While Ji Mohan was frantically searching for the mastermind behind the scenes, Yan Wan had already left the palace. She hadn't been to the Yanji Hot Pot branch in a long time, and since Jing Xi had an appointment with her, she decided to go to the Yanji Hot Pot branch after finishing her appointment with Jing Xi.
As soon as Yan Wan stepped into Yan's Hot Pot, which was run by Li Guang, Li Guang hurriedly followed behind her and said respectfully, "Boss, Miss Jing is waiting for you in the private room. I also have something to say to you both."
Yan Wan glanced at Li Guang with a puzzled look, and seeing that his expression was somewhat heavy, she nodded gently.
Squeak~
When Yan Wan and Li Guang arrived at the private room, Jing Xi was already sitting on the bed waiting for them. Upon seeing Yan Wan, Jing Xi hurriedly stood up and said, "Wan'er, you've arrived. And Manager Li, I wonder if Manager Li called us here in such a hurry because there's something urgent in business?"
Li Guang's sudden call made Jing Xi think that something urgent had happened in the shop, because since Li Guang started running Yanji Hotpot, everything had been handled in an orderly manner and such a situation had never occurred before.
Yan Wan also looked at Li Guang in surprise. She thought it was Jing Xi who wanted to see her, but she didn't expect it was Manager Li who had something urgent to discuss with the two of them.
As soon as he entered the door, Li Guang knelt down on the ground with a thud.
Jing Xi and Yan Wan were startled by his actions. They both tried to help Li Guang up, but he refused.
Jing Xixin bluntly said, "Manager Li, what are you doing? If there's a problem, let's solve it together. Don't do this."
Yan Wan chimed in, she had never seen Li Guang so serious before, and she was a little worried, wondering if something serious had happened.
Li Guang said with a serious expression, "My two masters, I am sorry. I lied to you before. I am the son of Li Guan, the great general of Yue Kingdom. Because the queen was killed, we were forced to flee with the crown prince of Yue Kingdom. When we were desperate, we met you two masters and you gave us a way out. I am very grateful."
Yan Wan and Jing Xi exchanged a glance. Sure enough, Li Guang's identity was not simple, just as they had guessed.
Li Guang continued firmly, "I am but a rough man, and it is thanks to the appreciation of you two masters that I have become who I am today. But I am ultimately a citizen of Yue Kingdom. Now, His Highness the Crown Prince of Yue Kingdom needs my help, and I should also go back to clear my name of all these years of disgrace. Therefore, I have brought you two masters here today to bid you farewell in person."
"Manager Gu Yu is intelligent and kind-hearted, resilient and clever. She is now capable of handling things on her own. The Yanji Hot Pot restaurant is entrusted to her, and there should be no mistakes. Li Guang is grateful for the trust and appreciation of the two masters and is very reluctant to leave. However, this old servant also has his own mission and responsibilities to fulfill. Please allow this old servant to leave."
Jing Xi sighed and said, "Manager Li, is the Crown Prince of Yue Kingdom you mentioned Qin Si?"
Li Guang did not answer yes or no, but his silence proved that Jing Xi guessed correctly.
Yan Wan looked at Li Guang, whose face was full of determination, and asked, "Are you going back alone? Or are all of you brothers going back?"
Li Guang paused for a moment, then said, "On behalf of all the brothers, Li Guang bids farewell to the two young ladies."
Jingxi and Yanwan understood his meaning; it meant that all his brothers would be leaving together. Yanwan was filled with emotion. After all, Li Guang had been diligent and conscientious as the manager of Yanji Hotpot, and had never made any major mistakes. Yanwan cherished talent, and she was very reluctant to see such a good manager leave.
"Then, will you come back to Yanji Hot Pot in the future?" Yan Wan asked with a face full of reluctance.
Li Guang never expected Yan Wan to ask such a question. He thought that after he revealed his true identity, the two shopkeepers might be angry because of his deception, and might also dislike him because of the difference in their countries. He never expected that the two bosses did not seem to care about his country or his identity, but instead asked him if he would come back.
Li Guang's eyes welled up with tears. For so many years, the belief in revenge had remained in his heart. Hatred constantly reminded him that he dared not forget, fearing that they would fail the Queen's entrustment, fearing that they would not be able to protect the Crown Prince as he grew up safely, fearing that they would not be able to clear their names, and even more fearing that they would not be able to avenge the Queen. They had been hiding deep in the mountains and forests, having to be wary of the spies sent by the Yue Kingdom and deal with the wild beasts in the mountains. He dared not relax for a moment.
But since arriving at Yanji Hot Pot Restaurant, his anxious heart has finally settled down a bit. His brothers have found a way out, and he no longer has to worry about spies from Yue Kingdom coming after him. The time he spent at Yanji Hot Pot Restaurant was the most pleasant period of his life since he escaped from Yue Kingdom.
But farewells always come silently. Despite his immense reluctance, he had no choice but to leave for the sake of his ideals and beliefs.
Li Guangping calmed himself down and looked at Yan Wan earnestly, saying, "My two masters, if I am fortunate enough to survive, I will definitely come back to Yan's Hot Pot. At that time, I hope you two managers will not look down on me."
Yan Wan immediately replied, "How could we possibly look down on you? Yan's Hot Pot will always welcome you."
Jing Xi nodded and said, "That's right, Wan'er is right, Manager Li, Yan Ji Hot Pot will always have a seat reserved for you."
Li Guang nodded gratefully and said, "Then this old servant will not disturb you two masters any longer. This old servant must go down to pack his things. If nothing unexpected happens, this old servant will leave with his brothers in three days. Before leaving, this old servant will arrange everything at Yan's Hot Pot Restaurant so that you two masters have no worries. Today, I bid farewell to you two masters. Li Guang bids you farewell, hoping that we will meet again in the future and I will repay your kindness."
Yan Wan and Jing Xi nodded gently and said in unison, "Manager Li, the road ahead is fraught with danger, please take care. Yan's Hot Pot will always be open for you."
Li Guang nodded and performed the highest salute of the Yue Kingdom army on Yan Wan and Jing Xi.
After Li Guang left, Yan Wan and Jing Xi remained silent. Li Guang's departure was so unexpected that neither of them was prepared.
Li Guang is always thorough in his work, so his urgent summons of the two of them suggests that the situation in the Yue Kingdom is not optimistic.
Jing Xi spoke first: "Wan'er, after Li Guang leaves, let Gu Yu run this hot pot restaurant and its branches. What do you think?"
Yan Wan nodded. Now, there was no suitable person to serve as manager, so Gu Yu had to take over.
"Jingxi, it seems we need to recruit a few suitable people to serve as prospective managers." After all, Yanji Hotpot will continue to open branches in other states, prefectures, and counties, so cultivating suitable managers is imperative.
Jing Xi nodded and suggested, "Wan'er, since we're going to train a shopkeeper, why don't we adopt some little beggars and train them from a young age? What do you think?"
Yan Wan nodded in agreement. Yes, they could train those poor little beggars. On the one hand, it would prevent them from wandering the streets. On the other hand, the little beggars were young and learned new things quickly. In addition, they had been kind to the little beggars, so they would be more loyal to them.
Although nurturing them from a young age is time-consuming and laborious, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks overall, making it worthwhile for the two of them to invest in the early stages.
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