Ever since Ji Mohan discovered how comfortable it was to sleep in Yan Wan's arms, he has been shamelessly squeezing into the bed every night to sleep with Yan Wan in his arms.
Ji Mohan: What a miserable life I used to live!
After the two slept in the same bed, Ji Mohan and Yan Wan's relationship progressed rapidly. From somewhat familiar strangers to a pure couple chatting under the covers, the change was so rapid that it took less than a day to make a mile (￣▽￣).
The crackling of firecrackers filled the air as Yan Wan watched with a smile as Gu Yu greeted the guests. Today was the opening day of Yan Ji Hot Pot branch. As the owner, Yan Wan was just there to make a formality; the main purpose was to check the results of Gu Yu's business training under Li Guang.
Jing Xi walked out of the private room and saw Gu Yu greeting the guests in a clean, efficient, generous and warm manner. She slowly walked over to Yan Wan's side and said, "Gu Yu has made great progress recently. She's doing a great job."
Hearing Jing Xi's praise, Yan Wan smiled proudly and said, "Of course, our Gu Yu is very capable."
Jing Xi nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, Gu Yu is very capable, but Wan'er still has a sharp eye for people." Jing Xi smiled teasingly.
Yan Wan winked at Jing Xi and said playfully, "Of course, otherwise why would I choose to do business with Boss Jing!"
The two women exchanged a smile, looking down at the endless stream of people below, the businesses they had built together in this unfamiliar ancient world.
"Jing Xi, Princess Consort of Han." A clear and gentle voice came from behind the two of them. They turned around at the same time. Jiang Bai, dressed in a white brocade robe, stood behind them, exuding elegance and nobility.
"Jiang Bai, what brings you here?" Jing Xi asked first.
"I heard that Boss Jing and Boss Yan's hot pot restaurant is thriving and they've opened a new branch. Naturally, I, Jiang, have come to congratulate you two bosses." Jiang Bai's gentle tone, coupled with his elegant and refined demeanor, was truly a feast for the ears and the eyes.
"Thank you so much, Jiang Bai. I'll treat you to a meal later, please don't be shy." Jing Xi clasped her hands in thanks with great generosity, her smile confident and dazzling.
Jiang Bai said softly, "Okay."
Unconsciously, Jiang Bai looked at Jing Xi and smiled. The two looked at each other. When Jing Xi heard this, she smiled even more with satisfaction. Jiang Bai smiled and looked at Jing Xi, with a slight smile on his lips.
Yan Wan: Huh?
No, I shouldn't be here, I should be under the car. (￣▼￣)
Finally, Yan Wan couldn't stand it anymore. The two of them were just laughing foolishly without saying a word. Yan Wan said helplessly, "Jing Xi, Young Master Jiang, let's go inside and talk."
Even if those two were cured, they'd still be drooling!
"Alright, let's go inside and talk. You two go in first, I'll go get the menu from the waiter and we can chat while we eat." Jing Xi happily went in first and went downstairs to find the waiter.
Jiang Bai also felt that his behavior just now was inappropriate, and said with a face full of apology, "I'm sorry, Boss Yan, I didn't think things through and my actions were inappropriate."
"You like Jing Xi?" Yan Wan asked directly.
Jiang Bai was stunned by Yan Wan's question. Was she being so direct? Could you be a little more subtle?
Although Jiang Bai didn't speak, his whole body turned red from his neck to his forehead, and his ears were also red. He said incoherently, "Miss Jing Xi is bright and dazzling, intelligent, generous and kind. Jiang Bai is just a merchant now. If, if he could marry Miss Jing Xi, then, that would truly be a blessing from his ancestors."
Hearing Jiang Bai's straightforward and sincere words, Yan Wan blushed and lowered her head after speaking, not daring to look up at Yan Wan, afraid that her sordid thoughts would be disgusting. Among the social classes, she was a merchant, while Jing Xi was a proper lady from a prestigious family, and she was afraid that she was not good enough for her.
Yan Wan chuckled softly and continued, "Does Jing Xi know what you're thinking?"
"No, I don't know. I haven't told Miss Jingxi yet." Jiang Bai closed his eyes and shook his head in disappointment.
"Then Young Master Jiang, you'd better hurry up. I have high hopes for you and Jing Xi." Yan Wan said before turning and entering the private room.
