Chapter 7 The Restaurant Team Grows Stronger
The rain gradually stopped, and a rainbow appeared on the horizon.
Su Jingge led Wei Shuang to the front yard and passed by the kitchen. There were only two people inside: an old man, Xu, who was in charge of cooking, and an old woman who chopped vegetables and managed the logistics. These were all the original owner's people.
When Chef Xu saw Su Jingge, he took his foot off the stove, hid the half-eaten carrot behind his back, and grinned, "Manager Su."
She nodded.
Just as he was about to leave, he called her back: "Manager Su, um... I haven't received the money for this month's purchases yet, and you see, we don't have enough vegetables..."
This person is a bit clever and likes to secretly hoard some money for shopping, but he's alright at cooking.
This is where you get the highest monthly wage, a thousand coins.
After the original owner became mentally impaired, it was her maid who took care of her.
It was also because of this little girl that Yunque Tower barely avoided bankruptcy.
She had only been in the world for a few days and hadn't seen the little girl. The original owner's memories were hazy; she only knew that she had gone out, but didn't know what she had gone to do.
She smiled and said, "When Qingyue comes back, I'll have her give it to you."
Chef Xu's eyes darted around: "Hey, Manager Su, Steward Qingyue has been gone for seven days. We don't even know if she'll be able to come back."
He finished speaking with a forced, insincere smile.
Su Jingge said calmly, "I remember that just seven days ago, before Qingyue left, she gave you money to buy things, right? You didn't lose the bet again, did you?"
Chef Xu's face turned pale instantly. He scratched his head awkwardly. Su Jingge's mental illness was really cured. He used to say that without money to buy groceries, there would be no vegetables or rice, making it difficult to run the business.
She always gives it to them, after all, she's just fooling idiots.
They're easy to fool.
Now he is clear-headed, especially his eyes, which seem much brighter than before, but also sharper.
It always feels like they can see right through people's deepest thoughts, making it impossible for anyone to hide their true feelings.
He shut up reluctantly: "Then, let's wait for Qingyue to come back."
The old woman remained silent, her face grim.
The person I remember was a ruthless character.
lobby.
Xiao Linyuan looked at the little beggar hiding behind Su Jingge with fear.
"This person, like you, is also a handyman at the restaurant. You two should get along well from now on," Su Jingge said to Wei Shuang.
The boy was astonished when he finally saw the man in front of him.
He gestured rapidly: [General Xiao?]
He was once a first-rank general of the Great An Dynasty, who fought in all directions. Everyone in the Great An Dynasty knew of this valiant general.
After the Battle of Rongcheng, there was no news of his whereabouts for many years.
Some say he's dead, some say he's not.
There are many different opinions.
He never expected to be working as a handyman in a restaurant. He admired the general from the bottom of his heart.
She cupped her hands in greeting, about to bend her knees, when Xiao Linyuan caught her with one hand: "Why such a grand gesture?"
With an expression full of respect and admiration, Wei Shuang said, "Wei Shuang greets the Great General."
Xiao Linyuan smiled: "Young brother, you flatter me. I'm not a general now, just a menial servant."
Wei Shuang shook her head: "No, you are the Great General. You have done many good deeds for the people; I have heard your stories throughout the streets and alleys."
A hint of melancholy flashed across Xiao Linyuan's eyes, but he still smiled: "That's all in the past now."
【Now there are three of us! Sister Su said we should rely on each other and work together to renovate the restaurant. I'm so happy!】
Xiao Linyuan glanced at Su Jingge, then his eyes hardened: [Let's work together.]
Su Jingge used a flat shovel to clear away all the weeds along the windowsill and outside the restaurant.
They used a ladder to patch up the roof, so it wouldn't leak anymore.
Xiao Lingyuan was strong, and with some repairs and moving of planks, he quickly fixed the dilapidated doors and windows.
The frost rouses them, their eyes are sharp, and their hands and feet are nimble.
After a busy period, the restaurant has mostly recovered and looks even more pleasing to the eye.
Several people sat around a table, drinking water and resting.
