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Chapter 463: Display of Strength

Chapter 463: Chapter 463: Display of Strength

Through these years of experiences, Zhu Qianying understands better than anyone that to restore her mother’s self-esteem and confidence, it’s not about giving her the title of someone’s mother-in-law, but rather, it’s about her own ability to win back lost dignity and self-confidence bit by bit.

During their years in M country, her mother had already gained much more confidence than before, and now, Zhu Qianying hopes that her mother can have an impressive showing in front of Zhu Zhizhou and his wives, reflecting back all the humiliation she once had to bear.

The ultimate face slap is when the person who used to treat you like dirt is now witnessing you living a better, happier, and more carefree life than they are!

And clearly, her mother has been slapping theirs faces with her ability and skills.

At this moment, Zhu Qianying really wants to sneak back into the Zhu Family, just to see what kind of face those who used to look down on the three of them are making now.

Before the restaurant’s opening day, Zhu Qianying was a bit worried, fearing that members of the Zhu family, or Zhu Zhizhou specifically, would come to create trouble.

But reality told her, her worries were unnecessary.

At first, she thought that members of the Zhu family finally had a sense of shame and were too embarrassed to cause trouble, until Xing Bailun and the others came to congratulate her on the opening day and informed her.

"The Zhu Family is busy resolving issues at the moment!"

"Resolving issues? What happened?" Zhu Qianying asked, puzzled. Could it be that something had happened to Zhu Junzhao?

"You didn’t know? This morning, Mingxuan Group got audited by the tax authorities. They’re probably in hot water right now."

Upon hearing this from Xing Bailun, Zhu Qianying immediately thought of Yanhuang.

But until Sunday, Zhu Qianying hadn’t had the chance to confirm it with Yanhuang.

As for the aftermath of the audit, Xing Bailun and his group did not have any updates.

However, based on what Zhu Qianying had learned about Zhu Junwei since her return, it would be nearly impossible for Mingxuan’s accounts to have no issues. It seems that Mingxuan is about to take a significant financial hit.

Although Zhu Qianying was curious about the Mingxuan case, she was more concerned about her mother.

"Mom, why don’t we close precisely at nine o’clock today?"

From the few days before the opening till today, Chen Jing had been holed up in the restaurant’s kitchen. Aside from going home to sleep, almost all of her time was spent in the kitchen.

"No, the customers who come after nine are all acquaintances of Ji Huan and Yanhuang. We can’t neglect them. I’m counting on them to give us good reviews and bring in more customers."

Chen Jing cherished this opportunity to turn things around. She knew that if she could build a reputation in Ji Huan and Yanhuang’s circle, she wouldn’t have to worry about business in the future.

After all, a good reputation is always more useful than flashy ads.

Unexpectedly, the eloquent Zhu Qianying couldn’t win this argument with her mother.

On the contrary, she was persuaded by her mother.

But even though she was persuaded, seeing her mother busily running around in the kitchen, Zhu Qianying couldn’t bear it and decided to let her son play in the restaurant while she herself went into the kitchen to help.

Perhaps because she was exposed to it from a young age, Zhu Qianying’s cooking skills should be more exquisite than Xiao Yu’s, more akin to Chen Jing’s.

If not pointed out, most people can’t really tell the difference between Chen Jing and Zhu Qianying’s cooking. You can say the mother and daughter are equally matched in cooking skills.

Therefore, compared to the two chefs, Zhu Qianying being in the kitchen can help a lot more. With her sharing the load, Chen Jing could finally take a breather.

Yanhuang spent quite some time at the private restaurant this week. On Sunday, he asked Qin Xiu to work overtime with him, then they came straight over from Yanhuang’s place.

The moment he steps into the restaurant, he searches all over both floors but only sees his son. Zhu Qianying is nowhere to be found.

"Baby, where’s mommy?"

The son points to the kitchen, "Mommy is helping grandma in the kitchen."

Yanhuang sets his son down and walks into the kitchen, where he sees Zhu the chief, wearing a chefs uniform and hat, standing by the stove stir-frying something. She is undoubtedly the most beautiful chef he has ever seen.

Yanhuang thinks to himself, it’s a good thing this isn’t an open kitchen. Otherwise, just his wife standing there cooking would undoubtedly attract countless customers who admire her.

"Ying’er..."

Zhu Qianying glances at him, but her movements don’t slow down.

"You’re here? Go sit down. The kitchen is smoky. Whatever you want to eat, I’ll make it for you in a bit."

The private restaurant doesn’t provide takeout, but Yanhuang and Qin Xiu’s lunch today was sent by a driver to pick up. While it’s not precisely buying, Chen Jing naturally wouldn’t accept any money. So, Yanhuang had a chat with the property management, suggesting that they should deduct some rent to offset the cost of his and Qin Xiu’s meals.

Yanhuang, however, doesn’t move or make a sound. He just quietly watches as Zhu Qianying skillfully plates customer’s orders, then hands them to another chef to add some garnish and carved vegetables.

Chen Jing, who is taking a break nearby, understands that Yanhuang probably can’t bear to see Zhu Qianying working so hard.

"Ying’er, why don’t you go sit with Yanhuang for a bit and leave the kitchen to me?"

After resting for about ten minutes, Chen Jing had caught her breath and pushes her daughter out of the kitchen.

Zhu Qianying glares at Yanhuang as if blaming him for coming at the wrong time.

Yanhuang shrugs apologetically but grabs her arm, saying to Chen Jing, "Mom, you’ve worked hard. Ying’er and I will go sit outside."

Chen Jing replies, "Go ahead, I’ll get your food ready."

The computer screen shows that there are still many orders pending, but for Chen Jing, her son-in-law naturally comes first.

After coming out of the kitchen, Yanhuang holds Zhu Qianying’s arm and guides her into the office.

The office is small, containing a computer desk and chair, a long sofa for staff to take short breaks, and a long wall cabinet for staff to store items.

Yanhuang tells Zhu Qianying to sit in the chair at the computer desk, while he himself sits on the edge of the desk.

"Ying’er, come with me to listen in on the trial tomorrow," he says.

Apparently, what Yanhuang is referring to is Zhu Junzhao’s trial tomorrow.

Zhu Qianying isn’t insistent on this matter.

"Why?" However, since Yanhuang suggested so, he must have his reasons.

"Ji Huan will also come with us, and if mom wants to go, she can."

Zhu Qianying feels that she and Xiao Yu, having Zhu blood running through their veins, cannot deny their surname is Zhu, no matter how much they might wish to.

Her mother, however, is different.

She was never considered a part of the Zhu Family from the start.

Zhu Zhizhou and Zhu Shaofen always looked down on her mother and never considered her as part of the Zhu family.

Zhu Qianying is quite sure that even if she mentions it to her mother, she will not want to go.

"Let’s forget it, just the three of us will go," she says.

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