Having said that, Jiqing turned around after glancing at Manager Du's expression.
Manager Du smiled and nodded slightly.
Even if the guests present went to the pharmacy, it was usually their maids or servants who did it for them. So, although they knew the reputation of Xinglintang, not many of them actually knew Manager Du.
Hearing Ji Qing's introduction, he couldn't help but restrain himself, then glimpsed Manager Du picking up his chopsticks and devouring the food...
I looked at the tasting dish on the table, wanting to try it, but then I remembered the laughter from earlier and was afraid of embarrassment.
This table is where Ruan Meng sits.
Ruan Qian clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "My sister told me that the successful sale of the medicine and the acquisition of the herbs I need are all thanks to the shopkeeper..."
Ruan Qian bowed to Ji Qing beside him, still expressing his gratitude, "And this gentleman as well."
Ji Qing quickly waved his hand, "Young master, you're too kind!"
Manager Du said, "Having met Miss Ruan several times, I've noticed that she possesses more courage and talent than ordinary young ladies from prominent families. Seeing her so respectful and caring towards my elder brother, I've always been curious about what kind of extraordinary person she is..."
"It's a pleasure to meet you today; you are indeed extraordinary!"
"Miss Ruan owes her current success to your guidance, brother!"
During the conversation, Ruan Meng mentioned her brother and sister-in-law several times, but never her parents. As a refugee, how many of them could survive being exiled to the southern islands?
Manager Du carefully avoided asking about his parents.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ruan Meng looked at Manager Du and Ji Qing with deep gratitude.
Before leaving, they briefly inquired about the seafood hotpot business. Ruan Meng assumed they were just showing concern, but she never expected them to come specifically to support the restaurant.
Manager Du appeared indifferent, but his voice was sincere.
"We are older, and we do admire Miss Ruan quite a bit."
"Since you chose to do business with Xinglin Hall from the very first time you came to the city, it is a sign of your trust. I should also be considered the first person you got to know in the city."
Beside him, Ji Qing puffed out his chest and patted it hard.
Ruan Meng smiled.
Manager Du continued, "Young man, running a business isn't easy. Having tasted the delicious seafood in broth, I have confidence in Miss Ruan's abilities!"
"Since we're acquaintances, I should naturally support you!"
Ruan Meng's expression was calm, but the emotions in her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
The older brothers and their wives were also deeply moved.
Manager Du turned his head and saw that the seafood dishes with sauce on many diners' tables were still untouched, so he called out to Ji Qing and gave him an order:
"Jiqing, go find the shopkeeper. Besides tasting the food, is there anything else you need?"
"We'll pack ten plates so the young master and the staff can all try them!"
"Last time, they all praised how delicious it was, but they said they couldn't get enough!"
"Okay!"
Ji Qing got up and happily went to find Manager Yu.
Upon seeing this, the diners all turned their heads to look at the tasting dishes on the table.
Pretending to be reluctant, he slowly reached for his chopsticks.
In an instant, the sound of bowls and chopsticks clattering together echoed throughout the hall.
The diners at the table were scrambling for the seafood in the sauce on their plates.
The staff noticed that the customers, who used to have small eyes, now all had big eyes.
Pointing at the plate, he couldn't speak.
"Waiter!"
"Dude! I want this!"
"Seafood in broth? Add another plate! How much is left? I want to take some back for my wife to try!"
"What? Only ten plates left? The manager of Xinglintang just packed up ten plates?"
"I'll take all ten plates! I'll pay right now!"
"Why should you pay me? I asked for it first."
"Are you being unreasonable? I want it too! You've taken it all, so what about the others?!"
......
The contrast between the loud laughter in the lobby and the current scramble among the diners is striking.
While dealing with the diners' scramble, Manager Yu quietly gave Ruan Meng a thumbs-up.
Ruan Meng walked up to Xiao Kai and asked him to help arrange for two large horse-drawn carriages, explaining their purpose. Xiao Kai now saw Ruan Meng as the restaurant's future "cash cow"...
From his brief encounter with Ruan Meng, he knew that Ruan Meng did not easily trouble others.
The fact that he took the initiative to speak up now shows that he trusts me. After reporting to Manager Yu, I immediately went to do it.
Originally, Ruan Meng planned to hire a carriage to fetch pharmaceutical tools from Xinglin Hall after finalizing the business deal with He Family Restaurant...
But right now, Manager Du asked Ji Qing to order ten plates of seafood in broth, which filled two large boxes. Rather than helping to carry them back, it would be better to save some effort.
Manager Du had taken some time out of his busy schedule. Now that he had achieved his goal, he had a simple meal and was about to head back when he saw Ji Qing return with a long face.
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