Zi'an YiYi

NEW BEGINNINGS

It was Yiyi's busiest time of her life. Ning Xiang Pavilion was the most famous restaurant throughout Chang'an. Now that the owner has changed, the name also has to be changed. Yiyi has been thinking about the name for a long time, but her naming ability is famous for being the worst. Also, she had to work hard to arrange the restaurant, employ chefs and entertain guests so that it regains it's fame. She would have been totally stressed out if her friends were not there for help. Now that Xinyuan was the Crown Prince, her work lessened a bit. He ordered the best chefs in Chang'an to work for her restaurant. Tangtang, being the most artistic one among them, gave her ideas regarding the arrangements of the restaurant. Yiyi became busy with supervising the workers working throughout the day. As for Zi'an, he quietly watched his fiancé working hard for making her dream come true while helping her in his own way. He smiled in contentment as he gazed at his fortune, Yiyi.

One night, as Zi'an returned home, he saw Yiyi sitting with a worried face. Yiyi had been staying at his house after they graduated from Shangyi School. She was muttering something to herself. This was the second time Zi'an saw her so engrossed in thoughts. He smiled while quietly sneaking behind her. He gave a light pat on her shoulders to which she responded with a startled "Oh!"

Zi'an grinned and sat beside her.

"What are you thinking again, with so much concentration?"

Yiyi again got back to her original posture.
"It's all due to Tangtang."
"Again? What did he do now? What conspiracy has he come up with?"

"It's not about conspiracy. What Tangtang told was right. Our restaurant is nearly ready, but we still don't have a good name for it. How can I open it without a proper name?"

Zi'an smiled again.

"So this is the matter..." he caressed her head. "You should've asked me. I already have a name for the restaurant."

Yiyi's eyes lit up.

"You have? Oh my, how stupid I am! Indeed, I should have asked you first. You were the one who named all my dishes during the competition with the East Kingdom. How could I forget?"

"It's because you have toiled these days and lack adequate rest."

Yiyi smirked before holding his right cheek.

"Mr. Yang, since when have you started to copy my words?"

Zi'an gave Yiyi a deep gaze.

"When can we copy each other's words forever like one?"

Yiyi stared silently at Zi'an. Was she dreaming? She was already beyond fortunate to study in Shangyi school, meet her friends for life, having her dream come true as a restaurant owner and meet the man to whom she could give her heart. But now, that man is himself asking for her hand. Was it really that Yang Zi'an who told them during the first year of school that he would better not have any friend if speaking the truth would make him lose friends?

Their gaze was cut short as Yiyi regained her senses and asked quietly,"You...you did not tell the name of the restaurant."

"Five friends, five flavours. The Five-Flavour Restaurant." Yiyi jumped in excitement.
"Wow! It's such a beautiful name. Indeed, we, the Five scholars of Shangyi School, are different in our social status, likes and dislikes and skills. But, we still stand united regardless of our five flavours." She turned towards Zi'an.

"Zi'an, thank you. You are the best!" She embraced him in a tight hug. This time, he also followed suit but teased her lovingly.

"Dieyi, what are you doing? Aren't you too excited? Doctor Black Faced may see us."

Yiyi raised her head from his chest and smirked.
"Yang Zi'an, don't you think you have become an idiot?" "Yes. But for you, I can be anything.
"Oh! You are Zi'an the Idiot then."
Yiyi and Zi'an smiled at each other with eyes full of love and hope.