51 Chapter 51 (Two in One)
◎Boss Ye deserves it!◎
After eating the soup dumplings, the pig's trotters can be further cleaned.
Ye Ping'an demonstrated it once, stared at Cheng Yi washing the pig's trotters, and made sure that she had mastered the technique. He wiped his hands with satisfaction and took off his apron.
"Just keep an eye on the store. Ignore the cat's meowing. I'll go get a meal and be back soon."
But since he was going to the police commendation meeting, wearing his usual flip-flops and T-shirt and shorts would be too embarrassing. Ye Ping'an searched through the closet for a long time before finding a few shirts.
Most of the clothes were dyed pink, and some were even more exaggerated, with a lot of pink and crimson, and quite a few black punk types. Ye Ping'an's eyes hurt just looking at them.
But it's always been like this at home. If anyone in the family has something, she'll definitely have a matching outfit in different sizes, euphemistically calling it "parent-child outfits." The second-floor bedroom's dressing room alone takes up half its entire space, and the wardrobe is completely packed.
Looking at the various designs, she could recall how her family members wore each one, as if she had not traveled through time.
Everyone in her family has a different taste, sometimes even comparable to the shady designers at the mall. You can't blame her, as all the clothes she's bought are now stored away in the back of her closet.
After finally finding a white shirt, Ye Ping'an was satisfied and slammed the cabinet door shut.
The wardrobe door shook, and the surface was covered with labels categorizing clothes by type, with the corners of the labels slightly yellowed.
Jiangxin Restaurant focuses on scenery and taste. From breakfast in the morning to banquets in the evening, every time you come, you will have a different and beautiful riverside scenery.
Luxury cars can be seen everywhere in the parking lot, and the small van driving into the parking space unsteadily seems out of place.
The man in the suit glared at the waiter who was leading him to the private room. "What kind of person is this? He comes to eat at Jiangxin? And the waiter's car can be parked here?"
The waiter wiped his sweat and smiled awkwardly but politely, "That... must be one of our guests. He gave us his license plate number in advance to let us pass. Some guests are more low-key."
The man in the suit choked and turned to look at Xiao Zhan, who had just gotten out of the car, with a somewhat flattering look, "It must be because Mr. Xiao has such great reputation. When Jiang Xin heard that I, Old Chen, wanted to treat Mr. Xiao, he took out the most upscale private room."
To be precise, it is the box second only to the top floor.
There are only two rooms on the top floor, a private room and a banquet hall.
Firstly, a business dinner wouldn't require such a large hall, and secondly... Mainly, he tried to reserve it, but couldn't get it. He heard that a department had reserved the top floor for a party today. He couldn't get it, there was no way he could get it.
Xiao Zhuan frowned slightly, not liking the boastful speeches of new material suppliers. "Mr. Chen, you're too kind."
Her attention was also attracted by the van that just drove in, but the next second her eyes stopped on the black car following closely behind the van.
The first middle-aged woman to get off the bus walked with a calm and serious demeanor and sharp eyes.
Xiao Zhuan's heart skipped a beat.
The Xingkui Group has been frequently investigated in recent months. Sometimes the criminals were company employees, sometimes employees were involved in voyeurism crimes, and sometimes accidents occurred in the shipping business.
Fortunately, the police didn't launch a large-scale investigation, nor did they directly link these cases to the company. Instead, they established a special investigation team to look into the series of cases within the Xingkui Group. Xiao Zhuan struggled to maintain the company's reputation.
As the president, she was familiar with the police officers who came to the company to investigate.
This is... the rising star of the Special Investigation Team, Yao Qing.
Why is Yao Qing here?
Xiao Zhuan smiled and was about to say hello when she saw Yao Qing pass her and jog to the van.
Yao Qing took the initiative to help open the door, and a smile suddenly broke out on his serious face. "Good morning, Boss Ye!"
"Good morning. Officer, have you eaten?" The young girl in the van was wearing a white shirt and casual pants, simple and neat.
She rolled up her sleeves and hung them on her elbows, stretched lazily, and then was willing to step out of the air-conditioned carriage.
Yao Qing was not angry at her dawdling, and even considerately handed her a small fan. "It hasn't rained in Jiang City these past few days, and it's very hot and humid by the river. Just come into the store and you'll feel better."
Xiao Zhuan's smile paused.
The owner of the car looked like a college student, but he looked strangely familiar. Who was he?
When Yao Qing was investigating a case, he was not arrogant, but he was strict and never allowed strangers to enter. Now, he was trying to please this ordinary-looking female student by opening the door and even blowing a fan.
Is she dazzled?
