Cute Wife Gourmet

Chapter 422 Meeting eyes

Ye Binghuai and his wife returned to Yangzhou early the next morning. They were busy with official duties there and could not leave for too long. Zhongyuan stayed and continued to study in the Imperial College, preparing to take the imperial examination next year.

The eldest uncle, second uncle, third uncle and others from Zhenjiang stayed for three days before going back. Young Master Qiao also returned to Suzhou at about the same time. The relatives and second aunt and others in Hangzhou stayed for more than half a month.

It was more than half a month later by the time I sent all the relatives away.

Ye Jiayao's health has almost recovered. Her son has two wet nurses and You Shi to take care of him, so Ye Jiayao can do her own thing without any worries.

The first thing to do is to open a Western restaurant.

The floor was repaired a long time ago, but it was delayed because of my pregnancy.

While recruiting staff, Ye Jiayao planned publicity and created momentum, positioning the Western restaurant as the most popular food among Western aristocrats, and the delicacy that only aristocrats could taste.

Ten days later, Tianshangju Western Restaurant opened. On the opening day, the restaurant was almost packed. With such exotic flavors and delicious food that only Western nobles could eat, the nobles of Jinling City naturally flocked to it.

Ye Jiayao has put a lot of effort into publicity and also spent a lot of thought on the dishes, retaining the exotic flavor while integrating the tastes of Jiangnan people. The combination of Chinese and Western elements and nutritional balance has received unanimous praise.

The success of the Western restaurant made everyone in the Jinling catering industry sigh that the world could no longer stop Ye Jinxuan's madness.

Ever since Ye Jinxuan came to Tianshangju, in less than four years, it had spread beyond Jinling and become world-famous. Up to now, Tianshangju has more than ten branches across the country, all in the most prosperous cities. Without exception, each branch has become one of the best restaurants in the local area in a very short period of time.

Moreover, the Tianshangju Pastry Shop, Tianshangju Dessert House and Tianshangju Western Restaurant derived from the Tianshangju brand have all been a huge success.

No one can estimate how much revenue the Tianshangju brand can earn every day. I dare not even think about it, it must be an astronomical figure.

The first batch of kitchen helpers in Tianshangju have all become top chefs now. Many people wanted to poach them and offered them high salaries, but all of them came back empty-handed. All the guys in Tianshangju are proud to be from Tianshangju and are so loyal, which is puzzling.

In short, the name Ye Jinxuan represents a legend and a myth in the Huaisong catering industry, which makes people feel inferior and far behind.

On this day, Naya and A'ruan came to the western restaurant. Naya was a frequent visitor because she was one of the shareholders, but A'ruan was here for the first time because she now lived in the palace and her wedding would not be held until next month. Today, Naya went to the Queen to plead for A'ruan to be released.

"It's good to be out. I'm almost getting moldy staying in the palace." Aruan took a deep breath of the free air outside the palace.

"Why are you in such a hurry? You'll be free next month," Naya comforted.

Ah Ruan curled her lips and said, "Why can my sister-in-law live in Prince Helian's mansion when she comes to Jinling, but I have to live in the palace? It's so unfair."

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "Naya wanted to live in the palace, but the emperor wouldn't let her."

At the beginning, Naya went to the palace every day to force the emperor to stay. The emperor had no time to escape when he saw her, so how could he dare to let her live in the palace?

Ah Ruan hurriedly hugged Naya's arm and shook it: "Sister-in-law, how did you do it? Teach me, otherwise I will have to stay in the palace for another month!"

Naya said dryly: "Our situation is different. I can't teach you this."

Then he said leisurely: "Girls should be more reserved. How can you be so anxious to enter your husband's family? Even if you are anxious, you can't show it!"

Ye Jiayao was stunned. Damn it, Naya, do you have the nerve to say the word "reserved"? These two words don't seem to apply to you!

Ah Ruan wrinkled his nose in dismay: "Forget it, I'll endure it."

Come on guys, serve the food.

First there was soup, a glass of sour plum juice, and various pastries and fruits, and finally the steak.

When the special iron plate is served, you can hear the sizzling sound of oil and the aroma of beef hits you.

Add a little black pepper juice, the aroma will whet your appetite even more.

A Ruan looked at the knife and fork in his hand, not knowing how to use them.

Naya acted as a teacher: "Watch it, hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand, and cut it like this. Be careful not to go back and forth, or it will look like you're butchering a pig."

Ah Ruan imitated Naya, cut off a piece of beef, put it in his mouth and chewed it. He couldn't help but widen his eyes and said vaguely: "So tender, so fragrant, this taste is so special... so delicious."

"It's delicious, right? The first time Yaoyao cooked it for me, I decided to buy a share. Now that I think about it, I was really foresighted!" Naya said proudly.

Ye Jiayao lowered her head silently. How come everyone has become so arrogant these days?

Thinking back then, someone was really shameless and insisted on taking a stake in the company.

"Sister-in-law, you are so wise." A Ruan is also a flatterer and a king of supporting roles.

"That's right. I have always had a good eye for men and for business opportunities. Otherwise, how could I become your sister-in-law? Otherwise, how could I become a shareholder of Tianshangju Western Restaurant?" Naya said proudly.

