"Don't bother with 'madam,' just call me Aunt Yang."
After saying that, Madam Yang quickly invited them in.
"Miss Pei, I've always heard my husband praise you, saying you're a clever and capable young lady. Today I'm finally meeting you in person," Madam Yang said warmly, pulling Pei Yao along.
Pei Yao: "Husband, Aunt Yang can just call me A Yao."
Madam Yang nodded, looking at Pei Yao with great affection. The girl was beautiful, with her eyes crinkling when she smiled, and she had a gentle nature; she seemed like a sensible person.
A smile appeared on Yang's face.
Pei Yao handed over the things she had brought for Manager Qian: "Aunt Yang, these are for Uncle Qian. I hope he gets better soon."
Yang looked at the things in Pei Yao's hands and declined to accept them.
"You silly girl, you came all this way, why did you bring anything? You're too kind."
Pei Yao: "Hehe, Aunt Yang, these are all for Uncle Qian to help him recover."
Manager Qian, who was inside, also came out of the house at this moment.
Pei Yao called out, "Uncle Qian."
Upon hearing Pei Yao's call, Manager Qian finally noticed her, his eyes filled with surprise.
"Miss Pei, what brings you here?"
He glanced at He Zhanglin beside him, his doubts growing even stronger. Not only had he come, but he had come with He Zhanglin.
Pei Yao smiled and said, "I heard from Erdan that you caught a cold, so I came to see you."
After putting the things away, Madam Yang went to tidy up the stone table in the courtyard: "Don't stand there talking, come and sit down for a while, I'll go make you some hot tea."
Shopkeeper Qian smiled and said, "Come and sit down for a while, have some hot tea to warm yourself up."
After saying that, he led the two to sit down at a stone table to the side.
The moment Pei Yao saw Manager Qian, she noticed that he looked much more haggard and thinner.
"Uncle Qian, is your cold feeling any better?"
After Pei Yao sat down, she looked at Manager Qian and asked him a question.
Shopkeeper Qian nodded: "Much better. Doctor Lin truly lives up to his reputation as a miracle doctor. He's almost fully recovered after only one or two doses of medicine."
Pei Yao was happy to see that he was getting better: "The weather is getting cold now, Uncle Qian, you need to take good care of yourself."
“Hey, you guys too. In previous years, it usually gets cold around October, but this year winter is coming a bit late.”
Manager Qian took the tea and cups handed over by Madam Yang and poured hot tea for the two of them.
Pei Yao and He Zhanglin accepted the gifts with both hands and expressed their gratitude.
Yang brought over some melon seeds and placed them on the table.
Looking at the two, Manager Qian suddenly remembered that they seemed to have arrived together, so he asked, "Brother Zhang Lin, Miss Pei, how come you two came together?"
He Zhanglin took a sip of tea and explained, "Miss Pei came to Deyun Restaurant to see you today, but mistook me for you, and that's how we met."
Pei Yao nodded in agreement: "I heard from Erdan that you caught a cold, so I thought I'd come and see you. It just so happened that Mr. He was also coming, so we came together."
Manager Qian understood, and then introduced He Zhanglin to Pei Yao: "This is Manager He Zhanglin. Manager He used to be the manager of a grand restaurant in the capital."
A hint of shock flashed in Pei Yao's eyes: "Mr. He is actually the manager of the restaurant?"
Seeing Pei Yao's shocked expression, He Zhanglin couldn't help but smile and look at her: "What, does Miss Pei think I don't look like it?"
Pei Yao smiled and took a sip of tea, saying, "Mr. Qian is more like a schoolteacher."
Upon hearing these words, He Zhanglin's ever-smiling eyes dimmed for a moment.
There was a moment of silence.
Seeing the sudden drop in temperature, Pei Yao realized for a moment that she might have said something wrong.
I dare not say any more.
Manager Qian chuckled and changed the subject to ease the tension:
"Miss Pei, business at Pei's has been pretty good lately, hasn't it? I often hear the neighbors talking about your Pei's ice jelly. They all say it's delicious, but it's so hard to buy."
Pei Yao immediately understood and followed up on what Manager Qian had said, saying, "It's not bad, we're always fully booked."
Manager Qian: "That's certainly possible. By the way, Miss Pei, did you come to Deyun Restaurant to see me today because you had something to discuss?"
Pei Yao really did have something to ask Manager Qian, so she quickly said, "Uncle Qian, I really have something I'd like to ask you for help with today."
Pei Yao glanced at Manager Qian and continued, "Uncle Qian, Pei's shop is looking for a reliable manager to help out. Do you know anyone you'd recommend?"
Manager Qian took a sip of tea and smiled, "Miss Pei, you've hit the nail on the head. I do have someone to recommend."
Pei Yao immediately became interested upon hearing this: "Oh?"
Manager Qian patted He Zhanglin on the shoulder and said to Pei Yao, "Isn't the head manager right here?"
Pei Yao asked in confusion, "Mr. He?"
Pei Yao quite liked He Zhanglin's personality; he was very comfortable to be around.
“It would be wonderful if Mr. He could come to Pei’s restaurant,” Pei Yao said earnestly.
Manager Qian: "Brother Zhang Lin has been a manager for a long time, so managing a dessert shop is naturally no problem for him."
Pei Yao trusted Manager Qian; if Manager Qian said someone was good, they probably wouldn't be too bad.
However, we should ask He Zhanglin for his opinion on the specifics and see if he is willing.
After discussing it among themselves, Pei Yao shared her ideas for the future development of the shop with He Zhanglin.
He Zhanglin was quick-witted and soon had his own ideas about the future development of Pei Ji.
After some discussion, Pei Yao was very satisfied with him, and He Zhanglin was also very satisfied.
He Zhanglin also had time; after leaving Kyoto, he had been staying at home idly.
This time, Manager Qian caught a cold and took leave, which is why he was sent to fill in for a few days.
Therefore, He Zhanglin agreed to Pei Yao's suggestion. Although the wages were not as high as what he used to earn at the restaurant in the capital, they were still based on local standards.
If He Zhanglin performs well in the future, Pei Yao can also raise his wages.
"Mr. He, oh no, Manager He, then it's settled. Please come directly to Pei's Restaurant tomorrow." Pei Yao said with a beaming smile.
"Okay, sure."
He Zhanglin asked about Pei Ji's situation, and the group chatted happily.
Pei Yao thought that finding the shopkeeper wouldn't be resolved so quickly, but she was surprised!
But deep down, I couldn't help but feel happy.
After they finished talking, Madam Yang came over with a small bamboo basket and said, "Zhang Lin, A Yao, wait until you have dinner before you leave. Is there any dish you like? I'll go out and buy it."
Pei Yao quickly declined, "Aunt Yang, there's no need to trouble yourself. I have to leave soon. My family is waiting for me to go back. It's dark and the roads in the countryside are difficult to travel."
Knowing about Pei Yao's situation, Manager Qian also said, "Miss Pei's home is in Liangshui Well Village, so you should go back soon."
"Alright then." Aunt Yang's face showed a hint of disappointment.
He Zhanglin also declined, saying, "Sister-in-law, I also have something to do today, so I can't stay for dinner."
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