Xiao Cheng's expression grew even uglier, cold and furious. He paced back and forth in front of Luo Shiliu and the others twice, his gaze sweeping across them like sharp blades, before finally speaking in a cold voice.
"We are doing legitimate business now."
These words directly criticize Luo Shiliu for not recognizing his own position and for using underworld rules to teach others how to do things.
The second sentence is Wang Hao's: "Opportunism is not an excuse; we should teach as we should."
Wang Hao was too eager for quick results. He collected tuition fees, taught the methods, and that was it. He didn't fulfill his responsibilities at all.
When it was Xiao Dazhuang's turn, Xiao Cheng either didn't know what to say, or nothing he said would make a difference, or it was pointless to say anything. He gave him a cold glance and left.
"If you still want to continue down the same old path, don't come looking for me again."
Xiao Cheng's last warning was very serious.
It was so close that it could fall apart at any moment, with everyone going back to their own homes, starting their own businesses, and no longer having any connection.
Luo Shiliu, Wang Hao, and Xiao Dazhuang's expressions changed. Caught off guard by this sudden and serious consequence, they stood frozen in place, at a loss for what to do.
Bai Lu never expected Xiao Cheng to suddenly bring things up and solemnly sever ties with the past.
The current situation is a result of her lack of consideration and insufficient reminders.
Luo Shiliu, Wang Hao, and Xiao Dazhuang are about the same age as Xiao Cheng, with the oldest being no more than twenty-three. They are all still young and impetuous, and their thinking is not mature.
At this age in later generations, they would still be young people just entering society, but they have already been forced to venture into society for many years.
Having experienced the harsh realities of society and antisocial treatment, he developed an unruly and rebellious nature.
Xiao Cheng was more mature and composed than them, taming their youthful arrogance and suppressing their fangs.
Once they left Xiao Cheng and were no longer restrained, they were like wild horses, doing whatever they wanted without considering right or wrong, acting entirely on a whim.
They're not inherently bad; they just lack guidance.
Facing the pleading looks from the others, Bai Lu cleared her throat and glanced at Xiao Cheng's indifferent back.
He said to Luo Shiliu in a lecturing tone, "Your older brother is right. We are doing legitimate business now. We can't just resort to violence all the time. That's not right."
"Everyone has different learning talents. Some people can learn to roast chestnuts in a day, while others take two or three days. Maybe they are just slow at learning to roast chestnuts but quick at learning other things. You can't judge someone's talent based on this. You will also have things you learn slowly..."
"You can't get angry and stop teaching just because you can't teach someone, and you certainly can't hit them. Be more patient and give yourself and others another chance. People pay money to learn skills, not to suffer. Everyone deserves equal respect."
The boss's indifferent back turned slightly, and Luo Shiliu, who was listening to the reprimand, immediately responded, "Sister-in-law is right."
Bai Lu nodded and continued, "Hitting someone without cause is wrong. If you know you're wrong, you should make amends by buying them a gift and apologizing. Continue teaching the course and try different teaching methods so that students can understand and learn quickly."
"There are still many people to teach, and the road ahead is long. Keep up the good work, young man. Your brother and I will be watching you from behind. Don't be lazy."
If Xiao Cheng hadn't been there, Luo Shiliu would have already clung to Bai Lu's coattails. His carefree and irresponsible nature had long been tamed, and he nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Thank you, sister-in-law!"
"Thank you, brother!"
Xiao Cheng glanced at him indifferently and said nothing.
Seeing Luo Shiliu receive the pardon and escape his misery, Wang Hao's pleading gaze almost blinded Bai Lu.
Seeing Xiao Cheng's cold face, Bai Lu continued in a lecturing tone, "If you've taken the tuition, you have to teach people properly. You can't cut corners just to boost sales."
“I understand your situation. Chen Chunli just gave birth, and your father is in poor health and needs your mother's care. The burden of supporting the family rests entirely on your shoulders. You are the pillar of the family, and all the living expenses depend on you…”
"Making money is the most important thing, but you can't abandon integrity for speed. If you make a mistake in the first step, you'll make mistakes in every step afterward. If you don't teach your first batch of students how to make roasted chestnuts well, the reputation of the chestnuts you sell will be unsatisfactory. When the next batch of students hears this, they will give up and no one will learn from you. It will be too late to make amends. Only integrity can open up a wider door to business and continue a long-term path to wealth, so that money will flow in."
Wang Hao also wanted to curry favor with Bai Lu, so he always gave him face, whether in front of outsiders or his own people.
I understand the reasons behind many things and have explained them to him in detail, so as not to embarrass him to the point of feeling ashamed.
"Thank you for your guidance, sister-in-law!"
Bai Lu glanced at Xiao Cheng, whose expression was brightening, nodded, and continued, "Apologize if you should, and continue teaching those who haven't fulfilled their responsibilities."
"The time can be short, but the standard is that the roasted chestnuts must taste good and be ready to be sold at the stall."
Wang Hao nodded in understanding and solemnly thanked them: "Thank you, sister-in-law, thank you, brother!"
Xiao Cheng gave him a brief, indifferent glance, remaining silent, but nodded slightly.
Seeing that Wang Hao and Luo Shiliu had been forgiven, Xiao Dazhuang, who hadn't felt he had done anything wrong but was already very nervous, suddenly became even more nervous.
Whenever he gets nervous, he remembers his mother's advice: if Cheng-ge is angry, go to Bai-lu; if Cheng-ge looks unwell, go to Bai-lu; no matter what happens, just go to Bai-lu.
Bai Lu is the eldest sister-in-law, a magic shield that grants him immunity from death. As long as Bai Lu is around, Cheng Ge won't do anything to him.
Xiao Dazhuang's audacious gaze bypassed Xiao Cheng and went straight to Bai Lu for help: "Sister-in-law..."
Bai Lu actually felt that Xiao Dazhuang was right.
He simply hopes that the chestnuts his students roast will taste better and be more authentic, so that they can make more money selling them.
He only accepted tuition fees and wanted to teach all his skills to others, imparting everything he knew.
How could such an honest and responsible child be wrong? He clearly did nothing wrong.
It's all because of those students who don't like to study, they make random complaints, look how scared they've made the kids.
Bai Lu originally wanted to say a few words of comfort to Xiao Dazhuang, but when she saw Xiao Cheng's expression, which had just brightened, turn gloomy again as he stared at Xiao Dazhuang, she had no choice but to say something.
"Um, Dazhuang," Bailu couldn't be serious, so she could only speak calmly, "Roasted chestnuts don't necessarily have to taste exactly like mine to be sold at a stall."
"The roasted chestnuts are not burnt or bitter, and they are not half-cooked. They taste good. If eight out of ten people eat them and all say they are delicious, then they meet the standard and can be sold at a stall."
Ignoring Xiao Cheng's gloomy face, Xiao Dazhuang continued to stare at Bai Lu and said seriously, "Sister-in-law's standards are the standards. The sugar-roasted chestnuts that sister-in-law makes will definitely be delicious to ten people who eat them."
"There won't be two extra people. If someone says it doesn't taste good, it means it didn't meet the standard. Two people are still people."
Look how diligently this child is thinking!
Bai Lu sighed, seeing the boss's increasingly gloomy face, and could only continue, "Those two people may not like roasted chestnuts, so they can be excluded from the number of people who are judged as delicious."
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