Chapter 818 Leisurely Afternoon Tea
Rice Flower Civic Center.
A new store has opened next to the "Nanyuan" dumpling store.
As expected, the pastry shop "Maria", which had been tightly surrounded by decoration cloth for a long time, was the little surprise that Natsumi Kosaka had carefully prepared and hidden for so long.
The green egg on the sign is the egg of memories made by her great-grandfather himself.
The front of the shop is now filled with flower baskets, the decoration is simple and elegant, and a variety of exquisite desserts are displayed in the window.
Through the bright glass, you can clearly see the two girls, Xiaolan and Sonoko, who are busy as hell. They ignore their own dumpling shop and enthusiastically help entertain customers in the pastry shop next door.
"Wow, so many people!" Mingmei said in surprise.
There was a long queue in front of the store. Most of them were customers who were lured here after having dinner at the dumpling shop next door. Of course, there were also many passers-by who were simply attracted by the rich aroma of the desserts.
Hanyu Kusunoki walked over holding Ai and immediately attracted attention.
"Look! There's a handsome guy!" a sharp-eyed girl suddenly shouted.
“Where, where?... Oh my god, there’s such a handsome guy!!!” A burst of exclamations suddenly sounded in the crowd.
"Hey, isn't this the mascot of the dumpling shop next door?" Someone recognized Hanyu Kusunoki and said with sudden enlightenment.
"It seems to be true. I also have his limited edition doll..." another fan responded excitedly.
"The little girl in his arms is so pretty too!" Someone else turned his gaze to Xiao Ai and expressed sincere admiration.
Hearing the discussions, the little girl shrank into his arms uncomfortably. Hanyu Nan patted her back soothingly and walked straight into the store.
Xia Mei, who was busy at the cash register, looked up and saw them. Her rare gray eyes lit up instantly: "Nan Jun! You are here!"
She shouted excitedly and hurried over.
Today, Xia Mei was wearing a spotless white chef's uniform, with her brown hair tied up in a high ponytail that swayed gently as she walked. She looked both capable and sweet, exuding a unique charm.
"Congratulations on the opening." Hanyu Kusunoki smiled and said, "This is a gift."
Mingmei handed over the gift box at the right time.
Xia Mei took it and when she saw the ice rose on it, she opened her eyes wide in surprise: "This is..."
"A little magic." Hanyu Kusunoki winked.
The princess understood immediately.
After all, she is now a worldly person and is no longer the little princess who was frightened to tears by the sudden appearance of wolf ears when she ate the snacks brought by Hanyu Nan for the first time.
Kosaka Natsumi carefully touched the ice rose, and after confirming that it really would not melt, a bright smile spread across her face: "It's so beautiful! Thank you, Nan-kun!"
She couldn't wait to open the gift box, and was pleasantly surprised when she saw the macarons inside: "Sister Mingmei's craftsmanship? It looks amazing!"
Mingmei smiled modestly: "It's just a small token of my appreciation."
Well, in front of a real pastry master, it is still necessary to be humble.
"come on in!"
Xia Mei greeted them warmly, "I specially saved a seat for you."
She led the three of them to a private seat by the window in the store, which had a wide view and allowed them to clearly see people coming and going on the street. At the same time, it cleverly avoided the sight of most customers, creating a relatively private and comfortable atmosphere.
Xiaolan and Sonoko also came over: "Nan, you are here!"
Yuanzi pouted angrily and said in a pretended angry tone, "Did you know that Xia Mei's shop is right next to our dumpling shop?"
Hanyu Kusunoki chuckled: "I didn't say I knew it~"
"Nan!"
"Hahahaha~"
Looking at the angry Sonoko, Hanyu Kusunoki couldn't help but laugh out loud, and even the gentle Mingmei laughed along.
Miss Sonoko thought about how someone had opened a store right under her nose and she hadn't noticed it at all. The more she thought about it, the stupider she felt and she almost cried out of anger.
Natsumi Kosaka looked at Hanyu Kusunoki playing with the other girls, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
The reason why she opened the store here is actually very simple. She just wanted to be closer to the person she loves. Being able to see him every day and share every bit of life with him is an extremely happy thing for her.
Now it seems that my original choice was indeed correct.
Hanyu Kusunoki placed Ai in her arms on the seat, and the little girl immediately returned to her cold look, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at the desserts in the display cabinet.
Xia Mei noticed her gaze and said with a smile, "What do you want to eat, Ai? I'll treat you."
"no!"
Ai-chan turned her head away, "I'm just... analyzing the nutritional content."
"Yes, yes, yes~" Xia Mei suppressed her laughter, "Then do you want to help your sister "analyze" the newly made strawberry cake?"
Xiao Ai: “…”
In the end, under the gaze of everyone, the tsundere loli nodded "reluctantly".
Xia Mei quickly brought over some signature desserts and black tea.
Hanyu Nan tasted the tiramisu and raised an eyebrow in surprise: "It tastes good. Your cooking skills have improved a lot compared to before."
"Really?" Xia Mei asked expectantly.
“Well, the ratio of coffee to wine is just right,” Hanyu Kusunoki commented, “and the cream is also very light.”
Xia Mei was as happy as a child who had been praised: "I learned this from an Italian master when I was in Russia!"
Xiaolan and Sonoko also praised it highly.
Although Ai didn't say anything, her little fork never stopped eating and she quickly finished most of the strawberry cake.
Hanyu Kusunoki looked at this scene and nodded with satisfaction.
Very good, maid, loli, girl, movie queen, musician, scientist, pastry chef, lawyer...
The configuration of my girls is becoming more and more perfect.
Ahem, let me make it clear here that he is definitely not coveting the beauty of the mixed-race princess Kosaka Natsumi. He just simply admires her craftsmanship and wants to hire a pastry chef for the villa.
The gourmet cell baking oven can only achieve the greatest effect in the hands of the other party.
..........
Just as everyone was leisurely enjoying afternoon tea, the door of the shop was pushed open again with a creaky sound, and a crisp and familiar voice was heard:
"Wow! It smells so good!"
Everyone turned around and saw Yukiko walking in with her arm around Vermouth. Both of them were wearing sunglasses, but their outstanding temperament could not be concealed.
Yukiko exudes a lively and agile charm without losing her mature charm, while Vermouth is like a rose in the dark night, elegant and with a hint of mysterious temptation.
"Yukiko...Auntie?" Xiaolan stood up in surprise.
When Yukiko saw them, she immediately took off her sunglasses: "Xiaolan! What a coincidence! But I would rather you call me sister."
Xiaolan: “…”
Actually, if you really think about it, Yukiko should call Xiaolan "sister".
From mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to sisters, the story in between can be written into a novel.