The Boss is Reborn with his Little Fairy

Before the sun set, Wen Qiangguo’s braised delicacies were finally ready. The entire yard was filled with the aroma of braised dishes.

Wen Ke’an hadn’t tasted the braised dishes made by her father’s own hands for a long time. Ever since her father passed away, every festival and holiday would make her miss the braised dishes he used to make. Gu Ting knew how much she longed for her father’s braised dishes, and over the years, he had bought almost every type of braised delicacy available in the area for her, but none of them tasted the same as the ones her father made.

Seeing her daughter unable to resist peeking into the pot, Wen Qiangguo knew she wanted to taste it. He scooped out a duck wing from the pot, blew on it, and handed it to Wen Ke’an, saying, “This one tastes even better when it cools down a bit!”

Wen Ke’an took it and couldn’t wait to take a bite. The duck wing was particularly flavorful, with tender and juicy meat, and it had a unique spiciness. Combined with Wen Qiangguo’s secret sauce, it had an extraordinary and delicious taste.

“Dad, it’s so delicious!” Wen Ke’an quickly finished the duck wing and couldn’t help but lick her fingertips, giving a thumbs-up in praise, “I feel like I could eat three bowls of rice!”

“Hahaha, deal! Dad will watch you eat three bowls of rice!” Wen Qiangguo laughed.

A cool evening breeze swept through the small courtyard, bringing bursts of laughter and joy.

Wen Qiangguo packed some food for the neighbors upstairs and coincidentally received some spare ribs in return. Soon, Liu Qing also returned home from work, and they had dinner directly in the courtyard.

As the moon rose, stars began to appear in the sky.

Wen Qiangguo sat on a recliner outside, enjoying the coolness, while Liu Qing watered the flowers in the yard. Lazy Da Ju followed her, stretching out its paws to catch butterflies.

After finishing a set of exam papers, Wen Ke’an came out of her room, and saw her father smoking in the yard again.

Seeing Wen Ke’an come out, Wen Qiangguo quickly extinguished the cigarette in his hand.

Wen Qiangguo knew that Wen Ke’an didn’t like the smell of tobacco, so he hardly ever smoked in front of his daughter. When he saw Wen Ke’an approaching, he even waved his hand to disperse the surrounding smoke faster.

Observing her father’s actions, Wen Ke’an paused for a moment. It reminded her that she had always been sensitive to the smell of cigarettes since she was a child.

In her past life, not long after her parents passed away, during those difficult days, she had experienced even worse smells than tobacco, and nobody cared about her feelings or tried to dissipate those smells from around her.

Wen Ke’an’s eyes became a little moist, but she suppressed the grievances and emotions in her heart, trying to maintain a composed demeanor. She took a deep breath, walked to Wen Qiangguo’s side, and glanced at the cigarette butt under his feet, asking softly, “Dad, is something bothering you recently?”

Wen Qiangguo didn’t speak immediately, lowering his head. After a while, he looked up at Wen Ke’an and jokingly said with a smile, “Dad’s legs are not functioning well. I’m pretty much a useless person now.”

Wen Ke’an understood her father’s anxiety. Although her father appeared cheerful and optimistic, he couldn’t earn a living now, which made him feel desolate and distressed.

In her previous life, because of her emotional struggles, her family focused all their energy on her. Worried that she might do something drastic, her father stayed at home with her. Unfortunately, his legs were neglected for too long, and without timely treatment, they developed some problems, causing intense pain on rainy days.

During that time, her father had many things he wanted to do, but his physical condition prevented him from doing anything. After she recovered, her father seemed to lose his fighting spirit for life, spending his days sitting at home, visibly becoming more and more frail day by day.

The pot of braised dishes in the courtyard had not been put away yet, and there were some leftovers. Suddenly, a great idea popped into Wen Ke’an’s mind, and she tentatively asked, “Dad, have you ever considered setting up a stall?”

Wen Qiangguo was taken aback, “A stall?”

Wen Ke’an nodded earnestly, “Your braised dishes are so delicious. If you sell them at a stall, many people will love them!”

Wen Qiangguo thought about it for a while, still hesitant, “Really?”

