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=Yummy Yummy Yummy=

=Episode 25=

Fengxia,

please believe me.

I really didn't do anything.

My only mistake is

that when I entered this tavern,

I should have gone in to see

if this is a legitimate one.

If not, then I shouldn't go in.

All these years,

don't you trust my character?

Come here.

Sit here.

Then let's make a deal.

You can't hit me.

Sit down.

Shen Jianshe,

do you still remember

how many years we've been married.

It should be...

About 20...

33 years.

The two of us,

from modern times to Yong'an,

have gone through all the ups and downs over the years.

I originally thought our days would keep getting better,

and the feelings between us

would also grow deeper and deeper.

But now

I'm finding it harder to recognize you.

Fengxia,

this is what I want to tell you.

I'm also torn about this matter.

That day Yangyang told me,

saying, look, after we came to Yong'an,

Grandpa, you've become a top chef;

Gongcai

has a lot of fans;

Jicai is pretty good in every aspect;

only grandma seems unhappy,

and didn't make any progress.

I felt really sad when I heard it.

Why did I say that day

you need to get to know us again?

That is, you need to see our progress

and you have to see the good in us.

You told me yourself

that I have a bad temper,

I just hit you,

scold you,

pinch you, and kick you.

Do you know why?

Money, I guess.

Without money,

life was hard.

How could you be in a good mood?

What I don't understand is

that we have money now,

why do you still...

I don't understand.

Ever since coming to Yong'an

you have all improved.

Only I

is still busy with pointless things every day.

I don't have a life of my own.

When I get anxious,

I just can't help but shout

and lose my temper.

I really haven't changed at all.

I'm so pathetic, right?

Well, you...

Shen Jianshe,

do you still remember what I looked like when I was young?

I do.

You look nice.

Beautiful.

But you have always been like this,

always hitting and scolding me.

Seems like you really have forgotten everything.

When we first got together,

you said you like my gentleness.

Because you can never make money,

and I've always had to work hard,

so I've developed this temper today.

After coming to Yong'an,

whatever you do is always right,

no flaws.

Everything you do is perfect,

including the food you cook.

It's all first-class as well.

Do you believe it?

Forget it, let's leave it at that.

I misjudged you.

(Divorce Letter: Shen Jianshe is heartless and unjust,)

(unworthy of being a father and grandfather.)

(Li Fengxia divorces Shen Jianshe today. This is to certify.)

This...

Divorce letter?!

(Capital Prefecture)

Young Master.

Young Master.

According to information provided by Lady Zheng's husband,

Vice Minister Cao

captured a group of people from the Dou family.

The Dou family?

People from the Ministry of Justice

said there was suspicion about my and my brother's household registration.

They detained us.

It was you who instigated it, right?

You are also an official.

Illegal detention,

abuse of torture.

Aren't you afraid

of losing your official hat?

There isn't a single wound on your body.

Who can prove that I used lynching?

You...!

Dou Shiba,

native of Fenglin Town,

six years ago,

administrative officer of the Jinwu Guards,

reported dead from illness later.

In the registry,

you are a dead man.

Who will investigate

the whereabouts of a dead man?

Could it be

that it's the person behind you?

That's truly something I couldn't wish for more.

I understand now.

Your purpose

is to find the person behind me.

Alright.

I can tell you.

The person behind me

is myself.

You petty coward,

I will never confess.

You've used the water drip torture,

and also steamed me.

Bring it on.

I can handle it.

You don't dare to see blood.

What can you do with me?

Those people under you

have all been beheaded and submitted to the law.

These are the precious heads of the brothers

who have gone through life and death with you.

If they can't stay with you,

wouldn't that be a pity?

You... what are you going to do?

What are you going to do?

You... how dare you?

How dare you?

The man behind me

will never let you go.

You petty coward!

You bunch of corrupt officials!

You bunch of corrupt officials!

You bunch of corrupt officials!

Don't!

Don't!

The man behind me

will never let you go.

