Chapter 321 Ye Jiayao's Promotional Plan
Ye Jiayao stayed in the dessert shop whenever she had time. She waited for two days, but nothing happened. She wondered, could it be that Lin saw that this plan didn't work and gave up? Or thought of another way?

If she doesn't want to come, then don't come! Think about it, I don't have any other handle for people to catch, so I don't care about her, I'm busy!
Lu Xiaotian had already communicated with the government and obtained the permit. Duan Qilin also selected the address and started to build the shed. The shed was built uniformly, and then each family could do some renovations and decorate it the way they like. There were a total of 39 restaurants participating this time, which was not a large number because Fu Ji and Xiang Yi Lou did not participate. They also instigated many restaurants to compete with the food festival, waiting to see the jokes of Lu Xiaotian and Ye Jiayao.

Duan Qilin was still a little worried that such a food festival would be too deserted and fail to create a sensation.

Ye Jiayao disagreed. Thirty-nine restaurants was neither too many nor too few. It would not be too deserted, nor too many, and would be easier to manage. Moreover, all the restaurants that signed up were trying their best to show their talents at the Food Festival. With a decent number and good quality, plus vigorous publicity, she believed it would be a success.

Ye Jiayao printed flyers and sent people to distribute them everywhere. She printed the flyers into the form of admission tickets. With the tickets, people could try a snack for free at any booth. In this way, people would not throw flyers around. This caught people's desire to get a small bargain. Of course, the real nobles would not care about such a small bargain. However, Ye Jiayao was targeting the middle class this time, and small bargains were still very attractive to this group of people.

Moreover, at that time, there will be the Nine Beauties of Jinling to help out. This is Ye Jiayao's most proud idea. Inviting the Nine Beauties of Jinling, with both delicious food and beautiful women, there will be no worries about not being able to attract people.

It would cost a lot of money to hire the Nine Beauties, but Jinling City was not short of beauties. There was only one courtesan every year. Generally, this profession depended on youth, and it was good enough to be popular for three to five years. Who wouldn't want to be selected as one of the Nine Beauties? Those who felt that they were about to become outdated, and those who thought they were good-looking and talented but unfortunately didn't make the selection, all wanted to join, not for anything else, but for the name of the Nine Beauties. If they could show up at the Food Festival, the outdated ones might be able to make a comeback, and the newcomers could stand out, and from then on, they would make a lot of money.

As a result, the madams of each brothel and the girls all used their connections to ask Ye Jiayao to include the girls in their buildings in the list of nine beauties, and the fees and other things could be negotiated.

In the end, there was even a situation where people even paid for what they had lost.

Lu Xiaotian was originally worried that the expense was too high and the participating restaurants would have objections, but Ye Jiayao ended up getting the job done without spending any money. He couldn't help but sigh again. Such a woman is so capable that it makes men ashamed!
Ye Jiayao even made up a jingle and had the storytellers in the teahouse sing it a few times. Soon, everyone in Jinling knew that an unprecedented food festival was about to be held, and they all began to look forward to it.

Everything is ready, just waiting for the east wind to blow, the war drums to beat, and the show to begin.

What made Ye Jiayao depressed was that Xiao Jing, who had been missing for a while, actually came one day and asked her solemnly if Liu Yiyi was in Jiumeili.

Ye Jiayao rolled her eyes and said, "Fuck, I would rather invite a sow than Liu Yiyi."

"Why? You want to see Liu Yiyi? Aren't you attracted to Su Yuanyuan?"

Xiao Jing was not amused and said with a wry smile: "Su Yuanyuan, you also know this?"

Ye Jiayao rolled her eyes again: "Do you think there is anyone in Jinling who doesn't know about this? Last time I went to see Ruan, Ruan asked about it."

Xiao Jing suddenly became nervous: "What did you say?"

Seeing him like that, Ye Jiayao secretly laughed in her heart and deliberately said lightly, "What do you mean? Of course I'm telling the truth. You stay at Su Yuanyuan's place every day and don't even go home."

Uh... Xiao Jing's eyes and mouth twitched as he stared at Ye Jiayao.

"What? Did I say something wrong?"

Xiao Jing said depressedly: "Forget it, forget it, just say whatever you want."

Ye Jiayao was afraid that he would get hurt, so she smiled and said, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I know you're not that kind of person, and A'ruan knows that, too."

Xiao Jing's expression eased a little, and he said angrily: "That's more like it."

He doesn't care what others think of him, but he can't help but care about Yaoyao and A'ruan's attitudes.

Xiao Jing rarely comes, and Ye Jiayao can't help but curiously ask: "When will your brother be able to come back?"

Xiao Jing opened his mouth and almost said something, but then he remembered what Chunyu Ge had told him and swallowed the words back.

It's not that I don't trust Yaoyao, Yaoyao is one of ours. Chunyu Ge said that Yaoyao is too smart. If you pull out a thread, she can pull out the whole thread. This is dangerous, so it's better not to let her worry.

"I can't say for sure, probably next year. It's a pity that my grandmother and mother want to meet the new daughter-in-law. We have to wait again." Xiao Jing said.

