Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xi nodded. It was not strange for a century-old family like the Yin family to have their own businesses, but the Yin familyâs headquarters was in Shengdu. Why would they spend so much effort to open a huge restaurant in Li City?
Moreover, the word âYunââ¦
Qiao Xi suddenly reacted. Her grandmotherâs children all had the word âYunâ in their names. Perhaps she opened Yingyun Hall in Li City to commemorate her deceased daughter, Yunqiu.
The car slowly stopped outside Yingyun Hall. The waiter at the door went forward to open the car door. Qiao Xi elegantly got out of the car, but Gu Zheng sat in the car and watched Qiao Xi leave.
Song Shiyu looked surprised. âPresident, arenât you going with Young Madam?â
Gu Zheng lowered his eyes and hid the emotions in them. He said casually, âIâm going to see someone.â
âAlright, President. Iâll send you there now!â Song Shiyu quickly prepared to start the car.
Gu Zheng patted his shoulder and interrupted him. He said indifferently, âGet out of the car.â
Song Shiyu: â?â If he did not drive there, was the president going to walk there? Or was the person he was going to see in Yingyun Hall?
Before he could think it through, Gu Zheng pointed at him and said coldly, âGet out of the car and let Song Shijing drive.â
Song Shiyu looked aggrieved. âPresident, why wonât you let me drive? Do you hate me so much? Do our many years of friendship amount to this in the end?â
On the other hand, Qiao Xi had already entered. The waiter asked Qiao Xi if she had made a reservation. She directly said Yin Jinglinâs name. The waiter immediately said respectfully, âSo youâre Miss Qiao! Young Masterâs private room is at the far end. You might not find it since itâs your first time here. Iâll bring you there.â
Qiao Xi knew that Yin Jinglin would definitely use the most luxurious and spacious private room in the entire Yingyun Hall for his birthday, so it was impossible for it to be on the first and second floors.
The waiter led the way and was about to bring her upstairs when a dissatisfied voice suddenly came from behind.
âXi Xi, why are you here? You didnât reply to our invitation, so I thought you werenât coming!â Xia Cheng frowned with displeasure.
Qiao Xi: ââ¦â Xia Cheng? Why were they here?
She looked up and sized up the surroundings. When she saw that the Xia family was dressed formally and Xia Mengyan was dressed to the nines with exquisite makeup, she instantly realized that the apprenticeship banquet was being held in Yingyun Hall!
The Xia familyâs banquet was actually held in the Yin familyâs restaurant. What a coincidence!
In the eyes of the Xia family, Qiao Xiâs appearance made them think that she had secretly come over although she said she would not attend.
20 minutes ago.
Xia Cheng was wearing an expensive suit as he stood at the door to welcome the guests. Although Fang Shiyun was not here yet, the people he sent out had sent a message saying that Fang Shiyun had already left and was heading toward Yingyun Hall.
Hearing the guestsâ compliments, Xia Cheng had a proud smile on his face. From time to time, he would praise his granddaughter for being outstanding. He would be at ease if the Xia family was handed to his granddaughter to manage in the future.
âOld Xia! Iâm really envious of you! Your granddaughter is good-looking and so talented. I heard from my daughter that your granddaughter is a famous perfumer. The perfumes she makes are selling like hot cakes overseas! You canât buy them even if you have enough money!â
Xia Chengâs old face was red as he said generously, âYouâre too kind. After the banquet, donât be in a rush to leave. Let Mengyan bring your daughter to pick out a few bottles of perfume.
âMengyan has been studious since she was young. She was proficient in the four arts since she was five years old. Many people say that sheâs a genius, but who knew that she grew up to be a perfumer? At least she made a name for herself overseas. However, itâs not strange for girls to like these things. As long as she likes it, itâs fine. I wonât force her to do anything she doesnât like.â
After Xia Cheng finished speaking, his friends continued to praise him. âOld Xia! Donât be humble. Your granddaughter is really a talented woman! She has such achievements at such a young age. Her future is definitely limitless. Sheâs not like my unfilial son who only knows how to eat, drink, and play. He doesnât do any proper work. Itâs my fault for not raising my son well! We all want to know how you educated your granddaughter!â
Old Madam Xia instantly beamed. Her precious granddaughter had indeed not disappointed her and brought honor to the Xia family.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As everyone was chatting, someone suddenly mentioned, âOld Xia, donât you have another granddaughter?â
As soon as that person finished speaking, the atmosphere instantly fell silent. Xia Chengâs expression was a little ugly. That person realized that he had said something wrong and hurriedly opened his mouth to salvage the situation. Unexpectedly, Xia Cheng smiled heartily and said, âItâs nothing that canât be said. Itâs just that that child isnât close to the Xia family. Mengyan has already sent her an invitation to this apprenticeship banquet, but sheâs unwilling to come.â