Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 360 Returning to the House for the New Year

Yu Yu turned over in her sleep, and the winter sun had already shone through the carved window lattice onto her face.

She slowly woke up and looked at the familiar beams, then she remembered that she had to go back home to celebrate the New Year.

"Yu Yu, get up quickly and don't miss the time." Xiaoyu's voice came from outside the door, gentle yet a little anxious.

Yu Yu responded, quickly got out of bed, and washed and dressed quickly.

"Yu Yu, you finally got up. If you were any later, the carriage would not wait for you!" Li Hao joked with a smile.

Yuyu stuck out her tongue and said, "You're just teasing me. I'm already awake."

The family packed up and locked the door of the pub tightly.

This tavern carries the hard work of their family. Although it has only been in business for a short time, it has witnessed many stories.

"Let's go back to our own home to celebrate the New Year." Xiaoyu looked at the tavern, her eyes full of nostalgia and expectation.

The carriage drove slowly along Chang'an Avenue. The shops along the street had already been decorated with lights and big red lanterns hung high. The street vendors were also shouting their best to sell New Year's goods.

Yu Yu curiously lifted the curtain and looked at the lively scene, her eyes full of excitement.

"Mom, look over there, there are people selling sugar figurines!" Yu Yu pointed excitedly at the street stall.

Xiaoyu looked in the direction Yuyu pointed and said with a smile, "I'll buy it for you when we get home."

Li Hao smiled and said, "I'll buy you as much as you want to eat."

The carriage stopped steadily in front of a magnificent house, and the wheels made noises as they rolled over the ground.

"We're home!" Yu Yu's crisp voice instantly broke the silence around her. She jumped off the carriage first like a happy little deer, and her skirt flew up with her movements.

She ran towards the door excitedly.

Meanwhile, Xiaoyu was carefully moving a nest of rabbits off the carriage.

The little rabbits huddled together in the bamboo basket, their furry bodies like snow-white balls, their red eyes looking timidly at this strange yet familiar place.

Xiaoyu coaxed them softly while walking steadily towards the house, afraid of disturbing these cute little guys.

Here, a group of dogs trotted along with the carriage and stopped in front of the house.

The Husky stuck out its tongue, excitement sparkling in its blue eyes; the two local dogs wagged their tails and rubbed Yu Yu's legs affectionately; the Pomeranian and Bichon Frise were like two exquisite dolls, jumping and hopping around Yu Yu; the Corgi walked with its short legs, trying hard to keep up with everyone's pace.

There was also the calico cat, which paced gracefully, rubbing its head against Yu Yu's palm from time to time.

Yuyu squatted down and stroked them one by one, with a happy smile on his face, muttering: "You are all tired, come home with me to celebrate the New Year."

Yuyu was teasing the dogs when a voice came from behind: "I'll go make breakfast for you first."

She looked back and found that it was Chef Mi from the system.

Chef Mi was wearing simple coarse cloth clothes, a clean apron, his hair tied behind his head, and his eyes and eyebrows showed a sense of efficiency.

There was a gentle smile on his lips, giving people a very friendly feeling.

"Chef Mi, thank you for your hard work!" Yu Yu said with a smile.

Chef Mi waved his hand and said, "It's not hard. I'm happy to make a hot breakfast for everyone." Then he walked towards the kitchen.

After Xiaoyu put the rabbit away, she came over. "Yuyu, come in quickly."

Yuyu nodded.

Xiaoyu: "That's troublesome. We've been running all the way and everyone is hungry."

Chef Mi smiled brightly and said, "You're welcome, ma'am. I'll take care of it."

After a while, bursts of tempting aroma came from the kitchen.

There is the rich aroma of rice porridge, as well as the unique flavor of fried eggs and pancakes.

Yuyu took a deep breath and said, "Wow, it smells so good. I can't wait to taste it."

Li Hao also came over and said, "Looks like we'll have a feast today."

Not long after, Chef Mi came out with steaming hot meals.

The table was filled with white rice porridge, golden and crispy fried eggs, and fragrant pancakes, accompanied by a few refreshing side dishes.

The family sat around the table and began to enjoy this delicious breakfast.

"Hmm, it's delicious!" Yu Yu took a bite of the pancake and said contentedly.

Yuyu swallowed the last bite of pancake, picked up the bowl and drank a mouthful of rice porridge. She wiped her mouth and suddenly seemed to remember something. She said, "I wonder if Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaidao, Wei Shuyu, Fang Yiai, Li Deyu, and the Crown Prince have arrived yet."

Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then reacted and said with a smile: "Child, you are still thinking about them. The carriage just arrived, and even if they come, it probably won't be so soon."

Li Hao also said, "Yuyu, don't worry, they won't be late. They might be rushing here right now."

Yuyu tilted her head, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "I really hope they can come soon. It's been a long time since I played with them. This time I must have a good time together."

Xiaoyu put down her bowl and chopsticks, her expression gentle: "When they come, we'll have a good time."

Yu Yu nodded, and the scene of gathering with friends began to emerge in her mind, and she couldn't help laughing out loud.

She stood up and walked to the door, looking at the street, hoping to see a familiar figure soon.

Cheng Yaojin came back from practicing martial arts outside, his clothes soaked with sweat. He saw his son Cheng Chumo pulling a cart out of the yard, the wheels making noises on the ground.

"Where are you pulling the cart?" Cheng Yaojin asked in a hoarse voice, his voice like a bell, echoing in the yard.

Cheng Chumo stopped when he heard his father's voice, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said with a grin, "Dad, Yuyu's family said yesterday that they had some good stuff and asked me to pull the cart over. They said Qin Huaidao, Wei Shuyu, Fang Yiai, Li Deyu, and even the Crown Prince all had a share!"

Cheng Yaojin raised his thick eyebrows when he heard this, and a hint of curiosity appeared on his face: "Oh? What kind of good stuff does it require a cart to pull?"

Cheng Chumo scratched his head and said with a silly smile, "I don't know either. Yuyu didn't explain clearly, but said it must be a good thing and asked me to bring a bigger one to install it."

Cheng Yaojin laughed heartily and patted his son on the shoulder: "Okay, then go ahead. Be careful on the road and don't be clumsy!"

Cheng Chumo responded and continued to pull the cart out.

As he walked, he muttered quietly, "I don't know what Yu Yu has prepared. It really makes me curious."

After leaving the house, Cheng Chumo quickened his pace. Pedestrians on the street made way for him and looked at him with curiosity as they saw him pulling the cart.

Cheng Chumo was completely unaware of this. He was only thinking about seeing Yu Yu as soon as possible and seeing what the mysterious "good thing" was.