"This is your wages. I advise you to leave obediently, or you'll be in big trouble."
The waiter turned pale with fright, and as if he had just realized something, he turned and left the tavern.
Su Yiren stood beside Mingyue. Although she didn't hear what they were saying, she felt relieved to see the waiter leave with a pale face after being slapped.
Mingyue: "Time to eat."
After the play, the innkeeper personally served Mingyue and her party the dishes. "There are three hot dishes, two cold dishes, and a pot of chicken soup that will be served shortly."
"Thank you for your trouble."
Mingyue smiled and nodded.
The shopkeeper's smile never faded; such immense wealth had truly befallen him. "Not at all. It's our duty. Please let us know if you need anything, sir."
Because of the free meal for one day, long queues formed outside the tavern, and the shopkeeper next door was so jealous that his face was contorted with envy.
Originally, there were still a few tables of people eating at their restaurant, but when they heard that the restaurant across the street was offering a free meal, they cancelled all the remaining dishes, paid for the food that had been served, and went directly to the restaurant across the street.
He was so angry that he said in a nice tone that he wouldn't even accept a 50% discount, and insisted on going to the other side of the street!
"Go and find out who those people are."
"Yes, shopkeeper."
The waiter hurried away, and the shopkeeper angrily flung his sleeves, deciding to close the shop for a miserable day.
After Su Yiren and Ye Jiusheng finished eating, only Mingyue continued. After a long while, she put down her chopsticks, took out a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, and said, "Let's find an inn to rest for three days."
Ye Jiusheng stood up and said obsequiously, "I'll take care of it!"
Su Yiren tossed Ye Jiusheng a hundred-tael note, saying, "Make sure it's the best room available."
"Guaranteed to be both comfortable and luxurious!"
Even with money, things still don't go smoothly.
Ye Jiusheng swiftly left the tavern and began wandering the streets in search.
After checking into three hotels, Ye Jiusheng was either met with poor service or was too shabby. Just as he left one hotel, someone suddenly grabbed him from behind, covered his mouth, and dragged him into an alleyway. "Mmm—"
"Kid, shut up if you don't want to die."
The rough voice carried a threatening tone.
Ye Jiusheng nodded, his eyes filled with terror.
The man then released Ye Jiusheng, shoved him against the wall, and turned to the scarred man beside him, saying, "He is one of the three people Manager Li mentioned."
"So it was you who ruined the Li Family Tavern's business?"
Ye Jiusheng swallowed nervously, revealing a fawning smile, "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not."
The scarred man, his face radiating a menacing aura, said impatiently, "Search me."
Ye Jiusheng's heart tightened. The hundred taels of paper money in his arms was now like a hot potato. His eyes darted around, searching for a way to escape.
As the other person drew closer, Ye Jiusheng's lips turned pale, and his dark pupils widened uneasily.
These people are damned...
"How dare you! Who are you people?!"
A girl's sweet voice rang out.
A few people in the alley turned to look, and a pretty girl in a pink dress stared at them with bright, round almond-shaped eyes.
Standing beside her was a cool and noble young man, whose lowered eyes only revealed a hint of tenderness when he saw the girl beside him.
The scarred man gripped his knife, his voice rough and hoarse, like a worn-out sandy throat, so unpleasant it made one frown. "Who are you people? Mind your own business."
The two were indeed Shen Su and Ning Mu. Ning Mu hadn't expected to encounter the future villain Ye Jiusheng so early on her trip. If it weren't for the system's reminder, she might have missed it.
In the story, Ye Jiusheng's father dies unexpectedly, and his mother is a beauty in the surrounding area, which leads some people in the village to have wicked thoughts.
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