"You look much better now. You two are very efficient. I'm so glad I have two such capable assistants. You'll both be rewarded when the restaurant opens."
The group exchanged smiles, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Just then, someone came in from the door: "Excuse me, are you hiring?"
Su Jingge put down the bowl, wiped the water stains from the corner of her lips with her sleeve, and walked up: "Yes."
Do you think the two of us should go together?
Su Jingge looked them up and down. They were brothers. The older one was thin and small with dark skin and seemed weak, but he spoke with a steady and mature voice.
He then pulled the burly man next to him and said, "This is my older brother. He's incredibly strong, like an ox. I'm his younger brother. I wonder if the shopkeeper could take both of us?"
The dark-skinned man looked at her expectantly.
"Where did you two work before? What kind of jobs did you have?"
Mentioning this, the younger brother clenched his fists and cursed: "We used to work at the kiln, under Magistrate Zhao. He recruited a lot of workers, saying it was to repair Yuxiang County, but since March, since after the New Year, they haven't paid us. When we tried to reason with them, they kept making excuses, saying the imperial funds for repairs hadn't come through yet. We didn't dare to have a conflict with them, so we beat up my older brother. After that, we quit."
"Magistrate Zhao is no good!"
"Since then, no one has dared to hire us. Please, shopkeeper, have mercy and take us in."
So that's how it is.
Su Jingge sneered inwardly, knowing that Zhao Zhou was a scoundrel!
Just you wait, I'll get you sooner or later!
She pondered, which meant that Ying Xiaohu had participated in the renovation of Yuxiang County and must know about this matter.
This person is worth keeping.
"Sure, but as you can see, business is slow here, not as good as other restaurants. But I dare say it will get better. The salary is only 500 coins per month, with room and board provided. Are you willing?"
Ying Xiaohu stepped forward excitedly: "I heard about the Su family's deeds years ago. I never expected that the Su family would resume running the restaurant a few days ago and cooperate with many merchants. Everyone says that Miss Su has recovered from her illness. We have seen the achievements of Elder Su. The Su family will definitely rise again. We are willing to cooperate with Manager Su."
"Alright, then it's settled." Su Jingge glanced at Ying Dahu beside her, his eyes vacant, and asked without a word, "What about your brother?"
Ying Xiaohu's eyes reddened as he wiped away tears: "I was so angry. My brother is usually not good with words, and he's an honest man. Ever since he couldn't win an argument with Zhao Gou, he's become very quiet and withdrawn..."
Is this another mute person?
Did she end up in a place where people can't speak?
Su Jingge nodded: "If the conditions are right in the future, I will find a way to deal with the three of you."
"Three??" Ying Xiaohu looked at the two people behind her.
Upon seeing the man in plain clothes beside her, she wiped her eyes and exclaimed in shock, "This is... is General Xiao?"
Although the man was dressed in all black, the murderous aura emanating from him and the noble and aloof demeanor on his face could not be concealed.
Xiao Linyuan shook his head.
Oh my god!
Their national general was alive, and he was so excited that he wept with joy.
But Su Jingge just said, "So General Xiao is now mute?"
Was it really as they said, that his tongue was cut out by the enemy? He then resigned from his official post in depression.
Once, the Great General Chi Yan rode swiftly through the capital, reckless and unrestrained. How many men and women looked up to him, yet he has fallen to this state.
That's such a pity.
I really want to see him galloping on his horse again, cutting down the Turk with a single spear thrust!
Ying Xiaohu's expression was serious. He wiped away his tears, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed deeply: "Greetings, Young Master Xiao."
Xiao Linyuan helped the man up, using sign language to say: "No need to be so polite, Brother Xiaohu."
Ying Xiaohu looked next to him and saw the little mute boy from the dark prison.
Su Jingge smiled, and looking at his eyes, it seemed that they recognized each other.
"Since you all know each other, I won't introduce you. Let's all work together to bring the restaurant back to its peak!"
Su Jingge watched as the team grew stronger.
She felt like she was on steroids, able to work for ten or eight days straight without getting tired.
Later, I also learned what each of them could do and what they were good at.
She began assigning tasks to the group.
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