Chapter 75 Jin Xuan's Apology
"Oh my god!" Zhao Yuxin couldn't help but exclaim, "The egg yolk is whole! The sandy texture is absolutely amazing, just like the ones my grandma used to make. And the lotus seed paste is so smooth, it's not sticky at all! It's even better than that 20-year-old shop downstairs!"
She took another big bite, her eyes squinting with satisfaction. "The rich, oily texture is just right. The sweetness of the lotus seed paste and the salty aroma of the egg yolk blend perfectly. Every bite is pure bliss!"
Leng Yu quickly took a bite and nodded repeatedly, "It's so delicious! The mooncake crust is amazing! It's soft, chewy, and has a subtle wheat aroma. It's a perfect match with the lotus seed paste and egg yolk! Delicious, delicious. So delicious. I want another one."
Hearing the commotion, the surrounding guests gathered around, and Su Yingxue smiled as she distributed mooncakes to everyone.
Ye Feifei had a sudden inspiration. She took out her phone and snapped a picture of everyone happily enjoying the mooncakes, then posted it on the KTV's social media account: "Golden Brilliance KTV's Double Festival Special - Chef's Handmade Lotus Seed Paste and Egg Yolk Mooncakes, Free with Every Purchase!"
As soon as the message was posted, the comments section immediately buzzed: "Please give me the address!"
"These mooncakes look so delicious!"
"Boss, can you deliver?"
Seeing everyone's happy faces, Su Yingxue felt a warmth in her heart. She knew that these mooncakes not only carried the taste of tradition, but also conveyed the warmth between people.
On this festival of reunion, the greatest happiness is to bring a touch of sweetness to those around you with your own hands.
Meng Cong strode across the hall, winking at Ye Feifei: "New guests!"
Ye Bingbin followed behind him, the two walking one after the other.
Further back—a considerable distance away—was Jin Xuan, the manager of the neighboring "Trend K" store.
Jin Xuan, wearing high heels, felt as if she were walking on cotton. She stared at the "Golden Brilliance KTV" sign for a long time, her fingers unconsciously twisting the strap of her bag, seemingly struggling with whether or not to step through the door.
Su Yingxue noticed the dark circles under her eyes from afar and recalled what Ye Feifei had mentioned: Jin Xuan had been badly screwed over by the unreliable manager of the store a while ago, who insisted on holding a whole crab feast, which cost a lot of money for the renovation.
As a result, the food was ridiculously expensive (costing over a thousand yuan per meal), and the decor was an old-fashioned luxury style that didn't match the cheerful atmosphere of a KTV at all.
Young people went on a rampage online, accusing them of being "money-hungry," and the post spread like wildfire, causing K Trend's business to plummet.
I heard that the Jin family sold several properties to cover their losses. Jin Xuan was scolded terribly by her family, and even her grandfather, who usually doted on her the most, slammed his fist on the table.
She even sold off all her designer bags at low prices, and only after much effort and connections did she finally manage to sell the store and things calm down.
“Feifei,” Jin Xuan’s voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, “I’ve come to apologize to you.”
Ye Feifei raised an eyebrow, not expecting the spoiled young lady to take the initiative to humble herself.
Just as she was about to speak, Jin Xuan suddenly turned to Su Yingxue, her eyes red-rimmed: "Su Yingxue, I shouldn't have hit you... I've asked Wang Meng about it, it's all a misunderstanding. I shouldn't have picked a fight with you just because Bing-ge doesn't like me..."
Su Yingxue paused for a moment, then turned to look at Ye Bingbin—he had his head down, his fingers trembling unconsciously, and he remained silent.
She sighed inwardly, but still stepped forward, picked out the roundest mooncake from the box, and gently handed it to Jin Xuan: "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival."
Jin Xuan's eyelashes trembled, and her fingertips shook as she reached out to take the mooncake. She took a bite, and the sweet lotus seed paste instantly spread in her mouth, as delicate as silk, mixed with the grainy texture of salted egg yolk. The sweet and salty flavors danced on her tongue.
Her tears fell with a "plop" onto the mooncake, making a small dent.
"The mooncakes... are so sweet." She choked up, tears streaming down her face.
Zhao Yuxin immediately stepped forward, put her arm around her shoulder, and patted her back like she was comforting a child: "Silly girl, mooncakes are sweet, of course! Come on, let's go inside and sing karaoke, I'll treat you to the most expensive private room!"
"Exactly!" Leng Yu chimed in, "We have to have a good time today and make up for all the previous gatherings!"
Ye Feifei stood still, arms crossed, a faint smile playing on her lips. Su Yingxue nudged her arm: "Oh, you've made up so quickly?"
Ye Feifei glanced at Jin Xuan, a sly glint in her eyes: "Otherwise what? The Jin family has bowed their heads this time."
She lowered her voice, "The Jin family has finally agreed to acquire that piece of land my father has always wanted. It's business, you know..."
She shrugged. "Even if I don't like her, I have to put up with her if she's useful to me. But Jin Xuan really messed up this time; she'll definitely learn her lesson next time."
Su Yingxue blinked: "So... she just walked right into the door?"
“No way,” Ye Feifei smiled even more meaningfully, “I arranged a little ‘surprise’ beforehand.”
She pointed to Jin Xuan's back and said, "Do you remember the driver from that afternoon session at Golden Brilliance KTV? My dad knew him very well and deliberately 'recommended' him to Trendy K."
The chef loved to create elaborate and fancy dishes, which suited Jin Xuan's taste perfectly—and as a result, when the whole crab feast was served, the young people ran away faster than rabbits.
"Wait a minute," Su Yingxue's eyes widened, "So... the store manager is one too?"
“Sigh, they’re all acquaintances.” Ye Feifei shrugged. “I tipped off the store manager beforehand, saying that Jin Xuan wanted to take over Trendy K, and he happened to want to too… Jin Xuan thought she got a good deal, but actually…” She blinked, “My dad and I gave her a push behind the scenes, which is why the store changed hands so quickly.”
Su Yingxue opened her mouth, but after a long pause, she managed to stammer out, "So... I'm the fool?"
"Pfft!" Ye Feifei suddenly laughed and pinched Su Yingxue's cheek. "Don't say that. If I hadn't made arrangements in advance, Jin Xuan would definitely still be pestering my brother."
"Besides—" She pulled her phone out of her bag, "I have to send you a big red envelope! Sister Su, thank you so much this time. If Jin Xuan had really hit you, my brother would have been furious with me."
Su Yingxue watched Jin Xuan, Zhao Yuxin, and Leng Yu laughing and joking, and then looked at Ye Feifei's smug smile.
He turned around and took a bite of the mooncake. "It's alright, the taste is not bad."
"bite--"
The moment the phone screen lit up, Su Yingxue stared at the string of numbers in the system panel, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
The task is 100% complete, and the settlement amount is followed by a string of zeros—enough for her to rent a small apartment with a balcony in the next city and buy a new oven. There's still money left over to pay for her grandmother's nursing home fees. She can even save a little for herself.
"System, process the settlement."
A gentle mechanical voice announced, "Congratulations, host, on completing the Mid-Autumn Festival limited-time mission. Rewards have been credited to your account. The 'New Delicacies' series of missions is now available. Would you like to proceed?"
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