I open a restaurant in Mysterious Recovery

Chapter 728 Condolences
interesting!
Lin Yuan suddenly laughed. This is what makes life interesting. Otherwise, if everyone were as indifferent as Tong Qian and He Yin'er, there would be too much less fun.

"Brother Yuan, what are you laughing at? Is Xiao Tong talking nonsense? Didn't she tell you about her undercover identity?" Liu Qingqing asked hurriedly.

Lin Yuan waved his hand and said, "Xiao Tong wasn't lying. I know she works at headquarters. Just like Xiao Fang, I don't mind if you have other jobs. After all, the store's wages are relatively low. As long as it doesn't affect the store's business, you can find other jobs to do temporarily. I won't mind. Besides, it's more convenient for Xiao Tong to have a job at headquarters."

More convenient?
Liu Qingqing was stunned for a moment, but then she realized what was going on.

If we look at it from the perspective of "it", then this statement cannot be explained, because "it" has already transcended the mundane and is not limited by anyone.

Zhang Dong, the only person in the world who might be able to fight against "He", is already dead.

Judging from the current situation, "He" has been guarding this place, clearly intending to bring Zhang Dong's ghost back to the Peace Hotel and make it part of the Peace Hotel.

At that time, "His" power will be further enhanced, and there will be no need to care about the so-called headquarters.

However, if you look at it from the perspective of a "store manager," then this statement becomes understandable.

The "store manager" is just an ordinary restaurant owner. To do business, one needs more than just being honest and upright; one also needs to manage relationships with all parties involved.

Just like before, when the "store manager" wanted to issue commemorative coins, which were essentially life-saving money, he communicated with the headquarters and obtained official approval before issuing them.

This shows that the "store manager" really cares about the headquarters' attitude.

Thinking about it this way, it seems that Tong Qian's position as the head of the headquarters has become a major advantage for her?

Liu Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Tong Qian, who was beginning to show her sharpness, she quickly thought about whether Tong Qian's actions today were just a whim or if she had already decided to do something inappropriate.

"Xiao Liu, do you think I'm right? If Xiao Fang goes too far, won't it affect the store's business?" Tong Qian seemed to be seeking Liu Qingqing's opinion.

Liu Qingqing wanted to argue, not wanting Tong Qian to receive more attention, but when she thought of Fang Shiming, she fell silent.

Fang Shiming, this is too dangerous.

If we can take this opportunity to drive Fang Shiming out of the Peace Hotel, it might not be a bad thing.

Especially now that the "path to godhood" has begun, these employees will be the most direct competitors. Competing with someone as deep-thinking as Fang Shiming, who is even the first to step out of "marriage" and control the path of vengeful ghosts, she has no confidence.

Liu Qingqing's silence was tantamount to acquiescence.

Tong Qian glanced at Zhang Lei casually, and Zhang Lei immediately realized, "I understand. Now that I know your attitude, Mr. Lin, I won't bother you any longer."

Watching Zhang Lei's departing figure, Lin Yuan glanced at Liu Qingqing and Tong Qian with a half-smile before looking away.

But that one glance made Liu Qingqing and Tong Qian's hearts skip a beat. Fortunately, Lin Yuan didn't keep looking, otherwise they were worried about whether they could hold on.

Taking advantage of Lin Yuan's inattention, the two women exchanged a tacit glance before looking away.

Today is a day of mourning. Besides these vengeful ghosts whose forms and even killing patterns have been altered by Lin Yuan's words, there are naturally some acquaintances present.

Meng Xiaodong and Zhang Bohua were the first two to arrive.

Indeed, Meng Xiaodong, who had previously refused to come in, had now entered the mourning hall and was looking at the red coffin with complicated expressions.

Zhang Xianguang was also looking at her, his eyes filled with hostility.

Judging from his expression, if it weren't truly inappropriate, he might very well have kicked Meng Xiaodong out directly.

His patient demeanor left Lin Yuan with a sense of regret. "I thought I was going to watch a family drama, but I didn't expect him to be so patient. But then again, he's gone now, so there's really no need for that."

Zhang Dong's wife, Zhang Xianguang's mother, had died many years ago.

Now Zhang Dong is also lying in a coffin. Even if it was a love triangle, two of the three have already been lost. The remaining one is here to pay their respects.

