Chapter 267 Nian Qing
"A sudden glimmer of hope amidst the flowers?"
Ye Wan stood at the shop entrance, looking at the red silk that had been pulled down, and looked at Er Ya with a puzzled expression.
Qingyao: "So, is there any connection between these two?"
Er Ya smiled broadly, "Oh, Mom, please don't tease me. It doesn't matter if we're in touch or not, as long as it sounds nice."
She thought about this name for a long time.
"Grand opening day! Buy one get one free! Buy one get one free! This offer is only valid for one day!"
Big Head Little Tree and others, dressed in the store's uniform, went around handing out advertisements on the street, shouting as they did so.
Most people love to join in the fun, and soon a queue formed in front of the Huajian Pastry Shop.
Er Ya instructed, "Xiao Liu and Xiao Yu, take good care of the guests. Manager Chen, you're in charge of settling the bill."
"Don't worry, Miss."
The group had been training for several days, and even with so many people around, they didn't panic and started working busily.
Seeing that Er Ya's business was doing well, Ye Wan didn't want to cause any trouble and went straight upstairs.
The second floor offers more delicate pastries, similar to small cakes, making it a great place for afternoon tea.
At that moment, a carriage stopped on the street not far from the opposite side of Huajian Dim Sum.
A hand with distinct knuckles lifted the carriage curtain, and then a tall figure stepped down from the carriage.
"Business looks really good!"
Yantai stood to the side, her tone quite pleased, "That's right, look at the line, it's almost stretched across the street. No wonder it's Lady Ye's shop."
After looking around for a while, Liu Wenshu said, "Yantai, go in and buy two portions of each kind of pastry."
Yantai asked, "Is one copy for Lü'er?"
Liu Wenshu nodded.
Yantai couldn't help but ask, "Young master, aren't you going in?"
Today is the opening of Er Ya's business, and Ye Wan, as her mother, will definitely be there.
Moreover, the shop looks unusual, and it's obvious that much of it was Ye Wan's idea.
"My current status isn't suitable for meeting her, so I won't go in." Liu Wenshu looked at the pastries among the flowers, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes.
She is someone else's wife.
Moreover, his appearance now will cause trouble for Ye Wan.
A hint of mockery flashed in Liu Wenshu's eyes when he thought of the Cui family.
Yantai hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing and went to buy some snacks. She paid for a seat near the front and quickly went inside to buy her food.
As for the person who just sold their spot, they happily went to the back of the line to queue up.
Those who witnessed it were filled with regret; they never imagined that a spot could be sold for money, how delicious the snack must have been!
As soon as the news spread, the queue grew longer and longer.
Yantai came out carrying a large food box.
"Young master, we've bought them all. Goodness, there's such a wide variety, and they're all so beautiful." He bought a few extra inkstones because he wanted to eat some too.
"I heard there are even better desserts on the second floor, but unfortunately we won't be able to try them today."
Liu Wenshu looked up at the second-floor window, then lowered his head and got into the carriage.
Ye Wan was sitting by the window on the second floor when she looked up and saw a slightly familiar figure.
It looks familiar, but I can't quite place it.
Ye Wan ate a pastry, then put on her veil and came out of the shop.
I had just gotten home when Daya arrived.
"Mother! Here is a letter for you."
Daya handed the letter to Ye Wan.
Da Ya didn't go to the opening today; tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she's at home praying for her father who's on the battlefield.
"Pei Zhichuan, why would he write a letter to a country girl like me?"
Ye Wan clicked her tongue when she saw the signature on the letter. Wasn't this person always looking down on her?
"The letter said he wanted to start a school and hoped my father would serve as the principal."
"It's really strange that someone from the countryside like us could catch the eye of Young Master Pei."
Ye Wan handed the letter to Daya so she could take a look.
Daya smiled, and for once, she joked with Ye Wan, "Mother thinks Father is more handsome, but this Young Master Pei is more handsome."
This Third Young Master Pei is renowned far and wide; it's said that all the noble ladies in the capital are fond of him.
Even Jingzhou City was no exception.
He was indeed a refined and gentle young man, raised from childhood.
Ye Wan led Da Ya towards the main hall, speaking slowly as they walked, "Compared to Pei Zhichuan, if we only look at appearances, I still prefer your father."
"If we disregard appearances, I would also like your father."
Ye Wan looked at Daya and smiled, "Do you know why?"
Da Ya didn't know, but she wanted to know.
“Your father is an unruly person. He has suffered a lot of grievances, but he still maintains a kind heart. He can tolerate all my faults. When I am with him, I can even step on his face.”
“Pei Zhichuan is no good. He’s too conventional. Sometimes being conventional is a good thing, but sometimes it’s not.”
Do you understand what I mean?
Ye Wan looked at Daya. According to this era, Daya was already of marriageable age.
Back in the village, many women her age already had children.
In order to show that their daughters were precious, some aristocratic families would keep their daughters until they were seventeen or eighteen, but they would also arrange marriages for them early on, and would not rush to marry them off when they were close to their husbands.
She doesn't force her three daughters to get married; if she's going to add someone, she wants someone they like and who makes them feel comfortable.
Daya paused for a moment, then said, "Mother, I understand. I wonder if Father received the things you sent him?"
"You should have received it by now."
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"Wow! What good stuff did your wife send you this time? She's so eager to get your hands on it. It makes us bachelors so envious!"
Chu Xiujie saw that Ye Wan had sent something to Lin Anyuan again, and his eyes turned red with envy.
Shouldn't he settle down and start a family?
Where can you find a wife as good as Ye Wan, and her sister Ye Hua?
No, no, that won't do.
Ye Hua was too quiet; he didn't like that.
Besides Ye Hua, who else is there?
Chu Xiujie suddenly remembered the little girl, hurriedly banished the chaotic thoughts, and cursed himself as a beast in his heart.
Ignoring Lin Anyuan's expression, Chu Xiujie shamelessly followed him into Lin Anyuan's territory.
She watched eagerly as he opened the letter first.
"Nianqing".
Upon seeing just two words, Lin Anyuan's eyes lit up with a smile.
Chu Xiujie gasped, “Hiss… Why are you smiling so handsomely, a man like you? If you were on the battlefield, your face alone could bewitch the enemy. How could you fight a war?”
It's almost unfair for a grown man to be so good-looking.
Lin Anyuan ignored him and opened a box.
Inside was a mirror, a ring, and a man's crown.
It almost blinded him.
"Is this a breast protector?" Chu Xiujie craned his neck to look curiously.
"Wow, this is sparkly, it looks like glass. Can this be used as a breastplate?"
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