Chapter 309: Drunk

Chen Feng was shocked. He didn't expect Wu Shiren to want to keep him.

If this had happened in the past, he would have agreed immediately without hesitation.

But that’s not possible now, as he has already planned to open a restaurant of his own.

He didn't dare to take the wine glass, because he understood the rules here. As long as he drank this glass of wine, it would mean sharing the joys and sorrows, and being together forever!

Seeing him in a daze, Wang Decai raised his hand and patted his shoulder, smiling and reminding him, "Brother, don't just stand there like an idiot. Hurry and take the wine. The shopkeeper is still holding it!"

Several others also spoke up.

"Chen Feng, take the wine quickly and don't let the shopkeeper down for cultivating you."

"That's right, the shopkeeper is really giving you a high honor by letting you be the head chef. Don't offend the shopkeeper."

"Yeah, back then I worked as a handyman for over five years, rubbed iron spoons for three years, and studied cooking for three years. It took me over a decade to become a chef, but you went straight from a handyman to the head chef of Qingshui Restaurant. That's like a meteoric rise!"

"Who says it's not? It all depends on our shopkeeper Wu. If it weren't for him, I guess you, Chen Feng, would still be a handyman after working for three years."

"That's right, that's absolutely right. Chen Feng, you have to repay Shopkeeper Wu well!"

Chen Feng's expression changed slightly, and he felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart. For so many years, he had endured their beatings and scoldings in order to learn his skills, and had done the dirtiest and most tiring work.

All the hardships I have endured are worth it now that I have been respected.

However, he was determined to leave and would never stay to be a chef. He wanted to open his own restaurant and be the manager, just like his sister. He would be able to not only bring honor to his parents, but also protect his sister and brother.

Thinking about it, he shook his head and smiled and refused, "Thank you for your kindness, Shopkeeper Wu, but I know my own limitations and it's difficult for me to handle this important task. I hope Shopkeeper Wu can understand."

Wu Shiren's face darkened immediately after being humiliated. He slammed his wine glass on the table and said angrily,

"Chen Feng, don't be so shameless. You learned the skills from me and you want to go out on your own. I tell you, there is no such good thing in the world."

Zhao Tian, ​​Wang Qi and others also spoke up.

"Chen Feng, what you did is not authentic. You are stealing skills. The shopkeeper gave you face by letting you stay. Don't refuse a toast and then drink a penalty."

"That's right. If you know what's good for you, apologize to the shopkeeper and drink this glass of wine, this matter will be over."

Chen Feng finally understood that this banquet was a Hongmen Banquet, and Wu Shiren became apprehensive.

In fact, he had already made up his mind. Although Wu Shiren was not very nice to him, he had made great progress in learning the skills here. Those master chefs were also very kind to him and it was impossible for him to take away their jobs. He planned to go to Anyang County or even further places to try his luck.

"Don't worry, boss. Although I have only learned a little bit and I also want to open a restaurant, I can guarantee that I will not open a store in Qingshui Town and will never compete with you for business."

"What promise can you make? If you really open a restaurant, can I destroy it for you?" Wu Shiren widened his eyes and glared at Chen Feng.

Chen Feng smiled faintly, "If the shopkeeper doesn't believe me, I can write a letter of guarantee."

"Alright, alright, what's the point of writing a letter of guarantee?" Wang Decai quickly stood up to smooth things over. "Boss, you've had too much to drink. Chen Feng has said so, so it can definitely be done. As the saying goes, everyone has their own aspirations, and we shouldn't force them. Young people are enterprising, so we should support them."

As he spoke, he winked at Wu Shiren.

Wu Shiren understood and quickly explained, "Hey, look at me, I can't control my mouth after drinking a little. Chen Feng, don't take it to heart. I just feel a little reluctant to leave you. It's okay if you don't want to stay. Just remember to come visit often in the future."

He said this, but he was secretly gritting his teeth in his heart, thinking, "You shameless bastard, you don't even want to drink the toast, so you have to drink the forfeit. Since you are so shameless when I give you the chance, don't blame me for being cruel."

Chen Feng was already used to Wu Shiren's expression. He didn't want to stay here any longer, so he stood up and said goodbye.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Wu, for your understanding. You guys drink first. I should get back to work."

"No, no, no, don't leave in such a hurry. What else can you do?" Wang Decai hurriedly stopped him. "It's a rare opportunity to get together today, and you'll be leaving again tomorrow. This banquet is just a farewell party for you. We have to get drunk first."

"No, I'm already drunk and can't drink anymore."

The others already knew what Wu Shiren was going to do next, and they also tried to persuade him.

"We've been together for over three years. I'm really sad to see you go. I have to drink to my heart's content today."

"That's right, you'll be leaving here tomorrow. We never know when we'll meet again, so consider today a farewell party for you."

"Yes, yes, you must not refuse. If you don't drink this wine today, it means you are looking down on us."

Chen Feng couldn't refuse, but he didn't want to reject everyone's enthusiasm, so he had to sit down again.

Everyone toasted him, and after a while, he drank a little too much and was almost in a state of being drunk.

Seeing this, Wang Decai raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of sneer, and put his arm around Chen Feng's shoulders in a pretentious manner.

"Xiao Feng, I know you have great ambitions. If you become successful in the future, don't forget to help your brothers."

"Don't worry, brother. If I can really make my business successful in the future, I will ask you to be my accountant. With you, Wang Cai, here, I don't believe that I can't make a lot of money." Chen Feng was so drunk that he forgot himself and couldn't help but brag.

Wang Decai patted him lightly and said, "Look at you. You've already forgotten my name before we even separated. My name is Wang Decai, not Wang Cai."

"I haven't forgotten. You may not know this, but everyone calls you Wang Cai behind your back."

"Why?"

"You don't even know this, you're such a fool. Don't forget, you've always done a lot of immoral things, like beating the blind, scolding the dumb, or hooking up with other people's young wives. That's why you're missing the word 'virtue', so you can only be called Wang Cai. Let me tell you, if you want to work with me one day, you can't be immoral anymore, otherwise I won't dare to use you."

These words almost made Wang Decai vomit blood in anger. He really wanted to strangle Chen Feng to death and cursed in his heart, "This ignorant bastard has no idea how high the sky is and how deep the earth is just because he drank some cat urine. I'll let you be so arrogant, but you'll be in trouble soon. I'll have to put you in jail."

He filled another glass of wine and handed it to Chen Feng. "Brother, feel free to go ahead and do it. If you need money, just ask me. I can't give you more, but I still have a hundred or eighty taels of silver."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng burst into laughter. "Don't be so naive and talk nonsense. Everyone knows that you, Wang Cai, are henpecked and have to hand over all your monthly income. How can you come up with a hundred or eighty taels of silver? This is just bragging!"

Everyone present couldn't help but laugh out loud when they heard this...