Chapter 499 Arranging Blind Dates for the Eldest Uncles
Ye Shenge sat in the special restaurant Ziyi Sheng had mentioned, speechless. It was a small shop with only five tables. Did it really need reservations?
"I've heard for a long time that the food here is exceptionally good. The boss only opens in the evenings and doesn't cook for anyone else, even if they come."
"That capricious?"
Ye Shenge raised an eyebrow. This restaurant was somewhat like the trendy internet-famous places from her previous life, popular precisely because they were exclusive and people were willing to wait for a long time just to experience it.
"We'll know once we taste it."
Four of the five tables in the shop were occupied. As soon as they arrived, the boss removed the "Reserved" signs from the tables, appearing quite proper.
The few people who came with Ziyi Sheng had to wait outside. Ziyi Sheng ordered a few more dishes and asked the boss to send them outside for Asen and the others to eat.
The guests at the four tables had been paying attention to Ye Shenge and the two of them since they walked in. Ye Shenge felt it was definitely because Ziyi Sheng wore sunglasses at night, and people probably thought he was showing off.
Seafood was abundant in southern cities. What used to be considered cheap ingredients were now being prepared in increasingly inventive ways.
When the first dish, crab roe and greens, was served, it surprised Ye Shenge. The familiar aroma of crab roe combined with crisp little greens made Ye Shenge's appetite soar.
Ziyi Sheng watched his wife's greedy expression with a smile and quickly handed her chopsticks.
"Try it quickly. If it's not good, we'll give it a bad review."
Ziyi Sheng had a good grasp of the trendy words Ye Shenge occasionally used, putting what he learned into practice to the fullest.
Ye Shenge took the chopsticks and picked up a piece of greens dipped in crab roe. As it entered her mouth, her eyes narrowed.
"It's really delicious, try it quickly!"
Ziyi Sheng also quickly took a bite and then nodded with satisfaction.
"Later, I'll buy some for the children to try."
Ziyi Sheng winked at his wife. His wife held a treasure in her hands and must use it well.
"Okay, for the few days we're in Chenghai City, we'll come here to order food every day."
The rest was self-explanatory. Each dish served at his restaurant was small in portion size, but each one was novel in appearance and satisfying to eat.
"It would be great if we could poach the chef."
"Don't think about it. If it were possible, wouldn't your second cousin have poached him for his hotel?"
"That's true, but what if the chef and your second cousin just don't get along? Maybe he'd agree if I asked."
Ziyi Sheng shrugged. Whatever his wife said, went.
The meal cost over 170 yuan. Even with the improved economy, this price was considered high.
Ye Shenge tried to keep her stomach tucked in as she left the restaurant. She didn't try to poach the chef, because she wasn't involved in the catering industry, and hiring him would be a waste of his talent.
However, Ye Shenge still called her second cousin. She first listened to her second cousin scolding Ziyi Sheng, and then heard him complaining about the restaurant owner being stubborn. They had offered an extremely high salary of 20,000 yuan a month, but he still refused.
When Ye Shenge hung up the phone, Ziyi Sheng leaned closer.
"Why do all the men in your family like to scold me so openly?"
"You deserve it. And don't think I don't know you do it on purpose every time. You enjoy fighting with this person and that person."
Ziyi Sheng kissed his wife, but the upturned corner of his mouth betrayed his satisfaction. The struggle with others was a never-ending joy!
"By the way, I'm warning you again. If my dad doesn't come back this year, I'll move out."
Ziyi Sheng immediately pulled his wife into his arms and gently pinched her cheek.
"Where are you planning to move?"
Ye Shenge's eyes rolled, and she grinned, baring her teeth.
"I think Chenghai City is quite nice. What if I buy a house here and then bring the children over? Anyway, the land my mom bought is about to be developed. I can ask my dad to apply for a transfer to Chenghai City. Don't you think that would be a family reunion?"
"You dare! I'll lock you up at home and not let you go out."
"Hmph, I dare you to try. My eldest brother could tear this house down."
Ye Shenge broke free from Ziyi Sheng's embrace and hummed a little tune as she went to the bathroom to shower, even locking the bathroom door.
Ziyi Sheng knocked on the bathroom door for a long time, but no one answered. He could only pick up the phone in anger.
"Hello, has Ye Huaijin's report been submitted?"
"Why are you guys so slow? Ye Huaijin has applied so many times, and you keep rejecting it. What are you trying to do?"
"By the time I get back, I must see Ye Huaijin's transfer order!"
Ziyi Sheng slammed the phone down. He couldn't protect himself from the men around his wife. Even on business trips, someone was watching them. They were all shameless old bachelors.
Suddenly, Ziyi Sheng had an idea. He crept to the bathroom door and listened for a moment, then quickly closed the bedroom door and picked up the phone again.
"Hello Grandma, we've arrived safely."
"Yes, it was arranged by my second cousin in advance. The room is truly luxurious and comfortable."
"Grandma, I have several good potential blind date candidates here. I was thinking my cousins are all getting old and can't be delayed, so I've been worrying about them."
"Hahaha, thank you for what? I'm also part of the Bai family, so I have to do my part."
"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to send the blind date information over these few days. But Grandma, you have to keep it a secret for me. If my cousins find out, they'll team up against me."
"Okay, goodnight Grandma!"
Ziyi Sheng, without putting down the receiver, dialed again.
"Immediately collect information on girls from good families, with excellent personalities and looks. Send it to Mrs. Bai within five days."
"Yes, it's the unmarried five brothers of the Bai family. They must be good matches, don't pick any with bad character."
Ziyi Sheng was satisfied. First, he would deal with these five. The rest were his elder brothers-in-law. As for his father-in-law, he would leave it to his mother-in-law to see how they would fight him.
"Hello, I remember Ye Mu'en's deputy is a woman, right?"
"Yes, her family background is very good. Is that so? She's also a prodigy."
"Then it's settled, you're in charge of matchmaking."
"Oh, the young lady already has feelings for him. That's good, keep letting that girl work hard."
When Ye Shenge came out of the bathroom, she saw Ziyi Sheng's smug expression.
"Tsk tsk tsk, what mischief have you been up to again?"
"Hmph, I am the beloved leader of the people, Ziyi Sheng. I never do bad things, and I dedicate my life to serving the country and the people."
"Heh, be careful not to mess it up."
Ye Shenge sat at the vanity and carefully applied skincare. As she got older, she couldn't do without it.
Ziyi Sheng quickly grabbed a bathrobe and went to the bathroom. His wife was too sensitive, so he had to be careful.
But he didn't know that Ye Shenge had already called back and, pretending to be concerned about Ziyi Sheng, easily found out everything.
"That scoundrel finally did something good."
Ye Shenge smiled helplessly and dialed Min Xing, wondering how crazy the children would be on their first day without her supervision.
"Hello, Min Xing, thank you for your hard work."
"Oh my, I've truly experienced your ancestors. It turns out they were just pretending when they saw me before. On the first day, after picking up Xiao Mi'er, I was kept by the teacher. Now I finally understand how hard you work every day, Shenge."