Chapter 439 The County Magistrate Arrives

The sun shines warmly, and the grass and trees are fragrant.

With guests coming and going from all directions, Xinglong Restaurant had only a few waiters standing at the entrance, making it seem rather desolate.

However, regardless of which side they were on, everyone's attention was focused on the entrance of the visitors from all directions.

"Greetings, Lord Xie!" Pei Shi'an raised his hand and bowed to Xie.

Xie Xing frowned, glanced at Pei Shi'an, and asked without a smile, "What is it, Mr. Pei?"

His aloofness made people feel distant, as if they were not on the same wavelength.

“It’s noon, Lord Xie probably hasn’t had his meal yet. Why don’t you take the officials inside for a cup of tea and a rest?” Pei Shi’an said with a smile, seemingly oblivious to the coldness emanating from the other party.

Xie Xing stared at Pei Shi'an for a moment, his gaze lingering on the restaurant, before revealing a faint smile. He said, "I am on official business, thank you for your kindness, Boss Pei."

Pei Shi'an then beckoned to the waiter behind him, handed over the food wrapped in oil paper, and said, "I won't bother you any longer, Lord Xie. This is just a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it."

Xie Xing glanced at him, then turned to the child behind him and said, "Mo Lin, here you go."

Chen Molin immediately stepped forward to take the food, then retreated behind Xie Xing.

A hint of surprise flashed in Pei Shi'an's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. He bowed and saw Xie Xing off.

The matter was all talk and no action, leaving many onlookers disappointed.

I thought Boss Pei would actually invite him in for a chat, but Xie Xing didn't give me any face.

Wan Qiqi wasn't surprised at all when Xie Xing left.

From the very beginning, she didn't believe that Pei Shi'an could persuade Xie Xing to agree to his request.

Following Wan Qiqi's gaze, Feng Gan murmured, "Hey, why did he leave? He didn't even have a cup of tea."

You've already come all this way, it would be such a waste not to come in and sit down.

Wan Qiqi turned around and saw that the plates on the table were empty.

At this moment, Wu Gousheng still had half a piece of pastry in his mouth, and the corners of his mouth were covered with crumbs left by the pastry. He looked utterly unpleasant.

Wu Gousheng noticed that Sister Qi was staring at him, so he immediately stood up from the stool, pushed the exposed piece of pastry into his mouth, and wiped his mouth.

He looked respectful, as if to tell Wan Qiqi: Just let me know if you need anything!

He seemed to obey everyone without question.

Wan Qiqi didn't say anything, but picked up her teacup and took a sip.

Xie Xing appeared here with the little monkey; was it really just a simple matter of passing by?

She felt that things weren't over yet; perhaps Xie Xing was just bait, trying to lure someone here to find out what was going on.

Looking at the commotion outside, Feng Gan said, "It's so lively outside. Judging from the situation, it's going to go on until night. Could it be that some important person is coming?"

Wan Qiqi put down her teacup, smiled knowingly, and said, "I'm quite impressed!"

Feng Gan thought Wan Qiqi was talking about Pei Shi'an and was about to get up to go see him when the waiter at the door invited a middle-aged man in official robes inside.

"No way? That guy surnamed Pei actually invited him!"

Wan Qiqi followed his gaze and met the eyes of the person at the door.

Sure enough, there really is a big shot here. Pei Shi'an has quite a lot of influence!

Fang Ziming immediately went from half-breathing to serious.

He only came to Hefeng Town under the guise of an inspection because he was afraid Xie Xing would cause trouble.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they passed by the Bafang Restaurant, the waiter treated them as honored guests and pulled them inside.

Although he didn't want to participate in this kind of activity, after seeing Wan Qiqi, he decided to stay for a while.

Pei Shi'an immediately greeted him with a smile, saying, "Magistrate Fang, what brings you here!" His words revealed Fang Ziming's identity.

Upon hearing that it was the county magistrate, the surrounding people immediately knelt down to pay their respects.

Fang Ziming immediately stopped them, saying loudly, "No need for formalities, everyone, please make yourselves at home!"

The magistrate's amiable nature won him the affection of the people.

Before long, the restaurant returned to its former bustling state.

Pei Shi'an said with a forced smile, "Our restaurant is able to operate thanks to the magistrate's great understanding and righteousness. Now that the magistrate has personally come to inspect it, it is our honor. It is a blessing for Yunhe County to have such a wise magistrate as Magistrate Fang..."

He showered Fang Ziming with compliments, praising him excessively.

Clearly, the other party appreciated this, and the seriousness on his face was gradually replaced by a smile.

He nodded in satisfaction and said, "Boss Pei is also a man of great vision. He has donated a lot of money to build bridges and roads in the county. It is a blessing for the county to have a talent like Boss Pei."

The two exchanged compliments and then walked into the restaurant.

It wasn't until he passed by Wan Qiqi that Fang Ziming seemed to notice her, and said, "Qiqi, you're here too?"

Wan Qiqi stood up, bowed to Fang Ziming, and said, "Since Boss Pei has extended such a kind invitation, I naturally have to bring a gift to offer my congratulations!"

Fang Ziming nodded and smiled, "That's more like it! It's a good thing for the town for the two managers to develop together. The two restaurants are right across from each other, so it's only right that they look out for each other!"

"Yes," Wan Qiqi said calmly, revealing no other emotion.

"What Lord Fang said is correct. I, Pei, will certainly join hands with Manager Wan to contribute to the development of Yunhe County." Pei Shi'an said some more flattering words.

Wan Qiqi smiled faintly, remaining silent.

"Although Manager Wan is a woman, her skills in running a restaurant are no less than those of a man. Not only did she research new dishes, she also set up a delivery service, which not only solved the food problem but also provided jobs for the unemployed in the town."

It seems that once Fang Ziming finds a breakthrough, he can talk endlessly.

Wan Qiqi felt that it was a real waste of Fang Ziming's talent not to become a storyteller.

She maintained her smile and said, "You flatter me, Lord Fang! It is thanks to your excellent guidance."

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