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. Zhong Yuan stayed and continued to study in the Imperial College to prepare for the scientific 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 the same time, while the relatives, second aunt and others in Hangzhou stayed for more than half a month.
By the time all these relatives were sent away, it was already more than half a month later.
Ye Jiayao's body has almost recovered. Her son has two wet nurses and Youshi is taking care of him, so Ye Jiayao can go about her own business with peace of mind.
The first thing to do is to open a western restaurant.
The floor has been repaired a long time ago, but it was delayed due to pregnancy.
While recruiting people, Ye Jiayao planned publicity and created momentum, positioning the Western restaurant as the most popular delicacy among Western aristocrats, and the delicacies of the world that only aristocrats can taste.
Ten days later, Tianshangju Western Restaurant opened. On the opening day, the Western Restaurant was almost packed. With such exotic flavor and good 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 put a lot of thought into the dishes. It not only retains the exotic flavors, but also integrates the tastes of Jiangnan people. It combines Chinese and Western foods and combines nutrition, which has won unanimous praise.
The success of the Western restaurant made everyone in Jinling's catering industry lament that the world could no longer stop Ye Jinxuan's madness.
Since Tianshangju had Ye Jinxuan, in less than four years, it has broken out of Jinling and become famous all over the world. Today, Tianshangju has more than ten branches across the country, all of which are in the most prosperous cities, without exception. , each branch can become one of the top 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 become great successes.
No one can estimate how much revenue the Tiantianju brand can earn every day. I dare not think about it, it must be an astronomical figure.
The first batch of chefs at Tianshangju back then have all become top chefs now. Many people want to poach employees and hire them with high salaries, but they all fail. All the waiters at Tianshangju regard themselves as people from Tianshangju. And proud, loyal, and puzzling.
All in all, the name Ye Jinxuan represents a legend and a myth in the food industry of the Huaisong Dynasty. It makes people feel incomparable and out of reach.
On this day, Naya and Ah Ruan came to the western restaurant. Naya came often because she is one of the shareholders, but Ah Ruan came here for the first time because she now lives in the palace and will not do so until next month. Happy news, it was Naya who went to the queen to talk to the queen today, and then she let Ah Ruan out.
"It's great to be out. I'm almost getting moldy after staying in the palace." Ah Ruan took a deep breath of the free air outside the palace.
"Why are you anxious? You will be free next month." Naya comforted her.
Ah Ruan curled his lips: "Why can my sister-in-law live in Prince Helian's Mansion when she comes to Jinling, and I have to live in the palace? It's so unfair."
Ye Jiayao smiled and said: "Naya would like to live in the palace, but the emperor won't let her."
Back then, Naya entered the palace every day to force the emperor. When the emperor saw her, it was too late to escape. How dare he 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 a month!"
Naya said dryly: "Our situation is different. I can't teach you this."
Then Shi Shiran said: "Girls, you should be more reserved. How can you be so anxious to enter your husband's house? Even if you are anxious, you can't show it!"
Ye Jiayao was stunned, Damn, Naya, do you have the nerve to say the word "reserved"? These two words seem to have no connection with you!
Ah Ruan wrinkled his nose angrily: "Forget it, I'll bear it."
The guy comes and serves the food.
First there was soup, a cup of sour plum juice, various pastries and fruits, and finally the steak.
When the special iron plate is served, you can hear the sound of oil popping, and the aroma of beef hits your face.
With a little black pepper juice, the aroma is even more appetizing.
Ah Ruan looked at the knife and fork in his hand, not knowing how to use it.
Naya became a master: "Keep an eye on it. Hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand. Cut like this. Be careful not to go back and forth. It will look bad like killing a pig."
Ah Ruan imitated Naya's example, cut off a piece of beef, put it into his mouth and chewed it. His eyes widened and he said vaguely: "It's so tender, so fragrant. The taste is so special... so delicious."
"It's delicious. The first time Yaoyao cooked it for me, I decided to invest in it. Now that I think about it, I was really foresighted!" Naya said coquettishly.
Ye Jiayao lowered her head silently, wondering why everyone has become such a stinker these days.
I remember back then, someone was really shameless and insisted on joining in.
"Sister-in-law, you are really wise." Ah Ruan is also a flatterer and a flatterer.
"That's right, my vision has always been very accurate, both when looking at men and when seizing business opportunities. Otherwise, I can become your sister-in-law? Otherwise, I can become a shareholder of Tianshangju Western Restaurant?" Naya said proudly.
But Ah Ruan nodded solemnly, with stars in his eyes, looking at Naya with admiration.
Ye Jiayao's head is covered with black lines. Having one stinky Chunyu in the family was enough for her, but now she had a stinky best friend, a stupid bestie, and her whole life was in trouble.
