111 Old Ancestresss Reward (2/2)

Mum Gui helped her cut it into small pieces.

The Old Ancestress had a bite. The skin was cool and soft and not sticky at all. The sweet peach filling was deliciously sweet with just the right amount of richness.

”I heard that the ice cream mooncake is low in sugar and fat and is good for the health. Old Ancestress, how do you like it?” Yu De asked.

Old Ancestress said with a pleased smile, ”Is this the only one? This is not enough!”

Mum Gui laughed. ”Old Ancestress, there are more. Head Chef Li is making a box for you.”

”He is really clever. Yu De, I am very satisfied with this birthday feast. Good troupe and a better chef. Give him a big red pocket as thanks.” Old Ancestress paused and said, ”No, no. Ask him to come here. I will reward him personally.”

Ye Jiayao was so exhausted but she could not bring herself to relax without hearing the guests' final comment about the mooncake.

Manager Liu ran to her hurriedly. ”Brother Li, Brother Li! Clean up fast, Old Ancestress wants to see you! She is rewarding you!”

Deng Haichuan and the others cheered loudly. They had already received three red pockets from outside and they've made a lot of money. However, the best reward was the praises they got for their hard work.

”Brother Yao, hurry! Get rid of your apron!” Deng Haichuan rushed.

Ye Jiayao cleared her head and tidied herself up before following Manager Liu out.

Helian Jing heard about what his grandmother was planning and he immediately bounded to Xia Chunyu and Helian Xuan. ”Grandmother wants to reward Yaoyao personally!”

”Really?” Xia Chunyu actually felt a bit excited. Yaoyao exceeded everyone's expectations today. She performed marvelously and he couldn't wait to see how she'd flourish even more after this.

Helian Xuan patted Xia Chunyu's shoulder and said, ”You are really lucky.”

Helian Jing looked at them in confusion, ”Big brother, why is Brother Chunyu really lucky?”

Chunyu squinted at Helian Xuan. You big mouthed fool.

Helian Xuan cleared his throat, feeling a bit stupid. He said to Helian Jing, ”Little Jing, you should go to Grandmother, too. Ask her for the best reward because you actually deserve it this time.”

Helian Jing laughed. ”That's what I intend to do!”

”Go, go. Let me handle everything here,” Helian Xuan said.

Helian Jing walked to flower hall happily and ran into Yaoyao and Manager Liu. He called proudly, ”Yaoyao, you're amazing! You've conquered everyone's stomach today!”

Helian Jing barely held himself back from giving Yaoyao a huge hug.

Ye Jiayao smiled. ”It was all thanks to you, Young Royal Highness Jing, for giving me a chance.”

Helian Jing returned the smile, and together, they walked to the flower hall.

”Old Ancestress, Head Chef Li Yao is here,” Manager Liu informed.

Everyone looked at the young man next to Helian Jing with obvious surprise. He's such a pretty young boy! How could he be the chef? Weren't chefs normally pot-bellied with sweaty faces?

Ye Jinrong looked surprised than most. The chef looked awfully familiar. She looked like her older sister... Jinxuan? No, that can't be. Jinxuan might be a good cook, but not this good. No, it couldn't be her older sister. Absolutely not.

Also, when Officer Xia came to the mansion, he said that Jinxuan was already dead.

No, it's not Jinxuan.

She must've only been feeling guilty so she's seeing her sister's face.

”Grandmother, I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Your life will be long and your fortune will be boundless,” Helian Jing said his wishes as he kneeled in front of his grandmother.

Old Ancestress smiled fondly at him. ”Alright, get up now.”

Helian Jing has always been Old Ancestress' favorite. If there weren't that many guests, he wouldn't have been so formal.

”Little Jing, your arrangement for this birthday celebration is successful. I am very happy,” Old Ancestress commended.

Helian Jing scratched his head abashedly. ”Old Ancestress, those were all Li Yao's idea.”

Yu De softly said to Old Ancestress, ”When Little Jing ran away to Shang Dong, it was Li Yao who brought him back to safety.”

Old Ancestress glanced in surprise at Li Yao. This was the first time that she heard about this. He wasn't just a great chef, he's also Little Jing's benefactor. That meant more reward.

”Little Brother Li, come.” Old Ancestress said.

Ye Jiayao got up and walked up to where Old Ancestress was seated. She glanced around and almost did a double take when she saw an unexpected face in the crowd.