Chapter 442 The Sensible Fang Luxue
Spring is in full bloom, and the grass and trees are fragrant.
The willows by the lake in Hefeng Town danced in the wind, as if telling everyone that they had put on new clothes again.
The variety of wild vegetables sold at the market has gradually increased, and there are also some vendors selling flowers and plants, making it quite lively.
Chen Yongnian walked down the street dressed in a black shirt, and many people avoided him.
Some even showed fear in their eyes.
They weren't afraid of the man, but of the knife he carried.
All government officials and yamen runners on patrol are allowed to carry swords, let alone Chen Yongnian, who is a minor official rather than an ordinary yamen runner.
He was on official business at the county government and happened to be in Hefeng Town, so he thought he would take this opportunity to go back to the restaurant.
Upon hearing that on the opening day of the Bafanglaike business, Magistrate Xie was on official business in Hefeng Town when Magistrate Fang came out to inspect the area and happened to be in Hefeng Town as well.
He didn't believe it was such a coincidence.
After crossing two streets, Chen Yongnian finally arrived at the street where Xinglong Restaurant was located.
He could see the signs for visitors from all directions and the fluttering banners from afar.
If someone were to pass by this place, they would be drawn to the visitors from all directions first, and only then would they notice that there was a Xinglong Restaurant next door.
Chen Yongnian stood there for a while, then looked towards Xinglong Restaurant.
The study on the second floor of Xinglong Restaurant.
Wan Qiqi sat upright, her eyes lowered as she stared at the ledger on the table, pen in her right hand, appearing exceptionally focused.
A pair of snow-white fingers grasped the corner of her wide sleeves and tugged at it gently, as if afraid to use too much force.
"Sister Qi, I really don't know why my father would appear at the restaurant across the street. I knew he would come to Hefeng Town." Fang Luxue blinked her small eyes, but the other person didn't look at her.
She felt wronged.
She learned that her biological father had come to Hefeng Town from someone else.
Moreover, when her father came, he didn't even visit the Tang family, making her feel like she had been abandoned.
"Sister Qi, please say something, don't ignore me, okay? I swear, I'm on your side!" Fang Luxue said, raising three fingers as if making a vow, as if she were lying and would be struck by lightning.
Wan Qiqi glanced at her, sighed, put down her pen, and said, "I didn't say there was anything wrong with you. Even if you knew, he's still your own father. Can you really go against him?"
“Sure!” Fang Luxue said earnestly, “As long as you feel better, I’m fine with doing the opposite of what he says!”
Wan Qiqi looked slightly helpless. She pulled her sleeve over, placed it on the table, and gently smoothed it out. She said, "He's your father. Can you really go against him?"
Her tone was slightly heavy, as if this matter were very important.
Wan Qiqi cannot guarantee that Fang Ziming will remain innocent in that position.
If there is indeed infighting within the county government, some old stories will be brought up, and no one can say for sure what they might contain.
“Sigh, I’ve been going against him countless times since I was a kid!” Fang Luxue smiled and tilted her head, taking Wan Qiqi’s hand and saying, “When you opened your business, I wanted to invite him, but he told me he was busy. This time, he actually came from all directions. It’s really too much.”
"What's most outrageous is the reopening document he signed!"
Fang Luxue was indignant, and she almost gritted her teeth as she spoke these words.
Everyone knows that Bafang Laike has a grudge against Xinglong Restaurant, and her father actually sent back Xinglong Restaurant's rival to steal Xinglong Restaurant's business!
Fang Luxue wouldn't have been so angry if it had been anyone else who gave permission, but it was her father.
"Complaining won't help now. Calm down and don't make yourself angry." Wan Qiqi gently patted the back of her hand, gesturing for her to sit down.
"Although the reopening of Bafanglaike has an impact on Xinglong Restaurant, competition is necessary for progress. If Xinglong Restaurant were to have a smooth and unobstructed run, it would be difficult for it to last long."
Wan Qiqi wasn't lying; that was exactly what she was thinking.
Aside from the initial troubles at the opening, the restaurant's subsequent development was so smooth that it made people feel like they were on cloud nine, as if their restaurant was more upscale and superior than other restaurants!
In reality, they were just a small restaurant, not even capable of attracting guests from all over.
When everything goes smoothly, it can also affect the restaurant staff, making them prone to arrogance and affecting the quality of service.
Now, when they meet visitors from all directions and compare themselves to them, they realize the differences between themselves and the visitors.
Having already started, we must slow down and consolidate our development.
Fang Luxue didn't understand the big principles of doing business, but she felt that what Wan Qiqi said must be right, so she nodded in agreement.
"Sister Qi, do you need my help?" She blinked her eyes, looking very obedient.
"If you want to help, go to Yunhe County and see where there are any good, cheap shops," Wan Qiqi said, closing the ledger and walking out.
"A shop?" Fang Luxue's eyes flashed with surprise. She quickly followed and asked, "Are you planning to open a restaurant in the county? When are you going? How big of a shop do you need? I'll buy it for you!"
Wan Qiqi stopped, and Fang Luxue almost crashed into her.
“It’s not a restaurant.” Wan Qiqi turned to look at Fang Luxue and said, “You can choose a shop yourself and start a business.”
"Can...can I really open a shop?" Fang Luxue lowered her eyes, looking somewhat insecure.
She kept talking about doing business, but when it came to actually doing it, she seemed a little scared.
It's not that I'm afraid of owing anything, but rather that it will attract criticism.
"It's up to you. If you don't want to start, I'll find someone else to cooperate with," Wan Qiqi said as she walked downstairs.
Just as Fang Luxue was about to speak, she heard a commotion on the first floor.
Wan Qiqi narrowed her eyes, staring at Si Xi and Tie Niu standing by the counter, and said coldly, "What are you arguing about?"
Everyone looked up, and when they saw Wan Qiqi, their eyes darted away, and they dared not speak.
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