Stealing Fragrance.

Summary

The story unfolds as Shan Fei arrives at the bustling Cao family tavern, where he observes the success of their steamed bun business. He interacts with Cao Ning Er, who is hesitant and somewhat irritable, and Lian Hua, who offers him special buns she prepared. Their conversation reveals Cao Ning Er's concerns about competing with the Xia Hou family's tavern, which has the advantage of palace chefs and connections. Shan Fei, however, remains optimistic and challenges her pessimism, suggesting they should not underestimate their chances. As they strategize, Cao Ning Er proposes leveraging her friendship with Qing He Mei to gain support, but Shan Fei expresses skepticism about her plan, hinting at deeper insights into their competition.

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