Transmigrating into a peasant family to fight against the best, leading my parents to earn gold and

Chapter 341 The Xue Family's Visit

Before Xue Hanxing could answer, Xue Ruifeng said proudly, "Aunt Feng, my parents brought us here today."

The Liu family was overjoyed. They had been in Dushui County for over a year, and this was the first time they had met acquaintances from elsewhere. How could they not feel a sense of familiarity?

"Alright, alright, I'll have Xiaotang and her father entertain you right away."

Xue Ruifeng was curious about the tea at the milk tea shop, so he craned his neck and said, "Aunt Feng, don't worry, your parents have arms and legs, they can go into the restaurant by themselves."

Liu said helplessly, "You child, your parents have come all the way to our restaurant, so it's only right and proper that we give them a special welcome."

"Oh, Aunt Feng, please don't be so polite with my parents. Your family has saved my life. Hmm... why is your tea different from what other tea shops sell? It has a variety of fruits, and even the colors are different. What's that white stuff you've put in there?"

Ms. Liu immediately explained, "We sell milk tea, which is different from ordinary tea shops. Ordinary tea shops mainly brew tea leaves, while our milk tea is made with fruit and some flower teas. The white thing that looks like salt is sugar. Add a little bit, and the milk tea will be sweet and delicious."

"Really?" When Xue Ruifeng heard that it was made from fruit and flower tea and tasted sweet, his eyes lit up instantly, and he unconsciously licked his lips.

"Really, Auntie will serve you right away."

Liu Cai'er was busy serving the customers who were queuing up, so she didn't pay attention to them. Instead, Liu went around the counter and personally served a cup to each of the two children.

"Thank you, Feng'er."

The two brothers politely thanked him and accepted the milk tea together.

The milk tea cups are custom-made from bamboo, unlike modern milk tea which is served in disposable cups. The bamboo cups are clean, and even when you put cold tea in them, there will be a faint bamboo leaf fragrance. After the customer finishes drinking, they can still be used as cups. So, buying this milk tea is quite a good deal.

Xue Ruifeng couldn't wait to take a sip. Sure enough, it had a rich fruity aroma, sweet but not cloying, and made him feel refreshed all over.

He immediately exclaimed, "Delicious! So delicious!"

Xue Hanxing held the bamboo cup, took a small sip, and his eyes lit up. He quickly drank a few more mouthfuls.

He exclaimed in surprise, "Aunt Feng, how did you come up with the idea to make such delicious milk tea? We don't sell milk tea this good in Pingding County."

Liu smiled and said, "We don't have that kind of brain. This was Tang'er's idea. We just made it according to the recipe she taught us. You two wait a moment. I'll pour a cup for each of your parents. There are many flavors here. Come and try some others after you finish yours."

"Okay!" Xue Hanxing immediately agreed. He was very happy to be able to drink such delicious milk tea.

Liu was quite busy. After serving the Xue couple milk tea, she asked the two brothers to take it to their parents.

"Auntie can't leave right now, so please take this to your parents to try. Your Uncle Qingchuan and Tang'er are at the restaurant; they'll treat you. Go quickly."

"Okay, thank you, Aunt Feng."

The Xue brothers bowed to Liu and each carried two cups of milk tea toward the restaurant.

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Lin Qingchuan was busy in the restaurant lobby when he saw the Xue couple enter. He was slightly surprised and quickly went forward to greet them.

"Mr. Xue, Mrs. Xue, why did you arrive so quickly? Please come with me to a private room."

Xue Zhiyuan looked at the restaurant, which was full of customers and not empty seats. He smiled and said, "We're all family here, and we don't have any secrets to discuss. Why bother looking for a private room? We can just sit here and have a lively time together."

"Mr. Xue and his wife are visiting our restaurant for the first time. How can we let you sit in this noisy place outside? Let's find a private room and sit down together for a chat."

After saying that, he immediately beckoned a waiter and told him to keep an eye out for a private room by the window and arrange for them to go in as soon as it became available.

Before long, a guest in a private room by the window finished eating and left. The waiter quickly cleaned it up and led them upstairs.

Lin Qingchuan asked the waiter to inform his daughter and Shuisheng to go into the private room together. After all, his wife was in the teahouse and couldn't leave, and Madam Xue was a woman. It would be inappropriate for a group of grown men to have Madam Xue, a woman, sitting next to them while they drank and chatted. So, he invited his daughter to chat with Madam Xue, which would avoid an awkward situation.

Lin Xiaotang entered the private room. As soon as Madam Xue saw her, she stepped forward with a happy expression, took her hand, and helped her find a seat.

"Xiao Tang, it's been over a year since I last saw you. You've grown even more beautiful and taller. But you're too thin. You should eat more and make sure you get enough nutrition."

