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Meng Yuhuai hadn't visited the Lianshun Escort Agency for several days, and although he knew there wouldn't be any issues, he couldn't help but be concerned, so he led his old horse Blackie into the city early the next morning.
Hua Xiaomai had fed Little Walnut and helped Meng's mother tidy up the house inside and out, and then she also went to Daoxiang Garden.
It was still early, but the restaurant was already bustling with activity. Everyone seemed to be full of energy, busy sweeping around, checking and organizing the vegetables and meat that had been delivered that morning, and continuously transporting them to the kitchen.
Chun Xi was watering the trumpet vines at the entrance when she turned around and saw Hua Xiaomai. She immediately smiled broadly, tossed aside the watering can, and cheerfully greeted her, teasing, "Wow, look who's back! You brought back the top prize for Daoxiang Garden at the Eight Treasures Conference; we've all basked in your glory!"
