First update,

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Director Ye's courtesy and warmth made Qin Fang feel a bit guilty, but he also knew it was motivated by self-interest, so he accepted it comfortably and rightfully.

After this meal, the relationship between Qin Fang and Director Ye had improved significantly. Director Ye also made it very clear that in Ninghai, as long as he could help, he, Ye Heng, would never shirk his duty.

This promise was both offensive and defensive and was indeed the greatest commitment the old fox Ye Heng could offer. After all, Ninghai is the capital of Jiangnan Province, and his power as a city bureau chief was significant, but not without limits. There were the city's Party Committee and Municipal Government to consider, not to mention the direct oversight of the Provincial Department and the Party Committee and Provincial Government looming over him.

Nevertheless, Qin Fang was pleased with the promise. At least the issue between him and Ye Xiang had been thoroughly resolved, and he didn't have to worry about Ye Heng settling accounts with him after the fact.

Both parties enjoyed the meal thoroughly, and a fair amount of liquor was consumed. Ye Heng's capacity for alcohol was remarkable; half a jin down and his face hadn't reddened in the slightest. However, Ye Heng was still worried about his son Ye Xiang's condition, so Qin Fang took the initiative to break up the gathering and return to wait for Ye Xiang to wake up.

They waited at the hospital for about another hour. As Ye Xiang lay on the bed and suddenly let out a thunderous fart, Qin Fang knew that Ye Xiang had woken up and quickly slipped out of the ward.

Almost simultaneously with the fart blast, Ye Xiang, who had been unconscious for a long time, suddenly bounced out of bed, quickly scanned the ward, and immediately rushed toward the bathroom.

With a bang, the door shut.

Everyone was bewildered by the sudden turn of events, and their ears clearly picked up a series of noises from inside the bathroom, the sound of excretion that lasted quite a while.

"Xiao Qin, is Xiao Xiang...?"

Ye Heng's face was also filled with concern. He walked up to Qin Fang and couldn't help but inquire.

"It's alright, this is a normal reaction! His body is extremely weak, so I just took the liberty of helping him detox..."

Qin Fang smiled. The ordeal was a bit frightening, and Ye Xiang would be drained from the ordeal, but after recovery, he would be much more energetic. Although he couldn't become strong all at once, his condition was much better than before when his body was hollowed out by indulgence in alcohol and sex.

"As long as he's fine, that's good..."

Reassured, Ye Heng waited quietly for Ye Xiang to come out of the bathroom.

"Director Ye, since Ye Xiang has woken up, I should be going. With just a bit of recuperation, he'll be bouncing around in no time!"

With his task accomplished, Qin Fang naturally said his goodbyes. He was well aware that the recently awakened Ye Xiang would not want his company. Staying any longer would not be a good thing.

"Alright, I'll have Xiao Li escort you..."

Ye Heng understood as well and didn't insist. He immediately assigned one of his police officers to give Qin Fang a ride on the way.

"Officer Li, please take me to Nanhu Road..."

Qin Fang wasn't heading back to his university but rather to Fang Feixue in the city center, the restaurant he had just taken over not long ago, where the final preparations were being made for the opening.

This Officer Li did not hesitate. Being a direct subordinate of Director Ye, he had long heard of Qin Fang's reputation. He had thought that Director Ye would deal with Qin Fang, but to his surprise, it turned out that Director Ye was actually eager to court Qin Fang's favor.

With his superior behaving as such, how could he, a mere private, not be perceptive? If his rank weren't so low, he would be keen to cultivate a good relationship with Qin Fang.

The hospital was not particularly far from Nanhu Road. Qin Fang had visited the place a few times before. Under his direction, they soon found the Ninghai Main Store of Fang Feixue.

"Young Master Qin, do you own this restaurant?"

This police officer named Li Qiming figured it out upon seeing the restaurant's name. Although it was somewhat presumptuous, he still cautiously asked a question.

"Yes, it's mine. I started off small, and now I'm planning to expand the business!"

Qin Fang wasn't surprised that Officer Li knew about his business, and he admitted it without any hesitation.

Officer Li nodded, not explicitly expressing anything but clearly taking note of this location.

Because this main store had not opened yet, only Uncle Fang was overseeing the place with a few waitstaff, busy with decorations, purchasing necessities, preparing uniform attire, and so on... Clearly, there was no meal to be had, so Qin Fang let Li Qiming know before sending him on his way.

But Li Qiming was quite astute; he got the opening date from Qin Fang, then left with a cheerful demeanor.

"Uncle Fang, busy with work?"

After sending off Li Qiming, Qin Fang entered the store and saw Uncle Fang busy directing the waitstaff in the final cleaning. Qin Fang greeted him casually.

