"Ms. Shen, this is what Mr. Yan told you to do. You and the young master can eat without worry. All your table's expenses tonight will be charged to Mr. Yan's account."

Upon learning that it was Yan Yi's work, Shen Mingzhu subconsciously looked towards the place where Yan Yi was sitting.

He was talking and laughing with a young woman.

She thought about it and didn't rush over to disturb him.

Anyway, the steak is already on the table and there is no way to return it. Just eat it and pay him back next time you meet.

So Shen Mingzhu picked up the knife and fork and started eating happily with Pei Ziheng.

The top-quality fillet is different. The surface of the steak is fried to a crispy aroma and evenly sprinkled with black pepper and salt. When cut with a knife, the meat inside is a beautiful pink color, neither too old nor raw, and just the right degree of doneness.

Shen Mingzhu forked a piece and fed it to Pei Ziheng first. Seeing him chewing with his white and tender cheeks puffed out, as cute as a little hamster, she felt a sense of satisfaction as a breeder.

Pei Ziheng is small in stature and has a small appetite, so he was full after just a few bites.

"Mom, I'm going to the bathroom."

Shen Mingzhu looked at him, "Do you want me to go with you?"

"No, I know where it is."

"That's good. Then go and come back quickly, and don't talk to strangers."

"oh."

After coming out of the bathroom, Pei Ziheng did not return to the dining table immediately, but walked to the cashier and asked about the amount of their table's consumption tonight.

Afterwards, he walked with his short legs to Yan Yi's dining table.

"Uncle Yan."

Yan Yi looked at him with a smile on his face, his tone showing some indulgence towards the child, "Is there anything else you want to eat? Just tell the waiter directly."

Pei Ziheng shook his head, "No, my mother and I have already eaten, I came here to thank you."

Yan Yi said you're welcome, but his eyes subconsciously glanced towards Shen Mingzhu.

The tender fillet steak melts in your mouth, with a strong milk flavor. It tastes delicious even without any sauce. Shen Mingzhu eats it with gusto.

Looking at her eating, a smile flashed across Yan Yi's eyes.

Pei Ziheng noticed his subtle movements and expressions, but his face turned cold. "Uncle Yan, my father taught me since I was a child that I should not accept anything without merit. Although you mean well, my mother and I are not related to you, so we cannot accept your favor casually, otherwise my father will scold me when he finds out. When we get home, I will ask my father to send the meal money to the restaurant. I have finished what I want to say. I will not disturb you while you eat. Goodbye."

Looking at Pei Ziheng's small but straight back, Yan Yi couldn't help but laugh.

When Yan Su saw him smile, he couldn't help but turn his head and look in the direction of Shen Mingzhu and her son.

"Xiao Yi, I wanted to ask you before, what is your relationship with her?"

Yan Yi thought about it and replied with a smile, "Classmate."

Yan Su stared at him suspiciously, "Is it just a simple classmate? Since childhood, when did you become so nosy?"

"Just doing it for fun." Yan Yi took a sip of red wine indifferently.

Yan Su sneered, "Don't lie to me. I'm warning you, she's a married woman, and you've seen that she doesn't appreciate your kindness at all, so she sent her son to draw a line between us. Don't be confused anymore."

Yan Yi chuckled leisurely, "Sister, it's just a meal, do you need to be so nervous?"

Yan Su was not as relaxed as Yan Yi, because she knew her brother too well. Although he appeared gentle and restrained, he was actually a deviant person at heart.

It seems that I have to ask my family to arrange a blind date for my brother as soon as possible.

Yan Su was thinking in his mind, and he did not forget to remind her again and again, "Anyway, I'm telling you this, you can't even think about touching the bottom line, otherwise I'll beat your legs."

"Don't worry, sister. I'm an adult now and I know what to do."

After hearing what he said, Yan Su stopped talking.

After eating for a while, Yan Su got up and went to the bathroom.

Yan Yi leaned back in a relaxed manner on the leather chair, shaking the red wine glass gently in his hand, but his eyes were unconcealedly cast in the direction of Shen Mingzhu.

I had thought that after knowing that he was the owner of this restaurant, her attitude towards him would at least change.

As a result, in front of her, he, the restaurant owner, was not as attractive as an ordinary steak on the table.

She is neither flattering nor fawning, neither humble nor arrogant, but confident and independent. She has neither the cowardice and ignorance of a country woman nor the affectation and mannerism of a city girl.

It feels like she doesn't belong to this era.

Yan Yi raised his head and took a sip of red wine, looking at Shen Mingzhu with an interest flashing in his eyes that he himself didn't even notice.

——

When Yan Su came out of the bathroom, he consciously walked along the aisle that passed by Shen Mingzhu's dining table.

It just so happened that Shen Mingzhu had just finished her meal and stood up to leave the restaurant.

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The two sides met in the aisle.

Recognizing Yan Su as the woman who had dinner with Yan Yi, Shen Mingzhu politely took Pei Ziheng's hand and made way for her.

"Thanks."

Yan Su thanked her, glanced at Shen Mingzhu's face, nodded slightly and walked over, bringing with him a light and pleasant orchid fragrance.

Shen Mingzhu didn't care too much and continued to leave with Pei Ziheng.

Yan Su returned to his seat and was about to continue the previous topic with his brother when he saw his brother suddenly stand up and pick up the coat beside him.

"Sister, I have something to do and I'm leaving first. You can eat slowly."

"Where are you going? You..."

Yan Yi left as soon as he said he would, without giving her a chance to ask any questions.

Yan Su was stunned for a moment, then suddenly thought of something, picked up her bag, stood up and chased after him.

——

It was still early and Shen Mingzhu was a little full, so she was in no hurry to go home. She took Pei Ziheng by the hand and walked along the street.

After walking for a while, two horns suddenly came from the side of the road.

Shen Mingzhu looked in the direction of the voice and saw Yan Yi's face appearing in the lowered car window.

"Shen Mingzhu."

Yan Yi waved at her, but seeing that Shen Mingzhu had no intention of coming over, he had no choice but to open the car door, get out, and quickly walk up to her.

"I just happened to be going to North Street to do some work, so I'll give you a ride on the way."

"No, I don't want to go back yet. I want to go shopping."

At this time, the horns of other vehicles honked at Yan Yi from behind where he parked his car.

Yan Yi looked back and ignored him, still smiling and talking to Shen Mingzhu, "The time for this outdoor activity has been confirmed. It will be this Saturday. You can bring one family member. The address is..."

After saying that, Yan Yi calmly returned to the car and drove away.

Yan Su, who was standing across the street, saw this scene and felt both relieved and worried.

She was relieved because she realized that Shen Mingzhu was a woman who knew her limits and when to advance and retreat, but she was worried because she understood her brother's character.

As soon as I get back, I will ask my family to arrange a blind date for my brother. We can’t delay it any longer.