"Naughty little brother~"
Yukiko walked over with a smile, affectionately took Hanyu Nan's arm, and deliberately said in a sweet voice, "How was it? My endorsement was quite effective, wasn't it?"
Today she was wearing the same white chef's uniform as in the advertisement, with a pink apron printed with a chibi-style image of Yuzuru Hanyu. She looked youthful and beautiful, and you couldn't tell at all that she was already a woman with a child.
"Indeed impressive." Yuzuru nodded with a smile. "Now all of Japan knows about 'Kusan Garden'."
"Of course~" Yukiko winked smugly, "But I haven't received the endorsement fee yet~"
She leaned close to Yuzuru's ear meaningfully and whispered, "Remember to come and 'pay the bill'~"
Yuzuru: "......"
No wonder she's a movie queen; she can still charm people without batting an eye in front of so many people.
"Cough cough."
Tomoko Suzuki coughed lightly, breaking the slightly ambiguous atmosphere between the two. Today, she was dressed in a well-fitting dark blue suit, exuding a powerful aura, clearly a queen who had long held a high position and controlled a vast business empire.
"It's almost time, time for the ribbon-cutting ceremony," she said with a smile.
Standing beside her mother, Ayako gently added, "The media is all ready."
"good!"
Sonoko clapped her hands excitedly, "Then let's begin!"
“Then…” Hanyu Nan extended his hand, “Ladies, please follow me?”
He made a gentlemanly gesture of invitation, and the women exchanged smiles and followed him toward the ribbon-cutting platform.
Yuzuru stood in the middle, with elders such as Yukiko and Eri Kisaki on his left, and young girls such as Akemi, Ran, Sonoko, and Ai on his right.
.........
The ribbon-cutting ceremony went smoothly.
"Three, two, one!"
"Nanyuan Creative Dumpling Shop is officially open!"
As the countdown ended, Sonoko, the store manager, Kusunoki Hanyu, the honorary store manager, Yukiko, the spokesperson, and other distinguished guests including Tomoko Suzuki and Eri Kisaki, cut the ribbon together.
Flashbulbs went off as reporters frantically captured the moment—after all, Fujimine Yukiko's first public appearance since her comeback was a highly newsworthy event in itself, and with the powerful backing of the Suzuki Group, there was no doubt that this news would make headlines in major media outlets.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the store officially opened, and customers who had been lining up entered in an orderly fashion.
"The first 100 customers will receive a limited-edition gyoza made by Ms. Yukiko herself!"
The waiters enthusiastically guided the customers, while inside the store, Akemi, Ran, Natsumi Kosaka, and others were already busy getting to work.
Welcome to Nan Garden!
Sonoko stood at the entrance, greeting each guest with a bright smile, while Yukiko pulled her along, forcing her to act as a "mascot," standing in the store's display area for people to take photos.
"Nan-jun, smile!"
Yukiko playfully poked his cheek.
Hanyu Nan was helpless, but still cooperated by showing a professional smile.
—So, among the photos that went viral on social media that day, besides Yukiko Fujimine's beautiful comeback photos, there was also a profile picture of a "mysterious handsome boy," which instantly ignited the comments section.
"My God! Is this Yukiko's son?!"
"He's so handsome! He completely inherited her stunning looks!"
"No wonder Shinichi Kudo is only a godson... the difference in their looks is just too big!"
"I hereby declare that from today onwards, I am a loyal customer of 'Nanyuan'!"
.........
The first customer in the store was a middle-aged woman with a child. She excitedly shook Yukiko's hand and said, "Ms. Fujimine! I've been your fan for twenty years!"
Yukiko smiled brightly: "Thank you for your support~ These are special 'memory dumplings,' I hope you like them!"
The middle-aged woman accepted the beautifully packaged food box, tears streaming down her face: "It was worth it...it was all worth it in this life..."
This scene was widely reported by major media outlets, and the number of viewers on the live stream instantly exceeded one million. The restaurant's decor, exquisite menu, and unique dumpling designs all became hot topics of discussion.
In a corner, Eri Kisaki and Tomoko Suzuki are elegantly enjoying dumplings.
"The taste is indeed quite good." Eri Kisaki pushed up her glasses. "I didn't expect Sonoko and Ran to have such a talent for business."
Tomoko Suzuki chuckled: "If the kids want to make something of themselves, we adults should definitely support them."
The two mature and sexy women smiled at each other.
At the cashier, Ooka Momiji gracefully walked to Hanyu Nanami, who had finally managed to escape, and whispered, "Husband, it seems you're about to gain another batch of enthusiastic fans."
Yuzuru smiled helplessly: "I never intended to become an internet celebrity."
Hongye chuckled and then took out an exquisite gift box from her bag: "An opening gift, I hope my husband likes it."
Yuzuru took it, opened it, and saw that inside were two pure gold lucky cats with bright eyes, slightly raised paws, and delicate and lifelike patterns on their bodies. Every detail was handled perfectly.
Wow! That's so extravagant!
Sonoko leaned closer and took a look, her eyes widening in surprise.
Only someone like her, who doesn't act like a pampered young lady, could say something like that.
Ooka Momiji said with a bit of a laugh, "It's just a small token of my appreciation. I wish 'Kusan Garden' a prosperous business."
Sonoko stared at the two golden lucky cats, then looked at Momiji, and suddenly grabbed her hand: "Although you always steal Nan from me, this time... thanks!"
Hongye paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sonoko-kun."
The two exchanged a glance and, unusually, reached an agreement.
—After all, today is a big day for "Nanyuan", they don't have time to argue!
.........
Meanwhile, Vermouth, mingling among the ordinary customers, took a sip of tea, her gaze sweeping over the bustling scene inside the shop, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.
"How heartwarming..."
Pu Siqinglan, who was standing next to her, was currently eating like crazy.
They originally came for the creative dumplings, but Pu Siqinglan was surprised to find that the Chinese dishes in the restaurant were actually very delicious.
She had only taken two bites when she couldn't stop eating.
Seeing Pu Siqinglan wolfing down her food, Vermouth elegantly put down her teacup, gently shook her head, and said helplessly, "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."
Elegance, elegance, always be elegant, understand?
Don't tell anyone you hang out with her when you go out.
Otherwise, she would be afraid of losing face.
With her mouth full of Mapo Tofu, Pu Siqinglan mumbled, "My lord, this is so delicious! I've never eaten anything so tasty!"
Vermouth raised an eyebrow, picked up a piece of braised pork rib, and tasted it.
The tender, juicy meat melted in her mouth, and the rich aroma of the sauce made her eyes light up slightly.
"Hmm...it tastes really good."
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