Chapter 184
At a friend's wedding, who is hesitant to speak and who is stubborn
The wind blows the willows and the trees are lush.
Outside the capital, in the pavilion of Yunwu Villa, a slender but powerful hand was placing a plate of jujube paste cakes on the table.
The jujube paste pastry has a unique shape, in the shape of round and plump red dates, sprinkled with fine powdered sugar, which covers the original shiny reddish brown color, and the fragrant smell is refreshing.
The table was filled with simple yet elegant Chinese desserts such as peach cakes, lotus cakes, and dragon beard cakes.
Xiao Yue had carefully selected this on the way back, just so that the other party could eat more when they met.
A long time ago, Xiao Yue asked about her preferences, which were all kinds of pastries.
Thinking so, after brewing the black tea, Xiao Yue turned his head and looked outside the pavilion.
A tall woman dressed in a light golden dragon robe was listening to the report of the person in front of her with a proud and noble attitude.
The man had a young and handsome face. He half-knelt on the ground and looked extremely respectful. After he finished speaking, he did not look up at her, but waited quietly for instructions.
The woman's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and there seemed to be mockery in her eyes. She stretched out her hand to lift the man's chin, and said with a smile: "Go ahead and do it. If you die accidentally, I can just destroy the Zhang family."
The man shuddered all over, and wanted to say something but held back. After a while, he replied, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty. I will obey your command."
The man left quickly.
Xiao Yue saw Fu Guihuang sneer lightly, then turn around and go back to the pavilion, her appearance was completely different from the cold and elegant one just now.
"It's rare for me to get together with Xiaoyue, but there are always people disturbing me."
"Don't be angry, sister." Xiao Yue did not continue talking, but pushed the black tea and cakes in front of her: "Try it, I just want to tell you what interesting things I encountered when I went to Yuxi City."
Fu Guihuang's expression improved, and the fatigue between his brows disappeared. When he heard something interesting, he even asked a few more questions with a smile.
Soon, Xiao Yue saw her yawning with her chin on her hand and her eyes half closed.
Xiao Yue's voice naturally became quieter, and he ate his cakes while clearing his mind.
Fu Guihuang had already made an appointment with her for the villa parade, but unfortunately she had been busy with the branch and only returned from Yuxi City yesterday.
As soon as he came back, Fu Guihuang sent someone to pick up Xiao Yue.
Yunwu Villa is the best place to visit in the capital of Dachen Kingdom. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, with pleasant scenery. In spring and autumn, you can see the magnificent sight of blooming flowers and falling red maple leaves.
It is now late spring, and the cherry-colored gauze curtains hanging in the pavilion merge with the light blue lake water around it, presenting a lingering color of spring and summer.
A medium-sized boat was swaying on the waves. Men and women were walking on it and their conversations could be heard faintly.
Xiao Yue looked up boredly. Just by looking at the way these people were dressed, he could tell that they must be of respectable status.
As she got closer, she could hear what they were saying.
"The second anniversary of Yueting Self-service Store is approaching. Should we go to the one on Beique Road or the one on Xuanwu Road?"
"Let's go to Beique Road. It's close to our home!"
"How about Xuanwu Dao?"
"Hey, no matter which one, it's good enough to be able to queue up!"
"Yeah, the Yueting Self-service Store celebration announcement hasn't even been released yet, but the city is already bustling!"
“I can’t imagine how many people there were that day…”
"Never mind, I'm going to eat even if I'm squeezed to death!"
Every man and woman on the boat was talking about this.
After all, Yueting Buffet is a popular food store in Dachen Country. Its second anniversary is approaching and one can’t help but look forward to what activities and delicious food it will have.
You can hear related topics in Yunwu Villa, a tourist place, not to mention what the situation is like in the city now.
When Xiao Yue withdrew his gaze, he saw Fu Guihuang smiling.
"Xiao Yue should take a good rest while you have free time today."
"yes."
Xiao Yue sighed.
After today, we will be busy starting tomorrow.
But she was also enjoying it, and her anticipation was no less than that of the customers at Yueting Buffet.
Looking back to last year, when Xiao Yue had just arrived, within just one year, Yueting Self-service had opened two branches in the huge capital city*, and was even preparing for a third one.
