Chapter 46
45 – Everything Happens for a Reason (2 Updates)
Donghua was very anxious, and Xie Zhinuan noticed it.
“Come in first, I’ll go call Grandma and Grandpa back!”
Xie Zhinuan invited Donghua into the house and told the coachman to also enter, then ran next door to Yuan Liuwang’s house to call out to people.
Yuan Liuwang felt somewhat disappointed, but his eyes lit up when he saw Xie Zhinuan enter his home, and he immediately approached her, “Zhinuan!”
Those who had not yet taken a wife stared with wide eyes but dared not approach.
They surely didn’t dare to compete with Yuan Liuwang.
Firstly, Yuan Liuwang was wealthy, and on top of that, he was tall and strong. If it really came to a fight, they would be at a great disadvantage.
“I’m looking for Grandma!” Xie Zhinuan called out.
Old Mrs. Ni also saw her and hastily wiped her hands before coming out, “Zhinuan!”
“Grandma, Donghua is here and says it’s urgent. You and Grandpa should come home and see!”
“…”
Old Mrs. Ni’s heart skipped a beat.
She quickly called for Old Mr. Yuan and headed towards home.
Xie Zhinuan followed.
Yuan Liuwang simply followed along as well.
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The matter turned out to be quite serious.Ever since Xie Zhinuan had given guidance, the business at Yuanji Restaurant had improved. According to Donghua, they had almost taken all the customers from several other restaurants in town. However, yesterday, several head chefs suddenly stopped working, resigned, and wanted to leave. Yuan Cheng, of course, didn’t agree and offered to raise their pay, but they still insisted on leaving.
Yuan Cheng was sweating profusely with anxiety. On the one hand, he had dozens of tables of food ordered, and now with the head chefs wanting to leave, how could he not be anxious? While the two sides were deadlocked, Mrs. Yuan brazenly told them to go, declaring she didn’t believe they couldn’t find other chefs, and her words were quite unpleasant.
Yuan Cheng was furious, criticizing Mrs. Yuan for being long on hair but short on insight, while the chefs were angry at her for betraying them after getting what she wanted. They’d toiled for years and, while they might not have major achievements, they had certainly endured hardship. Yet, she spoke so harshly.
They packed their things on the spot and left, and seeing this, the others also packed up and refused to stay.
Yuan Cheng’s pleas were useless.
He didn’t even have time to be angry with Mrs. Yuan, having to immediately deal with the cancellation of the banquet orders. Only then did they realize that those head chefs had gone to work for other restaurants. Yuan Cheng, enraged, went to confront them. One thing led to another, and after a scuffle, a fight broke out. Yuan Cheng injured someone, causing bloodshed, and the Governor’s Office promptly arrested him.
“…”
Old Mr. Yuan smoked his pipe with a click of his tongue.
Old Mrs. Ni felt darkness before her eyes and nearly fainted.
Xie Zhinuan reached out to support her and called out with concern, “Grandma!”
She quickly asked Donghua, “What did Second Master and the sons-in-law say?”
“Originally, just paying some compensation would have settled matters, but the opposing innkeeper’s wife’s sister is Lord County Magistrate’s aunt. Now, even with compensation, it wouldn’t resolve the issue. Madam sent me back to request the Master and the Old Lady…”
Old Mr. Yuan remained silent.
Old Mrs. Ni cried incessantly.
Xie Zhinuan gently exhaled and said softly, “This matter isn’t difficult if you look at it one way, as long as Lord County Magistrate says a word, the issue can be settled with some compensation. The most difficult part is the restaurant, without head chefs, it’s hard to find replacements quickly and even if you do, if the food doesn’t taste good, you can’t retain customers. At this time, the worst is if someone kicks you while you’re down. Not only would the restaurant be unable to continue, but my uncle…”
Old Mr. Yuan and Old Mrs. Ni looked at Xie Zhinuan with eyes begging for help.
Hoping Xie Zhinuan would go to town.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan was reluctant to go.
Honestly, she looked down on Mrs. Yuan’s conduct.
But Grandpa and Grandma owed her their lives.
“It takes the person who tied the bell to untie it. Clearly, the other party had been preparing for a long time, and surely other things must have happened in the meantime!” Xie Zhinuan spoke, looking towards Donghua.
Donghua paused, then after a moment said, “Madam had an argument with someone while she was out one time and said a few harsh words…”
Xie Zhinuan immediately understood.
The root of the problem.
“Who was involved in the quarrel?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
Chapter 47