Gan Tao Niang's pitiful expression froze, and she cursed inwardly: This little bastard! He looks like a simpleton, but I didn't expect him to be so cunning!
Having her intentions exposed, she gave an awkward smile and said sheepishly:
“That’s not what I meant… You know I’m not good with words, but you know Tao’er’s personality. If she could work in the restaurant, she would definitely do a great job! Quanzi, could you…”
Gan Quan felt uncomfortable with Gan Tao Niang's way of speaking, but he also knew that her concerns were not unfounded.
It's not difficult for Gan Tao to win the competition, but the real challenge is whether her mother, Zhao, will feel uncomfortable if she enters the restaurant. If this makes Gan Tao unhappy, then she will truly be pleasing neither side.
After much thought, he decided to ask his aunt first. After all, the restaurant actually belonged to his aunt, and it would be up to her to decide whether Gan Tao could work there.
The first time her taciturn nephew spoke to her was because of Gan Tao. Gan Li was somewhat surprised; it seemed that Gan Tao held a significant place in her nephew's heart.
Regarding his matter, she readily replied, "I set the rules for the competition. If she can win, then I naturally have no reason to stop her."
"As for your mother... I know you're worried about how to explain it, but don't worry, I'll talk to her about it."
Gan Quan was overjoyed to hear his aunt's assurance and immediately shared the good news with Gan Tao Niang.
Upon hearing the news, Gan Tao Niang happily returned home and knocked loudly on her daughter's door to tell her the good news.
"Tao'er, my daughter, I have good news for you!"
"You can go and participate in the competition without worry! Gan Quan has already spoken with his aunt, and Gan Li has agreed to talk to Zhao Shi. As long as you win the competition and get into the restaurant, Zhao Shi will definitely not dare to make things difficult for you!"
As Gan Taoniang spoke, she sighed with relief and murmured with longing:
"That's great! Now you have work to do, and our family won't be struggling so much anymore!"
Before she could finish speaking, the tightly closed door in front of her was suddenly pulled open from the inside, and Gan Tao appeared in the doorway, her face full of anger, and questioned her:
"You went to see Gan Quan? Didn't I tell you you weren't allowed to see him anymore!"
Gan Tao Niang was startled. Coming to her senses, she looked at her angry daughter and curled her lip in disdain:
"If you had listened to me from the beginning, I wouldn't have needed to go looking for him. But even if I did, what difference would it make? He's already agreed to help, and I'm doing this for your own good..."
"For my own good? What kind of 'for my own good' is this! Don't forget, back then you ruined the reputation of the whole village for that little bit of dowry."
Now you have the nerve to ask someone for help? You may be shameless, but I certainly am!
Gan Tao became increasingly agitated as she spoke, her chest heaving violently, and her eyes gradually reddening. She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and stubbornly said:
"Let me tell you, I'm not going to work in a restaurant. Forget about it. I'm not that shameless. I'd rather starve than have people gossiping about me behind my back!"
Seeing her daughter so angry, Gan Tao Niang did not reflect on her own actions at all, but instead became angry because of her words.
She stood with her hands on her hips, pointed at Gan Tao's nose, and scolded:
"You little brat, you've really grown up! How dare you insult your mother like that? You think you're so great while I'm not? Have you ever thought about what will happen to your brothers? You don't care if you starve to death, you have to consider them too!"
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