Chapter 250: Please Eat, Shi Lin Is Angry

Qiao Xuehua, watching her own third sister's reaction, said, "Third sister, you…"

"What I'm saying is true."

Qiao Lihua cut off Qiao Xuehua and said.

She said that again, and Lan Yue Niang and Qiao Xuehua said nothing further.

Lan Yue Niang and the others ate lunch at Zhang Qiao's place and then returned to the shop.

Qiao Sheng walked with them, sat for a while at their shop, and then went back to the restaurant.

In the restaurant there were still people eating; a few regular diners who often came here saw Qiao Sheng return, chatted briefly, and ordered a few more dishes.

They undoubtedly preferred the dishes made by Qiao Sheng.

While Chun Xue and the others were eating, Qiao Sheng sat to the side, poured a cup of tea and drank it; just as she finished the cup, Yun Tian arrived.

"Qiao Sheng…"

Yun Tian was dressed today in a brand‑new lake‑blue robe, and he looked as if he had been revived.

"Brother Yun Tian is here, come sit inside."

Qiao Sheng stood up and greeted.

As soon as her words fell, Yun Tian walked in and sat opposite her.

Qiao Sheng poured a cup of tea and handed it over.

Yun Tian took it, took a sip, and said, "Didn't I say before that I'd treat you to a meal? I'm free this evening, so bring Xiao Shitou with you…"

"No need."

Qiao Sheng refused Yun Tian.

Yun Tian didn't let it go: "I must treat you; I've wanted to invite you to a meal for a long time. Fine, it's settled—I'll pick you up tonight."

He left as soon as he finished speaking, giving Qiao Sheng no chance to refuse.

Evening.

Not long after night fell, Yun Tian went to Qiao Sheng's rented house to pick up her and Xiao Shitou.

He didn't say to bring Shi Jin and the others.

So Qiao Sheng didn't bring them.

As soon as they got into the carriage, Yun Tian started chatting with Xiao Shitou: "Xiao Shitou, I heard you're studying at Feng Ji Private School; are you getting used to it there?"

He wasn't seated inside the carriage but beside the driver, yet that didn't stop him from talking with Qiao Sheng and the others.

"Used to it."

Xiao Shitou replied in a voice neither loud nor soft.

Yun Tian chatted with him a few more sentences about other things.

After the chat.

Yun Tian praised, "Qiao Sheng, your son is clever; compared with other children, he seems much smarter. He will surely pass the scholar exam and soar to great heights."

Qiao Sheng said, "Brother Yun Tian, that's an overpraise."

They hadn't chatted long before they arrived at Half‑Moon Hall.

They got off the carriage.

Yun Tian, while leading them inside, said, "Qiao Sheng, this restaurant looks small, but it has a full variety of dishes, and the taste is no worse than that of a larger restaurant."

Qiao Sheng surveyed it and said, "I don't think I've seen this restaurant before; is it newly opened?"

"Yes!"

Yun Tian nodded.

He had already reserved a private room here in advance.

He gave his name to the owner, who called a waiter to lead them up to the second floor.

Meanwhile.

At Qiao Sheng's rented house.

Shi Lin leapt from the carriage and rushed to the main gate; he knocked for a while before someone opened the door.

As soon as he spoke, he asked where Qiao Sheng was.

The gatekeeper recognized Shi Lin.

He didn't hide anything from Shi Lin and told him truthfully.

Shi Lin's face darkened instantly; he cursed Qiao Sheng in his heart.

"Qiao Sheng, you heartless woman, I was out there catching people for you, and you go out to eat with a man!"

The gatekeeper, sensing Shi Lin's anger, didn't dare speak.

Shi Lin turned and got back into the carriage, then went from restaurant to restaurant looking for Qiao Sheng; after searching several places he couldn't find her, because he only visited large restaurants.

He didn't find her.

Shi Lin simply gave up the search, ordered the driver to take the carriage to the door of Qiao Sheng's rented house, and waited inside the carriage for her.

(End of chapter)