Chapter 104: Reporting to the Police
The old woman's voice was not quiet, and as soon as she finished speaking, everyone's eyes and gazes fell on her.
Pei Yian knew that if this matter got out of hand, no matter if it was true or not, it would not be of any benefit to Baiwei Restaurant.
He immediately stood up and retorted, "Ma'am, you should have evidence when you speak. What's your intention in slandering us without any evidence?"
"What's your intention? What could I possibly have? My son died of poisoning today after eating your food! Look, there are poisonous mushrooms in this food. You might be the next ones to be poisoned!"
The old woman pointed at the mushrooms on the floor and spoke confidently and seriously.
When everyone heard this, hesitation showed on their faces. They put down their chopsticks and looked at each other.
When the mushroom soup was first served, some people were afraid to try it for fear of getting poisoned.
Only after Shopkeeper Pei tried it himself did people start eating. Soon, the delicious mushroom soup conquered everyone's stomach.
Now that someone at Baiwei Restaurant has caused such a scene, if this is true, then they are now...
The diners at the table were whispering louder and louder, and many of them began to panic and fear, and even wanted to question the restaurant owner, fearing that what the old woman said was true.
Ji Zhisui heard the noise and realized that someone was causing trouble outside, and it seemed that lives were involved. This was no small matter.
She quickly put down her work and emerged from the kitchen, saying, "This mushroom isn't poisonous. We've already tried it. Besides, if it's poisonous, it would ruin our restaurant's reputation. What good would that do? Auntie, you insist the dish is poisonous. Aren't you just looking for trouble?"
"I...how could I be causing trouble on purpose? My son was poisoned because he ate you!" The old woman was righteous and angry.
"Then tell me, when did your son come and what dishes did he order?" Pei Yian asked with narrowed eyes.
"He, he came here at noon. He heard people say your restaurant's food was delicious. Who knew that you were using poisonous mushrooms to deceive people? He ate those mushrooms and got poisoned! It's because of you that my son was fine this morning, but he died of poisoning after coming back from your restaurant!"
Ji Zhisui raised his lips with a hint of sarcasm. "Auntie, let me correct you again. The mushrooms you are talking about are not poisonous mushrooms, but chanterelles, which are edible mushrooms. Besides, this dish has only been available this afternoon. I just don't know where your son got the poisonous mushrooms from?"
Because of Ji Zhisui's explanation, the diners at the table who were worried finally put their minds at ease. It was indeed the case.
This mushroom soup is a random dish today and is only available in the afternoon. It has nothing to do with what the lady said.
"Stop quibbling! He died of poisoning after eating in your restaurant!" The old woman refused to give in and kept yelling, wanting to run out the door, wanting to make this matter known to everyone.
Such behavior clearly shows that he is looking for trouble.
Ji Zhisui couldn't understand it. He and the Pei family had only been in Qizhou County for a few months, but if there was any real holiday to celebrate with, it was only with the Liu family next door.
But after the last commotion, the Liu family became completely obedient and completely avoided their family. She felt that it was not the Liu family who was causing trouble behind the scenes.
"Auntie, since you insist that your son died of poisoning after eating the food in our restaurant, what's the point of making trouble in our restaurant? Why don't you come with me to report to the authorities? This is a matter of life and death, and I believe the county magistrate will not ignore it." Ji Zhisui was not afraid of reporting to the authorities. After all, their restaurant was upright and had nothing to fear.
One diner suggested, "Auntie, you should report this to the police! I eat at this restaurant every day and nothing has ever happened to me. Maybe your son was poisoned by something else."
"That's right! Auntie, your son is in trouble, shouldn't you report it to the police?"
"For a matter as serious as this, where human lives are at stake, we must go to the county magistrate for resolution!"
People around were talking about it and supporting the old woman to report to the police.
Hearing everyone calling on her to report to the police, the old lady paused, and a moment of unnaturalness flashed in her eyes.
"Auntie, you don't report to the police, is it because what you said are all lies?" Pei Yian approached step by step, his dark eyes deep and unfathomable.
The old woman took a few steps back, then realized that she was being too guilty and might be caught by someone.
She straightened her back, pointed in the direction of Pei Yian and Ji Zhisui, and said viciously, "Just wait! I'm going to report to the authorities and ask the county magistrate to seal up your shop!"
After making those harsh remarks, the old woman disappeared in a flash. It was unclear whether she was going to report to the police or to notify the person behind the scenes.
After Ji Zhisui asked Sister You to clean up the dirt on the floor, he turned around and bowed to the customers in the restaurant.
"Dear guests, I'm truly sorry to have disturbed your meal and frightened you because of someone causing trouble. Today, everyone will receive a 20% discount on their bills.
At the same time, we at Baiwei Restaurant can assure you that our dishes are absolutely non-toxic and fresh! You won't get any stomach upset or poisoning. If you do, feel free to contact us, and we will take full responsibility. I hope everyone here will bear witness to what I'm saying today!"
With this solemn assurance, many diners felt at ease. They had been eating at the restaurant for so many days without any problems.
The old woman said that her son had died of poisoning, but she couldn't explain clearly. Now everyone reminded her to report to the police.
But the figure looked like it was fleeing in panic, which made people doubt the authenticity of the matter.
There were even quite a few smart diners who thought that the old woman in front was deliberately looking for trouble.
Besides, they couldn't hold a grudge against Baiwei Restaurant. The dishes they ordered today were 20% off, which saved them a lot of money. This young lady was really generous.
I knew that Miss Ji from Baiwei Restaurant was a clever and skillful cook, but I didn’t expect she was so generous!
"My dear lady, look at what you said. Don't we diners know this? Anyway, I didn't feel uncomfortable at all after eating at your house!"
"If there's anything I'm uncomfortable with, it's that the food in your restaurant is so good! It makes me have to hold on to the wall every time I finish eating!"
"That's right, every time I come to your house, my mouth becomes uncontrollable and I eat until I'm stuffed!"
Because of the old woman's departure and Ji Zhisui's assurance, not many people took this matter seriously.
Ji Zhisui still had no idea about this matter. He poked Pei Yian, who was keeping accounts, and said, "Brother An, the old woman who was causing trouble earlier shouldn't have been sent by the Liu family, right?"
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