The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room, adding a warm atmosphere to the entire villa. After washing up, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han each took out a cup of crystal-clear spiritual spring water from their spatial storage and drank it gently. Then, they changed into clean clothes, took out some simple breakfast from their spatial storage, ate it hastily, and then leisurely went downstairs.

As soon as they stepped out of the villa, the two noticed that the pharmacy staff seemed to be still asleep, and even their usual busy figures were nowhere to be seen. Chen Mengyao had a sudden idea and suggested, "The weather is so nice today, why don't we drive around for a bit and then come back? We can get some fresh air and pretend we just came back from an outing. That way, no one will suspect anything."

“Okay, we’re not in a hurry anyway.” Ouyang Han smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

So they drove slowly around the nearby streets. When they parked the car back in front of the villa, they opened the door and heard bursts of laughter coming from the dining room—the pharmacy staff had already started having breakfast. The two exchanged a smile, and with perfect understanding, walked into the villa and went straight to the sofa in the living room.

As Chen Mengyao sorted out her thoughts, she considered the arrangements for tonight's banquet. "Yichen," she turned to Ouyang Han, "the number of servants in the villa is a bit insufficient right now. I'm thinking of hiring a few professional chefs to help prepare tonight's feast. What do you think?"

After a moment's thought, Ouyang Han nodded and said, "That's a good idea. After all, there are quite a few people we need to entertain today."

After gaining Ouyang Han's approval, Chen Mengyao immediately called the culinary experts, asking them to recommend several highly skilled chefs. Soon, they provided several names—the head chef teams of certain five-star hotels. These hotels were said to offer exceptional dishes, with top-notch presentation and taste. Chen Mengyao was overjoyed and decided to personally visit the hotels to discuss cooperation with the owners.

A dozen minutes later, the pharmacy employees finished their breakfast and came to the lobby. Chen Mengyao warmly greeted them and asked how their studies had gone over the past two days.

"Mr. Chen, we're learning very well!" a young employee replied excitedly.

"Very good, keep it up! On the eighth day, I will arrange for everyone to go to a pharmacy for a field exercise so that you can truly experience the actual operation process of a pharmacy." Chen Mengyao's tone was encouraging, and her gaze swept over everyone, making everyone feel her attention.

Everyone nodded in agreement. Just then, Lin Junkai walked into the lobby with another colleague. He greeted him with a smile, "Good morning, Mengyao. This is my colleague, Li Wentao. I took the day off today and brought him along to help you train your employees."

"Welcome, welcome! Jun Kai, you've worked hard." Chen Mengyao stood up and went to greet him, her smile sincere and warm. "Mr. Li, is this your first time here? I hope you feel at home here. I've already instructed the servants to take good care of you. Please let them know if you need anything."

"Thank you for your hospitality, Ms. Chen. We will." Li Wentao replied politely, a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

After arranging for the two to continue their training, Chen Mengyao turned to Lin Junkai and added, "We will be hosting a small dinner tonight, and we would appreciate it if you could bring your colleagues to enjoy our achievements."

"I'll definitely be there! Don't worry, Mengyao, I'll make sure everyone attends on time." Lin Junkai readily agreed, his tone full of trust and expectation.

After explaining everything, Chen Mengyao turned to Ouyang Han and said, "Let's go, we need to leave quickly, or we'll run out of time."

"No problem, I can give you some suggestions on the menu on the way," Ouyang Han joked, a relaxed smile on his lips.

"That's great, I definitely need your advice." Chen Mengyao smiled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. The two left the villa hand in hand, embarking on a new journey as the morning light shone through.

Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han first arrived at the Starlight Hotel. Upon entering, they were immediately drawn to the elegant decor of the lobby. They went straight to the front desk and asked how to find the hotel owner. The receptionist smiled and told them, "The owner is in his office on the second floor. Please follow me." Led by the receptionist, they arrived at a spacious and bright office on the second floor.

"Hello, we'd like to ask you for a favor," Chen Mengyao said politely. A middle-aged man sitting behind the desk looked up at the two of them and asked, "How can I help you?"

Chen Mengyao organized her thoughts and said, "We plan to host a buffet dinner at my villa and invite our friends. We hope to invite some of the best chefs from your hotel to serve us."

After listening, the hotel owner thought for a moment and said, "How many chefs do you need exactly? Our hotel is quite busy, and I'm afraid we can't spare too many chefs. Are there any other special requirements?"

Ouyang Han continued, "We'll probably need four chefs, mainly responsible for hot dishes, cold dishes, desserts, and drinks. As for the flavors, we hope to be able to cater to both Chinese and Western styles."

The hotel owner nodded, indicating his understanding: "I understand. So, what are your considerations regarding the price?"

The group began discussing the price and, after some negotiation, finally reached an agreement. Chen Mengyao took out her phone, added the hotel owner on WeChat, and paid a partial deposit via WeChat transfer. "The remaining balance will be settled after the banquet, is that alright?" she added.

The hotel owner nodded in agreement: "No problem, we will arrange for the best chef to go there and make sure you are satisfied."

After saying goodbye to the owner of the Starlight Hotel, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han rushed to their second hotel—the Emerald Lake Hotel. This hotel was famous for its exquisite Cantonese cuisine, so they specifically chose it as one of the locations to search for a chef.

