Dafu looked at the group with disbelief in his eyes.

He went to the bathroom to rinse his mouth and came back to ask, "I'm just the last one back today, you guys don't have to mess with me like this, do you? This thing is disgusting."

They were all truly innocent.

Zhong Yuan picked up a piece of durian and took a bite right in front of Da Fu. "It's delicious, Fu Zi. You really don't know how to enjoy life."

Dafu covered his nose and kept a distance from him, saying, "You should enjoy this good fortune yourself. I'm going back to my room to change my clothes."

Seeing that Dafu really couldn't stand the smell of durian, Li Guizhi said while he went back inside, "Quickly share this durian and eat it. Look how uncomfortable Dafu is."

After a while, Dafu came over wearing a mask and found that the smell in the house had dissipated a lot.

Jiang Xiaoli shrugged. "Don't worry, there are no durians at home right now. Brother Yuan went to take out the trash."

Daifu breathed a sigh of relief. "I really can't stand this taste."

While Li Guizhi was still cooking, Dafu showed her the initial draft of Xue Bin's design for the Kyoto branch factory.

Jiang Xiaoli was increasingly surprised as she looked at him. "Brother Xue has improved a lot."

The person who only had some basic aesthetic knowledge back then has put in a lot of effort to study over the past two years.

“I heard that professors from two architectural design institutes have a very good opinion of Xue Bin,” Dafu replied.

She took a pencil and wrote her opinion next to the drawing, "Brother Dafu, give the drawing to Brother Xue tomorrow, he'll understand what I mean as soon as he sees it."

"Okay, our Kyoto branch factory is finally settled."

They finished discussing business and then it was time to eat.

Li Guizhi looked at the children with a smile, "Once 'Guizhi's Little Restaurant' opens, I'll have fewer opportunities to cook for you at home. What are you planning to do about your meals?"

All three of them turned their gazes toward Dafu.

Jiang Xiaoli tentatively asked, "Brother Dafu, you've declared yourself my mother's top apprentice, now it's time to test your skills."

Dafu, a little bald, said, "How could I possibly have that time? Don't even mention me, the three of you are all incredibly busy!"

Zong Jiayu thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, we're all quite busy. Let's hire a housekeeper over there."

Zhong Yuanju wholeheartedly agreed, "I'll pay for it! I'll pay for it! We'll hire a housekeeper who can not only cook but also clean!"

Li Guizhi put some food in the children's bowls, saying, "You won't blame me for not being able to take care of you while I'm running the shop, will you?"

Jiang Xiaoli was the first to speak up, "Mom, what are you thinking? We can all take care of ourselves!"

“That’s right, Auntie, we’re happy if your business thrives!” Zhong Yuan chimed in.

Zong Jia and He Dafu nodded repeatedly.

Li Guizhi breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, I understand your needs. I'll ask around at the neighborhood committee about hiring a housekeeper."

During this period, Li Guizhi got to know many people through the neighborhood owners' committee and the community residents' committee.

On Saturday noon, she invited three aunties to taste the food.

The three women all lived nearby, and they all appeared to be neat and tidy in their clothes.

They all had similar tastes, and they all chose an auntie surnamed Zhang.

Aunt Zhang is also from Shaanxi Province, and she is from the same hometown as these people. She is in her forties and lives with her son and daughter-in-law.

"Oh my, what a coincidence! How come our Qin Province kid is so amazing! He's doing so well in Kyoto, such a big city!"

Aunt Zhang was very talkative, and soon she started chatting with Zhong Yuan. "You're cleaning the house, right? No problem, no problem. Just put the clothes that need washing separately and leave it to me!"

After the initial contact and agreeing on a time for her visit, Aunt Zhang went home.

Li Guizhi pulled Zhong Yuan along to the store to make a final check and see if there were any problems.

Dafu glanced at the two people left at home. "Auntie, Dayuan, wait for me, I'm coming with you!"

He doesn't want to be a third wheel at home!

Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but laugh as she looked at her home, which had become empty in just a few minutes.

What are they doing?

Zong Jiayu smiled slightly, "Wouldn't it be nice if we just had some time alone together?"

She jumped up and clung to him like a koala. "So, does A-Yu want some alone time at home with me, or do you want to go on a date with me?"

Zong Jia and Wenwen held her and helped her up, saying, "It's not appropriate to stay at home for a date."

She was in a playful mood and hugged his neck, kissing him on the cheek. "Why isn't it appropriate at home?"

Zong Jia patted her bottom, put her down, and refused to answer her question, saying, "Be good and go change your clothes."

She changed into a light blue knit top and paired it with jeans. Zong Jia and Kan Kan said, "Little Pear, wait for me."

Soon, he came out from across the hall wearing a hoodie and jeans in the same color scheme, and even chose the same shoes as hers.

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and took his arm. "So Ayu wanted to wear matching outfits with me!"

Zong Jia led her into the elevator, saying, "I heard Da Yuan say that girls like these things."

She raised an eyebrow. "This time, I'll credit Brother Yuan!"

Once they reached the parking lot, Jiang Xiaoli remembered to ask, "Where are we going?"

Zong Jia leaned over and fastened her seatbelt. "How was the amusement park?"

"Hehe, did Brother Yuan teach you this too?" she asked, tilting her head.

Zong Jia started the car, saying, "There are more than just him and Dafu around me."

Jiang Xiaoli's eyes curved into crescent moons. "Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you for asking for dating tips like this?"

The car stopped at the traffic light, and he reached out to touch her hair. "What's so funny? I'm not good at everything either."

At this moment, Jiang Xiaoli suddenly felt that everything was so real.

The person in front of me is not some domineering CEO from a novel. He is growing, he is not perfect, and he has flaws.

But his true self belongs only to himself.

As the car pulled into the amusement park parking lot, Zong Jiayu chuckled and asked, "Little Pear, why are you staring at me like that? Can't you get enough of me?"

"Mmm, I can't get enough of you. My Ayu is so handsome. I really want to shrink you down and put you in my pocket so that no one else can see you."

Zong Jiayu parked the car, and he felt an indescribable sense of comfort.

He promised, "Okay, only for Little Pear."

Jiang Xiaoli's mind immediately went astray. After getting out of the car, she stared at him, looking him up and down. "Where are you showing me only?"

Zong Jia took two seconds to react. He chuckled and pulled his girlfriend into his arms, whispering in her ear, "Little Pear, look wherever you want."

Someone who failed in her attempt to flirt with her boyfriend said regretfully, "I should have just stayed home today."

Zong Jia led her by the hand to the amusement park entrance to buy tickets. "Little Pear, you've already lost your patience?"

She nodded seriously, "Tsk tsk, you can see it but can't have it, it's so tempting."

Zong Jiayu bought the tickets, turned around, and pinched her cheek. "You little rascal who only talks the talk, let's go check our tickets."