"What...what did you say?!"
Mr. Liu never expected such a huge piece of good news to come his way. For a moment, he forgot to breathe and stared at Su An in disbelief.
Su An gave him a reassuring look. She had thought about it carefully these past few days. Although Boss Liu was dishonest, he was indeed good at business.
The teahouse was not only well-organized, but also had many repeat customers, and its reputation was the best in the county. This shows that he managed it well.
"I won't stay in the county forever. I'll definitely go out and develop my career in the future. When that happens, this breakfast shop will be my first branch in Fuyou County. How about you take over, Mr. Liu?"
"Of course, once you take over, you must not reveal any of those recipes, and the quality of the breakfast must be guaranteed, otherwise you'll be locked up in jail."
"If you agree, we'll sign and seal the agreement, and you'll start as an apprentice."
By the end of Su An's speech, Boss Liu was so excited that his face turned red. Without thinking, he shouted excitedly, "I agree! I agree! Boss Su, no, Grandma! You really are my grandma!"
He never dreamed that Su An would actually put aside past grievances and genuinely want to hire him!
Now he's really going to get rich without having to steal or rob!
Mr. Liu was so happy he cried, and his fat body trembled as he repeatedly swore, "Grandma, you are truly kind-hearted and generous! I just want to make a lot of money and live a good life. Since you've given me this opportunity, I will definitely turn over a new leaf and make sure you're satisfied!"
Su An nodded, said nothing, and simply took out the prepared contract for him to sign.
Once she signed the agreement, she had gained a valuable asset, and she wasn't afraid that Boss Liu would cause any more trouble. If he had any intentions that were detrimental to the shop, she could send him straight to jail.
She then asked Mr. Liu to come and help at the shop starting tomorrow, and the contract was considered finalized.
Mr. Liu was so excited that his eyes were practically popping out of his head. After he left, Fu Zhun looked at Su An, puzzled yet impressed, and said, "He has been unkind to you several times before, but you have shown great tolerance."
"No, no." Su An chuckled and winked. "It's not that I'm being generous, but rather that he has already repaid what he owed me, so we're even now."
"Besides, he does have some skills. As long as he acts honestly and dutifully according to the contract, then we should make good use of him. It's better to let him make money for me than to make an enemy of him!"
Fu Zhun was slightly taken aback. Could someone who knew how to use people well be used to deal with enemies and grudges?
He couldn't help but look at her with newfound respect. His dark eyes lingered on Su An for a few more moments. The young girl had rosy lips and white teeth, and her bright smile shone through her beautiful eyes and brows, exuding an air of magnanimity.
"..." She is truly a wonderful woman.
A few days later, early in the morning, the Su family's breakfast shop lit firecrackers and officially opened for business in a grand and bustling manner.
The long queue of guests cheered and rushed in, their eyes lighting up when they saw the elegant layout.
The ground was paved with neat bluestone bricks, clean and bright, and each table was decorated with a bouquet of fresh flowers, full of vitality.
On one side of the counter, steaming baskets filled the air with enticing aromas, and a dazzling array of breakfast items were laid out.
The steamed buns were round and plump, the mantou were as white as snow, the fried dough sticks were golden and crispy, and the soy milk and porridge were fragrant, making everyone's mouths water.
"This is the first time I've ever seen a breakfast stall decorated like this. I must say, it's quite a sight to behold!"
"It can be seen at a glance; it is truly exquisite!"
The new shop received unanimous praise and admiration. Su An smiled and, seizing the opportunity, launched a new product: soup dumplings.
When the soup dumplings are served, their round, translucent skin reveals the rich broth inside gently sloshing about.
Then, gently bite open the thin, cicada-wing-like outer skin, and the fresh, hot broth and meat filling will instantly fill your mouth. The unique taste and texture will make the crowd exclaim in surprise.
"Wow—young boss, how many surprises are you going to give us? The shop is getting bigger, and the steamed buns are getting more and more novel and delicious!"
"Haha, that's right, young boss! Bring on whatever other dishes you have, we can't get enough of them!"
Zhou Li also pushed Fu Zhun into the store to show his support. As soon as he tasted the soup dumplings, he was immediately captivated by their aroma and wolfed down the two that had just been served.
Fu Zhun, who hadn't even touched the dumpling corner yet: "..."
His expression had just turned cold when Zhou Li, while stuffing food into his mouth, mumbled, "Oh, Master, with your relationship with the young boss, just go to the backyard and ask for a few. The young boss might even feed them to you personally!"
"You still know I'm your master?" Fu Zhun was so angry he almost laughed, his knuckles slowly clenching as if he wanted to hit someone.
Zhou Li quickly shrank back, about to continue urging his lord to take the initiative, when suddenly an extremely arrogant shout from the doorway shattered the lively atmosphere that had just begun—
"Hey, a new shop! Where's the owner? Come out here and pay your protection money!"
A tall, muscular man with a fierce expression walked in and kicked over a stool with a loud crash.
Behind them, a dozen or so thugs rushed in, grabbing their weapons and grabbing the food from the guests' tables without any hesitation.
"What are you looking at! This street is Zhang's territory, so get lost if you know what's good for you!"
Everyone was shocked by what they saw and turned pale. At that moment, they no longer cared about the fragrant steamed buns and quickly ran out.
The family came out and saw this scene. They didn't expect to encounter trouble so soon after opening their business. Their expressions changed.
Su An's face turned cold, and he immediately stepped forward to stop them, saying, "This shop is under my name. I didn't know it would become your territory and require you to pay protection money!"
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