Disguised as a man, she became the biggest villain in the book.

Chapter 140 Men really are no good.

Guo Yashi had come today to see why this newly opened restaurant was so popular, so she could go back and study it, and then plan to open a similar restaurant in another place.

She was prepared to live out the rest of her life in a quiet and uneventful way, but she didn't expect to be recognized even though she was wearing a veil when she went out today.

“Young Master Shen, although I am the daughter of a disgraced official, I am not someone you can humiliate at will. Please forgive me for not being able to accompany you!” Guo Yashi said coldly, looking at Shen Xiuqi.

Shen Xiuqi had fallen in love with Guo Yashi at first sight at a banquet and had always wanted to marry her. However, Guo Yashi was the daughter of the Minister of War, while he was only the son of a Senior Cavalry Commandant. His father's official rank was two ranks lower than Guo Yashi's father's, so Guo Yashi's father naturally disagreed.

Guo Yashi's father was a member of the Grand Commandant's faction at the time, and a core subordinate of the faction. Even if he wanted to marry off his daughter, he would definitely choose a family that could bring benefits to the Guo family.

Moreover, Guo Yashi didn't like Shen Xiuqi either. She always found him annoying, even though she had rejected him many times, he still wouldn't give up and kept trying to get close to her.

"You're now the daughter of a disgraced official, of lowly status. Recognize your place, and stop pretending to be high and mighty!" Shen Xiuqi said, about to strike.

"Stop!" came an angry female voice from afar.

It was Lin Qianning. Lin Qianning had only come here today to try out the new dishes at 'Da Hu Kan', but she encountered this kind of thing again. This was the second time she had encountered this.

Lin Qianning really felt that none of the men in the capital were any good, except for Lord Zheng, of course.

First, there was Sister Ruoyao who married into the Wen family and was constantly neglected. Then, when Sister Ruoyao was pleading for her, she knelt for a whole day and night, but the Emperor remained unmoved.

Lin Qianning had also tried to get her father and brother to help her sister, saying that her sister couldn't endure kneeling in the palace forever. The answer she received was...

"This rebellious daughter, she shouldn't have interfered but insisted on interfering. Does she want to ruin my Lin family?" Lin Changsheng said angrily.

“Little sister, you’re not young anymore. Can’t you understand this? The Wen family’s rebellion is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of their family. No matter how good your relationship with her was before, you shouldn’t have stood up for her at this time. This will implicate our Lin family.” Lin Zifeng kindly advised from the side.

Lin Qianning didn't understand, and she didn't want to understand. She just felt very angry. Chen Ruoyao's marriage to the Wen family was clearly arranged by the Emperor, not by Ruoyao's own wishes.

Now that the Wen family is in trouble, Sister Ruoyao has done nothing wrong, yet she is implicated and punished. This injustice is hard for Lin Qianning to accept.

Lin Qianning was furious at the cold treatment her father and brother gave her, and now, these despicable men were constantly groping and harassing vulnerable women.

Lin Qianning felt that all the men who were always touching women inappropriately should have their hands and feet cut off.

"What audacity! How dare you act so arrogantly in front of me! Who gave you the guts to pull and tug at my friend like that? Let go right now!" Lin Qianning said, pulling Guo Yashi aside.

"Who are you? Where did you come from, little brat? Mind your own business and get out of my way! Don't blame me for being impolite!" Shen Xiuqi looked at the little girl who suddenly appeared, secretly resenting her for ruining his plans, and said through gritted teeth.

Lin Qianning was not intimidated by his threat at all. She put her hands on her hips and raised her head proudly: "I am Lin Zongzheng's daughter, the second young lady of the Lin family. Lin Qianning, if you know what's good for you, get lost!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiuqi's expression changed drastically. He knew perfectly well what rank Zongzheng held. Suppressing his anger, Shen Xiuqi glared fiercely at Guo Yashi before turning and leaving. Although he was resentful, he dared not easily provoke the Lin family. After all, with the Lin family's power and status, dealing with him would be a piece of cake.

Seeing Shen Xiuqi leave, Lin Qianning gave a disdainful laugh, turned to Guo Yashi, and asked with concern, "Sister, are you alright?"

Guo Yashi was moved to tears and quickly shook her head to indicate that she was alright. She then thanked Lin Qianning, saying, "Thank you, Miss Lin. This is the second time you've saved me."

"Good, good, good! This Miss Lin is truly courageous, I admire her!" Yu Yifei led his henchmen toward Lin Qianning.

Lin Qianning looked at the men who had suddenly appeared with a wary expression.

"I wonder if I could have the honor of becoming friends with Miss Lin?" Yu Yifei asked, putting on what he thought was a very handsome smile.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My surname is Yu, and I am the owner of this 'Da Hu Kan' restaurant," Yu Yifei introduced himself.

Lin Qianning had no liking for this man who suddenly approached her. She bowed and then pulled Guo Yashi away, clearly not wanting to have any more contact with this young master.

Yu Yifei wasn't annoyed that Lin Qianning ignored him, and watched them leave.

"Brother Yu, have you taken the wrong medicine today? You even dared to provoke the second young lady of the Lin family," Qiu Rui asked in surprise from the side.

"What? No?"

"It's not that it's impossible, it's just that I feel you're not good enough for her!" Qiu Rui said honestly.

"Hey, is that how you talk? Just wait and see, she'll definitely be interested in me in the future. Want to bet?" Yu Yifei really didn't believe it; he wasn't bad himself.

"Brother Yu, since you got this 'loss of spirit' syndrome, you've even become bolder. Do you know who she is? Her sister is Consort Wan, her father is the Imperial Clan Minister, and her brother is Lin Zifeng!"

"Whether it's family background or appearance, you can't compare to Brother Yu, so stop dreaming!" Sheng Yan added from the side.

"You were just praising me!" Yu Yifei said angrily, looking at them.

Just then, someone came and interrupted them: "Young Master Yu, my master invites you!"

It was Boyu who was speaking.

"Who is your father?" Yu Yifei asked, puzzled.

“My father’s surname is Zheng!” Boyu replied expressionlessly.

"Surname Zheng?" Everyone except Yu Yifei exclaimed in surprise. They exchanged glances and instantly understood that they must have thought of the same person. How many officials could have the surname Zheng? The one from the Prime Minister's residence, of course. Who else could it be?

Yu Yifei didn't know why the others reacted so strongly, but he still went with Boyu.

The others watched Yu Yifei go with expressions of farewell.

Yu Yifei was also completely bewildered. Could it be that the person he was going to meet was some kind of monster?

Yu Yifei arrived at Zheng Luoqi's room with trepidation. After Bo Yu escorted him there, he withdrew.

Now, only Zheng Luoqi and Yu Yifei remain in the room.

Yu Yifei was first stunned by Zheng Luoqi's appearance, and then his thoughts were pulled back by Zheng Luoqi's voice.

"Was this store your own idea?" Zheng Luoqi asked calmly.