The other men who got their noodles stirred them with their spoons, and their faces immediately darkened. "There really isn't a single piece of meat in it! The people across from us have a whole spoonful! And chili oil too!"
"What a waste of my six coins! What is this?"
"If you can't cook it, then don't cook it. You might as well stick to selling the old-fashioned stews; at least those were edible! What is this rubbish?"
The two brothers were getting annoyed by everyone's comments. "This big bowl only costs six coins. What kind of meat do you expect? Besides, this soup is made from big pork bones. How can there be no meat?"
People were already angry that they paid money to eat such awful food, and hearing the boss talk like that made them even angrier. "How dare you talk to me like that? If you can't do it, don't do it. Do you really think we're easy targets?"
"If you look down on our six coins, you don't have to earn them!"
"That's right, we won't eat your communal cooking anymore!"
The group slurped up the porridge in their bowls, slammed their chopsticks down, and left!
You get what you pay for; I'll never try to get a bargain again!
Seeing this, the remaining people in line quickly turned around and went to Cheng Yue's stall, feeling a little relieved that it wasn't their turn yet!
Hu Dali raised his eyebrows and said, "I knew that company wouldn't work. This is what they call getting what you pay for."
The man who had come to queue up felt a little embarrassed and said with an awkward laugh, "Young lady, we were confused. We'll eat here from now on!"
"Why is this person so honest?" Cheng Yue laughed and said, "You earned this money through hard work. You can eat wherever you want, as long as you eat well."
The men in line felt extremely relieved after hearing this. Thinking back to what the two brothers had just said, they realized that comparisons are truly odious.
Upon seeing this, Cheng Yang and Liu Shi were overjoyed. It seemed that not everyone could make such delicious food as their little sister's, and they were immediately filled with confidence.
Chen Lin and Cheng Feng, the two cousins, were also grinning foolishly, one scooping noodles and the other washing dishes, busy as bees.
Now, business is back!
The two brothers, seeing that all the guests had left and they couldn't get them back no matter how they called, started arguing angrily.
"Now look what happened! The noodles weren't even made well, and the reputation is ruined!"
"How can this be my fault? If you hadn't said that making he luo noodles would be more profitable and hadn't insisted on pushing me, would things have turned out like this?"
"Now you're saying I encouraged you? When your family was starving and I was cooking for you in the communal kitchen, why didn't you say I encouraged you then?"
"How dare you bring this up? You used public funds to set up your stall, why can't I do it too? You get all the good stuff?"
"..."
As they argued, the conversation turned to family matters, and the more they thought about it, the more indignant they became, until they started fighting.
One held a rolling pin, and the other held a broken stool, making a racket and clanging noise.
A group of men ate noodles while watching the commotion, none of them stepping forward to break up the fight; in fact, some were even secretly excited.
They whispered among themselves, "They're finished. How dare they cause trouble here."
Chen Yang and Liu Shi were dumbfounded. What kind of situation was this?
"stop!"
Cheng Yue was engrossed in reading when she heard a cold, sharp voice. Turning her head, she saw that it was none other than Master Chen.
He hasn't come for several days. Is he here now because he's already bought the shop?
The two brothers were startled and immediately stopped, stammering, "Third Master Chen, we..."
The two were surprised that Master Chen had come at this time. They regretted their impulsiveness and didn't know where to begin to explain.
Having crossed Master Chen, I'm finished.
"Since you can't follow the rules, you don't need to come anymore."
Master Chen said coldly, "There is only one rule at the dock: no troublemaking."
Everyone who comes to the docks, whether to work or do business, must abide by this rule.
If you break the rules, you'll never be hired again.
The two had no way to refute the argument and could only pack their things and leave, looking utterly defeated.
Although Master Chen appears handsome and easy to talk to, he is actually ruthless and decisive. Once he makes a decision, there is absolutely no room for negotiation.
There have been instances in the past where dockworkers got into arguments and disputes, and in the end, they all left with their tails between their legs.
But as long as you work peacefully, Master Chen never makes things difficult for you. Moreover, the wages at the dock are high. Such a good job is not easy to find.
To keep their jobs, few people dare to cause trouble.
After the men finished eating, they all went to work. With Uncle Chen standing there, they dared not continue watching the commotion.
As soon as the crowd dispersed, Master Chen put on a gentle expression.
Cheng Yue greeted him, "Third Master Chen."
Master Chen looked at Cheng Yue, handed her the small wooden box, and said, "Madam Cheng, this is the deed to the shop. Please take a look."
"They really have bought a shop," Cheng Yue said, glancing at the red paper.
It has an official seal, an address, and the names of the buyer and seller, and it's somewhat similar to a modern property ownership certificate.
Looking at the bottom right corner, Cheng Yue was shocked to see the transaction amount: 1,200 taels?!
"Third Master Chen, this is far too valuable."
She thought a few hundred taels would be enough for a shop in the county town; all she wanted was a small shop, not a big one!
How long will it take her to break even on this amount? She's ended up with a mountain of debt...
Master Chen smiled faintly, "It's not expensive. My wife chose the best spot. You'll know once Madam Cheng sees it."
Cheng Yue was on the verge of tears. The property deed was already done, and there was no turning back. She could only devote herself to her career from now on.
It's just being a corporate slave, she's an expert at that!
"I'll go check it out after the stall is handed over. Third Master Chen, let's sign the contract first."
Master Chen took out the prepared contract. Out of caution, Cheng Yue carefully read it over. Seeing that there were no problems, she signed and pressed her fingerprint.
After everything was settled, Master Chen looked at Cheng Yang and saw that he resembled Cheng Yue in appearance, guessing that they were from the same family. It seemed that they had found someone to take over.
He then asked, "Madam Cheng, what is this?"
Cheng Yue introduced, "These are my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. I'll be leaving the business to them from now on, and I hope Third Master Chen will take care of them."
Master Chen smiled and said, "Of course."
As long as they don't cause trouble, there will be no problem. However, judging from the appearance of the family of three, they must be honest people.
Then she pursed her lips and said, "Could you please make some more braised dishes, Madam Cheng, and the pastries from last time? My wife keeps mentioning them."
I was thinking that the shop in the county town would be open in the next couple of days, which would be more convenient to buy things from there, and I wouldn't have to ask Cheng Yue to do it separately.
But judging from the current situation, it will probably take another seven or eight days. As long as Cheng Yue makes one first, it will prevent Qin Xiaoyun from nagging about it every day and making him feel sorry for her.
Cheng Yue agreed without hesitation, "It's a small matter, I'll make it tonight."
Cheng Yue's straightforwardness made Master Chen a little embarrassed, so he quickly took out ten taels of silver and handed it to Cheng Yue.
It's really troublesome for them to set up a stall, bring people along, and make braised food for them.
As soon as the silver was placed down, several gasps were heard from the side.
They just gave me ten taels last time, and they're giving me more this time? Do they have too much money to burn? That's what Cheng Yue thought, but she couldn't accept the money.
"Third Master Chen, I can't accept this silver. We already agreed last time that ten taels of silver would be a deposit for the future, and that's enough."
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