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Ye Qingqing: "..."

The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change.

It's probably not something that can be changed overnight.

"Master, sister-in-law, this is what I think."

Old Zhao thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Our shop sells fresh goods that others don't have, so we don't have to worry about selling them even at high prices."

My sister-in-law isn't good at managing the accounts. Although I know a little about it, when things get busy, my priority is to attend to the guests first...

Those who come here to buy things are all wealthy people. As the saying goes, it's easier to get past the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings. If you don't treat them well, you can easily offend them.

If you ask me, we really need to hire an accountant; it'll be easier for everyone to do their own thing and avoid chaos.

Li Chunyan glared, "..."

She was speechless after hearing what Zhao Lao Er said!

She always thought she could learn it and do it well, but when she thought about it carefully, she realized that accounting was not that easy to learn.

"What do you think, sister-in-law?"

Ye Qingqing nodded and said, "Second brother is right. It's better to leave professional matters to professionals. It's better to spend less money to get things done than to be scrambling around at the last minute."

Zhao Lao Er secretly gave Ye Qingqing a thumbs up.

He admired the host's words. She looked like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, but her words were incisive and her actions were decisive. It was truly admirable.

"Okay, Second Girl, I'll listen to you."

Li Chunyan nodded and said frankly, "I'll definitely be right to listen to you."

Ye Qingqing smiled faintly, "Alright, I've booked a table at Fushunlou to celebrate today's opening."

"Brother and sister-in-law, hurry up and get ready, let's go together."

"Fu Shun Lou!"

Li Chunyan exploded upon hearing the name, "Er Yatou, are you crazy? You dare to eat there? One tael of silver for a dish? How much silver do we have to afford that?!"

Ye Qingqing raised an eyebrow. "Are you going or not?"

"I'm not going!"

Li Chunyan waved her hand dismissively, saying, "I'd rather give away my money, throw it on the ground, or throw it in the water than waste it at Fushunlou!"

"Clatter..."

Ye Qingqing casually picked up a piece of silver from the counter and tossed it into the large wooden fish tank. "Alright, I've thrown the silver away for you. Let's go!"

Li Chunyan, "..."

Second daughter, you're like a pig's heart, aren't you!

The three Zhao brothers stood in a row, and the second brother Zhao hurriedly said with a smile,

"Don't worry, host, go and enjoy your meal. The three of us brothers will tidy up the shop in no time..."

Ye Qingqing glanced at the three of them.

"Who said you guys were shopkeepers? I booked a table for ten people, and if the three of you don't show up, who's going to eat the leftovers?"

The three Zhao brothers looked at each other, staring at her in disbelief.

"What about ours?"

"nonsense."

Ye Qingqing frowned. "I hired you. I can't even afford to treat you to a meal. Do you think you'll work for me in the future? Hurry up and stop talking nonsense."

The three Zhao brothers were overjoyed and agreed in unison.

"Eh!"

It wasn't because of the expensive meal they ate; the three brothers genuinely felt that the host family didn't treat them like outsiders!

This feeling of being recognized is warmer than giving them food or wages!

……

Li Chunyan was half-pushed and half-dragged onto the oxcart, and she kept muttering to herself.

"She spends one or two taels of silver on a single meal! That's incredibly wasteful! Father, why don't you do something about it?"

Ye Youliang, standing nearby, puffed on his pipe and said slowly,

"Sister-in-law, Er Yatou made 100 taels and 50 taels of silver this morning. If she wants to eat, then let her eat."

Li Chunyan nearly jumped out of the car. "Young Master Duo?"

Ye Qingqing said casually, "Bear paws, bear meat, plus a bear skin, it's not much."

Li Chunyan's mouth remained open for a long time.

Upon arriving at Fushunlou Restaurant, the waiters were already waiting and led the group to a private room on the second floor.

Miss Zhen arrived shortly after, followed by a young waiter carrying a gift bag. She greeted everyone with a smile and sat down next to Ye Qingqing.

The private room was warm and cozy, with a charcoal brazier burning inside. Four cold dishes were already laid out on the table:

Braised beef, braised tofu, mixed wood ear mushrooms, and shredded cabbage drizzled with oil.

Zhao Lao Er hadn't been idle since everyone sat down. He was pouring tea for everyone one by one from the teapot, and wiping their hands with hot towels brought by the waiter...

The eldest and third sons of the Zhao family had never been to such a high-end restaurant before, and their bodies were stiff and tense.

Li Chunyan sat in the chair, fidgeting and finding fault, as if she had thorns growing under her bottom.

"And this is supposed to be Fushunlou? They couldn't even afford to make the chairs more comfortable; the cushions are so thick..."

"Sister-in-law, shh..."

Ye Qingqing raised her hand to cover her lips, and pretended to peek outside.

"The guys are all out there. If people hear us, they'll think we can't afford a meal... Can't we act like a proper boss lady?"

"Stop! Move!"

Li Chunyan immediately shut up, took a sip of tea, and was still trembling with heartache.

Before long, the hot dishes were served one by one.

Braised deer tendon, steamed silver carp, stir-fried cabbage with pork, and stewed pork ribs with yam.

The grand finale was a large earthenware pot.

The moment the waiter lifted the lid of the pot, a wonderful aroma filled the room.

A plump chicken lies in the soup, the broth is clear and bright, with a thick layer of yellow fat floating on top, and dotted with goji berries. Next to the plump chicken is a small ginseng root about the thickness of a finger.

"My goodness!"

Li Chunyan's eyes widened, and she was dumbfounded.

Ginseng!

Does she have a mine at home? Fu Shun Lou dares to serve her ginseng?

She said that Fu Shun Lou was a rip-off, but Er Ya didn't believe her!

Look, even the ginseng is here! Damn, how much money must have been spent on this!

The shopkeeper brought it over himself, smiling as he said...

"Girl, this is a year-old hen that has been raised. It's been cooked with rice wine, old ginger, and ginseng. It's perfect for winter."

We simmered it over low heat for over an hour; the soup is delicious and the meat is tender. Please try it.

Ye Qingqing picked up a piece with her chopsticks, and it melted in her mouth; the soup was indeed bright and clear.

The ginseng chicken soup made by the master chef at the restaurant is definitely not in the same league as the one I make at home.

"Not bad, quite bright."

She nodded. "Alright, no need to trouble you, shopkeeper. You go ahead and do your work."

"Of course it looks delicious! How could ginseng stew not be vibrant and appealing!"

Li Chunyan grimaced as she gulped down a bowl of liquor, as if it were free.

This chicken soup is so precious, not a single drop can be left!

The three Zhao brothers sat at another table, eating without even looking up.

Ye Dazhuang ate his rice silently, his ears turning slightly red.

The food was delicious, but he wasn't really used to eating in this kind of place. It wasn't as good as home, where Yan'er would stew pork and cabbage on the big stove.

Halfway through the meal, Ye Youliang suddenly put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, looked at Ye Qingqing, and said...

"Qingqing, there's something I want to discuss with you."

"What's wrong?" Ye Qingqing asked, her words muffled as she gnawed on a piece of pork rib.

Ye Youliang coughed and glanced at Miss Zhen a little embarrassedly—Miss Zhen had also been brought along today and was sitting next to Ye Qingqing.

"Look, you're fifteen this year, and you'll be sixteen after the New Year."

Ye Qingqing paused, holding the ribs in her hand. "Hmm, what's wrong?"