Chapter 618 Pass
Two days later.
Wan Qiqi arrived at the Pear Garden next to the Xiao Mansion as agreed.
The name sounds like a charming courtyard, but in reality, it's as big as a small family's courtyard, more like a separate courtyard.
When Wan Qiqi arrived at the Pear Garden, two guards on duty at the entrance stopped her.
"No pass, no entry without a pass!" the guard said coldly, his eyes filled with disdain as he looked at Wan Qiqi.
Feng Qing looked at Wan Qiqi, "What pass? Did Young Master Xiao give us one?"
The answer was naturally no. They only let Wan Qiqi come over, without telling her how to get in or what the competition would be.
"No one can enter without a permit. Even with your Third Young Master Xiao's verbal order, you still can't enter?" Yao Jinniang asked.
The guard smirked, his eyes full of disdain. "I have a verbal order from Young Master Xiao, saying that a pass is required to enter. May I ask, is Young Master Xiao more senior or Young Master Xiao?"
No matter how you answer this question, you'll offend the Xiao family.
The guard understood, which is why he asked that question—to discourage the three people at the door.
The other restaurants and eateries were all staffed by men, but these two women, one of whom was as fat as a pig, seemed to have come from nowhere and were trying to sneak into an unknown establishment.
Wan Qiqi knew Xiao Huai was a trap, but she never imagined it was a trap from the very beginning, and that she would have to find a way to get in.
She looked around, trying to find a shop to sneak into together.
Each household should only have one pass; not everyone should have one. As long as someone is willing to take them in, everything is negotiable.
As she looked around, a familiar figure caught Wan Qiqi's eye.
“She is with me, guests from all directions.” Pei Shi’an announced the name of the restaurant and handed over the invitation for inspection by the guards.
The guard looked at the post, then at Pei Shi'an, and then at Wan Qiqi. He felt that something was wrong, but he thought that no one would be so foolish as to barge into a competition like this.
Besides, this is Xiao family territory.
Upon seeing the pass, the guards opened the door and let the person in.
Wan Qiqi followed behind Pei Shi'an, somewhat surprised yet finding it normal. After all, Xinglong Restaurant and Bafang Laike were "old friends"!
"You came without a pass, are you even qualified to participate in the competition?"
After a moment of silence, Pei Shi'an spoke first.
"I got tricked. I thought I could just come straight here, but who knew I'd need this to get in," Wan Qiqi said with a self-deprecating laugh.
Pei Shi'an was taken aback.
In his view, Wan Qiqi was the one who tricked others, but he never expected to be tricked himself.
"Thank you for your help today. If there is an opportunity in the future, Wan Qiqi will definitely repay you."
Wan Qiqi disliked owing favors, but under these circumstances, she could only get in through Pei Shi'an, as she didn't know anyone else in the restaurant.
"It's alright. Many guests from all directions have offended us in the past. Manager Wan, please don't hold it against us." Pei Shi'an smiled kindly.
Wan Qiqi never imagined that one day she would get along with her employer, who came from all directions.
Thinking back on the past few months, it feels like a lifetime has passed, even though it was only a few months ago.
Wan Qiqi smiled in relief, "I won't hold it against you. I hope Boss Pei will show mercy and give Xinglong Restaurant a chance to survive."
When they reached a corner, they both stopped and let the other go first.
Seeing that the other party was being courteous, Wan Qiqi didn't stand on ceremony and walked ahead.
Pei Shi'an followed up, "I should say this. Xinglong Restaurant is thriving in Yunhe County. Who knows, it might surpass the number of customers from all directions tomorrow."
"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Pei. I will try my best." Wan Qiqi turned around and grinned.
Pei Shi'an shook his head and smiled helplessly.
Sure enough, this person was just as polite as ever.
Suddenly remembering what happened at the door, she asked, "Didn't you agree to participate from Young Master Xiao?"
Everyone who passes through Xiao Han's hands will receive a pass.
"No, it's Young Master Xiao."
Wan Qiqi's words startled Pei Shi'an.
Everyone in Yunhe County knows that Xiao Huai is a difficult person who often turns on you and dislikes associating with people of low status.
Unexpectedly, Wan Qiqi became friends with the third young master of the Xiao family.
"Is there a problem?" Wan Qiqi felt that the other person's gaze was a little strange.
"No."
Pei Shi'an responded, and the two walked on in silence.
Soon, they arrived at the kitchen where the competition was to take place.
Just like at the entrance, there were two guards standing at the kitchen door, but this time they didn't check the passes, but instead asked where they came from.
"Guests from all directions," Pei Shi'an announced, introducing his restaurant.
The guard glanced at the map and said politely, "Go straight inside, and find a seat by the window."
Pei Shi'an nodded and led his men inside.
Before Wan Qiqi could speak, the guard frowned as he looked at the three-person formation.
Xinglong Restaurant.
When Wan Qiqi reported this, the guard's brows furrowed even deeper.
One of them whispered, "This is truly unbelievable. A restaurant that's only been open in Yunhe County for a month dares to come here. Aren't they afraid of losing face?"
The other person looked at the blueprint for a long time before finally finding the name of Xinglong Restaurant.
"Go in, turn left, walk to the end, then turn right. The innermost spot is yours."
Although the guards were unfriendly to Wan Qiqi, she still smiled, nodded to the two of them, and left with them.
At this moment, the person who had collected the blueprints slowly spoke up, "This restaurant was added later. I heard that it was the Third Young Master's idea."
"What does the Third Young Master mean?" The other guard's pupils trembled slightly, seemingly unwilling to believe it. He then turned back to look at Wan Qiqi, who had walked away, and asked in a low voice, "Then what did I just do..."
"We know the Third Young Master best; perhaps he's just in a good mood."
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