Chapter 59 Three People

Nanny Zhang stood aside, taking in the sharp looks of Chef Zhang and his son.

She couldn't help but secretly shake her head at Jiang Qingning. It seemed that what the eldest lady said was true.

Sometimes only utter cruelty can successfully intimidate those evil servants with extremely bad intentions.

"Boss, I'm in a good mood today and I just want to hear the two of you're explanation. Shopkeeper Cui,

Take off the gag and let me hear what the father and son have to say."

Jiang Qingning received the signal from Aunt Zhang, his brows furrowed and a look of understanding flashed across his face.

Now that Manager Cui is here, there are also several servants.

It would be better to kill the chicken to scare the monkey and correct the unhealthy trend of lax management in recent years.

"Yes, I will follow the boss's arrangements."

Shopkeeper Cui's face turned pale instantly. He turned around and signaled someone to take the rags out of Chef Zhang and his son's mouths. He walked up to Chef Zhang and looked at him with a cold expression.

"When you meet the boss, tell him everything you have wronged and what you had to do, but don't be careless and make people think you are trying to fool him."

Chef Zhang snorted in his heart.

He has worked at Fumanzhai for eight years and is considered an old hand at Fumanzhai. Countless customers come here just for his unique skills.

He just didn't believe that his boss could really kick him out!

"Master, please understand. I have no other options but to resort to this desperate measure. You may not know that my son is a serious gambler."

"But he's definitely a very good person by nature. It's just that he was maliciously instigated by some people in the past, which is why he gambled. But now I've taught him a lesson!"

"Please, Boss, please consider that I, Zhang, have worked at Fu Man Zhai for many years and have been diligent and hardworking. Please spare my father and me this time!"

"How dare you! You ignorant fellow, how dare you speak to the boss like that? It's simply outrageous!"

Shopkeeper Cui's face instantly became extremely gloomy.

He stared at the person in front of him with his eyes wide open and his voice was deafening.

"Don't you know that what the boss hates most is this kind of tricky talk? If the boss blames you for talking nonsense like this,

Are you going to make us, innocent people, shoulder the responsibility for your father and son's mistakes?" Shopkeeper Cui became increasingly agitated.

"Boss, please don't get angry!"

Shopkeeper Cui said to Jiang Qingning with a smile on his face, "We at Fu Man Zhai have always done business in an orderly manner. There would never be such a person. It's really our fault that such a person has appeared in the past eight years. I hope the boss will take a wise look at this and not blame the entire Fu Man Zhai for this one person's mistake!"

"Moreover, the Zhang family father and son stole more than 100 taels of silver from our Fu Man Zhai. This is irrefutable evidence. Not only did they steal the money, they also disrespected you.

This is a heinous crime, truly unforgivable. You can punish them or punish them, it all depends on your word, and I, Old Cui, will not hesitate!"

Shopkeeper Cui's words were sincere, as if his loyalty to his employer had reached an unprecedented level.

After he finished speaking, Shopkeeper Cui secretly wiped his sweat.

He really didn't expect that Chef Zhang would still dare to hope for luck when the time came.

But this made him lose his composure. When disaster strikes, everyone flees, which is a common thing.

Even if Chef Zhang goes to hell, no one can blame him at all.

Jiang Qingning chuckled and slowly walked out from behind the screen, exuding a powerful aura as he walked.

It was not until this moment that the people present began to break out in cold sweats and realized how powerful and terrifying Jiang Qingning's aura was.

"Shopkeeper Cui, don't get excited. Chef Zhang, you're just good at making excuses for yourself and your son.

But stealing money is stealing money, and it can't be easily covered up by a few pleas." Jiang Qingning's voice was cold and his eyes were sharp.

Chef Zhang wanted to argue again, but Jiang Qingning raised his hand to stop him.

"Fu Man Zhai has been able to achieve what it has today thanks to its rules and reputation. You've been here for so many years, yet you did something like this. I'm truly disappointed."

She paused, "Considering your past contributions, I will spare your life. You and your son must leave Fu Man Zhai immediately and return the stolen silver within three days, otherwise I will not let you off lightly."

Chef Zhang's face turned pale, his legs went weak and he almost fell to his knees.

His son was also trembling with fear.

Shopkeeper Cui secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly praised his boss for his wisdom.

Jiang Qingning sat back behind the screen.

"This matter is settled, Shopkeeper Cui. You will handle the follow-up matters."

Shopkeeper Cui nodded hurriedly and took his men to take Chef Zhang and his son away.

Jiang Qingning's expression was indifferent. He ordered in an extremely cold voice, "Neither of these two can keep their hands and mouths. Let them write down the recipes for their specialties. You can cook them yourself. Remember to bring people to cook them cleanly."

Not to mention three days, even if it were thirty years, they would not be able to pay it back.

"The boss said that if a thief is found, he can sell him as a slave. But even if these two are sold as slaves, it will only cost a few taels of silver."

Nanny Zhang said loudly, "Why not buy his unique craftsmanship and use their hands and tongues to pay the difference? This will show our master's kindness."

Shopkeeper Cui was horrified and quickly knelt down to answer, "I understand everything the boss said, but they just left Fu Man Zhai. If something happens, people will definitely suspect that the boss did it."

"This is what Shopkeeper Cui has to take care of. Since someone has done something like this, Shopkeeper Cui should consider whether it is due to his own failure to control his subordinates."

"Deal with these two and publicize their fate in the building. Let everyone know the price of offending the word 'Shangguan'."

Shopkeeper Cui was covered in cold sweat and subconsciously looked at Jiang Qingning, hoping to show his loyalty, but was blocked by Nanny Zhang.

Aunt Zhang asked coldly, "Shopkeeper Cui, do I need to explain the boss's intentions again?"

"No, no, no, I know exactly what the boss means!"

Shopkeeper Cui responded immediately: "Don't worry, boss, I will definitely be able to handle this matter!"

Nanny Zhang nodded and said, "Since everything is fine, please leave first. The boss will leave on his own after checking the accounts. There's no need to see you off."

Shopkeeper Cui bowed quickly, took a few steps back respectfully, turned around and opened the door, but was stunned the next moment.

"Your Highness, Lord Qin, Lord Cheng, I wonder what brings you here?"

Shopkeeper Cui was startled and calmly closed the door, bowing to the three people who were blocked outside by the thugs.

"Shopkeeper Cui, is your boss in the house?"

"I've long heard of the Shangguan Dong family's great name. I've come here rashly. I wonder if we can have the chance to meet today?"

Lu Cheng asked loudly, his voice carried into the box.

There were three responses from the door.

Shopkeeper Cui paused slightly, shook his head at Lu Cheng and the other two, and said, "My three distinguished guests, I am truly sorry. The master is exhausted today and needs to rest now."

There was no particular disappointment in Lu Cheng's eyes.

He nodded and said, "I understand, I understand. Master Shangguan has worked hard. In that case, we do have something to ask Shopkeeper Cui."

Shopkeeper Cui straightened his back slightly and bowed respectfully to the three people. "Your Highness, you are welcome. Please feel free to speak."

"It's nothing serious. I just made a bet with them, and now I'm here to ask Shopkeeper Cui about the outcome of the bet."

Lu Cheng reached out, opened the folding fan, and waved it in front of him, as if he had already made a clear calculation of the outcome.

"Your Highness, please ask."

Shopkeeper Cui guessed something in his mind and bowed in understanding.

"Just now, the three of us saw Shopkeeper Cui and Chef Zhang approaching Master Shangguan. I wonder if this person has made a mistake?"

There was a gleam in Lu Cheng's eyes as he asked temptingly.