Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 362: The Man’s Sorrow

Chapter 362: Chapter 362: The Man’s Sorrow

She naturally knew that asking that question today would certainly anger Sister Nanzhi.

The little girl left, leaving Nanzhi staring at the porcelain bowl on the table, lost in thought.

The weather was truly scorching. Talking for merely a moment caused all the ice in the bowl to melt. Beads of water clung to the outside of the white porcelain bowl, giving off a sense of chill.

She wondered where Xiaohe had gone.

Many questions remained in her heart.

The events two years ago could have killed her.

Yet, for the past two years, there hadn’t been a response.

Could it be that the plot of this novel had already collapsed?

Thinking of the talented person in the palace, Nanzhi fell silent.

Perhaps the plot had truly changed?

The customers at the restaurant were dwindling, and Uncle Ping looked worriedly at their account book.

Even though there were fewer customers, they still bought ice every day.

Just the cost of the daily ice was ten tael of silver. Even though male guests came for drinks later in the evening, the profit was still less.

There were already thirty staff members at the restaurant, and the day business was solely reliant on deliveries.

They were already spending about two tael of silver just on wages per day.

Uncle Ping finally asked when he saw Shen Miaomiao coming downstairs, "Master She, our daily expenses are quite high these days. We have fewer customers during the day. Should we reduce the amount of ice served?"

Miaomiao faltered for a moment, and looked at the few customers in the main hall, then replied: "Take some of the ice from the private rooms on the second floor. We have fewer customers there now; half a block in each room is enough. Leave two blocks aside, in case we have customers who need it."

"Right." Uncle Ping nodded. Although the restaurant seemed to be making a lot, they were still spending money while earning it.

Shen Wenchen was busy preparing for the wedding, while Nanzhi left the restaurant in charge of Shen Miaomiao.

Mother Lin had already bought a shop, and the three men of the Lin Family were helping to manage it, so she had to help as well.

"Sister Nanzhi, don’t worry. I guarantee that the restaurant’s affairs are on me." The young girl thumped her chest to promise.

She originally felt to be somewhat a burden, but now that she could be of help, she was, of course, happy.

Upon learning this, Twelve looked a bit bitter, but didn’t say much.

After all, the ’fake’ sister-in-law treated Miaomiao well, and Miaomiao accepted her as real.

Whatever the crush says, is considered the truth.

"What’s wrong?" Shen Miaomiao, noticing a peculiar look flash across Twelve’s face, asked in confusion.

Looking him over, she found nothing out of the ordinary.

"I have figured out the matter with Aze." Twelve appeared somewhat uncomfortable, feeling like he was not being entirely honest with Miaomiao.

Though Miaomiao didn’t seem to think much of Aze, Twelve couldn’t be sure that his feelings reflected his thoughts.

Having visited the restaurant a few times, he had seen Aze look at Miaomiao.

"Is there a problem?"

The little girl lowered her voice and looked around. Once she was sure Aze was not there, she turned back to Twelve.

Twelve, who was taller than a year ago and with darker skin, was looking at her, which made Shen Miaomiao’s heart skip a few beats.

"There’s no problem." After hesitating for a while, Twelve eventually didn’t say anything.

Even though he didn’t want Miaomiao to be fond of Aze, he couldn’t bare to tear open someone’s wounds.

"As long as there is no problem."

Miaomiao let out a sigh of relief, still wearing a smile on her face.

The sky outside was darkening; lanterns were hung up on either side of the street, and a gust of wind made them sway.

Standing at the entrance of the restaurant, they both looked at each other. The dim lamp light mixed their shadows together.

"Come in and have a seat, I’ll be busy for just a little longer."

"Okay."

The young man was dressed in a blue robe, wearing a jade crown on his head that softened his bold features a bit.

By this time, only two private rooms on the second floor were occupied. Liao Da looked down upon the main hall where a few scattered guests sat, making it feel quite lively.

Sitting in the corner, he watched his beloved move in and out, suddenly becoming entranced by the sight of her.

When he initially told his father that he was in love, his father didn’t believe him, saying he hadn’t seen many people, and didn’t know what it felt like to be in love.

Some elders said that he had always been in the military camp since he was young and had never seen women, so he would easily fall in love once he met one.

When in Kyoto, people who claimed to be elders brought him to broaden his horizons, and it was then that he saw many different women.

Some were glamorous and charming, like the bewitching seductresses of rumours. Some were pure and adorable, like young ladies sheltered in their boudoir. Some were valiant and heroic, like female generals on the battlefield.

He even came across a girl that resembled Miaomiao.

Laughing, the elders pushed these women forward, but he knew clearly.

Those women weren’t Miaomiao. They were not the girl who bashfully handed him a purse, or the girl who was always smiling brightly at him.

When Aze brought out the dishes, he immediately noticed his friend in the corner. Despite being surprised, he glanced over and continued working.

Since there were fewer customers, the kitchen staff could take a break.

An Wazi and Lin Xiaoquan took over the roast skewers, letting Shen Yuntian rest for a while.

Shen Yuntian carried a bowl of cold tea to the main hall. He walked straight to him when he saw him.

"Brother Yuntian?" Jolted from his reverie, the young man felt a bit bewildered as a figure abruptly sat down in front of him. Looking at the man’s face, he exclaimed in surprise.

"Mm."

Back in Lihua Village, the two often hung out together. Despite only knowing each other for just over ten days, the friendship between men could be mysteriously quick.

Meeting again after three years, his heart filled with excitement at the sight of the man sitting in front of him.

"Brother Yuntian, you..."

"I encountered some problems while fleeing." Shen Yuntian said, brushing it off lightly without saying much.

His friend fell silent, giving him a deep look.

"Did you come back for Miaomiao?"

Shen Yuntian knew about his relationship with Miaomiao and was coincidentally feeling a bit troubled himself.

"Yes, I came back to ask for her hand in marriage." He nodded and a smile appeared on his face as he mentioned Shen Miaomiao.

The intentions of a young man were easy to understand, especially when two acquaintances sat together.

"Have you told her yet?"

Miaomiao and Shen Yuntian weren’t familiar when they were in the village, they had only played together a couple of times when they were children.

They had only grown familiar in the past few months.

She truly was a good girl.

"Not yet, I don’t know if I should ask her to leave with me." His concern lay precisely here.

He felt that his aunt and uncle might not want to leave Yan City.

Moreover, Miaomiao was occupied with her own affairs now, he feared that she might not listen to him if he insisted they leave together.

Shen Yuntian was aware of the circumstances at Miaomiao’s home. He simply nodded in understanding.

Aunt Guihua’s family was in a peculiar situation. It would indeed be difficult for them to return to Kyoto to get married.

While the two were engrossed in their conversation, another woman walked into the restaurant.

The woman wore a light pink jacket. As soon as she entered the restaurant, she started looking around. Spotting them, her eyes lit up.

"Brother Shen!" Tiantian called out.

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