Chapter 182: Staying Up All Year Round
On the day the new store opened, everyone worked very hard. Even the Pei family members at home came forward to help. Fortunately, the diners were supportive and no major problems occurred. The entire day's revenue doubled compared to previous years.
The expansion of the new store has taken Baiwei Restaurant to a higher level and everything is going smoothly.
Pei Yian felt relieved upon seeing this. Everything was going smoothly at the restaurant, and he had already explained everything to the county government. In addition, the poison in his body had been removed, and his fighting strength had returned to 70% or 80%.
Everything is ready, and it is time for him to leave to find what his grandfather left him and complete his mission.
Originally, he planned to have a wedding ceremony with Sui Niang before leaving, and he had already purchased all the necessary things, but later, he changed his mind.
It is not the right time yet. He plans to wait until everything is settled before marrying Sui Niang home properly. At that time, he will definitely prepare the best things for Sui Nian.
If what he did didn't succeed, at least it wouldn't drag her down.
The new store opened and its revenue doubled, making it a huge success. A lot of food was placed on the table to celebrate.
Everyone present had a happy look on their face, and the days ahead would only get better and better.
"Grandma, I might have to go out for a while in the next few days."
This sentence was like a stone, breaking the current peaceful atmosphere and causing turmoil and ripples.
When everyone heard this, their eyes all fell on Pei Yian.
Madam Pei didn't take it too seriously. She just asked curiously, "Ang'er, where are you going? How long will you be gone?"
Pei was also a little puzzled, "Brother An, what are you going to do for no reason?"
Pei Yian didn't reveal anything, nor did he plan to tell his family. He just replied, "I might have to be away for a few months to do some work. Grandma and Mom don't have to worry."
Madam Pei said with a stern face, "Nonsense! Can't you get things done quickly? Why are you dragging it out for several months?"
"Yes, An'er, what takes you so long?" Pei was puzzled and a little worried at the same time. An'er had been out alone for so long, so he shouldn't have encountered any danger!
But she only has this one son and can't bear the pain of losing another one.
"It's just a personal matter. I'll try to come back as soon as possible." Pei Yian still insisted. There were some things he had to do.
The originally joyful atmosphere at the dinner table became cold because of Pei Yian's words.
The two children who were eating with their bowls and chopsticks also noticed something was wrong, stopped eating, and didn't say anything.
The atmosphere was too depressing, so Ji Zhisui stepped forward and took the initiative to mediate: "Grandma, Mother, An Ge has his own things to do, and he must know his limits."
She knew that Pei Yian was going out to find the army left by the old general. They were loyal to the old general, not the one on the throne.
The Pei family has been passed down from generation to generation for so many years. Even though their property has been confiscated now, their foundation is still there. What they left behind is not only the army, but also the connections and resources.
What's more, Pei Yian was not willing to accept that his Pei family was charged with treason and collaborating with the enemy.
This departure means that he will officially start his career. Later, he will slowly grow into a powerful official who can kill people and make plans, and even ascend to a position second only to the emperor. Naturally, he will not stay in Qizhou County forever.
Seeing her grandson so determined, Mrs. Pei could sense something was wrong. After all, she had been with the old general for many years and had been his wife for many years, so she knew some of the inside story.
He only asked again, "Angel, are you really determined to go?"
"Grandma, this was planned from the beginning and has never been shaken." Pei Yian firmly expressed his attitude.
Madam Pei probably knew that she couldn't persuade him, so she just sighed heavily and said, "Forget it, do whatever you want. I will protect this family well."
After Mrs. Pei finished speaking, she started eating as if nothing had happened and was in the mood to chat with others. The dinner table was lively again.
Ji Zhisui touched the white magnolia hairpin on her head. Pei Yian's departure this time was too sudden, and she was worried. After hesitating for a moment outside the door, she plucked up the courage to knock on the door of the room.
Pei Yian opened the door, saw someone standing outside, and invited them in.
"Brother An, will you be away for a long time this time?" There was a concern in Ji Zhisui's tone that he himself had not noticed.
She didn't know if it had been a while since she came to this world. Now when she thought about it carefully, she found that she could not remember the timeline of the hero in the book who was killing everyone. Or perhaps it was because of her arrival that the original world in the book went in another direction.
Everything ahead is full of unknowns and potential dangers.
"Sui Sui, I will try to come back before the New Year and spend the New Year with you."
The man spoke these words in a deep, magnetic voice, especially the last two words, which seemed to carry some special meaning.
In the dim night, Ji Zhisui blushed unconsciously and didn't dare to look the person in front of him in the eye.
Thinking of the thing in his hand, he hurriedly handed it to Pei Yian.
It's three silver notes worth one hundred taels.
If we hadn't expanded the new store this time, we would have had more. Now these three hundred taels are most of the family's belongings.
"Brother An, you must accept this money." Pei Yian must need to spend money when he is away from home.
The restaurant's revenue has now doubled, and with the sale of sausages, it will be able to make back the profit in a few months.
Pei Yian knew that the other party was worried about him, and the warmth in his heart lingered for a long time, but in the end he only took one of the silver notes. His grandfather had left him a lot of money, so he was not short of money. It was just that these things were all in the border area, which was west and east of Lingnan, and too far away.
At that time, his body did not allow him to walk such a long distance.
After talking with Ji Zhisui, Pei Yian went to see Mrs. Pei again.
Madam Pei only instructed: "Take good care of yourself when you are outside, and don't force things that are impossible."
Pei Yian listened attentively and agreed. Suddenly, Madam Pei seemed to think of something and asked, "Now that you're gone, what are your plans for your marriage with Sui Niang?"
Everyone in the family knows that he has prepared a lot of things, and he is just one step away from leaving. If he leaves this time, won’t the date be postponed again?
"Grandma, I'm not in a safe situation right now, and I don't want to burden Sui Niang." Although Pei Yian really wanted to marry Sui Niang home, he knew that now was not a good time.
"Forget it, don't worry, I'm at home. Remember not to take risks." Old Madam Pei couldn't bear to let Sui Niang stay alone in the empty room for several months.
Pei Yian chose the day to leave, which was three days later.
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