Chapter 599 Niu Yi's Admittion to His Actions
"Gousheng, go, close down the restaurant. It's temporarily closed for internal reorganization!"
Wan Qiqi's words threw the group of workers into a panic.
Everyone has seen her methods of handling both internal and external affairs, and she doesn't want to be kicked out because of some petty theft she did in the past.
Moreover, with today's events over, it will be difficult for Zuijianglou's business to recover in the future. Xinglong Restaurant's success in the snack segment can be considered a formal establishment in Yunhe County.
The restaurant's future business looks promising.
The attitudes and wages of the two employers towards their employees were obvious to all, and neither of them wanted to be kicked out at this time.
Many people looked troubled, wondering how they would explain themselves to their two employers if their actions were discovered.
Some people who have been obedient and reliable from the beginning seemed rather casual after hearing this, because no matter what, they wouldn't be punished.
If some people leave, the employer might offer even more benefits to keep those who work diligently.
Only Niu Yi could no longer stand steadily and could only support himself on the table with his hands to keep himself upright.
"Niuyi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Let me get you a stool."
Seeing that Niu Yi's face was pale and his forehead was covered in sweat, Hong Tian expressed his concern.
Niu Yi grabbed Hong Tian with his backhand, his lips moved but he couldn't make a sound.
He then cleared his throat and said in a dry voice, "I'm fine, just a little hot."
"Hot?" Hong Tian was very puzzled. It was only May. Although it was a bit hot, it shouldn't be so hot that he was covered in sweat.
"No guests, please sit down."
Zhu Chengye waved his hand, indicating that everyone should make themselves at home, but few dared to sit down.
Even if someone sits down, seeing others standing, they will also stand up.
Wan Qiqi glanced at the waiters standing in three rows and said coldly, "Does anyone know what I wanted to say when I closed the door?"
The guys stared at each other, indicating they had no idea.
Niu Yi guessed it, but dared not say it.
"Shouldn't the kitchen staff give an explanation regarding the plagiarism?"
Wan Qiqi's voice was icy, and her expression was indifferent, which made people feel afraid.
Upon hearing this, Niu Yi was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.
Upon seeing this, the surrounding staff suddenly remembered that the peach blossom pastry was originally made in Niuyi, and they knew best whether it was plagiarism or not.
Previously, Manager Wan had confirmed that the recipe was different from that of Zuijianglou, but now Niuyi is reacting this way. Could there be another hidden story behind this?
The men began to whisper among themselves.
Wan Qiqi tilted her head to look at Niu Yi on the ground, and gave a self-deprecating smile, "Niu Yi, do you think our own pastries are inferior to Zuijianglou's?"
When Niu Yi was called out, the tension in his mind snapped. He could no longer control himself; his eyes reddened, and he trembled violently.
He kowtowed to Wan Qiqi, "Manager Wan, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to plagiarize. I overheard the recipe by accident. I'm so sorry..."
Nothing is more shocking than hearing your own people admit to doing something after being proven innocent.
Even though Zhu Chengye knew about Wan Qiqi's plan from the beginning, he was still so angry that he blushed when he heard Niu Yi admit to eavesdropping on the formula.
He clenched his fists, his lips trembling. "You... Niu Yi, why did you do this? You've put Xinglong Restaurant in danger, and in the end, you've only hurt yourself!"
Niu Yi burst into tears and lay on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably. He dared not raise his head, nor did he have the strength to do so.
He was afraid of seeing the hateful looks in everyone's eyes, and afraid of Wan Qiqi's dagger-like gaze.
He didn't know that only a few people felt hatred; most were simply confused and shocked.
Just like when Wan Qiqi first met Niu Yi, she only thought he was strange, but his skills were undeniable.
People would rather believe that Niu Yi had the ability to develop pastries than believe that he made the peach blossom pastry by overhearing Zuijianglou.
But that's the truth. Niu Yi did something that almost ruined the entire restaurant.
Hong Tian was closest to Niu Yi, and his hand was still supporting her.
He choked up, his outstretched hand clenched into a fist, the veins on the back of his hand bulging.
He suddenly kicked Niu Yi and shouted angrily, "Niu Yi, why are you doing this? Hasn't my sister-in-law treated you well? Haven't we treated you well?"
Niu Yi was kicked and fell to the ground, but showed no intention of getting up.
He clutched the spot where he'd been kicked, then suddenly burst into laughter. "Hahaha... Good to me? When the casino people were pressuring me for my pay, I asked her for an advance on my wages, and what did she say? No advances, no exceptions!"
He suddenly got up from the ground, laughing through his tears, looking quite ugly and somewhat deranged.
Upon seeing this, the surrounding workers took a few steps back, making room for Niu Yi.
Niu Yi gave a bitter laugh, pointed at Wan Qiqi, his eyes filled with hatred, "Do you know? She looks kind on the surface, but she's rotten to the core! I need money to save my life! But she just won't give it to me, and she even talks to me about principles."
"So you used everyone to force me to put your pastries on the shelves, hoping to make some money from them." Wan Qiqi remained remarkably calm, like a cold-blooded person, and tilted her head to ask, "But you still didn't get much money, so how did you settle your gambling debts?"
"If it weren't for Mr. He passing by and saving me, I would have perished in the wilderness long ago!" Niu Yi was so agitated that he blurted out whatever came to mind.
"So you teamed up with Zuijianglou to design Xinglong Restaurant?" Wan Qiqi asked.
"So what if it is, so what if it isn't? If I say it isn't, will anyone believe me? Didn't all the people from Zuijianglou get taken away by the soldiers?" Niu Yi's smile faded, his eyes appearing somewhat empty.
"You made a mistake yourself, so why do you blame others?"
Wu Gousheng was furious after hearing Niu Yi's words. "Niu Yi, don't you think about it? You caused your family to fall ill because of gambling, and now you're being chased for debts. You even blame others. How can you have the face to live in this world?"
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