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How would Gui Momo allow her to sleep again? It was fine if she was lazy on normal days, but the Old Matriarch of the residence doted on her and would often prevent her mistress from waking up in the morning and evening. The servants also doted on their mistress and always let her have a good sleep.

However, it was different today. Guilin Restaurant's grand opening was something that Third Young Madam had planned for months. The Matriarch was also waiting to see the results!

"Third Young Madam, you must personally go to Guilin Restaurant's grand opening today!

Just now, Senior Servant Liu from Qingwen Hall sent someone over to ask about it. "

Hearing Gui Momo's words, Chu Lian opened her eyes and sighed. She sat up and ordered Xiyan to bring her clothes.

Chu Lian said as she put on her clothes, "Momo, don't worry. Even if I don't go today, Guilin Restaurant will still become popular."

How could Gui Momo believe her? Even if Guilin Restaurant was renovated to be more magnificent than Zhu Que Avenue's Yue Hong Lou, she didn't believe that Guilin Restaurant would immediately be filled with guests. After all, it was located in such a deserted area and was surrounded by commoners.

Did Third Young Madam think that she was easy to coax?

Chu Lian saw the obvious disbelief in Gui Momo's eyes and smiled helplessly. She decided to use facts to prove it.

Xiyan picked an apricot colored dress embroidered with plum blossoms for her. It wasn't flashy, but the red plum blossoms on the dress made it look festive. Although Chu Lian wouldn't be present at the grand opening, she had to personally entertain the people that were invited.

There weren't many invitations, only ten in total. She had personally written them. After practicing her calligraphy for months, she could finally show it to people. Her hard work wasn't in vain.

Although there weren't many invitations, quality was more important than quantity.

The Duke of Zheng residence and the Prince of Wei residence each sent two invitations, as well as the invitations from Official Ge and Marquis Wei. As for the remaining four invitations, two were sent to the Yang residence and two were sent to her maternal home, the Duke of Ying residence.

These people were the guests that Chu Lian wanted to invite today.

Chu Lian leisurely dressed up and enjoyed her morning meal. Under Gui Momo's anxious urging, she finally went to Qingwen Hall.

Today, Wenqing and Wenlan stayed by Chu Lian's side. Only when it was close to noon did the head maidservant, along with the two nannies, go to Guilin Residence to entertain the honored guests.

Fuyan and Xiyan stood together and looked at Chu Lian's slender back.

Fuyan's face was full of shock. She smacked her lips and said, "Why isn't our Third Young Mistress worried at all?

Can that deserted restaurant really be opened? "

Xiyan glared at her, her face full of confidence. "Don't talk nonsense. I trust Third Madam."

Fuyan's heart was filled with disdain. It was obviously the truth, but he didn't want her to say it?

She didn't know where Xiyan's confidence came from. In her heart, even a smart person like the Matriarch of that run-down restaurant couldn't save it. How could their Third Madam be more capable than the Matriarch?

In the courtyard of the first branch, Zou shi waved her hand to dismiss a group of housekeepers who had come to report. The servant girls beside her brought her freshly brewed tea.

Madam Zou picked up her teacup and took a small sip, the corners of her lips curling up.

If she remembered correctly, today was the opening day of Third Sister-in-law's Guilin Ju.

Guilin Ju was the Matriarch's business. She knew the situation of this old restaurant better than anyone else. She admitted that the dishes made with Third Sister-in-law's secret recipes were delicious, but that restaurant was located in such a desolate place. No one would think of going there just to eat.

Even fragrant wine was afraid of a deep alley, much less a restaurant!

Making a name for herself wasn't something that could be done in a day or two. If she waited until that day, it would be too late. At that time, it would just be her wedding dress.

Thinking of this, Zou shi was pleased. Today, she was waiting to see Chu Lian make a fool of herself.

Just as she was thinking happily, she saw He Changqi stride out of the inner room. Seeing that he was obviously dressed up, Zou shi frowned, "Dalang, where are you going?"

He Changqi adjusted his collar and ordered a servant girl to bring some food. He sat down at the table and picked up his chopsticks before saying, "Today is the opening of Third Sister-in-law's restaurant. I'm going to support her."

When Zou shi heard this, her eyes widened, "It's just a restaurant, why do you have to go as well?"

He Changqi frowned as he looked at her, "Ge Da, Tian Cheng, and Marquis Weiyuan will all be there to support her. If I don't go, who will entertain the male guests?"

Zou shi's body froze and she looked in disbelief at her husband. She suddenly felt perturbed. She remembered that day when her husband's friends had come to visit and she had falsely claimed Chu Lian's credit. Had those people already known?

He Changqi instantly lost his appetite. He put down his chopsticks and lifted his robe to stand. Before he left, he looked deeply at Zou shi and then left the yard without saying goodbye.

Zou shi, who had been left on the sandalwood chair in the reception hall, instantly paled.

