As soon as she entered, Gu Lili deliberately walked behind Gu Erniu.
He planned to watch from the sidelines and only intervene if Gu Erniu was unable to speak up.
This Han family business is actually larger than the businesses owned by Wang Fugui and Li Yingru.
It's filled with all sorts of goods.
The customers casually picked out what they needed, while the shop assistants were busy restocking.
"Um... Shopkeeper... are you there?" Gu Erniu was a little nervous, and his words became stammered.
Because his voice was too soft, the busy waiter didn't hear Gu Erniu, which made Gu Erniu's already tense mood even more anxious.
Gu Lili patted Gu Erniu on the shoulder, signaling him not to be nervous.
Gu Erniu took a deep breath and walked behind the shop assistant who was busy arranging goods, asking, "Is the manager here?"
The shout was quite loud, but it startled the waiter so much that he jumped up.
Gu Lili couldn't help but facepalm. This Erniu was really something!
The waiter turned around and saw Gu Erniu panting and looking shabby, and immediately rolled his eyes at him.
"Why are you shouting like that! Just tell me what you want to buy. The shopkeeper doesn't have time to serve you!" the waiter said arrogantly.
Gu Erniu had been used to this kind of attitude since he was a child, so he wasn't angry.
Instead, he smiled and said, "Sorry! I startled you, young man. I didn't come here to buy anything, I'm just..."
"We're not hiring here, so what are you doing here if you're not going to buy anything! Don't let your poor, shabby attitude get in here!" Gu Erniu was interrupted by the waiter before he could finish speaking.
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Lili, who was behind Gu Erniu, immediately jumped out.
"What! Didn't you come here to work as a waiter because you're poor? After working as a waiter for a few days, you've already forgotten your place? Don't you think that just because you've been a waiter for a few days, you're the boss?"
Gu Lili fired off a barrage of questions, leaving the waiter's face turning pale and then red.
"If you're not buying anything, then get out!" the waiter said angrily.
People who were shopping nearby gathered around to see what was happening, and they all scoffed at the shopkeeper's attitude.
"What kind of nonsense is this! They just chase people away like that!"
"Exactly! How could the Han family have hired such a waiter!"
"......"
The surrounding whispers and criticisms only fueled the waiter's anger, and he picked up a broom, ready to chase Gu Lili and her brother out.
"Laifu, what are you doing!"
The innkeeper, who was eating in the inner room, came out as soon as he heard the commotion.
Upon exiting, he was shocked to see Laifu trying to shoo the guests away, which immediately made him furious.
When Laifu saw the shopkeeper come out, his imposing manner immediately wilted.
"Shopkeeper, these two aren't buying anything and they're causing trouble, that's why I'm kicking them out," Lai Fu said, trying to shift the blame.
Gu Erniu wanted to say something, but Gu Lili stopped him.
If this shopkeeper can't distinguish right from wrong, I don't want to cooperate with such a person anymore.
Therefore, Gu Lili wanted to first assess the shopkeeper's character.
After all, she didn't want to work with another "Wang Fugui"!
When Manager Han heard what Laifu said, his face darkened.
He stormed up to Laifu and snatched the broom from Laifu's hand.
Just when Laifu thought the shopkeeper was going to make him personally kick Gu Lili and her brother out, he didn't expect the broom to fall on him instead.
The shopkeeper, while hitting him, shouted angrily, "You dare to lie? Do you think I'm deaf? Even if others aren't here to buy anything, you don't have to bully them! It seems we can't tolerate such a big shot like you anymore!"
Gu Lili pulled Gu Erniu aside to watch the show; it seemed that Manager Han was a decent person.
Laifu dodged while begging for mercy, "Shopkeeper, I won't do it again, please don't chase me away!"
Lai Fu had only been working at the Han family business for half a month, and it was only through his parents' connections that he was able to get a job as a waiter.
If they were sent back, their parents would definitely beat them to death.
The shopkeeper hit the broom a few times and then put it aside.
Laifu thought the shopkeeper had softened his heart, but to his surprise, Shopkeeper Han turned around and stuffed a hundred coins into his hand.
"Here's your wages for half a month. Now, let's go!" Manager Han said without room for argument.
Laifu had no choice but to leave, crying.
"Dear customers, I'm really sorry, please continue browsing. Just let me know if you need anything," Manager Han greeted the customers in the shop with a smile.
Seeing that there was no more excitement to be had, everyone continued to select their own items.
Manager Han smiled and apologized to Gu Lili and the other woman, "I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't manage the new waiter well and he frightened you both."
Gu Lili's liking for Manager Han increased by another point.
They did not look down on them because of their shabby clothes, but instead condescended to apologize to them, which was truly rare.
After all, in this era, money and power are the only things that matter.
It's normal to be looked down upon if you don't have money.
Gu Lili patted Gu Erniu, signaling him to continue.
Gu Erniu then realized what was happening and quickly said, "Shopkeeper, there's no need to be so polite. We're here to sell maltose!"
As Gu Erniu spoke, he put down the basket on his back and took out the maltose to show the shopkeeper.
Shopkeeper Han smiled and said, "Young man, our malt candy is made by a professional, so we don't need it for now."
Gu Erniu was not discouraged, but handed the candy in his hand to Manager Han.
"Shopkeeper, it's alright if you don't buy anything. I really admire your manners just now. Consider this candy my treat for you!" Gu Erniu said with a smile.
Gu Lili looked at Gu Erniu with some surprise. She had originally thought that her younger brother was a straightforward person.
Surprisingly, there are times when they know how to be flexible.
Actually, Gu Erniu was thinking about the first time they set up a stall, when his sister also let people try the food first before others bought it.
Although Manager Han didn't intend to buy it, he still decided to give it a try.
Gu Erniu could be said to have great confidence in his family's maltose.
Manager Han couldn't help but laugh when he heard Gu Erniu flatter him like that.
He took the candy from his hand and put it in his mouth.
This taste amazed Manager Han.
The candy from Gu Erniu's family is much sweeter than the candy they sell.
Seeing the look of amazement on Manager Han's face, the siblings exchanged a glance.
Gu Lili nodded to Gu Erniu.
Gu Erniu then said, "Since the shopkeeper doesn't want our candy, we'll go to other shops and won't bother Shopkeeper Han any longer."
As Gu Erniu spoke, he turned around and prepared to leave with Gu Lili.
"Young man, wait a minute!" Manager Han quickly called out.
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