Chapter 342 Business is good, but I'm not happy.

As dusk fell, Xinglong Restaurant lit its lanterns.

As Fang Luxue left, she said to Wan Qiqi, "Sister Qi, if Xinglong Restaurant really can't stay afloat, why don't you come with me to Yunhe County and open one? I've hidden away a lot of money, enough to open a very big restaurant!"

Her voice grew softer and softer, as if she was afraid of being overheard.

Wan Qiqi smiled, tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and said, "I can't even run a small restaurant well, wouldn't it be a waste of your money to open a big one?"

"No, I've looked around your restaurant, and it's better than any other restaurant outside. Besides, your husband is in Yunhe County, so we can meet anytime."

Fang Luxue's smiling demeanor was completely different from when she was in the private room on the second floor.

"What should we do about Pingping?" Wan Qiqi blinked.

"Yunhe County isn't without academies. I'll use my connections to get you a place to study in Yunhe County..."

Before Fang Luxue could finish speaking, Wan Qiqi pushed her out.

"Alright, alright, let's deal with what's in front of us first." Wan Qiqi pushed him twice to stop and whispered, "Be careful."

"Okay, you too, you must take good care of yourself!" Fang Luxue looked at Wan Qiqi with reluctance, as if this parting was the last time she would see her again.

Wan Qiqi decisively turned and walked towards the restaurant, cutting off Fang Luxue's worries.

Fang Luxue's suggestion is excellent.

Opening a restaurant in Yunhe County would definitely be better than it is now.

However, one should keep one's word.

Since she had agreed to open a restaurant with Zhu Chengye, she would not give up Xinglong Restaurant halfway through because of any other invitation.

Let's get through this crisis first, and then make plans for the future!

Xiao Liu, with his sharp ears, overheard Fang Luxue's invitation to Wan Qiqi and asked curiously, "Manager Wan, will you go with Miss Fang to open a restaurant in the county?"

Wan Qiqi tilted her head and smiled, saying, "Guess!"

Xiao Liu followed behind Wan Qiqi, muttering, "Xinglong Restaurant was changed bit by bit by you, you definitely won't abandon us..."

Wan Qiqi nodded and glanced at the lobby on the first floor; there were no more guests!

In ancient towns, most shops would close after 5 PM, with only some brothels opening for business.

From the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), there was almost no one outside.

Now that it's almost 7 PM, only the shop assistants are still busy preparing to leave work.

Wan Qiqi noticed that although everyone was tired, their faces were beaming with smiles, clearly indicating that they were very satisfied with today's opening.

If it weren't for the drugging incident, Wan Qiqi would be quite satisfied with today's opening.

But she couldn't be happy at that moment.

Jing Shisi Niang arrived with Du Ruo.

Suddenly, Du Ruo knelt down before Wan Qiqi and said, "Manager Wan, thank you so much, Young Master Chen, for your help today. You saved me from disaster. From now on, I will serve you faithfully at your benefactor's command..."

Seeing her posture, Wan Qiqi almost thought she was going to repay her with her own body.

Hearing the following words, she breathed a sigh of relief, helped the person up from the ground, and said, "If any woman had been harassed today, I believe my husband would have also stepped in to help!"

She gently patted Du Ruo's hand and said, "If you don't want to be bullied, you can't rely on anyone. Only by becoming strong yourself will you avoid being looked down upon!"

Wan Qiqi's words were not only for Du Ruo, but also for everyone in Mingyuefang, or even for herself!

When misfortune strikes, there's no escaping it.

If you don't want to be controlled by others, you can only make yourself stronger.

Wan Qiqi recalled Feng Gan's outburst today and realized that in this era, the only way to suppress power was to use power to suppress power.

If you have no connections, no power, and no status, then you can only be an ant, trampled underfoot, and slaughtered at will!

Whether it's the imperial court or a remote border town, this kind of thing will happen wherever there are people.

Sympathy is useless.

If Chen Yongnian can help Mingyuefang this time, who will help them next time?

Jing Shisi Niang understood Wan Qiqi's meaning, bowed to her, and said earnestly, "We will remember what Manager Wan said. Thank you for giving Mingyue Fang this opportunity today, so that everyone knows that there is a music hall called Mingyue Fang."

Wan Qiqi nodded slightly and said, "The plan has changed at the last minute. You can rest for a day tomorrow."

Jing Shisi Niang's eyes widened in surprise at the news, but she didn't ask any further questions. She said, "Alright, if Manager Wan needs it, just send someone to Mingyue Fang and let us know."

Du Ruo, however, was confused and thought it was her own fault that made Wan Qiqi not want to perform at Mingyuefang. She wanted to explain to Wan Qiqi.

Jing Shisi Niang didn't give her a chance and left with her people.

After the rest of the restaurant finished cleaning, they gathered in the lobby on the first floor, waiting for Wan Qiqi and Zhu Chengye to give them instructions.

"A great success for the opening today! Thank you all for your hard work!"

Wan Qiqi and Zhu Chengye bowed to the crowd.

The staff were flattered and surprised, never expecting to receive such treatment from the manager.

Lei Zi laughed and shouted, "We're not tired, it's Manager Wan who's tired!"

Immediately, someone echoed, "Yes, Manager Wan, you've worked so hard! You've spent the whole day in the kitchen with us grown men, and your clothes are stinking from all the smell!"

Hearing them praise Wan Qiqi, Xiao Liuzi immediately shouted, "Manager Zhu has also worked hard! Cleaning up our messes..."

After he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

Everyone was happy and harmonious, just like one big family.

Wan Qiqi sighed inwardly and said, "It's getting late, everyone go back and rest. Tomorrow... you can come later tomorrow!"

Lei Zi added, "No, we need to come earlier tomorrow to prepare. We can't let Manager Wan be as tired as he was today!"

"Yes, come earlier tomorrow!"

Come soon!

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