Chapter 433 Women Have It Hard
"So what if I'm a woman?"
Si Xi's voice was loud and clear, his eyes firm.
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene erupted in uproar.
No one expected that she could say those words so resolutely in front of the two shopkeepers.
Tie Niu's eyes showed a hint of astonishment and disbelief.
Is this really the Sixi they gathered in the backyard this afternoon?
At the same time, discussions arose.
"Si Xi is really a woman!"
"My God! I've known her for so long, how come I didn't notice?"
"She did just as well as us, I wonder how the manager will handle it."
"Don't stay. I don't want to work with a woman."
"That's right! What kind of work would a woman do in a restaurant? Wouldn't it be better to be an embroiderer? Why is she showing her face in public like this, risking her reputation!"
"With someone like her, I doubt any man would dare to marry her!"
The murmurs were quite loud, and they all reached Sixi's ears.
The fawn inside the chest kept thumping against the chest, as if it wanted to break through the barrier and reveal itself to everyone.
Her nails dug into her flesh, and her knuckles were turning white, yet she remained as resolute as ever.
She didn't want to lose, and she couldn't afford to lose!
If word gets out that she's disguised as a man, she won't be able to find work anymore, and she won't have money to treat her grandmother's illness.
This is the only family member she has left!
"Manager Zhu, I have no ulterior motives; I just want to do my job well at the restaurant. I earn money honestly and openly, just like everyone else. Have I done anything wrong?"
A look of surprise flashed across Zhu Chengye's eyes, his lips parted slightly, and he remained silent for a long time.
He sighed and said in a hoarse voice, "Sixi, you should know that the restaurant only hires men."
"But when you recruited them, you didn't say that women couldn't participate!" Sixi retorted without the slightest hesitation.
Everyone thought Sixi had gone mad!
At this point, instead of asking the shopkeeper for forgiveness for concealing the truth, they even dared to refute it.
But some people think this is the best way, to anger Manager Zhu and kick the woman out, so that there won't be a woman in the way.
Just thinking about how they had done less than a woman over the past month made them feel ashamed.
Zhu Chengye was stunned for a moment before realizing that Sixi was even more determined than he had ever known.
He also knew that Sixi was making a last-ditch effort.
Furthermore, he noticed that Wan Qiqi hadn't said a word from beginning to end; she had simply watched quietly.
All of this made him realize the purpose of Wan Qiqi's arrangement for Sixi.
However, the restaurant belongs to everyone. If Sixi is left behind and the other staff members have objections, then the restaurant's operation will inevitably run into problems.
He sighed again and said, "I never said that women are not allowed, nor is there any explicit rule that women cannot be waitresses, but you have indeed concealed your identity and deceived everyone."
Xiao Liu had been with Zhu Chengye the longest and understood his thoughts. With a hint of fear in his eyes, he said, "Manager Zhu, Sixi was just trying to avoid unnecessary trouble. She definitely didn't mean it..."
Lei Zi continued, "Yes, Manager Zhu, why don't you reconsider? Xiao Sixi is doing a great job, don't kick her out of the restaurant."
“She is a woman, and working in a restaurant is bad for the restaurant’s reputation, and it’s also bad for her reputation. I don’t think she can stay in the restaurant.”
"How can a woman like her share a room with us men? Wouldn't people laugh at us if word got out?"
Some pleaded for Si Xi's life, while others urged him to leave.
Everyone had different opinions and expressed their own views.
Tie Niu has a rift with Sixi because of the food delivery, and he also wants Sixi to leave.
He had just looked up to speak when he met Wan Qiqi's sharp gaze, and immediately swallowed his words.
He even had a bad feeling.
"Have you made enough of a scene?" Wan Qiqi's voice was icy, even tinged with anger. "Is this a restaurant or a market? With all this noise, how can the restaurant do business?"
Once she opened her mouth, no one dared to say another word; you could hear a pin drop.
Wan Qiqi walked up to Si Xi and reached out her hand to Wu Gousheng.
Wu Gousheng immediately handed over the coat that Wan Qiqi had prepared.
With a flick of her wrist, Wan Qiqi draped the Four Joys under her coat, which was tied around her waist to cover the embarrassing situation on her pants.
"Manager Zhu says one thing, and you all say five or ten. Are you the owners of this restaurant, or are you the owners of this restaurant?" Wan Qiqi paced in front of the crowd.
Every step she took seemed to roast the restaurant staff over a fire.
However, there are also those who are inherently rebellious and clash with others in their words.
"What are you saying, Manager Wan? We're doing this for the good of the restaurant; we haven't done anything immoral!"
In the past, people would agree with him, but now no one dared to continue his words.
Everyone could sense that if they spoke out against it, they wouldn't have to come to the restaurant to work the next day.
"You're just restaurant waiters. What could possibly be good for the restaurant that we, the two managers, don't know? Do we need you to remind us? And tell me, do you think you're more capable than us, more qualified for this position?"
Wan Qiqi's words left everyone speechless.
They didn't even dare to breathe loudly when she was near.
Although Wan Qiqi was strict, no one had ever seen her so angry, not even Zhu Chengye and Wu Gousheng.
A coat and a reprimand made Sixi realize that this was the reason why Wan Qiqi was able to become the restaurant manager.
Even facing the crisis of being kicked out, her heart remained warm.
Wan Qiqi turned to look at Zhu Chengye and said, "Manager Zhu, I'm sorry, I already knew about Sixi's matter, but I've been keeping it from you."
Her voice was much softer than before, but it still carried a hint of coldness.
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