Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 126: Thank You Gift

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Upon hearing the transparent pricing, Wen Nian felt a sense of relief. While it might be a bit more expensive, she recognized the value of the experience. After all, it wasn’t often that she had the opportunity to indulge in such high-quality cuisine.

After placing their order for three main dishes, Wen Nian excused herself from the private room and made her way towards the washroom.

The washroom was compact in size, exuding a subtle yet elegant fragrance that masked any unpleasant odors. It was so well-scented that one couldn’t detect any typical restroom smells.

Wen Nian washed her hands and prepared to leave.

“Young lady.”

As Wen Nian glanced up at the mirror, she was startled to see a partially opened bathroom door and a head peering through, seemingly suspended in the air, observing her.

“All!” Wen Nian exclaimed in fear, her immediate reaction being to swiftly turn around and fix her gaze on the other person.

Zhao Jiao, realizing the fright she had caused Wen Nian, swiftly made herself visible once more. “Don’t be scared. I’m a human!” she reassured.

Wen Nian gently patted her chest to calm herself down, taking a few deep breaths. After noticing that the other person was a beautiful young woman in her early thirties, she composed herself and politely inquired, “Hello, may I ask what brings you here?”

Zhao Jiao flashed an awkward smile and asked, “Do you happen to have any sanitary pads?”

Wen Nian shook her head, indicating that she didn’t have any sanitary pads with her. Since her menstrual cycle was usually predictable, she didn’t typically carry them in her bag. She then inquired, “Are you here with a friend?”

Zhao Jiao shook her head and gazed at Wen Nian. “I came here alone today,” she replied.

Upon witnessing the situation, Wen Nian found herself uncertain about how to initiate a conversation. After a brief moment of hesitation, she decided to probe, “Would you like me to help you buy a sanitary pad?”

Zhao Jiao expressed her gratitude immediately, saying, “That would be a great help, young lady. Thank you so much!”

Wen Nian sensed that the other party had been anticipating her offer. However, she realized that it was a simple matter. Girl help girl!

Wen Nian inquired about the brand of sanitary pads that Zhao Jiao preferred and promptly left the roast duck restaurant.

Zhao Jiao and her best friend had made plans to enjoy roast duck together that day. However, to her surprise, they were left waiting as her friend failed to show up. Wen Sheng, the owner of the restaurant, had peculiar rules in place. If someone failed to make an appointment more than three times, they were prohibited from returning. Despite being a shareholder in the establishment, Zhao Jiao hesitated to challenge these unusual regulations.

However, to Zhao Jiao’s dismay, her menstrual cycle unexpectedly arrived earlier than anticipated, catching her completely off guard.

With the shop being sparsely populated on a daily basis and lacking waitstaff, Zhao Jiao found herself fortunate that day. It didn’t take long before a kind-hearted girl entered the shop.

After approximately half an hour, Wen Nian handed a sanitary pad to Zhao Jiao and kindly said, “Here you go, Auntie. Is there anything else 1 can assist you with?”

Zhao Jiao accepted the items and observed the gentle and graceful young girl standing before her. In that moment, she couldn’t help but find her pleasing to the eye. It’s unfortunate that she had given birth to a son instead of a daughter.

Zhao Jiao smiled and looked at Wen Nian. “How much did you spend? I’ll transfer it to you now.”

Since Zhao Jiao didn’t have any relatives or friends present, she felt it was necessary to reimburse Wen Nian for the cost of the sanitary pads. Wen Nian, however, didn’t hesitate and presented the receipt to Zhao Jiao. She opened her WeChat app and handed it over, saying, “Auntie, it comes to a total of 28 yuan.”

Zhao Jiao promptly transferred the money without hesitation, and with a smile, Wen Nian bid her farewell and departed.

After tidying up, Zhao Jiao approached the reception desk and gestured toward the direction Wen Nian had left. She said, “Which private room did that young lady come from? Please give her a 10% discount as a token of gratitude for her assistance. Let her know it’s a thank-you gift.”

With the understanding that a 10% discount would amount to saving a few hundred yuan, Zhao Jiao believed that this gesture was already a generous gift.

Manager Wang quickly recognized the person Zhao Jiao was referring to. “That lady is in a private room at Osmanthus Pavilion. It was reserved for her by your son.”

Zhao Jiao approached the front desk and noticed the note attached behind the appointment form. As she read it, her beautiful peach blossom eyes narrowed, and a hint of intrigue flickered in her gaze.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Jiao spoke up, “Shen Jun mentioned that he would cover the cost of the meal at Osmanthus Pavilion if it exceeds 600 yuan?”

Manager Wang nodded seriously.

As Zhao Jiao left the restaurant and got into her car, she couldn’t shake off her disbelief. Her normally cold and distant son had booked a private room for a girl and secretly paid for their meal without informing her.

Observing how Shen Jun would occasionally interact with girls around him, Zhao Jiao couldn’t help but think that if it weren’t for those fleeting conversations, she would have believed that the Shen family’s lineage would end with this generation.

Rolling her eyes playfully, Zhao Jiao couldn’t help but wear a mischievous smile as she reached for her phone and dialed Shen Jun’s number.

Shen Jun casually picked up the call from Zhao Jiao and greeted her with a simple “Mom.”

Zhao Jiao, concealing her excitement, spoke to Shen Jun in her usual tone. “Son, do you remember Auntie Ji’s little sister, Tingting? She used to always follow you around and revolve around you. Her family has recently moved back from overseas. When you come back during the winter break, why don’t you take her around the capital to help her get familiar with the city? The country has changed so much, and after being away for over ten years, she feels like the capital is unfamiliar..”