Chapter 328: Poaching
Chen Feng knew that Liang Caidun and Liu Dashao had long since stopped wanting to work for Wu Shiren, but they just endured it because they couldn't find a suitable place to go.
Now that Wang Guotou is following me, it shouldn't be difficult to poach them both over.
He smiled confidently, "Okay, I'll take care of it."
Hearing what he said, Chen Qingqing nodded.
In fact, she bought Ruyi Tower opposite Qingshui Restaurant two days ago without telling Chen Feng because she wanted to give him a surprise.
She reached into her cloth bag and took out a land deed, then handed it to Chen Feng. "Brother, what is this?"
Chen Feng was stunned at first, then took the deed in disbelief. He looked up at Chen Qingqing and said, "Little sister, you really bought the shop!"
"Of course it's true."
"This, this, this, I must be dreaming!" Chen Feng was so excited that he couldn't speak clearly.
Chen Qingqing shook her head and smiled, "Brother, this is true. This is a win-win situation for both of us. I invest and you manage the business. Please don't let me down!"
"Don't worry, little sister. I have confidence in my skills. I'll go to Wang Guotou's house right now and try to open the business by the end of this month."
Chen Feng was so happy that he couldn't wait to go to Wang Guotou's house.
Wang Guotou's home is in Liutiao Village, which is not far away and they arrived there quickly.
At this time, Wang Guotou was sitting in the yard chopping wood with a sad face.
I have been idle at home for more than half a month. Although I have worked in Qingshui Restaurant for many years and can provide food and drink for the whole family, I have no savings at all.
At that time, Chen Feng asked me to follow him, but after waiting for so long and there was no news, I couldn't help feeling a little regretful. It seemed that he was just comforting myself.
He couldn't just sit there and wait for death, so he went to other restaurants in Qingshui Town to ask if they were hiring, but Wu Shiren had already informed the shopkeepers of those restaurants.
No one was willing to hire him, and now there was no place for him in Qingshui Town.
If I am not welcome here, I will go to Anyang County tomorrow to see if there is any restaurant willing to hire me.
Wang Guotou sighed heavily, raised his axe and chopped down the wood in front of him.
"Brother Wang, are you home?"
When Wang Guotou heard the familiar shout, he suddenly raised his head and saw Chen Feng standing outside the door with a bag of apples.
His face lit up immediately, and he hurried forward, "Good brother, I've been waiting for you to come. How is your restaurant? Is it open now?"
Chen Feng smiled and nodded, "We've already chosen a location, it's just across from the Qingfeng Restaurant. We'll go there tomorrow to set up and choose an auspicious day to open it."
Wang Guotou was surprised and delighted. He had heard that Chen Feng's sister was very capable and could make sugar and treat illnesses.
But he didn't expect that he had such a strong foundation and actually bought Ruyi Tower. It seems that his choice was right.
If I had acted against my conscience, I would still be oppressed by Wu Shiren. It would be a loss in one place and a gain in another.
He rubbed his hands together to hide his excitement. "Well, my family is having a hard time making ends meet. You've arrived just in time!"
"Brother, as the saying goes, 'A single tree cannot make a boat, a single tree cannot make a forest.' Even though we've bought the restaurant, I'm afraid we can't afford it just by the two of us. We simply don't have enough manpower. Can you help me find some help?"
Wang Guotou pondered for a moment and said, "Brother, leave this matter to me. Over the years, I have made many like-minded friends. As long as I say a word, they will definitely come to help."
"That's great." Chen Feng hesitated for a moment and then said, "Brother, if we can invite Brother Liu and Brother Liang over, wouldn't we be even more powerful?"
"You're right. Liang Caidun is a master with a kitchen knife, chopping vegetables as thin as a hair. Liu Dashao is a master with a frying pan. They've long been fed up with Wu Shiren's ways, and they testified for you in court a few days ago. I guess they're having a hard time at Qingfeng Restaurant. It shouldn't be difficult for us to poach some of his staff."
"That's great. If Brother Liang and Brother Liu are willing to come and help, I will definitely not treat them unfairly."
"Okay, just for what you said, I'll go find someone tomorrow and we'll try to open the door and welcome customers as soon as possible."
Chen Feng and Wang Guotou finalized the details before leaving Willow Village.
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In the evening.
Chen Qingqing cooked herself today and made a table full of dishes, including pork stewed with potatoes, mutton and radish soup, tofu with green onions, leeks and eggs, and canned beef taken from the wild space. She also made a pot of seaweed soup.
She asked Chen Feng to go to the sugar factory and call Chen Zhanliang's family over, planning to have a meal together and explain the matter of Tangfang to Dabao.
It didn't take long for Chen Feng to invite Chen Zhanliang and his family of four over.
Lin and Chen Zhanshan followed closely behind.
"Uncle, aunt, you are here, please sit down." Chen Qingqing greeted them with a smile.
Lin was a little puzzled, "Qing girl, what day is today? Why did you make so many delicious foods?"
"Today is a good day. Come and sit down, everyone. I'll tell you later."
Seeing her mysterious expression, they stopped asking questions and sat down.
Erbao was already smacking his lips with greed when he saw the table full of delicious food.
Chen Qingqing picked up a large piece of stewed meat for him and said, "Erbao, eat quickly!"
"Thank you, Sister Qingqing." Erbao grabbed the chopsticks and started eating.
Chen Qingqing picked up the wine glass and said, "Dad, Mom, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Big Brother, Dabao, first of all, let's celebrate that we have separated from the old house and are now living a good life where we can make our own decisions."
Lin smiled slightly, "Yes, the first glass of wine is to celebrate our increasingly better lives."
Chen Zhanshan is not the same as before. Since the separation of the family, he has become more and more energetic. His previously hunched back has straightened up, and his face is full of energy. He never dared to think that he could live in a large courtyard with three entrances.
Moreover, his daughter paid him and his wife sixty cents a day, and now he had saved twelve taels of silver. He didn't have to worry about any of the family's expenses, including food and clothing, so he could save all the money he earned.
His face was more confident. "My daughter, all this is thanks to you. Thank you, Dad."
Chen Zhanliang also raised his glass and said, "Qing girl, your uncle can't speak, but he understands everything in his heart. I'll drink this wine." After that, he drank it all in one gulp.
Sun's eyes were red, "Qing girl, Second Aunt also thanks you. If it weren't for you, your Second Uncle and I would have to take Erbao to beg for food. It was you who gave us a job and saved Erbao.
Logically, today's meal should have been treated to you by Second Aunt, but you've been left with nothing. I don't know what to say."
Chen Qingqing smiled and said, "Second Aunt, you are being too formal. We are family after all. If my family were in trouble, I believe you would be the same."
Sun raised her hand and wiped away her tears. "Of course, as long as you need me, even if it means taking Second Aunt's life, I will definitely not hesitate."
"Mom, what are you talking about? Why would my sister Qingqing want your life?"
Dabao smiled, revealing a row of neat teeth.
"Sister Qingqing, I'm the one who should be thanked the most. It was you who saved me in Wild Wolf Valley, taught me how to read and keep accounts, and gave me such a good job. That's why I have the confidence to let my parents and the old house separate."
Chen Qingqing shook her head. "Dabao, you don't have to thank me. This is all the result of your hard work."
Chen Feng's eyes were filled with guilt. "Little sister, it's all because of my incompetence that I failed to protect you. Instead, I asked you to stand up for me. I will work hard in the future and strive to protect you when you need me one day."
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