When the waiter heard Gu Lili say this, it was as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
The waiter glanced at the five people with disdain and sneered, "With your looks, even if we sold you all, you probably couldn't afford a meal at my Wanxiang Restaurant!"
I wonder where this beggar came from, trying to dine and dash?
Judging from their appearance, the five people didn't seem like people who could afford to eat.
Seeing that Gu Huanhuan and Gu Sigou were frightened, Zhang Dahua felt a pang of heartache.
She lowered her voice and said, "Sister Lili, how about we go to another restaurant?"
Upon hearing Zhang Dahua's words, the waiter became even more certain that Gu Lili and her group had no money for food, and casually picked up the broom in front of him, ready to chase them out.
"If you don't have money, get out of here and stop getting in my way!"
As the waiter spoke, he raised the broom in his hand.
Seeing this, Gu Lili snatched the broom from the waiter, threw it on the ground, and slapped the waiter across the face.
He then took out his money bag and threw it on the table, whereupon the money bag made a clinking sound as the silver coin clattered.
"You snobbish bastard! Who said we can't afford to eat!" Gu Lili cursed angrily.
She didn't necessarily want to eat here, but she just couldn't swallow her anger.
Her younger siblings were here too, and she wanted to tell them that when they encountered such a snobbish person, they should teach him a lesson instead of backing down.
Blindly giving in will only embolden this petty person.
The commotion at the entrance immediately drew the attention of the people eating inside, and everyone turned their gaze towards the entrance.
The waiter looked at the money Gu Lili threw on the table and instantly realized that he had met a tough opponent today.
Upon seeing the bulging money bag, the waiter's arrogant attitude vanished instantly.
However, before he could apologize, he heard people at nearby tables talking about it.
"Hey, isn't this Princess Yongning?"
"That's Princess Yongning, didn't we just meet her?"
As they spoke, they hurriedly tried to get up and bow to Gu Lili.
Gu Lili had obviously heard their chatter, so as they stood up, she quickly said, "Please sit down and eat, no need for formalities!"
After listening, the group sat down, but their eyes remained fixed on them.
If the waiter continues to be so rude, they'll have to get up and teach him a lesson.
Gu Lili was their savior, so how could they tolerate such rudeness from the waiter?
Hearing the chatter of the group and Gu Lili's words, the waiter was instantly terrified and his legs went weak.
He never imagined that the person in front of him would be the Yongning Township Head whom the guests had been discussing earlier.
Many of the guests who came to eat earlier were talking about how the head of Yongning Township blinded a wanted criminal with his bare hands today, and also gave many things to the onlookers.
Everyone says that the Lady of Yongning Township is an extraordinary woman.
Although he was personally appointed by the emperor, he dressed simply, just like any other commoner.
Moreover, he was completely unpretentious and treated the ordinary people with kindness and gentleness.
Although this Lady Yongning was just a country girl before, even the county magistrate treated her kindly.
"I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness! Please, Lord Yongning, spare my life!" The waiter knelt on the ground, crying and begging for mercy.
He looked so pitiful, completely unlike his earlier aggressive demeanor.
The commotion attracted the attention of the counter staff and the shopkeeper.
In fact, Manager Wan had already seen what his shop assistant had done.
However, seeing the clothes worn by Gu Lili and her group, they pretended not to see them.
If he hadn't overheard the guests' chatter, he wouldn't have bothered coming over.
Shopkeeper Wan smiled obsequiously and said, "Oh dear, I had no idea that Lord Yongning would grace our humble shop with his presence today. I am truly sorry for not welcoming you properly! If the waiter has failed in his duty of service, I am sure you are magnanimous and will not hold it against him."
Instead of making his waiter apologize, he flattered Gu Lili.
If Gu Lili really takes this to heart, wouldn't that just make her seem petty and narrow-minded?
Gu Lili sneered, "Then I'll definitely have to settle this matter!"
As he spoke, he gave Manager Wan a cold look.
Manager Wan must have powerful connections to make his restaurant so successful in Donghai Town.
Otherwise, how could he, a mere commoner, dare to speak to Gu Lili, a seventh-rank village head, in such a manner?
Manager Wan looked up and met Gu Lili's gaze, and Gu Lili looked back defiantly.
After a long standoff, Manager Wan finally gave in.
He hadn't noticed a layer of cold sweat on his forehead. He thought Gu Lili was just a village girl who had been lucky enough to be named a village head, but he didn't expect to see a murderous aura in Gu Lili's eyes.
A sense of fear unconsciously arose in his heart. Even if he had someone backing him, his status as a commoner was not worthy of confronting Gu Lili, a village lord.
If Gu Lili really wanted to hold a grudge, she could easily punish him.
Manager Wan's legs went weak without him realizing it, and he knelt down with a thud.
"Today, it was my fault for not disciplining the waiter properly. I beg the village head to punish me!" Manager Wan said, while giving the waiter a meaningful look.
The waiter hurriedly kowtowed and admitted his mistake, "My lord, I was wrong, please forgive me!"
Gu Lili coldly looked at the two people kneeling in front of her and put away the money bag on the table.
"Let's go eat somewhere else!"
As Gu Lili spoke, she ignored Manager Wan and the waiter kneeling on the ground, pointed at Zhang Dahua and Gu Erniu, and turned to leave.
With things turned out like this, eating here would be a disappointment; we might as well go somewhere else to eat.
As for Manager Wan and the waiter, they could kneel if they wanted; Gu Lili was too lazy to argue with them.
Even if we determine who is right and who is wrong, what good will it do? Are we going to send the person to the county government to be flogged?
This not only wasted Magistrate Yang's time, but also my own.
Gu Lili couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.
Watching Gu Lili walk away, Manager Wan stood up, squinted at their retreating figures, spat, and said, "What are they? Just a country bumpkin, thinking she's something special! Bah!"
The waiter chimed in, "Exactly! They think they're a phoenix just because they have a chicken feather stuck in their hair!"
The two men's voices echoed through the lobby on the first floor, instantly enraging those who were already watching the spectacle.
The last plague was thanks to Lord Yongning, how could they watch their savior be insulted?
"We might as well skip this restaurant, Wanxianglou!"
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