Song He'er coughed lightly, "There's no need to argue. There's no point in arguing with this kind of person. As long as she doesn't cause me any trouble, everything is fine."
"Don't you understand the principle of 'to strike the mountain to scare the tiger'?"
Seeing that Jiang Huaifu seemed eager to go inside, Song He'er didn't want to spoil his fun, so she got out of the car with him.
The Qionglou was as crowded as ever, except that Ruan Wenxiao did not go out today and was in the main hall.
Jiang Huaifu spotted him at a glance, but didn't say anything, simply finding an empty table to sit down.
Song He'er was thinking of going to a private room, since some things couldn't be said clearly in the main hall.
"I'll send someone to tell you not to sit here too conspicuously."
Jiang Huaifu smiled coldly, raised his head, and looked in the direction behind him. "The person you're looking for is standing right there!"
Song He'er followed his gaze and saw that Ruan Wenxiao was talking to a scholar-looking man in the hall.
Song He'er was wearing a hood, so Ruan Wenxiao didn't see her for a moment.
However, she wasn't there to see Ruan Wenxiao. The matter that his aunt had handled was naturally for his aunt to deal with, and had nothing to do with him.
“This has nothing to do with him. You shouldn’t take your anger out on others. I’ll go to the back room and find his aunt…”
"I'm afraid that if you don't speak to him, you won't be able to see Ruan San Niang."
Jiang Huaifu's sudden remark left Song He'er somewhat at a loss. What he said was true; Ruan San Niang was an extremely proud person who would never normally appear in this restaurant unless there was an emergency or someone from a high-ranking family came.
"You didn't come here just to cause trouble, did you?"
Jiang Huaifu curled his lips into a smile. "Yes, I just can't stand him."
"Strange, this is insane!"
"Who are you calling a lunatic!"
"Hey you! He's doing nothing wrong. Last time you went to Xizhou and we didn't hear from him, it was he who used his connections to send a message out!"
Jiang Huaifu scoffed, "Who do I think I am? Do I need him to save me? Even if there's a bottomless abyss ahead, I won't die."
Song He'er sensed something strange in those words, but she didn't dwell on it and turned to walk towards Ruan Wenxiao.
"Young master, may I speak with you in private?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Wenxiao was slightly taken aback, but in the next instant, he realized what was happening and quickly waved to the waiter beside him.
"Take this distinguished guest upstairs to the Narcissus Terrace."
"Alright, please go ahead, young lady!"
Song He'er nodded and followed the waiter upstairs.
Before leaving, she glanced back at Jiang Huaifu and saw that he was still sitting with his back to her, his posture upright and a little stubborn.
Song He'er breathed a sigh of relief and reluctantly followed the waiter upstairs.
After finishing his business, Ruan Wenxiao rushed to Shuixiantai to meet Song He'er.
"What's wrong? Is there something you need?"
"I want to see your aunt."
"she?"
"Go and call her, she will definitely come."
"What... what happened?"
"You call them for me first, then you'll know."
Completely bewildered, Ruan Wenxiao had no choice but to leave the room and head towards the third floor...
Ruan San Niang knew exactly what she had done, so she was certain she would come.
This time, however, his attitude was different from usual. As soon as he entered, he greeted me with a smile, "Honored guest."
Song He'er knew she was capable, so she didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "My wife has excellent skills. You don't lift a finger, and your subordinates do everything for you."
"Why do you say that, young lady?" Ruan San Niang was skilled at pretending, speaking, and acting.
Ruan Wenxiao, who was standing nearby, was completely confused. He wanted to go up and ask for clarification but didn't want to interrupt the two of them.
"Does my running a restaurant make you so afraid, my wife? One should be upright and honest in one's conduct. Besides, I have always respected you as an elder, so I have never held a grudge. But if you keep picking on me, I am not one to swallow my anger!"
Seeing that Song He'er was truly angry, Ruan San Niang could no longer pretend and could only bluntly state, "It is truly remarkable that a young girl like you could achieve such a position in Jiangning. I wonder if it is your achievement or that of the noble young master beside you?"
"This has nothing to do with you, my lady. I'm letting it slide because you're Ruan Wenxiao's aunt. I'm determined to keep the restaurant open. Please stop now and stop thinking about getting anything from me or taking advantage of me. I'm not a reasonable person. If anyone angers me, I'll eat them alive."
Ruan Wenxiao grew anxious and walked straight up to Ruan Sanniang, angrily asking, "Aunt, what have you done now!"
Ruan San Niang raised an eyebrow and asked nonchalantly, "Weren't you looking for that thing too? What's wrong with your aunt getting it back for you? Besides, she owes you a favor. It's not unreasonable for me to do this. We should all share the good things..."
Enraged, Ruan Wenxiao threw the teacup on the ground.
"Aunt, what are you doing! How could you take someone else's things behind their back! You've lived in Jiangning for decades, always acting with integrity and honesty, and I've never seen you like this before!"
Seeing her nephew lose his temper, Ruan Sanniang felt a little aggrieved. "I've never seen you like this before! This brat has no relation to you, so why are you helping her? So what if I took her things? Don't think I don't know. Last time she was in trouble, you went to investigate and almost exposed your whereabouts. I went to great lengths to bring you from the Central Plains, and you still insist on walking on the edge of a knife?"
Ruan San Niang is right. Ruan Wenxiao also came from the Central Plains. He messed things up before, and his master was looking for him all over the world. If he hadn't been hiding in Nanzhao, he would have been captured by those纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy families) long ago!
"If you... if you continue like this, I will return to the Central Plains!"
Ruan San Niang burst into tears, as if the whole world had wronged her. "My brother and sister-in-law left early, leaving you as their only child. I felt sorry for you and took you in, hoping you would have a bright future. I myself have no children, so I placed all my hopes on you. You are my everything, the lifeblood of the Ruan family! How could you say such things and hurt my heart!"
Ruan San Niang was in a bad mood and wanted to vent her anger on Song He'er. So she turned around, pointed at Song He'er's nose and cursed, "You little bitch, all you do is sow discord! Let me tell you, you won't be able to open a restaurant smoothly in Jiangning!"
Song He'er gave a sarcastic smile, raised her eyebrows, and calmly met her gaze. "Is that so? But I'm going to show you. Let's meet again in three months!"
………
My darlings, I've sped up updates during my postpartum period. This story is gradually coming to an end, and we'll probably wrap it up once the restaurant opens. If I have time later, I'll write a sequel. Also, I have a question for you all: do you hope the male and female leads end up together?
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