After finishing his work downstairs, Song Dahai brought some snacks to Song Ning and happily prepared to take them to his daughter.
As soon as they went upstairs, they saw the Xu family having dinner.
When Madam Xu and Madam Xu's second wife saw him, their expressions changed, and they kept muttering something under their breath.
Song Dahai ignored him; the shop needed to do business, so it was better to stay calm.
However, Madam Xu was a woman who held grudges and sought revenge.
They quickly called over the waiter on the second floor and whispered some bad things about Song Dahai, implying that he was no good and should be kicked out quickly, otherwise he would definitely cause trouble for the shop in the future.
Everyone in the shop knows this is the owner's father. He's still the owner, so kicking him out? Have you lost your mind?
He ignored it and instead spoke to Song Ning, who had quietly followed him out.
"Tell Manager Du that their table didn't get a discount when they paid the bill."
"yes."
All I do all day is think about useless things; I don't believe I can't get rid of them.
Xu Jiaojiao now realized that Madam Xu had a grudge against the Song family, so she asked, "Auntie, is there some misunderstanding between Song Ning and the Xu family?"
When Xu Jiaojiao asked this question, Madam Xu had a lot to say.
She revealed every detail of the feud between the Song and Xu families, but of course, she didn't mention it to Old Madam Xu.
Xu Jiaojiao was stunned. They said the Song Ning family wanted to curry favor with the Marquis's family? And they even said they coveted the Marquis's property?
Xu Jiaojiao believed anything else, but she didn't believe this at all.
The Song family owns quite a few businesses in Tianxiang County, and Xiangyunlou Restaurant in Tianxiang County has now become the most famous restaurant in the entire Yuanzhou.
There were also the cotton plants, clothing workshops, and soap workshops that the Song family had previously owned; each of them was a profitable business.
According to her father, Song Ning owns businesses in Yuanzhou City and many surrounding counties, so no matter what, she wouldn't covet what the Marquis's mansion has.
Song Ning is now a well-known figure in the north.
"Auntie, you must have misunderstood. Song Ning shouldn't be short of money, and if I'm not mistaken, this restaurant belongs to her."
"What?"
The Xu family was stunned, then realized what was happening. Madam Xu waved her hand and said, "Impossible! Yue Niang has been to the capital before. Do you think I don't know what her family is like? They're just farmers. How could they own such a big restaurant? Impossible!"
"But... the Song family has many businesses in Tianxiang County. There is also a Xiangyun Tower in Tianxiang County, which is owned by Song Ning. Business is booming every day."
Seeing that Xu Jiaojiao was speaking seriously, Madam Xu the First and Madam Xu the Second became suspicious and asked, "Really?"
“Of course it’s true. My family is from Jiangning County, and I’ve had dealings with Song Ning. There’s no way I could be wrong.”
"Then... could it just be someone with the same name?"
Those who can open a restaurant in the capital are no ordinary people.
Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt uncertain.
As they were talking, Song Ning came out of the room and was stopped by Madam Xu as she passed the table where they were eating: "Wait a minute."
"What's up?"
"This restaurant...you own it?"
Song Ning glanced at Xu Jiaojiao indifferently: "No."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Xu Jiaojiao, that big mouth, told everyone about it so quickly.
However, deeply ingrained beliefs cannot be changed overnight, and as long as she denies it, the Xu family will not believe her.
Sure enough, Madam Xu smiled smugly: "I knew it! The Song family has only been in the capital for a year, and they've already opened a restaurant like this? They don't have that kind of ability."
Seeing that Song Ning didn't want to admit it, Xu Jiaojiao didn't explain further, and smiled lightly: "Then maybe... I remembered it wrong."
The group thoroughly enjoyed their meal. When they went downstairs to pay the bill, Manager Du calculated the amount, looked up, and smiled, "The total bill for you all is four taels of silver. May I ask who will pay?"
Madam Xu and Madam Xu's faces stiffened, and they both looked at Xu Jiaojiao.
Since Xu Jiaojiao came to the capital and stayed at the Xu family's residence, she has spent almost all of her money.
Looking at the Xu family members with their burning gazes, he sighed and very conscientiously paid the money.
After receiving the money, Manager Du very politely instructed his assistant to see the person out.
After Madam Xu and her entourage finished their meal upstairs, Song Ning sent someone to take them back.
In the afternoon, Zhou Ling'an also came, saying that he also wanted to buy New Year's goods. There was no one in the family to manage the inner quarters, and he didn't want to trouble his father, so he had to do it himself.
"I don't know much about these things, can I come with you?"
"Sure." It's perfect timing to help them carry their things.
Zhou Ling'an smiled and said, "Thank you."
“When did you start being so polite to me? Uncle Zhou said we’re family now.”
Zhou Ling'an understood what Song Ning meant, but he was still a little excited. Being family meant that Song Ning was closer to him.
They thought that since Xie Linzhou was away recently, they didn't need to avoid him. However, they didn't expect that Xie Linzhou would appear after they had only walked two streets.
The military camp outside the city needed to be settled before the New Year, and Xie Linzhou had been in the camp for several days without returning.
I just got back today and was planning to go find her, but Xia Shiyang stopped me on the way, so we chatted for a while at a nearby teahouse.
Xia Shiyang glanced downstairs and looked at him with interest: "I say, while you've been away these past few days, your fiancée doesn't seem to miss you very much."
As he spoke, he gestured for Xie Linzhou to look downstairs.
Xie Linzhou followed the gaze and his face darkened at just one glance.
Zhou Ling'an, it's Zhou Ling'an again. Why is this Zhou Ling'an so persistent?
And then there's Song Ning, she's engaged now and will be getting married after the first month of the lunar calendar.
It seems she didn't listen to a word he said.
Song Ning thought she was seeing things and didn't react for a moment, asking, "Xie Linzhou? Why are you back?"
Xie Linzhou's eyes were terrifyingly deep, and he said coldly, "What? Did I come back at the wrong time?"
Before Song Ning could speak, Zhou Ling'an quickly stepped forward: "General Xie, please don't misunderstand. Er Ya was just taking me to buy New Year's goods. We didn't do anything."
Xie Linzhou glared at him coldly, and Zhou Ling'an quickly lowered his head.
"That's not what I meant. Didn't you say you wouldn't be back until the day before New Year's Eve? How come you're back today?"
Xie Linzhou snorted coldly, "If you don't come back soon, she'll run off with someone else."
Seeing Xie Linzhou's murderous expression, Zhou Ling'an feared that Xie Linzhou might harm Song Ning, so he spoke again: "General Xie, we two just came out to buy New Year's goods, we really have nothing. Er Ya is such a good girl, you must cherish her."
Song Ning glanced at him, feeling that his words seemed a bit awkward.
It would have been better if he hadn't spoken; the moment he did, Xie Linzhou got even angrier and grabbed Song Ning's arm, trying to leave.
Zhou Ling'an was really worried and was about to go after her to say something when Xiao Cui grabbed him and said, "Brother Zhou, shut up."
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