A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Chapter 677 Delivery Revolution Poster

By this time, the customers who had bought cakes had sold out and left. A waiter came up to her enthusiastically and said, "Miss, what would you like to order?"

Guier smiled and said, "I'm here to see if there are any freshly baked mung bean cakes. My mother loves the ones here the most." As she spoke, she pretended to choose cakes, but her eyes were searching the store for the contact person.

At that moment, a middle-aged woman who was tidying the shelves looked up, exchanged glances with Gui'er, and nodded slightly. Gui'er knew this was the person she was looking for. While the clerk wasn't paying attention, she quickly pulled a flyer from her bag and stuffed it between two packages of pastries on the shelf.

The middle-aged woman approached the shelf unnoticed, took the flyer, and stuffed it into her apron pocket. Then, she picked up a package of osmanthus cakes, walked over to Gui'er, and whispered, "Thank you, child."

Guier responded with a smile: "It's my duty." Then she paid the money, picked up the pastries she had bought, and left the pastry shop calmly.

After returning to the Sha Mansion with the snacks they had bought, Gui'er shared some with everyone. As the lady ate, she said, "The snacks here are really good. I've never had freshly baked ones like this before. From now on, if we have anything to do at home, we can order from this place."

Guier said happily, "Yes, I think their dim sum is well-made. It's especially sweet and delicious. And they're doing very well." If Shrimp Tiger kept getting dim sum from this bakery, she'd have a reason to frequent it, which would be beneficial to her work.

The next day, she returned to school and learned that Xu Wenjie and Miss Shen had delivered flyers very smoothly the day before. Everyone was very happy that their work was finally getting underway.

From then on, in addition to studying hard and reading some medical books in her spare time, Gui'er also took on an important job: helping to transport printed materials from underground printing points.

You will feel nervous the first one or two times, but you will get used to it after a few times.

Soon, Xu Wenjie told them, "Our superiors are very pleased with our work. They said that since the last printing station was destroyed, our printing and publicity work has been without supplies. Now we have finally filled the gap, and they are giving us a verbal commendation."

Gui'er was very happy to hear this, even happier than she was when she got her good grades. She felt that although what she was doing now was not a big deal, she believed in the butterfly effect and believed that she should have contributed to changing the world invisibly.

After she got busy, she didn't pay much attention to Miss Tian and Jinbao. Although they were still fighting openly and secretly, Guier had no time to care about them. She didn't care either.

It was Sunday, and Sha Yanyao was suddenly in a very good mood. He woke up everyone in the family early in the morning and said he wanted to go to the restaurant for breakfast.

Gui'er was still surprised. Since she came to Nanjing, she had never gone anywhere to have fun, let alone go to a teahouse.

But everyone else was already packing up and getting ready to leave, so she hurried to get ready as well.

Sha Yanyao was the driver, his wife was sitting in the passenger seat, Miss Tian, ​​Gui'er, and the nanny holding the young master were squeezed in the back seat.

Miss Tian said angrily, "Why are you so rich all of a sudden? You're going to the restaurant for breakfast. You're not feeling guilty about fooling around outside, are you coming here to make up for it?"

Before Sha Yanyao could say anything, his wife turned to Miss Tian and said, "You're being overly suspicious. As the head of the family, isn't it natural for him to take his family out for a bit of fun occasionally?"

Afterward, they arrived at a prestigious restaurant near their home. The entrance was immediately greeted by a bustling atmosphere. The restaurant's exterior was a classic Republican-era style, with an imposing vermilion gate. Above, a black-and-gold plaque inscribed with the bold, powerful characters "Yue Lai Lou" (Yue Lai Lou) hung. On either doorpost, a couplet was inscribed: "The fragrance of fine food and wine spreads thousands of miles; the elegant dining halls attract guests from all directions," a testament to the restaurant's heritage and confidence.

Upon entering the restaurant, the interior is truly breathtaking. Several magnificent crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, their shimmering crystals reflecting a soft light, illuminating the entire hall. The walls surrounding the hall are covered with exquisite calligraphy and paintings, ranging from freehand landscapes to detailed depictions of flowers and birds, adding a touch of refined cultural flair to the restaurant. The tables and chairs are crafted from high-quality mahogany, boasting a solid texture and delicate grain. Covered with clean, tidy white tablecloths, they create a simple yet elegant atmosphere.

By this time, the restaurant was already bustling with activity. The diners ranged from businessmen in suits and ties to scholars in long robes and jackets, and even ordinary people with their families. The sounds of conversation and laughter, along with the waiters' calls, blended together to create a symphony of everyday life. The air was filled with the aroma of a variety of delicacies: sweet, salty, and spicy, blending together to tantalize everyone's taste buds.

The waiter led them to a private window seat. As soon as they were seated, the waiter enthusiastically handed them the menu. Sha Yanyao took it and ordered a few of the signature breakfast dishes. Soon, the dishes arrived at the table in a flowing stream. The first thing that caught his eye was a basket of exquisite crab roe soup dumplings, their thin, cicada-wing-like skin enveloping tender crab meat and a savory broth. With a gentle bite, the broth instantly burst in the mouth, the crab aroma overflowing, leaving a lasting aftertaste. Next came a plate of jade-colored steamed buns, their green skin hinting at the aroma of wheat, and the filling, made of fresh vegetables, was sweet and refreshing, offering a refreshing contrast to the greasiness of the crab roe soup dumplings. Then there was the bowl of pan-fried dumplings, fried to a golden crisp on the bottom. The filling was plump and juicy, and the accompanying dish of fragrant vinegar added a unique flavor. Also on the table were several bowls of steaming white porridge, thick and smooth, with each grain plump and fragrant.

As everyone was enjoying their meal, Guier caught a glimpse of two familiar figures from the corner of her eye. They were the middle-aged men who had greeted Zhou Huifang in the cafe that day.

They walked over quickly, their faces filled with respectful smiles. One of the slightly overweight men spoke first, "Assistant Shat, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to see you here."

Sha Yanyao nodded slightly, revealing a polite smile: "Lao Zhang, Lao Zhao, are you coming for breakfast too?"

The man called Lao Zhang quickly responded: "Yes, Master, we just finished our mission and stopped by here to eat something."

Another old Zhao chimed in. Sha Yanyao exchanged a few pleasantries: "Is the mission going well lately?"

Old Zhang smiled and replied, "Thanks to Assistant Minister, everything went smoothly." Then, the two men respectfully greeted the lady before turning and leaving.