Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s

Chapter 547: Chapter 540: Niu Guiyuan’s Comeback

Sisi decided to first return to Shanghai for a visit, as she hadn’t been back for many years. Most importantly, she wanted to take Old Man and Granny Zhao to Shanghai to relax, travel around, and lighten their mood.

Although Old Man and Granny Zhao claimed they no longer cared about Tian Lili, they couldn’t truly let go. Every time Tian Lili created trouble, the elderly couple would eat half a bowl less of food.

There are direct flights from Capital City to Shanghai, which are very convenient. They could have breakfast in Capital City in the morning and arrive at Shanghai Sisi Garden by noon.

In the past few days, Sisi and Tian Xinhua took the elderly couple and the child to visit various places in Shanghai, and even stopped by Tian Manxing’s home. Tian Manxing and his spouse have retired, but Hu Dingbei was rehired by the shipyard due to his strong business capabilities.

Hu Yaohan and Zhou Yali, as a couple, have aged a lot compared to fifteen years ago, with their hair now white. However, their health remains good, and they can still go dancing at the park daily thanks to the supply of He Family’s medicinal wine.

After graduation, all three Hu brothers returned to work in Shanghai, and they have now established their own families. Life at the Hu Family is peaceful and happy, no longer chaotic as before when no one could find peace.

That day, the Old Man was playing chess at the Hu Family with Hu Yaohan, and Granny Zhao went shopping with Zhou Yali. Women’s enthusiasm for shopping never wanes with age.

Meanwhile, Sisi and Tian Xinhua took Du Du to visit Niu Guiyuan, whom they hadn’t seen for many years. Niu Guiyuan’s change was the most surprising to Sisi.

Back then, Niu Guiyuan willingly worked as a nanny in Junjun’s adoptive parents’ home for her son, doing so for four years as Junjun attended elementary school, until his adoptive parents decided not to let Niu Guiyuan continue and asked her to resign.

It seems that Junjun’s adoptive family had discovered something off about Niu Guiyuan?

Niu Guiyuan couldn’t bear to part, having spent all day every day with Junjun for four years; her son was her life. So, she revealed her identity, expressing her desire to take Junjun back, but she had neither money nor influence; how could she compete with Junjun’s adoptive parents?

After separating from Junjun, Niu Guiyuan was heartbroken, hardly wanting to live on. Niu Sanxian had scolded her, even beaten her, but it was all in vain.

Eventually, it was Mo Ye who persuaded Niu Guiyuan. Mo Ye simply said, "Your son is still alive and well. What do you have to be sad about? As long as you have more money and power than them, do you really fear you can’t get what you want?"

It was this remark that moved Niu Guiyuan, transforming her from a self-pitying woman into a powerhouse businesswoman.

He Xuewen, unable to bear seeing his friend’s daughter so disheartened and encouraged by Mo Ye, decided to provide the funding, while Niu’s family provided the expertise. Together, they opened a restaurant managed by Niu Guiyuan, named Niu Family Private Restaurant, with Niu Sanxian’s four sons and grandsons as the chefs.

Now, Niu Family Private Restaurant has opened its fifth branch in Shanghai. Niu Guiyuan has become a self-confident, strong businesswoman. She also legally regained custody of her son Junjun, and leads a very happy life.

Of course, concerning Junjun’s adoptive parents, Niu Guiyuan still lets Junjun visit them often. After all, they genuinely cared for Junjun, and if it weren’t for them adopting Junjun back then, it’s uncertain where he might have ended up. For this, Niu Guiyuan is always grateful.

Niu Guiyuan also promised them that in the future, she would let Junjun take care of them in their old age, fulfilling the duties and obligations of an adopted child, making peace between the two families.

Niu Guiyuan was in charge of the fifth restaurant. She wore a dark blue suit and skirt, her hair styled into a bun, exuding an air of brisk efficiency.

"Ah Nan is here? Come, have a seat, I’ll get you some ice water." Niu Guiyuan’s eyes brightened when she saw Sisi, and her smile warmed.

"Sister Guiyuan, don’t be so polite, we just came to check on you," Sisi laughed.

Niu Guiyuan didn’t respond, she directly took out two bottles of soda from the fridge and said to the cashier, "Put it on my tab."

Du Du, eyeing the soda, was craving it badly and stared at the bottles with longing. Sisi let Tian Xinhua drink most of it first, then handed the remaining bit to Du Du, encouraging him to hold it and drink slowly.

"Wow, Du Du has grown so big? He looks like his dad, really robust," Niu Guiyuan was delighted to see the strapping Du Du and scooped him up, endlessly amused by him.

"Sister Guiyuan, where’s Junjun?" Sisi asked.

"Junjun goes to the countryside as soon as he’s on vacation. He likes staying with his maternal grandparents, doesn’t like staying in Shanghai," Niu Guiyuan replied while playing with Du Du.

"It seems Junjun still remembers the care Uncle Niu and Niu Mumu gave him when he was little!"

Sisi’s remark deeply resonated with Niu Guiyuan, "Yeah, don’t think he was too young at that time; he knew very well who genuinely cared for him and who had malicious intentions."

Niu Guiyuan seemed to think of something, her brows slightly furrowed, but she quickly smiled again and chatted about family matters with Sisi.

"Uncle He says Shanghai can support up to six Niu’s Restaurants, any more and the market will be saturated, I plan to open one in Sui City this year, exhaust our nearby cities first, then expand to other provinces, spreading Niu’s cuisine nationwide."

Niu Guiyuan was very confident, her eyes sparkling with passion, Sisi laughed, "That sounds great, if I ever get tired of cooking, I can just go eat at a restaurant you’ve opened, it’s both delicious and convenient."

"Ah Nan, you really talk nonsense sometimes, your family is the biggest shareholder of Niu’s Restaurant, eating at your own restaurant means you can come and eat whenever you want."

Niu Guiyuan seemed to take Sisi’s words to heart, thought for a moment, then said, "How about I start with a branch in Capital City? That way, you and Uncle He will have a place to dine, right, why didn’t I think of that? So, I won’t start with Sui City for now, I’ll get Capital City going first."

Sisi was just speaking casually, but now she was intrigued too, not just because she wanted to eat Niu’s cuisine, but because Capital City, being the capital, is filled with restaurants of various cuisines. If Niu’s cuisine could establish a foothold there, the benefits would go beyond just financial gains.

"Great, let’s proceed with both Sui City and Capital City. If money is an issue, I’ve got some, and I’ve got places ready, as long as the chefs can guarantee quality," Sisi fully supported the idea.

"Don’t worry about the chefs, my nephews have all completed their training, and my four brothers have trained quite a few apprentices too, we have enough hands to help."

Niu Guiyuan, also a doer, immediately took up the abacus and began calculating funds upon hearing Sisi mention that the places were ready. Sisi joined to help, while Tian Xinhua shook his head and carried his son to the kitchen to find something to eat.

It was peak lunch hour at the restaurant, and Niu Guiyuan even personally went to serve tables. Sisi simply joined in to help, busy and enjoying it. Niu Guiyuan told her off a few times, but seeing Sisi refuse to listen, she let her be.

Sisi was carrying a bowl of Mrs. Song’s fish soup upstairs. Originally, Niu Guiyuan was supposed to deliver it, but it was too busy downstairs, and she couldn’t get away, so Sisi volunteered to deliver the soup.

204!

This is the place, Sisi first knocked on the door of the private room a few times, heard an "Come in," then pushed the door and entered, her eyes immediately popping out.