The man in the suit, Old Chen, sneered, "You two are driving such shabby cars, and you still come to the center of the river—Ugh!"
Xiao Zhuan acted decisively and knocked him down with an elbow.
A broken car? An acquaintance in the police force once said that the cars of the "Special Investigation Team" may look insignificant, but they are all bulletproof standards!
Xiao Kui was very clear-headed and didn't want to be implicated by his companions at all.
If she offended a materials supplier, Xingkui could still find other partners for the land she was developing. If she offended someone investigating her case, they wouldn't frame her. But delaying even a few processes within the normal timeframe would be enough to cause her a headache.
After confirming that the people in front hadn't noticed this side, Xiao Zhan breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lao Chen with a cold face, "Mr. Chen, I think some aspects of the cooperation we discussed need further consideration. Let's forget about breakfast today."
"Mr. Xiao! Mr. Xiao, please reconsider it!" Old Chen's face turned pale, and he didn't have time to comment on other people. He hurried to chase after him, only to be covered in car exhaust fumes.
At this point, he didn't realize that he had offended someone. He slapped himself on the mouth with a pale face, "Why can't I control my mouth!"
Xiao Zhan sat in the car, thinking hard for a long time, and uncertainly asked his secretary to find a photo, "What does the owner of the restaurant my brother recommended last time look like?"
"Mr. Xiao, this is Ye Ping'an, the owner of Xile Restaurant. According to the system records, Xile Restaurant has recently been recommended by several employees, hoping to become the employee meal contractor. Mr. Xiao Kui's recommendation was made last month, and he claimed that his weight loss of one pound was related to this restaurant."
"Is weight loss related to restaurants? Is it bad or delicious..."
Xiao Zhuan had no hope for his unreliable brother and sighed, "Investigate it. If it's suitable, we'll order a batch as a welfare benefit. We don't need to bargain down the price. We can give Boss Ye some profit as compensation. Remember to remind them not to cause trouble."
Yao Qing and the "Special Investigation Team" were people she couldn't afford to offend. Anyone who could inspire Yao Qing's enthusiasm was definitely not an ordinary person.
People didn't care and just made some compensation and let it go, but if someone else provokes her again, she will be the first one to be pissed off.
"Okay, Mr. Xiao."
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Yao Qing and the reserve investigators who recently took shifts at the Xile Hotel have become regular customers of the restaurant.
A group of people surrounded Ye Ping'an and went upstairs, smiling, "Usually, Boss Ye cooks for us, today it's our turn to treat us."
Many people have already come to the top floor. The door between the large private room and the banquet hall has been removed, and the scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the roof is in full view.
The Bureau of Investigation was already relatively small, and with the addition of reserve investigators who had passed assessments after several incidents, the entire hall wasn't even full. Several departments gathered together to chat, making it more of a casual gathering for food and drinks than a banquet.
As soon as Ye Ping'an came in, the crowd gathered together and immediately returned to their seats and sat upright.
Old Li took a few quick steps, but before he reached Ye Ping'an, a figure rushed out from the side, grabbed Ye Ping'an's hand and started whimpering.
"Wow, Boss Ye, I missed your food so much!!! I finally finished the closed-end exam! I'm so sleepy and hungry, I'm really going crazy, wow..."
Lao Li: ...
Ye Pingan was stunned for a moment. Looking at the girl with two big dark circles under her eyes, he suddenly felt familiar. "Xiao Xia, you got into the police station? Congratulations. Come to eat often in the future."
Xiao Xia really never forgets her original intention. She looked like this when she first met her, and she still looks like this now.
Xia Zihan wiped her tears, feeling a physical gaze from behind her. She silently stepped aside and chuckled dryly. "Of course, of course."
Urgent, waiting online. What should I do if I stole the limelight from my boss on my first day at work?
Xia Zihan's interruption shattered Lao Li's well-prepared emotions. He smiled helplessly and expressed his most sincere feelings, "Good morning, Boss Ye! Thank you for joining us for this banquet. Please come."
Ye Pingan looked around and asked, "Is Captain Hu not here?"
After several interactions with the police, she had already figured out that Hu Tu wasn't the auxiliary officer she'd mistakenly identified. But even as the operations team leader, he still had to work overtime with his child injured. How tragic!
Old Li personally led her forward and explained in a low voice, "This commendation meeting was originally proposed by the captain, but the mission was urgent and she left in a hurry. She even worked overtime to finish the customized prizes before leaving. If it's too hasty, the commendation will not be solemn enough."
I am here on behalf of the captain to announce the honor that Boss Ye deserves. I hope that everyone can get to know each other better at this meeting and cooperate more in the future."
