Chapter 353 The Grand Finale
It's already rare to meet someone you like, and even rarer to be with someone you like. So Meng Yanzhi is lucky, and Xiao Xingyuan is even luckier.
As for them, they were lucky; at least they witnessed the flowers blooming, so they didn't completely waste spring.
One month later.
Meng Yanzhi's restaurant is completely decorated, and the signboard has already been hung up.
Xiao Xingyuan, dressed in white cloth, stood beside Meng Yanzhi, smiling at her.
Today is the opening day of Rouge Restaurant, so people from all over the city have come to watch the excitement. Even the prefect sent gifts, fearing he might offend Xiao Xingyuan.
"Rouge Restaurant, excellent! Very excellent!"
"Manager Meng, congratulations!"
Xiao Ce walked over with Zhang Xuanyun. Both of them were dressed in plain clothes, clearly indicating that they did not intend to reveal their identities.
Upon seeing the two people, Meng Yanzhi became excited and rushed to Zhang Xuanyun, smiling at him: "Sir, you've arrived?"
"Yes, I've come to see how well you're doing as manager!"
"It's been so long since I've seen you, you look so much better! It seems this is the life you've truly wanted?"
Zhang Xuanyun noticed that Meng Yanzhi seemed much more cheerful, and the slight upturn of her lips revealed a hint of tenderness.
He reached out and gently rubbed Meng Yanzhi's cheek, saying softly, "I'm really happy to see you like this."
Meng Yanzhi felt like crying after hearing this.
With red eyes, she looked pitifully at Zhang Xuanyun: "Sir, have you been promoted? Are you the prime minister now?"
Zhang Xuanyun was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Xiao Ce and couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, you're right, I really am the prime minister now, you're really amazing!"
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi's eyes reddened again, and she whispered, "Sir, I knew you could do it!"
Xiao Ce bowed to Xiao Xingyuan: "Father!"
This call of "father" surprised Xiao Xingyuan. He had thought that Xiao Ce would acknowledge his biological father after becoming emperor, but he did not expect him to acknowledge him as his father as well.
When Meng Yanzhi heard Xiao Ce mention his father, she immediately leaned over, raised her eyebrows at him, and even gave him a slightly defiant look.
Seeing this, Xiao Ce shook his head helplessly, but still bowed to Meng Yanzhi: "Mother."
"My dears, today is the opening day of our restaurant. I've reserved the best private room for you. Come on in and try the food from our own restaurant!" Meng Yanzhi said with satisfaction, her eyes crinkling as she glanced at Qingdao beside her.
Qingdao stepped forward and said, "Young masters, please come in!"
Xiao Ce opened his folding fan and followed him upstairs.
Suddenly, Meng Yanzhi realized what was happening, grabbed Xiao Ce, and pulled him aside: "Why isn't Ming Chu here?"
“Mingchu…she…is gone.” Xiao Ce took a deep breath and looked at Meng Yanzhi: “She was sick, and couldn’t be saved, so…”
What?
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi's expression immediately changed, and tears streamed down her face: "What illness is it?"
"Died suddenly."
Xiao Ce sighed, glanced at Meng Yanzhi, and turned to walk upstairs.
With just those two simple words, Meng Yanzhi already sensed something. Before leaving, she wanted to say goodbye to Mingchu, but she never expected to be stopped by Xiao Xingyuan. Now that she thought about it, Mingchu must have already died by then.
"Congratulations on the grand opening of Manager Meng's new store!"
Zang Shui, accompanied by Zang Ban, both dressed like playboys, stood behind Meng Yanzhi and congratulated her.
Upon hearing the two voices, Meng Yanzhi quickly composed herself, smiled at them, and had the waiters lead them into the private room.
Zang Ban walked up to Meng Yanzhi, and when he looked at her, he seemed hesitant to speak.
Meng Yanzhi raised her eyes and looked at him: "Fourteenth Prince, what do you want to say?"
"It's nothing, I just wanted to say that you look even more beautiful now than before."
“Meng Yanzhi, perhaps you really should be raised in the everyday world.”
Before this, Zangban was still somewhat unwilling.
But now, Zang Ban felt no resentment. He knew that Meng Yanzhi was living the best life she wanted.
On the first day of opening, guests came in an endless stream, and even Xiao Xingyuan couldn't resist going down to help out.
Meng Yanzhi, on the other hand, was busy and having a great time in the kitchen.
Seeing this, Zang Shui was the first to go downstairs, and the others followed one after another. Zhao Bailu went to the kitchen to help.
"Your little restaurant is a hidden gem! Who would have thought that two emperors, one before and one after, are now running errands for you? Haha." Zhao Bailu smiled as she looked at Meng Yanzhi, feeling satisfied with her radiant appearance.
Meng Yanzhi pinched her cheek: "Yes, not only did the two emperors run errands for me, but even you, the wife of a great general, helped me cook. My little restaurant is truly honored."
Having anticipated today's popularity, Meng Yanzhi had made preparations well in advance. The dishes she personally cooked were all for her family.
As the waiters brought out the dishes one by one, Meng Yanzhi quickly changed into clean clothes and went into the private room.
The waiter called everyone over, and they all sat down around the table.
Meng Yanzhi stood up, glanced at Xiao Xingyuan, and Xiao Xingyuan immediately stood up as if to understand.
"I know everyone has come from afar to support me. I'm not good with sweet talk, but my wife and I thank you all for your kindness!"
Meng Yanzhi drank it all in one gulp, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes looking tenderly at everyone.
Thank you everyone.
Xiao Xingyuan was not good with words, so he simply drank a cup along with him.
Everyone raised their glasses and began to drink.
They hadn't eaten Meng Yanzhi's cooking in a long time, and now that they were eating it again, they felt that Meng Yanzhi's skills seemed even better than before.
It seems to have a touch of freedom than before.
Looking at the large group of people gathered together in a lively atmosphere, Meng Yanzhi felt a strange sense of loss and emptiness.
She took a deep breath, and then, taking advantage of the lively atmosphere, quietly walked to the railing outside by herself. Looking down at the bustling crowd on the street, a slight smile appeared on her lips, but tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
"Meng Yanzhi, you did it! You really did it!"
At that moment, Xiao Xingyuan suddenly hugged him from behind.
He whispered in her ear, chuckling softly. Their eyes were both fixed on the distance, a warm affection enveloping them both. Yes, they had done it; they had truly done it.
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