Chapter 247 Lanterns
Jiang Mi didn't explain it very clearly, but Huo Ran still understood what she meant. What she wanted to say was that although their relationship was different now, they were not married yet, and they should still be clear about what needed to be clear.
Huo Ran also understood Jiang Mi's personality. According to her personality, she would not be willing to spend other people's money. By the time she was willing to spend it, the two of them would already be a family.
Since that's the case, and my future belongs to Jiang Mi anyway, I might as well let her be.
Jiang Mi happily strolled around for a while, and then Huo Ran took her to the most prosperous restaurant in the capital—Desheng Restaurant.
The location here is excellent, surrounded by numerous shops and restaurants. If someone gets tired of shopping, they can sit down at Desheng Restaurant, either to enjoy tea or wine, or to have some exquisite food.
However, this place is not affordable for everyone. Desheng Restaurant is not cheap and is a favorite spot for many high-ranking officials and nobles.
"There are so many people here. It seems that people in the capital are all very rich." Jiang Mi looked at the menu of the restaurant. The prices on it were simply outrageous. Back in Shushan County, she was already considered very rich, but here she had become a poor person.
Huo Ran just smiled and didn't respond to the question. He had some snacks brought in.
"Let's just order this much. We won't be able to finish it if we order too much. Anyway, we have plenty of time in the future, so we can eat slowly." After Jiang Mi finished speaking, she looked around the private room again. It was on the fourth floor. There were very few rooms on the fourth floor, but they were not only large, but also very exquisite.
"How many restaurants like yours are there? Are there many in the capital? The best one in our Shushan County is the one I own, but now it seems that it's not presentable at all."
Huo Ran shook his head: "No, the restaurants in the capital may look prosperous, but they are really nothing special. All the wines they have combined are not as good as your peach blossom wine. Moreover, the dishes you make are very special and people in the capital can't get them."
Jiang Mi thought that made sense. If she wanted to open a more upscale restaurant, she would have to go for something more impressive than the ones she already owned.
"Let me think about it carefully." Jiang Mi pondered. Perhaps she could open a shop in an old alley to create a sense of history. After all, people in Beijing are used to seeing Fan Hua ginger, and it would be nice to occasionally enjoy some wine in a small alley. Besides, good wine needs no bush.
By this time, the dishes had been served one after another. Huo Ran personally served Jiang Mi some food and said, "Alright, don't think about it for now. Try the food here and see if you like it. The chef I hired for your family is from your hometown. I was just worried that you wouldn't be used to the taste here."
Jiang Mi was deeply moved by Huo Ran's thoughtfulness and care. She tasted the meat and found it to be refreshing, smooth, tender, and juicy, with a rich flavor and perfect color, aroma, and taste. No wonder the business here was so good.
"How is it? Are you eating it?" Huo Ran didn't eat a bite, just stared at Jiang Mi to see her reaction.
Jiang Mi nodded repeatedly: "Delicious, very delicious! It tastes completely different from what I taste back home, but it's still very tasty."
She couldn't stop eating, and Huo Ran also forgot about his own food, looking at her with doting eyes, as if he could eat his fill as long as she was happy.
Jiang Mi was enjoying her meal when she suddenly noticed someone staring at her. Looking up, she saw Huo Ran's intense gaze and blushed with embarrassment. "Why are you staring at me? There's no food on my face. Just eat your own food."
Huo Ran smiled, reached out and touched her face. The touch was delicate and smooth. He withdrew his hand reluctantly, and a grain of rice remained on it.
"You're acting like a silly child. Why are you eating so fast? No one's going to take it from you. Eat slowly."
Seeing this, Jiang Mi hastily wiped her face, too embarrassed to continue eating.
Seeing this, Huo Ran stopped teasing her and instead lowered his head to eat his own food.
After a while, Jiang Mi put down her chopsticks, and Huo Ran followed suit, asking, "Have you finished eating? Would you like some more snacks?"
Jiang Mi touched her bulging belly and quickly shook her head: "No, no, I really can't eat anymore. It's already so full, I'll throw up if I eat any more."
Huo Ran shook his head helplessly:
"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Why did you eat so much? It's making you feel uncomfortable. Come on, let me take you for a walk to help you digest."
Jiang Mi then got up, and the two walked to the window. Outside was a clear, azure lake with several flower boats on it, where people were singing and playing instruments, creating a lively scene.
"This is the fun place you were talking about?"
Huo Ran paused for a moment, looking at the girls opposite him, some of whom even winked at him. He said helplessly, "Don't overthink it. These are geisha. They're not the kind of women you're thinking of. Besides, I've never been to one."
Seeing his hurried explanation, Jiang Mi couldn't help but laugh. Liu Min, Si Qin, and the others also couldn't help but laugh. It was because they cared that they were so anxious.
"I didn't say anything to you, why are you in such a hurry? Are you feeling guilty?" Jiang Mi teased him deliberately, while feeling a warm feeling in her heart.
Huo Ran knew that Jiang Mi was saying this on purpose. He just turned around and glared at Liu Min, and then stopped explaining. The more he said, the more mistakes he would make, so it was better not to say anything.
Besides the flower boats, there were also many lanterns being released on the lake. It was getting late, but not completely dark yet, so there were only a few lanterns on the lake.
"What day is it today? Why are people releasing lanterns?"
Huo Ran explained, "It's not a special day. It's just that every night some girls come to release lanterns and pray for themselves and their families."
"Oh, I'd like to release one too." Jiang Mi had never released a lantern before in her life.
Huo Ran naturally wanted to take her there. She happily ran downstairs, but once she was out the door, she didn't know where to go. There were too many shops and many roads, and after many twists and turns, she didn't know where to go.
Huo Ran strolled over slowly, knowing she would be waiting for him there, and the two of them headed towards the lake.
As we got closer, the fresh air from the lake wafted over us, feeling particularly invigorating. Although the weather was gradually warming up, it was still a bit chilly at this time of year.
Noticing that Jiang Mi's body was trembling slightly, he suddenly took his cloak from Liu Min's hand and draped it over Jiang Mi's shoulders.
"You gave me the cloak, so what are you going to do with it?"
Jiang Mi looked at Huo Ran's body. Although he looked a bit thin, he was actually quite strong.
"I'm not cold, you can just wear it."
Jiang Mi said no more. She picked out a pretty lantern, wrote her wish on it, and prepared to walk towards the lake.
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