Chapter 222 Choice
Jiang Mi disagreed: "Whether a restaurant is good or not doesn't depend on whether its name sounds good or not, but on the taste, our own hard work and integrity. We don't need to worry about the name."
Jiang Mi was right. Jiang Yan was just saying it casually. He was reluctant to change the name. After all, Jiang Family Restaurant was a symbol of the Jiang family. Changing it so easily would make it seem like the Jiang Family Restaurant wasn't doing well.
"Brother, I'll be busy with things in Linshui County lately, so I'll have to trouble you to work harder here. Also, please take care of things at home."
Jiang Yan patted his chest and said, "This is what I should do as your older brother. Just focus on your work. I will definitely not hold you back."
Jiang Mi smiled with relief. Of course, she believed in her eldest brother. Although Jiang Yan was always insecure and felt that he was the most useless child in the Jiang family, he actually had a heavy burden on his shoulders. He had given up this opportunity for his two younger brothers to study.
"By the way, brother, now that the family is well-off, do you want to study? If you do, you still have a chance. Maybe in a few years, you can even pass the imperial examination and become a scholar or something?"
Jiang Yan was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Jiang Mi to say such a thing. In fact, even Jiang's mother and Jiang Cheng thought that he really didn't like studying. At that time, Jiang Cheng even beat him up severely because he didn't want to study, thinking that he was a person without ambition. However, this was Jiang Yan's own choice, and he claimed that he would never regret it. Otherwise, Jiang Cheng would not have let him off so easily.
Jiang Mi knew that Jiang Yan wanted to study because once when Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi went to Wutong Academy to study, Jiang Yan couldn't help but show an envious look. Jiang Mi still remembers that look and can't forget it. If he didn't like studying, he would never have shown such an expression.
Jiang Yan snapped out of his reverie, shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "I'm already this old, and I'm not as smart as I was in previous years when it came to studying. Rather than clumsily studying behind others, I might as well do something else. Anyway, I've been quite good at other things over the years, so why should I start down an unknown path again?"
Jiang Mi observed Jiang Yan's expression, unsure how much of what he said was true and how much was false, and tentatively asked, "But, do you really not want it anymore? If it's something you truly love, it's never too late to start. Even if the outcome isn't what you expected, you'll have tried, and you won't regret it later, right?"
Jiang Yan stood there, seemingly pondering Jiang Mi's words. Zhang Min'en looked at Jiang Mi, then at Jiang Yan, and whispered, "Actually, I don't know which path I should take. I used to have other ambitions, but now... I think I'm pretty good, so maybe I should try something else. Who knows? The future is unknown to us all."
Jiang Yan seemed lost in thought. He glanced at the two people in front of him, sighed, and said, "Let me think about it. I'm doing quite well and comfortably like this now. I haven't really thought about changing my lifestyle. Don't mention it to anyone else. I'll think about it myself."
Jiang Mi nodded. She didn't insist that Jiang Yan do anything; it's just that now that the family's financial situation is better, everyone has the freedom to choose to do what they like. She's doing what she likes, as are her second and third brothers, and even her mother and Jiang Cheng are happy. Only Jiang Yan…
Jiang Mi genuinely hopes that Jiang Yan can be himself and live for himself.
The next day, Jiang Mi went to Linshui County to supervise the workers decorating the new restaurant. Many curious people were intrigued when they saw that the new owner was a young girl with such stunning beauty. Before the restaurant was even finished, a large crowd had already gathered outside.
Jiang Mi didn't feel embarrassed at all. After all, business people welcome all customers. Attracting customers at this time can pave the way for future business.
"Ladies and gentlemen, my little shop is not open yet, so I cannot invite you in. Why don't you all sit outside for a while? I'll treat you to some tea."
Upon hearing that there was free tea, everyone was naturally willing to take advantage of the offer and also learn about the shop's background and capabilities.
Jiang Mi had tea served; this tea was brewed by the restaurant.
The ginger honey was grown by the master herself. She had tasted it once and thought it was pretty good, so she brought it out for the guests to try this time. If it wasn't good, she wouldn't have brought it out.
After the people sat down, Jiang Mi personally supervised the brewing of tea, tasted it herself, and thought it was pretty good before serving it.
Most people outside are ordinary folks who can't really taste the flavor of tea, let alone know if it's good or bad. But when they taste this tea, they feel its aroma filling their mouths and their minds are refreshed, so they know that it is indeed a good tea.
"It really tastes good! Does your shop sell tea?"
Jiang Mi smiled. Since the door would be opened eventually anyway, there was no harm in saying it sooner rather than later.
"No, this is Jiang Family Restaurant. Perhaps some of you have heard of Jiang Family Restaurant in Shushan County? I am the owner of Jiang Family Restaurant. I opened it here so that the people of Linshui County could taste the specialties of Shushan County."
Most people were just curious when a burst of mocking voices erupted from the crowd: "Who cares what your Shushan County's specialties are? How dare your tiny Shushan County compare to our Linshui County? You've got guts to open here, right across from Liuxiang Pavilion. You should know that no one can operate across from Liuxiang Pavilion for more than a year. Do you think you're the exception?"
Jiang Mi glanced at the person, unsure if he was deliberately sent by Liuxiang Pavilion. However, she was prepared to be hostile and would face whatever came her way. She was not afraid of anyone!
"Whether you like it or not is your business. Whether I can make everyone like it is my own ability. Besides, I was able to open a shop here with the consent of the magistrate of your Linshui County. The sales contract and other documents are all here. What right do you have to raise objections? Do you think your official position is more powerful than the magistrate?"
The man hadn't expected that such a young girl would be so quick-witted and sharp-tongued, never holding back.
"So what? How many people didn't come here like you? But most of them left looking embarrassed. Young lady, you're quite young and pretty, I advise you to get married sooner rather than later. What girl can do business with her family's reputation intact? How will she get married in the future? Who would dare to marry you?"
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