She wanted to call out "Dalang", but the voice lingered for a long time and did not come out of her throat.

Yue Hong Lou.

As they were having a lively banquet, they suddenly heard a commotion on the street. Everyone couldn't help but look at each other. The person closest to the window opened the window.

The noise instantly became louder and louder.

"There are so many people on the street!" someone said.

Another large man with a full beard laughed loudly. "What's so strange about that? There have always been many people on the street."

Immediately, everyone in the hall burst into laughter.

The person who had spoken first immediately flushed red. "No, no, it seems like something has happened. Some people have separated, and some people are wearing lion dance clothes."

Shengjing's curiosity had never been distinguished by status. Very quickly, people poked their heads out to look at the noisy street.

"What a mighty lion dance team. I've never seen six people do a lion dance together. From the looks of it, are they going to play music?"

"It's really that lively?"

At this time, a youth in blue embroidered robes walked in from the door. As soon as the youth came in, he said loudly, "Quick, go out and watch. I just came from Chang Ping Fang. There's also a very impressive lion dance team preparing there!"

The crowd finally couldn't hold back their curiosity. Many people stood up and walked out of the restaurant to the street.

Mr. Wang of De 'an Restaurant was doing his accounts behind the counter of his own restaurant. Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. The originally full restaurant suddenly emptied out. A few waiters frantically chased after the people behind to pay the bill.

"What's going on?" The white-haired Mr. Wang frowned and asked one of the waiters.

"Shopkeeper, I'll go out and find out for you."

Mr. Wang waved his hand.

Not long after, the waiter returned. "Shopkeeper, shopkeeper, there's a big commotion outside!"

"What kind of commotion?"

The waiter gestured with his hands. "Six people are dancing lions. The shiny lion heads are so big, and there are people playing and singing behind them. They're all wearing the same clothes. It looks very festive. I don't know what they do, but they're preparing on the street now. I think they'll be performing soon.

Shopkeeper, do you want to go and see the commotion? There's a lot of people on the street now! "

The waiter was obviously excited as he spoke. His face was full of excitement.

Mr. Wang put down the calculation scroll in his hand and walked with the waiter to the street to watch. Now that the customers in the restaurant were all attracted away, he couldn't do business anymore. It was better to go and see what was going on outside.

As soon as the hour arrived, the group of lion dancers on the Vermilion Bird Avenue outside the Yue Hong Lou suddenly let out a loud and clear uniform call. The big golden lions began to dance, and then the troupe behind them began to play and sing.

The lion dance in the front opened the way, and the music behind them stirred up. When the music was played, there were immediately people who knew what was going on and exclaimed.

"What kind of tune is this? Why is it so strange and makes people excited?"

Just as the man's voice fell, a rough and loud voice immediately sounded from the troupe.

"The great river flows eastward!

The stars in the sky rub against the Big Dipper! "

As soon as this voice fell, more than ten big men in the troupe followed and shouted, "Hey, hey, join the Big Dipper! Friends of life and death, a bowl of wine!"

The leading big man continued to sing, "If you say go, then go! You have it, I have it, everyone has it!"

Another group of deep and powerful voices shouted, "Hey, hey, everyone has it! Don't look back in the water or in the fire!"

It was the first time that the people of Shengjing, whether they were from noble families or commoners, had heard such a strange and surging tune that made people unable to resist humming along.

The lyrics, which sounded like common people speaking, were catchy, and the rough and heroic music and singing. It seemed to make people excited in an instant.

More and more people gathered on the street. All of them craned their necks to see what was going on.

Someone at the front shouted, "The lion dance team is moving, moving! Everyone, make way, make way!"

As the crowd moved, someone asked, "What's going on?

Why is it so lively? "

"We don't know either. Look, the team is moving forward. Let's follow and take a look."

A middle-aged man beside him interrupted, "Eh?

This team seems to be moving towards the northwest platform. Could it be that the wooden platform that was built a few days ago was built by this group of people? "

The lyrics of the song of heroes were simple, and there were only two short paragraphs. However, the melody was impassioned and majestic. The men in the troupe only had to repeat it once or twice, and the common people behind them quickly learned it.

The leading big man sang again, "Roar when you see injustice. Strike when it's time to strike. Rush through the nine states!"

Such a strange tone and majestic song spread through the entire street. Even the naive children could learn such catchy sentences. They ran behind the lion dance team and shouted along with them.

With the lion dance and singing, the spacious Vermilion Bird Street was soon packed to the brim.

"Look, the lion dance team has finally stopped!"

As expected, the lion dance team arrived in front of a wooden platform that had been set up earlier.

Then, the lion dance climbed onto the wooden platform, causing the surrounding people to exclaim in admiration.

At this moment, the singing and drums finally stopped.

At the last moment when the song and gongs and drums came to an end, a huge red banner was spat out from the lion's head.