Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Cheng Chumo touched his round belly, burped, and said with a smile: "Mom, I am really full. The food on the table is too rich. My stomach can hardly hold it."

When Hua Da Jiao heard this, she frowned and glared at Cheng Chumo, "Are you full already? You're such a loser, you're saying you're full before you've even eaten much."

Cheng Chumo quickly stood up, walked over to Hua Da Jiao, pulled her sleeve, and said with a smile: "Mom, I really can't eat anymore. You know, I only have a small appetite."

"Besides, when Dad eats in the palace, he must be eating all kinds of delicacies. I guess he enjoys it even more than me. I won't compete with him, haha."

Hua Da Jiao slapped Cheng Chumo's hand in annoyance and scolded him, "You always make excuses. Your father is accompanying the emperor, how could he be so casual like you."

"Look at you. You usually have a big appetite, but today you're so full after eating so little. If this gets out, people will laugh at us, saying that the men in the Cheng family don't have a good appetite."

Cheng Chumo scratched his head and said helplessly, "Mom, I don't care if others laugh at me or not. I really can't eat anymore right now. If I eat any more, my stomach will burst."

"Please stop nagging me. How about I go out with you for a walk to help you digest your food?"

Hua Da Jiao stopped, gently shook off Cheng Chumo's hand, waved it and said, "I won't go. I've been walking for half a day and I'm tired. I just want to rest in the house."

"You naughty boy, if you want to go, go by yourself. Don't run too far. Come back early."

Cheng Chumo's face fell when he heard this, and he muttered, "Mom, it would be so boring if you don't go. What's the point of me going out alone? Just walk with me."

Hua Da Jiao glared at him angrily and said, "You're already so old, and you still have to be accompanied by your mother. I really don't have the time for that. If you're bored, go play with your brothers and stop bothering me here."

Cheng Chumo sighed helplessly and had to respond: "Okay, Mom, you take a good rest. I'll go out for a walk and come back soon. Don't worry about me."

Having said that, he walked out of the house dejectedly, and before leaving, he did not forget to look back at Hua Da Jiao.

Seeing that she was already sitting on the chair, he slowly walked out of the yard and headed towards the street outside.

At the Qin Mansion, Qin Huaidao put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth with his hand, and suddenly thought of Yu Yu's family in his mind. He remembered that they had agreed before to go to Yu Yu's house and go to the lantern festival together.

His eyes suddenly lit up, and he stood up and said to his family members, "Dad, Mom, I'm full. I agreed with Yuyu and the others that I should go to their house now."

"Then let's go to the Lantern Festival together. I heard it's very lively today, with lots of fun and interesting things to see."

Qin Qiong looked at his son's impatient look and said jokingly with a smile: "You kid, you get excited when you hear that you can go out and play. Go ahead, but don't play too late. Remember to come back early."

Qin Huaidao nodded repeatedly and replied, "I know, Dad, I know what's going on. I won't be back too late."

After saying that, he walked quickly out of the house, tidying up his clothes as he walked, his steps very brisk.

After going out, Qin Huaidao quickened his pace and headed towards Yu Yu's house. Along the way, he saw that many houses on the street were bustling with activity, with adults and children gathered together, eating moon cakes or talking about interesting things.

Qin Huaidao hurried to Yu Yu's house. As soon as he reached the corner of the street, he saw Cheng Chumo strolling slowly with a leisurely look.

Qin Huaidao hurriedly took a few quick steps forward, patted Cheng Chumo on the shoulder, and asked with a smile, "Where are you going?"

Cheng Chumo was startled by the sudden slap. He turned around and saw that it was Qin Huaidao, so he smiled and replied, "Hi, I just finished my meal and came out to digest it."

As he spoke, he reached out and rubbed his belly, looking very naive.

Qin Huaidao raised his eyebrows after hearing this and jokingly said, "Oh, with your appetite, you're full after eating so little today?"

"I thought you were going to Yuyu's house. Didn't we agree to go to her house and then go to the Lantern Festival together?"

Cheng Chumo was stunned at first, then he slapped his head and said angrily, "Yes, yes, I came out to digest my food. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it."

"Look at my memory. I was so busy trying to digest my food that I almost forgot about something so important."

Qin Huaidao couldn't help laughing and said jokingly, "You are such a generous guy! The lantern festival has been on my mind all the way here."

"I thought it must be very lively, with all kinds of lanterns, snacks, and fun acrobatics. It must be fun. You almost missed it."

Cheng Chumo smiled and scratched his head, saying, "I haven't missed it yet, thanks to you for reminding me. Let's go, let's go to Yuyu's house now."

"I'm already looking forward to the Lantern Festival. I heard there are more styles of lanterns this year than in previous years. Many are carefully crafted by skilled craftsmen and are so beautiful."

As they talked, they quickened their pace and walked towards Yu Yu's house.

At this time, the streets are filled with the atmosphere of Mid-Autumn Festival. Red lanterns are hung at the doors of many houses. The soft light is sprinkled on the ground, as if a warm red carpet has been laid on the streets.

There were children laughing and playing on the street, holding small rabbit lanterns in their hands, chasing each other, and their silver bell-like laughter echoed in the air.

Cheng Chumo looked at the lively scene and said with emotion: "This Mid-Autumn Festival is different. There is a festive atmosphere everywhere. I feel like I am full of joy."

Qin Huaidao nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's not so lively on weekdays. It's only during festivals like this that everyone gets together and it's lively and lively. When we get to Yuyu's house later, it will definitely be more interesting to go to the lantern festival together."

As they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the entrance of the alley where Yu Yu's house was, and from afar they could see lights coming from Yu Yu's yard.

Cheng Chumo rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "Let's go quickly. I guess Yuyu and the others are getting impatient. We can't keep them waiting too long."

Qin Huaidao also quickened his pace. The two smiled at each other and walked towards Yu Yu's house with full anticipation.

When Yu Yu heard the noise coming from the door, she hurried out. When she saw Qin Huaidao and Cheng Chumo, her eyes lit up.

A bright smile spread across her face, and she shouted happily, "You're here! I was just talking about it, and I was afraid you had forgotten it."