No matter how much Zhang Xianguang disliked Meng Xiaodong, he would never cause trouble at his father's funeral.

Following the two was Li Qingzhi.

This time, he was surrounded by white mist, just like last time. He was able to maintain his consciousness for a long time by relying on the power of the White Mist Ghost Domain.

He had already tucked the rusty wood-chopping knife into his waistband as a sign of respect.

The elderly people from the Republican era are mostly old and dead, and very few are still alive today, so not many people will likely attend this memorial service.

When several of the seven elders of the Republic of China arrived, the mourning hall became much brighter.

This is not an exaggeration, but a fact.

The vengeful spirits that had previously surrounded the mourning hall have mostly dispersed, and those that haven't dispersed are now lying on the ground, unable to move.

Of course, a vengeful ghost cannot be killed.

So they didn't die, they were just crashed and fell into a long period of silence. It's estimated that it will take several months for them to recover.

Lin Yuan wasn't idle either. After Li Qingzhi finished paying his respects, he directed him to move these "sleeping beasts."

"We can't let these wild beasts disturb Old Zhang's sleep. Old Li, thank you for your hard work. I'll give you a raise when we get back." Lin Yuan patted Li Qingzhi on the shoulder with a gentle smile.

But in Li Qingzhi's eyes, that smile was nothing more than the face of a "dog capitalist".

He had very little time to be lucid, and on such an important day as mourning Zhang Dong, he was being assigned tasks, which made him very unhappy.

Besides, they're even giving us a raise.

When his consciousness falls back into slumber, who knows if Lin Yuan will give him a raise.

and many more!

While he was still relatively lucid, Li Qingzhi suddenly asked a very serious question: "Boss, what about my previous salary? I don't think you've ever paid me back. Are you keeping it for me? Really, thank you so much!"

So, you with thick eyebrows and big eyes, you were waiting for me here all along?

Lin Yuan was so angry he laughed. He slapped Li Qingzhi's big hand harder and harder. Even the strong Li Qingzhi was in pain from the force, but he didn't dare to retaliate.

There was no other way. He didn't want his body to be manipulated into all sorts of positions by Lin Yuan after his consciousness went into a deep sleep. At the same time, he also regretted not having kept any backup plans in the first place.

Now, all these concerns are all because of that little bastard surnamed Qin, who came up with such a terrible idea and even foresaw the future... Wait a minute!
Is that kid surnamed Qin seeing a future where he'll be bullied?

Yeah!
I'll remember this. If I get the chance, I'll definitely teach that kid a lesson!

……

At headquarters, in the quiet courtyard, Old Qin was leisurely drinking tea and enjoying the cool breeze.

Suddenly, he started sneezing violently, more than ten times in a row, before he could barely stop. "What's going on? Why am I sneezing?"

It's important to know that his body was no longer that of an ordinary person even when he was still in his mother's womb.

It's impossible for me to be sick, have a cold, or sneeze. Could it be that someone is eyeing me? Could it be that "it" has lost patience and is preparing to take action against me?
Thinking of this, Old Qin's body stiffened, but there was nothing he could do.

We can't win, and we can't escape!
Hey!
……

"Old Li, if you want to hear the truth, then I'll talk to you properly. You've been working at the store for over a year or two, and haven't I provided you with any of your food, clothing, lodging, or other necessities? Think about it carefully, is your salary really enough?"

Lin Yuan looked heartbroken, as if he had suffered a great loss.

Li Qingzhi wanted to complain and refute, but seeing the occasional flash of cold light in Lin Yuan's grief-stricken appearance, he couldn't help but swallow.

After a moment of silence, Li Qingzhi forced a smile. "I'm sorry, boss, I was being too petty. Well, I'll get back to work now."

"Well, Lao Li, I'm glad you understand my intentions. Alright, go ahead and get to work. I've already given the instructions; Xiao Xi will bring the robot waiters outside to help you."

Lin Yuan waved his hand, looking at Li Qingzhi's excited (and panicked) escape, and nodded with satisfaction, "It seems that everyone understands me after all, Granny Meng, Elder Zhang, what do you say?"

Meng Xiaodong and Zhang Bohua exchanged a glance, both wanting to remain silent.

