I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2226 New Boss
"Okay, stop making noise." Jin Yueyue suddenly burped, and the sound was particularly loud in the quiet courtyard. She slapped the stone table beside her, as if trying to calm the noise.

When the scene finally quieted down, Jin Yueyue let out a long sigh and reached out to scratch her messy hair.

Her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and embarrassment, and she pointed at Liu Jun next to her: "You all know that I am greedy for wine. Your current big boss has taken out a lot of top-quality wines, but I have no money and can't afford them, but I still want to drink, so... I exchanged the restaurant for wine."

When she said this, Jin Yueyue's tone was full of self-mockery and shame. Although strictly speaking, she was tricked by Liu Jun, she really couldn't resist the temptation of fine wine.

She had just taken the deed to Haoyue Restaurant with resentment, but when Liu Jun told her that she could drink the remaining wine on the table as much as she wanted and he would not charge her for it, all her resentment disappeared when she took the first sip.

Although she knew that giving up the restaurant might disappoint and displease many people, she really couldn't resist the temptation of those excellent wines. In her opinion, those fine wines were like magic, making her intoxicated and unable to extricate herself.

After hearing this explanation, everyone was stunned for a moment. They didn't expect Jin Yueyue to make such a decision just for drinking. Some people shook their heads and sighed, while others looked angry, obviously very dissatisfied with the result.

However, they could only accept the reality. After all, the restaurant had changed its owner, and the only thing they could do was to hope that the new owner would treat them well and keep the restaurant as prosperous and lively as before.

"Don't worry," Liu Jun said in a calm and steady voice, "I only collect money and don't participate in management. Jin Yueyue is still the owner of Haoyue Restaurant, and this will never change."

The employees looked at each other, and felt relieved and at ease.

Seeing this, Liu Jun smiled faintly and continued, "This is one million divine coins, a small token of appreciation from the new boss and a recognition of your hard work. Milo, you will be responsible for dividing the money equally among everyone, just consider it a red envelope from the new boss."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it. A bright light flashed, and a box of heavy Divine King coins suddenly appeared in front of everyone, sparkling with an alluring luster.

"One million?" Someone exclaimed in disbelief, with a trembling voice.

"This...is this really one million?" another person followed closely behind, his voice full of disbelief.

The scene instantly exploded, with discussions and exclamations rising one after another. These one million God King coins may not be considered a rare treasure in the prosperous God King City, but in this remote and quiet town, it is enough to stir up a small storm. It is no exaggeration to say that with these one million God King coins, it is more than enough to buy ten spacious and luxurious mansions.

Although Jin Yueyue was a little drunk, her eyes were still clear. Based on the principle of not taking advantage of others, how could they not accept the generous offer?

"Ahem, well, Milo, I'm calling you, why don't you just do what the big boss says?" Jin Yueyue stood up and staggered in front of the box of God King coins, fearing that this sucker would regret it and take it back.

Milo finally woke up from his dream and nodded in agreement, staring at the box of God King coins, as if he was afraid that they would disappear. He secretly sighed in his heart that this new boss was really generous. It seemed that the future of their Haoyue Restaurant might be brighter than he imagined.

Each person received tens of thousands of God King Coins. To be frank, this amount of God King Coins is something they might not be able to earn in decades.

"Take the money and go to work. It's not good to leave the customers there." Liu Jun said.

"Thank you, Boss!" Everyone, led by Milo and the chef, bowed instantly and left the yard with a respectful look on their faces.

For several employees, it was probably the first time they received so much money that their legs had difficulty walking, so they supported each other as they walked out of the yard.

"Burp, thank you." Jin Yueyue burped and thanked Liu Jun drunkenly.

Her cheeks were slightly red and her eyes were blurry, obviously she was drunk. Before, she was worried that Liu Jun would fire all the old employees who had worked for the restaurant for many years after taking over the restaurant. But at this moment, seeing Liu Jun's attitude towards the employees, she finally felt relieved and her worries seemed unnecessary.

"Don't be polite. Don't forget to pay off your debt with your body. Work and pay me back. Nine million, nine million," Liu Jun said with a smile.

"I know. It's just a part-time job. It's not a big deal. Don't forget to find a winemaker to make wine for Haoyue Restaurant," Jin Yueyue said, waving her hands randomly.

"I am really a winemaker," Liu Jun said seriously.

"Come on, I'm the King of Gods. I'm in this state and I haven't said anything drunken. What nonsense are you talking about?" Jin Yueyue muttered, still not believing that Liu Jun could brew wine.

Just as she was about to continue drinking, she suddenly remembered something and slapped her forehead and said, "Oh? Oh, I forgot. Even if you have money, you can't be so conspicuous! Do you know that you are in trouble?"

Liu Jun was slightly stunned, then he laughed. "Oh? What happened to me?"

Jin Yueyue shook her head helplessly, pointing at the few top-grade spirit stones Liu Jun was playing with. "You're really showing off with these spirit stones. Don't you understand that wealth should not be exposed to others? Now look, I'm afraid someone has set their sights on you."

