Chapter 65 The Despair and Collapse of the Old Father...
The old father's despair and breakdown.
The younger son made outrageous remarks and even laid hands on them, so the second son, being even more filial, simply sold them both off.
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't hold back any longer and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, "What weird stuff are you watching online all day? Don't force me to cut off your internet!"
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't resist ruffling Ji Si Cheng's hair. Ji Si Cheng struggled to escape his father's clutches with his messy hair, and said righteously, "I won't waste my time on meaningless things. I just want our store to run better and have more revenue. Besides, this is a post in your super topic, so you can only blame yourself."
"..."
The logic was inexplicably rigorous. Ji Zhi Qiu opened his mouth but couldn't utter a complete sentence. He could only immediately take out his phone to see what was going on in the super topic.
Fans who were laughing loudly in the live stream suddenly felt a chill run down their spines.
Wait, this is our happy hometown, don't go rummaging through it!
[Help! Please, idols, stay away from your fans' lives!]
Ugh, I suddenly feel a sense of shame, like my underwear has been pulled off...
[No, who posted this on Weibo? Get out!]
[It's me, it's me, it's me! I didn't expect my little one to see this, I'll delete it right away, sob sob sob]
[Sister, could you please DM me a copy before you delete this? I'm genuinely interested.]
[Me too, a semi-sheer mesh outfit, sizzle sizzle sizzle! Qiuqiu may not know how to wear it, but I can draw it!]
Ji Zhi Qiu was still a step too late. Netizens were faster, posting positive messages. He searched for a long time but couldn't find a single related post.
He intended to respect the children's nature and not restrict their imagination, but he didn't expect the little villain to go all out and treat him like a puppet!
Fearing further complications, he adopted the dignity of an elderly father, declaring, "I'm assigning tasks now. Sicheng and Yanyan will greet the guests outside, while Zishen and the two of us adults will stay in the kitchen. My word is law, and no protests are allowed!"
The price-performance ratio was low but reasonable, and Ji Sicheng reluctantly agreed.
"Alright, it's getting late, go wash up and go to bed." Ji Zhi Qiu herded the three kids back to their rooms like ducks.
Then he turned his head and met Lu Yu Nian's gaze, "Why are you still here?"
Which room do I sleep in?
Ji Zhi Qiu then forgot about the important matter and smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I forgot. You can sleep in the leftmost room. Although it's a bit small, the conditions are not bad."
Lu Yu Nian glanced at it and nodded. "Are you going to rest?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was a little tired after all this trouble, but he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he gave Lu Yu Nian a meaningful look.
Lu Yunian sensed that Ji Zhi Qiu had something to say to him, so he didn't urge him but waited patiently.
Ji Zhi Qiu finally mustered up her courage and said with difficulty, "Well, actually I'm a decent person, and my family has a good tradition. What happened today was purely an accident. I don't know what got into those two brats."
Ji Yanyan taught him how to pursue someone without reservation. Ji Sicheng's suggestion was pure and cost-effective, since Ji Zhi Qiu would only consider keeping him if the revenue was high enough.
“I understand.” Lu Yu Nian said calmly, “Did anything happen today? I don’t remember.”
Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned for a moment before realizing that Lu Yu Nian had offered a way out, and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, nothing happened. You've had a hard day. Go to sleep early."
After saying goodnight to each other, they went to rest.
****
After a good night's sleep, they got up early the next day to prepare. Even Ji Yanyan didn't sleep in and did some chores that she could manage.
As the opening time approached, Ji Zhi Qiu called her three children over and gave them detailed instructions.
Ji Yanyan is a social butterfly who doesn't mind talking and getting close to strangers, while Ji Sicheng has a cold personality and doesn't like wasting time on meaningless people and things.
Ji Zhi Qiu assigned specific tasks based on their personalities: Ji Si Cheng was responsible for serving dishes, and Ji Yan Yan was responsible for introducing guests.
The kitchen was Ji Zishen's territory, and he and Lu Yunian obeyed his orders completely.
Ji Zhi Qiu was still worried about the two kids outside and wanted to come out and help, but as soon as the shop opened, Ji Yan Yan took the initiative to run outside to attract customers.
Ji Yanyan is cute, chubby and fair like a glutinous rice ball, with a pair of bright eyes that look at passersby. Few people can resist his gaze.
Moreover, he possesses a rare quality at such a young age—"If everyone in the world likes him, then he naturally likes the world too." Every move he makes exudes confidence, and he is willing to get close to everyone.
Last night, Ji Zhiqi gave him a crash course: young men and women should call each other "pretty sister" or "handsome brother," only those with children should be called "uncle" or "aunt," and when encountering elderly people, one should improvise.
Ji Yanyan glanced around, found her target, and walked up to the group of girls who were resting. "Pretty ladies, we also have some really pretty shaved ice and desserts in our shop. Would you like to try them?"
No one can resist the charm of an adorable cub. The girls, exhausted and hungry, immediately agreed.
Ji Yanyan was also naturally good at complimenting people. "Sister, your eyes are so beautiful. Sister with long hair, your nose is so beautiful. Sister with glasses, your hands are so pretty. Can Yanyan hold your hand?"