Upon arriving at the hotel, they found the owner again and explained their purpose. This time, the conversation was much more relaxed and pleasant.

“Your idea is very interesting,” the owner of the Emerald Lake Hotel said with a smile. “However, our chef is quite busy lately, and we don’t know if he can find the time.”

Chen Mengyao quickly explained, "Actually, it only takes an afternoon, and we only need three or four chefs from your kitchen. We will provide all the necessary facilities and materials, so you don't need to worry at all."

After a brief exchange, the owner of Cuihu Hotel agreed to send several excellent chefs to participate in the dinner, and the price was also agreed upon. Before leaving, he also enthusiastically recommended several signature dishes for the two to consider.

Next, they went to a third hotel—the Blue Whale Hotel. This hotel is known for its innovative fusion cuisine, making it a perfect place to add some novelty to their dinner.

The owner of the Blue Whale Hotel, a young woman, listened to their request and asked curiously, "Why did you choose to host the dinner at home instead of booking a private room at our hotel?"

Chen Mengyao replied with a smile, "Because we feel that this creates a better atmosphere and allows our friends to experience a unique way of dining."

The owner of the Blue Whale Hotel was clearly very interested in the idea and immediately decided to support it. He even offered to provide some decorative plating tools to make the entire dinner look more professional.

Finally, they arrived at the fourth hotel—the Sky Hotel. This was a high-end hotel highly recommended by food experts, and its head chef had won numerous international awards. Although the chefs here were very expensive, Chen Mengyao still mustered up the courage to knock on the boss's office door to ensure the quality of the dinner.

The owner of the Sky Hotel appeared exceptionally meticulous, carefully inquiring about the specific scale, budget, and menu requirements for the banquet. Upon learning that Chen Mengyao had already contacted several other hotels, he hesitated slightly before saying, "In that case, we can only send one head chef with two assistants. We hope we won't disappoint you."

Chen Mengyao nodded gratefully: "Thank you so much for your trust. We will definitely cooperate well and strive to make a perfect dinner."

After confirming that all the recommended hotel chefs had been found, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to return to the villa. However, on the way back, Chen Mengyao suddenly thought, "A simple buffet seems to lack a sense of ceremony. Why don't we buy some decorations and flowers to decorate the villa?"

Ouyang Han nodded in agreement: "Good idea! This will make the whole environment more cozy."

So, they first went to a well-known flower shop nearby. Upon entering, the fragrant aroma of flowers was invigorating. Chen Mengyao was immediately drawn to the various brightly colored flowers. She selected several classic blooms, including roses, lilies, and baby's breath, and also chose a few small potted plants to grow in her garden.

Seeing how much she had bought, the florist couldn't help but tease her, "Looks like tonight's dinner party must be really important. Would you like us to help deliver it over?"

Chen Mengyao smiled and replied, "That's great, it saves us the trouble of moving back." After leaving the villa's address and paying, she took Ouyang Han to a jewelry store. There, they bought many exquisite candlesticks, tablecloths, and lighting decorations, hoping to give the entire villa a fresh new look. After taking the decorations to their car, they immediately stored them in their spatial storage.

Chen Mengyao glanced at her watch and, finding it was still early, decided to stop by the market to buy some groceries. So, she started the car and drove off with Ouyang Haihan. Along the way, the two chatted, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

Upon arriving at the market, they parked their car and retrieved two small shopping carts from their storage space. Although the carts looked ordinary, they were remarkably sturdy and durable, perfect for carrying large quantities of groceries. Each of them pushed one cart and began navigating the market.

First, they went to the meat section. It was bustling with people, and the stalls displayed fresh pork, beef, and slaughtered chickens and geese. Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Haihan carefully selected their items, eventually buying dozens of kilograms of pork and beef, as well as over a dozen cleaned chickens and geese. Soon, one of their carts was overflowing. To conserve their energy, they stopped in a secluded corner of the market and carefully stored the ingredients in their spatial storage.

The two continued walking and soon arrived at the seafood section. The scene here was even more lively, with a dazzling array of fresh seafood: wriggling prawns, clawing crayfish, plump crabs, and various kinds of fish.

Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Haihan began their shopping with great enthusiasm. They bought dozens of kilograms of prawns, an equal number of crayfish and crabs, and also selected dozens of each type of fish to ensure a diverse selection. In addition, they bought dozens of kilograms of oysters and scallops to add more delicious options to their table. As their purchases increased, the two shopping carts gradually filled up until they could hold no more.

Despite having bought so much food, Chen Mengyao wasn't worried about running out, knowing she had more stored in her storage space. Satisfied, they pushed the fully loaded cart back to their parking spot. Along the way, they deliberately chose a relatively quiet route to avoid attracting attention.

When they finally arrived at the parking spot, no one was around. Chen Mengyao quickly placed all the ingredients one by one into the specially set-up cold storage in the space to ensure their freshness was not affected. Then, the two trolleys were also neatly stored in the space's storage. After everything was tidied up, the two got back into the car, ready to drive back to the villa.

Although the whole process was busy, the space made it exceptionally efficient and relaxed. Chen Mengyao drove while thinking about what dishes she could make with the ingredients that evening, while Ouyang Haihan smiled and responded beside her; both were filled with anticipation for the upcoming culinary feast.