Chapter 571 The Arrogant Maid

Xinglong Restaurant's business has become even more booming after a new batch of dim sum dishes were launched.

Before opening, Wan Qiqi did not serve all the snacks on the menu at once, but divided them into two batches, with the snow skin mooncakes in the second batch.

The snow skin mooncake was renamed Linglong Mooncake by Wan Qiqi.

Niu Yi was somewhat disappointed that the peach blossom pastry she had been researching that morning was not included in this batch of new products.

Wan Qiqi simply offered some words of encouragement, telling the other party to do a good job and to wait until the next new product launch to release the product, rather than releasing all the good stuff at once.

Although the explanation was reasonable, Niuyi was still somewhat disappointed.

Wan Qiqi didn't dwell on it, but told Lei Zi to keep a close eye on things and report any developments immediately.

After settling things in the kitchen, Wan Qiqi went to the hall to interact with the guests.

The controversy surrounding Wan Ziyan's achievement of becoming a second-class Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) has temporarily subsided, and most of the guests who come are drawn by the reputation of Xinglong Restaurant, having heard that its dishes and snacks are excellent.

During the struggle, Wan Qiqi spotted a familiar figure and greeted him with a smile.

"Sister Wanting, you've come at just the right time. We just served some new desserts. Could you please try them for me?"

Zhou Wanting was taken aback, not expecting Wan Qiqi to be so enthusiastic, but she quickly recovered and smiled as she introduced the people she had brought with her.

As usual, Wan Qiqi personally greeted the guests, escorted them to the second-floor terrace, and had the staff hold up a large umbrella to prevent them from getting sunburned.

After introducing the new products, Wan Qiqi went back downstairs, followed by Zhou Wanting.

"Qiqi, Madam Meng is hosting a dinner today, but it's her birthday. I've discussed with others and we'll pay for it first."

Wan Qiqi was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Sure, no problem. I'll have the kitchen send over a bowl of longevity noodles to congratulate Madam Meng on her birthday."

As she spoke, she waved to Zhu Youcai and said, "Today, Sister Wanting's table is 20% off, and the longevity noodles will be on my tab."

Zhu Youcai hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then remembered that he had just told Wan Qiqi yesterday that her account had reached its limit.

But he only hesitated for a moment before replying, "Okay!"

Let's talk about the bill later. We have guests here now, and we can't refuse Wan Qiqi's request.

However, he was having some headaches about the accounts of Xinglong Restaurant recently because many dignitaries had come and brought a lot of gifts, increasing costs.

Although the revenue was substantial, the actual profit was not high after deducting various expenses.

Zhu Youcai understood that since the restaurant had just opened, in order to establish itself in Yunhe County, he needed to please these powerful figures in order to make the business last.

After paying the bill, Zhou Wanting was about to leave when she was attracted by a beautiful figure walking in through the door, and her eyes became more wary.

Seeing Wan Qiqi come out of the kitchen, he quickly went over and asked, "Do you have any entanglements with the Xiao family?"

Wan Qiqi paused, puzzled as to why Zhou Wanting asked that question.

Looking at the woman standing on the counter, her clothes and appearance suggest she is a maid from some household.

This person is wearing a silver hairpin in her hair and jewelry on her wrists, so she should be a first-class maid.

Based on Zhou Wanting's questions, Wan Qiqi guessed that this person must be a personal maid of one of the masters in the Xiao family.

“I met Young Master Xiao once before,” Wan Qiqi replied.

"Miss Xiao's maid Shuang'er usually buys food from Zuijianglou and Chun Changzai, but she came to your place today. Perhaps the reputation of Xinglong Restaurant has reached Miss Xiao's ears!"

Zhou Wanting turned to look at the counter, her mind unsettled, and she was somewhat worried about Shuang'er's appearance.

At the counter, Zhu Youcai handed the snack card to Shuang'er with a bright smile and said, "Miss, please sit and wait a moment, the snacks will be ready soon."

Shuang'er glanced at the wooden sign, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes, but still took the sign and headed towards the resting area.

She looked around and muttered with slight dissatisfaction, "I thought Xinglong Restaurant was something special, but it's just like this, all shabby and cheap, what a bad omen!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure in light purple appeared before his eyes.

She looked up along the hem of her skirt, and a delicate face came into view.

Although the person in front of her was dressed simply, she was impossible to ignore. Although her aura was not as strong as that of her young lady, it was not bad either.

She frowned, her eyes narrowed, and she said in a cold voice, "Is there something you need?"

Wan Qiqi sensed that the other party was somewhat annoyed by her presence, but she still smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just came to bring tea."

She placed the kettle and cup in her hand on the table, behaving somewhat obediently.

Shuang'er then noticed the tray in her hand and asked in confusion, "Xinglong Restaurant is hiring female waitresses?"

"No, I am Wan Qiqi, the owner of Xinglong Restaurant. I usually serve the women who come to the restaurant," Wan Qiqi explained.

"Ha! A master serving tea and water, aren't you ashamed?" Shuang'er said with slight disdain, sitting down in an empty seat to the side, acting as if she were the master and Wan Qiqi was the servant.

Wan Qiqi wasn't annoyed by Shuang'er's words. She put down the tray and sat down in another empty seat.

Shuang'er immediately stood up, wary, and asked, "What do you want to do?"

Wan Qiqi smiled calmly and said, "Miss, you seem to be somewhat hostile towards me. I wonder what I did to make you dissatisfied with me?"

"Hmph? You? You don't need to do anything, just sitting here makes me feel disgusted." Shuang'er crossed her arms, not looking directly at Wan Qiqi, and continued, "A perfectly decent woman, yet she knows nothing of propriety and shame, showing her face in public, truly disgracing all women."

“I don’t think so. Is making money only a man’s business? If a woman doesn’t have a stable income, does she have to depend on a man? Does a girl want to live by someone else’s whim?”

Wan Qiqi remained calm, speaking gently and slowly, which made Shuang'er appear quite polite and respectful.

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