In the first month of the lunar year, there was no tea or snacks to serve the guests, and they didn't even invite people to sit down. This was the first time Manager Cheng had ever encountered such a situation!
He now understands that there isn't a single kind person in the Gu family; they're all people who can't stand being taken advantage of.
Manager Cheng could only awkwardly find a long bench and sit down.
From the perspective of the common people, he believed that the county magistrate's family was indeed in the wrong. How could they just ignore everything and ask someone's daughter to be their concubine? Wasn't that putting themselves on a pedestal?
Not everyone is vain or greedy for power and wealth.
"Grandpa, Grandma, you must know what happened on the fourth day of the lunar new year. Actually, there was some misunderstanding involved," Manager Cheng said weakly.
"Don't bring up those unpleasant things, just talk about the Drunken River Pavilion incident! Although it has nothing to do with you, I'm afraid I might not be able to resist hitting you," Grandma Gu said coldly.
"...Alright!" Manager Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then said, "The boss's point is that this misunderstanding might not be so easy to resolve, and even if it is, there will still be a knot in everyone's hearts. Harmony brings wealth, and if we can't even be harmonious, where will the wealth come from? Therefore, the boss wants to cancel the cooperation, which is why I brought the contract. Of course, since our Zuijianglou has received guidance from Madam Cai and has the dishes provided by Miss Gu Nian, we certainly won't treat the Gu family unfairly. The one thousand taels distributed before the New Year will be considered as payment for Madam Cai's guidance on the restaurant's operation. We will also give Miss Gu Nian a sum of money to buy the dishes she provides."
The three looked at Manager Cheng, but none of them responded.
Manager Cheng forced a smile and continued, "Also, the master asked me to inquire whether Miss Gu Nian has created any new dishes recently. We'll buy those as well. We'll buy any other dishes Miss Gu Nian makes in the future. That matter was a misunderstanding. Although we're not cooperating, we can still do business."
"Ha! I've never seen such a shameless person!" Grandma Gu sneered. "After so much abuse of my Gu family's daughter, you still want to make money off her? Does your boss think he's some kind of god? Does everyone have to listen to him? Doesn't he know who he is?"
“Grandma, you can’t say that! The owner didn’t mean to force you. He just hopes the Gu family can think it over carefully. After all, in Taoyuan County, if the owner gives the order, selling your dishes would actually harm other restaurants,” said Manager Cheng.
"Does it have to be sold to Taoyuan County? Does Lord Cheng think he can control everything in the prefectural city? Are all the other counties under Lord Cheng's jurisdiction?" Grandpa Gu scoffed.
“Old man, there’s really no need for this. We’ve already worked together before, and we know each other well. Whether it’s the price or anything else, Zuijianglou is definitely trustworthy!” Manager Cheng said.
“It’s necessary, really, absolutely necessary. Back then, my husband, my child, and I trusted you, Manager Cheng! And then, what happened? Our daughter was secretly chosen as a concubine without our knowledge?” Cai Xiaolian said seriously.
Manager Cheng: "..."
He didn't know how to respond, but it had nothing to do with him!
"Madam Cai, actually, the eldest young master is truly in love with Miss Gu Nian. This time, he even asked me to deliver a letter to Miss Gu Nian to apologize." Manager Cheng had no choice but to reveal this matter in advance.
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