Don't!

(Upright in Speech and Conduct)

He confessed all.

You've already read the confession?

It really is him?

A few wooden balls,

painted with some paint

and disguised as bloodied human heads,

were enough to scare Dou Shiba out of his wits.

But how many people

have died in vain

because of him and that prince?

(Testimony)

(...falsely reported dead from illness but actually worked for Prince Zhao.)

(Dou Shiba)

The Dou family continually amassed wealth

and then delivered them to his hands.

They wanted so much money

just to support these people

and strengthen their own power.

Both salt

and iron

are controlled.

Prince Zhao needs these

and also provisions.

Dou Shiba

is responsible for delivering money and goods.

According to him,

things from everywhere

will be assigned

by a liaison.

They were very cautious.

Dou Shiba couldn't meet the liaison.

They chose to meet at the ghost market.

That liaison

only sent his own attendant there.

The market fears being caught by the Jinwu Guards.

So the location is not fixed.

It's hard for us to stake out.

However, Dou Shiba was quite cautious.

He followed that attendant

and knew that person

has business in Juxian Alley.

Juxian Alley?

(Juxian Alley)

(Shen's Diner)

The Ministry of Justice caught a group of thieves.

They have a hideout in Juxian Alley.

I just came

to remind you

to be extra careful in everything.

That's all.

You can go back.

OK.

Many thanks, Mr. Lin.

It's the matter of the Ministry of Justice.

You found out so quickly

and even came specifically to remind us to be careful.

It's my duty

to ensure the safety of Juxian Alley.

Could their hideout in Juxian Alley

be related to you reversing the case?

We are more familiar with here.

We can help you.

None of your business.

I understand now.

Then I'll take my leave first.

Mr. Lin, please wait a minute.

You're getting busy.

Did you forget to eat again?

This is called a boxed meal,

easy to eat.

(Try it with chopsticks)

It's your idea again?

This is the takeaway box I made.

The meaning of 'takeaway' is,

no need to worry about wasting leftover food,

you can take it away in a box.

(Shen's takeout is really fast)

You bore no grudge

and personally came to deliver the news.

We are extremely grateful.

If you are willing,

we can still deliver meals to you in the future.

Thank you.

You don't have to.

Just take good care of yourselves.

Lady Shen.

Young Master,

I wasn't eavesdropping.

I overheard it by accident.

Why do you refuse

them to bring you food?

I see

you're not angry anymore.

(Try it with chopsticks)

(Shen's Diner)

We're back.

You're back.

Deyuan, thank you

for picking up Yangyang.

Later we'll quickly hire another person.

Not at all.

You taught me, charge me up.

Yangyang seemed a bit unhappy.

She didn't say anything all the way.

Your pout is so exaggerated it could hang an oil bottle.

Talk to me

who upset you.

During recess today,

everyone started talking about their fathers.

I said my father is especially amazing;

he works alone outside to earn money;

it's just that he hasn't come back for a long time.

But they all said

my father doesn't want me anymore.

Which child talked so carelessly?

It's fine.

They didn't understand anything.

- Auntie. - Don't cry.

You told me before,

although my father is quite silly,

and also unreliable,

he loves me very much.

He... he would never abandon me.

But

he hasn't written since the New Year.

He's so stupid

and so unreliable.

I'm afraid something really happened to him.

No, that won't happen.

Your father is a fool blessed with luck.

He will definitely be fine.

Excuse me, a letter for you.

Give it to me.

- See? Don't cry. - Thank you.

It must be a letter from your father.

Milady.

It's father.

Family members,

this letter arrived a bit late.

Because it took some time

to bravely climb to the peak.

My acting career has begun to take shape.

I have the principal,

and plan

(Divine Pancake - Jianbing Guozi) to run a branch of Shen's Diner.

Hello, everyone.

Everyone, look at me.

Everyone, don't miss out

as you pass by.

Everyone, come

and take a look.

Everyone,

I am the founder of Shen's Diner,

a famous restaurant in Yong'an.