"You guys eat slowly, I'll go do some work 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 incoherent person in the family. If she herself becomes incoherent, her life will be unbearable.
Entering the kitchen, she found Jiang Yue playing with pastries. Ye Jiayao hurriedly walked over: "Yue'er, didn't I tell you not to come? You look like you're about to give birth, and you're not resting at home."
Jiang Yue is now eight months pregnant, and her belly is ridiculously big, as if she is pregnant with twins. She has long been told to go home and raise the baby in peace, but she refuses to listen and goes to the pastry shop in person every day.
Jiang Yue smiled and said: "Second Young Madam, you don't have to worry about me. I'm in good health and I can't stay idle at home."
Ye Jiayao saw that Jiang Yue looked good and energetic, and thought that she was pregnant and had been half-dead for a long time. This person was so inferior to other people that she was really angry.
"You can't come here to mess around if you can't help it, otherwise Zhong Xiang will protest with me." Ye Jiayao said with an angry smile.
"He doesn't know how, or he told me that you are too busy here and need manpower!" Jiang Yue said disapprovingly.
Not only does Zhong Xiang not know how to do it, but he also doesn't dare. In their family, she has the final say.
Ye Jiayao snorted and said, "Zhong Xiang definitely didn't mean to ask you to help when he told you this. Go back quickly, or I'll ask Zhong Xiang to drag you back."
The kitchen was crowded and messy, and she couldn't bear the chance of bumping into a pregnant woman.
Just as Jiang Yue was moved, the man came to report that Jiang Li was here.
"My brother is here. That's great. I haven't seen my brother for several days." Jiang Yue said happily and found another reason to stay.
He said that he was about to go out to see Jiang Li.
But Ye Jiayao grabbed her and told Qiao Xi: "Qiao Xi, go and entertain us!"
A faint blush appeared on Qiao Xi's face, and she went out with her head lowered.
Jiang Yue was puzzled: "Why let Qiao Xi go? She's not a maid here? Are you so short of manpower that you have to use all your own maids?"
Ye Jiayao clicked her tongue: "Let me tell you this, since the western restaurant opened, your brother has been coming here every now and then. Today he is treating guests, and tomorrow someone else is treating him. Whenever he is treating guests, he will always come here, and he always comes at noon, so do you understand?"
Jiang Yue blinked: "I don't understand."
It's normal for the eldest brother to come here to eat. He's taking care of his family's business! And all men love to eat meat. Although the consumption here is relatively high, the eldest brother has been promoted now, so he can't afford it.
Ye Jiayao said: "Qiao Xi and I are both here at noon, do you understand?"
Jiang Yue continued to blink, seeming to understand a little bit.
He chuckled: "Could it be that while you're here, brother wants you to give him a discount?"
Ye Jiayao poked her forehead depressedly: "You are so stupid, why don't you think about it, why should I ask 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 curved her mouth and smiled secretly.
The way Jiang Li looked at Qiao Xi was very meaningful! Qiao Xi blushed when she saw Jiang Li. What did this mean
Now that Xiang Tao and Song Qi's marriage has been decided, Qiao Xi is older than Xiang Tao, so she has to help her arrange it. This girl always says she won't get married in this life, because she hasn't met the one she likes yet. , once they meet, they will fall in love, even if they don't let her get married.
"Really? When did this happen? I don't know at all. My mother is probably still in the dark!" Jiang Yue said in surprise.
Ye Jiayao whispered a few words in her ear, and Jiang Yue nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I will call my brother back today for a proper interrogation."
Two days later, Aunt Jiang came to the door.
Qiao Xi served the tea diligently without waiting for the second young lady's instructions, and hid after serving the tea.
Aunt Jiang's eyes followed Qiao Xi's, squinting her eyes with a smile, just like a mother-in-law looking at her daughter-in-law.
"Aunt Jiang, why are you free to come here today?" Ye Jiayao saw Aunt Jiang's reaction in her eyes and pretended not to know.
Aunt Jiang chuckled and said: "Um... um, Second Young Mistress, didn't you promise to find a wife for Ali before? Ali is a thin-skinned kid. I asked him many times, but he remained silent. Yesterday The son finally spoke up, saying that he wanted to find someone who was diligent, capable, kind-hearted, and knowledgeable. It didn't matter his identity. Our Jiang family was just a farmer. Without the prince and the second mistress, You are not just a mud-legged girl now, Second Young Madam, do you have such a girl by your side?"
Ye Jiayao couldn't help but want to laugh. Jiang Li's several requests were just to compete with Qiao Xi. It seemed that the two of them had really fallen in love.
(End of chapter)