Chapter 604 I was fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

The weather was fine and sunny, and the trees were lush and green.

The day after Chen Yongnian agreed to Wan Qiqi's request, the two returned to Hefeng Town from Yunhe County.

The two chatted and laughed along the way. When they arrived at Hefeng Town, Wan Qiqi did not feel carsick and was in high spirits.

Wan Qiqi lifted the carriage curtain and looked around at the street scene of Hefeng Town.

Compared to Yunhe County, the streets are slightly narrower, and there are fewer pedestrians on the road.

When pedestrians saw the carriage approaching, they stepped back a few paces to make way for it.

Some bolder individuals craned their necks to see who was sitting in the carriage, and were somewhat surprised when they saw who it was.

Whose wife is this? Where is she headed?

I have never heard of any high-ranking official or noble family holding a banquet, or what the guests are going to do.

Those who had seen Wan Qiqi in the past did not recognize her now, nor did they recognize Chen Yongnian.

The carriage drove across the street and stopped in front of Xinglong Restaurant.

When Xiao Liuzi saw the carriage stop, he immediately went over to greet it, "Sir, would you like me to help you...?"

As they looked at each other, Xiao Liuzi's astonishment turned into joy, and he looked expectantly at the carriage.

"Liu'er, if you don't greet the guests properly, you'll be docked pay."

Wan Qiqi lifted the carriage curtain and jumped down from the carriage with Chen Yongnian's help.

Xiao Liu didn't know how to express his joy. He wanted to rush over and hug Wan Qiqi, but he was afraid of being beaten, so he could only pace back and forth.

"Manager Wan...it really is you! You're back!"

Xiao Liu was probably excited, because his voice cracked a little when he spoke.

Wan Qiqi was overjoyed to see familiar faces. "How's business lately? Have you had any conflicts with the other side?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liuzi calmed down a bit. "Although business isn't as booming as when we have new products, the customer base is stable, and we earn at least fifty or sixty taels a day."

He sounded somewhat proud at the end.

He didn't know that this income was only half a day's earnings when business was slow in Yunhe County.

However, in Hefeng Town, a daily profit of fifty or sixty taels is already quite good.

"It seems like the restaurant has a new manager. Unlike before, they don't greet delivery drivers when they meet them on the street."

What Xiao Liuzi said surprised Wan Qiqi somewhat.

She didn't expect that after she and Zhu Chengye left, the restaurant would become quiet.

However, this is a good thing, as it allows her to run Xinglong Restaurant with greater peace of mind.

"What about Yongliang? Has he been studying diligently all this time?"

Before leaving, Wan Qiqi instructed Chen Yongliang that in addition to his daily accounting, he should also review his books and study more so that he could make progress and get closer to the person he admired.

Mentioning Chen Yongliang, Xiao Liuzi smiled with a hint of helplessness, "Manager Wan, you'll know once you go in and see for yourself."

His expression suggested he was watching a show.

Wan Qiqi couldn't help but feel curious, so she lifted her skirt and walked towards the restaurant.

A few tables of customers were scattered around the simple restaurant, and the waiters stood not far from the guests, ready to be called upon at any time.

Chen Yongliang, dressed in a blue robe, stood behind the counter, his eyebrows and eyes smiling, his eyes seemingly filled with starlight, sparkling brightly.

Upon closer inspection, a pretty young woman was standing next to the counter, talking to Chen Yongliang.

The two chatted and laughed, enjoying themselves immensely.

Wan Qiqi suddenly felt like she had been fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and looked innocently at Chen Yongnian, as if complaining: Look, your brother is still flirting with girls during work hours.

Chen Yongnian didn't understand what Wan Qiqi meant, so he reached out and stroked her hair. "What's wrong? Is something off?"

Wan Qiqi glared at Chen Yongnian, said nothing, and walked inside.

Tao Jing was the first to see the person coming from the doorway. She ran over quickly, rushed into Wan Qiqi's arms, and looked up at her softly, saying, "Sister Qi, you haven't been back for so long. I thought you had forgotten about us."

Wan Qiqi was surprised by Tao Jing's intimacy and was knocked back two steps. Chen Yongnian stepped in to steady her.

"How could that be? Am I that kind of person?" Wan Qiqi tilted her head and looked at Chen Yongliang, who was still standing behind the counter. "Who gave you permission to talk about love during the restaurant's business hours?"

"I...I didn't." Chen Yongliang seemed a little embarrassed, his face slightly flushed.

Tao Jing immediately released Wan Qiqi, raised her finger as if to swear, "Sister Qi, I promise you, Yongliang didn't. I only spoke to him a few words because the restaurant was empty now."

Wan Qiqi never expected that Tao Jing would be so protective of her husband. Although it was too early to talk about these things now, both of them were of marriageable age in this era.

Tao Jingneng's frequent visits to Xinglong Restaurant to spend time with Chen Yongliang indicate that the Tao family did not object to their relationship.

Although marriage in ancient times was not like today, where one needs a car, a house, and a dowry, the traditional betrothal ceremony of "three letters and six engagements" was still indispensable.

Wan Qiqi wasn't clear on the specifics of the matter, but if the two of them truly wanted to get married, she, as their sister-in-law, had to help officiate at the wedding.

Chen Yongliang and Tao Jing kept a close eye on Wan Qiqi, afraid that she might actually get angry.

Seeing Wan Qiqi burst out laughing, their hearts finally settled down.

"Alright, the restaurant isn't busy, you two can chat for a bit. It's a good opportunity for Xiaojing to tutor you." Wan Qiqi said as she walked behind the counter.

Upon hearing the first half of Wan Qiqi's sentence, the two found it strange. However, upon hearing the second half, they realized that Wan Qiqi's intention still revolved around the word "reading".

"Sister Qi?" Tie Niu came in and looked at the figure standing behind the counter with some surprise. He thought to himself: Luckily I didn't slack off, otherwise Sister Qi would deduct my wages if she found out!

"Hmm, how's the delivery business?" Wan Qiqi asked with concern.

"It's good, but there aren't enough people, so we're a bit overwhelmed," Tie Niu answered honestly, adding, "If Si Xi were still here, that would be great!"

Wan Qiqi was taken aback and looked at Chen Yongliang.

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