Yan Shao had just recovered from the shock of being hit earlier when he was hit again.

Yan Shao gritted his teeth and forced out a low, harsh rebuke through his nostrils, "Tong Xiaohuai!"

Seeing Yan Shao's humiliation, Zhu Qianying and Zizai burst into laughter in unison.

Okay, Zhu Qianying admits that it's really not good to gloat like this, but she just can't help it, what can she do!

The family, young and old, made a fuss at the door for a while before finally going inside the store together.

Yan Bo, who was visiting for the first time, found the most conspicuous spot to sit down and began to look around at the decor and layout. Meanwhile, Old Madam Yan and Young Master Yan went to the kitchen to find Chen Jing.

"Mom, are you managing all that?"

The restaurant employs a total of more than a dozen staff members, including two chefs who can help Chen Jing prepare some ordinary dishes or do other tasks.

Now, the three people in the kitchen were all extremely busy.

"It's alright. You and Sister Huai go outside to sit. Don't stay here; it's too smoky."

Chen Jing dismissed everyone. After a while, one of the chefs, named Ahui, brought out a tray with several plates of snacks, saying that Chen Jing had specially prepared breakfast for them.

Private restaurants don't serve breakfast; these snacks are meant to be served to guests as after-meal refreshments.

The waiters were personally selected by Zhu Qianying; they were dignified in appearance and efficient in their work. They had already prepared the tea and invited the Yan family to sit down.

Zhu Qianying and Zizai had already eaten breakfast at home, and now they went to take care of other things.

Zhu Qianying placed exquisite vases on each table one by one, while Zizai, who was carrying a basket of pink roses, climbed onto a chair and knelt down to insert beautiful pink roses into each vase.

As the little boy approached the table where the Yan family members were sitting, he took a rose, walked up to Old Madam Yan, and presented it with both hands.

"Beautiful and noble lady, these flowers are for you. May you always be beautiful!"

Madam Yan accepted the roses with a broad smile, glancing smugly at the two men who were only focused on eating.

"Vic Zhou is still the most romantic and understands women's hearts the best!"

Young Master Yan clicked his tongue, "It's going to be bad!"

Madam Yan raised her hand and gave him another flick on the forehead, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Yan Shao had been used to his mother's tricks since he was a child. Apart from a slight sense of shame from being beaten in front of his son, he felt no other discomfort.

"I'm not making this up, son, come here!"

Young Master Yan waved, signaling the little guy to come over.

The little guy usually loves to see his dad get his comeuppance, but as much as he enjoys it, he still listens to his dad.

So, the little guy walked over to Yan Shao with a grin and, quite naturally, snuggled into his arms like a boneless person.

"Son, you can send flowers, but you can't just send them randomly. If you're not sure if you really like someone, never send flowers, or it will cause misunderstandings!"

Zizai blinked and said seriously, "Daddy, I'm sure!"

Yan Shao was a little confused by his son's train of thought. "Huh? What are you sure about?"

Zizai pointed with his little finger, "I'm sure I like Grandma, and I like Mommy, I like Grandma-in-law, I like Auntie, and I like Sister Guoguo..."

Yan Shao clicked his tongue twice, "There are so many people who like him!"

Then he decided not to argue with his son about the issue.

At his age, what he calls "like" or "love" is actually about liking and loving his family. What does a boy under five know about liking and loving his family?

But just as he decided to let the little guy go, the little guy suddenly turned around, stood on tiptoe, poked his chin with his chubby fingers, and threatened him in an unfriendly tone.

"However, you are only allowed to love my mommy, understand?"

Yan Shao was speechless. Just a moment ago, he thought his son didn't understand anything, but now it seemed that he clearly understood everything. He was just pretending to be stupid!

"I know..." Young Master Yan replied irritably.

Although he truly only loved Zhu Qianying, being threatened by his son made him feel like a heartless man.

The atmosphere inside the shop was just right when they heard laughter and chatter coming from outside. Zizai, with his sharp ears, sprang out of Yan Shao's arms in a flash. Before anyone could react, he had already run outside, and then his clear and happy shouts echoed back in.

"Brother Beibei, Sister Guoguo..."

It turned out that the entire Ji family had arrived.

Six adults and two children suddenly flooded into the shop, making the already cheerful room even more bustling and lively.

It seems that, looking across the entire city of L, no one has such influence as to be able to invite the entire Ji and Yan families, young and old, to attend.

So, on the very first day of opening, everyone who knew before, and who didn't know before, now knew everything: the owner of "Jingjing Private Kitchen" was actually the mother-in-law of Yan Shao, a tycoon in L City, and the second young master of the Ji family, a wealthy family in R City.

Regardless of whether this billionaire's mother-in-law is a good cook or not, just being able to see her is enough to satisfy the curiosity of the general public.

On the first day of opening, business was naturally booming. Those who hadn't managed to make an appointment gathered outside to watch and visit, hoping to catch a glimpse of the members of the two wealthy families.

However, Chen Jing and Zhu Qianying, as the bosses, wouldn't care about any of this.

What they care about is the reaction of the actual diners who come to the restaurant.

And naturally, the diners' reactions were very positive and enthusiastic.

On the opening day, the lucky customers who made reservations and became the first diners posted a large number of food photos online. Jingjing Private Kitchen became an instant hit on the opening day.

Besides the customers who made online reservations, by the afternoon, many dignitaries, including Mu Yanshao and Ji Jiaming, had arrived. As a result, in order to accommodate these distinguished guests, the restaurant, which was originally scheduled to close at nine o'clock, had to stay open until after midnight that day.

The business on the second day continued to be as booming as the first day. This was partly due to Chen Jing's superb cooking skills, partly due to the fact that the two wealthy families, Yan and Ji, had elevated the private restaurant's prestige by several levels, and partly due to the excellent publicity and planning that Young Master Yan had arranged for Chen Jing.

With all the advantages of timing, location, and people, it's hard not to become popular.

The private restaurant became an overnight sensation, and Zhu Qianying and Zizai suddenly felt like orphans. Before, Chen Jing would prepare soups, dishes, and snacks especially for them every day when they came home. Now, Zhu Qianying and Zizai could only eat lunch and dinner at the restaurant with other diners.

When things get busy, the mother and son even have to act as servants, helping to carry plates and pour tea.

Of course, this did not affect Zhu Qianying and Zizai's mood. Seeing the restaurant doing brisk business, Zhu Qianying was genuinely happy for her mother.