Chapter 89: Do you own a food court in the capital?

Just as Yu Wan was about to answer, she heard her use her imagination and exclaim in surprise, "Oh no!"

"Did those two steal your money and run away? Quickly check if your valuables are still there! I knew something was wrong! A few days ago, my cousin and I received a letter saying someone was trying to harm you and that we needed to bring money to rescue you. But when we got there with the money, we found you weren't there at all, and you were being held captive. My cousin and I barely managed to escape last night. Now that I think about it, it must have been them!"

We've been through a lot together, from assassins to con artists, all after you. What if those bad guys have something on these two people that they're coerced into doing something to harm you?

"Don't worry, they won't. All my things are here, nothing's missing," Yu Wan said with a smile.

"Where did they go?" Zhu Zhifeng asked.

Yu Wan said, "They've gone off to do their own things. We probably won't see each other again."

Zhu Zhifeng was even more confused. "But aren't they your employees? You should have signed a contract. How can they just leave like this? Has the contract expired? I have a feeling there's something fishy going on here."

For the safety of the two siblings, they were not allowed to participate in many things, so they did not know the truth.

Previously, He Jing was worried that Zhu Zhifeng and Jin Yifei would be persecuted by the Prime Minister's people, so he came up with a plan to protect them. After the matter was resolved, they were able to return.

Once the dust settled, Yu Wan explained what had happened.

The two siblings were shocked to learn of all the dangerous experiences they had gone through, and were relieved that they were both safe and sound.

Seeing that no one was helping Yu Wan, Zhu Zhifeng followed her into the kitchen.

"Awan, I recently developed a beauty cream that's great for the skin, based on your advice and the formula you gave me. It smells wonderful after application and makes the skin smooth and delicate. I'm sure it will be a huge success! Once we get home, I'll start mass production and launch it!"

Yu Wan laughed and said, "Let's not wait until we go home, let's try it in the capital."

"The capital? You opened a shop in the capital? How come I didn't know?" Zhu Zhifeng asked.

When she heard that Yu Wan owned a food court in Beijing, she was so shocked that her mouth dropped open.

"What? You own a food court in the capital? And the emperor even wrote an inscription for it? My goodness! If I open my shop in your food court, do you think I'll have to worry about making money? Really? Awan, you're amazing!"

After breakfast, a few teenagers arrived, saying they were sent by He Jing to help.

After thanking her, Yu Wan led her people to the food court.

She was the one who drew the blueprints for the food court and supervised its construction, watching it grow step by step, so it was familiar to her. Zhu Zhifeng, however, was different; she had never been there before and was dumbfounded.

The food court in Beijing is several times larger than the food court in my hometown county.

Upon seeing people carrying things out, they inquired and learned that many shop owners had connections with the Prime Minister. Now that the Prime Minister was gone, they were afraid of being held accountable and wanted to flee.

Some shop owners were coerced and lured by the Prime Minister. These people were initially unwilling to come, not wanting to collude with the Prime Minister. Now that the Prime Minister is gone, they want to see how things develop.

Everyone knows that the benefits of opening a shop in a food court are enormous.

After the food court officially opened, it was bustling with people.

As soon as Yu Wan arrived, someone came to greet her personally.

"Madam Yu, I'm currently in charge of the food court. My surname is Zhang, you can just call me Old Zhang. Would you like to inspect the place first or come upstairs for a cup of tea? The accounts are ready, and the profits in the first ten days of opening have been unimaginable!"

Yu Wan was familiar with the shops that had moved in. "Let's go upstairs first, I'll take a look at the accounts."

Old Zhang greeted them with a smile as they went upstairs, introducing himself along the way: "I am General He's man, the steward of the General's mansion."

Yu Wan understood and smiled slightly at him.

"Thank you for your trouble."

After reviewing the accounts, the food court's revenue was indeed quite good, but not as good as she had expected; it could only be described as maintaining a break-even point.

As expected of a professional, Lao Zhang raised this issue and expressed his concerns.

"Although our food court is doing well, I don't know how long it can last. First of all, it's true that our food court is fun and interesting to browse, but it is located a bit far away. Some people come here to try something new, but they probably won't like to come back after that. After all, there are many branches all over the capital, and they will go to the one closer to their home."

"I understand. For now, let the food court operate like this. I'll be going home in a few days, and I'll send a group of people over then. There are still some empty shops in the food court; don't rent them out, I need them."

Old Zhang respectfully replied, "Yes."

Yu Wan then said, "The shop number 88 on the first floor will be handed over to this Miss Zhu from now on. Go and complete the formalities. She will be staying here for a while. Try your best to meet any needs she may have."

Zhu Zhifeng smiled and waved, "Hello, Manager Zhang."

Old Zhang, a man of the world, knew that this young lady must be someone very important to the boss's wife, so he dared not neglect her. He bowed to her and praised her for her beauty and talent, making Zhu Zhifeng laugh non-stop.

"Old Zhang, you really live up to your reputation as someone who's been around in Beijing. Your eloquence is impressive. You provide plenty of emotional value."

"You flatter me, Miss. These are my heartfelt words." Old Zhang was very good at dealing with people. In no time, he had someone clean the shop spotless and even ordered various cabinets and shelves to be made according to Zhu Zhifeng's requirements.

