"Bah! A widow wants to be married off to a man with many matchmakers and a sedan chair, but she doesn't even consider whether she is worthy of the marriage! In my opinion, you've spoiled her just by being too good to her!" Aunt Jiang was displeased when she heard this, and her face was long. She thought back to when they married Liu Chunhua, they didn't give her a penny and just lit two candles to suit the occasion.

Now Jiang Chao doesn't want to give it either. In his opinion, marrying a wife doesn't cost much. If two people are suitable for each other, they can live together. But every time he talks about this with Zhang Tieying, she will scold him back.

After a long time, Jiang Chao realized that Zhang Tieying was determined to get a betrothal gift.

"If you really can't do it, give her the golden lock. Now everyone in the village is watching. If you can't find a new wife, you'll be laughed at for nothing." Aunt Jiang thought about it and had no other choice. Divorce is not good for a woman's reputation, but it's not much better for a man's reputation either. Especially since Liu Chunhua is a well-known capable woman in the surrounding area, there are so many people waiting to see Jiang Chao regret dumping her! In addition, Jiang Chao has made a scandal of cheating again, so the sooner he can start a new life, the better.

"After marriage, we are a family. You can find a way to get the gold lock back later. Such a valuable thing cannot be left on a woman!"

"Aunt, actually..." Jiang Chao lowered his head, not daring to look into Aunt Jiang's eyes, "The gold lock is already with her."

"What? When did you give it to me? Why are you so confused?"

"No, no, I drank too much that day, and the people around me were making a fuss, so I gave the things away in a daze." Jiang Chao hurriedly tried to make amends, but Aunt Jiang was still angry.

"What a sin! You worked so hard to get it, how can you give it to someone else so easily!"

But then again, what more dowry did Widow Zhang want after she got the golden lock? After Aunt Jiang calmed down, she felt that the golden lock could not be given away for nothing, and urged Jiang Chao to settle the matter quickly.

Jiang Chao was afraid that she would be angry, so he could only agree first, "I understand, aunt, I will discuss it with her later."

At night, Jiang Chao went home and lay down on the bed, thinking about how to talk to Zhang Tieying. Before he could figure it out, a draught suddenly blew through the house. Jiang Chao hurried to lock the door, but when he turned around, he was the only one in the huge house. Liu Chunhua, who used to be busy running around, was gone, and the chattering of Jiang Ruyi and Jiang Zhize was gone. Everything was eerily quiet.

"Damn it, why am I thinking about these things for no reason?" Jiang Chao shook his head and quickly dispelled the thought.

The next day, in the canteen kitchen.

"Chunhua, try it and see if it tastes like what you said."

Old Li made several fresh-style dishes according to the recipes that Liu Chunhua had told him recently. Not only were these dishes beautifully presented, but the ingredients and side dishes were also very bold, which was different from traditional meals. Even Old Li, a veteran chef who had been cooking for decades, was surprised.

Liu Chunhua just tasted a chopstick of it and a smile appeared on her face, "Yes, that's it."

Hearing this, Old Li also showed a relieved expression, and the next second he became excited again, "Okay, then let's open the door. The store has been closed for so many days, it's time to liven it up."

"Okay, open the door!"

Liu Chunhua smiled and nodded, holding Jiang Ruyi's hand with one hand and Jiang Zhize's hand with the other and walked to the front hall.

The dusty shop door opened, and brand new red lanterns had already been hung on both sides of the door plaque. A long string of firecrackers was thrown out, with hundreds of them blasting.

"What's going on? Didn't this canteen go bankrupt?"

"I heard that a new boss took over, but he hasn't shown up yet. Looking at the situation, is he planning to reopen the business?"

"Wow, so many whips, who is this new boss? He's quite powerful."

Pedestrians on the street were attracted by the sound of firecrackers, and then the lion dance team arranged by Liu Chunhua also came on stage. Amid the loud sound of gongs and drums, everyone became more curious about this store. Even Manager Luo from the grain and oil store opposite stretched his neck to find out what was going on.

"Chunhua, it's time to unveil the plaque." Old Li was so happy to see so many people coming.

Liu Chunhua asked him to wait a little longer.

Old Li was puzzled. What were they waiting for?

It was not until Widow Zhao appeared in the crowd that Liu Chunhua smiled, "Sister Zhao, you are finally here."

"Chunhua, what are you doing?" Widow Zhao knew that Liu Chunhua had bought the shop, so she sent a message to ask her to come over today. She thought something was going on, but it turned out to be the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Liu Chunhua put a pair of scissors in her hand and said to her solemnly, "I said that I, Liu Chunhua, remember your kindness. Today is a good day, and I want to come with you."

Widow Zhao's eyes were moist. She always felt that what she had done was nothing, but the fact that Liu Chunhua still remembered her on such an important day showed that she really treated her as her own.

"Okay, let's cut it together."

The two smiled at each other, and Liu Chunhua said to the crowd, "Everyone, our Jin Yu Man Tang is officially open today. We welcome new and old customers to come and taste our food. Anyone who comes into the store today will get a 20% discount!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the gong sounded, Liu Chunhua and Widow Zhao cut the red silk, and Old Li also pulled off the red cloth covering the door plaque, revealing the four big characters "Gold and Jade Full Hall" written in regular script.

"Why is it her?"

When the shopkeeper Luo who was behind the crowd saw that it was Liu Chunhua, he was so surprised that his jaw dropped. He never thought that the person who took over the canteen opposite would be Liu Chunhua!

After realizing what was happening, Shopkeeper Luo called Huo Yuli immediately.

In the cafeteria, after Liu Chunhua finished speaking, several waiters brought the dishes to display in front of the people. The novel and exquisite dishes immediately attracted everyone's attention, and many people were eager to try them.

"It's only 80% off, it's like free. Come on, find me a seat!"

"I'll come too. Whether it's delicious or not, I have to try something new."

With someone taking the lead, the rest followed suit and rushed in. Old Li and Widow Zhao were so happy just watching.

"I didn't expect the response to be so good, sister Chunhua, you still have a way."

Liu Chunhua smiled but said nothing. It was not her idea. These new dishes, including the method of attracting customers with low prices, were all taught by Ruyi. Even the first two groups of people who came just now were arranged in advance by Jiang Ruyi to avoid a dull occasion.

Noticing her gaze, Jiang Ruyi praised her generously, "Don't look at me like that, you are great too."

After all, she only provided the idea, and it was Liu Chunhua who actually executed it. If she hadn't arranged everything, it wouldn't have been so smooth.

"The rest depends on how many customers we can retain." Liu Chunhua glanced at the crowded scene inside, and a sense of anticipation quietly grew in her heart.