"You, you..." The waiter turned around and saw who it was, and immediately fell silent!

He dared not offend this man. Although he was not from Jiangzhou, he was not a stranger. Moreover, his employer had said that this man was not to be offended!

"Sir, you can't say that. How could the boss be a local tyrant?" the waiter stammered, his face no longer showing any of the arrogance he had just displayed.

"Alright, stop with the nonsense. If your Floating Cloud Teahouse were in the capital, it wouldn't even be worth a fart. And even in Jiangzhou, you're not the only teahouse here! Don't look down on us!"

"This lady is my honored guest. How dare you make baseless accusations here?" Lan Yao said leisurely, his tone noticeably more authoritative and dignified in the last sentence.

Seeing his reaction, what else could the young waiter not understand? He dared not say anything more and immediately knelt down, begging for mercy, "Sir, spare me! Madam, spare me! Miss, spare me! I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I offended you, madam. Please forgive me, my lord!"

Qin San Niang couldn't stand people kneeling down at the drop of a hat. If it were someone arrogant and haughty, it would be fine, but he was just a young shop assistant, not worth getting angry over! She instantly lost the will to argue.

However, this fellow ruined her good mood that morning. He was arrogant and looked down on people, and he was definitely not a decent person, so she scolded him.

"Since you sincerely apologize, I will not pursue the matter further! However, as the face of a teahouse, you should never be so snobbish. If it weren't for Young Master Lan being here today, I would have made you understand the meaning of the word 'regret'!"

Saying it this way is also giving Lan Yao face, since she still wants to make money off Lan Yao!

In addition, she also guessed that Lan Yao did not want to cause trouble here. Although he had already taught the waiter a lesson on the surface, it was obvious that the owner behind this teahouse was not simple! These families all had some connections in secret, and they would not tear off their masks unless absolutely necessary.

Sure enough, upon hearing what Qin San Niang said, Lan Yao raised his eyebrows and scolded, "Hurry up and apologize to Madam, or you'll suffer today!"

Even if the young waiter was unwilling, he now knew that the woman before him was no ordinary person; otherwise, she wouldn't have won the favor of Young Master Lan. Without thinking further, he quickly bowed and apologized, thanking Third Sister Qin for forgiving him.

The chubby girl followed Qin San Niang into the private room with an air of superiority.

This private room is located at the back of the first floor of Fuyun Teahouse. People say that although a sparrow is small, it has all the vital organs. This teahouse looks ordinary on the outside, but the inside is a completely different world!

The backyard not only has pavilions and waterside terraces, but it is also lush and green in this season, with tall bamboos and blooming red plums, creating a thriving scene!

Surrounding the central view is a covered walkway, with private rooms on either side bearing different names. Each room has sliding doors and windows, allowing guests to enjoy panoramic views of the garden while the bamboo groves provide privacy. It's truly a wonderful place for tea and conversation!

Qin San Niang felt that this place was perfect for a secret plot!

She took a sip of the tea, and it was strong again! It tasted like Pu'er tea, which Qin San Niang didn't really like! She preferred the refreshing taste of green and white tea!

Lan Yao didn't like tea either; he preferred alcohol. However, since Qin San Niang was a woman, it was inappropriate for her to drink and chat with him—what kind of image would that have?!

However, his grandfather, father, and two older brothers all loved drinking tea. Because of this, his mother opened a teahouse in Dingyuan, which was even larger than the Fuyun Teahouse. That's why he said it was nothing at all.

She disliked the taste of tea, but Lan Yao pretended not to notice. However, that chubby, dark-skinned girl, the way you guzzled it was truly astonishing!

Meanwhile, at another table, the chubby girl was guzzling tea. Perhaps feeling unquenched, she poured herself cup after cup, wondering to herself, "Why does such bitter tree leaf cost money?!" If it weren't for the money, she really wouldn't want to drink it; the well water at home was much better!

Fu Lu, needless to say, was visibly shaken by the scene! Where did his young master get to know this wild girl?! Does that woman really have the abilities his young master claims?

No matter how much Fu Lu doubted her, Qin San Niang didn't care. At this moment, she was just waiting for Lan Yao to speak, but before that, she wanted to confirm one thing.

"Young Master Lan, may I ask if the owner of this teahouse is surnamed Xie?"

If that's the case, could it be that they're enemies on the road, or even related to Xie Yuyan?

In that case, she'd better be careful; that woman is ruthless and will definitely not let this go.

Qin San Niang wasn't afraid of direct confrontation, but knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle, so she had to be wary of underhanded tactics!

He seemed surprised by her question; was he still angry?

"The Floating Cloud Teahouse is owned by the Xie family of Jiangzhou. They started out in the tea industry and have become quite wealthy in recent years. Does Madam Qin perhaps know someone from the Xie family?" After thinking it over, there was only one possibility: Madam Qin knew someone from the Xie family. It was simply a matter of whether they were friends or enemies. Therefore, Lan Yao didn't speak with any emotional bias just now.

It really is the Xie family! What a small world, you can run into them anywhere!

Seeing the searching look in the other person's eyes, Qin Sanniang laughed and explained, "Young Master Lan, don't be nervous. I don't know the Xie family, but I have some connection with their illegitimate daughter! This illegitimate daughter once injured my son, so I made amends."

However, I'm the kind of person who always seeks revenge. I still feel like I've been wronged, and if I find the right opportunity, I'll definitely humiliate them again to vent my anger! "This is what Qin San Niang said through gritted teeth!

She didn't care whether Lan Yao had any connection with the Xie family or not. If that was the case, she wouldn't cooperate with him; it would be his loss!

Upon hearing this, Lan Yao laughed and said that his family had no dealings with the Xie family! If Qin San Niang needed help, he wouldn't mind lending her a hand.

What a joke! The Xie family is just a small merchant family, how can they be compared to a great family like the Lan family!

However, considering the Xie family's recent actions, Lan Yao kindly reminded Qin San Niang to be careful.

The Xie family has been making a lot of moves lately, seemingly planning to send their daughter to some family as a concubine, probably intending to sell their daughter for personal gain!

"Madam Qin, although we despise this kind of behavior, it is also a way to quickly rise to power. In any case, you should be careful! It's better to offend a gentleman than a petty person! Don't you agree?"