Word Spirit Farming System

“Isn’t it natural to kiss your wife?”

Cheng Yun became angry from embarassment.

So he turned his back to Yang Hongjin and no matter how much the idiot apologized and tried to coax him, it didn’t work.

Yang Hongjin faced such a furious anger from his wife for the first time. Even when faced with the group of people in the village before, Cheng Yun remained calm, showing no signs of anger. But now, he was so angry that he didn’t even want to look at him.

If it was just guilt before, now his heart was completely broken.

His intelligence seemed to have regressed to its original state in an instant. Facing Cheng Yun’s back, he lightly hooked his finger and then hooked it again, calling out with a pitiful tone, “Wife.”

Cheng Yun softened when he heard his voice, but as soon as he thought about how Yang Hongjin had done this and that while he was sleeping, his face blushed. So he could only toughen his neck and say in a bad tone, “What do you want?”

Yang Hongjin shrank his neck and said with a pitiful look, “Wife, I was wrong. Please don’t ignore me…”

Cheng Yun didn’t know whether it was his illusion or not, but it seemed like he heard Yang Hongjin sniffle. Combined with his tone, it sounded like he was a pitiful little boy.

So Cheng Yun’s tone softened a bit, but the embarrassment still hadn’t completely faded. “Where did you go wrong? Tell me.”

“I went wrong everywhere.”

Oh, this guy had even learned this move!

But Cheng Yun had a counter-move. “Then list them for me.”

The person behind him fell silent for a moment, and just when Cheng Yun thought he was going to mention sneaking hugs and kisses, he unexpectedly said, “I shouldn’t have lied.”

Cheng Yun thought, well, that’s indeed one, but as he waited for other answers, Yang Hongjin didn’t say anything more.

Cheng Yun became annoyed and amused. “Is that all? Nothing else?”

Yang Hongjin honestly shook his head. “Nothing else.”

Cheng Yun was even more exasperated. He turned around and faced him, wearing an angry expression. “You sneaked hugs and kisses while I was asleep, don’t those count?”

Cheng Yun wanted to see how he would defend himself, but the fool just looked confused and said, “Hugging and kissing my wife, isn’t that natural?”

For a moment, Cheng Yun was choked by his words.

It seemed like… he didn’t really do anything wrong?

But Cheng Yun was still angry although he couldn’t pinpoint the reason. Most likely, it was just a case of being embarrassed and getting angry. His face flushed, and he didn’t know what to say.

Yang Hongjin cautiously hooked Cheng Yun’s little finger. This time, he wasn’t rejected. Suddenly, he felt happy and called out “Wife” in a sweet, submissive tone. His demeanor was completely different from before when he seemed pitiful.

Cheng Yun realized that this person’s pitiful act was just an act. All the sniffles and tears were fake!

So this was his true face? It was usually hidden beneath that foolishness!

Cheng Yun was halfway through his anger but couldn’t stay angry facing his pleasing face. Besides, this fool loved him so much, and he was already happy about that. It was just a momentary embarrassment, and he didn’t know how to react. If he continued to be angry like this, there would be no future.

It was also fortunate that this idiot hadn’t fully recovered yet. Cheng Yun comforted himself in his heart. It’s okay, it’s okay. I’ve already coaxed this idiot, and he won’t remember this incident. It’s a lesson learned.

So he moved his finger, and like receiving a signal, Yang Hongjin quickly hooked it, calling out “Wife” in a pleasing manner. He was as obedient as could be.

Cheng Yun warned, “You’re not allowed to lie anymore, understand?”

Yang Hongjin nodded quickly.

However, just as Cheng Yun thought this matter was closed, he was asked again, “Can I still hug and kiss?”

Cheng Yun felt his face blush again, but this time, he didn’t bother over the question. After a moment, he softly replied, “Um.”

In the next moment, he was tightly embraced by the fool, who forcefully kissed him on the lips.

It was only at that moment that Cheng Yun realized that every time Yang Hongjin had sneakily kissed him before, it had always been on his lips!

Blushing and annoyed, he was kissed to sleep. The next morning, when Cheng Yun opened his eyes, Yang Hongjin acted as if nothing had happened. He saw him cuddling his face and cheerfully saying, “Wife, this bedsheet is so warm and comfortable!”

Cheng Yun thought to himself, of course it is. Yang Hongjin slept hugging him all night, making it hard for him to breathe. Just covering himself with a sheet, of course, he’d feel…

Before he could finish his inner thoughts, he was kissed on the lips again by Yang Hongjin.

He froze, and two seconds later, his face quickly turned red. Instinctively, he pushed Yang Hongjin’s face away with his hand and stuttered, “Wh-what are you doing!”

“Kissing my wife,” Yang Hongjin said happily, “Hello wife!”

Cheng Yun wanted to tell him not to kiss him randomly, but he also remembered his question from last night. Afraid of being questioned again, his words took a different turn. “I haven’t washed up yet. I’m dirty. No kissing.”