Have you heard of it?

- No. - No.

Never.

It's fine.

Shen's Diner

is practically the second cafeteria

for the Vice Prefect.

We have also prepared meals

at the poetry gathering

of Princess Fuhui.

So what I bring today

is the signature dish of Shen's Diner,

Jianbing Guozi.

Our Jianbing Guozi

are in limited quantity.

First come, first served.

Only ten qian each.

Isn't it very cheap?

Ten qian?!

No, no, no.

Jianbing Guozi?

I heard that it has been popular in Yong'an for a while.

But it is too expensive.

- Yes. - Yes.

You get what you pay for.

Today, in front of everyone present,

I will give you all a demonstration.

Is... is this pancake burnt?

No, as for our Jianbing Guozi,

the key is to first lightly scorch the pancake

and then brush with oil.

That way, it will be both fragrant and crispy.

How did it get burnt?

This is exactly

the Divine Pancake.

Have a taste.

Try it, try it.

Family members,

I didn't expect

the dishes of the Shen Diner's are so popular.

Everyone's enthusiasm is unstoppable.

This flavor is indeed...

(Pancake)

(Tea) Thus

I have decided to promote the franchise model

and let everyone get involved,

so that Shen's Diner become famous across the country.

I believe everyone present here

is a business elite,

all looking for high-quality

and promising projects.

I,

as the founder of Shen's Diner,

can confidently tell you

that as long as you

join us,

you are guaranteed to make a fortune.

Join?

What does joining mean?

Sir, what are you talking about?

We can't understand a word of it.

Joining us,

that is to say,

if you all wish to open a restaurant,

you can

use the name of Shen's Diner.

In this way,

every month,

I only charge you

500 qian.

- 500 qian? - 500 qian?

Don't believe him.

He's just a fraud.

How could I be a fraud?

You run around the streets all day long.

I've spotted you several times already.

Aren't you the one who makes,

makes pancakes?

Yes, I've seen him too.

- Right? - His pancake

is terrible, totally inedible.

What's wrong with that?

Can't I do something else?

As a talent like me,

can't I have a diversified development?

You perform for a living today.

You sell pancakes tomorrow.

Do you have a single truthful word?

Why do I never have the truth?

Yes, yes, I remembered too.

He's truly a fraud.

See? I told you I wasn't mistaken.

Report to the authorities and arrest him!

- Stop. - Arrest him, arrest him!

Don't let him get away.

Don't run, don't run.

Don't let him get away.

Don't run.

The franchise business is booming.

I have also made many friends

because of this,

which allowed me to smoothly step

(Groceries)

into calligraphy community,

embarking on a new stage

of life.

(My current situation requires me to seek help from others.)

(I encountered some challenges in my life)

(that temporarily put me in a difficult situation,)

(and I am grateful for your help or encouragement.)

Who doesn't have a child?

I'm really ashamed

going back to face Yangyang again.

I miss Yangyang very much.

Hope she enjoys going to school.

(Recruitment)

Let's take a look.

What is posted?

What is this?

Recruitment?

I never heard of this before.

Please take a look.

(Shen's Diner)

What is it for?

Thanks to everyone's support,

the business of our diner

is becoming more and more prosperous.

But nowadays,

we really are too busy to handle everything,

so we are posting a job advertisement

to find a helper.

We are currently hiring a chef

who is skilled in cooking local dishes

and is also kind-hearted.

Looking for slaves?

Then just find a broker to buy one.

- Yes. - Yeah, why make it so complicated?

We don't buy or sell people.

And you don't need to sign a slave deed.

A labor contract is Ok.

Labor contract?

Then you can get paid monthly.

If you're not happy with the work,

give one month's notice in advance,

and you can quit your boss.

Quit the boss?

What is this labor contract?

Quit the boss?

This must be a scam, right?

It's really not a scam.

I just signed the labor contract.

I can take eight days off each month.

And I eat my meals at the diner.

