Lu Wanqing decided not to be a third wheel and left first.
Having reached an agreement with Duan Factory, she felt more at ease and was now just waiting for Huo Yingdong to secure a loan for her.
Her three children are on winter break, and she wants to spend more time with them while she's not too busy yet.
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Lin Xiaocui arranged for Han Lei to go to the lounge, while she continued to entertain the guests.
Unexpectedly, after only a short time of neglect, the waiter came crying to her.
"Sister Xiaocui, there's only one private room left, and both sides of the guests want it. What should we do?"
The waitress was a sweet-looking young girl named Chuntao, who had come to the capital to visit relatives. She was quick and efficient, and Chuntao hired her without hesitation.
With her looks, if she were to encounter two groups of male guests, a few kind words would have resolved the situation. However, both groups turned out to be formidable women.
Of course, Chun Tao didn't notice that the private room had already been occupied by guests, and she even took Feng Yu up there.
As a result, even though there were people in the private room, Feng Yu still wouldn't let Chun Tao off the hook and insisted that she vacate the room.
Seeing that Feng Yu was heavily pregnant and had a mean expression, Lin Xiaocui knew that she was not someone to be trifled with.
"Ma'am, I'm the owner here. It was indeed our staff's mistake to bring you here without knowing that someone was in the private room. I'm really sorry. How about I find you a seat downstairs? The meal will be half price."
She put on a smiling face and discussed it.
Feng Yu gave a light snort and said to her sisters beside her:
"Do you think I'm the kind of person who's short of money? It's just a hot pot restaurant, how much can it cost? I'm going to eat in this private room today."
Lin Xiaocui was helpless. The business had been operating smoothly for several days, so why did she encounter such a scoundrel today?
They've already given her a way out, but she won't take it. They can't just kick her out. If they start arguing, how can a pregnant woman be reasonable? It'll definitely cause chaos. How will they be able to do business in the future?
Fortunately, someone in the next private room called to settle the bill, presumably because they had finished eating. Chun Tao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went to deal with it, efficiently cleaning up the private room.
Lin Xiaocui gestured for Feng Yu to proceed.
"Big sister, that's great! There's a private room here. Please follow me."
Feng Yu rolled her eyes at her and said irritably:
"Why are you calling me 'big sister'? You're making me feel old. Who said I wanted to go to another private room? I want this one. Tell the people inside to come out."
Now, Lin Xiaocui was really angry. They already had a private room, and they were still making such a scene. It was obviously intentional!
Lin Xiaocui had never met Feng Yu before, but Feng Yu saw Lu Wanqing and Lin Xiaocui being very intimate together at the entrance, which is why she went into the store.
"Madam, the guests in this private room arrived first, and I don't have the authority to ask them to make room. I see you're pregnant, so it's not really suitable for you to eat hot pot. How about I recommend a restaurant across the street? I happen to have some of their vouchers, which I can give to you."
Lin Xiaocui suppressed her temper and spoke calmly and respectfully.
Feng Yu's chest heaved; she wanted to get angry but seemed to have no real reason to, so she grabbed her sisters and stood at the door, refusing to leave.
Lin Xiaocui was really about to be defeated by her shamelessness.
Just then, the hot pot in the private room was ready, and the waitress pushed the door open and carried the hot pot in. She made eye contact with the people inside.
Both of them were pleasantly surprised and smiled at each other.
"Sister Chen, it's you?" Lin Xiaocui exclaimed in surprise.
Chen Yuan smiled too, "The voice at the door sounded like you, I didn't expect it really was you."
Lin Xiaocui ignored Feng Yu and walked towards Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan introduced her to her husband and daughter.
So it turns out it's a family of three eating here!
"There was no other way. Our housekeeper quit her job and went home for the Chinese New Year, and I'm not very good at cooking, so I took them out to eat."
Chen Yuan added with a smile.
Lin Xiaocui didn't hide anything either:
"I made some money in Baidaihe during the summer vacation, and after I came back, I quit my job and opened this hot pot restaurant. How is it? Do you like the food?"
“It’s great. My husband’s ancestors were from the south and he likes spicy food.”
The two exchanged pleasantries, but Feng Yu grew displeased and shouted in a sharp voice:
"Is anyone even here? Why don't you serve customers? I'll report you to the Industry and Commerce Bureau!"
In state-run restaurants, the waiters are arrogant and domineering, but in this private restaurant, she doesn't intend to treat the waiters like human beings.
Chun Tao stood to the side, her face filled with terror.
"There are private rooms here, it's you who won't go!"
"Slap!" Feng Yu couldn't stand her emphasis and slapped her across the face.
A red handprint immediately appeared on her face.
Lin Xiaocui quickly ran over to check on her injuries and called the other waiters over.
"Go and get the police."
Even if she closes the restaurant, she won't allow someone like that to run wild in her restaurant.
If you hit someone, you have to pay the price.
Feng Yu also panicked a bit, and said in a flustered manner:
"Why are you calling the police? My husband is the Minister of Textile Industry. Even if you call the police, do you expect me to apologize to a waitress?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the door to the private room opened, and Chen Yuan's husband came out and asked where the restroom was. Only then did she see the man's face clearly and felt that she had seen him somewhere before.
"My God!" she exclaimed inwardly, covering her mouth. Wasn't this Guo Feng, the governor of the National Bank, who had been featured in the newspaper?
Why would he bring his wife and daughter to a restaurant like this?
She was yelling for them to get out, so they must have heard her. And just now, she introduced herself and mentioned Fok Ying-tung's name. Won't that cause him trouble?
Thinking this, she broke out in a cold sweat. Her eyes darted around, and she quickly grabbed Lin Xiaocui's hand.
"Girl, I was too impulsive just now. I don't need the private room anymore, I'll leave right now."
Lin Xiaocui shook off her hand, not understanding why she had changed so suddenly, but still calmly said:
"Madam, it's not that I'm not letting you leave, but you've already hit someone, and the police will be here soon. You should explain to them!"
Feng Yu was filled with remorse. Seeing Chun Tao crying beside her, he quickly went over, bent his knees, and knelt down before her.
"Girl, I'm so sorry, please forgive me, please don't call the police, I beg you."
When Chen Yuan's husband returned home, he saw this scene with disgust.
Chun Tao was kind-hearted and didn't want to cause trouble for Lin Xiaocui, so she agreed not to pursue the matter further and let Feng Yu go.
When her sisters asked her why she was suddenly so afraid of the police, she gave the restaurant a venomous look.
"Don't ask, there are people inside who neither of us can afford to offend."
It's truly frustrating that Lin Xiaocui could chat and laugh with his wife like this.
Lu Wanqing is so lucky. Not only did she get to befriend a powerful and influential family, but she also got to know such a wealthy and powerful person. I just hope that the bank manager doesn't remember her.
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