Zhang Dahua also looked in the direction Gu Yunchu was looking, and saw that it was a group of red koi fish.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that there were not only red ones, but also gold ones.
Gu Lili originally wanted to add some other colors, but she was afraid that too many colors would make it look bad.
The red and yellow colors have a perfect meaning, and I'm sure all the guests who come to dine here will like them.
Zhang Dahua couldn't help but feel excited at the thought of becoming a head chef in such a beautiful restaurant.
"Wow, Sister Lili, Baiweixuan is so beautiful!" Zhang Dahua exclaimed.
When I get back tonight, I'm going to brag to my parents about what I saw today.
They'll definitely be envious of me.
Gu Lili covered her mouth and laughed, "Haha, stop looking, let's clean up!"
After admiring this for so long, I still need to hurry up and clean up.
Last night, Gu Lili specifically asked Grandma Li to check the most suitable time to open the business, which was exactly two days from now.
Therefore, they must clean the restaurant today.
Prepare the food tomorrow, and we'll open for business the day after.
"Alright! Let's get started!" Gu Yun Chu said energetically.
The three of them divided the work and began cleaning.
By the time we finished cleaning the restaurant, it was already noon.
Gu Lili locked up the restaurant and then took Zhang Dahua and Gu Yunchu to a noodle stall to eat something before going back.
Grandma Li was busy planting trees and probably didn't have time to leave them food, so they simply ate outside.
The group was eating when they saw a commotion not far away.
Gu Lili and the other two ate their noodles while looking at the crowd.
"Father, I beg you, please don't sell me to a brothel!" Wu Qiuyue knelt on the ground, constantly pulling on Wu Laosi's trouser leg and begging for mercy.
Wu Qiuyue cried her heart out. What kind of place is a brothel? Once you go in, your life is over.
She had thought that her father would marry her off to an old man or someone else in exchange for a dowry, but she never imagined that he would be so heartless as to sell her into a brothel, a living hell.
Wu Qiuyue only hoped that her tears could awaken a little conscience in Wu Laosi.
Two menacing-looking men were tearing at Wu Laosi, cursing under their breath.
"You better pay me back right now, or I'll break your legs!"
Both of them worked at the casino and were subordinates to others.
If Wu Laosi doesn't give them the money, they won't have an easy time either. So, no matter what method they use today, they must make Wu Laosi return the money.
Wu Laosi yanked Wu Qiuyue's hand away and said angrily, "Qiuyue, you saw it too. If I can't come up with the money today, I'll be beaten to death! I've raised you all this time, now it's time for you to repay me!"
After Wu Laosi finished speaking, he looked at the two people next to him ingratiatingly.
"Gentlemen, please wait a moment. I made a deal with the madam of Wan Hua Lou a few days ago. She's willing to pay five taels of silver to buy my daughter. I'll give you the money then!" Wu Laosi said with a fawning expression.
Wu Qiuyue was supposed to be sold to a brothel a few days ago, but Wu Laosi dragged her there and then brought her back.
Wu Qiuyue thought her father would eventually be able to bear it, but she never expected that he would send her to that place again today.
Wu Qiuyue was beautiful. That day, Wu Laosi took her to the brothel, and the madam readily agreed.
Wu Laosi changed his mind because the madam of Wan Hua Lou agreed too readily, and he felt that he had asked for too little.
That's why I brought Wu Qiuyue back, hoping to ask other brothels.
When he pays off his gambling debts and still has some money left over, he can go back to the casino and win it all back.
However, before they could even ask, the debt collectors came knocking on their door.
They even threatened to break Wu Laosi's legs and send him to the county government office if he didn't pay back the money.
Although Wu Laosi's gambling debts were high-interest loans, he had written IOUs with his fingerprints on them. Even if he went to the county government, he wouldn't have any grounds for appeal.
Who knows, I might get beaten up by the magistrate again.
The two men gave Wu Laosi a disgusted look. Although they frequented casinos and worked as thugs, they couldn't stand the thought of someone selling their own daughter into a brothel.
Liu Chang spat at Wu Laosi and said, "You really have no shame!"
He has hands and feet, yet he insisted on taking shortcuts by gambling. Now he's ended up like this, and he has no one to blame but himself.
It's a pity for the beautiful Wu Qiuyue, but he's not a savior either.
They couldn't afford to buy Wu Qiuyue, so they could only do their best to complete their mission.
"This person is truly heartless!"
"Yeah, what kind of father is that? It's disgusting!"
"......"
People around were pointing and whispering, but no one dared to come out and help Wu Qiuyue.
After all, it would cost five taels of silver to save Wu Qiuyue.
Wu Laosi dared not retort and had to force a smile.
"Master Chang is right, I'm shameless! Hehehe..."
The words of those around him made Wu Laosi feel ashamed and embarrassed. So, after smiling apologetically, Wu Laosi turned around and kicked Wu Qiuyue in the chest.
He vented all his anger on Wu Qiuyue.
"Why aren't you leaving yet!"
In Wu Laosi's view, it was because Wu Qiuyue was pulling and tugging at him that he lost face in front of so many people.
That's why Liu Chang and the other man were humiliated.
Upon seeing this, Gu Lili quickly got up and started walking over there.
Zhang Dahua and Gu Yunchu also quickly got up and followed behind Gu Lili.
This Wu Laosi is utterly inhuman. Even tigers don't eat their cubs, how could he treat his own daughter like this?
The noodle stall owner quickly stopped Gu Lili, saying, "Little girl, don't get involved in this mess!"
The noodle stall owner realized that Gu Lili wanted to go and help.
However, all three of them were still teenagers, and if a conflict broke out, they would be the ones who suffered.
The principle of obeying one's parents at home and one's husband after leaving home is an unchanging law in the Kingdom of Nanyue. This is why everyone points fingers but no one stands up.
Gu Lili knew that the noodle stall owner meant well, and she also knew that such things might happen every day in Nanyue Kingdom.
However, since I've encountered this situation, I have to do something about it.
Otherwise, she would feel guilty.
"Thanks for the reminder, boss."
As she spoke, Gu Lili lifted her foot and walked over there.
The noodle stall owner could only shake his head helplessly. Although he felt sorry for the girl, there was nothing he could do about it.
Wu Qiuyue's face turned pale instantly after being kicked hard by Wu Laosi, and she lay on the ground for a long time, unable to get up.
"You brat, are you still pretending?! Get up right now! No matter what, you're going to the brothel today!"
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