Jiang Qiaoqiao said with a smile, "Today is our first day of business, and there are many things we haven't done well enough. Please forgive us. To express our apologies, we have prepared some small gifts for those who didn't manage to buy anything. Please wait a moment."

As soon as Jiang Qiaoqiao finished speaking, the group of people who were complaining and about to leave stopped again.

"We've waited so long, let's not rush things. Let's wait and see what they give us. It's free anyway."

Soon, Yang Jianguo and Huo Beixiao came out of the kitchen carrying a large winnowing basket.

The winnowing basket was filled with steaming hot spicy braised vegetables.

Potato slices, lotus root slices, kelp knots, wood ear mushrooms, etc.

Jiang Qiaoqiao quickly and Lin Xiaohui packed the food efficiently.

Each package contained only a small amount, about three ounces. She politely handed it to everyone in line, saying, "Sister, I'm so sorry, we weren't prepared enough today. This is our homemade braised vegetarian dish. Please take it home and try it."

Jiang Qiaoqiao was kind and gave her honest gifts.

The crowd lined up, and although they didn't buy any duck or duck products, they were happy to receive a free side dish and left.

After everyone left, Jiang Jiahua and Peng Cuiying immediately approached Jiang Qiaoqiao.

Jiang Jiahua glared at Peng Cuiying, who immediately shrank back.

A hint of resentment flashed in her eyes as she looked at Jiang Qiaoqiao, and she lowered her stance, saying, "Qiaoqiao, I was deceived by Jiang Yiran before, and I wasn't good to you. I know I was wrong now, so please don't hold a grudge against me, okay?"

Peng Cuiying spoke, but her heart was full of resentment.

She had thought about it carefully just now, and today's incident really couldn't be entirely blamed on Ranran. Just like Lao San said, Jiang Qiaoqiao saw them coming and deliberately led Ranran to say those things.

Ranran was spoiled by her since she was a child, so she was not scheming at all.

Of course, he wouldn't be a match for someone as cunning and calculating as Jiang Qiaoqiao.

Besides, even if Ranran misunderstood for a moment, Jiang Qiaoqiao is not a good person either.

In the two years since she came back, she hasn't been particularly good to her, but she's still provided her with plenty of food and clothing. After all, she gave birth to her and gave her a life, so why should she give her attitude?

Jiang Qiaoqiao, having lived two lives, immediately saw through Peng Cuiying's reluctance.

Her face was expressionless as she coldly said, "No need for an apology. I already made things very clear last time, and my mother has already returned the two hundred yuan to you. I think the work I did for your family over the past two years should be enough to cover my room and board. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other."

Peng Cuiying was furious that Jiang Qiaoqiao still had this attitude even though she, as a mother, had apologized so humbly.

However, before she could even speak, Lin Xiaohui stood in front of Jiang Qiaoqiao like a mother hen protecting her chicks. "What do you want to do? Let me tell you, if you dare to bully my Qiaoqiao again, I'll go out and tell everyone in town what you've done!"

Lin Xiaohui was originally a timid rural woman, but at this moment, she was fearless in order to protect her daughter.

Jiang Jiahua glared at the furious Peng Cuiying again.

He said kindly, "Sister-in-law, you've misunderstood. Qiaoqiao is your daughter, and she's also our own daughter. How could we bully her? I heard about your store opening today, so I came here specifically to congratulate you."

As Jiang Jiahua spoke, he took out a red envelope and handed it to Jiang Qiaoqiao, "Qiaoqiao, here, take this. This is a little something from Dad. I wish you a prosperous and thriving business."

Jiang Qiaoqiao glanced at the red envelope.

It looks quite thick.

This time, Jiang Jiahua is really willing to spend a lot of money.

Seeing that Jiang Qiaoqiao only looked at the red envelope and didn't refuse, Jiang Jiahua immediately said impatiently, "Qiaoqiao, Dad heard that when you opened your business, Mr. Xia and you accepted the signboard together."

"Please help your father talk to Mr. Xia about investing in the food factory again. I've been thinking about it carefully these past few days. If Mr. Xia invests, our factory can import a state-of-the-art vacuum packaging system from abroad. Maybe then we can even work together to vacuum-pack your ducks and duck products and sell them all over the country."

Listening to Jiang Jiahua's grand promises, Jiang Qiaoqiao still had some respect for him.

Jiang Jiahua does have some real skills in this area.

"No need, my little thing isn't qualified to cooperate with a food factory. Director Jiang, please take the red envelope back!" Jiang Qiaoqiao had no intention of accepting his red envelope at all.

Jiang Jiahua's face twitched.

He was also a little annoyed. He was not only Jiang Qiaoqiao's father, but also the deputy director of the food factory. He had already been so humble, but Jiang Qiaoqiao still didn't give him any face.

In the past, he would have wanted to slap that brat across the face.

But not now.

He patiently said, "Qiaoqiao, if I were to become the factory manager, it would be good for you since you're doing business now. I won't pressure you today; just think about what I'm saying."

"Factory Director Jiang, take care. We won't see you off." Jiang Qiaoqiao remained indifferent and unmoved.

Jiang Jiahua and Peng Cuiying left awkwardly.

Turning her head, Jiang Qiaoqiao took Lin Xiaohui and Yang Jianguo's hands, "Mom, brother, today is our first day of business, and it's been a great success! I'll treat everyone to lunch today, let's go out to eat and have a good meal to celebrate!"

Lin Xiaohui couldn't stop smiling.

She was worried about what to do with the rest if she couldn't sell them all.

I didn't expect it to be sold out before noon.

She playfully patted Jiang Qiaoqiao's hand, "Why go to a restaurant? It's a waste of money, and can anything there taste as good as your mother's?"

Jiang Qiaoqiao hugged Lin Xiaohui's arm. "Of course, the food at restaurants isn't as good as Mom's. But I was just worried about tiring Mom out."

Jiang Qiaoqiao learned all her cooking skills from Lin Xiaohui, so of course she knew that the food in restaurants was far inferior to what Lin Xiaohui made.

"What's there to be tired about? It's just a little work, and so many people are helping us. You, Beixiao, and Yangyang, sit down and rest for a bit. Your brother and I will go and make you something delicious."

“Mom, let’s go help you too. It’s more fun and lively when we work together,” Jiang Qiaoqiao said with a smile.

The group walked into the kitchen, chatting and laughing.

No one mentioned the Jiang family, and everyone tacitly agreed not to.

Before dinner, Huo Beixiao went to invite Old Xia to come and celebrate, but Old Xia arrived first as soon as he reached the door.

"Elder Xia, I was just having Bei Xiao invite you when you arrived," Jiang Qiaoqiao greeted Elder Xia with a smile.

Old Xia waved his hand magnanimously, "Don't you know me, girl? If there's good food, I can come just by smelling it. Why would I need someone to invite me?"

Since her rebirth, Jiang Qiaoqiao has bought Moutai whenever she comes across it.

Thinking about it, whether I keep it to appreciate in value or give it as a gift in the future, it will be a good investment.

However, besides investments, making herself happy with material things is the most important thing, so she opened another bottle today.