He Cong looked up, his expression more relaxed than before.
He and his father had met many merchants seeking cooperation, and their sales pitches were always one of two things.
They either emphasized what they had that could bring the He family substantial profits, or they feigned weakness and stressed how much they needed the He family's support.
But the woman in front of him had none of those qualities.
Without exaggerating the prospects or using his grandfather's hardships as an analogy to evoke his sympathy, I did not try to persuade him to give in.
She simply expressed her disagreement with the current approach.
Even if she declares that she will give up the seafood hotpot business, she will still seek other solutions.
He Cong seemed to see a vigorous life force in her, just like hearing his grandfather's stories.
"You convinced me."
He Cong smiled.
"No. Young Master He hopes that the South Island will become better, and it just so happens that I was right."
Ruan Meng corrected.
He Cong did not deny that while his grandfather's efforts contributed to the He family's rise to prominence, the help of benefactors was also an important factor.
He once asked his father why a benefactor would help the He family and not someone else.
The father replied that at that time, the nobleman asked the grandfather what his future dream was.
My grandfather was struggling to make ends meet running a tea stall, but he replied that he hoped to have the opportunity to help more people in the future.
With the help of benefactors, my grandfather's business gradually grew, and he performed many good deeds.
His father taught him: One can gain small profits by acting selfishly and relying on luck; but one can go far by having a public-spirited heart, and then things will naturally fall into place.
Ruan Meng's words did indeed touch He Cong.
If even the He family doesn't want to get involved, which other merchant on the island would be willing to get entangled in it?
Even if Ruan Meng and the young master of Xinglintang hadn't shown up, resolving the dispute wouldn't have been a big deal for He Cong or Manager Yu.
Even if the He Family Restaurant closes down, the losses will be negligible.
But as Ruan Meng said, if these tricks make the He family back down, how arrogant will the people behind them become?
Do they think they can control Nanxian County, or even the entire South Island?
"As Miss Ruan suggested, three hundred taels for sixty menus. Manager Yu will oversee the menus."
"Young lady, you'd better hurry! I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got!"
He Cong smiled and reminded Manager Yu to sign the contract and get the bank draft.
After both parties signed the agreement, Ruan Meng was in a hurry to go back.
Manager Yu originally invited Ruan Meng to stay for dinner, but Ruan Meng said she still had things to buy and was in a hurry to go back to arrange the house construction, so Manager Yu did not try to keep her.
Before leaving, Ruan Meng promised Manager Yu, "At the latest, the day after tomorrow, I will create a menu as popular as the seafood in broth."
Manager Yu, understanding their concerns about building the house and worried about not having enough energy, proactively asked:
What ingredients do you need?
Ruan Meng thought for a moment, "Sea crab?"
Shopkeeper Yu nodded, "You all go ahead with your work. I'll have Xiao Kai go make the purchases now. Miss, you'll be going to Xinglin Hall to get the cart later."
“I’ll have Xiao Kai deliver this to Xinglin Hall, so the young lady can take it back and try making it.”
Ruan Meng did not refuse. Going to the beach might not guarantee finding crabs, and even if you did, there might not be enough of them.
Since Manager Yu offered to sponsor her, she didn't stand on ceremony!
After leaving He Family Restaurant, Manager Yu, following Ruan Meng's suggestion and with the young master's permission, took the initiative to announce the recipe for seafood with dipping sauce at the entrance, which immediately attracted passersby.
Before long, the owners of the surrounding restaurants and eateries also joined in, and seeing how He Family Restaurant handled the situation, they all gritted their teeth in anger.
The tables at He Family Restaurant were overturned; how were they supposed to eat then?!
Ruan Meng and her second brother went to the rice and flour store and each bought some.
We're about to build a house, and we can't let the people who help go hungry.
I bought scallions, ginger, garlic, fermented black beans, chili peppers, sugar, eggs, etc., and then went to the blacksmith shop to order two iron plates and wire mesh.
It's a pity they use iron pipes, otherwise she would have ordered more.
When they arrived at Xinglin Hall, Jiqing took the large and small bundles and put them on a cart in the backyard.
Manager Du was still not there, and Ruan Meng assumed that Manager Du was busy, so she didn't ask any further questions.
After learning what had happened, Ruan Meng felt quite guilty.
Having received food from Ruan Meng for several days, Manager Du had Xiao Kai prepare two large bags of herbs.
As Lin Qingyu was preparing to leave, she came out from the backyard, saw Ruan Meng, and suddenly asked:
"Young lady, you diagnosed that man with gout today. Do you have any good treatment methods?"
Ruan Meng looked at Ji Qing. Was he testing her?
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