At this moment, Jing Xi brought up a menu from downstairs. Looking at Jiang Bai standing at the door of the private room, she frowned slightly and asked, "Jiang Bai, what are you doing standing at the door? Why don't you go in?"
"I'm waiting for you," Jiang Bai said, gazing tenderly at Jing Xi.
Jing Xi, however, was rather oblivious when it came to matters of the heart, saying without any romantic understanding, "Why are you waiting for me? I won't get lost. Next time, you don't need to wait for me, just go straight in."
This is really flirting with a blind person!
Yan Wan listened to the conversation between the two in the private room and helplessly took a sip of tea. Jiang Bai was indeed quite sensible, but Jing Xi was really a blockhead!
"Okay, let's go in," Jiang Bai said, sounding a little tired.
“Okay, let’s go in and have hot pot.” Jing Xi went in first, and Jiang Bai watched her back, sighed, and followed her in.
"By the way, Jiang Bai, you said you discussed it with your father last time, how did it go?" Yan Wan asked with concern while waiting for the food.
“Well, I’m here today to tell you Jiangnan’s answer. At first, the four vice presidents disagreed and wanted to withdraw unilaterally, but after my father explained the pros and cons, the vice presidents finally agreed.” Jiang Bai spoke calmly.
“Hey, next time we go to Jiangnan, we have to treat Old Man Jiang to a meal,” Jing Xi suddenly said, surprised that Old Man Jiang had some tricks up his sleeve.
"Hmm, next time you go to Jiangnan, I'll arrange for your father to come out." Jiang Bai couldn't help but feel a headache when he thought of his father and Jing Xi bickering. His father was usually quite normal, and Jing Xi was usually quite serious. But as soon as the two of them got together, one would puff out his beard and glare, and the other would be blinded by greed. They were like oil and water, neither of them would let the other off the hook!
Jiang Bai was caught in the middle, which was really a headache.
Is this the ancient version of "If I and your father fell into the water, who would you save first?"
Sure enough, whether ancient or modern, no one can escape this question about death!
"Tch, that old Jiang is so petty and holds grudges. Last time he added a bowl of Coptis chinensis juice to my tonic, did I hold a grudge?" Jing Xi retorted irritably.
Seriously, if you don't hold grudges, why do you remember them so clearly?
But Jiang Bai remembered that although Jing Xi didn't hold a grudge, she did take revenge.
She replaced her father's ginseng soup with bitter melon juice, which made her father rinse his mouth for a long time.
However, neither Yan Wan nor Jiang Bai said a word, because they really didn't want to get involved. Let the two crazy people hurt each other.
In the end, Jiang Bai said in a gentle tone, "I don't hold grudges."
Jing Xi then smiled broadly and nodded with a touch of pride, saying, "That's more like it."
Jiang Bai and Yan Wan exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.
"When will the goods from Jiangnan arrive in the capital?" Yan Wan tried her best to steer the conversation back on track.
"The first batch of goods from Jiangnan will arrive in the capital smoothly in about half a month," Jiang Bai said with a serious expression.
Jing Xi also abandoned her lazy demeanor and joined their discussion with a serious expression. The three of them agreed on the key information for receiving the goods, and after having lunch, they dispersed.
Yan Wan stayed behind to wait for Gu Yu to finish her work. Since she would be alone when she returned to the Han Prince's Mansion, she might as well stay at the hot pot restaurant for a while.
"Guyu, you've worked hard today. Sit down and rest for a while." Yan Wan said, taking Guyu's hand as she saw that Guyu finally had a break.
"Miss, Gu Yu is tired but happy. Gu Yu has never felt so fulfilled before." Although Gu Yu looked tired, she could not hide her excitement.
"Yes, Guyu, rest for a while if you're tired. Don't overwork yourself," Yan Wan said with concern.
"Don't worry, Miss, I'll take good care of myself. But Miss, I won't be here with you, so please take good care of yourself too," Gu Yu said, sounding a little sad.
"Miss, I'll go back to serve you as soon as I'm done with this busy period." Although Gu Yu really enjoyed running the shop, in her heart, her mistress always came first.
"Alright, our Manager Gu needs to work hard!" Yan Wan encouraged.
Silly Guyu, if I'm gone in the future, you must live well for me.
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