“Really, Dad, your braised dishes are the best in the world!” Wen Ke’an praised without hesitation.

After hearing Wen Ke’an’s suggestion, Wen Qiangguo seriously pondered it for a whole night. He indeed thought setting up a stall was a good idea. It would offer flexible working hours, and his health could handle it. Moreover, it could earn some money to support the family, which was much better than being idle at home.

Once the decision was made, the father and daughter wasted no time. Every morning when Wen Ke’an went for her jog, she would visit nearby markets to find out where there were available spaces for a stall. Meanwhile, Wen Qiangguo prepared the materials and a small cart at home.

In the end, Wen Ke’an settled on a night market not far away. It had a large flow of people, and the stalls were relatively easy to occupy.

On that afternoon, Wen Qiangguo prepared some braised dishes. Since it was their first time setting up a stall and they were worried about not selling everything, he didn’t make too much, just a small pot of duck wings.

Wen Ke’an changed into clean clothes. She had lost quite a bit of weight these days and now weighed around 120 pounds. The excess fat on her face had reduced, revealing her delicate and beautiful features.

With everything ready, the father and daughter were all set to go to the night market.

They arrived a bit early, and there weren’t many customers yet, but some stalls were already taken. It was Wen Ke’an’s first time setting up a stall, so she had no experience. Eventually, they found an inconspicuous corner with an empty spot.

Beside them was an elderly lady selling flower bracelets. Since there weren’t many customers yet, Wen Qiangguo noticed that the old lady was having her meal, so he picked some good duck wings and offered them to her as a gift.

The old lady was also very kind-hearted and in return, she gave Wen Ke’an a handmade flower bracelet. The bracelet was woven by the old lady herself, with small white flowers emitting a faint fragrance.

After Wen Ke’an put on the bracelet, the old lady smiled and said, “You are such a beautiful young girl.”

Wen Ke’an’s eyes curved as she thanked the old lady with a warm voice, “Thank you, Grandma.”

Since there was still some time before the night market would get busy, Wen Ke’an chatted with the old lady for a while. The old lady had been running her stall here for many years, and she knew the place like the back of her hand. She knew every corner and which spots were more favorable for business.

“This location is not very good; not many people pass by here. Next time, you should look for a spot towards the west,” the old lady suggested.

Taking the advice into consideration, Wen Ke’an and Wen Qiangguo decided that they would move to a better spot the next time they set up their stall. The elderly lady’s kindness and guidance gave them more confidence in their new venture. They thanked the old lady and bid her farewell before preparing to relocate their stall to a more promising location.

“Okay, Grandma,” Wen Ke’an earnestly took note of the advice.

As the sky gradually darkened, it was already 8 PM. Just as the elderly lady had mentioned, because of the slightly remote location, not many people passed by their stall. Many had already bought plenty of snacks from other vendors and only glanced at the duck wings without any desire to purchase them.

After three hours of selling, they had hardly sold any duck wings. Wen Qiangguo’s confidence was visibly shaken, but he smiled and comforted Wen Ke’an, saying, “Luckily, we didn’t make too many this time. We can give some to our neighbors when we go back home, so it won’t be wasted.”

Wen Ke’an was not ready to give up; she firmly believed that her dad’s braised dishes were truly delicious and that there must be people who would love them. After thinking for a moment, she looked at Wen Qiangguo and said, “Dad, cut a few duck wings into small pieces. Let’s prepare some samples.”

With only a few duck wings, Wen Qiangguo didn’t hesitate and promptly cut them into small pieces as per Wen Ke’an’s request.

Wen Ke’an carried the cut braised dishes to attract customers in front of the stall. Growing up learning dance, she possessed a unique aura, and although she hadn’t completely slimmed down yet, she still attracted the attention of many people. Her soft voice and gentle manner made it hard for anyone to refuse the invitation from the pretty young lady.

The crowd around them grew, with some people curious enough to come over voluntarily.

The samples Wen Ke’an offered were quickly finished, and as she prepared to get more, she noticed that the small pot of braised dishes in front of her father had been completely sold out.

Wen Qiangguo packed up the last portion of braised dishes, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and smiled at the customers who didn’t get the duck wings, saying, “I’m sorry, but we’re out of braised dishes for today.”

