Chapter 603 Xie Xing's Visit
Yao Jinniang's addition made Xinglong Restaurant even more successful.
Everything Wan Qiqi encounters is developing in a positive direction.
After the reorganization and dismissal of staff, the restaurant's employees appeared much more docile.
Erpang was more adept at handling customers, and his cooperation with Zhu Youcai allowed them to manage the business smoothly even without the two owners.
At this moment, Zhu Chengye and Wan Qiqi sat on the terrace, leisurely drinking tea and discussing the future development of the restaurant.
Although the restaurant has established itself on its dim sum, it still needs a good reputation to remain stable in Yunhe County.
The source of these comments was the evaluations of Xinglong Restaurant by high-ranking officials and dignitaries who frequented the restaurant.
High-ranking officials and nobles, though gone, remain forever.
Although Xinglong Restaurant has now established itself in Yunhe County, it is still not enough to compete with Chunchang Restaurant.
Furthermore, Xinglong Restaurant needs to stabilize for a period of time and should not be aggressive, otherwise it will disrupt the newly established foothold.
After discussing it, the two decided not to introduce new products to the restaurant or compete with other restaurants for customers, and to focus on stabilizing their existing customer base.
Thus, the two employers were able to relax.
"Qiqi, you've been in Yunhe County for over a month now, and you haven't been back yet, have you? Why don't you take advantage of this free time to go back and visit? Pingping and An'an really miss you."
Zhu Chengye's words made Wan Qiqi realize belatedly that more than a month had passed since then.
I promised the two kids I would go back every two days, but I never went back even once.
Chen Yongnian, on the other hand, would ride his horse to Hefeng Town whenever he had a spare moment to spend time with the children and bring back some new and interesting things.
In this matter, Wan Qiqi was in the wrong, but there was nothing she could do.
Since the restaurant opened, she has been on edge, afraid that she might make a wrong move and ruin the restaurant and the people around her.
As Zuijianglou closed in, the restaurant was in complete disarray, leaving her no time to pay attention.
Now, it's time to go back and spend some quality time with the children, and also to go back and check on the vegetables grown in the wasteland.
"Okay, I'll ask Yongnian when he'll be free so we can go back together."
Wan Qiqi didn't dare to go back by herself. If the two little ones made a fuss because she broke her promise, she really wouldn't know what to do.
If Chen Yongnian were here, he would definitely be able to soothe the child properly.
"He's been busy for a while, he deserves a break!"
Looking back on this time, Zhu Chengye realized that Chen Yongnian had spent less time at the restaurant, and he did miss him somewhat.
Then he added, "Once you've confirmed when you'll be back, I'll have your sister-in-law prepare some food to take back with her..."
"Stop!" Wan Qiqi interrupted Zhu Chengye. "I'll prepare all of this. The restaurant is profitable, and I've made quite a bit of money too. I'll buy everything that needs to be bought. You should save your money for your sister-in-law; there are still a lot of people to support at home, so don't waste it!"
Zhu Chengye ultimately did not insist and went along with Wan Qiqi's wishes.
At this moment, Wu Gousheng suddenly poked his head out of the private room, "Um... can I interrupt you? Lord Xie and Constable Liang are here, and my brother-in-law is here too."
Zhu Chengye looked at Wan Qiqi with a puzzled expression.
"Okay, have Erpang arrange for me to go to the third floor. I'll be there in a bit." Wan Qiqi waved her hand, looking like she already knew.
"Did you invite Lord Xie?" Zhu Chengye asked.
“I mentioned it before, I didn’t expect him to actually come.” Wan Qiqi stood up, a smile curving her lips. “I’ll go first, thank you for your help at the restaurant! If Fang Luxue comes, tell her I’ve returned to Hefeng Town.”
Zhu Chengye was taken aback, only then recalling that Fang Luxue had not appeared since the opening of the business, and Wan Qiqi had rarely mentioned her.
"You and her..."
“There’s nothing wrong between us. Maybe Lord Fang thinks I’ve corrupted her, so he’s having her learn manners at home.” Wan Qiqi tilted her head and smiled, speaking naturally.
The meaning behind her words made Zhu Chengye fall into deep thought.
Wan Qiqi ignored Zhu Chengye and turned to walk into the second-floor corridor.
Fang Luxue's return was merely her speculation.
With Xie Xing's help and now his visit to Xinglong Restaurant, getting close to him, Fang Ziming is probably going to get restless.
He himself won't come, but he might send Fang Luxue to try and build a relationship.
However, it depends on how much you are worth to Fang Ziming. He might have already found a backer and doesn't need your connection.
In contrast, Xie Xing appeared much more frank.
As soon as she reached the third floor, the clinking of glasses in the private room reached Wan Qiqi's ears.
As we walked on, we discovered that the door to the private room was open, and four people were sitting inside, each with a different expression.
Xie Xing remained cheerful and smiling; Chen Molin frowned slightly; Liang Pengfei sat upright with a stern expression; Chen Yongnian propped his head up, his eyes looking somewhat unfocused.
That bastard dared to get Chen Yongnian drunk behind her back!
Wan Qiqi cursed inwardly and walked into the private room, lifting her skirt.
She put on a fake smile and said in a gentle and kind voice, "Lord Xie, Officer Liang, you didn't even tell me you were coming. I could have had someone prepare some good wine and food in advance."
Xie Xing turned his head and raised an eyebrow. "I've suddenly become interested. Am I disturbing the restaurant's business? If so, please do me the honor of sitting down to drink and eat."
Wan Qiqi sat in the empty seat next to Chen Yongnian, and on the other side near Liang Pengfei, but did not sit between Xie Xing and Chen Yongnian.
Chen Yongnian shook his head, raised his hand, and said haltingly, "Wife, I invited my martial uncle here. Didn't you say you would treat him to wine as a way of thanking him?"
Wan Qiqi grabbed Chen Yongnian's hand in mid-air and held it tightly. Then she smiled at Xie Xing and said, "I'm really sorry, he can't drink alcohol. He's a lightweight."
"That's what I said too, but Brother Yongnian insisted on drinking it, saying it was to express his gratitude." Chen Molin was annoyed that he hadn't stopped him and lowered his head.
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