"You're welcome. The part-time bonus is in place, so it doesn't matter whether there's a prize or not, or whether it's glorious or not."
Ye Pingan was curious, "What is Captain Hu busy with?"
Old Li's heart moved, "The captain was seconded for an important task in Zhoukou City, Lin Province."
Ye Ping'an suddenly realized, "Oh, I've heard of it. Is it the area where takeout delivery is not allowed? It turns out there really is a criminal hiding there."
Seeing that she was just gossiping casually and had no intention of participating, Lao Li could only feel anxious and said nothing more, so he changed the subject.
Ye Ping'an's seat was arranged at the front, with a separate round table separated by a screen, which ensured a certain degree of privacy while allowing him to see the host desk.
Snacks and drinks were already on the table, elegantly and lively, but there were only three chairs around the large round table. Two were placed in the best area to see the host's podium and the floor-to-ceiling windows, and one was closer to the podium, forming a triangle, making the table look ridiculously bare.
The white-haired young man stood at a corner of the round table away from the crowd, and didn't even glance at anyone who came over.
He quietly flipped through the documents in his hand, his white eyelashes drooping, like a handful of cold mountain snow, accidentally entering a bustling party, and also staying away from the bustle.
Eh? Isn't this... the cosplayer from the BBQ music festival?
Ye Ping'an raised his eyebrows, and the sound of Lao Li's advance warning echoed in his ears as he walked past the screen.
"Consultant Tushan from the bureau, who provided us with a lot of help, also came to this commendation meeting. He has a rather cold personality and treats everyone the same way. I hope Boss Ye doesn't take it to heart."
A consultant. A criminologist or professor hired by the police?
Ye Ping'an's eyes showed pity.
A handsome guy, but he has been used by the police to the point of premature graying, and he is about to go bald. He is also criticized for his cold personality behind his back. It's really pitiful.
Tu Shansui looked very different than he did that day. Who would have thought that the aloof and handsome young expert would sneak out in the middle of the night to cosplay as a fox demon?
Personal preference, understand.
Ye Ping'an has met many customers, so he is not the kind of person who lacks professional ethics and leaks other people's gossip casually.
but……
Tu Shansui's snow-white hair looks very nice to the touch.
It was similar to the fox tail COS prop he used that night, and both looked very smooth and soft.
I didn’t have time to ask where I bought the props last time, maybe I’ll have a chance this time?
As the footsteps approached, Tu Shansui recognized who it was.
The whole world seemed to become quiet, and the words on the document in my hand became blurred.
His mind went blank, and he subconsciously stood up, but he didn't understand whether his instinct was to escape, resist the inexplicable pressure, or...
Tu Shansui held the edge of the paper document and was unable to turn the page for a long time. He could only hear his heartbeat like a drum, getting faster and faster.
Bang. Bang. Bang.
how so?
Tu Shansui had thought that the feeling he had felt last time was because he was about to return to his original form and was in a bad state. But now, that feeling came again.
His eyes fell on him, and Tu Shansui stood there, almost unable to move.
Tu Shansui took a small, deep breath, trying to suppress his abnormal heartbeat and force his stiff body to react.
Fortunately, the table was big enough to hide his abnormality.
An unconcealed gaze fell on him.
Tu Shansui inexplicably felt a chill on his head, and within a few seconds, his back also felt strangely cold.
The seats were only a few steps away. Lao Li and Ye Ping'an turned around the screen together and felt their scalps tingling when they saw the consultant sitting motionless at the table.
Old Li couldn't understand why the consultant had suddenly decided to attend the general meeting. He seemed to be just looking at materials in a different place. He was cold and indifferent to everyone and had no intention of contacting the new investigator.
The importance of Tushan Consultant was self-evident, and it was no big deal if he was usually indifferent to everything. But now that Ye Ping'an, the real focus of the commendation meeting, had arrived, and his neighbor didn't even look up, the scene became a little unbearable.
To avoid a tense atmosphere, Old Li spoke first to introduce the officials. "Boss Ye, this is Tu Shansui, the consultant who has provided a lot of help to us at the bureau. Consultant, this is Ye Ping'an, the 'enthusiastic citizen' who has supported the bureau's work many times this year. Boss Ye."
Hearing his name being mentioned, Tu Shansui looked up a moment later and met Ye Ping'an's wandering gaze.
…Where is she looking?
Why did she keep glancing over his shoulder? What was she looking for?
Even though he was sure that the tail hadn't appeared yet, the unfamiliar feeling of having it grabbed and touched seemed to revive with his gaze.
The embarrassing moment that I didn't want to recall reappeared in my mind.
Tu Shansui nodded stiffly and uttered a few words faintly, "Hello, Tu Shansui."
