Translator: _Min
When Ye Zhenmianâs restaurant was booming, its daily sales exceeded ten thousand.
Lin Jihuan also knew about Nian Yiâanâs familyâs past struggles and did not want to cause them any loss.
âIâll let my mom know, and no donât worry about rent,â Nian Yiâan said, nodding slightly. âSister Qingqing also mentioned that she has many friends who will come.â
At three in the afternoon, the restaurant was not very crowded, giving Ye Zhenmian a rare forty minutes of respite.
She was also preparing a birthday gift for Si Fuqing, and early in the morning,
Nian Tingchu had even traveled to a neighboring city to shop for the occasion.
Back then, they hadnât been able to find Si Fuqing in time based on Nian Hecuanâs information. Having finally brought the child back, it was only natural to want to celebrate the birthday properly.
Ye Zhenmian deeply regretted not having found Si Fuqing in time for her coming-of-age ceremony.
While Ye Zhenmian was studying the menu, a âWelcomeâ voice announcement sounded, indicating someone had entered the restaurant.
She was about to rise and greet the newcomer when her expression changed upon seeing who it was: âWhat are you doing here again?â This time, not only Ye Huaiâan came, but Yeâs father and mother were with him too.
As the trio entered, they greedily surveyed the restaurantâs decor.
âBig sis, whatâs with that look? Didnât I tell you last time that mom and dad were coming too?â Ye Huaiâan stepped forward. âIt hasnât been that long, and your restaurantâs business has improved even more.â
He had overheard other shop owners discussing Ye Zhenmianâs restaurant on his way here.
A daily turnover of ten thousand meant three hundred thousand a month.
Ye Huaiâan had never seen so much money in his life.
The thought of this money potentially being his filled him with immense excitement; he could hardly wait a second longer.
Ye Zhenmian ignored him, continuing to study the menu.
Ye Huaiâan then turned his gaze towards Yeâs father.
âZhenmian, when you ran off with that Nian-named person, you made your mother and me sick with worry. Your mom was constantly anxious about whether you were eating and drinking well,â Yeâs father understood his sonâs intention, then said without that much emotion in his voice, âNow that youâve made it, how can you forget your family? Listen to dad, give this restaurant to your brother. Weâre all family, thereâs no need to be so formal.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Ye Zhenmian was shocked by her fatherâs shamelessness and laughed in disbelief, âWhat did you say?
âYour niece is a big star, youâre not short of money. Whatâs wrong with giving the restaurant to your brother?â Yeâs father frowned, displeased. âHeâs your blood brother; he wonât cheat you.â
Ye Zhenmian had lost all desire to argue, her tone flat, âIâm closing up, no customers right now. Iâve said it before, this restaurant is rented, it has nothing to do with me.â
âWhat customer? Iâm your father!â Yeâs father sat down, insisting, âJust give the restaurant to your brother, and weâll leave right away.â
âSis, you donât need to look for anyone else. Your son is in class right now, and your niece was just spotted at the airport, she wonât be back anytime soon.â Ye Huaiâan laughed, a hint of mockery in his voice. âBy the way, I also want to ask, whereâs that brother-in-law of mine? He really is a perennial loser, not even able to help you.â
âThis is just a restaurant, why are you being so stubborn? If you wonât give it, then Iâll just have to take it by force.â
He had brought people with him today; Ye Zhenmian, a woman who could hardly fight back, what could she do?
The restaurantâs waitstaff were also all women, without any means to resist.
Ye Zhenmian took a deep breath, just about to speak, when the entrance once again echoed with the âWelcomeâ voice announcement.
âWhat a big show this is,â a cold voice said, âI really must see how you plan to take this ladyâs restaurant. Go on, take it in front of me.â The Thousand Army Allianceâs leader, Xiao Wenjian..