On the other side.
The two siblings who left in a hurry arrived at Ping’an Restaurant.
Compared to the grandiose Shuyu Pavilion, the Ping’an Restaurant where the Ye siblings had breakfast was much more down-to-earth.
Their seats were by the window in the main hall on the first floor, with all the tables fully occupied, giving an air of bustling excitement.
Ping’an Restaurant, established over a hundred years ago, is an authentic century-old establishment, known for its fresh ingredients and reasonable prices, earning unanimous praise from the common folk of the Capital City.
In the center of the hall, a stage was set up where a plain-dressed lady was strumming a pipa and singing opera.
The diners ate while gossiping.
Of course, some were listening to the opera.
Ye Lin glanced at his sister: "Why didn’t you let me teach him a lesson just now? You dragged me away so fast as if there’s some demon or ghost after you. Are you afraid that your brother can’t beat him? Though his father is a general, your brother isn’t someone to be trifled with either."
Allowing that kid to get away left him unsatisfied.
He put one hand on the table, rolled up his long sleeve, and clenched his right fist, showing off his arm muscles to his sister.
Simultaneously, he gave a proud look, as if saying: Isn’t your brother amazing?
Uh...
Ye Zhi clapped her small hands in agreement, praising him: "Amazing, amazing."
"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I checked the calendar before heading out. Suitable for: bathing, opening a business, seeking descendants, landscaping, fixing roads. Unsuitable for: moving, setting up beams, accepting livestock, breaking ground, burials, and significant affairs are not advisable. Let’s let it go this time and settle accounts with him later."
She added at the end.
"Besides, if Mom finds out that we fought today, she’ll definitely scold us."
True.
Ye Lin nodded and didn’t dwell on it further.
The boy’s mother had a profound relationship with their own mother—fighting during Mid-Autumn was inappropriate.
"What did you two do? Why should I scold you?"
The full and gentle voice of Ye Family suddenly appeared, causing both siblings to freeze and simultaneously turn their heads to the right.
It was their mother...
Speak of the devil.
Not only did their mother arrive, but also their father, along with Xun Yin, Gu Yan, and Feng Liuli, the three teachers, and Shen Chen also came...
This large group of people appearing here was all for a reason!
Earlier this morning, Ye Family, along with her husband and Shen Chen, were waiting for the Ye siblings for a while in the Ye Mansion’s main hall and found them absent.
So, they sent Yun Xiu to call them, first visiting Qingyi Garden, but no one was there, and inquiries with the maids came up empty.
Then they went to Ye Lin’s courtyard, where a young servant said the siblings went out together but didn’t know where, just that they went out for breakfast!
On the full moon of Mid-Autumn, the family should be together, starting with breakfast!
The siblings’ solo outing made Ye Family slap the round table and shout: How unreasonable.
How could they leave without calling their mother?
Her son is at the Imperial College and will graduate next year. She barely sees him a few times a year as it is.
Her daughter would soon be taking exams and attending school, also reducing mother-daughter time. These two brats didn’t care for her, so she too skipped her breakfast, took her husband, and left the mansion to track down the siblings.
Today, Shen Chen put aside his usual aloof demeanor, tagging along with Ye Family as a little follower.
Under the pretense: "I’m used to dining with Ye Zhi, let’s go together."
As for the three teachers, each with their distinct personalities, they got along with the Ye Family couple and the two students and had no close kin, so spending the Mid-Autumn Festival together just for the festive spirit.
Thus, a grand entourage set out in search.
Eventually, they found out at Ping’an Restaurant and saw the siblings by the window as soon as they entered.