Chen Yong stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Zhen Wanwan, and the people around him also knelt down to pay their respects.
Seeing Zhen Wanwan's confusion and helplessness, Zhu Yuan said coldly, "Get up, all of you! Come inside and sit down!"
After saying that, Zhu Yuan helped Zhen Wanwan into the restaurant and went straight to the private room on the third floor.
Chen Yong nodded to his subordinates, who then brought the manager and waiters back to the restaurant and closed the main door, blocking the view of countless people.
The shopkeeper's legs had long since gone weak, and he had no strength left. He could only walk by leaning on the soldiers' bodies.
His heart grew colder and colder as he thought about his angry outbursts. He felt a chill run down his spine.
So that shrew had such a powerful background!
At this moment, he had lost all his arrogance and could only be carried upstairs like a piglet.
When they went upstairs, Zhu Yuan had already told her how he got there.
"If you want to come over next time, you can come find me," Zhu Yuan said quietly.
Zhen Wanwan was slightly taken aback, realizing what he was talking about, and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine on my own, it's just that shopkeeper..."
Before she could finish speaking, the shopkeeper was dragged up. Zhen Wanwan straightened her expression and glanced at Zhu Yuan out of the corner of her eye.
This restaurant was given to her by Zhu Yuan, so she should have the right to discipline the employees there.
But just now downstairs, the shopkeeper kept mentioning the government, which clearly indicated that he had a close relationship with people in the government.
She didn't know how important his identity was, but with Zhu Yuan protecting her, she didn't need to worry about going to jail.
However, if they offended the county magistrate because of this, they would have to make a living in Guangling County in the future. If the county magistrate was petty and held a grudge against her, they would inevitably be suppressed by others.
Zhu Yuan noticed Zhen Wanwan's unease and gently comforted her, "This restaurant is yours, so you naturally have the right to deal with the staff. Besides, Lord Chen is a good official who cares for the people and the country, and he will never let those who deceive their master go unpunished."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Wanwan gave a faint "hmm" and turned her gaze to the group of people who were entering the house.
Chen Yong bowed slightly to Zhu Yuan and Zhen Wanwan, then turned around and angrily shouted at the shopkeeper, "Kneel down!"
The shopkeeper was so frightened that he trembled and obediently knelt down.
He lay prone, tears streaming down his face, as if he had countless grievances with nowhere to seek redress.
Those who don't know the truth might actually think he's innocent.
Seeing the shopkeeper's act, Zhen Wanwan's anger, which had already subsided considerably, began to resurface.
She angrily retorted, "Shopkeeper, what's with this attitude? You weren't so weak and helpless just now! And why aren't you continuing to curse? Go ahead and curse! Keep being arrogant!"
Hearing Zhen Wanwan's complaint, the shopkeeper felt wronged again. Coupled with the occasional stinging pain from his injuries, he could no longer hide his hatred for Zhen Wanwan.
The shopkeeper pointed angrily at Zhen Wanwan, wishing he could skin her alive.
"You shrew! How could Huachao have a woman like you! You were clearly the one who started this trouble! I was trying to give you some advice, and you attacked me!"
The innkeeper, his voice trembling with emotion, accused her, then turned to Chen Yong, pleading, "Sir! Please, do me justice! I was peacefully sitting in the restaurant when this woman barged in, didn't order any food, and started chasing me with a broom for no reason..."
Chen Yong waited quietly for him to finish speaking, glancing at Zhen Wanwan without making a sound. When he saw Zhu Yuan's gaze, he quickly turned his eyes to Wang Ba San.
"You tell me! What exactly happened!"
This girl is clearly the master's hidden mistress. If the shopkeeper really bullies her this time, the master will probably give him a hard time.
Therefore, he didn't believe a single word the shopkeeper said.
In just a few breaths, Wang Ba had figured out who was in charge and realized that his manager had kicked a hornet's nest.
Judging from the magistrate's attitude toward these two distinguished guests, he knew whether he could stay and work in the future depended on whether he could speak properly today.
Therefore, Wang Basan did not even look at the shopkeeper and respectfully explained, "Sir, this young lady is here for lunch today. After ordering from the menu, she sat quietly in her seat."
For some reason, our shopkeeper's eyesight was really bad today, and he kept rolling his eyes at this young lady. So the young lady kindly reminded him to see a doctor when he had time.
To everyone's surprise, the shopkeeper was ungrateful and hurled insults at the girl, shoving her out of the room while making threats.
The girl picked up the broom in self-defense and held it in front of her. The shopkeeper wouldn't let it go, and the girl, out of fear, hit him twice...
Wang Basan's attitude was as sincere as could be, and in his words, Zhen Wanwan was portrayed as the victim, while the shopkeeper was the perpetrator.
Every word he uttered was in defense of Zhen Wanwan; he seemed to be the embodiment of a champion of justice for women.
Regardless of how many people present believed him, Zhen Wanwan said without the slightest hint of guilt, "That's right! This shopkeeper is just too much of a bully!"
At this moment, her mind was still stuck on the 'facts' that Wang Ba San had exaggerated. Only after feeling the cold looks from the two superiors did she stare at Wang Ba San in disbelief.
"You! You bastard, what nonsense are you spouting! Have you forgotten who your master is! You treacherous wretch, don't even think about working for me anymore, go back to shoveling your own manure..."
The shopkeeper was so angry that the fat on his face trembled, never expecting to be betrayed by the waiter he had always looked down on.
He got up, ready to kick Wang Ba San a few times, but was held down by the soldiers. So he could only verbally abuse Wang Ba San's ancestors.
He didn't notice at all that, with each curse, the faces of the two men in power grew darker and darker.
Especially Zhu Yuan, whose suppressed killing intent gradually leaked out, wanted to drag the shopkeeper into the dungeon and give him a good beating.
"Enough! Tian Zhiping, how long are you going to be unreasonable?"
Chen Yong clearly knew the shopkeeper, and he glared at Tian Zhiping with a look of disappointment and frustration.
Tian Zhiping's heart sank. Seeing Chen Yong's unpleasant expression, he dared not utter any more harsh words.
However, he still appeared unconvinced.
Zhen Wanwan keenly noticed the subtle changes in the two people, and it seemed that her guess was correct: the shopkeeper and the county magistrate had a close relationship.
Thinking about having to make a living under Chen Yong's command in the future, Zhen Wanwan asked in a friendly manner, "Does the magistrate know this shopkeeper?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yong sighed and explained in a very courteous manner, "Indeed, this person is still my concubine's good-for-nothing younger brother."
Unexpectedly, the two are related by marriage!
She has already made up her mind to take over the restaurant, and she genuinely doesn't want to continue employing the manager.
Now, after hearing Chen Yong's words, she looked at Zhu Yuan with some difficulty.
Zhu Yuan looked at her gently, then moved a few meters closer before chuckling and saying, "Don't worry about all that, just do what you want."
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