By this time, hot pots had become widespread. Although other establishments also offered hot pot, their knife skills were limited, meaning they could neither slice the meat thinly nor cut large chunks of meat suitably for the dish. Liu Cunxiu, however, could effortlessly slice mutton into paper-thin pieces. When they first opened, they even specially invited the magistrate to taste it, which rapidly boosted the restaurant's popularity.
Though Liu Cunxiu had always been accustomed to hard work and following orders, she felt somewhat uncomfortable suddenly becoming a boss. When greeting guests in the main hall, she appeared extremely awkward. Realizing that changing a person's habits takes time, Feng Zhikuan arranged for her to work temporarily in the kitchen while he led Commander Wei and the others in welcoming the guests.
With Liu Cunxiu's wedding approaching, Han Yuling hurried back, knowing how important this was for Liu Cunxiu. Since it was Liu Cunxiu's first marriage, she knew nothing about the intimate matters between a man and a woman, whereas Wang Danlu, who had been married before, was relatively unconcerned about it. Consequently, Han Yuling pulled Liu Cunxiu into a room, undressed her, and patiently explained the facts of life. Liu Cunxiu listened with a face flushed with embarrassment.
Chapter 101