Fu Ziyu clearly liked it too.

This was the first time he had ever tried an iced drink.

A short while later, Lu Jingyi came over with the waiter who was serving the dishes.

The three of them ate and talked.

"I've already spoken with two dim sum chefs; they're both excellent at making dim sum and can be met anytime. You can take a look yourself. As for drinks, we don't have any yet, but we'll look for some today. There's a chef in the building who can make them; we can transfer him there first."

She only finalized the decision to open the beverage shop today, so Lu Jingyi naturally couldn't prepare in advance.

Yun Zhiyi nodded, "Drinks don't require much skill. We can find a few apprentices. They can all come to the village together, and I'll teach them all. The shop has already been booked, and we expect to open in about two weeks. We'll try to send the people over in three days."

"Also, help me see if there are any suitable candidates for store managers. Each store needs a manager and a deputy manager, one in charge of store operations and the other in charge of logistics. The two of them will oversee the entire store and supervise each other."

Lu Jingyi nodded and smiled, "Does Weimanzhai also need some?"

Yun Zhiyi smiled and said, "If Mr. Lu is really too busy, you can hire more managers to help you. You don't need to do anything else. I trust Mr. Lu."

Lu Jingyi smiled and said, "That's my honor."

"By the way, until we find a suitable manager, I'm afraid we'll have to trouble Mr. Lu to look after the two shops for a while."

Lu Jingyi's smile froze, then his expression turned slightly resentful and reproachful.

"Is the employer overestimating Lu?"

Yun Zhiyi chuckled, "There's no way around it. Talented people like Mr. Lu are truly rare. The capable should do more, so I'll help out too."

Lu Jingyi shook his head helplessly, "Alright, I will try my best to find talent, but I wonder if it can be limited to within the city?"

"No restrictions. If Mr. Lu has any suitable candidates, please feel free to recommend them."

After saying that, he added another sentence.

"So many things have indeed troubled Mr. Lu. I plan to cultivate an orchid garden, where Mr. Lu can freely go and choose his favorite orchids."

The mention of orchids instantly dispelled Lu Jingyi's drowsiness. His eyes lit up, and he snapped his fan shut, lightly tapping his palm.

"when?"

Yun Zhiyi looked at his anxious appearance with amusement.

"Next spring."

Lu Jingyi was immediately disappointed; it was taking too long, and he couldn't wait any longer.

Yun Zhiyi then said leisurely.

"At least fifteen varieties."

His eyes lit up again, and he tapped his fan.

"Deal made. Rest assured, boss. I will take care of all three shops and I will not let you down."

After saying that, he asked, "I wonder about the ingredients for the new store..."

"From the same source."

"That's good."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Fu Ziyu, who was eating a small meal, secretly glanced at the two of them, his expression somewhat conflicted.

The little guy still can't shake his tendency to worry.

Seeing how close my sister and this Mr. Lu are, I noticed that although he is older, he looks handsome and seems quite charming.

This made him unable to stop worrying.

He looked just like an old father who was always worried that some wild boar would eat his cabbage.

After finishing their business and having dinner, the two headed home.

Fu Ziyu has now forgotten that his residence is in the city, not outside the city.

But while he may forget, others will not.

The servants took turns traveling every day without stopping, and finally succeeded in delivering one hundred catties of lychees to the capital.

The two servants did not immediately return to the Prince's Mansion, nor did they go to the Duke of Rong's Mansion.

Instead, they had one of them carry a sign from the Rongguo Duke's Mansion and a delicate food box, saying that the young master had brought some food for the princess.

Everyone in the Prince's mansion knew that the young master might not live for more than a few years.

The princess probably didn't want to see her child leave in front of her in the future, so she simply sent him to the Rongguo Duke's mansion to be raised.

It's been almost a year, and I imagine the young master must be missing the princess terribly.

Sigh, it's pitiful.

The guard sighed with pity, took the token, and went to inform the eldest son.

The servants were then led to the eldest son's courtyard.

The eldest son of the King of Zhao was named Fu Zishu, and he resembled the King of Zhao in both appearance and temperament.

Now, he has basically controlled the entire palace, except for the Prince of Zhao.

Princess Zhao was in dire straits, so it's no wonder she had to reluctantly send her child away.

Fu Zishu glanced at the servants and casually asked a few questions.

Under the pretext of safety, he had his heart checked and his body searched. Only after confirming that there were no problems were they taken to the princess's residence.

Princess Zhao was copying scriptures in the Buddhist hall at this time, praying for her son's well-being.

Upon hearing that someone from the Rongguo Duke's Mansion had arrived, and that it was her son who had sent someone to deliver the gifts, she immediately lifted her skirt and hurriedly walked out, almost tripping over the threshold.

"Your Highness, be careful." The maidservant quickly helped her up.

Princess Zhao steadied herself and continued walking out.

Soon they saw the servants who had been brought with them in the courtyard, and immediately stepped forward to ask them anxiously.

"It was the young master who sent you. How has the young master been lately? Is he well?"

Princess Zhao was confined to the palace and found it difficult to go out and see anyone.

Out of guilt, the old lady of the Duke's household did not take the initiative to tell her that the child had been sent elsewhere.

So much so that she still thinks the child is staying well in the Rongguo Mansion.

The servant glanced at her, then answered respectfully.

"The young master is well, but he misses the princess. He has sent me to bring some of his favorite foods to share with her."

Princess Zhao understood his gaze, but her expression remained unchanged, still one of relief and joy.

"Alright, alright, sigh, it's all my fault for being so weak and hurting him. I'm just glad he doesn't blame me."

The nanny hurriedly said, "A mother and son are of one heart. How could the young master blame you? Look, he brings you delicious food right away. He must be thinking of you every day."

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