I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 381: Officer, what's the matter?

The kitchen was filled with the rich aroma of herbs and ingredients. The two people moved with practiced speed and skill, as if they were playing a tense yet orderly kitchen symphony.

Suddenly, a commotion arose at the door.

"Boss, do you still have Tiger's Might? We've been waiting for ages!" a customer shouted impatiently.

"Don't rush, don't rush, it'll be ready soon!" Fang Xiaoxiao responded loudly, her voice carrying a hint of fatigue and helplessness.

Fang Rourou wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with a smile, "It seems our medicinal cuisine is really popular. It's worth the effort."

Fang Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Yes, but no matter how busy we are, we have to ensure quality and not ruin our reputation."

Before long, a new batch of "Tiger's Might" was ready.

Fang Xiaoxiao personally carried the food to the guests' tables, and seeing their satisfied expressions, she felt a sense of accomplishment and joy.

As the days went by, the restaurant's business continued to thrive, like a burning bonfire that grew brighter and brighter.

However, as "Tiger's Divine Might" gained more and more fame, it also attracted some jealousy and trouble.

One day, a burly, muscular stranger walked into the restaurant.

"I've heard you have some kind of magical tiger's might here. I'd like to see if it's really that powerful." The man's tone was provocative and disdainful, his eyes fixed fiercely on Fang Xiaoxiao.

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Why don't you give it a try, sir?"

The man scoffed, "If it doesn't work, I won't give up!"

Looking at the defiant man before her, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly made a decision. A resolute glint flashed in her bright eyes as she thought to herself: Since you're so ungrateful, I'll teach you a lesson. Therefore, she decided to increase the dosage of his medicine.

Upon hearing Fang Xiaoxiao's decision, the man showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he nonchalantly plopped down, picked up his chopsticks, and began wolfing down his food, muttering as he ate, "Hmph, I'll see just how powerful he is!" He appeared fearless and unapproachable.

The fat man stared wide-eyed at the man's actions and couldn't help but give Fang Xiaoxiao a thumbs up, saying with admiration, "Miss Fang, I, the fat man, am truly impressed by your courage!" His round face was filled with amazement.

Pei Yan frowned, looking confused and puzzled, secretly pondering Fang Xiaoxiao's intentions.

Fang Rourou stood in the corner, her head almost touching her chest, her cheeks flushed, too shy to look at the scene before her, thinking to herself: This is too embarrassing.

The next day, the sun shone brightly as usual, but the atmosphere in the restaurant was shattered by a sobbing figure. The man stumbled into the restaurant like a lost dog.

His face was as pale as paper, his eyes were red and swollen, tears streamed down his face, and he staggered as if he might fall at any moment.

"Miss Fang, please save me!" The man collapsed in front of Fang Xiaoxiao, tightly hugging her legs with both hands, crying desperately, his voice filled with fear and despair.

Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward, squatted down, and carefully examined the man's condition. His abdomen was severely swollen, bulging high like a balloon about to burst—a truly frightening sight.

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, her face showing difficulty, and slowly said, "Your condition is too serious. I'm afraid I can't save you. The only way is to cut it off." Her tone was serious and heavy.

Upon hearing this, the man's eyes widened in shock, and terror instantly filled his face. Then, his body began to tremble, a wet patch appeared in his crotch, and a pungent smell of urine filled the air.

Hearing the commotion, the surrounding crowd gathered curiously. They pointed and whispered among themselves, their faces showing a mixture of sympathy and schadenfreude.

In this chaotic moment, Li Laoliu appeared like an annoying fly. With his signature sarcastic smile on his face, he sneered in a shrill voice, "Fang Xiaoxiao, you're deliberately trying to trick me, aren't you!" His narrow eyes were full of malice.

Upon seeing this, Pei Yan's anger surged instantly. Without saying a word, he raised his hand and slapped Li Laoliu hard across the face, shouting, "Shut your stinking mouth!" The slap was loud and hard, and Li Laoliu was spun around on the spot, leaving a clear handprint on his face.

Li Laoliu was stunned by the sudden slap and immediately cowered. He covered his face, his eyes filled with fear, and dared not utter another word.

Ignoring everything around him, the man kept pleading with Fang Xiaoxiao, "Miss Fang, please, please don't cut me! I'll never do it again!" His voice trembled, filled with endless fear and pleas.

Fang Xiaoxiao looked at his pitiful appearance and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, but she maintained a serious expression on her face and said, "It's fine if you don't cut it, then starting today, you will drink a bucket of oil every day."

The man was stunned upon hearing this, his face showing disbelief and distress. But the thought of the horrific scene of his abdomen being cut open made him grit his teeth and say, "Fine, I'll drink!" With that, the man left the restaurant, looking utterly dejected.

The people in the restaurant couldn't help but burst into laughter at this comical scene.

Time flew by like flowing water, and the restaurant's business remained booming. On this particular day, sunlight streamed through the windows into the restaurant's lobby, bathing it in a golden glow. Fang Xiaoxiao sat at the counter, intently calculating the accounts.

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in the doorway. It was the same man from before; he looked much more energetic, and his abdomen had returned to normal.

"Miss Fang, thank you so much!" the man said gratefully, his eyes shining with sincerity and his face beaming with the joy of surviving a disaster.

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and replied, "Don't eat random things anymore."

The man nodded repeatedly, took out a silver ingot from his pocket, and respectfully placed it on the counter: "This is a small token of my appreciation. Thank you, Miss Fang, for saving my life."

Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to accept it.

Just then, a noisy commotion came from outside the door.

"Make way, make way!" Several officials-looking men rudely pushed through the crowd and strode in.

"Who is Fang Xiaoxiao?" the leading officer asked loudly, his voice rough and stern, his eyes filled with authority.

Fang Xiaoxiao's heart tightened, and a bad premonition welled up in her heart.

"Yes, it is. What can I do for you, officer?" Fang Xiaoxiao asked cautiously, her voice trembling slightly, her eyes filled with doubt and unease.