Chapter 1305: Chapter 1304: On the Verge of a Breakthrough
When Ye Qiu drove back to the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant, there were many customers. After watching the chefs practice their cooking for a while, Ye Qiu decided to take Ye Xue and Liu Lingxiu back home.
“Ye Qiu, where did you go just now?”
The two women had only noticed that Ye Qiu suddenly left and didn’t know what he was doing.
“Almost had a big incident, but it’s fine now. Let’s go back.”
The couple Ye Weidong and his wife were definitely the last ones to return. Now that Ye Weidong had a car, Ye Qiu wasn’t worried about him. While driving back to Peach Blossom Spring Villa, he dropped off Liu Lingxiu at her community when she needed to go home.
After taking Liu Lingxiu back to her community, Ye Qiu returned home, took a shower, and then called Xia Lan asking, “How is Tiantian?”
“She just fell asleep.”
“Glad there’s nothing wrong. You guys keep an eye on her. I’m afraid she might run out again, and it’ll be difficult to find her.”
If Ye Qiu hadn’t understood Xia Tiantian’s personality and deduced she might go to a bar for her birthday, he wouldn’t have known what to do.
After hanging up with Xia Lan, Ye Qiu continued his cultivation.
Early the next day, after having breakfast with his parents and sister downstairs, he drove to the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant. Before lunch service, he continued teaching the chefs new dishes. These chefs had a solid foundation and were quite diligent, which was impressive.
However, Ye Qiu realized that the new dishes they cooked still couldn’t match those he made.
“You guys need to keep practicing, at least for another month, before serving these dishes to the customers.”
Upon leaving the kitchen, Ye Qiu felt drenched in sweat and quickly drove back to Peach Blossom Source Villa Community to take a shower before driving back to the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant.
Approaching lunchtime, Ye Qiu asked Ye Xue, “Sis, have you decided what car you want to buy?”
“I don’t know, I’m relying on you to decide.”
Worrying that if Ye Xue didn’t drive for a long time, she might forget how to drive; familiarity with a car comes from practice.
Now that Ye Xue had her driver’s license for a few days, it was time to buy a car so she wouldn’t have to wait for her father to drive back every day.
“Let’s buy a Mercedes, an automatic sedan should be fine.”
If the car was too big, Ye Qiu feared Ye Xue might struggle getting it into the garage.
After Ye Qiu and Ye Xue finished their lunch, they drove to the 4S shop at Auto City. Ye Xue thought Ye Qiu might be buying a car here because of Liu Xia.
As Ye Qiu and Ye Xue were arriving, Liu Xia, who was eating a boxed meal inside, noticed them.
“Ye Qiu, Ye Xue, you guys are here.”
As Liu Xia put down her boxed meal, Ye Xue asked, “Why are you eating boxed meals?”
“Ye Xue, it’s the norm here at work. We eat boxed meals and only buy groceries after we get off work in the afternoon.”
Ye Xue realized this was indeed the case.
Knowing that Ye Qiu and Ye Xue had already had lunch, Ye Qiu said, “Finish your meal first, then we’ll talk.”
Ye Qiu and Ye Xue sat in the VIP room, naturally attracting warm greetings from others.
After Liu Xia finished lunch and came in to chat with Ye Xue, she learned that Ye Xue had got her license, and couldn’t help but feel envious.
“When are you going to take the test?”
Ye Qiu asked her.
“I’m not sure yet.”
“Take it soon, so you don’t have to squeeze into buses or take taxis to work every day. If you don’t have enough money, I’ll help you.” Liu Xia blushed, mainly due to Ye Xue watching.
“I’ll plan a leave to learn how to drive.”
Liu Xia said.
Now her monthly salary was several thousand, enough to buy a basic domestic car herself. And even for a standard Mercedes, around 200 thousand, she could afford it with car financing.
Ye Qiu and Ye Xue sat there chatting with Liu Xia for more than half an hour, then let Liu Xia take Ye Xue to check out some cars.
Ye Qiu stayed in the VIP room drinking tea. After Ye Xue finished checking out the options with Liu Xia, Liu Xia said, “Ye Qiu, this B-class sedan is suitable for Ye Xue.”
Ye Xue had tried the steering wheels and realized she wasn’t comfortable with larger cars.
So, Liu Xia recommended Ye Xue buy this one.
After Ye Qiu asked Liu Xia to help Ye Xue with the paperwork, Ye Qiu paid the money, allowing Ye Xue to drive the car away.
Regarding car insurance and license plates, it would take one day and a week respectively to complete, and the 4S shop was handling it.
“Xiaxia, I’ll head out now.”
Ye Qiu said.
“Will you be coming tonight?”
Liu Xia quietly asked beside Ye Qiu.
Last time, when Ye Qiu went over, he was invited by Xiao Hong to watch a horror movie together. Yet, Liu Xia was puzzled about why Ye Qiu seemed to avoid getting close to her.
“I’ll see later.”
Ye Qiu and Ye Xue got into the car, with Ye Xue driving the Mercedes out to refuel. On the road, she was still timid, and if not for Ye Qiu driving alongside ensuring her, she might not have reached the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant.
There was a GPS in the car, allowing her to follow it directly.
Returning to the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant, Ye Qiu headed to the kitchen to watch the chefs practice cooking. With rewards for rankings, the chefs were highly motivated and excited to learn a few dishes of the forgotten Imperial Cuisine, which would be useful for opening their own establishments later.
Ye Qiu stepped out of the kitchen after five in the afternoon and remembered what Liu Xia had told him. He drove over to the 4S shop.
Upon arriving at the 4S shop, Ye Qiu didn’t go inside but called Liu Xia, who came out, saying, “I thought you weren’t coming over.”
When Liu Xia got in the car, Ye Qiu drove away, saying, “Let’s have dinner first, we won’t invite Xiao Hong, and then I’ll take you to see Qinhuai River. Afterward, I’ll send you back to your community.”
“The manager has agreed to my leave to take the driving test.”
“Then register soon and check out the first exam subject.”
Ye Qiu drove to a Western restaurant, where they sat down inside, ordered steak, and a bottle of wine. After dinner ended around eight, Ye Qiu drove with Liu Xia to tour around Qinhuai River.
The night lights of Qinhuai River were very beautiful, especially as winter approached, giving a vintage feel.
Ye Qiu and Liu Xia strolled by Qinhuai River for over an hour. When Liu Xia felt some foot pain, they stopped by a milk tea store nearby for some drinks, then Ye Qiu drove her back to her community.
Upon returning to the community where Liu Xia and Xiao Hong lived, Liu Xia asked, “Are you really not coming up?”
“Not going up, I need to teach tomorrow.”
As Ye Qiu leaned in, Liu Xia kissed him on the lips and took her bag getting off.
Watching Liu Xia enter the community, Ye Qiu drove back to Peach Blossom Spring Villa, realizing Liu Lingxiu had already returned to Jin University Campus on her own.
Back home, Ye Qiu showered and continued his cultivation. After days passed, besides breaking through in Malaysia up until now, he sensed another imminent breakthrough.