It wasn't until a beautiful blonde woman, standing six feet tall, patted his head and said, "What are you still chatting about? The customers are getting impatient!"
"Impossible, my speed is four per minute, how can they be impatient? Wife, don't lie to me."
The big brother didn't believe her and turned his head.
Two pretty girls were each devouring a pancake, eating them as soon as the boss finished making them.
This time, to prevent Black Phoenix from snatching her food, Galan didn't savor it slowly either.
The other customers, though hungry, weren't in a hurry and placed the untouched pancakes in front of the two girls.
He had seen many big eaters, but this was the first time he had seen such pretty and well-figured ones.
"Oh my goodness!"
The big brother was also stunned; his ingredients were plentiful, one pancake was enough to fill a person.
"Still looking? Don't you want your eyeballs anymore?"
The blonde beauty twisted the big brother's plump stomach.
"Ouch! I'm not looking, I'm not looking! Wife, stop twisting!"
The big brother cried out while speeding up his movements.
"Brother, is this your wife?"
Qinuo was a little surprised.
"Isn't she beautiful? Don't look down on me selling pancakes, this wife married me because she loved my pancakes, and she even gave me a beautiful daughter."
The big brother said proudly.
"Then you are truly capable, brother."
Qinuo gave a thumbs up.
The blonde beauty also generously extended her hand and introduced herself:
"My name is Susanna, don't listen to his nonsense. He pestered me every day by bringing me pancakes, and I married him because I couldn't stand being annoyed anymore."
"Hello, my name is Qinuo."
Qinuo gave a light handshake.
"Little brother, do you want my wife to introduce you to someone? She has many old girlfriends, and their daughters are about your age. They are so lively... Ouch, ouch, ouch! Wife, gently!"
The big brother's waist was twisted into a pretzel, but his hand movements remained steady, showing he was used to it.
"How do you know they are lively?!"
"No, no, I was just talking nonsense, just bragging to the little brother."
"Really!"
"Really, really, give me some face, wife!"
At this moment, Black Phoenix and Galan had also finished eating and came over to Qinuo.
"Qinuo, we're done eating. Next place."
"This shop is good, boss, buy it for me."
Qinuo waved at the stunned big brother.
"Let's go, big brother, we'll come again next time."
After a while, the big brother came back to his senses.
"This little brother is truly awesome, one man with two women."
"Husband, did they say they wanted to buy our shop?"
"Must have heard wrong? Who buys a pancake shop?"
That evening, someone came to find the big brother and bought the shop and him as the boss.
The big brother also learned the little brother's identity: the Demon King of the Demon Group!
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Qinuo accompanied the two women, eating and drinking along the way, while also inspecting which shops had unsanitary conditions so they could be kicked out later.
He then ran into familiar people.
Two men and one woman.
"Bucky, why did you follow us?"
Peggy looked speechlessly at the old-fashioned man dressed in clothes from a bygone era.
"I had nothing to do, so I came out to wander around. It was just on the way."
Bucky wore a flight jacket, and one hand still had a glove on.
"Don't you think you're like a third wheel?"
"What do you mean? How am I like that?"
Bucky clearly hadn't fully understood the slang of this era.
"Sigh..."
Peggy had a bit of a headache. Ever since she became younger, her mindset seemed to have returned to her youth, making her more prone to melancholy.
"Bucky, why don't you first..."
Steve met Bucky's lonely gaze, and the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat.
He could only silently look at Peggy.
Peggy felt their two gazes and remained expressionless. Why couldn't HYDRA's efficiency be a bit slower? She and Steve hadn't even had a few days of sweet time together before they were sent over.
"One week!"
Peggy made a gesture.
"...Okay."
Steve was a bit silent but still nodded.
Hearing this, Peggy smiled and said to Bucky, "You can follow us, but today you're a bodyguard, understand?"
Bucky's eyes showed a hint of a smile, and he nodded.
He just wanted to be with his two old friends from the same era; his identity didn't matter.
The three came to a burger shop and queued up. Their position was right behind Qinuo.
"It seems you've started to adapt to this era."
Qinuo turned around.
Steve was slightly startled; although the face was different, it was that voice.
"Boss!"
Pepper and Bucky also changed their expressions, wanting to say something.
"Don't be nervous, I'm just out to have fun today."
Qinuo waved his hand.
"Are you satisfied with your current life, Steve?"
"Very satisfied. A lover, friends, and no longer needing to save the World. This is the life I dreamed of."
Steve said with a smile.
"That's disingenuous. Lying to the Demon King is not a good choice."
"I..."
"It seems you misunderstood my question last time. So, I'll ask again: family and friends, which do you choose?"
"Family."
This time, Steve didn't hesitate at all.
"Full marks for that answer! We are all selfish people like that.
What's the difference between you and me? I am steadfast in my badness, never regretting once I've acted. You are hypocritically good, always looking before you leap."
Qinuo said.
"...When I first became a super soldier, I only wanted to go to the battlefield to prove myself, but the government at the time ordered me to be an entertainer for performances. At that time, I only felt unwilling, and half the reason I saved Bucky was to prove myself."
Steve revealed thoughts that neither Peggy nor Bucky knew.
"Boss, you once asked if I truly saved the World for justice, or for fame and glory.
Now I can answer you.
At that moment!
I was for justice! To save the World!"
At this moment, Steve's eyes were firm. He had thought about this answer for a long time, constantly pondering it.
Qinuo watched Steve with deep and sharp eyes, as if his gaze could penetrate his soul.
Steve, in turn, met Qinuo's gaze openly, without the slightest evasion in his eyes, firm and sincere.
"Then do you want to save the World again?"
Qinuo asked.
"This World no longer needs my salvation."
Steve smiled and shook his head, his smile revealing a hint of ease and contentment.
Due to the Demon King's appearance, the existence of hell was also confirmed. So, is heaven real?
As a result, the World's crime rate plummeted, though there were still many madmen.
"In a few months, this World will erupt in war. Your current strength might not be enough. Go find Dr. Banner and have him adjust the Enhanced Potion 2.0 for you. Of course, you'll have to pay for the potion yourself."
Qinuo said.
"War! Boss, you're going to wage war on this World?"
Steve was startled, the smile on his face instantly vanishing, replaced by a look of astonishment and worry.
"I don't have that kind of free time."
Qinuo rolled his eyes, even though he had a past record.
"Oh, right. If Black Nick Fury ever asks for your help, you can go help, but don't tell him about this beforehand, or I'll get angry."
After saying that, Qinuo turned around and started buying burgers.