Watching as two young men turned back to the beautiful young widow Gao Hui's bun shop, they were going to buy more buns.

Xiu Ju's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Shen Qiang, did you give her the Datong River bun recipe?"

Shen Qiang smiled and said indifferently, "What I taught her is a taste even better than Datong River's buns."

Xiu Ju's eyes shimmered brightly, and at that moment, more and more people began to walk by, holding buns and nibbling on them.

"So delicious, truly worthy of Provincial City. Even a one-yuan bun can taste this good. When I go home, I'll buy some more to take back for my wife and child to try."

"Oh my, these buns are amazing."

"Mmm mmm, really both cheap and tasty, so fragrant, even better than the buns I had at the hotel with the boss last time."

"These buns are awesome, I'll come back at noon."

"Really fantastic, not only is the owner beautiful, but the taste of these buns is also so authentic."

The passing crowd couldn't stop praising.

Having not eaten breakfast, Xiu Ju watched them eat their buns as they walked, and couldn't help but secretly swallow her saliva, saying, "Let's get off, let's get off, let's go eat some buns too."

Shen Qiang frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "You go ahead, just bring a few back for me."

Xiu Ju was taken aback, looking at Shen Qiang with astonishment, "You don't want to see her?"

Shen Qiang looked at Xiu Ju calmly and said, "You said last night, if I can't wholeheartedly accept her, then I shouldn't go and flirt with her, so I think I need some time to think carefully about how she and I should get along."

Xiu Ju laughed, raised an eyebrow, and said, "I see your machismo is at work again. You like her, she has feelings for you, the reason you're hesitating is actually because you're afraid of people talking, afraid of losing face, afraid of being said to have found yourself a young widow."

Shen Qiang frowned, "If you continue, you're going to anger me."

Xiu Ju rolled her eyes, turned, got off the car, and said, "Then just sit in the car and wait."

With a bang, she slammed the car door shut and walked toward the beautiful young widow Gao Hui's bun shop.

Sitting in the quieted-down car.

Shen Qiang calmly watched the many passersby holding buns and beaming with joy, but he had no interest in listening to what they were saying.

In fact, Shen Qiang was not short on women.

Not only that, the women around him were each more beautiful and formidable than the last.

And without exception, they were all virgins.

But Gao Hui was not.

When he met Gao Hui, she was already a young widow with a child.

Shen Qiang admitted, although it might sound somewhat sleazy, he was infatuated with her snowy, voluptuous body, her shy smile, and also admired her stubbornness in persistently struggling against adversity without ever bowing her head.

Yet reason told Shen Qiang that after helping her become successful, to watch her from a distance was what he should most be doing.

Because this was a relationship that should never have started in the first place.

Half an hour later.

Xiu Ju came back holding buns.

The moment she got into the car.

The enticing aroma of the steamed buns made Shen Qiang's mouth water.

He grabbed a bun from Xiu Ju, who was wolfing them down with gusto.

Shen Qiang took a bite.

The unique flavor of thyme elevated the taste of the fresh meat to the extreme; as soon as it entered his mouth, Shen Qiang felt as if all the taste buds, numbed by ordinary food, were suddenly revitalized. The unique taste, which would be too cloying if more and too bland if less, hit just the right spot, providing an ultimate sense of satisfaction.

So much so that even Shen Qiang ate with great relish.

For a long time, neither of the two in the car spoke.

Not until they had finished the buns.

Only then did Xiu Ju, with sparkling eyes, excitedly say, "This might be the most delicious bun I've had in all the places I've traveled across the country."

After speaking, she stared at Shen Qiang and complained, "With buns this delicious, why don't you make them at home? Also, I think you could hand them over to Datong River; such a delicacy would surely take Datong River's business to new heights!"

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Datong River's fame is already enough, even with this bun, it wouldn't fundamentally enhance Datong River's status. More importantly, if Datong River's customers were all queuing up to buy buns, it would be a disaster for Datong River."

"Because buns, by nature, cannot support the huge expenses of Datong River, you can't expect customers, after munching on a few buns, to have their appetite increased and order a whole table of dishes."

Looking at Xiu Ju, who was taken aback, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Moreover, the reason why buns are so popular is because they are cheap and down-to-earth. If sold at Datong River, how much would they cost? Too expensive, and they wouldn't be worth it. Too cheap, and they would lower Datong River's class. So, it's good to leave it with her."

Xiu Ju laughed, "That sounds reasonable, but I know it's just your selfishness."

...

After eating the buns,

Bianyi called and asked Shen Qiang to come to Antique Street to take over Ancient Moon Pavilion and the other properties.

Shen Qiang had Xiu Ju return the rented car.

Then, driving his own sports car, he took Xiu Ju straight to Antique Street.

As soon as Shen Qiang arrived,

he saw Xu Nan, Bai Jiao, Boss Ma, Sun Kaiping, and many other big and small business owners from Antique Street waiting there.

"Congratulations, Shen Qiang," Xu Nan said with a smile. "I didn't expect that. I thought Xu Duo Bao was already the limit of your success in the antique industry just a short while ago, but in just a few days, Ancient Moon Pavilion and the other properties are yours."

Lowering her voice, Xu Nan stepped closer to Shen Qiang and said with a light laugh, "And I heard you took over both businesses for two billion, booting them out of the game. That's a ruthless move, considering I know Ancient Moon Pavilion may have a lot of fakes but also not a few genuine items worth at least seven or eight hundred million, and the antiques from the other place are worth at least two or three billion."

Smelling the unique feminine fragrance emanating from Xu Nan, Shen Qiang smiled and asked, "What are you implying?"

Xu Nan laughed, "My business hasn't been good lately."

Shen Qiang smiled, "I got it. I'll optimize Xu Duo Bao's thirty-six treasures; the items we weed out, I can give to you to auction off, how's that?"

Xu Nan's eyes curved in a smile, "Then I'll thank you in advance."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Shen Qiang heard Bai Jiao interject, "Ha, you two flirt all you want in front of me, I don't mind, but if Ms. Xu's business isn't doing well, it means mine is doing great, so from a competent businessman's perspective, Cheng Xinyi would be a better choice for your auction business."

"Flat-chested ones should stay quiet," Xu Nan retorted with raised eyebrows and a cold voice.

Bai Jiao laughed proudly, "I've recently been taking Datong River's breast enhancement herbal meals, today I am no longer the plain Wu Xia Amon."

With her eyes curved in amusement, Xu Nan mockingly said while looking at Bai Jiao, "A grown steamed bun is still just a steamed bun!"

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