There was no way. Beijing was too big, even bigger than Xiao Yue had imagined. One or two branches were simply not enough.
I still remember that when the first branch opened, there were not enough seats on the entire fourth floor.
The first day was packed!
Xiao Yue could only do the work of two people, and he opened a second branch within a month and a half.
Fortunately, Hu Lang and Fu Xunzhou helped during the period, and the most important puppet man also assisted, otherwise Xiao Yue would have been too busy to handle everything.
Two months later, the popularity of the store still did not go down.
With the cooperation between Xiao Yue and Hu Lang Trading Company, the words "Yueting Buffet" became famous throughout the country of Dachen within half a year. Under its influence, countless food shops lowered their prices, gradually returning to their previous trend of matching prices with taste.
It was early autumn then, and Xiao Yue was no longer so busy, but he did not choose to rest and went straight to Liuyun City.
She had agreed to go back once every two months, but the plan couldn't keep up with the changes, so she could only take the opportunity to "beg for forgiveness."
Fortunately, the sisters did not care about it. They are all proud of the store's current reputation and are working harder to take Yueting Self-service to the next level.
After Xiao Yue reminisced with them, he rested for only a day and immediately returned to the capital to devote himself to the development of Yueting Self-help.
For example, a branch was opened in a city close to the north of the capital, and a branch was also opened in a city to the northwest.
The northwest direction is Yuxi City where Xiao Yue just came back this time. It is currently under renovation and rectification, and it is expected to be open smoothly in about half a month.
Xiao Yue was of course tired from running back and forth, so when she came back this time, she did not refuse Fu Guihuang's invitation.
Xiao Yue and Fu Guihuang have always had a good relationship. When she first came here, the other party was busy fighting for power, and she heard a lot of rumors.
For example, why would a woman join in the fun; why would a woman be an emperor; why would a woman be able to govern a country...
Xiao Yue was both angry and worried about Fu Guihuang. Fortunately, she knew that the other party was not playing house. He had already taken control of the overall situation by controlling the Second Prince, who was useless but crucial.
About three months later, Xiao Yue heard that the new emperor of Dachen Kingdom had ascended the throne.
The whole capital city was such a grand occasion at that time that she is still amazed when she thinks about it now.
However, all this had little to do with Yue Ting's self-help, so Xiao Yue did not ask Fu Xunzhou about the details.
She only knew that her shop could continue to operate smoothly and that the friends she made were safe and sound.
As for the deeper issues, for example, did someone take action against Yue Ting on their own initiative after learning that Fu Xunzhou and Fu Guihuang were close to Xiao Yue...
She thinks so.
But Xiao Yue was no pushover. He had been well prepared since he arrived in the capital. He quickly made a name for himself, cooperated with Hu Lang, expanded both businesses, and established good relationships with the people by getting into their hearts.
Now, those who want to take action against Yue Ting’s self-help unit must first look at Xiao Yue’s expression.
She doesn't cause trouble, but she is not afraid of trouble either.
Before traveling through time, he opened a shop alone in a big city, and until the business picked up, it was all dependent on Xiao Yue alone.
Only when you are strong will you not be afraid of any storm.
Just like Fu Guihuang, Hu Lang, Fang Sanhong, and every woman Xiao Yue met, in her heart they were all powerful women...
Xiao Yue was lost in thought for a moment, and when he came to his senses, he met Fu Guihuang's helpless look.
"What's wrong?"
"I just asked, are you going back to Liuyun City after the store celebration?" Fu Guihuang repeated.
"Yeah." Xiao Yue nodded, and she was even happier when she thought about it: "Xiao Xiao and Cheng Min's wedding is coming soon, how can I, as their elder sister, not go!"
Su Xiaoxiao and Cheng Min got engaged last year, but the former was so busy with the business of the head office that they didn't agree on a wedding date.
It’s finally tied this year!
Fu Guihuang seemed to be thinking about what he heard. Suddenly, he raised his eyelids and looked behind her, with the corners of his lips raised.
Xiao Yue's heart moved, he turned around and saw the person coming.
Fu Xunzhou.
