Chapter 1623 - 1618: Liu Chengzhi Tips Off Shuangshuang

Mu Qingqing went to learn needlework, while Housekeeper Liu stayed to listen to further instructions from Mrs. Liu.

"Madam, don’t you think the dowry you’re giving Miss Qingqing is a bit too generous?"

More than ten shops, some silver notes, and a few gold and silver jewelry.

Even the real eldest daughter back then didn’t have such a rich dowry.

She’s just an outsider, a goddaughter, why should she receive such good treatment?

"Housekeeper, I know what I’m doing!" replied Mrs. Liu.

"Yes, I understand!"

Housekeeper Liu, knowing Mrs. Liu’s temperament, had to swallow his opinions, however many he had.

"That’s all, you can leave now!" said Mrs. Liu.

The housekeeper nodded and left Mrs. Liu’s hall in a flash!

At the same time, Liu Chengzhi, who had been eavesdropping outside, also left.

His first task was to find Mu Shuangshuang.

Not for anything else, but because of those art books she gave him previously, Liu Chengzhi wanted to give a warning.

Although Liu Chengzhi was young, as the only young master of the Liu Family, everyone in the household had to accommodate him wherever he went.

Before long, he was on his way to the Chengfeng Restaurant where Mu Shuangshuang was.

Liu Chengzhi arrived at Chengfeng Restaurant by the afternoon.

Mu Shuangshuang was in the backyard with Wei Dacong, trying out new dishes.

Upon hearing the staff say someone was looking for her, and it was a child, Mu Shuangshuang had to put down what she was doing to see who it was!

Recognizing it was Liu Chengzhi, Mu Shuangshuang immediately wore a kind smile.

"What brings you here?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"I’ve come to give you a heads-up. I heard that your cousin and Housekeeper Liu have been here!" Liu Chengzhi said.

He spoke with certainty, suggesting he knew something.

"Why don’t you go to a private room upstairs? I’ll have someone brew some tea and prepare some snacks for you?" Mu Shuangshuang suggested.

"Huh?"

"Go on, it won’t cost you anything!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Liu Chengzhi’s face suddenly turned beet red.

"Who... who cares about a bit of money! Young master, I, am not short of money!"

Liu Chengzhi’s proud look made Mu Shuangshuang feel a little amused.

"Since you’re not short, please go ahead!"

Mu Shuangshuang gestured for Liu Chengzhi to go ahead.

She had met many children, but only Liu Chengzhi and Xue Zheng were the most mature ones.

Xue Zheng was only a few years older than Xiao Han and the others, while Liu Chengzhi had only been in elementary schooling for three years.

His knowledge and insights were unmatched, even by many adults.

Moreover, he never acted like his mother towards her and Chengfeng Restaurant, leaving a very good impression on Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang led Liu Chengzhi to the private room, and the staff followed her instructions, serving tea and snacks.

The snacks were fine, albeit oddly shaped, but they were still flavors Liu Chengzhi was familiar with.

But the tea, Liu Chengzhi looked at the white, milk-like substance in the bowl, which seemed to have small square chunks in it.

"What is this?" Liu Chengzhi asked Mu Shuangshuang, scooping a spoonful of the milk tea from the bowl.

"Milk tea! The chunks are taro balls, made with purple sweet potato and flour. Taste it!" Mu Shuangshuang replied.

"Is this... is this tasty?"

Being a child, Liu Chengzhi couldn’t help but be curious about unfamiliar foods.

Especially since Mu Shuangshuang’s creations had never disappointed him.

As a result, Liu Chengzhi was eagerly anticipating the bowl of "milk tea" in front of him!

He took a sip, finding it sweet but not cloying, just perfect.

As for the taro balls Mu Shuangshuang mentioned, he tried one and found it delicious too!

"I’ve never eaten anything like this before!" Liu Chengzhi commented.

"So, how does it taste?" Mu Shuangshuang eagerly awaited Liu Chengzhi’s verdict.

Turning his head awkwardly, Liu Chengzhi finally spoke after a while.

"It’s just okay!"

"Just okay? Then I’ll have to improve it! No other customers have tried it yet; I had the chef make it seeing as you came!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Hearing what Mu Shuangshuang said, Liu Chengzhi, after holding back for a while, deliberately acted impatient.

"When I say ’just okay,’ I mean it’s good! My standards are higher than most, you don’t need to change it!"

"Pfft!~" Mu Shuangshuang was amused by the little adult in front of her.

"What are you laughing at?" Liu Chengzhi’s face suddenly tightened.

"Nothing! I just wanted to know what you didn’t finish saying earlier! My cousin and Housekeeper Liu came, and then?"

Teasing a child was not something to brag about.

So Mu Shuangshuang quickly changed the topic.

Mentioning Mu Qingqing immediately brought a look of disdain to Liu Chengzhi’s face; he probably didn’t like this cousin much.

"Housekeeper Liu went back to the Liu Family and badmouthed you a lot, which angered my mother! Mu Qingqing also suggested hiring someone to ruin your restaurant, so watch out!

Young master warned you anyway, if you still mess up, then it’s your own stupidity!"

Liu Chengzhi had a look that said, "I told you, if you can’t make it, you’re a fool," as he gazed at Mu Shuangshuang.

This made Mu Shuangshuang feel both amused and helpless.

"Don’t worry, the very fact that I’ve stood up to them today means I know what might happen! But since you came to me, I’ll also tell you something in exchange!

If you can persuade your mother, it’s best; if not, I might take action against the Liu Family!"

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t hold back in front of Liu Chengzhi.

She knew Liu Chengzhi’s personality; if his mother was in the wrong, he wouldn’t side with her.

"Young master doesn’t care; after all, my dad left me enough money to live well in this lifetime!"

"..."

For a moment, Mu Shuangshuang felt that Liu Chengzhi was more suited to handling business than his mother; his mind was exceptionally sharp.

"In that case, I won’t hold back!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"By the way, the art book you gave me last time is gone. Can you draw more for me? I can pay you!" Liu Chengzhi asked.

The art book he mentioned was Garfield, which Mu Shuangshuang had drawn for him, but many stories were yet to be drawn.

Unfortunately, she didn’t have the time now.

"It might take a while; I’m busy with restaurant matters now, and I have to keep an eye on Mu Qingqing. Even my family has a pile of issues!"

As soon as Mu Shuangshuang finished her refusal, a look of disappointment flashed in Liu Chengzhi’s eyes.

Mu Shuangshuang had been gone for almost four months. During that time, Liu Chengzhi eagerly awaited her, frequently sending people to Chengfeng Restaurant to inquire.

He was always turned away. Now finally visiting in person, he still couldn’t see anything tangible.

Oh dear, how frustrating!

Liu Chengzhi looked up at the ceiling, feeling extremely down!

His lifeless demeanor made Mu Shuangshuang feel a bit guilty.

"Alright, alright, I’ll draw, I’ll draw, is that good enough for you?"

Liu Chengzhi’s behavior was something Mu Shuangshuang just couldn’t handle; she had no choice but to promise to draw a bit each day despite being busy.