Yang Hongjin obediently nodded, then quickly said with excitement, “Then after I wash up, I’ll kiss you again!”

Cheng Yun: “…”

This guy, after talking about it last night, acted as if a switch had been flipped. He hugged whenever he wanted to hug, kissed whenever he wanted to kiss. And when you scolded him, he would give you a look as if to say, “Isn’t this what should happen?” It made Cheng Yun unable to release his anger.

But seeing him becoming happier and more carefree with each passing day, and hearing him speak more clearly and logically, Cheng Yun was still happy in his heart.

If the initial Yang Hongjin was like a four or five-year-old child, still in the stage of learning to speak, then the current Yang Hongjin was like a primary school student who had his own consciousness and could express himself.

He had gained self-awareness and no longer simply categorized things as good or bad, but could now provide a list of reasons and analyze why something was good or bad. He could even discern between good and evil from other people’s words.

Cheng Yun no longer restricted his outings. He believed that the people in the village couldn’t harm him anymore. Even if he encountered someone like Li Fengjiao, Yang Hongjin knew that he had a wife at home who would stand up for him. He no longer had to cower like he did in the past.

Days passed in ordinary and busy routines. The weather gradually grew colder, and each morning they woke up, they found it a little chillier than the previous day.

Soon, the village welcomed its first snowfall, and Liu Wen’s first branch in Nanming City finally had its opening day.

The reputation of the original Yueqiong Tower had already spread widely in Nanming City. Now that they had opened a branch, many people went to see what it was all about. The residents of Nanming City and the surrounding towns no longer had to travel all the way to Tengyun Town. So even before the opening, many people were already eagerly anticipating it.

On the opening day, Liu Wen spent a large sum of money to hire a lion dance troupe, creating a lively atmosphere. Cheng Yun, as the second boss, also joined Yang Hongjin in the excitement.

Before the lion dance began, Liu Wen specially prepared a large red cloth to cover the new store, arousing curiosity and anticipation among the crowd.

And when the lion head removed the red cloth at the end of the lion dance, revealing an open-style hall that was completely different from the traditional restaurant style, everyone was amazed. When they saw that every table was adorned with unfamiliar utensils, the onlookers grew even more curious.

“What are those things? Is Yueqiong Tower introducing something new again?”

“Have you been to Yueqiong Tower in Tengyun Town before? I’ve been there once, and the food is incredibly delicious. I’ll support anything from Yueqiong Tower!”

“Yes, yes! Yueqiong Tower has finally come to Nanming City. We won’t have to travel so far anymore. The people of Nanming City are finally in for a treat.”

“Did you hear? The loyal customers from Tengyun Town are treated like honored guests. They receive gifts when they dine. Now that it’s open in Nanming City, I have to come often and get acquainted. Regardless of what Yueqiong Tower sells, I’ll visit three or four times a week!”

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Outside the store, people were buzzing with excitement, discussing the achievements of Yueqiong Tower and their own experiences of dining there.

To prevent everyone from crowding into the store, Cheng Yun had the foresight to distribute numbered tickets in the order of arrival. After the official opening, the store manager would call out the numbers at the entrance.

Previously, people would line up outside the door, and there were often shoving incidents. But now with the numbered tickets, Liu Wen also placed many chairs outside the store. People could buy sour plum drink while waiting, and if they entered the store, the cost of the plum soup would be deducted from their bill.

This way, customers didn’t have to wait in line outside and could enjoy food and drinks while waiting. For Yueqiong Tower, it increased the sales of plum soup and provided customers with a comfortable waiting environment. The long queue outside also served as positive marketing.

Once the first batch of customers entered Yueqiong Tower, each table had a waiter explaining how to operate the hot pot. It was a new dining experience, so Yueqiong Tower temporarily increased its staff to assist. Even Liu Wen and Cheng Yun pitched in to help.

Yang Hongjin followed behind Cheng Yun, occasionally helping with serving dishes and running errands. Initially, Liu Wen was a bit worried, but seeing him handle things adeptly and with Cheng Yun’s supervision, he let him do his tasks.

Inside and outside the restaurant, people were fascinated by this new concept. Watching the waiters demonstrate how to operate the hot pot, everyone felt a sense of novelty.

Finally, when all the soup bases were ready and the hot pot broths were boiling, the restaurant was filled with a rich and enticing aroma.

The aroma wafted through the air, not only filling the restaurant but also spreading to the streets. The lingering scent of the hot pot broth made the already hungry customers even hungrier!

Some couldn’t resist and went to nearby stalls to buy large pancakes. Luckily, they were waiting with numbered tickets, so it was fine to move around. Some initially planned to stay put, but seeing how deliciously others were eating, they couldn’t resist and bought something to eat while waiting.

