The Chinese Restaurant had only been open for a few days, but it had already gained some fame in the area.
More guests came tonight than last night. From their conversations, Liu Ming also heard that they had heard from others that authentic Chinese Cuisine could be eaten here, and they had come specifically for that.
And the facts did not disappoint them; every one of them came with enthusiasm and left satisfied.
"Xiao Ming, what should we do with them? Should we throw them out?" Thor pointed at the two, an eager expression on her face.
The evening business hours had passed, but Chitawara Natsume and Natsuno Kirihime were still in their original spots.
One had entered a delicious illusion and hadn't fully woken up, while the other was immersed in a fount of inspiration, writing as if no one else was around.
Liu Ming scratched his head. Don't look at how friendly and smiling Thor was when she was a waitress.
That was only because being a waitress was the job Liu Ming had assigned her, and she was simply doing that job well. Once she exited work mode, Thor was still that proud giant dragon.
Humans, to her, were probably still an inferior existence.
"Leave them to me. You all can rest now," Liu Ming said to Thor and Tadokoro Megumi.
"Megumi, you've been busy all day too. Go take a shower and relax your body first."
Tadokoro Megumi was truly tired. She nodded and walked towards the second floor.
Thor was still full of energy, eating the dinner Liu Ming had prepared for her and Kanna.
Liu Ming looked at Chitawara Natsume and the other, realizing he had no good solution, so he let them be.
"Xiao Ming, why didn't you make the same dish as noon tonight?"
Thor swallowed the food in her mouth, then looked up at Liu Ming as he walked over.
"Didn't you already eat it at noon? Eating it every meal will easily make you tired of it."
"Such delicious food would never get boring! Don't you agree, Kanna?"
"Lady Thor is right. Xiao Ming is being lazy," Kanna nodded her small head.
Liu Ming picked up a piece of roasted meat and offered it to her. She immediately stopped talking, opened her mouth wide, and took a bite.
"If you really like to eat it that much, then I'll teach you how to make it when I have time. With your ability, it shouldn't be difficult to imitate, and I also want to try the dishes you make."
"Really? Xiao Ming also wants to eat the food I make? Oh, is this like what they say on TV? A newlywed wife cooks dinner at home, happily waiting for her husband to come home from work. Is Xiao Ming proposing to me? How embarrassing!"
As she spoke, Thor couldn't help but reveal her long-lost silly grin.
"I want to learn too!" Kanna, after swallowing her food, raised her small hand high.
"Alright, alright, if you want to learn, then all of you can learn," Liu Ming rubbed Kanna's small head.
"This dish is truly extraordinary!" Chitawara Natsume finally woke up, covered in sweat.
She stood up excitedly and walked unsteadily towards Liu Ming.
"You are truly amazing! Do you want to become my person?" Chitawara Natsume said with an excited expression.
Thor's expression suddenly changed, and her pupils immediately turned into vertical dragon eyes. If Liu Ming hadn't reacted quickly and grabbed her hand, he would have truly worried that she might directly reward Chitawara Natsume with a furious Dragon's Roar.
"What do you mean by that?" Liu Ming had no choice but to ask.
"I hope you can join my company. With your ability and my financial resources, we can definitely create a culinary kingdom!"
Chitawara Natsume said excitedly. Only by tasting that flavor would one understand how terrifying Liu Ming was.
She absolutely had to have this person.
"Not interested," Liu Ming said calmly.
"What?" Chitawara Natsume asked anxiously, "Why? The compensation I offer will definitely satisfy you."
"It's not about money. I don't have such grand ambitions. I merely want to guard this small restaurant and live happily with the people I care about. That's enough." Liu Ming looked at Thor and Kanna with gentle eyes.
Having lived two lives, he knew very clearly what he wanted.
A stable life, loving family, a relaxed attitude, living freely and leisurely.
"Would you reconsider? I'm truly sincere," Chitawara Natsume said with a earnest expression.
"If you come as a guest, I welcome you. If you want to discuss these things, then you can leave. Business hours have long been over."
Thor was already impatient. How dare she try to snatch her man? She took two steps forward, pointed towards the door, and said in an annoyed tone, "Please."
"I won't give up. I will definitely get you."
Chitawara Natsume knew now was not the time to say these things, so she left with a parting remark, taking the others with her.