Yu Laosi turned his head, very impatiently, "What is it, little girl?"
Xiao Youran chuckled and asked, "Has your family been having any particularly bad luck lately?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Laosi immediately looked distressed.
His family has had an incredibly unlucky few days!
But he didn't want to complain to this four- or five-year-old toddler, so he turned to leave.
Xiao Youran said with a grin, "Uncle, haven't you ever thought that all the bad luck in your family is because your father did something wrong and was cursed, so God is punishing you? If you don't admit your mistake, you'll keep having bad luck."
Yu Laosi glared at her angrily, then turned and left.
Jiang Youchen's heart skipped a beat. He seemed to remember... when that old shopkeeper Yu threw him outside that day, his sister seemed to have said something like his whole family was going to have bad luck.
Xiao Youran called out to him again, "Wait a minute?!"
Yu Laosi turned around impatiently, "What else is there?"
Xiao Youran said with a smile, "Your bad luck isn't over yet!"
Yu Laosi's eyes were practically spitting fire.
Xiao Youran pointed to the table that he had just smashed with his fist and said to Wang Wu, "Brother Wang Wu, he just broke our things, do we need to pay for it?"
Wang Wu gestured with his chin towards Yu Laosi, "Aren't you going to hurry up?!"
With a bitter expression, Yu Laosi pulled a crumpled purse from his sleeve, reluctantly took out some loose silver coins, and placed them on the table. "Is that enough? Can the servant leave now?"
Xiao Youran gestured for Shen Zhangyu to step forward and put it away, then nodded to indicate that he could leave.
Old Yu then left, cursing inwardly, "Damn it! So unlucky!"
Xiao Youran turned around, stepped forward, and gave Wang Wu a thumbs up. "I knew it! When I told Uncle Lu, 'Brother Wang Wu, you are mighty,' it wasn't enough to express your true might and bravery! Uncle Lu has to witness for himself how you uphold justice and fairness in advocating for the people!"
Jiang Youchen finally witnessed his younger sister's skill in flattering and praising others, and couldn't help but look at his four-year-old sister with new respect.
Who doesn't like to hear kind words, especially when those kind words happen to be right on the spot?
Moreover, in just a few words, not only did they drive away the troublemaker Yu Laosi and make him compensate for the damaged table, but they also secured the protection of the Five Cities Garrison for You Ran Restaurant! What do you mean by making a profit? This is an absolute steal!
He suddenly had a feeling that what Sister-in-law Shen had let slip earlier might be true.
Then Sister-in-law Shen said, "My sister-in-law is a little god of wealth?"
If it's true... then the number of blame she's taken for herself in the past two years... is far too few!
Wang Wu was overjoyed by the praise and patted the little girl's head, saying, "You're such a lovable little girl."
Xiao Youran giggled and said, "Brother Wang Wu, we also have a share in this restaurant. In the future, when you and your brothers come to eat, I can ask the manager to give you a discount!"
She immediately pulled the Shen brothers, Zhangyu and Zhangfu, over and said, "Don't you think so? At least a 30% discount?"
Shen Zhangyu and Shen Zhangfu clearly didn't understand what "70% off" meant, but they understood the meaning.
Shen Zhangyu immediately bowed to Lord Wang and said, "It is an honor for our shop to have Lord Wang patronize it. How could we possibly accept your money?"
Only a fool would refuse such a huge protective umbrella in exchange for such a small price.
Xiao Youran tentatively asked, "How about... if Brother Wang Wu and Uncle Lu come to eat in the future, we put it on my tab?"
Jiang Youchen: ...
It seems like someone stole the show!
He quickly said, "Brothers Shen, what Xiaoyou Ran said is right. In the future, when Brother Wang Wu and Uncle Lu come to eat, the meal expenses will be put on our tab."
He emphasized the word "we".
Wang Wu was about to refuse, but upon hearing that there was an opportunity to dine with his superior, he couldn't very well refuse. So he could only smile and say, "How could that be! If the food at your restaurant is good, the brothers will definitely be coming here often. How can we eat for free? Brothers, don't you agree?"
He still had to consider his many brothers. If he took the lead, all the brothers in the Five Cities Garrison would have to pay for their meals on the bill of the Jiang siblings, which would bankrupt the restaurants.
If the higher-ups find out, wouldn't we lose face and cause trouble for nothing?
So you absolutely must not wear this head!
Xiao Youran chuckled, "I know Brother Wang Wu is a very honest person, so I said I'd give you a 30% discount. That means the same dishes will only cost you 70% of the price, is that alright?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhangyu felt a sense of relief.
Actually, he was worried earlier that if they were just freeloading or keeping track of expenses, it would be fine for one or two meals, but there were quite a few of them working there. If they came to freeload every day, even the biggest business couldn't withstand their extravagance.
But if we use a discount method, it would be much more convenient. They benefit, we don't lose out, and neither of us feels embarrassed. Both sides are completely open and aboveboard, making it a good long-term solution!
Shen Zhangyu nodded repeatedly, "Young Master's idea is excellent!"
Wang Wu also thought it was a good idea. He paid for his own food, so he could act uprightly and wouldn't be in the wrong no matter where he went. He only had to pay 70% of the silver, so he could make a profit himself.
So the group hit it off immediately, exchanged a few more polite words, and then Wang Wu and his men took their leave.
It must be said that this method greatly inspired Shen Zhangyu. He had already begun to think about giving discounts to these important people in the future.
Having solved a major problem, the Shen brothers breathed a long sigh of relief and went back to doing what they were doing.
Soon, Shen Zhangyu served four dishes and a soup.
Upon smelling the food, Su immediately felt her appetite whetted and hurriedly served Xiao Youran a lot of dishes.
Jiang Youchen consciously buried her head in her food.
Anyway, by this point, he was indeed the adopted son.
Zhao's mother, Lao Feng, and Su Yue sat down at a nearby table. Shen's eldest sister-in-law also served several dishes and said enthusiastically, "If there's anything wrong, please point it out, and we can improve it."
Xiao Youran immediately raised her hand, "Sister-in-law Shen, do you have stewed beef with tomatoes? Do you have braised chicken with potatoes?"
Sister-in-law Shen looked exasperated. "Little Cai... Little Boss, I'll go ask Uncle."
Xiao Youran thought for a moment, then looked at the dazzling array of dishes on the table, stood up and said, "I'll go to the kitchen to find him." Maybe there are ingredients on site, and she can just tell him how to cook them and have him make them right there.
Sister-in-law Shen was more than happy to oblige, and immediately led the way, taking the little God of Wealth to the back kitchen.
When they arrived at the kitchen, they saw Shen Zhangyu directing a chef-looking man to cook something with a spatula.
Xiao Youran didn't stand on ceremony and went up to ask, "What are you cooking?"
The chef proudly declared, "We're making Eight Treasure Osmanthus Duck."
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