Hao Ren continued with his daily routine for the coming fifteen days. The children had learned how to temper body from the cultivation techniques Hao Ren gave them. These days he had been earning enough money to but the techniques from the system mall. With Reni living with them, there was not issue of imparting the teachings.
During this time, Hao Ren had been regularly setting up his stall and he had gained quite a reputation in the city. A few days ago, the city guard came over to make trouble on purpose, but Reni sorted the matter by showing a letter of authorization with the city lord's seal on it.
The two of them had paid a big amount to the city lord to get this letter. The city guard were acting strictly but they mellowed out after seeing the letter. Reni traced the people and found that the Tao Family was pulling the strings from the shadows.
Hao Ren had not operated at his full capacity or he would have started the battle with the Tao Family already. He was dividing his time between teaching the children and setting up the stall to make people curious about himself.
Today was the day the restaurant will be opening. Hao Ren looked at the children and said, "Jian, Peng, you both will mind the two private rooms, and escort the rich people there. The rest of you will stay on the ground floor, there are ten tables and you will mind those tables. Today you will be tested, everyone knows what you need to do?"
The boys nodded, and Hao Ren watched them all before he turned his attention to the pretty girls. He said, "Lan, Jill, you will take lead in sorting the orders, and everyone else will help me handle the ingredients. Okay?"
The girls nodded crisply. In the past few days, they have taken to Hao Ren's gentle behavior and warmth. Lan even mustered courage to ask him if they could call him big brother. Hao Ren was more than happy to have seven little sisters. The youngest among the girls was Si, she was just seven years old, so she had one task, and that was to sit and look after Yin.
The tiny snake did not like to stay near heat. This little one looked very fragile but she was very clever, and none of the kids could escape her keen gaze. Hao Ren almost wanted to appoint her as the monitor but he did not wish to put too many responsibilities on her shoulder.
Hao Ren looked at Reni and said, "Sister Reni, you will have to handle the cash counter, and also the front. You are the face of the crescent moon, and your strength would be a good help for us."
Reni nodded as the people moved through the streets, and headed for the restaurant. The lady did not mind following Hao Ren. Earlier she used to think what talent does Hao Ren have apart from the sense of business and being related to Hao Mei, but in the past twenty days, he has climbed the middle level of the core establishment realm.
This was the pace that only the pride of heavens warriors had when cultivating.
What she did not know was that Hao Ren had been using the Moon Time Accelerating Hourglass. He was trading one day from his life span for ten days of acceleration. Thankfully he had a special physique that was also helping him refine the spiritual energy at a faster pace.
Initially, Hao Ren could have advanced at a faster pace, but he decided to refine his physique at the same time which slowed down his progress significantly.
When they reached the hotel, Hao Ren received Han Lingshi's connection in his mind, and he said, "I miss you."
Han Lingshi on the other side smiled and said, "How come I connect to you twice a day and you say the same thing? Do you really love me that much?"
Hao Ren replied affirmatively and said, "Today I will go and set up the food stall. I will grow from small to big."
Han Lingshi nodded and replied, "Make good food, but take care of your health. Do not touch anything after you cut the garlic. Last time you almost hurt your eye."
Hao Ren recalled how he almost touched his eyes with his hands stained with garlic. He smiled and thanked her for the reminder and asked how things were at home and Han Lingshi told him that everyone was doing good, and that she was also learning the art of war and his parents were teaching her martial arts as well.
Hao Ren nodded and told her to look after her as it could be dangerous. The two chatted for a bit, before Han Lingshi left home. She would call him in the morning only and night. Hao Ren really wished to tell her about the time flow but then thinking how it would effect her, he held back.
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Hao Ren raised his brow and chuckled as he said, "Such a timely reward system, you are great."
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Hao Ren sighed, and they all reached the restaurant. The crowd of his regular customers was already queued up. When the people saw Hao Ren, they found him bypassing them, and walking up to a newly set up restaurant.
The crowd was stunned and then Hao Ren turned around to look at them and said, "Everyone, thank you for your love and support. These past few days, I have enjoyed cooking for you one by one, but from today onwards, you can sit down in the restaurant and enjoy a meal with ease. The price and the taste remains the same. I guarantee you that."
At this moment, a discordant voice echoed from the crowd, "Tch, if only speaking was equivalent to your words?"
Hao Ren smiled at the person and said, "Sir, if you ate my food, and after that if you are able to stick to your opinion that I am a talker, I will be your slave. I swear on heavens."