Several girls were so charmed by him that they walked right in without even seeing what the store looked like.
Having just opened, the store was short of equipment and staff, and only offered a few signature products. The girls generously ordered them all, and even asked Ji Yanyan for a spoon.
Ji Yanyan remembered her responsibility and did not covet the dessert. After taking care of the several pretty ladies, she went out to attract new customers, and soon the shop was full of people.
She charmed men, women, young and old alike, flitting between tables like a butterfly, her words as sweet as honey.
"Auntie, your little sister is so cute! Her nose and mouth look just like yours. She'll definitely be even prettier than Yan Yan when she grows up!"
"Brother, your girlfriend is so pretty; sister, your boyfriend is handsome too, you two are such a perfect match!"
"Why do Grandpa and Grandma only drink mint water? What is diabetes... It's so hard for you, Yan Yan feels sorry for you."
Ji Zhi Qiu overheard a bit and stared in surprise.
His son is indeed a little villain, with impressive skills. He managed to trick an elderly person with diabetes into coming to the dessert shop. In order not to hurt Ji Yanyan's feelings, the old man kept sipping mint water, and his cheeks became sunken.
Their shop was located in a rather remote area, taking some time to get from the beach, and its exterior was not particularly eye-catching. Ji Zhi Qiu had no hope for the first day's sales, but with Ji Yan Yan, the "natural marketing genius," the shop quickly became packed with people, and many tourists preferred to wait outside rather than leave.
Ji Sicheng, who was originally working as a cashier, soon became too busy, so Ji Zhiqi and Lu Yunian came out to help.
The moment they appeared, they attracted attention. Ji Sicheng cast a cryptic glance at them, as if to say, "Am I right? Why don't you two just wear those see-through outfits?"
Ji Zhi Qiu's eyebrow twitched uncontrollably, leaving Ji Si Cheng with a forced smile.
Time passed second by second, and the first group of customers were about to leave.
Ji Yanyan is a loyal friend; he remembers every customer and will personally escort them to the door after they have paid their bill.
"What's a tip? Should we give it to Yan Yan?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was delivering food when she heard this and paused. She wanted to help out, but when she turned around, she saw Ji Yan Yan waving her hand and saying, "Yan Yan doesn't need a tip. She just wants her pretty sister to come see her again. See you next time."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
She's a total sucker for pretty faces, unable to resist anyone who's beautiful, and she's also incredibly smooth-talking, falling for every girl she meets. It's really hard to predict what will happen when these two traits collide.
Parents always think a lot. Ji Zhi Qiu gasped, feeling the weight of the responsibility on her shoulders. She complained to Lu Yu Nian, "It's a bit early to teach about relationships now, but the way Yan Yan is acting makes me a little worried about what he'll become when he grows up..."
"Turn into what?"
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't bring herself to say those two words, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted, but then she quickly felt relieved.
Ji Yanyan's other biological father has a white moonlight and still comes to provoke him. He is a cheating scumbag. His genes must be bad, so it is inevitable that he has this tendency. But fortunately, he has always been loyal in his relationships.
He was drunk that night, and his memory was already rather hazy. When he tried to recall it, he found that he only remembered the general outline of what happened, and everything about that man was blank. This was probably related to the amnesia he suffered for the next five years.
He wanted to break with the past and start afresh, so he stopped dwelling on these things and worrying unnecessarily.
However, there is an ever-present bond of love between them...
His adorable baby is the villain, it must be the other side's fault!
Ji Zhi Qiu narrowed her eyes dangerously, mentally adding a black mark on her ex-husband, whose face was blurry and whose name she didn't even know.
He quickly forgot about all that and was busy spinning around in the kitchen, barely managing to keep up with the food service speed. During this process, Ji Yanyan kept having accidents.
Being too likable can also be a problem. While chatting, the tourists were so engrossed in the conversation that they almost forgot Ji Yanyan was someone else's child, and they led him forward without even looking up.
Ji Yanyan wouldn't let his customers be upset, so she stayed and chatted with them until they were almost out of sight.
The first time Ji Zhi Qiu saw it, her heart skipped a beat. She rushed to chase after the child and then gave Ji Yan Yan a long lecture. But Ji Yan Yan was too engrossed in it, and this situation happened again and again.
Ji Zhi Qiu could no longer bear it. When Ji Yan Yan took the initiative to leave with other tourists for the nth time, she stood on the second floor with her arms crossed and snorted coldly.
"Ji Yanyan!"
"Ji Yanyan".
At the same time, another completely different voice rang out. Ji Zhi Qiu looked at Lu Yu Nian standing on the other side of the stairs and felt very gratified.
This is the best employee; they even help take care of the children.
Ji Yanyan tilted her head back, her mouth slightly open, staring blankly at the two people standing at the end of the steps.
On his left was his beloved father, and on his right was his most satisfying stepfather. The two stood in almost identical postures, arms crossed, staring at him with deathly eyes.
Ji Yanyan's two little hands were being held by the pretty older sister, and seeing this, she timidly withdrew them.
"Bye-bye, pretty sister, Dad's calling me home."
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