The man was dressed in green, with his hair in a simple high ponytail and peacock feathers hanging from his hair crown, which looked particularly in harmony with the lush Yunwu Mountain Villa.
Xiao Yue smiled and saw through it but didn't say anything.
After all, the way she dresses up as soon as we meet is really pleasing to the eye.
"What are you talking about?"
Fu Xunzhou walked into the pavilion and sat naturally beside Xiao Yue. He held her hair and wiped the remaining pastry from the corner of her mouth.
Xiao Yue glanced at his fingers, coughed lightly to stop him, and then said, "We are talking about Xiaoxiao and Chengmin's wedding date, and the store anniversary."
"Well, there will be people maintaining order outside the store during the store celebration." Fu Xunzhou nodded, indicating that she could rest assured.
While the two were talking, Fu Guihuang on the opposite side rested his chin on his hand, looked them up and down, and let out a soft click of the tongue.
After a while, Xiao Yue heard her speak.
"I'm tired. I'm going to rest in the next room. There's also a unique water flow here at night. Xiaoyue, remember to stay and watch it with me."
"good."
Xiao Yue responded and saw her get up and leave, taking a piece of dragon beard cake with her.
Watching her walk into a nearby room, Xiao Yue turned around and met a pair of deep eyes.
"One more thing."
"What?"
Xiao Yue was confused for a moment, and before she could react, Fu Xunzhou stared at the corner of her mouth and got closer and closer.
It was light at first, then became heavier and moister.
Xiao Yue didn't know how she ended up sitting in Fu Xunzhou's arms. In the end, she was out of breath and secretly depressed.
She just knew it!
Xiao Yue took a short rest before she recovered. She yawned in his arms and remembered something when she was about to close her eyes.
"By the way, can you go back with me?"
It refers to returning to Liuyun City to attend the wedding banquet of Su Xiaoxiao and Cheng Min.
Fu Xunzhou seems to be a little busy recently. He is involved in a secret case from many years ago, and he has been investigating it for nearly half a month.
I wonder if you have time?
"Yes." Fu Xunzhou rubbed Xiao Yue's head with his chin and said in a hoarse voice, "Of course I will go back with you to attend the wedding banquet."
For some reason, Xiao Yue felt that he spoke the last four words word by word with emphasis.
Her eyelids felt sore, and without thinking much, she pinched a piece of cake and fed it to him as a reward, then Meimei leaned back and fell asleep.
Fu Xunzhou was afraid that the crumbs would fall, so he didn't eat it. He just took it in his hand and looked down at the entanglement of the two people's green and red clothes, one peacock and the other feather.
He sighed softly. In Xiao's words...
Flirting with a blind man.
——
The celebration of Yueting Self-service Store arrived as scheduled. The huge streets of Beijing were bustling with people, and the level of bustle was comparable to that of festivals.
On the first anniversary, Xiao Yue was too busy to plan the anniversary store celebration well, but this time it was different.
She started preparing at least a month in advance and listed a bunch of delicacies from each series.
Not only the branch in Beijing, but also the branches in Liuyun City, Qingyun City, Shancheng and all the newly opened branches will hold store celebrations today.
Xiao Yue didn't use any complicated tricks. He just set up a long banquet on the street in front of Yueting Buffet Store, offering free food for seven consecutive days.
Just a few words, but the level of deterrence is extraordinary.
The sun had just started to get hotter and the streets were already packed with people.
This is not the first time Xiao Yue has hosted a large-scale event, so safety is absolutely guaranteed.
Therefore, all customers only need to eat and drink, and Yueting will take care of other matters.
Xiao Yue is not afraid of being too busy. Now the Infinite System will be separated after she completes the task, but the mall is still there, not to mention there is also a universal dessert system mall.
It’s no problem to exchange whatever you want.
The only thing that needs attention is to replenish ingredients to the kitchens and warehouses of other branches in a timely manner.
The capital city is so lively because there are so many people, but other cities must be no different when it comes to store anniversaries.
During these seven days, Xiao Yue was so busy that he had no time to care about anyone. He didn't go home twice, leaving Fu alone in the empty room.
But it only lasted one day, and then Fu Xunzhou came to live with her in the hotel.
