Chapter 199: Sudden Acting of Coquettishness
The two sat in the pavilion.
There was a stove on the side, steam rising from the freshly brewed hot tea. Jiang Yueyao looked at Shen Baoqing who was sitting opposite her.
"Ever since you came back from Xiangguo Temple, you've been in a bad mood. You usually eat two bowls of rice in one meal, but now you can't muster up any interest in your favorite braised pork."
Jiang Yueyao suddenly leaned over and lowered her voice: "Is that stinky monk Xuan Ji really that good?"
Shen Baoqing didn’t say anything.
With his chin supported by his hand, his gaze fell on a red plum blossom in full bloom outside the pavilion. His brows, which were usually relaxed, were now slightly furrowed.
There was sadness on the fair face.
When had she ever been so depressed?
From the time they met until now, Shen Baoqing has always been bright and outspoken. She comes from a prominent family and has been pampered by everyone since she was a child. She also grew up in the northern part of the desert, which has cultivated her carefree and heartless personality.
She has always lived a carefree life and has never known what sorrow is.
But now, because of a monk, I haven't laughed for many days.
Jiang Yueyao's heart sank.
She stood up and sat next to Shen Baoqing, held her face in her hands, rubbed the wrinkles between her eyebrows with her fingertips, and sighed softly.
"Qingqing, why do you have to embarrass yourself like this?"
"He is no ordinary person. The moment he entered Buddhism, he severed his worldly ties. Your feelings for him are destined to be unrequited."
Shen Baoqing rested his head on his shoulder.
"That day at Xiangguo Temple, after the Emperor left, I went to look for Xuan Ji. He was sitting on a cushion. When I walked in, the look in his eyes at me was like the deities in the main hall, compassionate and sympathetic..."
"You know I've always been thick-skinned. I don't care what he looks at me like. I smiled and sat cross-legged in front of him, handing him the purse I had prepared long ago."
"Purse?" Jiang Yueyao thought for a moment, "Is it the one you embroidered before the New Year, then took it apart and embroidered it again?"
"Um."
"He didn't take it?"
"Yes, he accepted it. Not only that, he also reciprocated the favor by giving me a copy of the sutra."
Jiang Yueyao raised her eyebrows: "Isn't this good?"
"What's good about it?" Shen Baoqing said with a look of grievance. "I saw it all. There were all kinds of purses in the basket beside him. The little monk next to him came in a while later, holding all kinds of gifts in his hands. They were all sent by those girls who had bad intentions towards him like me."
Jiang Yueyao burst out laughing.
"You have evil intentions, but you are quite right in your evaluation of yourself."
But Shen Baoqing couldn't laugh.
"He is compassionate and loving, treating all beings equally."
"Yaoyao, I have no hope in this life."
Jiang Yueyao held her and rocked her gently: "You can like anyone else, but you have to like a monk."
"It's because he looks so attractive."
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The tenth day of the new year.
Jiang Yueyao took the gold out for a trip.
The restaurant that Shen Huaishan gave her needs to be renovated, so she went to take a look today.
The restaurant is located in Jinxiufang. Although its location is not as good as Wanhelou, it is also located in the prime location of Jinxiufang. Opposite is the best teahouse in Beijing, "Hefengyin".
The restaurant has only two floors, but the backyard is spacious. However, the layout is old-fashioned and lacks originality.
Jiang Yueyao invited the best craftsmen in the capital and told them her ideas.
The other party was a smart person who understood everything immediately. He also agreed with Jiang Yueyao's ideas and put forward some of his own opinions from time to time, which Jiang Yueyao adopted one by one.
After spending a whole morning finalizing the decoration, Jiang Yueyao left the restaurant with the gold.
I had just gotten on the carriage and had been going for a while when it suddenly stopped.
Jinzi's voice came: "Girl, there's a dog blocking the way!"
Jiang Yueyao curiously lifted the curtain, thinking that she had really encountered a roadblock, but she saw Qingxuan standing next to the carriage.
Qingxuan, who originally had a sullen face, walked over and saluted with his fists when he saw Jiang Yueyao show her face.
"Miss, the master is waiting for you at the Banyu Manor in front."
Jiang Yueyao nodded gently: "Okay."
She lowered the curtains and told Jinzi, "Let's have lunch before going back."
Jinzi glanced at Qingxuan, then drove the carriage and followed him to Banyu Manor.
Jiang Yueyao had eaten at this fish restaurant twice with Lu Sui before, and the food was delicious.
The carriage stopped, Jiang Yueyao bent down and got out of the carriage. When she looked up, she saw Lu Sui standing next to the carriage.
While still in recess, he wore a dark blue brocade robe with a black fox fur cloak on the outside. He was tall and straight, with an unparalleled handsome face.
He stretched out his hand towards her. His hand was as white as jade, with distinct joints, and was very pleasing to the eye.
Jiang Yueyao put her hand on him, and he gently held it and took her out of the carriage.
After getting off the carriage, he not only did not let go, but instead wrapped her hand in his palm and led her to the "Banyu Manor" nearby.
He took two steps out and tilted his head to look at her.
"Now if I want to see you, I have to wait for half a day. Boss Shen is really busy now."
Hearing him call her 'Boss Shen', Jiang Yueyao raised her eyebrows at him.
"You know everything?"
Lu Sui smiled and said, "Why? Are you going to challenge Wanhelou?"
"How can my little tricks compare to your Wanhe Tower?" Jiang Yueyao glanced at him. "Let's not talk about anything else. The masters in your kitchen are not hired by spending a lot of money."
The reason why Wanhelou is famous is that it has delicious food, good environment and good service.
The most important thing is that the food is delicious.
The chefs in the kitchen all have their own specialties. Any one of them, if picked out alone, can beat a group of chefs in the nearby restaurant.
Only with a good chef can you open a good restaurant.
No matter how good the environment is, it won’t help if the food is not good.
She is now worried about this matter and doesn't know where to hire someone.
Lu Sui looked at her without saying anything.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Jiang Yueyao raised her eyes to look at him, rolled her eyes, and then took the initiative to hold his arm and began to act coquettishly: "Sir, can you help me?"
She hasn't acted coquettishly with him for a long time.
Before they reconciled, she always had a cold face and was very resistant to his approach.
After reconciliation, she now lives in the Shen family, and it is not easy for him to see her.
So Lu Sui enjoyed her sudden coquettishness very much.
He looked at her and asked, "How can I help?"
"Help me find some good cooks."
"Where can I find it?"
“…”
The girl who was hugging his arm and acting coquettishly just a moment ago, immediately shook his arm off and walked ahead angrily when she heard what he said.
Watching her walk faster and faster.
Lu Sui couldn't help laughing.
He took a few steps to catch up with the girl and grabbed her arm.
"Is this your attitude when asking for help?"
"snort!"
"I'm the boss of Wanhelou, but I'm looking for a chef for my rival. Isn't this just stealing my business?"
Jiang Yueyao stopped.
She pursed her lips.
"After all, in your heart, Wanhe Tower is more important than me, right?"
Knowing she was acting.
Lu Sui still fell into her trap.
He reached out and gently pinched her cheek, with a look of helpless doting.
"Okay, I'll find it for you."
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