The soft hair scattered slightly as she nodded, and the pink tips of her ears hidden underneath were quite obvious, just like the pink pointed ears of a little fox after its fur was stroked.
The air conditioner is on in the living room. Is it so hot now?
Ye Ping'an was puzzled, but in a second, he put on a warm smile. "Nice to meet you, Consultant Tushan. You look very promising at a young age. I'm Ye Ping'an. My family's cooking skills are excellent. Everyone who has eaten here says it's delicious. This is my restaurant's business card. Welcome to eat. New customers can get a 10% discount on their first order!"
Old Li: ...
Boss Ye is so persistent.
Tu Shansui lowered his eyes and looked at the business card handed to him. The red background with gold letters was so bright that it seemed a bit tacky, and it was shining brightly.
Old Li guessed that the man would not accept the restaurant's business card and was just about to speak to smooth things over.
"Okay." Tu Shansui took the business card, and his snow-white skin was reflected with a faint red color by the business card.
Lao Li:?
I always feel that the atmosphere between the two of them is weird. Is it an illusion?
Old Li cleared his mind of the inexplicable feeling and greeted the guests, "Sit down, sit down, Consultant, Boss Ye, please take a seat. The commendation ceremony will begin soon."
Of the two people who had just sat down, one was silent and indifferent, taking out his cell phone to search for some important secret, while the other started to pick snacks on the table with great interest.
The chairs in the best viewing area are close together, with enough space for a chair to fit in between. It is very easy to sit together without talking.
Old Li felt worried just watching this, but there was no more suitable guest in the bureau.
Old Li walked up to the stage, looking back every few steps, and kept glancing at the nearest table out of the corner of his eye, fearing that any conflict would arise.
Ye Ping'an had just pinched a pastry that was the specialty of Jiangxin Restaurant and was savoring it when the commendation meeting began.
It all started as soon as she arrived, as if the entire commendation ceremony was waiting for her to arrive?
Lao Li's speech came from the podium, he talked about "unity" and "iron will". His eyes turned red when he was moved, and the audience kept clapping.
Ye Ping'an listened with one ear and out with the other, his eyes blurring as he listened, and he was completely sure that it was just an illusion.
The leader's speech was long and boring, and the subordinates had to applaud and cooperate. It was none of her business. She just had to eat.
Jiangxin Restaurant doesn’t sell items individually, so you can try everything you want.
Didn’t you see that Consultant Tushan sitting next to you has started playing with his phone?
Most of Tu Shansui's body was still stiff, and his heart was beating so fast that he had to wonder if there was something wrong with his body from sleeping for too long.
Covering the phone screen with his sleeve, he poked the screen with his finger and typed:
"Why does my heart beat so fast when I see someone?"
Although mobile phones are prone to breaking, the search function is very convenient. Click to answer, no one will find out that there are many things he does not know.
Today is another day to maintain the reputation of Tushan clan!
The webpage loaded quickly and the top few answers were found.
Some said they were afraid, others said they were nervous...
But the top answer has the most citations:
——That’s it, you’ve fallen in love!
Tu Shansui turned his phone upside down, hiding the screen, and glanced guiltily at the side.
Ye Ping'an was completely unaware. He had a cheese and taro ball in his left hand and a palace mille-feuille in his right hand. He stopped from time to time to make a few notes on the memo on his mobile phone and enjoyed the snacks very much.
Tu Shansui's ears were red as blood, and he stared at the back of his phone, as if a flower had suddenly sprouted from it. Trying to be inconspicuous, he took a few deep breaths, finally suppressing the heat on his face.
"Ye Ping'an."
Tu Shansui read out her name for the first time in person and earnestly asked for her opinion, "Can I add your contact information?"
"Hmm?" Ye Ping'an swallowed the last mouthful of taro paste and nodded casually, "It's on the business card, just add it. I'll open the green bubble point now to pass."
Tu Shansui entered the numbers one by one, saved them, and was stunned for a moment when he heard it.
Pass? Green bubble? What is that?
The phone was bought by his assistant, and he had never used many of the pre-installed software.
Too embarrassed to ask, Tu Shansui scanned the page and found the "green bubble." He clicked on it and began to register step by step.
Ye Pingan waited for a long time before he saw the friend request pop up. "...Are you updating the software?"
"Sorry." Tu Shansui pursed his lips.
A new contact avatar appeared in the empty account.
AAA Xile Restaurant, the avatar uses the restaurant’s signboard, the gold letters on the wooden background sparkle in the sun, as shiny as the business card.
AAA Xile Hotel: [[Golden Ingots of Wealth.gif] Welcome to Xile Hotel. We are accepting...]