After the day was over, Xiao Yue was too tired to speak at night and had to rely on him as a human crutch to help him walk.
Fu Xunzhou's heartache was beyond words. He couldn't say anything to help her work less hard, so he worked hard on his actions and his massage skills could be said to be perfect.
Xiao Yue commented: "You can even open a store."
Fu Xunzhou: “…”
Fu Xunzhou: "I'll only make money from you if I open a store."
Xiao Yue was happy: "Then I'll just reluctantly take care of you!"
Usually when she was talking too much, Fu Xun would choose not to speak. It was not because he didn't want to speak, but because he couldn't find a response that would match her.
Today was different. Fu Xunzhou thought for two seconds and then said, "Then I will be covered for life."
Xiao Yue: “…”
"It's not impossible." Xiao Yue continued, "Just follow me, I promise you won't regret it."
What a double entendre!
"Yes." Fu Xunzhou lowered his eyes: "Then can I have a name?"
A long time passed.
Fu Xunzhou didn't hear Xiao Yue talking. When he listened carefully, he found that her breathing had already stabilized. When he looked again, he found that her eyes had been closed without her noticing.
He couldn't help but reach out his hand to pinch her nose, but in the end he just tapped the tip of her nose lightly.
The seven-day store celebration was not long at all, but it passed in the blink of an eye as customers felt they couldn’t eat enough every day.
Xiao Yue felt much more relaxed and planned to have a good rest tomorrow.
Later, she distributed store anniversary benefits to each branch, and then listened to the report summary.
The store celebration organized by Yueting was very successful. Not only did the dignitaries in Beijing who wanted to build good relationships with the store send gifts, but also the local wealthy businessmen in the locations of the branches also gave valuable gifts.
Naturally, Xiao Yue couldn't return it, so as to reciprocate, he selected the items he had cooperated with Linlang Trading Company and sent them back.
After summarizing everything, Xiao Yue stretched and prepared to leave, but then he heard something said by the woman in charge of Yuxi City.
"Seeking cooperation?" Xiao Yue paused, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who specifically?"
Unexpectedly, the manager of Yuxicheng was stuck, and he muttered for a long time: "I'm not sure either. Judging from his accent, he is not a local, nor is he from Dachen. He must be from a neighboring country."
The Dachen Kingdom was in its prime, and there were not many neighboring countries like the Northern Barbarians that were eyeing it covetously. Most of them only did small businesses on the border and were not very powerful.
Xiao Yue was not from this era, so he didn't know much about the past and didn't take the initiative to learn about it, so he was naturally confused.
"Neighboring country?"
"Yes, the man who came to see me said something like 'mud howl?' and gestured for a long time. The general idea was that he wanted to see the boss. I didn't understand the rest."
Xiao Yue: “…”
That's not possible?
Although I know that this is a fictional era and anything can happen or appear, it is still quite surprising that a foreigner actually showed up.
I don't know where they are from or what language they speak...
Xiao Yue's eyes moved slightly, and he began to think deeply.
This is different from Hu Lang's nature. The neighboring country is seeking cooperation, probably wanting to jointly open a store or let her store settle in the neighboring country's territory.
Xiao Yue would not consider the former, but the latter is somewhat feasible for Yueting's self-help development.
But she thought about it for a while, and finally told the woman in charge of Yuxi City not to pay attention to it for the time being.
Because this is not the top priority. The top priority is to rush back to Liuyun City!
…
After completing all the handover matters of the store, Xiao Yue got on the carriage and left the city.
This time, there were only her and Fu Xunzhou, the latter driving the carriage at a speed neither fast nor slow.
Xiao Yue sat next to him and looked at the scenery along the way leisurely.
"I have prepared some small gifts, I wonder if they are enough." At this time, Fu Xunzhou suddenly said this.
Xiao Yue raised his eyebrows, feeling somewhat puzzled.
Mainly because they have been together for a long time, she knows that he never likes to say these words, but expresses them through actions. Furthermore, for people who are familiar with each other, the other person will be happy no matter what the gift is.
Fu Xunzhou must know this truth, so why did he suddenly say this?