When she first met Lin Qingchuan and his daughter Xiaotang, they were wearing cheap cotton clothes, just like farmers from the countryside. Now they are all dressed in brocade clothes, especially Xiaotang, who is wearing an embroidered dress. Her appearance and temperament are no less than those young ladies from high-class families.

Not only do clothes make the man, but with more experience, a person's temperament changes, and their speech and behavior improve.

She looked Lin Xiaotang up and down, admiring her large, clear eyes, delicate features, and fair skin. The more she looked, the more she liked her.

She smiled gently and said, "Xiao Tang, it's been more than a year since I last saw you. You've grown so tall. Your aunt has nothing to do at home. If you ever go to Pingding County again, you can come to my house for a visit and keep me company."

Lin Xiaotang nodded obediently and said politely, "Okay, I will visit Auntie if I have the chance."

Xue Zhiyuan handed out the gifts he had brought to everyone.

Lin Xiaotang and Xiaoyu each received a brocade dress, the younger brother received a set of rare toys for children, and Liu Shi and her older sister each received a magnolia hairpin. All of these were carefully prepared by Madam Xue in advance.

It won't seem too expensive, but it will still show their thoughtfulness.

As for Lin Qingchuan, Shui Sheng, and the others, Madam Xue did not prepare any gifts for them, since they were all grown men who wouldn't care about such formalities.

Lin Xiaotang was surprised that Madam Xue had prepared gifts for them, and immediately bowed to Madam Xue to express her gratitude.

"Auntie, thank you so much for the thoughtful gift. We love it."

Madam Xue praised, "You silly girl, don't be so polite with your aunt. When I was preparing it, I was worried that you wouldn't like it. Now that you say you like it, I can finally rest assured. I'm glad you like it. I'm glad you like it."

Lin Qingchuan said, "Madam Xue, you have come from afar and must be very tired. We should be the ones to show you hospitality. How can we let you spend money?"

"It's nothing valuable, so please don't be shy about it."

Xue Ruifeng, carrying his milk tea, followed his older brother up the stairs, drinking it as he went, quite content.

The two brothers followed the waiter to the private room where everyone was. When they opened the door, they saw that it was very lively inside, and everyone immediately greeted them.

Xue Ruifeng's eyes lit up when he saw Xiaotang. He immediately shoved the milk tea into his mother's hand, saying, "Mom, drink your milk tea and let me talk to Xiaotang. I haven't seen her in so long."

Madam Xue smelled the milk tea in her hand with great curiosity. She took a sip, pursed her lips, and immediately began to drink it one sip after another. However, being from a prestigious family, her movements in drinking milk tea were very elegant. Although she drank it a little too quickly, it did not seem abrupt at all.

"Mm, it's delicious."

Xue Ruifeng moved closer to Xiao Tang, his face beaming with joy.

"Xiao Tang, it's been so long since we last met. Do you still remember me?"

Lin Xiaotang thought to herself, she was neither a real child nor a fish with a seven-second memory, so how could she not remember Xue Ruifeng? Besides, the medicinal herb business for the past few seasons had all been done in cooperation with the Xue family. She couldn't forget the Xue family, no matter who she forgot.

She laughed awkwardly and said, "I remember, of course I remember, but you've grown so much taller, I have to look up at you now."

Xue Ruifeng was very happy and proud when Lin Xiaotang praised him for growing taller.

"Of course, I'm a man, I have to grow taller so I can protect my mother and you, my little girl."

Lin Xiaotang felt bewildered. Even if she was a little girl, when did she need a boy to protect her? She had her parents, aunt and uncle, and if all else failed, she had Uncle Wu Yu. There were plenty of people in the restaurant, so she didn't need someone from Pingding County.

She smiled and said, "You're still a child yourself, how can you protect me? You should listen to Uncle Xue, study hard, and when you're successful in the future, we'll have a strong backer for our business."

Xue Ruifeng was simple-minded. When he heard that Xiaotang was willing to let him be everyone's support, he immediately patted his chest and vowed, "Okay, I will definitely study hard and become a high-ranking official in the future so that I can be your support."

Everyone laughed it off, thinking that Xue Ruifeng was just talking big at such a young age.

Xue Zhiyuan, in particular, simply did not believe that his son, who loved to eat and play but disliked studying, was cut out to be a scholar and examiner.

"Alright, stop talking big. It's a good thing there's no wind today, or you'd definitely bite the hand that feeds you."

Xue Ruifeng blushed and became unwilling when his own father exposed his shortcomings.

"Dad, how can you talk to your own son like that? I'm still young. As long as I work hard in the future, why can't I become a high-ranking official? You...you...you underestimate me."

