Wang Aimin's car was parked outside a Western-style building from the Republican era. The building was very ornate and heavily influenced by European architectural styles, with terrazzo exterior walls, a round balcony, and Roman columns.

Xia Jianguo and Li Chunmei looked the building over and it didn't look like a restaurant at all.

"Jianguo Chunmei, we've arrived! I brought you to a private restaurant. They only accept reservations. It's very delicious. The owner and I are friends. He heard about my plan to take a goddaughter and specially reserved a table for me."

Wang Aimin understands people's psychology very well. Over the years, he has brought many friends to eat here. Every first-time visitor is always wondering, whose restaurant or residence is this?

Li Chunmei gently patted Xia Minmin's little hand, "Xiaomin, wake up, we've arrived."

Xia Jianguo explained, "Brother Wang, I'm sorry, Xiaomin has always fallen asleep as soon as she gets on a bus since she was little."

Wang Aimin waved his hand, "It's okay, my daughter was like that before. Take your time and don't rush it."

Wang Aimin watched with great interest as the couple tried various ways to wake their daughter, which reminded him of how he and his wife used to wake their daughter in the same way.

Five minutes later, Xia Minmin was finally woken up. She stretched and mumbled sleepily, "Have we arrived? Why doesn't this look like a restaurant?"

Xia Jianguo said, "Your Wang Bo specially invited you to eat at his private restaurant! You should savor it."

The mention of food immediately snapped Xia Minmin out of her daze. "I'm hungry. When can we eat?"

Wang Aimin looked at Xia Minmin's various little actions with affection, "I've already ordered the food in advance, you can eat as soon as you get off the bus."

Li Chunmei pinched her daughter's nose and said, "Are you a little pig? All you do is eat and sleep."

Xia Minmin imitated the squeal of a pig, amusing everyone.

Pushing open the front door reveals floral floor tiles, a wooden spiral staircase, and the most distinctive stained glass windows—all of which seem to pull everyone's thoughts back to the Republic of China era.

A middle-aged man with a fierce face and a strong build came out from the inner room. He smiled and said to Wang Aimin, "This is the goddaughter you took in, isn't it?"

The two seemed to have a good relationship. He bent down and smiled at Xia Minmin, saying, "Hello, pretty girl."

"Hello, handsome guy."

This made the other party burst into laughter, "Old Wang, your goddaughter is really funny. You should call me Uncle Biao."

Wang Aimin said, "These are Xiaomin's parents, Xia Jianguo and Li Chunmei. This is Guo Biao, you can just call him Brother Biao."

"How did you two raise such an interesting daughter? I almost want to snatch her from Old Wang."

Xia Jianguo and Li Chunmei smiled but didn't say anything.

Wang Aimin kicked him, "Get out of here, hurry up and cook some food for me, my goddaughter is hungry."

"I'll go right away, and I'll make sure your precious goddaughter doesn't go hungry."

It's clear that the two have a very special relationship.

Wang Aimin led everyone upstairs and into a private room.

"Don't let his tall and imposing appearance fool you. He's actually a kind-hearted and loyal person. You'll understand once you get to know him better. His greatest strength is that he's an exceptionally good cook, which is why this place has so many repeat customers."

"Xiaomin, eat more later. If you find anything you like, you can take it home. Don't be shy."

In less than five minutes, all the dishes Wang Aimin ordered were served, and Guo Biao also came in and sat down.

Guo Biao asked, "Jianguo, what are your requirements regarding this godparent relationship?"

Xia Jianguo said, "We don't have the custom of forming godparent relationships in our hometown. Just follow your customs."

Guo Biao and Wang Aimin exchanged a glance. Guo Biao said, “Your brother Wang’s idea of ​​becoming godparents is not just lip service. In our area, to formally become godparents, we need to choose an auspicious date, and the child’s parents need to prepare a banquet. Of course, since it was your brother Wang who proposed the idea, he will prepare the banquet.”

Xia Jianguo said, "Since we've agreed to become godparents, it's not just Wang Ge's business anymore. We'll still be responsible for the money he should contribute."

Guo Biao nodded. This family had pretty good habits. "Okay, then I'll continue. Parents should prepare things to show their respect to their children. Among them, they must prepare a hat for their godfather. They can't recognize their godfather but not their godmother. They also need to prepare a pair of shoes for their godmother. Since my sister-in-law is no longer here, we'll offer the shoes before her spirit tablet."

Guo Biao took a sip of tea and continued, "Of course, as the godfather, I also need to prepare gifts. Old Wang means gold bowls, gold chopsticks, and two storefronts."

Li Chunmei said, "Golden bowls and chopsticks are good enough. There's no need to prepare two storefronts. It's too expensive. She's just a child and can't afford it. Besides, Brother Wang, you have two sons. Let's not cause unnecessary family conflicts."

Xia Jianguo said, "Yes, Chunmei is right. Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things!"

Seeing that Xia Jianguo and Li Chunmei had both refused, Wang Aimin had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Guo Biao continued, "Before the banquet, we will kowtow three times to our godfather and change our address to him. From now on, the two families will visit each other like relatives during every Spring Festival and holiday. That's about it. Jianguo and Chunmei, do you have any further questions?"

Xia Jianguo asked, "Brother Biao, how many tables should we book for the banquet and how many guests should we invite? Where would be a better place to book it?"

After thinking for a moment, Guo Biao said, "Since Lao Wang asked me to mediate, let's arrange it here. Let me know in advance once you've decided on a time so I can make sure it's available. Lao Wang, what do you think?"

While Guo Biao, Xia Jianguo, and Li Chunmei were talking, Wang Aimin was diligently serving Xia Minmin food, with the plate piled high with various dishes.

Wang Aimin said, "Good brother, then we won't stand on ceremony with you."

After finalizing all the details, Wang Aimin and Guo Biao escorted Xia Jianguo and his family of three home, and then the two of them prepared to find a place to drink.

It was said that two people were drinking, but only Wang Aimin was actually drinking.

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