"It's good as long as the intention is there." Xiao Yue didn't understand for a moment, and said: "Xiao Xiao and Cheng Min should prefer to enjoy the happiness of the day and get married with the person they love. All relatives and friends are blessing them."
What a wonderful thing!
Fu Xunzhou had been looking straight ahead, but when he heard this, he looked over and seemed to want to say something. In the end, he just nodded and said, "You are right. Marriage with the person you love is the most beautiful thing in the world."
"That's right."
Xiao Yue agreed very much and was about to give a thumbs up, but when she glanced at the man's hesitant expression, she immediately became confused.
Um?
What's the meaning?
What else does he want to say?
Xiao Yue was afraid that he had seen it wrong, so he moved closer.
As a result, Fu Xunzhou's subtle expression disappeared. Fearing that she might get into an accident, he reached out to support her body as she moved forward.
In addition, the wind was strong today and Xiao Yue could hardly bear the wind. She glanced at his expression again and saw that there was nothing unusual before returning to the carriage.
"I'll take over the driving in a bit, and you can take a rest."
"good."
*
The capital city and Liuyun City are indeed far apart. Xiao Yue and Fu Xunzhou hurried and finally arrived a day ahead of schedule.
Liuyun City is still the same as before, with small bridges, flowing water, misty rain, and a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere all around.
Xiao Yue couldn't help feeling emotional. He didn't stay on the street for too long and went all the way to his home.
When she went to the capital last year, she temporarily sent her family members away.
Although the housekeeper was instructed to come back regularly to clean, water the flowers and feed the fish, no one lived there and there was no lively atmosphere in the house.
Xiao Yue's bones were so weak from sitting all the way, and the first thing he did when he got home was to stretch his limbs on the spot.
Fu Xunzhou took the necessary things from the carriage to the room and tidied them up a little.
The two of them had already eaten before entering the city. As it was still early, they decided to have a good rest before contacting the sisters from Yueting Self-service.
Unexpectedly, not long after, there was a knock on the door.
"Xiao Yue!"
"Sister Xiao!"
The visitors were Fang Sanhong, Jiang Yi and Xiao Nuo.
It turns out that they also arrived on the same day. I saw the carriage when I was walking on the road just now.
The three of them rushed over.
Fang Sanhong said, "The other sisters will probably be here soon. We will all stay at your place tonight and go to the Su residence together tomorrow!"
Before coming back, Xiao Yue communicated with her sisters through a megaphone and asked Yue Ting to take a five-day holiday in advance and meet at her house the day before the wedding banquet so that they could attend the wedding banquet together.
The sisters from the distant branches are expected to arrive in the next two days, while those in Liuyun City, such as Sun Wen, Lu Ran, Xiao Lian and the sisters, have already gone to the Su Mansion to play.
Now Xiao Yue forgot about her desire to rest and was filled with excitement at seeing her sisters again.
She pulled Fang Sanhong and the others straight to the small garden, and they couldn't stop chatting, with laughter ringing in their ears.
Fu Xunzhou couldn't join in the conversation and just sat there drinking tea indifferently.
As the night grew darker, more of Yueting's sisters arrived. The house was filled with laughter and light. The originally deserted place instantly became popular.
Xiao Yue hasn't seen everyone for a long time, but she doesn't feel strange at all. If she didn't have to attend a wedding banquet tomorrow and was afraid of getting up late, she would definitely keep them chatting all night.
When the show finally ended, everyone was reluctant to leave and chatted for a while before going back to their rooms to rest.
I think if I put off the things I look forward to until tomorrow, I can fall asleep extra sweetly.
Early the next morning.
Xiao Yue opened her eyes with excitement and was about to call Fu Xunzhou, but found that he had already woken up and was counting the gifts.
The sisters woke up one by one, washed and dressed, and then set off together.
Xiao Yue had only a vague understanding of the ancient marriage process.
Fortunately, all of this was taken care of and prepared by the Su family and Cheng Min. They were just going to attend the wedding banquet and didn't need to make too much preparation.
As soon as he arrived at the Su Mansion, Xiao Yue saw a joyous atmosphere in front of the door, and the sounds in his ears were even more lively.
