Chapter 517: Lin's Restaurant
"Mr. Fang, I'm going for a walk. Take this money, I'll be back in the evening."
Ye Tian, temporarily escaping from his sorrow, took a stack of money from the drawer and handed it to Fang Qintian. He stepped past him and left the apartment.
"Master, what's going on??"
Fang Qintian scratched his head, resembling an old farmer, although during their journey in the Mortal World, Ye Tian had taught him a few things.
He knew what money was, a currency used for transactions, similar to Spirit Stones.
Standing for a while, Fang Qintian stuffed the money into his pocket and prepared to wander around.
.....
Ye Tian watched the bustling crowd; some hurried, some leisurely. Street vendors loudly hawked their goods, busy running around for their daily livelihood.
A signboard caught his eye - Lin's Restaurant.
If memory served him right, this should be the restaurant opened by Lin Chumo's parents. He had heard that business was booming, and there were already more than a dozen branches in Yunhai City.
This was thanks to Boss Long's care; no small thugs dared to cause trouble. Originally, Ye Tian wanted to move Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin to the apartment, but they adamantly refused.
They said they feared disturbing their private world. Now seeing them, their life seemed happy as well.
Accelerating his pace, Ye Tian quickly arrived at the restaurant entrance. People came and went, the scent of fried dough sticks and white porridge whetting his morning appetite.
"Boss lady, I'd like an egg-meat sausage, no green onions, and a cup of soy milk."
"I'll have white porridge with fried dough sticks, please hurry, I'm rushing to work, thanks."
"......"
Ye Tian stood at the entrance, observing various people—office workers, students, laborers, retired elderly—all radiating vitality.
No matter what the future holds, he could indulge in a delicious breakfast.
Without hesitation, a spot freed up just in time. Ye Tian, with a hint of a bitter smile, swiftly sat in the vacant seat.
Lin Family parents were busy in the kitchen, yet their faces beamed with happiness.
"Hello... What would you like for breakfast?"
As he pondered, a simply dressed young girl approached Ye Tian, holding a menu, and softly spoke.
"Oh?? Any recommendations? It's my first time here."
Ye Tian looked at the lovely girl and gave a warm smile.
"We... we have..."
Seeing Ye Tian turn his head, the little girl froze for a moment, blinking her eyes. She thought, "So handsome, even better than those big stars."
"Huh?? What are you thinking about??"
Ye Tian waved his hand in front of her, puzzled, and asked.
"Nothing...nothing...."
"Our breakfast at Lin's Restaurant is quite famous. We have white porridge with fried dough sticks, rice rolls, shrimp dumplings, buns, noodle soup....."
The girl regained her composure, confidently listing the dishes as if these ordinary breakfasts were delicacies.
"Give me white porridge with fried dough sticks!" Ye Tian smiled, looking at her, and asked, "By the way, which school do you attend?"
"I attend Yunhai No.1 Middle School...."
The girl walked to the kitchen, hands behind her back.
....
Breakfast time quickly passed, and Lin's Restaurant was less crowded. The utensils were tidied up, preparing for lunchtime.
"Xiao Yan, you've been busy all morning, take a rest. Aunt Lin can handle it."
Mrs. Lin's voice came through, but Xiao Yan replied with a smile, "Aunt Lin, it's my day off today, it's alright."
"By the way, isn't Sister Chu Mo coming? I wanted her to help me with my studies, aiming for Yunhai University in the future."
"That girl, really."
Mrs. Lin looked at Xiao Yan affectionately, like her own daughter.
"Hey, young man, still not finished with breakfast? Do you want more?"
Mrs. Lin wiped the sweat off her brow, walked out of the kitchen, and saw Ye Tian's back, exclaiming.
Ye Tian's hand trembled slightly as he took a deep breath and turned around, smiling, "Mom, it's me, Xiao Tian."
Mrs. Lin rubbed her eyes, her body shook with excitement as she shouted, "Lin, Lin! Come out quickly! Xiao Tian's here, what are you still busy with!"
"What!! Xiao Tian is here."
Mr. Lin, still wearing an apron, rushed out and saw Ye Tian. He first stood at attention and saluted, as was his habit from being a soldier.
"Xiao Tian, I didn't expect you to come. We... we didn't come out to greet you, sorry!"
Mrs. Lin held Ye Tian's hand, very excited, as he was their son-in-law, their daughter's husband.
"Yes, Xiao Tian, you're so busy, you didn't need to check on us."
"Chu Mo visited us a few days ago, she's gained quite a bit?"
Mr. Lin said solemnly, knowing Ye Tian's identity, naturally thinking he'd be busy.
"Slap... What? It's good that Xiao Tian has fattened up my princess! She was too thin before."
Mrs. Lin slapped Mr. Lin's palm and shot him a look.
"It's better that Chumo has gained weight; I'll take care of her for a lifetime!" Ye Tian said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, how have you been these days?"
"Very good, now our Lin family's business is thriving, we've opened many branches, enough for our retirement."
"Xiao Long has also been taking good care of us, no one dares to come and cause trouble."
Mrs. Lin said happily and proudly.
"Aunt Lin, I've finished tidying up."
Xiao Yan ran out and saw Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin sitting at Ye Tian's table.
"Xiao Yan, come here, I'll introduce someone to you."
"This is your Sister Chu Mo's boyfriend, Brother Ye Tian."
Mrs. Lin beckoned Xiao Yan, pointing at Ye Tian with a smile and said, "Xiao Tian, this is Zhou Yan, our former neighbor."
"You... You're the Brother Ye Tian that Sister Chu Mo always thinks about...."
Zhou Yan's eyes widened, curiously looking at him. Sister Chu Mo was so pretty, her boyfriend turned out to be so handsome.
What a perfect match.
"Hello, Xiao Yan."
Ye Tian nodded, smiling warmly like sunlight, making Zhou Yan feel dizzy.
"Didn't Sister Chu Mo come with you? I want her to help me with my studies, can she?"
Zhou Yan shyly asked, clutching her clothes, fearing that Ye Tian would reject her with his next words.
"Your Sister Chu Mo is currently busy." Ye Tian's gaze trembled, and he said lowly, "But, she'll be back soon."
Upon hearing the words Dream Divine Sect, Ye Tian guessed it was connected to her awakening the Dream Divine Body, and during his time in Kunlun, he had learned a bit about the dominant forces.
Dream Divine Sect was one of them, and when he returned, he'd bring her back.
"Dad, Mom, I'll come see you at night, I have something to do now."
Ye Tian, feeling guilty, looked at them, got up and prepared to leave.
"Xiao Tian, I believe in you, let's spend the New Year together."
Seeing Mrs. Lin hesitate to speak, Mr. Lin held her shoulder and firmly said to Ye Tian.
"Hmm."
Ye Tian's lips stretched into a radiant smile as he strode forward, leaving an imposing figure behind.
.....
After a while.
Ye Tian raised his head.
Back again, Yunhai University.
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