Yu Wan spent several days arranging everything properly, and the plaque with the emperor's personal inscription was hung up, attracting another large influx of visitors.

go home.

Who would have thought that there were five people when they came out, but now they are scattered in different places, leaving only her and Jin Yifei? She felt a little uneasy.

Jin Yifei also decided to return to Jiangnan to take over the family business. He would return to Jiangnan immediately after safely escorting her home.

“Awan, I want to work with you in the future.”

"Okay. I'll wait for your good news," Yu Wan said with a smile.

Zhu Zhifeng stayed in the capital, He Jing went to the battlefield with an uncertain future, Xue Xiujun returned to Liang, where things were even more dangerous, and Jin Yifei returned to Jiangnan, which was not close by, so it would probably be difficult for them to reunite.

Everyone is striving for their dreams.

fine.

Ten days later, they finally returned to the county town.

It was harvest season, and Magistrate Zhu, with the brocade pouch she had left behind before her departure, once again rallied the people of the entire county to work together, following the same approach she had used for spring planting. The project was completed in less than a month. This year's grain yield was the highest in a century. Besides the grain to be handed over to the state, a considerable amount was distributed to each household according to the number of people, and the county's granaries were full.

Everyone is now able to eat their fill and no longer has to worry about the harsh winter.

When people heard that Yu Wan had returned, they brought her food and drink to express their gratitude.

Unable to refuse Yu Wan's kind invitation, he accepted the gift and treated everyone to a meal.

The whole county was in a harmonious atmosphere, and the public security was much better.

Yu Wan was overjoyed; this was the life she wanted.

After that, she lived a peaceful life, spending her days in the yard in a rocking chair after meals with her mother and brother.

Every few days I would receive letters from the capital.

The dozen or so people she sent were all her personally trained apprentices, each specializing in a different cuisine. They had already opened a shop in the Beijing Food City, and the food there was very popular with Beijing diners, making the business extremely successful.

Zhu Zhifeng's beauty salon has officially opened for business, and it's said that business is booming, with many wealthy women patronizing it.

Jin Yifei has officially taken over the family business, and the cooperation with her is progressing steadily.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

Yu Wan learned through inquiries that after Xue Xiujun returned to Liang, he clashed with his royal uncle, splitting the court into two factions: one siding with Xue Xiujun and the other with his royal uncle. The two had reached a point of no return, and a resolution was unlikely anytime soon.

He Jing's performance on the battlefield was also not good. It is said that he led a large army against the armies of more than a dozen neighboring countries and won several battles with fewer troops, but he could only barely maintain the situation. It was very difficult to force the enemy to retreat.

Although He Jing and Xue Xiujun were not on the same battlefield, their fates were closely intertwined. If Xue Xiujun won, he would order the Liang soldiers and the armies of several other countries to retreat, and He Jing would no longer have to fight. However, if Xue Xiujun lost, He Jing probably wouldn't be able to hold out for long either.

Yu Wan couldn't stay idle, so she went to help out at the restaurant.

She rarely does things herself now, after all, she has trained so many talented people who can now stand on their own. These people are also extremely loyal to her, and they are incredibly enthusiastic when they see her.

"Boss lady, you've arrived."

"Madam, my parents said they're slaughtering a pig in a few days and they'd like you to come over for the feast. Would you be able to come?"

Yu Wan smiled and replied, "Sure, I'll definitely go. You don't need to worry about me, I'm just here to take a look around."

She sat at the table by the window, sipping tea and gazing at the view below. Fallen leaves drifted in the wind, and the scenery grew increasingly desolate. Fortunately, the cold-resistant plants were in bloom, creating a different kind of beauty.

The shop has a dozen or so young employees, all with rosy lips and white teeth, the men handsome and the women beautiful.

The shopkeeper only hires good-looking people.

I need to talk to him when I have time, and tell him not to judge a book by its cover.

Moreover, the workers he hired weren't very good at their jobs; they would break plates and bowls all the time.

She called the shopkeeper over and asked, "Weren't these people trained before they started working? It's okay if the plates break, but what if a customer gets hurt? This is so unprofessional."

The shopkeeper was sweating profusely: "Madam, these people were taken in by the old lady. I trained them for a month, and they are indeed a bit clumsy. I was thinking of letting them try for a few days, and if it doesn't work, they can go back for further training."

"My mother took him in?" Yu Wan found it even more strange.

My mother never interfered with the shop's affairs, and she rarely even left the house without my mother's company. Why did she suddenly take in people? Where did she take them in from?

The shopkeeper explained, "When these people came, they were dressed in rags. The old lady felt sorry for them and said that you took in Brother He and Brother Xue, which shows you are a kind-hearted person. If you had seen them, you would have been kind-hearted too. You had been away for a while and hadn't come back. The old lady was worried about you and wanted to do some good deeds to ensure your safe return home."

Yu Wan knew her mother was kind-hearted, so she didn't say anything. However, the newly hired employees were really clumsy, so she asked the manager to take them away for further training.

The shop assistants listened to the shopkeeper's words and happily followed him.

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