Even the most stubborn Li Qingzhi chose to compromise and back down, so these two outsiders, and old guys who were treated well at the Peace Hotel, could only nod reluctantly.

"Boss Lin is very understanding and has done a very good job."

"Yes, Old Li is being a bit too demanding. I'll have to have a good talk with him about this when we get back."

Hearing the two say this, Lin Yuan's smile widened with satisfaction. "You two are indeed reasonable, hehe!"

That should be about it for today's condolences, except for Luo Qian and Luo Wensong.

Luo Qian had already died, but Lin Yuan brought him back to life temporarily, which is different from Li Qingzhi.

Although Li Qingzhi's body was dead, he made some arrangements before his death, leaving a part of his consciousness in his body.

Lin Yuan only needed to activate this part of his consciousness; it wasn't very difficult.

Luo Qian was different. Like Luo Wensong, he was the kind of person who was dead beyond dead. The reason he was able to return in a conscious state was thanks to He Yin'er, the spiritual medium who summoned the soul.

As an employee of the Peace Hotel, Lin Yuan was naturally able to use her power, so summoning Luo Qian and Luo Wensong's consciousness back was not a difficult task.

This can be considered as fulfilling the last bit of friendship among the seven elders of the Republic of China.

From then on, these seven people all stayed at his Peace Hotel, contributing all their strength to his growth, hehe!

Luo Wensong will also be coming tonight, but what surprised everyone was that there were other people coming as well.

"Xiao Yang, and... this is Lao Yang, right? What are you doing here?" Lin Yuan asked, looking surprised.

He truly hadn't expected that Yang Jian and Yang Xiaotian of the Gengshen year would suddenly come here, and then act as if they wanted to offer condolences and incense to Zhang Dong.

Yang Jian didn't speak, but Gengshen Year Yang Xiaotian explained, "I just finished dealing with the branch today. When I heard that Boss Lin was here, I came to see him and also to bid farewell to the older generation."

Lin Yuan nodded thoughtfully, his gaze sweeping over the two of them. Suddenly, he thought of Guo Fan. "The business at the Dachang City branch seems to be doing quite well lately. Old Yang, are you in charge of that store now?"

“Yes, I happen to know some old friends, so I can bring in some orders from a bit further away,” Yang Xiaotian, born in the year of Gengshen, said calmly.

That's it!

Lin Yuan hadn't expected things to turn out this way, but he didn't care; it wasn't a big deal anyway.

As long as there were enough resources being sent to the Peace Hotel, he didn't care about anything else.

Fortunately, after Yang Jian, no other young people came to pay their respects. Instead, Nie Yingping and others came, having come in reluctantly.

There was no way around it; the "store manager's" authority was simply too overwhelming.

The impression the "shop manager" left on them was far more terrifying than that of Zhang Xianguang. Even though he didn't show any power, they didn't dare to be disrespectful in the slightest.

In fact, if Zhang Xianguang hadn't been there, they would never have come looking for trouble.

But if they don't come now, they're very likely to be targeted by Zhang Xianguang, and in the end... cough cough cough, anyway, they're all counting on Zhang Xianguang for that so-called "path to godhood".

In addition, a very unexpected person arrived.

The moment they saw this man, Nie Yingping and the others sneered, "Zhang Xian, I didn't expect you, this traitor, to dare come here. Aren't you afraid that Old Master Zhang will jump out of his coffin and deal with you, this unfilial descendant?"

Zhang Xian's face was ashen. After politely greeting Lin Yuan, he coldly said to Nie Yingping, "You have betrayed your original intentions. Even if our ancestors came, I would still have something to say!!!"

Nie Yingping wanted to say something more, but Zhang Xianguang interrupted him, "Zhang Xian, I know you have grievances in your heart. For decades, you have gone from middle age to old age, and you have spent almost the second half of your life working hard for the ideals I described. Now, suddenly you are asked to change direction, so it is only natural that you will resent and hate me."

Zhang Xian sneered repeatedly, "You know that's what I've been obsessed with for the rest of my life?"

“How could I not know?” Zhang Xianguang said in a deep voice. “Mr. Zhang, I will give you a reasonable explanation after these few days are over.”

"Okay, I'll wait for you!"

(End of this chapter)