t be afraid. We’ll be seeing Yang Yixue for the last time."

"Yay! I’m so happy! Daddy, pick me up."

"What for?"

Jiang Liu dotingly picked up his daughter.

"I’ll let you in on a secret. This little cutie is going to reward you!"

With that, Tongtong leaned in and planted more than ten kisses on Jiang Liu’s face. "MWUAH! MWUAH!"

Both of Jiang Liu’s cheeks were covered in drool. He gave a helpless smile. "Alright, that’s enough, isn’t it?"

"Then Tongtong will save them up for Daddy and kiss you slowly later."

"You can save them? How many have you saved up?"

"Umm..." Tongtong counted on her fingers with a frown. "Lots and lots. As many as the stars in the sky."

Even a math genius like her was stumped.

"Haha."

Jiang Liu and Jun Qingmeng were both amused.

After clearing the tables,

Jiang Liu called his parents.

His parents had taken some leftovers home in the afternoon, so they didn’t come over for dinner.

Jiang Liu bundled up the cash from the drawer and stuffed it into Tongtong’s little yellow duck backpack.

He closed up the shop and headed home.

Just as they stepped onto the street, Uncle Niu rode up on his tricycle.

"Tongtong, are you tired? Here, Grandpa grew these melons in his field. Take two."

Tongtong took the melons and said sweetly, "Thank you, Grandpa Niu. You’re so nice."