Chapter 793: Chapter 792: The owner of MM Ji Restaurant personally received her

Qi Zhen really did start to recall very carefully.

Xiao Qimo tensed up for a moment.

“There shouldn’t… be any.” Qi Zhen replied.

“What about my father?” Xiao Qimo asked urgently.

“Pfft! What, are you hoping that your father and I are hanging by a thread?” Qi Zhen retorted mercilessly.

Xiao Qimo was at a loss for words, now suffering from a psychological shadow.

“So, is there or isn’t there?”

“No!” Qi Zhen replied in irritation, his head aching. “I’m saying Qimo, if you can’t get a marriage certificate in Wucheng, you and Mianmian can come to Jinjing instead. It’s just a day’s trip…”

Xiao Qimo let out a deep sigh of relief, not wanting to explain the complicated matters to Qi Zhen. Just then, someone sent a file to his computer, and he said “hanging up” before immediately ending the call.

He set down his phone and sat down.

After clicking to receive the file, he glanced at it and a touch of joy surfaced in his eyes.

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At noon, Lu Mian took a taxi to MM Ji Restaurant.

Yuren said that recently there had been someone persistently trying to acquire MM Ji, even raising the offer despite being turned down, insisting on the purchase.

MM Ji Restaurant was established by her after she helped Yuren out.

At that time, Handsome Yu was quite dispirited, a fine young man in his mid-twenties, yet he had become a lifeless salted fish with no goals. In order to give him something to do, she opened this restaurant and let him manage it.

And Handsome Yu did not disappoint as a shrewd businessman, running MM Ji Restaurant successfully.

She had learned some cooking from books and even made some cooking videos for him and the restaurant’s master chefs. They learned quickly and executed well, and MM Ji Restaurant’s reputation was established.

When Lu Mian arrived, Yuren was waiting for her by the front desk.

After greeting Lu Mian, he handed her a contract to look at.

“As for who the other party is, we are still unclear. However, the price they’ve offered is already way beyond the market valuation, it seems like they’re not short of money.”

Lu Mian casually flipped through it and then returned it to Yuren.

Since nothing significant stood out, she let it be.

“I’m not in need of that money either.” Lu Mian smiled, “Regardless of how much they offer, just refuse.”

“Alright, I’ll follow your lead,” Yuren agreed, smiling along with her.

Now that Lu Mian was there, she surely had to check the kitchen, so Yuren put down what he was doing and accompanied her to the back kitchen.

As they were walking through the corridor, someone in a booth in the main hall suddenly exclaimed.

“Is that Lu Mian?” Pei Jinlan craned her neck, following Lu Mian’s figure with her eyes, but in the end, couldn’t make out where she had gone.

Sitting opposite her, Fu Man and Lu Xinnuan were both slightly startled, then looked in the direction Pei Jinlan was looking, but saw nothing.

Lu Xinnuan lowered her eyes, delicately taking a bite of her food.

She remembered the last time she came to MM Ji Restaurant, Lu Mian accompanied by Dr. Ye, unexpectedly went to the first-class private room. This time, she must have come with her boyfriend.

“It seems like the owner of MM Ji is personally receiving her…” Pei Jinlan muttered doubtfully.

Lu Xinnuan and Fu Man remained silent, while Lu Xingtang chuckled awkwardly, “You must be seeing things, let’s not bring up Lu Mian.”

“Right, I must have been mistaken,” Pei Jinlan quickly regained her composure, observing the restaurant’s bustling patrons that included local Wucheng accents, visitors from various parts of the country, and even international tourists who had come for its renown.

“This restaurant is really popular, and the owner is quite the businessman, making a good deal of money. Xinnuan, your uncle pulled some strings to secure a table, as they usually don’t accept last-minute reservations.”

Lu Xinnuan put down her chopsticks, holding the teacup with both hands, “Auntie and Uncle, let me toast you with tea instead of liquor to express my gratitude. My mom and I have caused you quite some trouble since we’ve been back.”

“We’re all family, what’s this talk of trouble? You’re about to be in the finals, so your uncle will definitely be there to cheer you on!”

“Yes!” Lu Xinnuan nodded.

Fu Man said with some embarrassment, “You’ve really splurged, this meal must have been expensive, right?”

“It’s not about the cost, just having a good time,” Pei Jinlan and Lu Xingtang both shook their heads, “What others can offer, we can provide for Xinnuan too!”

Lu Xinnuan then said many more charming things in succession.

“Nuannuan, come back more often, your aunt and uncle are here. If you plan to go to Jinjing to build your career, just let your brother know if you encounter any difficulties. He’s now in collaboration with Sufeng Game Company and has the ability to lend you a helping hand.”

“Really?” Lu Xinnuan exclaimed in surprise.

Joining Sufeng Game Company was also Lu Xinnuan’s wish. However, she had been humiliatingly rejected at the beginning and even blacklisted, so that path seemed to be blocked.

“I’m truly happy for my brother,” Lu Xinnuan said wistfully.

“It wasn’t easy for him to get to this point, and I only found out later that the president of Sufeng Company is from the Xiu Family, who apparently have a lot of clout in Jinjing,” Pei Jinlan said, her eyes shining undisguised pride as she spoke of her son.

“Which Xiu?”

“The one associated with ‘unworthy descendants.’

Lu Xinnuan ‘Oh’ed and made a mental note.

If she really entered the entertainment industry, she’d inevitably go to Jinjing. With so many opportunities and connections there, she would certainly seek to win them over.

“Then I’ll visit Sufeng to see my brother when I have time!”

“Right, Nuannuan…” Pei Jinlan hesitated but decided to say a word of caution, “I’ve heard your brother mention a few times, albeit indirectly, that Lu Mian is some big shot at that company… I don’t understand the specifics, and I didn’t ask in detail. Just, don’t be too surprised when the time comes.”

The hand holding Lu Xinnuan’s chopsticks trembled.

“You’re saying… Lu Mian?”

“Yes,” Pei Jinlan, concerned that Lu Xinnuan might not know and unwittingly cause an awkward situation at Sufeng Company that could embarrass Lu Xi, gave a heads-up, “She seems to be gone now… Anyway, it’s good for you to be aware of this.”

How could this be?

Lu Xinnuan was almost close to snapping her chopsticks in frustration.

She suddenly understood why she had been mysteriously accused of plagiarism; it had indeed been Lu Mian’s doing.

Regardless of her role in Sufeng Game Company, Lu Mian must have colluded with its higher-ups to deprive her of the opportunity to join them.

Yes, her work had been inspired by Lu Mian’s.

But if Lu Mian hadn’t reported her, how would the people at Sufeng have found out?

The more Lu Xinnuan thought about it, the more bitter she felt. All the good things seemed to fall into Lu Mian’s lap.

“Nuannuan?” Fu Man nudged Lu Xinnuan slightly.

Lu Xinnuan immediately regained her senses and pulled up a sweet and obedient smile, “Auntie, don’t worry. I don’t have any connection with Sufeng anymore, I’m just going there to visit my brother!”

“Right, right, our Nuannuan is going to be a big star.”

Lu Xinnuan’s smile grew even sweeter.

Yes, in the future, she would be an idol adored by countless fans, a singer and star shining brightly under the spotlight.

And with that, the gap between her and Lu Mian would begin to widen.