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The Restaurant After Hours · Good Night 261

Original title: 下班后的餐厅·晚安 261

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As the restaurant is closing, Ye He prepares to welcome Gu Yuan, who has just finished a night shift and only wants a simple dinner, but she has already promised her staff they could finish work on time today.

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Story summary

As the restaurant is closing, Ye He prepares to welcome Gu Yuan, who has just finished a night shift and only wants a simple dinner, but she has already promised her staff they could finish work on time today. She explains that the kitchen is closed, offers ready-made meals that can still be safely sold, and informs him about nearby open restaurants. Gu Yuan chooses to take his order to go and departs; the next day, they discuss a clearer late-night pickup arrangement. An open and honest "good night" leaves practical solutions for future encounters.

Characters

  • Ye HeOriginal Concept · Restaurant Manager

    A fictional adult character, a restaurant manager in the story.

  • Gu YuanOriginal Concept · Night-Shift Customer

    A fictional adult character, a night-shift customer in the story.

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