Ye Jiayao was a smart person. She guessed that there was something fishy going on by looking at Xiaojing's reaction just now. Chunyu was also very secretive. She knew that they didn't say anything for her own good, and the less they knew, the safer they were. But she was always feeling uneasy and confused, and couldn't help but try to guess.

"Forget it, let's not talk about it. However, you have to come to the food festival and help me invite a few more people." Ye Jiayao changed the subject.

"That's no problem. As long as you include Su Yuanyuan in the Nine Beauties, you can tell how many people to invite." Xiao Jing said readily.

Ye Jiayao couldn't help but look at him with disdain: "So the reason you came here today is not for Liu Yiyi, but for Su Yuanyuan... I know what she looks like? I hope she's not an ugly one."

Xiao Jing screamed exaggeratedly: "Can the person I like be ugly? Am I that lame?"

Ye Jiayao sneered: "I have no hope for your aesthetic taste."

Xiao Jing sweated and said kindly: "It's a good thing to help."

Ye Jiayao's heart trembled. Is this a serious matter? Are they going to make a fuss about the food festival? Oh, I worked hard to organize a food festival, don't come to ruin my show. She was worried, but Xiaojing said it was a serious matter. Even if she was ruined, she would help, right?
So, he nodded and said, "Bring me a portrait of her. If it still appeals to my taste, I'll do as you say."

Xiao Jing smiled: "No problem, I'll have someone deliver it to you later."

Xiao Jing left happily, leaving Ye Jiayao with a heavy heart, as if a storm was about to come.

I was busy in the dessert shop absent-mindedly until dusk, and was about to go home when Xia Chunyu arrived.

Ye Jiayao asked in surprise: "Why are you here so early today?"

For the past half month, he has hardly ever finished his shift on time and always had dinner out.

Xia Chunyu smiled and said, "It's rare that I have some free time. Let's see if the time is almost up. I'll come pick you up."

Ye Jiayao hurriedly explained everything and got into the carriage with Chunyu.

"Xiao Jing came here today."

Xia Chunyu looked calm and not surprised: "Oh, what is he doing here?"

Ye Jiayao deliberately said, "He came to ask if Liu Yiyi was in Jiu Meili at the food festival?"

Uh...Xia Chunyu's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

Ye Jiayao saw his reaction and said in a contemptuous tone: "How could I possibly invite her? Even if she is a Ninth Heaven Fairy, I won't invite her."

Xia Chunyu's mouth twitched again. What a petty woman! She still holds a grudge against him! However, even if Yaoyao invites Liu Yiyi, Liu Yiyi will not come. Liu Yiyi is a proud person.

"Hey, why aren't you talking?" Ye Jiayao poked him with her elbow in dissatisfaction.

At least express your opinion! Shouldn't he firmly support her decision at this time?
Xia Chunyu was stunned for a moment: "What did I say?"

Ye Jiayao was angry and hit him hard again: "If you don't want to say it, forget it."

Seeing her pouting, Xia Chunyu laughed and said, "It's up to you to decide who to invite. Whoever you say is beautiful is beautiful. In my eyes, no one can compare to you."

Ye Jiayao wanted to hold it together, but the corners of her mouth lifted up disobediently. That was good enough.

This guy is getting better and better at sweet talk.

After making her happy, Xia Chunyu stretched out his arms, embraced her in his arms, and said softly in a low voice: "I want to tell you something."

Ye Jiayao also said softly: "Go ahead!"

"Do you remember what I told you last time, about letting mother go back to Hangzhou? I want to bring this up today, and you can help me with that. I've already asked my father, and he agrees. He hasn't visited his father-in-law for many years."

"Okay about this. Since my father has agreed, my mother shouldn't have any problem with it, right?" Ye Jiayao felt that this was not a big deal at all and there was no need for her to get involved.

Xia Chunyu sneered and said, "Mother is a very thoughtful person. She always misses her family. So, when the time comes, you have to pat your chest and promise that you will take good care of the family to relieve her worries."

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "What's the big deal? Am I not taking good care of it now?"

Xia Chunyu tightened his arms: "Of course, my Yaoyao, you are good at both housework and financial management, a true virtuous wife. It is my blessing in my previous life to marry you. Mother also believes in your ability, and I just want to give her another reassurance."

Ye Jiayao readily followed suit, with a hint of mischief in her smile: "Since you have spared no effort to flatter me, I will cooperate with you for the time being."

Seeing her smug look, Xia Chunyu couldn't help but lift her chin and kiss her.

They kissed passionately until the temperature in the car gradually rose and both of them were a little breathless, then they separated.

This place is not far from home, we will be there in a while, so we have to control the evil spirit.

The two of them hugged each other in silence, enjoying the quiet and warmth. But Ye Jiayao was not at peace. All signs showed that the storm was really coming. She didn't believe that Chunyu asked his father and mother to go to Hangzhou simply because he wanted them to go back to see their family, so that they could spend the New Year freely.

(End of this chapter)