Chapter 470: The Secret is Exposed
"Alright, alright." Bai Zhi noticed Ye Tiandong's change in mood and quickly spoke up to ease the atmosphere, "Please don't make that face, it looks really depressing."
She spoke in a relaxed tone, "I met with Deputy Director Chen and gained some insights."
Upon hearing this, Ye Tiandong slowly raised his eyes, his gaze filled with anticipation.
“I’ve confirmed it. Deputy Director Chen’s aunt is indeed named Chen Zhen. She was imprisoned in a cowshed twenty years ago in Bincheng.”
As Bai Zhi said this, Ye Tiandong tightened his grip on the water glass.
There were emotions churning in his eyes.
Bai Zhi continued, "However, Grandma Chen Zhen hasn't retired yet. She does special work, so we have no way to contact her."
"If you want to see her, you have to wait until she retires and comes back."
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Ye Tiandong's expression darkened noticeably.
The initial glimmer of light had faded from his eyes.
Bai Zhi naturally noticed the change in his emotions.
She could tell that although her uncle was conflicted, his mind was beginning to lean towards his grandfather being right.
He might need a reason, an opportunity, to convince himself to reconcile with his grandfather.
It also allows me to reconcile with myself after all these years of obsessing over trivial matters.
Therefore, he no longer treated this matter indifferently.
Instead, he began to fear receiving a disappointing answer.
Bai Zhi looked at him and said with certainty, "Uncle, since I can be so sure that my grandfather did nothing to wrong my grandmother, I must be confident."
Now that things had come to this, Bai Zhi was quite satisfied with Ye Tiandong's change in attitude towards the matter. Therefore, she was no longer as impatient as before in forcing her to forgive her grandfather, and said, "You can choose not to forgive my grandfather now, and wait for the evidence to emerge. Of course, you can also..."
"Uncle, it's getting late. You should rest now. You'll be busy tomorrow."
Bai Zhi gave him ample space to think.
"good."
The next day, Bai Zhi had to go to the military compound. She had promised to treat Wang Shufen and prescribe medicine, and she had to get it done today.
Cui Hua got up in the morning and had already packed her luggage.
She planned to take her luggage with her when she left home, and go directly to the station after finishing her business.
"Xiao Zhi, I'm going back to Bincheng today. See you next time."
"Sister Cui, please be careful on your way."
Bai Zhi instructed Ye Tiandong, "Uncle, I have to go back to the military compound. Please take Sister Cui to the train station."
"Okay, you go ahead with your work, we have things to do this morning."
After Ye Tiandong and Cui Hua went out, they first went to the restaurant they had taken over.
Ye Tiandong said that the workers would be coming today, and asked Cui Hua to go and take a look first. The two of them would decide on the general decoration style, and then he would take Cui Hua to the train station.
On the way, Cui Hua discussed with her, "I think Xiao Zhi's suggestion is feasible. The decoration style can be fashionable and minimalist, without being too complicated or outdated. It should focus on attracting young people. There are several universities nearby, such as art colleges and dance colleges. If we can grasp the preferences and tastes of young people, we will not have to worry about business in the future."
Ye Tiandong agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Ye Tiandong was unusually easy to talk to, and Cui Hua couldn't help but glance at him again.
When we arrived at the restaurant, the renovation workers were already there.
Ye Tiandong first shared his opinions on the renovation.
"Boss Ye, just tell us what to do and we'll do it."
The master craftsman was very professional. He had paper and pen in his hand, intending to write down Ye Tiandong's ideas first and then draw blueprints when he got back.
"The cashier is in the southeast corner, and there's a set of cabinets behind the counter."
"Also, we don't want dark-colored flooring. Show me the colors of your flooring later, and I'll choose one."
"no problem."
"Let's go take another look on the second floor."
The renovation contractor Ye Tiandong found was very professional. He not only listened to Ye Tiandong's opinions but also gave him a lot of professional renovation advice.
The communication went very smoothly.
Within an hour, the overall tone of the renovation was basically finalized.
"Mr. Ye, then we'll go back and make the drawings according to your requirements."
The renovation worker said, "If you have time tomorrow, come and check out our materials first."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Ye Tiandong took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to him.
"Thank you, Boss Ye,"
The two men saw the renovation worker to the door and then saw a figure lingering there.
"Head Chef, what are you doing here?" Cui Hua was surprised to see the restaurant's former head chef.
All the restaurants are closed, what is this person wandering around here for?
"Boss Ye, Supervisor Cui." The head chef bowed and scraped nervously when he saw them, his attitude extremely respectful.
Cui Hua asked, "Is there something you need here?"
"I just want to ask Mr. Ye, after your restaurant opens next year, will I still be able to continue working here?"
The head chef scratched his head and looked nervously at Ye Tiandong. "I've worked here for over ten years, and I really can't bear to give up this job. Does what you said last time, Boss Ye, still stand?"
Ye Tiandong said that once the new store opens, employees who wish to stay can be rehired.
But after Boss Yang paid them their wages, everyone went their separate ways.
There was also no contact information for Mr. Ye.
Some of the employees from other places returned to their hometowns, while others found new jobs.
His age made it difficult to find work, but his reluctance to give up the restaurant he had worked at for over a decade was the main reason.
Since his home is in the southern part of the city, he has been wandering around here for the past few days, hoping to run into Ye Tiandong and Cui Hua.
I actually saw the restaurant doors open today.
"Master, I always keep my word."
Fearing that he wouldn't believe him, Ye Tiandong said, "How about this, we can draft a contract first, and I'll pay you half a month's salary. You can celebrate the New Year first, and then officially start working after the New Year."
"Also, you can contact those former employees; I welcome anyone who wants to stay."
"That's wonderful." Upon receiving Ye Tiandong's affirmative answer, the master chef's weathered face finally relaxed, and he looked at him gratefully, unsure of what to say.
“However, there’s one thing we need to make clear beforehand.” Ye Tiandong looked at him seriously, “The Nancheng Hotel has changed its name, so we must abide by the new rules and regulations.”
The head chef immediately assured him, "Boss Ye, no problem, there's absolutely no problem."
"Okay, then come here tomorrow morning to sign the contract."
The head chef happily grasped Ye Tiandong's hand, extremely grateful, "Thank you, Boss Ye, thank you so much."
After shaking hands with Ye Tiandong, he originally reached out to shake hands with Cui Hua as well, but then he realized that men and women should not be separated, and with Ye Tiandong standing next to him, he chuckled and withdrew his hand. He scratched his head and said with concern and apology, "Manager Cui, I've been worried these past few days about whether Boss Ye was able to find you that night. I had no way of asking around, so seeing you two together puts my mind at ease."
Cui Hua, "???"
Upon hearing the master's words, Ye Tiandong's eyes flickered slightly, and he coughed lightly, interrupting him, "Alright, Master, you can go back now."
"Okay, Mr. Ye, Manager Cui, goodbye."
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