- Yes. - I can even keep a cat.

Sometimes I get up later than the boss.

Really?

It's true.

Isn't this a restaurant?

Why does it feel like a charity hall?

Exactly.

I can't believe it.

What are you doing?

Why are you pushing me?

No.

Why did you tear it?

Others still want to see it.

A low-grade eatery like this

only needs me

alone.

What does this person mean?

(Shen's Diner)

Young man,

you know cooking skills?

No.

No?

Then why did you tear it?

Why do you ask me such nonsense?

If I don't know how to cook,

what do I come here for?

Young man,

don't just know how to talk big.

Do you have real skills?

Have a taste.

It's you.

This fish is really good.

Mr. Pei,

this dish, Peacock Spreading Its Tail,

is made by Yu San

whom we newly hired.

Not satisfied?

No, no.

Delicious.

Very delicious.

Lady Shen,

you introduce your chef to the public in such a way.

Aren't you afraid that after he becomes famous,

he will ran away?

That's because he's highly capable.

Being able to hire him is my good fortune.

Being able to keep him

is my real skill.

During the festival,

you had a quarrel with the Princess.

Haven't you made up yet?

The entire court is talking

about that she has dismissed

all the men around her.

How could I

let go?

Mr. Pei,

you're confident.

Maybe Her Highness has grown tired of them

or perhaps those people made a mistake.

It may not have anything to do with you.

Yes,

maybe it's like this.

So...

So it still has nothing to do with me,

right?

Mr. Pei,

you clearly have Her Highness in your heart.

Otherwise, you wouldn't think this way.

But what's the use?

It's just like...

It's like you and Anran.

Even I can see

that you like each other.

But now,

no one is looking for each other anymore.

Forget it.

Anyway,

he's about to get engaged to another Lady Shen.

Why bring that up?

During the court's adjournment,

Chancellor Meng admitted it himself.

He said that Anran is about

to become his granddaughter's husband.

In fact,

we are both the same,

both pitiful people

whose beloved

is far beyond our reach.

What did you say?

You clearly heard it all.

Why make me say it again?

♪You smile so sweetly♪

♪Like flowers blooming in the spring breeze♪

♪Today is a good day♪

Morning, Zhao.

Morning.

Hello, Ms. Li.

Hello, Mr. He.

I often see you busy working in the diner.

How come you have time to hang out today?

Well, we just hired a new worker.

He is capable.

So I can free up my hands from the kitchen.

That's good.

Take a look at the new jewelry I just got.

I also left one for my wife.

- Really? - Take a look.

It looks really nice.

The quality is indeed excellent.

Let me tell you,

when I first arrived in Yong'an,

I sold my gold bracelet.

I kept saying

that I want to buy one I like again.

Let me give it a try.

This one seems small.

I can't put it on.

My hands

have become rough

from all these years of hard work.

Let me tell you,

I was very beautiful when I was young.

A woman should complement the jewelry,

not the jewelry complements the woman.

That's not the case now, I'm old.

It's OK.

I

have prettier ones.

Try this.

The quality is better.

You're familiar with my wife.

She also often says she's not good-looking anymore.

Then I'm thinking

if she has gotten thin from being tired,

no longer plump.

Isn't it all my fault?

She likes jewelry.

I just went into this business.

If she is well dressed,

she'll be happy.

When a woman

is happy,

she looks beautiful.

Look at you.

Mr. He, you're really good with words.

Just for that,

I'll take everything

you have here today.

Everything?

I can make money now too.

Why should I still wrong myself?

I'll just buy whatever I like.

If I buy it, I will be happy, won't I?

When I'm happy, I look good no matter what.

Isn't it?

That's right.

Alright.

I'll wrap it up for you.

Alright.

Here.

Take it.

Wrap all of these up for me.

All of them.

Make yourself clear.

Why exactly do I have such a bad temper?

How would I know

why you have such a bad temper?

When we were dating, your temper was like this.

When we got married, your temper was also like this.