Xue Zhiyuan smiled helplessly, "Alright, I underestimated you. I'll see how hard you study and strive to become a high-ranking official when you get back."

If they could actually pass the exam and get an official position, it would be the eldest son, Xue Hanxing, who is obedient and sensible since childhood, studies hard, and is also a steady person.

Xue Hanxing snorted inwardly, thinking to himself that his younger brother was such a show-off. Whenever Xiao Tang was around, his brother would always be the first to chat with her, leaving him completely ignored.

He moved over, reached out and pulled his younger brother behind him, and smiled as he greeted Lin Xiaotang.

"Xiao Tang, it's been a long time."

Lin Xiaotang was somewhat surprised that Xue Hanxing had also come. But then again, with Mr. and Mrs. Xue present, and even Xue Ruifeng here, how could they leave out their son, Xue Hanxing?

She replied with a smile, "Long time no see."

Xue Hanxing was not good at talking. After thinking for a while, he finally came up with an opportunity to be alone with Lin Xiaotang.

He asked, "Xiao Tang, this is my first time visiting Qianzhenlou. The layout of your restaurant is really unique, quite different from other restaurants. Could you show me around your restaurant?"

Lin Xiaotang thought to herself, "These are all adults. As a little girl, I really don't have anything to talk about with them. If I talk too much, it will make me seem like an oddball who knows too much at such a young age."

She nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll show you around."

After greeting their elders, the two of them went out together. Xue Zhiyuan was extremely happy, after all, he had always dreamed of having Lin Xiaotang as his daughter-in-law.

Upon hearing that he could travel around with Xiao Tang, Xue Ruifeng immediately expressed his desire to go as well. However, just as he was about to leave, he was turned away at the door by his elder brother.

He exclaimed, "Big brother, you're being so unfair! Why should Xiaotang lead you around by yourself? I want to go too!"

Madam Xue scolded, "You are the most troublesome one. There are too many people and it's noisy outside. Just sit quietly for a while. Your elder brother and Xiao Tang will be back soon."

"Hmph!" Xue Ruifeng pouted and took a big gulp of milk tea to express his dissatisfaction.

Seeing how adorable Xue Ruifeng was, everyone chuckled softly.

During their conversation, Xue Zhiyuan took out a wooden box containing a stack of silver notes and handed it to Lin Qingchuan.

"Brother Qingchuan, this is the money you earned from selling turmeric this season. I wrote an IOU earlier, and I'm sending it to you as soon as I've raised the cash. Now that your business is growing bigger and bigger, you must have many places where you need money, so we can't delay."

Lin Qingchuan admired Mr. Xue's character from the bottom of his heart. Mr. Xue was a man of his word. He raised the cash in just two or three days and sent it over immediately, which was very touching.

"Mr. Xue, your character is evident to all. There's really no need for such urgency. The restaurant earns a good income every day and has money to work with. I feel very bad for troubling you to come and deliver the money so urgently."

Mr. Xue smiled and said, "Brother Qingchuan, there's no need to be so polite. We'll be cooperating for a long time to come. Let's be straightforward and follow the rules. That's how we can make our cooperation last, isn't it?"

“Yes, our cooperation will last a long time.” Lin Qingchuan said excitedly, “Shuisheng, quickly tell the chef to prepare our restaurant’s signature dishes, and serve one of each of our most popular dishes.”

Shui Sheng immediately agreed and went downstairs to the kitchen to make the arrangements.

Lin Qingchuan put the money box away, took out the IOU and returned it to Mr. Xue, thus settling the debt.

Lin Xiaotang led Xue Hanxing to stand on the second floor and look down at the lobby on the first floor. She said, "The best place in our restaurant is the second floor. There are more steps to go upstairs, and the food will be served a little slower than on the second floor. Compared to the first floor, the second floor is also much quieter and has a better view. You can see downstairs and look out at the market through the windows to see what's going on outside."

Xue Hanxing nodded and praised with a smile, "Indeed, as Xiaotang said, this second floor is really nice. I have also witnessed Xiaotang's intelligence."

Lin Xiaotang was somewhat surprised; after not seeing him for a year and a half, Xue Hanxing seemed to have become more eloquent than before.

She said, "You, who were once so quiet and reserved, have actually become more perceptive. It seems you have truly grown up."

In fact, the person Xue Hanxing admired the most was Lin Xiaotang. Despite her young age, she was knowledgeable, intelligent, and articulate. She could get along well with everyone, which made people envious and even a little jealous.

Xue Hanxing blushed slightly and said, "Xiao Tang, why do you sound like my parents? They often say I'm mature beyond my years, but I think you're even more mature than me."

"Yes, you're right."