Cute Wife Gourmet

Chapter 53 Tracking
After the banquet, Zhao Qixuan invited everyone to go for a night cruise on the Qinhuai River. Helian Jing waved his hand and said, "I've been swimming for the whole afternoon. I'll vomit if I continue. You guys go. I'm going home."

Zhao Qixuan saw that he was indeed not interested in boating, so he did not force him and said, "Don't worry about what you asked me to do. As long as the person is in Jiangxi, my brother-in-law will definitely find him for you."

Speaking of this, Helian Jing said: "I just thought about it and decided not to look for it."

Zhao Qixuan was surprised: "Why don't you look for it?"

Helian Jing thought: I have already found it, so I don't need to look for it! But I can't say that, so I said: "Maybe he lied to me and didn't go to Jiangxi, so forget it."

Zhao Qixuan patted Helian Jing's shoulder in understanding: "Xiao Jing, we are in the same boat! However, you are still clear-headed. I am a fool. I knew that Xiao Su was lying to me, but I still looked for her everywhere. Tell me, why am I so depressed?"

Helian Jing was stunned. What do you mean by sympathy? He doesn't have the same problem as him.

"But I am willing to get hurt even if I get stuck in a dead end. Xiao Jing, sincerity can move mountains and rocks. I believe that if you persist, the clouds will clear and the moon will come out. I won't give up, and you shouldn't give up easily either."

As he spoke, Zhao Qixuan patted his shoulder again, looked at the moon sadly for a while, shook his head and left.

The more Helian Jing thought about it, the more he felt something was not right. It was true that people with crooked brains would always think crookedly.

Ye Jiayao drank six cups of Zhuangyuanhong. She didn't feel uncomfortable at the time, but she started to get drunk when she returned to the kitchen. She could drink a pound of white wine, seven or eight bottles of beer, and less rice wine, but half a pound or eight ounces was no problem. The problem was that she hadn't eaten dinner yet, and drinking six cups on an empty stomach was a bit unbearable.

Shopkeeper Li was extremely satisfied with the newly hired kitchen helper. Seeing that Ye Jiayao looked unhappy, he said, "Second sister, you and Li Yao go back first. Li Yao, you don't have to come early tomorrow, just make it in time for lunch."

Li Erniang said, "That's fine, but I won't come tomorrow. The inn is in a mess."

Shopkeeper Li apologized, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days. All the losses of your inn will be compensated by Tianshangju."

"The loss is not that big, but even if there is, I can't ask you to make up for it. It's only natural for our brothers and sisters to help. It's okay, I'll leave first." Li Er Niang said with a smile.

"Ask Lao Guan to take you back." Shopkeeper Li asked Xiao Lu to ask Lao Guan to prepare the carriage.

Ye Jiayao was tired and dizzy, so she stopped being pretentious and gave the 100 taels of silver to Shopkeeper Li: "Shopkeeper, please spread out the trouble and give some to everyone."

Shopkeeper Li said, "This is a reward from the prince, keep it for yourself."

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "I can't handle it alone. It's all thanks to everyone."

Shopkeeper Li hesitated for a moment and said, "Well, I'll give it to you and share 30% with everyone."

Even so, the number is still considerable. Not counting Li Yao, there are seven kitchen helpers, three handymen, and more than twenty waiters and doormen in the restaurant. Each person can get more than one or two taels of silver. You know, the monthly salary of a handyman is only one or two taels of silver, which is enough.

Ye Jiayao was indeed generous, but she still felt a little pain in her heart to divide up the 100 taels of silver. She was a poor household now. Although she was not yet at the point where she had to rely on others for help, she was still stretched to the limit. The way Manager Li divided the money was exactly what she wanted, so she said, "Manager, let me arrange it."

Shopkeeper Li was so caring and considerate to Li Yao that everyone else was envious. There was no doubt that Li Yao would soon take over the position of chef. Most people had no objection, on the contrary, they hoped that Li Yao would be the chef. Li Yao was approachable and generous, unlike the former Chef Niu, who always blamed them for poor performance and took all the credit for good performance. He would scold, angrily, and beat them... Li Yao always said that everyone's contribution was made, and even distributed the reward money to everyone. In this respect, Chef Niu was not even as good as her toenail.

But Zhong Xiang didn't think so. In his opinion, Li Yao got in through connections, and Li Yao gave out rewards to everyone to win people's hearts. If it weren't for Li Yao, maybe he would be the one in the limelight today. Therefore, Li Yao was a stumbling block on his way forward, a thorn in his eye, and he had to be removed as soon as possible.

After walking out of Tianshangju, Ye Jiayao was a little surprised not to see Helian Jing. Based on her understanding of little Jingjing, with his impatient temper, he would definitely be waiting for her outside and grab her to question her.

Never mind. Maybe she thinks too highly of herself.

Xiao Jingjing has returned to the palace and is no longer needed.

Ye Jiayao asked Li Erniang to get in the carriage, and she followed the carriage. She was now dressed as a man, and although Li Erniang was already an aunt, she was still slim and charming. For Erniang's reputation, she should avoid suspicion.

Li Erniang said, "You can sit with Lao Guan."

"No, I want to take a few steps to get some fresh air and get rid of the smell of alcohol. It's not far anyway." Ye Jiayao declined.

The carriage rolled slowly, making a creaking sound on the bluestone road, echoing in the empty streets.

The pleasant sound of stringed instruments wafted in the distance, the lights on the Qinhuai River were like stars, and gorgeous pleasure boats floated quietly in the splendid river of lights. The ten-mile Qinhuai River, the lights and the sounds of oars, the picturesque and prosperous scene described in history books now appeared before our eyes.

