After breaking off the engagement, she became the CEO's favorite

Turning into the alley, the narrow road was only wide enough for two people to walk side by side.

The entrance to Jianye is hidden under a waterfall of flower vines on the roadside.

If you don't look carefully, it's easy to overlook the small sign next to the door.

Shen Xiling pressed the doorbell with familiarity, and the waiter came to open the door soon.

"Excuse me, our boss today—ah, it's Mr. Shen!"

The moment the waiter saw Shen Xiling, the smile he had prepared froze on his face.

But he reacted quickly and adjusted his service status quickly, leaning his body slightly inward and making a welcoming gesture.

"Please come in, Mr. Shen."

Shen Xiling turned sideways and tilted his head towards Lu Ranran.

Lu Ranran didn't hesitate to walk past Shen Xiling and entered Jianye first.

Inside the door is a small patio. The space is not very large. There are dense bamboo forests on both sides of the stone path, and there seems to be a banana tree.

Only after walking along the path and crossing the threshold can you truly enter the house.

The house is not big, it is a vertical rectangular room.

On the right is the kitchen, which has a simple serving port where you can also see the chef working.

There are two tables opposite the kitchen. The tabletops are not big and more like a place to eat snacks and chat.

The waiter led the two to a small private room in the backyard.

Passing through the curtain, Lu Ranran let out a small "wow".

Although the space is not large, there is a man-made stream in the center with clear spring water gurgling.

The stream divides the backyard into two, with each side being a private little room.

With permission, the waiter opened the window, just in time to see a crescent moon.

The breeze blows, the shadows of the trees dance, and the moon is hazy, which is very charming.

"Wait a moment, the boss will be here soon."

After the waiter left, Lu Ranran leaned back in his chair, took a deep breath and sighed:

"In this environment, everything you eat is delicious."

Shen Xiling brought the teacup to his lips and took a sip.

Her slender fingers held the white jade porcelain cup steadily, and her temperament became gentle, with a sense of coldness that was otherworldly.

Lu Ranran held the teacup with both hands, lowered her head and blew slowly, but her eyes secretly raised.

Ah, the beauty under the moon is also a beautiful scenery.

A rustling sound was getting closer and closer, and with a creak, the door was pushed open.

"Today I——"

The 1.8-meter-tall aggrieved boy who had just put on an apron had a very dissatisfied tone.

Soon, he saw Lu Ranran from the corner of his eye, and Lu Ranran was also staring at him with wide eyes.

The aggrieved boy was stunned for a moment, turned his face away and coughed a few times uncomfortably.

When he spoke again, his tone was much softer.

"I'm in a bad mood today and didn't want to cook. But..."

He glanced at Lu Ranran and said, "You brought a new guest today, so I can't offend you, but..."

Shen Xiling put down the teacup and looked up at him, "But what?"

The aggrieved boy took a step forward, placed his hands on the table, and said seriously:

"But I want to join you."

after an hour.

After serving the last dish, the waiter gently closed the door of the private room.

The aggrieved boy had taken off his apron and sat opposite the two of them very naturally.

He served a bowl of soup and handed it to Lu Ranran.

"Come and try this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, which took me a lot of effort to make."

“It tastes different from outside.”

Lu Ranran picked up the spoon, lowered his head and took a sip.

The rich aroma bursts out in the mouth instantly, but it does not feel heavy at all, with a bit of clear freshness.

After one bowl, Lu Ranran's taste buds were fully activated and her appetite was whetted.

“It tastes good! It feels different from what I drink elsewhere.”

The aggrieved boy winked proudly and playfully at this moment, "Of course, it's my unique secret recipe."

Then he turned to Shen Xiling and said, "You've eaten so many times, just serve yourself."

Shen Xiling didn't know when he loosened the tie around his neck, revealing a slightly exposed collar, looking lazy and relaxed.

"You're killing an acquaintance."

The aggrieved boy snorted twice, "With our relationship, do we still need to be polite?"

At this moment, the aggrieved boy was no longer aggrieved, and turned back into the sunny and cheerful boy he used to be.

His facial features are delicate and handsome, with a pair of clear big eyes under his elegant eyebrows, a high nose bridge and a sharp jaw angle, but he likes to laugh.

When she smiles, she has a youthful charm.

He turned his head, his long eyelashes flickering, "I'm Gu Nianzhi, the owner of this restaurant, and also Mr. Shen's...investment target."

"My name is Lu Ranran, I am——"

Just as Lu Ranran was struggling with how to introduce her relationship with Shen Xiling, Gu Nianzhi said "Oh" in sudden enlightenment.

"So it's you. Is the takeaway I made delicious?"

Lu Ranran quickly nodded and said, "I've never eaten anything so delicious."

"Oh, I don't usually do takeout, but——"

With a clang, Shen Xiling put the spoon back in place and apologized, "Sorry, my hands are shaking."

Gu Nianzhi reluctantly said, "But... I also want to try a new business line."

"New?" Lu Ranran was surprised. "Are you the only chef at the moment?"

Gu Nianzhi swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "Yes, I haven't thought about taking in any apprentices yet, but I do have a few people to help me."

"It must be tiring to prepare more than a dozen takeouts."

"Ah?" Gu Nianzhi put down his chopsticks and looked at Lu Ranran in confusion, "I haven't made more than a dozen servings..."

Lu Ranran was also surprised, so she told him about Lu Keke's dinner treat in the studio.

Gu Nianzhicai understood and said:

"I see...it should be done by another Jianye family. They have more people."

"Another one?"

"He was my former assistant. After he started his own business, he used my name to do some small business. Because the prices are not expensive, the business is pretty good."

Gu Nianzhi was very calm when he spoke, and he didn't seem to be angry about this "plagiarism". Instead, he looked a little embarrassed.

"You know, the prices in my store are quite high."

"After all, there are the costs of ingredients and venue, and of course, my own labor costs."

"The price threshold is there. Even if it tastes good, not everyone can eat it."

"His Jianye can be considered a low-priced substitute."

Lu Ranran laughed after hearing this, "You are quite open-minded."

Gu Nianzhi quickly denied, "That's not the case. I'm still very angry."

"But even if he is there, it won't hinder my business."

"Wherever I am, Jianye is there. I am Jianye's living signboard."

Lu Ranran didn't respond, but her mind couldn't help but make associations.

Will the chef who opened the affordable Miyano have to live under Miyano's halo for the rest of his life...