It was still early, so Xiao Yue and the others followed the servant who came to greet them and walked in, and soon saw the protagonist of the day.
Su Xiaoxiao sat in front of the dressing table, wearing a phoenix hairpin and a wedding dress. Her pretty face was eye-catchingly beautiful today.
But her eyes were a little red, and she looked like she had been crying.
Xiao Yue saw a woman with a calm temperament beside Su Xiaoxiao, probably her mother, who was looking at her daughter tenderly.
"Sister Xiao!"
When Su Xiaoxiao saw Xiao Yue, her mouth, which was originally smiling faintly, curled up and her eyes showed signs of turning red again.
Xiao Yue walked over and took her outstretched hand, and said softly: "What's the matter, Xiaoxiao is about to start a new life experience today, you should be happy."
She didn't say anything like "you can't cry on such a happy day today, or that you won't be beautiful if you cry, or that people will laugh at you."
Su Xiaoxiao can be herself at any time.
The two were talking so loudly that Su's mother, who was standing nearby, picked up her handkerchief and gently wiped her eyes.
After a moment, Xiao Yue met her expression, paused, nodded, and walked out.
Just then, the sisters from Yueting Self-service came in and surrounded Su Xiaoxiao chattering.
Xiao Yue stood at the door for a while, and when he saw Su's mother come out, he followed her to an open place in the yard without deliberately avoiding others.
This was the scene Fu Xunzhou saw when he came over. He stopped and waited for a while.
About half a minute later, Xiao Yue came back after talking to Su's mother. Facing his curious gaze, the corners of her mouth rose slightly.
"Nothing much, just a mother thanking her outstanding daughter for the noble people she met on this road. She said she wanted to talk to me a long time ago, but put it off until today."
A wealthy family like the Su family was able to raise a girl like Su Xiaoxiao who is free and idealistic. Su's mother played an indispensable role in this.
Even though outsiders describe her as just a well-educated, indecisive rich lady.
But when such a day comes, there will be no mother in the world who will not be proud of her daughter.
…
The complexity of this wedding banquet made Xiao Yue, who was attending as a relative, feel a little overwhelmed.
Cheng Min’s wedding procession was so grand that the sound of gongs and drums could be heard from far away.
Everyone on the whole street looked over, their eyes full of blessings and envy.
Especially since this was a big happy event for the Su family in Liuyun City, the news had already spread in the city.
This wedding banquet was purposely planned to be a grand affair, so no matter how complicated it was, Su Xiaoxiao and Cheng Min enjoyed it.
Xiao Yue watched the entire process, from jumping over the fire basin, getting rid of evil spirits, to worshipping heaven and earth...
When the ceremony was over, cheers rang out throughout the hall.
After that, everyone in the Cheng residence entertained the guests, prepared banquets, and waited for the dinner.
Yue Ting and his group had nothing to do, so they wandered around the mansion and handed their gifts to the housekeeper.
Until the sun sets, the sky is as red as fire, as if sending blessings to the two people who are getting married today.
Xiao Yue spent the entire afternoon walking around with her sisters, and her mouth never stopped talking, not only eating snacks but also chatting.
Although I didn’t do much physical work, it felt almost like running a store for a whole day.
Xiao Yue felt like she was being drained, so she said goodbye to Sun Wen and the others who were still full of energy, and went to the quiet reception room to rest.
But it was her first time here and she didn't know the way.
Fortunately, Fu Xunzhou saw it, came over and took her to rest.
"I am so tired..."
Xiao Yue slumped down and sat down. Although he said this, his face looked energetic.
"Relax." Fu Xunzhou walked over helplessly and stretched out his hand to massage her shoulders.
Xiao Yue immediately began to enjoy it, his eyes narrowed like a cat.
To be honest, Fu Xunzhou has not only transformed from an anorexic patient into a skilled cook, but he is also very good at taking care of people.
What about shoulder massage, massage, jewelry selection, and daily dressing is also very aesthetic...
Xiao Yue felt it touched her heart, and every day with him was pleasant and relaxing.
If Xiao Yue didn't understand what was wrong with Fu Xunzhou on the way here, then if she still didn't understand after a whole day, she would be really stubborn.
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