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After clearing her throat, Lin Yuan smiled at the crowd below and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the grand opening of Dong Tian.

As the owner and hostess of Dong Tian, I must first thank everyone for being here, and I also guarantee that our cuisine and service will become the most remarkable in the entire capital city.

None of you will be disappointed by visiting us today! "

No sooner had Lin Yuan finished speaking than there was a round of applause and cheers from below, louder than the last. Although many of these people had been paid to come, the commotion at Dong Tian had already attracted many citizens from the capital city.

Moreover, with Princess Anle’s behind-the-scenes operation, naturally, many prestigious guests had shown up to lend their support.

Thus, already quite a few genuine guests had gathered at the Dongtian entrance.

Once Lin Yuan concluded her speech, the crowd who had come to offer their support was already swarming to get into Dong Tian. Shopkeeper Liu and the young attendants were guarding the door, maintaining order to prevent accidental injuries due to the crowd.

At this time, the bouncers were even more energetic and vigilant, fearing that someone with ill intentions from another tavern might come and create trouble.

The ten tall women dressed in cheongsams arranged themselves into queues and entered Dong Tian, four standing at the door welcoming guests, while the others greeted clients in pairs at the stairwells.

In fact, their task was very simple: welcome the guests with a warm smile and when they entered or left, say "Welcome" or "Please come again next time." That was all that was required.

"Yuanyuan, congratulations!"

As Lin Yuan stepped down from the stage, she was greeted by everyone’s congratulations. Tian Hui wore a gentle and likable smile while Xia Zhen appeared somewhat sheepish since his Yi Ran Residence, which he had run before, had never seen such a large turnout.

Seeing his brother’s awkward expression, Xia Zheng moved close in an unkind fashion and teased with a laugh, "Big brother, what do you think of my wife’s Dong Tian? How does it compare to your Yi Ran Residence?"

Xia Zhen, knowing that Xia Zheng was deliberately provoking him, snorted and turned away, taking Tian Hui’s hand to stride into Dong Tian, "The show is not what counts; what matters is how good the food is!"

Tian Hui was momentarily stunned when her husband suddenly took her hand, and then her face turned red, her eyes sparkling.

Although Madam Cheng and Lady Jiang said nothing, they very much agreed with Xia Zhen’s words and nodded with smiles, ready to go in and taste Dong Tian’s signature dishes.

Xia Zheng arched an eyebrow and said nothing, but his smug expression clearly showed tremendous confidence in Dong Tian and Lin Yuan.

"My brother has a point, everyone, please come in and try our signature dishes," Lin Yuan said, extending a hand in invitation and then smiling as she led the group inside.

Madam Cheng and Lady Jiang, who had seen the world not only in the capital city but also all over, had never missed any kind of tavern during their travels. However, upon entering Dong Tian, they were truly astounded.

As soon as they entered, the first thing to catch their eye was an artificial hill with flowing water, below which lay a small pond alive with fish of various colors swimming freely and pleasantly.

This kind of decoration with an artificial hill and flowing water upon entry took Madam Cheng and her companions by surprise.

Lady Jiang, being from Jiangnan, understood the principle that water attracts wealth, so the appearance of the small pond did not surprise her much.

However, her attention was still drawn to the artificial hill because water continuously flowed down from the top.

It was difficult to see where the water originated.

Chen Leyao was the most curious, circling it twice without discovering the secret, and couldn’t help but ask, "Where does the water on this artificial hill come from? How does it keep flowing without stopping?"

Lin Yuan glanced at Xia Zheng, smiled, and actually, this innovation employed the principle of the windmill. Of course, it was her idea, and naturally, Xia Zheng had it made.

"Miss Chen, if you like it, feel free to come and sit by anytime. You won’t find this anywhere else."

Hearing Lin Yuan say this made Chen Leyao even more curious. Thinking of the mirror she had heard about before, she became more excited, "Yuanyuan, is this like the mirror you made yourself? Wow, you are truly clever!"

Tian Hui could certainly be called the biggest beneficiary of the mirror.

Not only did it allow her to be the center of attention during her wedding, but it also earned her the admiration of many young ladies afterwards.

Everyone eagerly came to speak and chat with her, ultimately hoping to bask in her glory and catch a glimpse of that legendary mirror that shone upon all who looked into it.

However, Lady Jiang indeed felt some discomfort in her heart.

Back in Jiangnan, their Chen family was one of the wealthiest households.

What luxury did they lack? Whenever anyone got hold of a fine item, wasn’t it always presented first to the Chen family?

Hmph, now that they had come to the Capital city, not to mention being the first, they hadn’t even ranked second or third.

Looking at her daughter’s appearance, seemingly naive and provincial, and Lin Yuan’s smug smile, Lady Jiang felt even more displeased. If it weren’t for the sake of the Third Prince and the General Mansion’s honor today, she wouldn’t have bothered to attend the opening ceremony of Dong Tian.

"Yaoyao, come here, Mother is a bit tired. Come and help me."

Even though Lady Jiang tried hard to conceal her dissatisfaction, Lin Yuan keenly perceived it.

Chen Leyao obediently came to support Lady Jiang. Lin Wei, standing behind Lady Liu, flashed a look of concern in her eyes and stepped forward to ask a question.

Perhaps because of Lin Yuan’s reason, Lady Jiang, who also harbored little fondness for Lin Wei—known for her ambidextrous embroidery—shook her head indifferently and ignored her.

Watching this scene with a cold eye, Lin Yuan inwardly sneered and decided to ignore Lady Jiang altogether.

"Welcome!"

The tall, welcoming women standing at the entrance greeted the guests with sweet smiles.

Their etiquette was different from that of ordinary women.

They didn’t bow or curtsy, but instead crossed their hands at their lower abdomen and bowed slightly.

This novel form of greeting, combined with their cheongsam dresses, made them appear even more elegant.

Walking past a rockery, the bustling main hall came into view. The layout was the same as before, but the seating by the windows had changed; what used to be wooden tables and chairs had been replaced with benches.

Indeed, the word on everyone’s mind to describe these was ’benches’. But if you asked Lin Yuan, she would call them sofas.

She remembered that whenever she dined out, her favorite places to sit were always the couches.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the first floor is the main hall, and the food is the same throughout. If, in the future, you wish to try the food here, you’re welcome on the first floor.

Oh, and by the way, we have elegant rooms over there, so you don’t need to worry about the environment," Lin Yuan explained as she led everyone towards the second floor, which was where the main attractions were to be introduced.

Indeed, as everyone reached the second floor, their eyes lit up.

Compared to the first floor’s chaos, the second floor seemed to have fewer people.

"This place feels so strange," Tian Hui couldn’t help but mutter in a low voice.

Yes, strange. The rooms on the second floor were all separated, with each side featuring a large sign. The sign on the left read "Five Lakes and Four Seas Pavilion," while the one on the right read "Specialty Pavilion."

Lin Yuan nodded and smiled, "Yes, it is indeed quite strange."

"The Five Lakes and Four Seas Pavilion, as the name implies, contains special dishes from all over the land, north to south.

And this Specialty Pavilion is even more impressive," Lin Yuan chuckled without elaborating on what made it so and left them hanging, "Since you’re all here, why not go and experience a room that interests you? "

The suggestion was very appealing. Everyone had come to dine, so of course, they were eager to go and experience it for themselves.