Ye Ping'an glanced at Tu Shansui's account. From the Moments to the avatar, everything was blank, as if it was in its initial state. It was probably because the Moments permission was turned off for strangers.
It doesn't matter, she will bombard you with advertisements anyway.
Ye Ping'an simply copied the promotional slogans and sent them to every customer, not missing any business opportunities.
Tu Shansui imitated her actions, clicked on her avatar, and opened the door to a new world.
Ye Ping'an posts quite a lot on his Moments, more than a dozen a day.
The Xile Hotel under the morning sun, the hotel's glass door illuminated by street lights in the evening... The raw materials of the Xile Hotel's menu and preview menu on that day were the focus of the photos, and they were photographed with bright colors that were quite appetizing.
Scroll down and you’ll see crabs were posted yesterday.
[Youthful hairy crabs are now available! [June yellow crabs in the pot.jpg]]
The photos taken by Ye Ping'an are as lively and energetic as she is.
Tu Shansui brushed the brush for a long time without realizing it. He came back to his senses when he noticed someone standing up next to him.
The commendation meeting was already halfway through. The leader spoke at the beginning, but I couldn't understand some of the words at the end.
Ye Pingan just saw Xia Zihan and some new police officers coming on stage. They were praised with tears in their eyes, and it sounded like they were encouraging the newcomers.
Just as she was wondering when her bonus would be paid, she heard Old Li leading the applause on the stage. "Jiang City's safety is inseparable from everyone's dedication and the assistance of enthusiastic citizens. Let us welcome Ms. Ye Ping'an, an enthusiastic citizen who has provided us with clues and helped solve cases many times!"
Ye Ping'an wiped his mouth and stood up quickly.
Her prize! Her bonus! Here she comes!
Tu Shansui stared at the figure walking out and said, "Congratulations."
Ye Pingan turned around and looked at him in surprise, then smiled and said, "Thank you."
Ye Ping'an walked onto the stage with his head held high, waving to everyone around him with a bright smile. "Hello everyone, I'm Ye Ping'an, a law-abiding citizen and the owner of the Xile Restaurant."
"With the help of Ms. Ye, we successfully cracked a number of 'fraud' organizations and arrested the organizers..."
As Old Li was talking about his achievements, he saw Ye Ping'an's eyes begin to wander and he immediately took out the prize. "After discussion, we have decided to reward Ms. Ye, an enthusiastic citizen, with a reward of one million and a medal for breaking up a fraud organization!"
Ye Ping'an looked around but couldn't find where the million-dollar bill was hidden.
Old Li took out a magnified check cardboard and a golden medal, and Ye Ping'an couldn't take his eyes off them.
Ye Ping'an shook Lao Li's hand, pinched the cardboard, and continued to say, "You're welcome. This commendation is thanks to everyone's support. Citizens assist the police in their work, and this is what I should do."
There was a hushed whisper from the audience.
"Wow, so young! Who said Boss Ye loves money? He's so generous!"
"I heard he was still busy with the ferocious beast herd last night. He's so enthusiastic. Speaking of which, why didn't Boss Ye join the Investigation Bureau?"
"Boss Ye likes opening a shop, right? It's a pity that the Investigation Bureau can't get into the media. Otherwise, we'd have to keep this news about our cooperation with enthusiastic citizens going around for a few days to show our gratitude to Boss Ye for his help."
"No wonder a special commendation meeting was held. Boss Ye deserves it."
Xia Zihan clapped so hard that his hands turned red, "That's right!"
Boss Ye deserves it!
Ye Ping'an squeezed the medal and his smile became even brighter.
Yes, it's confirmed, it's pure gold. It's worth it to give a speech on stage to impress!
Ye Ping'an's first two sentences were polite and formal. After receiving the prize and medal, he opened his mouth with the third sentence: "Everyone is welcome to order meals at Xile Hotel. My phone number is..."
Lao Li:……?
Seeing how brief her speech was, I was worried that Boss Ye wouldn't be used to this kind of situation. Unexpectedly, it wasn't that she wasn't used to it, it was that she was so used to it that she even started to advertise herself!
The whispering investigators started laughing as they listened to the commercial, and someone in the audience started to boo:
"Boss Ye! Stop advertising! If you continue, we'll really be out of stock. Anything except medicinal food is fine. Give us a chance to eat!"
Investigators work irregular hours, but Xile Restaurant's business never stops. Aside from the few people who stayed behind, by the time everyone else arrived, most of the food for the day had already been ordered. They were shopping for colleagues at the bureau, often with bags full of food, and they had to worry about whether they'd have enough to eat.
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