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Chapter 253 Attending the Birthday Banquet

Xiao Ran and Su Xiaoxiao stayed in Changming County for a few more days, arranged the business in Changming County, and then returned to Linzhou Prefecture.

The second branch of Penglai Pavilion Inn has been almost completed.

After a few days, everything was ready and the second Penglai Pavilion Inn branch officially opened.

With the reputation of the first inn, the second branch is also good.

Everything went according to plan. Su Xiaoxiao calculated the date and found that Lan Ling should be arriving soon.

To prevent missing out, she arranged for people to guard the city gate every day. If they saw Lan Ling's car, they would report it immediately and bring Lan Ling to Youlan Garden.

After several days of waiting, Lan Ling finally showed up.

When they arrived at Youlan Garden, Su Xiaoxiao and Xiao Ran were standing at the gate waiting.

Seeing Lan Ling's convoy, Su Xiaoxiao and Lan Ling stepped forward to greet them.

"It's coming, it's finally coming!"

Xiao Ran looked at Su Xiaoxiao's happy expression with a smile on his face.

Su Xiaoxiao has been very busy recently. It's a good thing that Lan Ling is here. It would be nice to let Lan Ling accompany Su Xiaoxiao to have some fun and relax.

As for business matters, he can handle it alone.

Lan Ling got off the carriage and saw Su Xiaoxiao. He could no longer control his excitement and immediately ran over and hugged Su Xiaoxiao.

"Finally I see my sister again. I missed her so much!"

"I miss my sister Ling'er too! Come to Linzhou this time, please stay a little longer so we can have a good time together!"

"It's rare that I can go out and play with a clear conscience, so I naturally want to have a good time before going back. I'm going to stay at your place for the time being, so please don't mind if I disturb you!"

"What are you talking about? Sister Ling'er is here, so naturally she has to live with me. If you want to live somewhere else, I won't agree! Unless you have an in-law!"

Lan Ling's cheeks flushed slightly at the amusement, "What are you talking about, sister? I don't want to get married!"

Xiao Ran, who had been silent the whole time, couldn't help but say, "With your temper, which man would dare to marry you?"

Lan Ling's face darkened immediately. He put his hands on his waist and said to Xiao Ran, "What's wrong with my temper?"

Xiao Ran took two steps back and said, "Look at you, you got angry when I said something to you, like you were going to eat me. You have a bad temper to begin with, and I wasn't wrong!"

"Xiao Ran, you're so annoying! If it weren't for the fact that you're my sister's husband, I'd definitely give you a good beating!"

Xiao Ran was really afraid that Lan Ling would hit someone, so he immediately hid behind Su Xiaoxiao.

"Wife, protect me!"

Su Xiaoxiao turned her head with a look of disgust and scolded, "You deserve to be beaten. It's your fault for being so rude!"

"My wife is mean to me, wuwuwu... I'm so pitiful!"

Su Xiaoxiao and Lan Ling were both amused by Xiao Ran.

Su Xiaoxiao said: "Okay, stop embarrassing yourself, Sister Ling'er and I still have a lot to talk about!"

She took Lan Ling's arm and said, "Sister Ling'er, let's go inside and talk!"

"it is good!"

The two walked into the yard, and Ling'er turned around and winked at Xiao Ran behind her.

That expression seemed to be showing off: See, my sister is still better to me!

How could Xiao Ran, a grown man, possibly be on the same level as a young woman? He curled his lips and followed the two of them quietly.

Lan Ling was particularly interested in the chain store opened by Su Xiaoxiao and Xiao Ran, so he dragged Su Xiaoxiao to learn from them. Su Xiaoxiao naturally would not hide anything, and she answered whatever Lan Ling asked.

Lan Ling's eyes were filled with admiration after hearing this.

"Sister, how can you be so amazing? If you say that, you can open chain stores all over the country. Including your Liyuanlou."

"To be honest, I have the same idea, but this is a big project that requires a little bit of research and development!"

"Well, I support your sister. If you open a shop in the capital in the future, I will definitely go and support you!"

"Thank you, Sister Ling'er!"

While chatting, Xiao Ran had already asked the kitchen to prepare the meal.

Xiao Ran knocked on the door and walked into the room.

"The meal is ready, let's go to the flower hall to eat."

Su Xiaoxiao held Lan Ling's hand.

"Let's go and try some hot pot!"

"Okay, I can't wait!"

After tasting the hot pot, Lan Ling loved it very much.

"Sister, I strongly suggest that you open a chain store in Beijing. I want to eat your hot pot every day."

"Okay, I'll try my best!"

While we were eating, a servant came in with an invitation.

"Master, Madam, the Wei family has sent an invitation!"

Everyone was surprised that Xiao Ran and Su Xiaoxiao had no contact with the Wei family, but they still sent them an invitation.

Xiao Ran opened the invitation, which contained an invitation for him and his wife to attend Mrs. Du's birthday party in a few days.

Lan Ling said, "The Wei family has been in business for generations and is a well-known large merchant family. Ordinary families simply look down on them, and those who are not of high status naturally cannot get involved with the Wei family. Now that the Wei family has sent you an invitation, it seems that your shop has caught the attention of the Wei family."

Su Xiaoxiao was very surprised, "That's quite rare."

"Well, those who can attend the Wei family banquet are either rich or noble. If you can have a good relationship with them, you will have more opportunities to make money."

Xiao Ran also knew this truth, and he nodded.

"Let's go together then!"

……

Soon it was Mrs. Du’s birthday.

After presenting the gift, Su Xiaoxiao followed Lan Ling to the women's seats, while Xiao Ran went to the men's seats alone.

The Wei family's house is particularly large and luxurious.

The servants came in and out, constantly shuttling among the guests who came to celebrate the birthday, busying themselves.

In the main hall, the gray-haired old lady Du sat gracefully at the head of the table.

The female guests who came to celebrate the birthday would bow to Mrs. Du and say auspicious words to wish her a happy birthday.

Led by Lan Ling, Su Xiaoxiao came to celebrate Old Madam Du's birthday.

Madam Du recognized Lan Ling and said with a smile, "Thank you so much, Miss Lan, for coming all the way here from the capital."

Lan Ling bowed respectfully.

"It's not hard at all. It's just that my parents are busy and can't come to celebrate your birthday in person. I hope you can forgive me!"

"I'm very glad you can come and see an old woman like me. It's okay! It's okay!"

After the two finished talking, Su Xiaoxiao also bowed to Madam Du.

"I, Su Xiaoxiao, wish Madam Du a life as long as the East Sea and as long as the Southern Mountains!"

"Oh, okay, okay, this young lady looks unfamiliar. Who is she from?"

The old nanny beside Mrs. Du hurriedly introduced them.

"Madam, this is the daughter-in-law of Young Master Xiao of the Xiao family, who has just arrived in the city."

Mrs. Du seemed to be lost in thought.

"The new Xiao family? Oh, the one that runs that chain store in the city?"

"Exactly!"

"Oh, not bad, not bad. Young people have bright minds. They will definitely have great futures!"

Su Xiaoxiao bowed and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Madam."

As soon as the voice fell, someone whispered something in Madam Du's ear. Madam Du said, "Quick! Take me to greet him!"

Seeing that the other party had a distinguished guest to greet, Su Xiaoxiao and Lan Ling left tactfully.

Su Xiaoxiao was a little puzzled. "Who could this person be? Is Madam Du going to meet him personally?"