Chapter 248: Warm-up
The day before the Lantern Festival.
Lin Ye stood on a long ladder, wiping the sign in front of his door.
The sign of the Drunken Old Man Tower had been repainted and looked brand new.
At this time, the Drunken Old Man Tower was already full of customers. This was only the second day of trial operation after the renovation.
Thirty percent were eating, and seventy percent were playing mahjong.
The three words “Drunken Old Man Tower” were wiped brightly by Lin Ye, and many passersby below were jeering.
“Boss Lin, congratulations. You really brought this Drunken Old Man Tower back to life.”
“When will there be seats inside? I’ve been waiting for half an hour!”
Lin Ye jumped down from the ladder and looked at these passersby with a smile. “I’m really sorry, everyone. The restaurant is overcrowded. Why don’t you go to Hua Man Lou to pass the time?”
Hearing this, the passersby were unhappy on the spot.
“Hua Man Lou? I can’t afford it. Just the entrance fee is ridiculously high.”
If the reputation of Hua Man Lou and the Drunken Old Man Tower were polarized now, Hua Man Lou would still be the top stream among restaurants, but the Drunken Old Man Tower focused on high cost performance.
The revenue of the Drunken Old Man Tower in the two days of trial operation had reached a hundred high-grade spiritual crystals. By this calculation, it was only a matter of time before the capital was recovered.
“By the way, I have an announcement to make here. From today on, the Drunken Old Man Tower has two bosses.”
As he spoke, Lin Ye smiled and introduced Su Lingxi.
“Miss Su, the great beauty Su. Those who like the lady boss can come and support us more!”
Su Lingxi thought to herself, Didn’t we agree that I would be a hands-off boss?
Su Chen jeered from the side, “Boss Su, say a few words to everyone!”
“Our lady boss is the living sign of our shop. Let me tell you, even if you don’t eat, you have to come and see our lady boss these few days.”
“Our lady boss will be going on a long trip in a while.”
Su Lingxi was gently pushed by Su Chen, and everyone’s eyes focused on Su Lingxi.
She was helpless and shy. She coughed lightly and said, “Thank you all for your support. In the future, the Drunken Old Man Tower will provide everyone with more affordable and delicious dishes.”
“I hope everyone can forget their troubles in the Drunken Old Man Tower.”
As soon as her voice fell, a burst of cheers erupted from the crowd.
“Boss Lin, when did you find such a beautiful lady boss? Tell us about it!”
“Beauty, you’re confused. If you come to sponsor my small shop, I’ll worship you like a fairy!”
Su Lingxi’s appearance undoubtedly made the heat rise again. The street where the Drunken Old Man Tower was located was already overcrowded.
Su Chen had to admit that he still had a bit of talent. At this time, he felt that it was not enough.
He stepped forward again and said to the crowd.
“Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival.”
“Everyone knows that this year’s Lantern Festival is very special. Do you know what’s special about it?”
Someone in the crowd raised their hand.
“This year’s Lantern Festival is the first time the Vermilion Bird Goddess will perform a dance on a spiritual ark over Tang’an City to pray to the Vermilion Bird Divine Spirit.”
“To pray for the prosperity of the Vermilion Bird Divine Nation and the happiness and well-being of the people.”
“Many people are waiting to see the divine face of the Vermilion Bird Goddess, hoping to get some good luck.”
As soon as these words were spoken, many people echoed.
Nothing was more worth looking forward to than the Vermilion Bird Goddess personally performing a dance for the country over Tang’an City.
Su Lingxi also knew about this.
Back in the Canglan Nation, Luo Chuxue had briefly told her about the Vermilion Bird Goddess Chu Lingque.
In fact, in her opinion, Chu Lingque and Feng Chuiying were the same kind of people.
They both had the inheritance from the Vermilion Bird Divine Spirit and the Phoenix Divine Spirit, but their fates were completely different.
One was loved by thousands, while the other had been on the run since birth, living a life she didn’t like every day.
Thinking of this, the smiling face of the wine-red-haired girl appeared in Su Lingxi’s eyes again.
A sharp pain in her heart.
Many things, sometimes you think you have accepted them, but actually you haven’t.
It’s just forgotten. When you think of it again, it’s still a little hard to let go.
Yun Qianrou noticed Su Lingxi’s micro-expression and very naturally clasped her hand tightly.
Su Lingxi did not resist, and her gaze fell on Su Chen on the side.
Hearing this passerby’s words, Su Chen nodded approvingly and continued, “That’s right. This is a rare event. Our Drunken Old Man Tower has also prepared a surprise for everyone.”
“I’ve already checked. There are several positions on the third floor of our restaurant that are very suitable for observing the sky.”
“At that time, guests who are willing to consume will have the opportunity to sit on our third floor and watch Her Highness the Goddess perform the dance.”
“Of course, the benefits are more than this. More importantly, our Boss Su will personally perform a dance on the first floor of the Drunken Old Man Tower tomorrow!”
Su Lingxi: “???”
Hearing this, the crowd exploded instantly, discussing one after another.
“Really? This benefit is too good!”
“We must come to the Drunken Old Man Tower tomorrow!”
This treatment was comparable to that in Hua Man Lou.
Lin Ye secretly gave Su Chen a thumbs-up on the side. This kid’s brain turned fast.
Su Lingxi was also a little surprised and even more speechless. She hadn’t expected Su Chen to come up with such an idea on the spur of the moment.
He actually used her as a sign. But since it was decided, Su Lingxi didn’t say much.
With the blessing of the skill book, Su Lingxi was not very worried.
**
Vermilion Bird Imperial Palace
Chu Lingque was conducting the final practice of the Vermilion Bird Fluttering Dance. During this time, she had only focused on this one thing.
So she improved rapidly.
After the last dance pose fell, Chu Lingque was sweating a little on her forehead.
“Your Highness, do you want to bathe and change clothes?”
The maid lowered her head deeply and offered the prepared clothes with both hands.
“Mhm, serve me to change.”
Chu Lingque nodded and got up to walk to the inner hall.
Passing by the bronze mirror, she saw her slightly tired but expectant face.
“This dance offering concerns the national fortune. There must be no mistakes,” she whispered to herself.
Walking to the front of the pool, Chu Lingque took off her clothes and slowly walked into the pool comparable to immortal dew. The maids on both sides were sprinkling fragrant petals into the pool water.
She gently raised her jade-like arms, and the lifted pool water slid down from her skin.
Against the hazy water vapor, her skin was like suet white jade, glowing with a soft and charming luster, and also like being kissed by the moonlight, delicate and warm.
“Is there anything interesting happening in Tang’an City recently?”
Chu Lingque wrapped her fine hair around her fingertips and asked the maids on both sides of the pool.
The maids lowered their heads deeply. Even though they were also women, they dared not use their naked eyes to blaspheme the body of Her Highness the Goddess.
“Reporting to Your Highness, a new type of entertainment has emerged in Tang’an City.”
“It seems to be called Mahjong…”
Chu Lingque stopped her movements, seeming to not understand this term.
“Mahjong?”
“What a strange name.”
“Has anyone in the imperial palace tried it?”
The maid answered again, “I heard that the Vermilion Bird princes are paying a lot of attention to this matter.”
“Sigh, I knew it. Those brothers of mine just love to play.”
Chu Lingque twisted her waist slightly, and her calves stirred the water surface, creating layers of ripples.
“After the Lantern Festival, you guys give me a good introduction on how to play this.”
