Chapter 210 Liuxiang Pavilion

He was prepared to lower the price and sell at a loss today, but then he ran into Jiang Mi.

The shopkeeper said excitedly, "Really? Then... how much can you pay first? I really need the money urgently. My daughter's medical expenses are extremely high. If I wait any longer, I won't be able to afford the medicine. If my daughter dies, my family will probably fall apart."

Jiang Mi comforted him, saying, "I can pay in full at once, don't worry. How about we write a document first, and I'll pay you a deposit so you can use it first."

The man thanked her repeatedly. Although she was helping someone, Jiang Mi did not forget that she was doing business. She carefully read the document before signing it. The two of them each took a copy. Jiang Mi gave him fifty taels as a deposit and said she would come to collect the shop the next day.

After doing all that, Jiang Mi went to Liuxiang Pavilion. She found that the staff there were very indifferent and not enthusiastic, and they were also very arrogant towards the customers.

Strangely enough, even so, the guests were willing to continue dining here, perhaps because the food was really delicious?

Jiang Mi asked for a private room out of curiosity. After going up to the second floor, she could clearly feel that the waiter's attitude towards her was much better than it had been on the first floor.

The Liuxiang Pavilion is truly snobbish, treating people differently based on their status. However, this means that anyone who wants better treatment has to spend more money to show off their wealth and prestige.

The malicious stimulation of spending money made Jiang Mi feel that Liuxiang Pavilion was utterly disgusting.

"Young lady, are you alone, or did you come with friends?"

Jiang Mi said calmly, "I'm alone, so bring out all your most famous dishes. I'd like to try them."

The waiter's gaze towards Jiang Mi immediately changed: "This...that must cost a lot of money. You're a young lady...you can't possibly finish all of this, it's such a waste!"

Jiang Mi took a sip of tea and smiled, "It's alright, I paid for it, don't worry. Besides, isn't your restaurant's behavior just encouraging customers to spend more money?"

The waiter's smile froze instantly: "What do you mean by that, young lady?"

Jiang Mi chuckled lightly: "Only by spending more money can you get a better and higher level of service, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't treat the guests on the first floor with such arrogance and indifference."

The waiter's face darkened upon hearing this, but since Jiang Mi had spent a lot of money, he couldn't argue. He could only awkwardly smile and reply, "Miss, you're overthinking it. How could that be? Our restaurant treats all guests equally."

Jiang Mi sneered and said nothing more, only telling him to hurry up and serve the dishes.

After a while, a different person came to serve Jiang Mi the dishes. This person was clearly of higher status than the previous waiter.

"Thank you for your patronage, young lady. You've ordered so much food. If you can't finish it, we can pack up the leftovers and deliver them to your home."

Is this an attempt to find out her background? Sending her directly to her home would reveal Jiang Mi's true identity.

"No need. Would you laugh at me for taking leftovers home after eating here?"

The man laughed heartily, showing a much better ability to adapt to changing circumstances compared to the previous man.

"Please excuse my rudeness, young lady. Earning money is hard for everyone, how could I waste your money? All the dishes are served, please enjoy. If you need anything, please feel free to call me anytime."

Just as the man was about to leave, Jiang Mi called out to him, "Wait a minute, are you the manager here?"

The man smiled and said, "I'm not the manager, I'm just an acting manager. I can handle things, but some decisions still need to be made by our boss."

So that's how it is. Jiang Mi also felt that the owner of Liuxiang Pavilion wouldn't come out so easily.

After everyone left, Jiang Mi immediately spotted the duck in the center of the table. It seemed that this was the duck the shopkeeper across from her had mentioned.

Jiang Mi quickly took a bite; the taste was indeed quite good. It seemed their Jiang Family Restaurant didn't have duck as a dish. The people of Linshui County were certainly wealthy.

She tried a few other dishes, which were all fairly good, but compared to the duck,

But it didn't work.

It seems that the name of Liuxiang Pavilion is ducks. If she opens a restaurant opposite Liuxiang Pavilion, it will definitely cause a stir and there will be talk of stealing business. Who can keep customers will depend on their own abilities.

After tasting all the dishes, Jiang Mi paid and left. The shopkeeper saw her off with a smile, but the smile vanished as soon as he turned around.

After eating and drinking her fill, Jiang Mi happily returned home and told her family about what had happened in Linshui County that day. Everyone's faces were filled with worry.

Liu He said, "Opening a restaurant right across from theirs is like competing with them. What if we can't compete with them? What if we do steal their business and they come looking for trouble?"

Liu He has too many worries, but these things are all possible.

This time, Jiang Yan changed his usual timid demeanor and said firmly, "If we can't win, then we're just incompetent. We need to look for the problem within ourselves. If we win, then we're capable. If they dare to cause trouble, we're not afraid. If all else fails, we'll report it to the authorities. I'll make sure they don't dare to do anything to us."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng also said, "Our Jiang family doesn't actively seek trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either. So what if we open across the street? There are plenty of shops open side by side. Whoever attracts business is responsible for their own abilities. Why are you blaming others for stealing your business?"

Seeing everyone so full of enthusiasm was something Jiang Mi hadn't expected, and it gave her even more motivation.

"Since no one has any objections, I'll buy the shop tomorrow, start renovating after the New Year, and then choose an auspicious day to open."

Jiang's mother suddenly spoke up: "Honey, it's a good thing that you have this ambition. Our Jiang Family Restaurant is doing well in Shushan County, but it's not certain that it will be the same in Linshui County. After all, they already have Liuxiang Pavilion there, and we don't know their preferences, so business may not be better than in Shushan County. You should be prepared for that."

Jiang Mi knew that her mother was worried that the contrast between her current situation and her future would be too great, and that she would not be able to accept failure.

"Mother, don't worry. Since I've decided to do this, I've already prepared for the worst. Even if business is bad and we lose money, it's not a big deal. At least we tried. But based on what I've discovered today, our Jiang Family Restaurant will definitely be a thriving business in Linshui County."

Seeing Jiang Mi's confidence, everyone was even happier, and they looked forward to the New Year even more.

The next morning, Jiang Mi went and bought the shop.