MGASC -Chapter 205 Wolves Have Never Been Herbivores

What man could possibly withstand such teasing?

What’s more, after saying that, Zhang Qiao even leaned down and gently kissed him through his clothes at his waist.

Lin Tianyue felt his blood surge. With both hands, he lifted her straight off the bed, his voice hoarse. “Qiaoqiao, you…”

“What about me?” Zhang Qiao looked at him with a half-smile, her eyes shimmering as if filled with water. Her soft lips were almost touching his.

Lin Tianyue let out a low chuckle, swept her up in his arms, and tossed her onto the bed.

“You were the one who took the initiative to tease me. Let’s see how I deal with you tonight!”

In a few quick motions, he tugged off his clothes and pressed down over her.

Later, Zhang Qiao truly regretted it.

Mm… why had she provoked a fierce, charging wolf-dog in the first place?

After all, wolves have never been herbivores.

New Year’s Day was approaching. Just before the holiday, Zhang Qiao’s new restaurant in Jiangcheng officially opened.

The restaurant was called Kemanlou.

The name was chosen by Lin Tianyue. It went to a vote, and everyone unanimously approved.

Originally, Zhang Qiao had wanted something more elegant—names like Peach Blossom Retreat or Fragrant Tea Pavilion. But when she discussed it with Yingzi, Chen Gang, and the others, they all said customers wouldn’t even understand those names.

Kemanlou sounded good, rolled off the tongue easily, and carried a great meaning.

The minority obeys the majority. In the end, Zhang Qiao hung up the signboard for Kemanlou. Of course, she didn’t forget to add a subtitle underneath—Zhang’s Pickled Fish – Flagship Store.

The meaning of the new sign was indeed auspicious. From the trial opening onward, the restaurant was packed every single day.

Aside from the attractive presentation and delicious taste of the dishes, the reason it exploded in popularity right from the start was largely because Zhang’s Pickled Fish had already built a strong reputation.

Not only had several franchise branches opened in Jiangcheng, but the sour pickled vegetables she produced had also become a local specialty of Xiangshui County, with orders pouring in nonstop. Invisibly, it had already advertised Kemanlou.

To highlight the difference between the upscale restaurant and the small noodle shops, Zhang Qiao improved the pickled fish dish. Previously, the pickled fish noodles focused on generous soup at a low price. The fish slices in each bowl were limited—the main attraction was the sour and spicy flavor.

At Kemanlou, however, the dish centered on the fish itself. Tender, smooth slices of sour-spicy fish were drizzled with hot oil, releasing an irresistible aroma. A few flower petals were added as garnish, making it even more visually appealing. Customers could also choose different types of fish according to their taste.

Since the restaurant emphasized an elegant traditional Chinese style, Zhang Qiao even hired a musician to play the guzheng during meals. Even the waitresses’ uniforms were specially tailored into beautiful qipaos.

The waitresses were recruited locally in Jiangcheng, with an average height of 165 cm and striking looks. Just standing there, they were already a pleasing sight.

On opening day, Zhang Qiao also had Yingzi and Zhang Ling change into custom-made qipaos like hers.

Yingzi was fiery and passionate, so Zhang Qiao chose red for her. Her sister, gentle and reserved, suited purple best. As for Zhang Qiao herself, she wore a noble sapphire blue.

Yingzi and Zhang Ling had never worn such clothing before. After changing, they felt awkward and didn’t even know how to walk.

“Qiaoqiao, this dress shows too much! Look—half my thigh is exposed. How can I face people like this?”

Zhang Ling even wanted to find a needle and sew up the slit. “Exactly! It’s so form-fitting. Won’t people think we’re improper? And when you walk, your hips sway—it looks terrible!”

Zhang Qiao laughed nonstop at the two of them. “Sister, Yingzi, and you still think this is revealing? I specifically told the tailor to make the most conservative version. The slit barely reaches the knee. Besides, have you forgotten what I said before? Women should dress beautifully and learn to appreciate themselves. Yingzi, weren’t you secretly putting on makeup last time?”

Yingzi muttered, “But I’m not used to these high heels.”

“Oh, just wear them for a while. Make do. After the New Year, when you get married, you’ll have to wear them anyway. Consider this a rehearsal—give your Chen Gang a stunning surprise.”

Yingzi glanced at herself in the mirror again. She really did look beautiful. It was the first time she had seen herself like this.

Zhang Ling, who had recently begun treating her younger sister like a genius, nodded. “Qiaoqiao’s right. If we don’t wear them, the waitresses won’t dare to either. Yingzi, let’s just wear them.”

“Sister, you’re making progress,” Zhang Qiao teased.

She then gathered the waitresses and carefully instructed them—how to walk, how to use polite honorifics, how to smile gracefully without appearing flirtatious.

Once training was complete and the ceremonial opening cannons sounded, the restaurant instantly became bustling.

Chen Gang and Lin Tianyue were busy greeting guests. It was their first time seeing the women in qipaos. Lin Tianyue kept searching for Zhang Qiao. He felt she was especially graceful today. Whether it was her hair elegantly pinned up or the way she walked, she looked like a dignified lady stepping out of a classical painting. Every smile and glance made it impossible to look away.

Chen Gang was even more distracted. In between welcoming guests, he couldn’t help but sigh to Lin Tianyue, “Brother Yue, Sister-in-law is really something. They say the waitresses at Yuehai Hui are pretty, but that’s because they haven’t seen ours. What’s this outfit called again? Some kind of robe? Why does it look so tasteful?”

Lin Tianyue shot him a cold glance. “Chen Gang, tone it down. Isn’t your wife enough for you to look at?”

Just then, Yingzi approached. Chen Gang quickly withdrew his gaze and walked toward her.

He wrapped an arm around her slender waist. “Wife, you look amazing today. When we get married, wear something like this, okay?”

Embarrassed, Yingzi pushed his hand away. “Chen Gang, behave. Qiaoqiao said she’s having a different wedding dress custom-made for me. Even prettier than this.”

“Really? I think you’re already the most beautiful today. During the opening ceremony, I couldn’t take my eyes off you.”

“Chen Gang, you’re so greasy!”

Yingzi pouted in mock disgust. “Watching me? More like you were watching the pretty girls in the store.”

“No, no.”

“Forget it. I’m busy.”

Opening day was truly chaotic. Guests came in an endless stream. Many old friends came to show support. Zhou Junlin also arrived and praised the design endlessly, saying he hadn’t seen so many creative ideas even in the capital.

Gu Yu arrived late and sent two large flower baskets.

After sitting down with a cup of tea, he savored the fragrance and narrowed his eyes at the guzheng player performing softly behind the beaded curtain.

For a moment, he felt as if he had stolen half a day of leisure from a fleeting life.

Soon, Lin Tianyue came over with Zhang Qiao. “Oh, President Gu is here. Sorry, it’s so busy today—we haven’t properly hosted you.”

“What ‘President Gu’? Are you joking?” Gu Yu laughed. He gestured around the restaurant’s elegant yet innovative setup. “Sister-in-law, did you arrange all this?”

Zhang Qiao nodded. “Gu Yu, you’ve seen a lot. What do you think?”

Admiration rose in Gu Yu’s eyes.

“Not bad—really not bad. When Brother Yue asked me to invest earlier, I thought, how much profit can a restaurant really make? But now, Sister-in-law, I don’t think that anymore. You’re truly gifted in business. To come up with such fresh ideas—impressive, impressive!

No wonder my cousin’s place is deserted today. Looks like all his customers have been drawn here!”

Zhang Qiao raised her brows, thinking to herself: What gifted? She just had a bit more exposure and understood marketing slightly better than others.