“Ah, is it all gone? I just had a taste, and it was really delicious! Will you be here tomorrow?” Several young ladies gathered around the stall, looking at the empty pot with disappointment.

“We’ll be here tomorrow, and if you come, I’ll give you some extra duck wings.”

“Great! Thank you, Uncle!”

After the customers in front of the stall left, Wen Qiangguo stared at the empty pot for a while. In just half an hour, everything had been sold.

Seeing the empty pot, Wen Qiangguo felt a sense of achievement he hadn’t experienced in a long time.

“Dad, I told you that many people would love it.”

“Mm.” Wen Qiangguo’s face lit up with wrinkles, showing how happy he was.

“Let’s go, let’s pack up and go home!”

On their first day, they didn’t prepare too much, and they made around seven to eight hundred yuan in total sales. After deducting the costs, they earned around two to three hundred yuan. Though it wasn’t a significant amount, it was enough to pleasantly surprise Wen Qiangguo.

On their way back home in the evening, Wen Qiangguo specifically bought a beautiful potted flower for Liu Qing.

“Your mom has been working so hard these days; I hope this can make her happy.” Wen Qiangguo held the flower pot in his arms and said happily.

“It’s what you bought; Mom will definitely love it.”

As soon as they arrived home, they saw the tea set still left untouched in the living room, indicating that someone had visited in the evening.

Wen Qiangguo, who was originally in a good mood, instantly turned serious. Only when he saw Liu Qing coming out of the kitchen did he slightly relax.

“Are those people here again?” Wen Qiangguo asked Liu Qing.

“Yes,” Liu Qing replied, walking to the table to clean up the teacups. She spoke softly, “We don’t have much money right now, so we can only appease them for a few more days. But don’t worry, the person who came today is my cousin, and he’s easy to talk to.”

“How was it today?” Liu Qing finished tidying up and looked at Wen Qiangguo with a warm smile.

“Not bad, we made a few hundred bucks,” Wen Qiangguo’s mood improved as well. He handed the potted flower to Liu Qing and said, “This is for you.”

“It’s such a beautiful flower,” Liu Qing’s eyes couldn’t hide her delight. She always loved taking care of plants, let alone when it was a gift from her husband.

Wen Qiangguo puffed his chest out and smiled at Liu Qing, saying seriously, “You don’t have to work so hard anymore; let your husband take care of you.”

Wen Ke’an couldn’t bear to watch any longer and headed back to her room. She was no longer a child, and she was well aware of the family’s situation. The visitors who came tonight were probably here for money, as the family owed a lot due to her and her father’s medical treatments.

In her previous life, her parents bore all the burdens and worked tirelessly to repay the debts. In the end, they had to sell this small house to clear the debt. Although the house wasn’t big, it had been her home for over a decade, and Wen Ke’an didn’t want to see it sold.

She turned on her computer and started writing. She had a contract with a platform that allowed her to write both short and long pieces. The platform also had its own magazine, and well-written articles could be selected for publication with extra payment. Comparatively, writing short pieces provided more money and quicker pay. In just one night, Wen Ke’an finished writing a short piece and was now waiting for the editor’s review.

In the early morning, Wen Ke’an returned from her morning run and saw that Wen Qiangguo had already bought some fresh duck wings and duck heads from the nearby market. This time, he prepared a larger quantity, filling up a big basin.

Wen Ke’an understood her father’s heart, he must be eager to earn money quickly to support the family.

During breakfast, Wen Ke’an noticed that her mother seemed absent-minded, constantly glancing towards her father in the yard. After taking a sip of soy milk, Wen Ke’an asked softly, “Mom, why do you keep sneaking glances at Dad?”

Surprised that her secret was discovered by her daughter, Liu Qing shifted her gaze away and smiled, “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen your dad like this.”

Wen Ke’an took a bite of her fried dough stick and teased, “Is Dad handsome?”

Liu Qing lowered her eyes, smiled, and then turned her head to look at Wen Qiangguo in the yard again. She nodded earnestly and said, “The way your dad has regained his determination is really handsome.”

-End of Chapter-