jdhmnovel Chapter 160 Making a Decision
Chapter 160 Making a Decision
Before the noodles came, Wu Guihua took a tray and collected all the empty bowls and plates on Qian Laiye's table. She also cleaned up all the garbage such as bones. She wiped the table with a wet rag, and the table was clean and tidy again.
Three bowls of plain noodles were quickly served. Qian Lai originally thought that after eating so much food before, this simple bowl of plain noodles would be tasteless, but unexpectedly, this bowl of plain noodles unexpectedly suited his appetite.
It didn't take him long to finish the whole bowl of plain noodles. When he looked up, he saw that Lin Chuyi and Lin Xiangxiang had almost finished their noodles as well.
When Lin Kaiping saw the three people put down their chopsticks, he hurried out from the counter and took a look. The three bowls of noodles were empty again. He couldn't help feeling ashamed. These guests were the most gluttonous ones he had ever seen.
Out of courtesy, Lin Kaiping politely added: "If you guys don't have enough, you can have more noodles."
"No, we're full and can pay now. I wonder if the deposit we paid is enough. If not, I'll give you the difference."
Qian Laiye was talking while reaching for the purse hanging on his waist.
Seeing this, Lin Kaiping quickly spoke up, trying to stop Qian Laiye's actions.
"That's enough. Those dishes didn't cost a penny. Please come with me and I'll give you the remaining money."
After Lin Kaiping finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the counter, opened the drawer with his key, took out a few strings of copper coins that his wife had prepared in advance, and presented them with both hands.
"You have spent a total of 400 coins today. You paid a deposit of one or two taels of silver in advance. Here is your change of 600 coins. Please keep it."
Qian Lai also took a look at the copper coins placed in front of him and raised his brows. The three of them had a total of eight dishes, including fish, meat, and eggs, and the portions were very large. At the end, they also ordered three extra bowls of vegetarian noodles, and the total cost was only 400 coins. This price really deserves the words "large quantity and affordable".
Qian Laiye chuckled and pushed Lin Kaiping's hand back. Then, under Lin Kaiping's surprised gaze, he said, "I am very satisfied with today's meal. I don't want the extra money."
"How does this make..."
Lin Kaiping had only said half of his refusal when Qian Lai interrupted him.
"Hey, Boss Lin, don't be so hasty to refuse. Listen to me first. My last name is Qian, and I'm the new manager of Fuyun Restaurant. The reason I came here is, first, to taste Boss Lin's cooking skills, and second, to discuss a business deal with Boss Lin. This little money is compensation for wasting Boss Lin's time. I wonder if we can find a place to talk alone?"
"Ah?" Lin Kaiping was confused and didn't know how to react.
Wu Guihua, who was standing nearby and heard everything they said, became anxious when she saw her husband's stunned look.
She took two steps forward and came to Lin Kaiping's side. She smiled at Qian Lai, pulled Lin Kaiping aside and whispered, "I'm asking you a question. Why are you standing there in a daze?"
Lin Kaiping was startled when he was suddenly pulled away. He subconsciously tightened the string of copper coins in his hand. Hearing his wife's complaints while he was still in shock, Lin Kaiping felt very aggrieved.
"This is the first time I've encountered something like this. I'm still a little confused. Wife, do you think I should accept the money?"
Lin Kaiping moved the money in front of Wu Guihua, and Wu Guihua gave him a speechless look.
"So you are still thinking about this? One tael of silver is a lot of money for us, but for others it's just a meal. Since they want to give it to you, just take it. It's given by them, not stolen by you. What do you have to worry about?"
When Lin Kaiping heard what his wife said, he immediately smiled and said, "Yes, my wife, you are smart."
"Okay, that's not the point now."
Wu Guihua glanced at Qian Laiye carefully, then quickly retracted her gaze and moved closer to Lin Kaiping to whisper instructions.
"If someone says he wants to discuss business with you, you should quickly agree and take him to the main room in the backyard. It's spacious there and convenient for conversation. No matter what he wants to say to you, you should listen first."
"If he wants you to do something illegal like drugging or poisoning, you must not agree to it. But if he's talking about something else, and you can't make up your mind, don't rush to refuse. Just say you need to think about it. When the people leave, we can discuss it with mother."
"Mom is older than us and has experienced more than us. If you are undecided, it's always right to listen to her. Besides, I don't think these people are bad people. Maybe this will be an opportunity for us."
After hearing what Wu Guihua said, Lin Kaiping's heart beat faster. He thought about it carefully and felt that what his wife said made sense, so he nodded to Wu Guihua imperceptibly and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
After the couple finished their discussion, Lin Kaiping handed the money to Wu Guihua and turned to face Qian Laiye again.
Although the couple spoke in a low voice, Qian Laiye's configuration was different from that of ordinary people. He heard their conversation clearly. He complained about their wild imaginations in his heart, but did not show it on his face. He pretended to know nothing and followed Lin Kaiping to the backyard.
The customers who were eating noodles and watching the fun in the store found that the fun was only halfway through when the two parties left together. They suddenly felt bored, retracted their gaze, and began to concentrate on eating. After finishing the noodles in their bowls, they paid for the noodles and left one after another.
Lin Chuyi and Lin Xiangxiang were not affected by the diners coming and going. They still sat steadily on the benches, seemingly resting with their eyes closed. In fact, one of them was unlocking new areas in the space and creating new sources of income for the game space, while the other was simulating the dessert-making process in his mind, hoping that his learning skills could be improved. Neither of them was idle.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Lin Kaiping and Qian Lai came back from the backyard. Lin Chuyi and Lin Xiangxiang sensed Qian Lai's presence and turned their attention back to the real world. They turned to look in Qian Lai's direction.
"Okay, just send it here. I hope to see Master Lin at Fuyun Restaurant tomorrow." Qian Laiye finished talking to Lin Kaiping with a smile, nodded slightly at him, and turned to look at Lin Chuyi and the others, "Let's go."
"Okay." The two stood up and followed Qian Laiye out of Xinglong Restaurant.
Watching the three figures walking away, Lin Kaiping turned his head to look at Wu Guihua and said impatiently: "Wife, let me tell you something."
"Stop! Wait a moment. I'll call mom over to listen together."
"it is good."
Soon, Wu Guihua followed Lin's mother, holding her daughter, back to the restaurant lobby.