This was Hong Erniang's first time visiting He Tiantian's small restaurant, and she was very impressed by the capable young woman's skills.
In just one short year, she had transformed from a poor woman into a restaurant owner in the city.
Such a significant change is something not everyone can achieve.
This was also the first time Manager Guan had stepped into He Tiantian's small restaurant; he had been too busy before. He had kept saying he would come and visit when he had time, but he was always delayed by various things.
Hong Erniang followed Manager Guan into the hall and looked around.
Perhaps because it's still a little while before lunch, there aren't too many customers yet.
Liu Chuyu, with a white towel draped over her shoulder, greeted He Tiantian warmly as she entered, "Auntie, are these two your friends?"
The child is going through puberty, and his voice is particularly noticeable.
Hong Erniang looked at Liu Chuyu and, seeing his handsome appearance with red lips and white teeth, couldn't help but praise him: "Oh my, whose child is this? He's so good-looking, so pleasing to the eye."
What's wrong with her today? All the kids she meets are so good-looking.
Could it be that the feng shui of Changning County has improved since she hasn't returned for a year?
Manager Guan also glanced at Liu Chuyu, but he never paid much attention to what other people's children looked like, so he naturally couldn't see anything different.
Liu Chuyu was quite pleased with the compliment. "Auntie, you have excellent taste! I'm the face of this shop!"
"Pfft..." Hong Erniang was amused.
He Tiantian looked at Liu Chuyu with amusement, "Yes, you are our store's mascot."
"Oh, kid, what's your dad's name?" Hong Erniang asked with interest.
Before He Tiantian could introduce her, Liu Chuyu quickly said, "My father? My father is Magistrate Liu."
"What?"
"Forehead?"
Hong Erniang and Manager Guan were both stunned, and all four of their eyes turned to Liu Chuyu.
This is... the magistrate's son? The magistrate's son works at a restaurant?
He Tiantian sighed inwardly and slowly introduced, "Second Aunt, Manager Guan, Chu Yu is indeed the magistrate's son. The magistrate sent him here to experience life, so please don't be surprised."
Hong Erniang obediently shut her mouth; this time she dared not say anything more.
"Alright, let's go to the backyard. There are tables and chairs there. Today, Second Aunt and Manager Guan will be in charge of ordering the food."
He Tiantian invited the two to the backyard, where the tables and chairs faced the kitchen door.
Sitting in the yard, you can see adults and children busy in the kitchen.
Although everyone looked very busy, their faces were beaming with smiles, which was quite heartwarming.
Having no relatives or friends, Hong Erniang was deeply moved upon witnessing this heartwarming scene.
Her eyes were glistening as she exclaimed, "Girl, your shop is really thriving! Who are all the people helping out there?"
He Tiantian followed Hong Erniang's gaze and introduced them one by one.
As soon as she finished speaking, Hong Erniang sighed deeply and said enviously, "That's wonderful. I have no relatives or friends in this world. From now on, I'll treat you like my own sister. Is that alright?"
Hong Erniang turned her head and looked at He Tiantian expectantly.
He Tiantian smiled and readily agreed, "Then I'll call you Sister Hong. From now on, we're like sisters. We'll share joys and sorrows!"
In fact, He Tiantian could really understand Hong Erniang's feelings at this moment, because she had experienced that feeling of loneliness and isolation when she first came into this world.
Seeing the two women beside him expressing such sentiments, Manager Guan was naturally drawn into the conversation as well.
He choked up a little as he said, "To be honest, I have no relatives left in this world. I don't even remember what my parents look like."
He Tiantian and Hong Erniang both looked at him, as if Manager Guan's background was more tragic.
Hong Erniang couldn't help but feel sorry for her and said, "Then why don't you recognize us as your own sisters?"
Manager Guan paused for a moment, then nodded with delight.
"Really? Sister Tian, Sister Hong, from today onwards you two are my own sisters. You are my family in this world."
Manager Guan was very excited, and his old face turned red with embarrassment.
Hong Erniang cleared her throat and said seriously, "Even close siblings need to keep clear accounts. When it comes time to split the money from the business deal we just discussed in the shop, I won't get a single penny less."
"Of course, of course."
The three of them, without any alcohol, ordered a roast chicken, a braised rabbit, a beef soup, and two plates of vegetarian vegetables.
The three of them ate together, chatting and laughing.
Discuss the business matters to be done in the coming year clearly and thoroughly.
The restaurant business was proceeding smoothly. On this particular day, Zhao Ergou went into town and, after asking around, finally arrived at He Tiantian's shop.
It was sunset.
The last rays of the sun slanted into the doorway, and Zhao Ergou stood in the afterglow, looking somewhat gloomy.
If you look closely, there's a pregnant woman standing at the doorway behind him.
He Tiantian was leaning over the counter calculating accounts at the time. The store had just finished closing up and was quite quiet.
After checking today's accounts, He Tiantian looked up to stretch her neck.
Zhao Ergou's gloomy, expressionless face suddenly appeared in front of her, startling He Tiantian.
"Ah...who are you?"
Backlit, He Tiantian couldn't see who it was at all.
Zhao Ergou remained silent for a while before stepping out of the shadows in silence.
The moment He Tiantian saw Zhao Ergou, her brow twitched involuntarily.
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