From our wedding day until today,

hasn't your temper stayed the same?

Except hitting me,

pinching me, scolding me, and kicking me,

what else can you do?

I am a man.

I also have dignity.

Can't you feel a little sorry for me?

Why can't you be a bit more tolerant with me?

Why can't you treat me a little better?

Ever since coming to Yong'an,

you have all improved.

Only I

am still busy with pointless things every day.

I don't have a life of my own.

When I get anxious,

I just can't help but shout

and lose my temper.

I really haven't changed at all.

How is it? Does it look good?

Very good! I think every piece suits you.

Alright.

Wrap this up for me.

- OK. - I'll take this one too.

These two, wrap them both up.

- Come on. - Alright.

I'll take them all.

Wrap them all up for me.

OK.

Here, take it.

- Lady Li. - OK.

All wrapped up.

Let me know when new goods arrive.

Alright.

Take care.

I'm off.

Nice.

I'm really having a great time today.

Nice.

Father, where are you going?

You haven't been in the diner much lately.

My mother is not in the diner either.

What have you all been busy with?

Your mother has been going out alone a lot recently.

I'm just worried something might happen to her.

I have to ensure her safety.

So I just...

I... I followed her.

No, she... she always goes out alone.

Now she has money.

When people have money, they might turn bad.

She is now rich.

She might have...

Have what?

No, no.

What I mean is...

Have what?

Well, what if, you know.

What if...?

What did you find?

I...

I just...

I followed her for a whole day,

and watched your mother

buy, buy, buy.

And nothing else.

I'm really speechless.

My mother caught you going to the tavern.

She never suspected you.

You suspected her?

She even told you about this.

Whatever.

Anyway, I've got no dignity left.

What else did she say?

My mother said she knows you're not

the kind of person with a wandering eye.

I think so too.

Father, you don't have any money in modern times.

You can't even tell which place is a club.

That's simply a mistake.

That's true.

That's just a misunderstanding.

That's a mistake.

Sit down.

Well,

am I your father

or are you my mother?

Listen to me first.

Go ahead.

Although you didn't make a fundamental mistake,

you really made my mother sad.

I know it wasn't easy for you to raise Gongcai and me.

Especially my mother.

She has been working so hard.

I've seen old photos of my mother before.

She was very beautiful.

When I was a child, she also loved to dress up.

But later, our family situation got worse,

and she sold all her jewelry,

keeping only a gold ring

and a gold bracelet.

After we came to ancient times,

she sold these two

for us.

Actually, after the diner was opened,

I also bought gold for her.

But things like the ring

and bracelets

should be bought by you.

So what did you end up buying?

A big carriage.

Your performance completely missed the point.

My mother must be heartbroken.

My dear daughter,

you don't know.

Your mother has truly given up on me.

She doesn't want me anymore.

She wrote me a divorce letter.

When we were poor before

and had no money,

she never said she wanted to leave me.

But now...

(Divorce Letter) We finally have some money now.

She easily gave up on me.

It's all my fault

for having a stupid head.

I shouldn't have said those words.

What did you say?

I said that she has a bad temper;

that she still dislikes me for not having money.

Then I also said she just knows how to kick me,

hit me and scold me.

She has always been like this.

Was my mother like this when she was young?

Your mother was quite gentle when she was young.

It's indeed my lack of drive.

I have to rely on her for everything.

This... this... Gradually...

How could I just forget it?

Shaoguang,

let's not talk about it.

Just tell me

whether your mother

really wants to divorce me.

If my mother really decides to divorce you,

I will support her.

How can you support her?

If you support her, you will lose me.

But think about it.

My mother has money now.

Why is she still living here?

Why didn't she buy a big house

to live in?

So what you mean is...

I still have a chance.

That depends on you.

You need to stay humble and grounded.

Maybe her attitude can be changed.

I can definitely stay humble and grounded.

By the way,

in a few days,

the Culinary Master Competition will be held.

Can you bring her here?

