49 Caught You (2/2)

Helian Jing chuckled at everyone's faces. You all are dumbfounded, aren't you? This is my Big Yaoyao! From everyone's faces, Helian Jing could tell that they thought the chef would be a big-bellied, shiny-faced man.

Zhao Qixuan coughed twice to clear his throat before taking a swig of wine. ”That was... unexpected. What is your name?”

”I am Li Yao,” answered Ye Jiayao.

Helian Jing reigned in his surprise. He now wondered what was Big Yaoyao's real name. Of course, Big Yaoyao might be hiding his real name to avoid him, but it hardly mattered now since he still found him.

Helian Jing elbowed Zhao Qixuan and teased, ”Where is the tip you promised? How much will you tip since you're so impressed and satisfied with your food? How much, huh, Rich Zhao?”

Helian Jing knew Big Yaoyao was short on money so he used the opportunity to coax Zhao Qixuan into giving him a big tip.

Zhao Qixuan was well-known to all the brothers of the royal park to be generous. With the motivation of Helian Jing, he proudly said, ”Thousand gold can't buy me enjoyment. Today, I am both satisfied and contented. Xiao Shao, bring one hundred taels of silver to tip this man.”

This time, it was Ye Jiayao's turn to be dumbfounded. No way! My income is only a hundred taels a year, but on my first day of work, I get to earn a year's wage? This is too much! Rich men, indeed, do not have much care on how they spend their money.

Helian Jing joined in the fun and said, ”Since you're being so being generous, I'm going to match you. I will tip one hundred taels as well!”

Ye Jiayao was pretty sure that her heart had stopped for a few seconds. What? What is going on? Am I dreaming? Little Jingjing, what are you doing?

”That…gentlemen, you visiting Heavenly Residence was already our biggest honor. Our service motto is always centered around satisfying our guests. Knowing that you are satisfied today is already our biggest reward. You really don't need to tip. If you really like our dishes, you can just come often,” Ye Jiayao said humbly.

Shopkeeper Li breathed a sigh of relief from outside the door as he heard Li Yao. Little Li's words were well-said, prioritizing the restaurant's interests. If it were someone else, they definitely would have just laughed and taken the tips without a second thought.

”I still have other good dishes that I promise you haven't tried before. Next time you visit, I'll cook it for you,” Ye Jiayao added.

”I'll come as well, I'll come,” Helian Jing said, worried he won't be invited.

Helian Jing was familiar with the scathing look in Big Yaoyao's eyes. He pressed his lips together, trying to contain his smile. Even though it looked like Big Yaoyao was trying to kill him with his eyes, Helian Jing couldn't be happier. A few minutes ago, he had thought that he'd never see him again, never hear him scold him for being too much of a spoiled rich man. Now, here he was, healthy and full of fire, standing in front of him.

Zhao Qixuan liked the chef's humility, but he had already promised that he would tip, so he would. In the end, the chef had no choice but to accept the 100 taels of silver.

”Heir-Son Lord is being generous to you, Little Li! You should have some response,” Mu Assistant Minister's son, Mu Qinchu, called out with a cheeky grin.

”Exactly, exactly!

”You must at least drink three cups of wine with us.”

Everyone started to laugh and chant.

Helian Jing's face changed. Ye Jiayao knew this kid couldn't hold his temper and was about to throw a tantrum. If a fight or an argument broke out, it would be bad for Heavenly Residence, thus bad for her.

She said, ”You're correct, sir. I will toast three cups to Heir-Son Lord. Please, join at your leisure.”

The waiters who came in with Ye Jiayao quickly served alcohol.

Ye Jiayao proudly toasted three cups in a row.

Zhao Qixuan gave Li Yao a thumbs up, impressed at how good he was at entertaining guests.

Helian Jing watched as Big Yaoyao drank one cup after another, his careful liver making its own silent protest. Could Big Yaoyao handle that much alcohol? Would she get drunk?

After Ye Jiayao finished her three toasts, she turned over the alcohol cups, showing that there was not a single drop left.

She said, ”In the future, everyone please look after our business. I also toast three cups to everyone!”

”How are three cups enough? At least one cup per person!” said Mu Qinchu, goading for a fight.

Before Helian Jing could get angry, Zhao Qixuan said, ”Mu Qinchu, did you drink the bowl of alcohol you owed me from before? And last round you lost a feast…”

Mu Qinchu turned red and immediately said, ”Three cups it is. Little Li, the cups have to be full!”

Ye Jiayao laughed and signaled for the waiters to pour the alcohol.

Looking at the full cups of alcohol, Helian Jing's heart started beating fast. He started, ”Allow me…”

Ye Jiayao quickly interrupted him before he could finish, ”Young Royal Highness Jing would also like a cup?”

Her eyes flashed him a warning.

Helian Jing said unhappily, ”I'll also have a full cup.”

Outside, Shopkeeper Li's face was wrinkled from silent laughter. He found Li Yao a good man. He could cook, talk, and could also drink alcohol.

This fellow might just be what Heavenly Residence needed to become popular again.