Chapter 94 Inquiry
"The food is served," Song Yushu said as she carried the dishes upstairs. She noticed that the mother and daughter no longer looked at her, and the girl even smiled at her. She smiled back at them.
"Boss Wei, we were wrong just now and offended you. We apologize to you." Seeing how kind she was, Jiang Qiuyue felt even more embarrassed and apologized to her directly.
"It's alright. We're in business, we don't care about these things. It's inevitable that customers will have some worries," Song Yushu said. Seeing that the girl was reasonable, and although the woman next to her was still a little unwilling, she didn't give him any more attitude, so he didn't pursue the matter any further.
"Mother, the dishes are all ready, let's eat quickly. I heard the food here is good and the scenery outside is nice too. After we finish eating, we'll go for a walk. Just think of it as accompanying me to relax," Jiang Qiuyue said to Lin Shi, who looked unhappy, after Song Yushu left.
"You're so carefree, just eat," Lin said, unable to do anything about her. Seeing that the dishes on the table were indeed quite good, she was too lazy to stay angry. She picked up a piece of Dongpo pork and put it in Jiang Qiuyue's bowl, and also picked up a piece for herself.
Only after tasting it did she realize that the restaurant's dishes were indeed as good as their reputation. Although she had heard of Dongpo pork, the old lady of the Jiang family was a devout Buddhist, and in order to accommodate her, the family's meals were always bland and there was not much meat. So she had never tasted Dongpo pork before, which is why she was amazed by this dish.
Lin picked up the Dongpo pork several times in a row. If she hadn't remembered that Jiang Qiuyue was there and had left her a few pieces, she felt that she could have finished the whole thing by herself.
"If Mother likes it, we can pack some to take home," Jiang Qiuyue suggested when she saw that Mother was enjoying her meal.
"I'd better not. If I bring it back, my mother-in-law will definitely give me a hard time for days."
“If you want to eat it in the future, your daughter and mother can come together,” Jiang Qiuyue said, thinking of her grandmother, who was indeed a bit harsh on her mother.
"Hmph! It's not like I spoiled you for nothing. Eat more, look how thin you are," Lin felt a little comforted and put more food on Jiang Qiuyue's plate a few more times.
The mother and daughter originally came to see what Song Yushu looked like, but they unexpectedly had a pleasant surprise. They were very satisfied with the food at the restaurant, ate a meal, and then strolled around before going back, treating it as a trip to relax.
Seeing that the mother and daughter seemed to enjoy the meal, Song Yushu knew that they were likely to become regular customers of his restaurant. He warmly saw them off and even gave them a pumpkin cake.
Now Lin really couldn't find fault anymore, since she wanted to eat at that restaurant again in the future, and she hadn't had such delicious food in a long time.
"This is not what I expected." Xiong Erni originally wanted to advise Song Yushu to be careful, but who knew that the mother and daughter were just there to eat. They ate most of the food on the table and didn't seem to be hostile.
"Stop thinking about those things and hurry up and clean the table," Song Yushu said, seeing that she was still muttering to herself, and called her to the kitchen to help.
Half a month later, Lin visited the Xue family again.
"Qiuyue got engaged so quickly?" Xue's mother was somewhat surprised when she suddenly heard the news.
"This girl has always been ambitious. She refused several matchmakers sent by different families before, but now she has come to her senses and has chosen a good family," said Madam Lin, who was simply there to share her joy. Her smile never faded from the moment she entered the room.
"With Qiuyue's looks and qualities, it's no wonder that someone would be eager to marry her. Which family's young master is it?" Seeing that she was happy, Madam Xue didn't spoil the mood and followed up on Lin Shi's words by asking.
"The Meng family, Meng Sanlang, is a scholar! He took a liking to Qiuyue a long time ago. When he sent a matchmaker to their door, Qiuyue refused. That boy is also very devoted and is still not engaged. When he heard that our Jiang family was going to choose a husband for Qiuyue, he sent a matchmaker to their door the very next day!"
Madam Lin was extremely satisfied with Meng Sanlang. Not only was he a good match for Qiuyue in appearance, but he was also a scholar. The two were truly a perfect couple.
“That’s right! Bring her to visit this old woman more often in the future. After she gets married, it will be hard to see her again.” As Madam Xue listened to Madam Lin’s enthusiastic introduction of Meng Sanlang, she was genuinely happy for Jiang Qiuyue.
“Alas! We’re all from the same town. But I’m afraid Qiuyue will be going to the prefectural city to take the exam with Meng Sanlang. If Meng Sanlang is good enough, he can even go to the capital. I’m afraid my daughter and I will hardly see each other again,” Lin said with some sadness. Originally, she was worried because Jiang Qiuyue was not sure about the engagement. Now that the engagement is finalized, she is reluctant to let go.
"Everyone has to go through this, why are you crying? There are still many things to arrange for Qiuyue's marriage, and it's up to you, her own mother, to make them happen!" Xue's mother comforted her.
"Yes, there are still many things to do at home, so I'll head back first," Lin Shi said, realizing that there were still many things to arrange. She couldn't sit still any longer, so she said a few words to Xue's mother and then went back.
Xue Huai'an soon learned about Jiang Qiuyue's engagement. His mother had told him about it, and while saying this, she glared at him and said, "Fortunately, Qiuyue found a good marriage. Otherwise, it would have been a waste of several years for you, you blockhead. I, this old woman, would feel terrible."
“If you have no feelings for her, marrying her would only harm her. Now that she has found her ideal husband, she will know what kind of person is the most suitable for her.” Xue Huai’an had always treated Jiang Qiuyue as a junior because of her young age, but now that he heard she was engaged, he was happy for her.
"This marriage is not bad, but it's a bit rushed. The wedding will take place in three months, which is a bit too hasty. If you have time, please help me find out more about the Meng family," said Xue's mother, thinking that Jiang Qiuyue had always been sensible and that she had watched her grow up over the years. She was a little worried, so she asked Xue Huai'an to help her find out about the Meng family.
Xue Huai'an naturally wouldn't refuse, and he went directly to Gu Cheng.
"It's rare that you're willing to take the initiative to come to me. So, what do you want your senior brother to do this time? It's not for Boss Wei again, is it?" Gu Cheng joked.
"No, a younger member of the family is getting engaged and wants you to help investigate the Meng family."
"That shouldn't be the case. Qingyao isn't that old, is she? With your picky nature, would Qingyao get engaged so early? That's impossible, right?" Gu Cheng could only think of Xue Huai'an's only daughter.
"It's not Qingyao. She's from the Jiang family and has a lot of dealings with the Xue family, so she wanted to help them out," Xue Huai'an explained, not expecting him to involve his own daughter.
"Oh, I see. Jiang Qiuyue, right? She's actually engaged now. She's really come to terms with things." Gu Cheng clearly knew that Jiang Qiuyue had feelings for Xue Huai'an. Seeing that the girl had come to terms with things so quickly, he figured she must have a good character, so he agreed.
"Meng Sanlang of the Meng family passed the imperial examination two years ago and is now only nineteen years old. It is rare for someone of this age to still be a scholar and not yet engaged."
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