Let her see that I'm not as lazy as before.

I have reflected.

I have improved.

Is it OK?

Do your best.

Shaoguang,

you've done quite a lot of work.

You... you are tired.

You're tired.

I'll handle

the whole job.

You take a rest.

(Li Fengxia divorces Shen Jianshe today.)

What are you doing?

I...

I accidentally got lost.

I accidentally walked into the study,

accidentally came into this room,

accidentally unlocked this lock

and then came in.

Mr. Lin,

my father said it would never happen.

But there probably won't be a next time.

Young Master.

That Ms. Du you asked me to find,

the one who previously deceived Mr. Shen.

I did as you taught me.

I told her

that she carries quite a lot on her shoulders,

and it's all very subtle.

To judge or not to judge,

it's just a matter of a word.

Sure enough,

she immediately agreed to help us

and dare not let any word slip.

She trades in mansions,

taking both open and secret routes,

and has a wider network of information.

She should be able

to find out whether, in Juxian Alley or elsewhere,

anyone has rented a private warehouse.

She actually mentioned someone,

who is clearly involved in the food business

yet possesses a warehouse that can store

a lot of military equipment.

Who is it?

Yunlai Tavern.

Lu Yun.

Yunlai Tavern?

This Lu Yun

is very cautious.

He found quite a few people.

These warehouses are not under his name.

It doesn't matter.

Over time,

there are always traces.

Ms. Du

also asked me about Zhao Xunzhi from the Hongwen Academy,

saying that he rented her house,

but owed the rent.

She said that previously Zhao Xunzhi

always liked to go to the Yunlai Tavern

for a couple of drinks.

One more thing.

This is sent over

by Chancellor Meng before dinner.

(On the Shangsi Festival, invite you to join the Competition)

Is there something important?

The Culinary Master Competition.

Mr. Meng invites me to go together.

His granddaughter will also participate.

Well,

better refuse.

But Yunlai Tavern will also participate.

We can take the opportunity

to see if any clues can be found.

And...

Recently, my grandfather

has been busily making arrangements for me.

It's truly overwhelming.

If you

can turn him down after this period,

then I can take advantage of these days

to handle the matter properly.

(Shaoguang's Food Notes)

(One more drink in Yong'an)

(At that time, the most common was grain-fermented wine.)

(Without distillation technology, it can only be just over ten degrees,)

(about the same level as today's wine or yellow wine.)

(The most popular turbid wine had an even shorter brewing time,)

(sweeter taste, and lower alcohol content.)

(By today's standards, it would be considered 'sweet water'.)

(And my father actually got drunk from drinking sweet water.)

♪This mundane heart, unwilling to fade♪

♪Perhaps foreknew heaven's design♪

♪Thus fled destiny's trace♪

♪Migrating toward you♪

♪But worldly customs permit only♪

♪Our fleeting meetings♪

♪Granting us floods strong enough to wound♪

♪Each other deeply♪

♪Fear one stroke wrong in time's flow♪

♪Passion fills the page, leaving only foolish longing♪

♪Fear sincerity trespassing half a step♪

♪Plunging into thunder pools, wholly drowned♪

♪Fear fate's script erasing this encounter♪

♪Laying celestial snares and thorns♪

♪Though glimpsing a thread of forewarning♪

♪Can only lament too cruel a fate♪

♪Knowing destiny's course defies reversal♪

♪Yet forcing bonds to confound heaven's will♪

♪So be it♪

♪Let red threads tie our pledge♪

♪This covenant bonds past and present lives♪

♪Wholly depicts you♪

♪Fear one stroke wrong in time's flow♪

♪Passion fills the page, leaving only foolish longing♪

♪Fear sincerity trespassing half a step♪

♪Plunging into thunder pools, wholly drowned♪

♪Fear fate's script erasing this encounter♪

♪Laying celestial snares and thorns♪

♪Though glimpsing a thread of forewarning♪

♪Can only lament♪

♪Too cruel a fate♪