But Aruan nodded very solemnly, with stars in his eyes, looking at Naya with great admiration.

Ye Jiayao was in a state of dismay. She had to endure the snotty Chunyu at home, and now she had a snotty best friend and a stupid best friend. She was in a bad mood. "You guys eat slowly, I'll go get busy first!" Ye Jiayao decided to retreat. If she stayed any longer, it would be hard to guarantee that she would be assimilated.

It's enough to have one weird person in the family. If she becomes weird herself, life will be unbearable.

When she entered the kitchen, she found Jiang Yue fiddling with pastries. Ye Jiayao hurried over and said, "Yue'er, didn't I tell you not to come? You're about to give birth, why don't you stay at home and rest?"

Jiang Yue is now eight months pregnant. Her belly is ridiculously big, as if she is carrying twins. She has been told to go home and rest and take care of the baby, but she just won't listen and goes to the pastry shop herself every day to take care of the arrangements.

Jiang Yue smiled and said, "Second Young Madam, you don't have to worry about me. I'm in good health. I can't stay idle at home."

Ye Jiayao saw that Jiang Yue looked in good spirits, and she was full of energy. She thought about how she had been pregnant and half-dead for a long time. This person was really infuriating.

"Even if you can't sit still, you can't come here to make trouble, otherwise Zhong Xiang will protest to me." Ye Jiayao said with a smile.

"No, he wouldn't. He told me that you are too busy and short of staff!" Jiang Yue said disapprovingly.

Not only would Zhong Xiang not be able to do so, he also didn't dare to do so. In their family, she was the one who had the final say.

Ye Jiayao snorted, "Zhong Xiang told you this, he definitely didn't mean for you to help, go back quickly, otherwise, I'll let Zhong Xiang drag you back."

The kitchen was crowded and messy, and she couldn't afford it if the pregnant woman was bumped into.

Just when Jiang Yue was persuaded, the waiter came to report that Jiang Li had arrived.

"My brother is here, that's great, I haven't seen my brother for several days." Jiang Yue said happily and found a reason to stay.

As he said that, he was about to go out to meet Jiang Li.

Ye Jiayao grabbed her and told Qiao Xi, "Qiao Xi, go and entertain them!"

A faint blush appeared on Qiao Xi's face, and she walked out with her head lowered.

Jiang Yue was puzzled: "Why let Qiao Xi go? She is not a servant here. Are you so short of manpower that you have to use all your personal maids?"

Ye Jiayao sighed, "Let me tell you this. Ever since the western restaurant opened, your brother has been coming here every now and then. Today he treats us, tomorrow someone else treats us, but whenever he treats us, he always comes here. And, he always comes at noon. Do you understand?"

Jiang Yue blinked: "I don't understand."

It's normal for my brother to come here to eat, he's taking care of his family business! And men all love to eat meat. Although the consumption here is relatively high, my brother has been promoted now, so he can afford it.

Ye Jiayao said: "At noon, Qiao Xi and I will be there, do you understand?"

Jiang Yue continued to blink, as if she understood something.

He chuckled and said, "Brother, is he trying to get you to give him a discount while you're here?"

Ye Jiayao poked her forehead in frustration: "You are so stupid, why don't you think about why I asked Qiao Xi to entertain your brother?"

Jiang Yue finally understood this time.

Surprised, "You mean, my brother has a crush on Qiao Xi?"

Ye Jiayao curled up the corners of her mouth in a mysterious smile.

The look in Jiang Li's eyes when he looked at Qiao Xi was very meaningful! And Qiao Xi blushed when she saw Jiang Li, what does this mean?

Now Xiangtao and Song Qi's marriage has been settled. Qiao Xi is older than Xiangtao, so she has to help her arrange it. This girl always says that she will never get married in this life, but that's because she hasn't met the one she likes yet. Once she meets someone, she will fall in love and she won't be able to stop her from getting married.

"Really? When did this happen? I have no idea at all. My mother is probably still in the dark too!" Jiang Yue said in surprise.

Ye Jiayao whispered a few words in her ear, and Jiang Yue nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I will call Brother back today to interrogate him thoroughly."

Two days later, Aunt Jiang came to visit.

Without waiting for the Second Young Lady's instructions, Qiao Xi served tea attentively, then hid away.

Aunt Jiang's eyes also followed Qiao Xi, her eyes narrowed and she smiled, the look that a mother-in-law gives her daughter-in-law is like.

"Aunt Jiang, how come you have time to come here today?" Ye Jiayao saw Aunt Jiang's reaction and pretended not to know.

Aunt Jiang chuckled and said, "Well...well, Second Young Madam, didn't you promise to find a wife for A-li before? A-li is shy. I asked him many times, but he kept silent. Yesterday, he finally spoke up and said that he wanted to find someone who is diligent, capable, kind-hearted, and knows her background well. Her status doesn't matter. Our Jiang family is just a peasant family. If it weren't for the prince and the Second Young Madam, we would still be peasants now. Second Young Madam, do you have such a girl around you?"

Ye Jiayao couldn't help but want to laugh. Aren't the several requests raised by Jiang Li just to compete with Qiao Xi? It seems that the two of them really like each other.

(End of this chapter)