Chapter 769 It's over

In the backyard of Xinglong Restaurant, everyone was shocked.

Wan Qiqi's words were like a bolt from the blue, unexpected and unacceptable.

But her eyes were so firm and resolute, it didn't seem like she was joking.

"Qiqi, are you serious?" Zhu Chengye's eyes darkened, and his body trembled.

Although he had already prepared for the worst, hearing Wan Qiqi's words still made him feel somewhat sad.

What shocked him the most was that Wan Qiqi gave up the management rights of the restaurant and handed it all over to him.

Zhu Chengye knows best how much effort Wan Qiqi has put into this restaurant.

He didn't believe Wan Qiqi would give up so easily.

"Yes, I'm serious. Since we can't continue working together, let's not force it. Parting ways amicably is better for both of us!"

Wan Qiqi spoke coldly, her face expressionless, as if this matter was not a big deal to her.

But in reality, only she knows how much pain she was in.

Xinglong Restaurant is the empire she and Zhu Chengye built in Yunhe County. How could she possibly give it up so easily?

However, the current situation is also clear: someone wants to take action against Xinglong Restaurant.

As long as I'm at Xinglong Restaurant, the people behind me will find ways to ruin it.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to withdraw on its own, at least preserving the former glory of Xinglong Restaurant, rather than being exploited and ultimately disappearing.

Wan Qiqi looked up at Zhu Chengye and said, "Since we no longer trust each other, there's really no need to continue like this!"

Her words were like knives stabbing into Zhu Chengye's heart.

Zhu Chengye never expected Wan Qiqi to say such resolute words.

He paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "You haven't been coming to the restaurant lately, so you've already made this decision, haven't you?"

"No, I've been very busy lately. I really don't have the time or inclination to manage the restaurant right now. You're more suitable to be the owner of the restaurant than I am, and the profits should belong to you!"

Wan Qiqi smiled.

Then she added, "You can arrange the restaurant staff as you see fit. I suggest you keep Lei Zi and Yao Jinniang. They are the most familiar with the restaurant's dishes. Even if you have to replace them, at least have them teach the people under you first."

"And there's Erpang. He's most familiar with restaurants. You'd better have him train someone who can manage the restaurant first. That way, you'll have an easier time. Otherwise, no matter what the problem is, your subordinates will come to you."

"Many of the vegetables in the restaurant's new dishes are supplied by Lianhua Village. I will instruct them to continue supplying them so that the restaurant will not be unable to operate normally because of my departure..."

Before Wan Qiqi could finish speaking, Zhu Chengye interrupted her: "Wan Qiqi, is this really appropriate?"

Zhu Chengye stepped forward and said, "Since you've already chosen to partner with someone to open a restaurant, why bother about the fate of Xinglong Restaurant? If you're leaving, take your people with you! Why say all this here?"

"Boss, what do you mean? Sister Qi said she was doing this for the good of the restaurant!"

Lei Zi was unhappy and stormed out, looking disgruntled.

"For the good of the restaurant? If she really cared about the restaurant, why would she abandon Xinglong Restaurant and negotiate a partnership with someone else?" Zhu Chengye questioned, his eyes bloodshot.

His fists were clenched, and he was full of resentment.

"So what if I'm close to the government and Lord Xie? I'm doing it all for the good of the restaurant! She herself is entangled with the government, why doesn't she talk about herself?"

Zhu Chengye pointed at Wan Qiqi, but his words were directed at Wu Gousheng.

Even now, he only vents his anger on others, rather than taking out his frustrations on Wan Qiqi.

“Lord Chen is a government official, so Sister Qi couldn’t possibly sever ties! And because of Sister Qi, how many detours has Xinglong Restaurant avoided? How much profit has it gained? Doesn’t the big boss know that?” Lei Zi also questioned.

Of all the people present, he was probably the one who had been at Xinglong Restaurant the longest.

He knows perfectly well what it was like at the beginning and what it is like now.

"Yes! Wan Qiqi is amazing. Everyone knows that Xinglong Restaurant has a powerful female owner!" Zhu Chengye said with a wry smile.

Then, he said in a trembling voice, "But my contribution to the restaurant is no less than hers, yet no one has ever known my name, Zhu Chengye!"

“Boss, that’s not right. What does it matter? We can make money anyway!” Lei Zi felt that Zhu Chengye’s concern was not a big deal.

However, he noticed that many of the workers' expressions changed after Zhu Chengye finished speaking!

The real issue isn't reputation, but rather gender.

Wan Qiqi is a woman and the second boss, yet her reputation surpasses that of the first boss!

It might be okay for a woman to be on top of a man for a day or two, but if it goes on for a long time, it will make him uncomfortable.

Wan Qiqi also knew what Zhu Chengye cared about.

Just like other men in ancient times, they felt that women should not stand above men in such matters!

Perhaps it is this reason that Wan Qiqi made the decision she has now.

"Lei Zi, stop talking. This matter is settled! From now on, you will all be under Boss Zhu's management. I am no longer a member of Xinglong Restaurant in Yunhe County, and I will also change the name of Hefeng Town. I will not use the name of Xinglong Restaurant to do business!"

After Wan Qiqi finished speaking, she bowed to Zhu Chengye and said, "Brother Zhu, please find someone you think is of sufficient standing to witness and draft a document!"

She makes decisions so quickly that it's hard for others to keep up.

However, Zhu Chengye still did as Wan Qiqi wanted.

The restaurant, which still had a few tables occupied, dismissed them at this moment and went into a state of closure.

Since its opening, Xinglong Restaurant has never been in this state except for reasons related to government closures, which has aroused the curiosity of many people.

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