Chapter 927: Chapter 866: Lesson
The meal, under Liu Dehai’s urging, was finished quickly by everyone—officials and entrepreneurs alike—in just a little over ten minutes.
Just outside the restaurant, Liu Dehai turned to the crowd with a smile and said, "The dishes at Tianhe Restaurant are indeed delicious—delicate and not greasy, with a subtle fragrance. If it weren’t so crowded, I’d want to eat a bit more myself. I’m sure everyone who eats there later will be satisfied."
Liu Dehai’s indirect advertisement for Tianhe Restaurant led to a frenzy of photos from the journalists. Since he praised the food, why would anyone else hesitate?
When Liu Hun saw them off at the car door, Liu Dehai suddenly chuckled softly to him, "Liu Hun, if you get the chance, let Xiao Hua bring you over to your uncle’s place. After all, you treated us to dinner for free this time. Next time, your aunt and I will make you a delicious meal."
Liu Dehai’s voice was low, audible only to Liu Hun and Old Master Du, who happened to be passing by. Once, Wenhua wouldn’t have been taken seriously in Huaihai Province.
But now, Wenhua has gradually swallowed up the forces of Hongxing Gang and De Yun Society, and its reputation has naturally risen.
Liu Dehai’s seemingly simple words suggested a lot about many things. Was he behind the affairs of Hongxing Gang and De Yun Society? And Liu Hun being so close with Wenhua, did that mean he was involved somehow?
No matter the assumptions, Liu Dehai’s attitude towards Liu Hun was friendly. Previously, even families like theirs might not have been able to connect with Liu Dehai, as he was the man of that person.
Now, if the Du family maintained a good relationship with Liu Hun, it would imply an indirect good relationship with that figure above. Even if Old Master Du retired, no one would dare to cause trouble for the Du family.
Considering this, Old Master Du squinted his eyes slightly with a tiny smile and said to Liu Hun, "Liu Hun, if you have time, come over to Grandpa Du’s house. Our boys really admire you."
"Yes, yes, Grandpa Du, Uncle Liu, I’ll definitely visit later," Liu Hun understood their thoughts but couldn’t refuse this matter.
Because he still needed their help. Although he seemed to be flourishing in Huaihai Province, especially after today’s events, his foundation was not stable.
Any influential person emerging could be someone he couldn’t afford to offend. That’s the harsh reality.
After Liu Dehai and the others left, the reporters who finished their meal also left one after another. They still needed to rush back and report today’s events.
After all, the competition in the journalism industry is incredibly intense. Whichever outlet writes a good piece will get more attention.
They worked at Tianhe Restaurant until around eleven in the evening before closing. Although many people were still lined up, Liu Hun could only give everyone a small ticket to prioritize their meals the next day. After all, the restaurant’s staff and chefs hadn’t rested all day and were quite exhausted.
And in the coming days, business would definitely get better, meaning everyone in the restaurant would have to work hard. When Liu Hun explained this to everyone, they all understood and made no fuss.
"Phew, I’m exhausted. I don’t even know how many times I said ’welcome’ today, how many times I smiled, or how many plates I served," Han Xin’er said, dropping into a chair and not caring about her ladylike demeanor.
"How about I give you a shoulder rub? I guarantee you’ll feel energized in no time," Liu Hun smiled, seeing Han Xin’er’s unladylike posture.
Although it had only been a day, Liu Hun could feel everyone’s trust and gratitude towards him growing, which significantly increased his Power of Faith.
The increase in Power of Faith made Liu Hun especially excited. If things continued like this, the Power of Faith would keep growing. It was all thanks to Han Xin’er and the others, so giving her a massage as a thank you didn’t bother him at all.
"If it’s so miraculous, why are you still standing there? I’m about to collapse!" Han Xin’er said with a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes, urging Liu Hun.
Seeing Han Xin’er’s anxious look, Liu Hun smiled and moved behind her, gently placing his hands on her shoulders and started to massage.
With each finger movement, a slight force gently seeped into Han Xin’er’s body, and gradually, she lightly closed her eyes, a blissful expression on her face.
"I never knew you had such skills. It’d be such a waste if you didn’t become a masseur," Han Xin’er teased while enjoying Liu Hun’s massage.
"Is there anything your boyfriend can’t do? Whatever it is, it’s a bit beneath me," Liu Hun replied, continuing the banter.
"I praised you a bit, and you took it seriously," Han Xin’er pouted.
"Xin’er, what are you doing? Liu Hun has been tired all day and you’re still making him give you a massage, that’s too much." Just as Han Xin’er was feeling increasingly comfortable, a stern voice suddenly reached her ears.
She opened her eyes and looked at her father’s scolding face, and just as Han Xin’er was about to retort, she suddenly thought that Liu Hun really had been tired all day too.