Yueqiong Tower’s hot pot restaurant not only flourished, but it also brought prosperity to nearby businesses. The small stalls that were initially worried about Yueqiong Tower stealing their customers were now beaming with joy and sincerely wishing for the success of Yueqiong Tower.

Cheng Yun had a busy day, and because they ran out of prepared ingredients and had to close the shop early, they finally had a chance to rest.

When he was able to sit down, Cheng Yun felt completely exhausted, like a pile of loose bones. He couldn’t sit up straight and, for the first time, leaned on Yang Hongjin openly, allowing him to give him a massage.

Liu Wen was also exhausted. As a naturally plump person, he hadn’t experienced such hard work in a long time since becoming a boss. Although every bone in his body was screaming in pain, he still couldn’t resist the urge to take out the account book and calculate the earnings.

“201, 289… a total of 86 taels and 357 yuan! We earned this amount in just half a day, more than 30% higher than a whole day in the old shop!”

Liu Wen held the account book and his face turned red with excitement. “I initially invested around 500 taels of silver, so according to this calculation, we’ll recover the investment and make a profit in less than a month!”

86 taels in a day, Cheng Yun was also pleasantly surprised by this number. But he wasn’t carried away by joy and cautioned, “At the beginning, the first few days will definitely be more profitable. But once everyone has tried it, the later days will likely see a decline. We won’t be able to maintain the daily income of nearly a hundred taels.”

“You’re right, but let me be excited for a moment,” Liu Wen wasn’t discouraged at all. Holding the account book, he looked extremely pleased. “Back when the old Yueqiong Tower just opened, we would barely earn ten taels in a whole day. Now, tsk tsk, it seems we should open a shop in the capital soon based on this momentum!”

Cheng Yun smiled and didn’t refute his words.

He leaned against Yang Hongjin, found a more comfortable position, and whispered to him.

“idiot, are you tired today?” Cheng Yun lazily asked.

“Tired,” Yang Hongjin didn’t dare to lie, “but also happy!”

Cheng Yun smiled. He could see that Yang Hongjin’s happiness was genuine. He probably felt useful now, able to help others like a normal person. That made him even happier than when he stayed at home.

This kind of happiness was only seen in Yang Hongjin when Cheng Yun asked him to help calculate money for the villagers. In hindsight, this idiot really wanted to do something to help everyone.

The two of them whispered to each other, speaking softly. When Liu Wen calmed down from his excitement, he saw this scene and found it too dazzling.

“Just do me a favor and stop showing affection in front of me. I’m a lonely person. What sin have I committed to endure seeing you two lovebirds every day?” Liu Wen complained.

Cheng Yun raised an eyebrow, “If you don’t like it, find someone to get married. Last time when I visited Dr. Liu’s house, the old man mentioned you. He said he’s afraid he won’t live to see the day you get married.”

“Enough, don’t talk to me about this,” Liu Wen showed no interest in that topic, “I get lectured every time I go home. I’m so scared I don’t even want to go home.”

The items in the shop were completely cleared out, leaving the customers with no choice but to go to other restaurants in Nanming City to have their meal.

During the meal, Liu Wen kept talking non-stop, while Cheng Yun was too tired to say anything and didn’t feel like speaking. Seeing that no one responded to him, Liu Wen gradually stopped talking and quietly focused on eating with his head down.

While they were having their quiet moment, the conversation at other tables grew livelier.

Most of them were talking about Yueqiong Tower’s opening that day, describing the bustling scene as the biggest event in Nanming City in nearly a decade.

Liu Wen and Cheng Yun listened intently. Undeniably, the praise from others sounded pleasing to the ears, even though some descriptions were exaggerated. But it was even more pleasing to hear without the presence of the people involved.

As they continued chatting, the conversation shifted to other topics. One person said, “Hey, do you know that they’re preparing to repair the roads outside the city as the New Year approaches?”

“I know, I know! It happens around this time every year.”

“I heard that some important person from the capital is coming this year. I wonder if it’s because of Yueqiong Tower. They invited all those officials and nobles. My family has connections at the government office, and they said this year they’ll allocate more manpower and resources. The pay is also much higher than before. Everyone can give it a try.”

“My family has a nephew who is not yet sixteen. Do you think they’ll accept him?”

“What’s the problem? We’re planning to send a fourteen-year-old kid from our family to work. The son of the woman next door still has some issues,” the person pointed to his head, “but he’s still sent to work.”

“I heard that working for just ten days can earn you five hundred yuan. Besides, with so many people this year, if each person does a little, the work won’t be as hard as usual.”

“Tell me more about it…”

Everyone was engrossed in their lively conversations, while Cheng Yun treated it as a gossip session. These matters had nothing to do with their family, and they didn’t need to rely on such work to earn money.

Little did he know that someone took these conversations to heart. Two days later, Cheng Yun faced the biggest challenge he had encountered since coming to this place.

Author’s note:

A fat chapter!