Damn, when I get rich, I'll charter a pleasure boat and invite the most beautiful girls in Jinling to go for a cruise and have some fun.

Ye Jiayao had great ambitions in her heart, but suddenly she remembered something and felt conflicted.

Xiao Jingjing already knew that she was living in Tianshangju, would he invite the stupid donkey over? This was entirely possible.

She was hiding all this time just to avoid that stupid donkey.

But she has already signed the contract, she can't breach it, right?

She still has big plans to implement. She can't just give up her revenge for the stupid donkey, right?

What are you afraid of? Ye Jiayao straightened her chest to add some momentum to herself. Could it be that the stupid donkey would force her back? Didn't he say that there was no need to act anymore, maybe he would just pretend not to know her when he saw her. Ugh! If he really reacted like this, she would probably be even more disgusted and angry. Damn it, my first time in my past life and this life was ruined like this, and I didn't get any compensation.

Ye Jiayao was so depressed thinking about these bad things that she didn't notice that there was someone following her closely.

Helian Jing learned his lesson this time and did not go looking for her rashly. He first wanted to find out all about her situation and then take all possible precautions to prevent her from disappearing silently again.

Following her all the way to Lai Fu Inn, Helian Jing waited outside for a long time, but did not see Dayaoyao come out. It seemed that this was her destination.

The waiter came out to close the shop, and Helian Jing waved to him hurriedly.

The waiter came out suspiciously and said, "Sir, what can I do for you?"

Helian Jing pulled him aside and asked in a low voice: "Is there a young man named Li Yao living in the inn?"

The waiter said, "Yes, what's the matter?"

Helian Jing sighed and said, "He is a distant relative of mine. He has forgotten both his parents and came to Jinling to make a living. I wanted to let him live in my house and arrange a good job for him, but he is too self-righteous and is afraid of causing trouble for me. He would rather come to stay at the inn and refuse to accept the money I give him. Oh, I really don't know what to do with him."

When the waiter heard that Helian Jing was a relative of Brother Li, he relaxed his guard: "Brother Li is a very nice person. He helped our shopkeeper a lot as soon as he came. Our shopkeeper likes him very much. Our boss's wife is making noodles for him right now!"

Helian Jing felt distressed. Dayaoyao had been busy all night and was just eating noodles now. He must be starving. He immediately took out a few coins and stuffed them into Xiaoer's hand: "He lives alone outside. I am really worried. Xiaoer brother, please take care of him secretly, but don't let him know, otherwise, he will feel that he owes me a favor."

The waiter was embarrassed to return the silver to Helian Jing: "I would have taken care of it even if you didn't tell me. He is our guest."

"Keep it. In the future, if he has any problems, no matter whether they are big or small, please tell me. I will send someone to inquire about you every day. If he wants to leave, inform me as soon as possible. I am working in the Helian Palace. If you come to the palace to find me, just say you are looking for Xiaojing. I will not treat you unfairly."

The waiter was secretly shocked. It turned out that this relative of Brother Li worked in the Helian Palace. He stood in awe and said, "Okay, I'll take this job."

Helian Jing solemnly warned: "Don't let him know."

The waiter smiled and said, "No, I'll do the job, don't worry."

"Oh, by the way, I heard he got a job in heaven."

"Yes! Brother Li's cooking skills are amazing. He signed up as a first-class kitchen helper as soon as he arrived."

"Oh, then do you know how many years he signed for?"

"When Brother Li told our shopkeeper about this, I heard it and it seemed like it was a three-year contract."

The waiter said spontaneously, "He booked a three-month private room in our inn, a first-class room, and our shopkeeper gave him a 70% discount."

Helian Jing felt distressed when he heard that Dayaoyao was staying in the Di room. The Di room was the worst guest room, so he had to think of a way to make Dayaoyao's stay better.

Ye Jiayao walked for a while, and the smell of alcohol dissipated. She didn't feel so uncomfortable anymore. She ate the noodles prepared by Er Niang and felt very satisfied.

Er Niang’s cooking skills are really good. She makes ordinary tomato and egg noodles taste special.

"Sister-in-law's cooking skills are so good, why don't you open a hotel, brother? It's more profitable than running an inn?" Ye Jiayao asked while eating.

Shopkeeper Du said, "It's not that easy to open a restaurant. Besides, it's tiring. Your sister-in-law is not in good health and can't stand the tiredness."

Ye Jiayao was surprised. No wonder Er Niang looked so thin.

"Brother, where is your child? Why can't I see him?"

Shopkeeper Du looked disappointed and sighed, "He's gone. He got a serious illness when he was ten years old and couldn't be saved."

Ye Jiayao nearly choked on a mouthful of noodles. She really wanted to slap herself in the mouth for accidentally poking a sore spot.

"No, sorry, I..."

Shopkeeper Du waved his hand and said, "It's okay. Just don't let your sister-in-law hear it. She can't stand it. She gets upset when she hears it, and gets sick when she gets upset."

Ye Jiayao nodded heavily and would never mention this again even if she was beaten to death.

The waiter came in from outside, and Shopkeeper Du frowned and said, "I told you to close the shop, where have you been?"

The waiter hesitated and said, "Just now a guest wanted to stay in the hotel. He asked the price and left because he thought it was too expensive."

Shopkeeper Du complained: "You think this is too expensive? Why don't you ask around? My Lai Fu Inn has the most reasonable prices in Jinling City. Alas, it's hard to do business these days."

(End of this chapter)