Moreover, compared to her, Liu Hun had to constantly deal with those bigwigs and reporters, soothe everyone’s emotions, and introduce dishes, so to speak, Liu Hun should be even more exhausted than she was.
Whenever she was tired, Liu Hun would voluntarily come to massage her shoulders. At this moment, while Han Xin’er felt a warm sensation in her heart, she also felt a bit guilty.
"Uncle, it’s okay. I’m in good health, so I’m not tired at all. But Xin’er and you might still have a few more days of busy work ahead, and I might not be staying in the restaurant later; so giving Xin’er a massage once also doesn’t hurt." Liu Hun smiled as he saw Han Xin’er’s somewhat aggrieved look.
"Liu Hun, you can’t spoil her like this, or else, sooner or later, you’ll end up spoiling her completely." Han Yunzhong naturally knew that Liu Hun wouldn’t be staying in the restaurant every day in the future, so he didn’t mind but rather reminded Liu Hun.
"If I don’t spoil my own girlfriend, who else am I going to spoil, right, Xin’er?" After saying this, Liu Hun didn’t forget to ask Han Xin’er.
"Right, right, right, Dad, I’m his girlfriend, so of course, he should spoil me." Upon hearing Liu Hun’s words, Han Xin’er nodded repeatedly.
Originally, Liu Hun thought that Han Xin’er would explain at this point, but he didn’t expect that she was getting a kick out of it.
"You two, if you’re together, you have to understand each other. In this world, nobody is really obligated to do anything for someone else." Han Yunzhong looked at his daughter’s proud expression and couldn’t help but smile wryly.
But in his heart, he found Liu Hun, his future son-in-law, increasingly pleasing to the eye.
"Uncle Han, it would be good to bring in a few more waiters to help tomorrow, and all the restaurants should be recruiting, along with hiring some security to avoid any trouble. Money will eventually be earned back, but the safety of the customers and the restaurant’s reputation are what’s most important; the funds from today, I will later deposit into your account, Uncle. As for the arrangement, I believe you’ll know better than I do." Liu Hun shifted the subject and instructed Han Yunzhong seriously.
After all this effort for the Power of Faith, if the restaurant messes up, and there’s no Power of Faith available, his ability growth would become extremely slow, and that’s naturally an outcome Liu Hun wasn’t willing to see.
"I understand, seeing as there were officials attending today, there shouldn’t be much trouble in the future, but it’s still better to be careful." Han Yunzhong nodded with a few serious expressions as he listened to Liu Hun talk about business.
Seeing that Han Yunzhong understood, Liu Hun relaxed a bit and then asked Han Xin’er: "Xin’er, how do you feel now? Feeling a bit more comfortable?"
"I feel warm all over and am filled with energy and spirit, all the previous fatigue is completely gone." Han Xin’er turned her head with some delight to look at Liu Hun and replied.
"See, I told you, you’d be satisfied." After saying this, Liu Hun turned to take a large bag from a nearby cabinet, and the bag was full of boxes.
"Uncle Yun, please distribute these to everyone, these items are good for refreshing the mind, and can also improve sleep and body constitution, just need to scoop out two spoonfuls to dissolve in water to drink every night. I prepared these at the pharmacy earlier this afternoon when I had some free time." Liu Hun handed the bag to Uncle Yun beside him, then turned smilingly to the others.
Originally, everyone was a bit envious of Han Xin’er, but they didn’t expect Liu Hun to suddenly distribute things to them.
Of course, they believed in Liu Hun since even the praised Divine Doctor wouldn’t deceive them, and having Liu Hun personally prepare remedies for them was indeed an impressive matter.
Perhaps Liu Hun didn’t know, but during today’s meal, a reporter had bragged to everyone that, according to a famous foreign Time magazine, getting Liu Hun’s medical consultation might not be possible even with a cost of millions.
Given Liu Hun’s wealth and status, without connections, he wouldn’t easily act.
At this moment, with Liu Hun personally distributing these items, it was a source of pride for everyone in the restaurant.
"Uncle, this is for you, you have some issues with your cervical and lumbar spine from years of hard work, you can take these medications first. Once you finish tidying up the restaurant, I can give you an acupuncture session to ensure you’ll be energetic in the future." Liu Hun handed the last box to Han Yunzhong with a light laugh.
"Liu Hun, I heard something about you today, is it true you can treat cancer?" Han Yunzhong was naturally delighted to hear that Liu Hun wanted to treat him, since no one wants to have health issues.
"Indeed I can, although some of those things you’ve heard might be exaggerated, I have indeed treated a few cases of cancer; so, Uncle, you need not worry about my skills." Liu Hun explained.
"I’m certainly not worried about your medical skills, Liu Hun, I was just curious, haha, after all, we’ll all be family in the future, so don’t take your uncle’s words seriously." Now with his career gradually reaching its peak and having such a capable and aspiring son-in-law, he’s naturally very happy.