Hearing the softening in Yang Ruqing's voice, the proprietress was as if granted amnesty. She scrambled to her feet and looked at Yang Ruqing with a hesitant expression.

Yang Ruqing's slightly stern gaze also fell on her: "How long is your shop's lease for?"

The proprietress blurted out, "A year and a half."

Yang Ruqing nodded, "Hmm, I'm not lying."

“Originally, I was planning to turn the place into a restaurant. Since you’re begging me so much, I’ll do you a favor.”

“You can continue to rent the shop until one and a half years are up,” Yang Ruqing said.

"What about after the lease is up? Could you possibly rent it to us again? I'm willing to pay more rent!" The proprietress asked anxiously.

"That depends on my mood," said Yang Ruqing.

The proprietress was taken aback for a moment, then gave an awkward smile and nodded.

Yang Ruqing continued, "Also, all the rotten and moldy snacks in your store now need to be cleaned up. If you're unwilling to clean them, just eat them yourself; I have no objections. But if I find out you dare to sell this disgusting stuff to students, especially naive students like my nephew, I will take back the shop and report you to the authorities!"

Such shops selling substandard food are common on the streets and alleys. Yang Ruqing is not a warrior defending human health; she doesn't have that much capacity, time, or energy.

However, in the industries under her name, especially in the food sector, she would never do anything that would harm customers' health just to make a few more dollars.

Whether it's a restaurant, a bar in Beijing, or a brothel, she never jokes about the ingredients.

So, even though the stall was rented to this proprietress to continue selling groceries, she still couldn't tolerate the presence of such dishonest food on her turf.

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Upon hearing her unwavering words, the proprietress froze in place.

Actually, there are a hundred excuses I want to say. The most important one is that if I don't sell those little things, my income would be 30% less!

But at this moment, I dare not argue. I'll agree first and then explain later.

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“Okay, okay, Madam Luo, you call the shots. I’m an honest person.” The proprietress nodded repeatedly.

Yang Ruqing smirked: “Remember what you said tonight. I hope you don't play tricks, or when I find out, there will be no room for you to back out.”

The proprietress nodded again: "Not at all, not at all!"

Okay, then you guys go.

But the landlady didn't leave, smiling ingratiatingly and saying, “Mrs. Luo, about that rent... we can add a little more for you?”

Yang Ruqing said: "Sister Yin transferred the remaining year and a half's rent for you to me. I will temporarily not increase your rent. If you can really keep your word and listen to me, stop selling those unhealthy snacks, when the lease expires, I will not only continue to renew with you, but also lower your rent."

She bought these three shops just for fun, not caring at all about making or losing money.

As soon as the proprietress heard Yang Ruqing's words, her eyes lit up.

"Then, many thanks to Lady Luo. General Luo is a great hero for protecting his family and the country. You are a living bodhisattva who saves people from suffering. I'll kowtow three more times to you and then leave."

She was about to kneel down, but Yang Ruqing stopped her.

“Forget about those tricks. You guys should leave now, it's getting late.” she said.

The main reason is that I'm a little hungry and want to go to the backyard to have dinner with my family.

And at night, Auntie made mutton hot pot, and there was natural lamb chops...

"Alright then, we won't bother you any longer. Please don't mind these things, just accept them!"

Yang Ruqing glanced at the chickens and ducks still wriggling in the bag, and said, "I'll take the chickens and ducks. As for those red dates and donkey-hide gelatin, if you have a mind to, you can take them to my aunt. She is Wang Dabai's mother and also the woman who argued with you today."

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The proprietress was a shrewd woman, and upon hearing this, she immediately understood.

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"Alright, alright, I'll be right there. I was planning to visit and apologize anyway. I was too abrupt today."

Yang Ruqing casually pointed out the road into the village for them and then sent them on their way.

Today on the way back, my aunt was so angry that she couldn't sleep. Now that the boss's wife has come to apologize, my aunt can eat and sleep well again.

Yang Ruqing didn't bother with that anymore, closed the courtyard door and went back to the backyard dining hall.

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But she found that besides the two children who had already finished their meal and gone back to their room, everyone else was sitting in the main hall waiting for her.

Yang Ruqing was deeply touched, and hurriedly called everyone to start eating.

The family gathered around the table, eating merrily. Luofengtang even opened a jar of wine and toasted with Luotiejian, enjoying the mutton hot pot together.

Yang Ruqing dragged large chunks of mutton and lamb ribs into Wang Cuilian and Tuo Ba Xian's bowls.

"It's getting cold, so Auntie and Mom should eat a few more pieces of mutton to keep warm." she said.

Wang Cuilian smiled with joy, and Tuoba Xian was also overjoyed.

During the intervals between his sips of wine, Luofengtang saw how filial his daughter-in-law was to his mother and aunt. His eyes were filled with warmth.

As if sensing his gaze, Yang Ruohua turned her head to look at him, and their eyes met.

Her eyes were also filled with tenderness, "Don't just focus on drinking, have a piece of mutton to go with it."

She also put a piece of it in his bowl.

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Luo Fengtang's chest suddenly felt like a burning log had been thrown into it, sizzling and roaring.

This got the wife's approval. The little wine was drinking, and his wife even personally served him dishes, showing care. These days, it wasn't too beautiful, yo. He felt like a second master!

Yang Ruqing then gave the second master another serving of other dishes, then turned her head to chat with Wang Cuilian and Tuo Baxian as they ate.

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Everyone thinks Chef Zhou is very skilled. This mutton is so tender and soft, there's no gaminess at all.

Fragrant and spicy, this is perfect for warming up on a cold day like today. A few pieces of mutton will warm you right through.

Yang Ruqing said: "I'll keep the chicken and duck that the proprietress brought over. I'll slaughter them later and stew them for a meal. It's a good time to replenish the body during this cold weather."

"There's no need to keep smoked chicken and duck for the New Year. Fresh food is just as good. After the New Year, Tang Yazi will leave, and Chen'er will return to Beijing. Let's eat now while we can!"

Tuoba Xian nodded, expressing her agreement.

Wang Cuilian excitedly said: "Then tomorrow I'll kill that chicken first, and we'll stew a big pot of mushrooms. At that time, I'll also invite your in-laws over, so we can eat together."

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Yang Ruqing was very touched by the kindheartedness of the older woman.

But she still smiled faintly and shook her head. "No need to have them come over, we can just make ourselves some nourishing soup at home. I'll just ladle a couple of bowls for Feng'er later."

“As for my third sister-in-law, she's currently breastfeeding. Chicken soup can help with milk production, so I'll send her a bowl too.”

Wang Cuilian smiled and said, “Okay, you say what to do, we’ll do it. We listen to you.”