Chapter 547 Xiao San, Who Cannot Be Offended
Wu Gousheng looked up and stared intently at the man who had come out.
He wore a silver crown to bind his hair, and a long brocade robe with dark patterns. A jade belt cinched his waist, and a piece of fine mutton-fat jade hung from his waist.
This person looked to be around twenty-five years old, with strong features and naturally upturned lips, conveying a sense of amusement even when not smiling.
Even if Wu Gousheng didn't know this person, he could probably tell that this person's identity was not simple.
He walked over with four arrows, respectfully placed them on the ground, and said, "Young master, may I ask which distance you would like to challenge?"
Xiao Huai glanced at Wu Gousheng but did not take the arrow.
At this moment, Xiao Huai's attendant stepped forward, took the arrows, wiped each one clean with a handkerchief, and then handed them to Xiao Huai.
Wu Gousheng felt thoroughly disliked, but dared not utter a word or offend this guest.
He stood far away, watching Xiao Huai stand at the furthest point, aim at the pot, and throw the first arrow.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Huai's first arrow hit the mark!
The second arrow then hit its target as well.
As a result, more and more people gathered around, all curious whether Young Master Xiao's third arrow would hit its mark.
After Zhu Chengye finished greeting the people he knew, he was also drawn to the crowd of onlookers.
He then squeezed into the crowd to see who was playing the pitch-pot game.
With a "clang," the third arrow landed steadily in the ear of the pot.
Then the fourth arrow hit the mark!
"Bravo!" The whole audience cheered.
"Young Master Xiao is truly amazing, incredibly amazing!"
"Yes! It's said that when Young Master Xiao was in the capital, if he claimed to be second in pitch-pot, no one would dare to claim to be first!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a sharp gaze fall upon him.
He immediately looked up and met Xiao Huai's cold eyes. His heart trembled violently, and he was so frightened that he quickly withdrew from the crowd.
“Young Master Xiao is as steady as ever.” Zhu Chengye smiled and handed over a clean handkerchief. “If you would like to drink, I can simply bring you two jugs. There’s no need for you to go to such trouble.”
Xiao Huai's expression softened slightly after hearing Zhu Chengye's words. He took the handkerchief, wiped his hands clean, then threw it at Zhu Chengye's face before turning and walking upstairs.
Even though he was humiliated, Zhu Chengye still maintained a smile, handed the handkerchief to the waiter beside him to handle, and told Wu Gousheng to take care of it. Then he followed Xiao Huai's steps.
If we were to ask who is the most famous among the three sons and one daughter of the Xiao family, it would definitely be the third young master of the Xiao family.
He left the capital with his father and came to Yunhe County. Instead of going into business like his elder brother, he became a clerk in the county government.
Although he didn't think much of a lowly clerk, he didn't mind using the wages and bribes he received for free to buy himself a small pot of wine.
Moreover, with his nominal position in the county government and the Xiao family's status, he was treated with great respect wherever he went.
However, someone like him who had lived in the capital city found everything about Yunhe County displeasing, and as a result, he offended and beat up many people.
Compared to the eldest son of the Xiao family's investments and business ventures, the third son of the Xiao family is actually more famous.
Zhu Chengye didn't know why Xiao San had suddenly arrived, but since he was already there, if he didn't serve him properly, the consequences would be predictable.
At the same time, a woman wearing a veiled hat entered the restaurant.
She looked around as if searching for someone, and finally chose a secluded spot to sit down.
As soon as a customer sat down, the waiter immediately brought over a plate of snacks and a drink, saying, "Sir, this is a complimentary gift for our grand opening. What would you like to eat?"
As he spoke, he placed the bamboo skewer in front of the woman.
"Where's your female boss? I haven't seen her. Did she go to help out in the kitchen again?"
The woman bombarded the waiter with a series of questions, leaving him bewildered.
The waiter paused for a moment before replying, "Yes, Manager Wan is in the kitchen..."
"I knew it!" the woman said, getting up and walking towards the backyard.
The waiter immediately stepped forward to stop him, saying, "Sir, the kitchen is a dangerous place. Why don't you sit down and order first? You can ask Manager Wan for me."
The woman hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay, tell her that Fang Luxue is looking for her."
The waiter was taken aback.
Fang Luxue? Isn't that the name of the county magistrate's daughter?
He realized the man's identity and became even more respectful.
Before the customer could even order, the waiter ran to the kitchen to tell Manager Wan the news.
Wan Qiqi wiped the sweat from her forehead and let out a long sigh.
Fortunately, many dishes were prepared in advance, so we weren't too busy to stop.
Even the snacks and drinks are prepared early in the morning, so there won't be any delays in serving the food after a customer has ordered them.
Although the new restaurant is large, it has the experience of opening a business in the town, so everything is going smoothly.
Wan Qiqi doesn't actually need to stay in the kitchen all the time; the people in the kitchen can handle things just fine.
Seeing the waiter rushing over with a bill in his hand, Wan Qiqi asked, "What happened? Is someone causing trouble?"
"No, a customer came in. She claimed to be Miss Fang Luxue and said she wanted to see you," the waiter explained.
"Okay, you go ahead and get busy, I'll be right there." Wan Qiqi came out of the kitchen, sniffed herself, and found no sweat smell, but there was the smell of cooking oil in the kitchen, which was very unpleasant.
But the current situation does not allow her to change her clothes.
Even if you change your clothes, you still won't get rid of the smell of cooking oil.
In the end, she compromised and went to the hall wearing the clothes.
She scanned the seated guests, finally stopping on the woman sitting in the corner.
Even though the other person was wearing a veil, Wan Qiqi recognized who it was at a glance.
"Why are you wearing a veil today?" Wan Qiqi sat down, propped her elbows on the table, and looked at the person sitting next to her.
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