Chapter 62 Reversal
Boss Chen and his team chose a good time to come, right at noon when business was busiest. Everyone was listening to the previous argument, and they originally thought that Gu Qingshi was right, but after hearing this, they could no longer sit still.
"What do you mean? What added something that shouldn't be added?"
“What’s so addictive about this dish?”
Hearing everyone's questions, a hint of pride flashed in Boss Chen's eyes, but Gu Qingshi's face suddenly darkened.
"Boss Chen, trouble comes from the mouth. Do you know what you mean?"
She knew that these people came with bad intentions, but she didn't expect them to use such shameless methods. They were all sanctimonious, but ended up using such vicious slander. After he said this, who would dare to come and eat in the future? They wanted to completely destroy her business.
Her dishes were delicious and unforgettable, and now it became evidence.
Boss Chen snorted, "We are all in this business, so we all know each other. You hired some top chefs, and the food is so cheap. You can't possibly use top-notch ingredients. So why are you praised by everyone, and your business is so good? The food is so delicious, so there must be something wrong!"
"Besides, I never say anything without evidence. I have witnesses." Boss Chen looked back and said, "Brother Li, come in."
A middle-aged man came in from the door. Gu Qingshi recognized him at a glance. He was the son who had made a fuss because Grandpa Li kept coming to the restaurant to eat. He was called Lao Li.
After Old Li came out, he glared at Gu Qingshi and then spoke.
"I can testify that my father is the victim!" Old Li was heartbroken. "My father was not like this before. He was thrifty and treated us well. We had a happy family. But he changed completely after eating their food once. Now he doesn't care about the difficulties at home and comes to the restaurant every day to eat like he's possessed."
"I was wondering why my father became like this before. Now it seems that it was you, the black-hearted boss, who deliberately put addictive substances in there and harmed my father."
Grandpa Li was actually in the restaurant at the moment. Hearing the accusation, his hands were shaking with anger. "What nonsense are you talking about? There is no such thing as an addictive food. I came here because I like it!"
Grandpa Li came down tremblingly and hurriedly explained to everyone, "Don't believe his lies. We have all eaten here, don't we know enough? The food here makes us feel good, it is good for our health and it tastes good, so we come here. There is no such thing as addiction. Xiao Gu is a good person, he is just doing business honestly."
"You are still speaking for the boss, and you still say you are not addicted. Dad, you disappoint me so much."
"You're the one who disappoints me. You said so much just because you don't want me to spend money!" Grandpa Li was even angrier than him, "They gave you so many benefits to let you harm others!"
"I have worked hard to raise you my whole life. I felt sorry for you because you lost your mother when you were young. I obeyed you in everything. I raised you and helped you raise your family and grandchildren. But now you refuse to do anything when I eat something delicious."
Grandpa Li completely exploded, "The money I spend on food is all from my retirement salary. I'm so old, and I've never spent a penny of your money. What qualifications do you have to blame me and threaten me with not supporting me in my old age!"
Old Li gritted his teeth at the sight of everyone. "I was just angry. I just don't want you to continue to come here to eat. I can cook whatever you want. Yes, I am incompetent and can't give you a very good life, but you shouldn't say that to me. You were not like this before."
Boss Chen looked sympathetic, "Brother Li, Uncle Li is like this because he is addicted."
"You are addicted!" Grandpa Li fired at Boss Chen, "Who do you think you are? You are talking nonsense here. Don't think I don't know what you are thinking. You are just looking for trouble because your business has been taken away."
Boss Chen was annoyed, "Then Uncle Li, how do you explain that you come here to eat every day and can't not eat."
Grandpa Li was a little stuck when he heard this, "I said I eat it because it tastes good and is good for the body. Anyway, I am not addicted."
Boss Chen shook his head and sighed, "There are so many delicious dishes, but no one eats them this way. Uncle Li, you've been deceived. There's no such thing as a dish that's good for your health. It's not a medicinal diet. It's all just their gimmick. I see you're hesitating and you really have something to hide. While we're all here to make the decision for you, you should admit it as soon as possible and don't get deeper and deeper into trouble."
"You...you are the one who has a secret!" Grandpa Li's face turned red. He wanted to say something, but swallowed it back.
Gu Qingshi couldn't bear to see Grandpa Li embarrassed. He had already tried his best to help her, so he took over the conversation and said, "Boss Chen, Grandpa Li knows exactly what's going on. This is a matter between them. Don't force Grandpa Li. If you have anything to say, come to me."
"You said that I added addictive substances to my food. This is not just a random statement. It requires evidence. Do you have any evidence?"
"The evidence is Grandpa Li. Isn't such obvious evidence enough?" Boss Chen pointed at Grandpa Li and said, "Look at how he has no way of speaking but insists on coming here to eat every day. That's the evidence."
Grandpa Li was so angry that he was shaking. "I said I have nothing to complain about. I am still here. How can you confuse right and wrong like this?"
But no matter what Grandpa Li said, everyone looked skeptical. Looking at his son's expression and the fearless look of Boss Chen and his group, Grandpa Li knew that he would not be able to get through today unless he spoke up.
In his heart, he really liked Gu Qingshi and was very grateful to him, so he couldn't harm Gu Qingshi.
Grandpa Li grabbed Gu Qingshi who was about to speak and said, "Okay, if you want to listen today, I will explain it clearly!"
"I have always had constipation problems, and later I developed hemorrhoids, so every day was painful, but now I am not afraid anymore!"
Grandpa Li closed his eyes and told his private situation, "This is why I keep coming here to eat. After eating the dishes at Gu's Kitchen, I no longer have constipation, and even my hemorrhoids have improved a lot, so I come here despite the dissuasion."
"I've also heard from many people that after eating their food, they felt less aches and pains, and some even slept better. So what Boss Gu said about eating Gu's Kitchen's food being good for your health is true. She doesn't add anything addictive!"
Grandpa Li's last sentence was very decisive, and after he finished speaking, the scene was silent for several seconds.
Everyone then realized why Grandpa Li didn't say it directly, but seemed to be hesitant to speak.
It turned out that his symptoms were somewhat special, so he didn't want to talk about it in front of so many people.
Boss Chen's face changed slightly after hearing this, and Old Li's face also froze slightly. Others might not understand, but he did know that his father had always been very slow in going to the toilet and looked very painful every time.
It seemed that there was indeed no money during this period, but he was so focused on the fact that he kept spending money that he didn't notice it at all.
Or even if he noticed it, he might not support it, because whether it is constipation or hemorrhoids, they are not fatal and he will not take it seriously.
Grandpa Li looked at his son and Boss Chen and saw that their expressions finally changed, with much less embarrassment.
"I'm sorry to say this in front of so many people in a restaurant. This is why I have been avoiding talking about it before, but now that I have said it, I can guarantee that what I said is true."
(End of this chapter)
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