Liu Jun looked down at the spirit stone in his hand, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. "If nothing happens, then I came here for nothing. How boring."

His tone was relaxed and casual, as if he didn't care about the coming trouble.

"If someone comes again, you can handle it yourself. I have sent these gang members away, but I guess, hiccups, there will be more powerful ones coming." Jin Yueyue burped and said with a flushed face, with a hint of drunkenness and helplessness in her words.

"Okay, no problem, I'll handle it." Liu Jun responded calmly. If no one more powerful came, then all his efforts would be in vain.

Just as he finished speaking, a sudden noise came from outside the Haoyue Restaurant, breaking the originally quiet atmosphere. This noise seemed to be louder and more urgent than before, making people feel uneasy.

Everyone looked over and saw a group of men in official uniforms walking towards the gate of Haoyue Restaurant. Their steps were chaotic and their faces were filled with ruffians.

This time, it was not a gang member who came, but Li Wancai, an inner city official. He had a fat face and a pair of eyes that flashed with cunning. The subordinates who followed behind him were all muscular and fierce-looking, and it was obvious that none of them were good people.

Li Wancai led this group of people and swaggered into the Haoyue Restaurant. Their arrival immediately caused an uproar in the restaurant, and the guests cast curious and horrified glances at them.

The waiter at the door wanted to stop them, but as soon as he stretched out his hand, Li Wancai slapped him to the ground. The waiter covered his burning cheeks and dared not say anything. He could only watch the group of people barge in recklessly.

"Where is Boss Jin?" Li Wancai looked around and asked loudly.

Milo came forward and bowed respectfully, "Sir, our boss is a little drunk and is not suitable to meet guests."

There was a hint of pleading in his tone, hoping that Li Wancai would show leniency.

However, Li Wancai remained unmoved.

"Okay, do you treat us as guests? If you don't want to see guests, then let's talk about taxes," Li Wancai sneered.

There was an unquestionable threat in his words. It was obvious that he wanted to use the tax issue to threaten Haoyue Restaurant.

Milo was stunned when he heard this, and asked in confusion: "Sir, our Haoyue Restaurant has paid all the taxes. I wonder what else you want to talk about?"

Li Wancai's face darkened when he heard this, and he snorted coldly, "Payed? Humph, I didn't find any of your tax payment records. Did you hide it secretly? Or do you just not want to pay it at all?"

Milo's heart tightened when he heard this. He knew he was in big trouble this time. He tried to explain it clearly, but Li Wancai didn't listen to his explanation at all. He waved his hand to signal his subordinates behind him to come forward and prepare to search the Haoyue Restaurant.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the Haoyue Restaurant was extremely tense. Guests all hid to the side, fearing that they would be dragged into the dispute.

"Get out of here!" Jin Yueyue's roar was like a thunder that exploded in the store, instantly driving back a few steps those guys who were dressed in officials' uniforms and were originally showing off their power.

The officials looked at each other, and their eyes turned to Li Wancai, their master. They seemed to be waiting for his instructions to see how the usually domineering Master Li would deal with the runaway Haoyue Restaurant proprietress.

Li Wancai still maintained that smiling look, as if everything was under his control.

"Boss Jin, why are you so angry? I was just ordered to come here to check taxes. It's just a routine matter." Li Wancai's words were a bit understated, trying to calm Jin Yueyue's anger.

However, Jin Yueyue obviously didn't buy it. She walked to the counter, grabbed a thick stack of bills, and threw them hard in front of Li Wancai.

"Tax check? I've paid all the taxes and the bills are here. What else do you want to check?" There was a hint of questioning and anger in Jin Yueyue's voice.

The bills were filled with various tax amounts, and every single one was recorded clearly. This was undoubtedly the best proof of Jin Yueyue's innocence.

Li Wancai glanced at the lists and a barely perceptible sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Hey, Boss Jin, I know all this, but there is one kind of tax that you didn't pay." Li Wancai frowned.

"What tax?" Jin Yueyue frowned, feeling an ominous premonition in her heart.

"Brewing tax!" Li Wancai finally said the name that shocked Jin Yueyue.

"Bullshit!" Jin Yueyue roared in anger, "From ancient times to the present, there has never been a winemaking tax in the Platinum Divine Realm!"

Her voice echoed in the store, filled with anger and dissatisfaction with Li Wancai's shameless behavior.

However, Li Wancai seemed to be well prepared. He took out a piece of paper with the city lord's seal from his pocket, shook it gently, and handed it to Jin Yueyue.

"There's none in the Platinum Divine Realm, but there is in Hezhou City. The city lord just sent a letter." Li Wancai's tone contained a hint of pride and threat.

The paper shone faintly under the light, and the words on it seemed to have an irresistible power. Jin Yueyue took the paper and read it carefully. Her face gradually became ugly, and her eyes were full of disbelief and anger.