"Xiao Qin, your timing is perfect. I was just about to report the situation to you!"

Uncle Fang saw Qin Fang and immediately broke into a smile, dismissing his subordinates to continue working as he came over to report the current progress of the preparations.

During the busy days Qin Fang had had, the main store of Fang Feixue was finally ready. Today was the last day of cleaning, and then they were just waiting for the reserved opening day, which was only a few days away.

"For these few days, we'll temporarily close the university town branch and let Wen Yi and the others all come over. Since we're opening, we need to make an impression, and the first shot must be a success!"

The university town branch of Fang Feixue had always been very busy, with queues forming at mealtimes. Wen Yi and the chief chefs were the busiest. Qin Fang planned to let them rest for a few days to be in top form for the grand opening of the Fang Feixue main store and the Food Carnival a week later.

"Xiao Qin, I have something to tell you..."

Uncle Fang naturally nodded in agreement with Qin Fang's suggestion, but he hesitated as if he had more to say.

"Uncle Fang, do you have any difficulties? Just tell me, and as long as I can handle it, I'll definitely help you…" Qin Fang held Uncle Fang in high respect; he had been taking care of the Fang Feixue branch for the past few months, which saved Qin Fang a lot of worry.

"As you've seen, the shop has grown bigger, and there are more people. I'm an old man now, isn't it time to have someone else manage it?"

To Qin Fang's surprise, Uncle Fang was actually suggesting stepping down voluntarily.

Qin Fang fell silent, "That's fine, let's recruit a new hall manager, and hand over the responsibilities to him. You only need to supervise things in the shop!"

Uncle Fang wasn't actually that old—just over fifty—but Qin Fang could tell that he lacked confidence in himself, so he didn't insist. However, having him supervise was very appropriate.

"That works..."

Uncle Fang had no objection to this arrangement and immediately agreed.

There were only three days left until the opening of Fang Feixue, and they needed to recruit a hall manager. Although the time was tight, there was a place called the talent market.

Originally, Qin Fang and Uncle Fang were supposed to go together, but Tang Feifei also came to join in the fun. Uncle Fang, not wanting to intrude on Qin Fang and Tang Feifei's private world, volunteered to stay and take care of the store, so it ended up being just Qin Fang and Tang Feifei who came for the recruitment.

After setting up the recruitment booth, Qin Fang and the others didn't have much prepared, just a simple recruitment poster with several requirements listed. Qin and Tang sat there waiting for job seekers to arrive.

These days, the employment rate for college graduates was terrible, and most were arrogant yet incompetent. There were many job seekers, but very few who actually had the capability and level required.

Fang Feixue was looking for experienced managers, so those fresh college graduates were directly ruled out, especially since they would need relevant hotel or catering majors even to be considered.

However, with Qin Fang and Tang Feifei sitting there, a considerable crowd gathered. Several self-proclaimed handsome young men kept squeezing toward Qin Fang's side, handing over their resumes one after another, all reluctant to give them to Qin Fang but eagerly stuffing them into Tang Feifei's hands.

Seeing this, Qin Fang got really annoyed. Without even looking at the resumes, he threw them aside.

He was looking to hire someone who could manage Fang Feixue, not to find a rival in love for himself, not to mention having to pay a salary to this rival...

"What's the matter? Jealous?"

Tang Feifei, seeing Qin Fang's overwhelming jealousy, beamed with a beautiful smile and couldn't help but tease him.

"I am jealous! Those toads think they can pursue my Feifei; they should be thankful I haven't beaten them up yet..."

Qin Fang felt no embarrassment, showing his jealousy openly.

"Hmph, then you better behave, or if you make me angry, watch me kick you..."

Tang Feifei's smile bloomed even more, looking like a beautiful flower, but her words were firm.

"You wouldn't dare!"

Qin Fang immediately struck a fierce pose, then wrapped his arm around her, pulling Tang Feifei into his embrace and looked around proudly at the envious and jealous young men.

"Stop messing around... Lots of people are looking!"

Tang Feifei's face turned red with shyness. The intimacy she shared with Qin Fang was mostly just holding hands, and such close hugs were rare, let alone in front of hundreds of onlookers.

"Let them look, who cares!"

Qin Fang was defiant, completely unaffected by the many sharp gazes.

"I can't be bothered with you! I'm going to the restroom..."

Tang Feifei rolled her eyes at him and then, struggling out of Qin Fang's embrace, she went off to the restroom.

Qin Fang wasn't too concerned about that; they had been sitting there for quite a while, and although they'd received many resumes, not a single one seemed reliable. He was getting frustrated himself, not to mention Tang Feifei. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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