Qin Fen set down what he was holding, walked to the stairwell, and said, "You're only getting up now?"
An exhausted "Mm" came from upstairs. "I don't know what's going on. Ever since I woke up, I've been having so many dreams!" Queen Mother sounded weary, as if she had no idea why either.
Could it be because of Female Hooligan and the others? Qin Fen hesitated, unsure whether he should tell her the truth. Then he reconsidered. Maybe he could get Queen Mother some benefits during the Spring Festival too. She was almost there now, wasn't she? With the Merit from the lottery and another wave of it, she might become a saint and solve the problem at its root.
Big Chef stroked his chin and came up with a good idea: restoring the Chinese Zodiac to their rightful positions.
As China's traditional way of marking the years, the Chinese Zodiac would surely carry extraordinary significance if it could be revived after being abandoned. It was not something to underestimate. Even foreigners now knew about the Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac. Once those divine offices were restored, the popularity and benefits would definitely be immense.
But how should they be restored? Qin Fen had not figured that out yet. Still, it did not matter if he had not. He could discuss it with Queen Mother when the time came. There was always a way when the cart reached the mountain.
"Stop thinking about it. Come downstairs and eat. What do you want? I'm making noodles. Want some?"
"Mm!" Queen Mother nodded. When she reached the stairwell, she saw Qin Fen, who had risen so early, turn and head toward the kitchen. She followed him downstairs.
Watching Qin Fen's back as he busied himself in the kitchen, she