stingy landlady

Chapter 216 Guizhi Wants to Make Money (Roast Suckling Pig 2)

"Uncle Qu! Roasting suckling pig is all about patience and time! If you really want to eat something good, you have to be able to endure the loneliness and wait for the delicious food!"

Roast suckling pig truly tests a person's willpower and patience! People say good food is worth the wait, and I think that's exactly the point!

Qu Dongjia was also afraid that customers would leave, since the clientele varied greatly. What kind of business owner forces customers to wait?

"Guizhi, our Xiangmanlou has always adhered to the principle of 'customer first, service foremost'!"

"Uncle Qu! There are always exceptions! If someone is really impatient and short-tempered, why not order one or two other dishes first, eat while we wait?

How about a song and dance performance? Haha! We need to act quickly, after all!

"Guizhi! If you don't come here and become the head manager, it will be a huge loss for our roast suckling pig shop!"

"Hahaha! Uncle Qu! I don't just own this roast suckling pig shop! Lirenfang and Shushi Sofa Shop are also my shops! Hahaha!"

Qu Dongjia thought about it and realized that it was indeed true!

"Guizhi! Since you've come all this way, Uncle Qu will treat you! Let's invite Guihong and Shaoyu, and also your Aunt Qu, and have a meal together!"

Guizhi nodded in agreement:

"Uncle Qu! I'm actually quite hungry! Then I'll have to accept your invitation! Please also invite my second sister, Brother Shaoyu, and Aunt Qu!"

"It's been so long since I've seen her. I wonder if Aunt Qu is still as beautiful and charming as ever?!"

Gui Hong lived not far away, and when Madam Qu wasn't busy, she would often invite Gui Hong to have a home-cooked meal.

Guizhi was still discussing opening a shop with Qu Dongjia:

"Uncle Qu! Hygiene is very important! Our own shop must be clean and tidy! Illness enters through the mouth! We must cut off the source! If you have a cold, you need to rest, even if it is another contagious disease."

We can't let him work while he's sick! Uncle Qu! Don't think I'm being long-winded! Hehehe! I'm just being redundant; when it comes to running a restaurant, Uncle Qu has far more experience than I do!

Qu Dongjia was not impatient and said to Guizhi:

"Guizhi! Actually, I mostly delegate to the manager and do very little myself! Guizhi also knows that as the owner, it's impossible to participate in everything."

I have to visit several restaurants regularly. Only Xiangmanlou is relatively close to home, so I spend most of my time there! Of course, to be honest, it's definitely the most popular restaurant!

Gui Hong, Madam Qu, and Zhou Shaoyu arrived together. When Gui Hong saw Gui Zhi, she unconsciously took Gui Zhi's hand.

"Third sister! I miss you so much! You don't come to see me often!"

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

When Guizhi saw that Guihong was no longer as cheerful and lively as before, and that her appearance and attire had completely changed, she looked more mature and had lost all of her girlish innocence and romance! A slight hint of melancholy lingered between her brows.

Guizhi went to see Zhou Shaoyu, who was looking at Guihong with concern.

Madam Qu had already warmly invited the young people to the table for dinner! At the table, Gui Hong was no longer as talkative and cheerful as before. Instead, she ate quietly like a lady, not saying a word, and even smiling without showing her teeth.

It was as if he had undergone countless training sessions. Guizhi felt that something must have happened during this time, otherwise, no matter how much a person grows up, they wouldn't change so much.

They say it's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature!

After the meal, Guizhi bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Qu. Guihong held Guizhi's hand tightly as they walked towards Lirenfang. Zhou Shaoyu followed closely behind.

Upon arriving at Lirenfang, Guihong turned to Zhou Shaoyu and said:

"Brother Shaoyu! You should go back first! My sister and I haven't seen each other in a long time, and we want to have a good talk!"

Zhou Shaoyu hesitated, then finally sighed:

"Sigh! Guihong hasn't seen her family in so long. Let's have a good chat with Guizhi! I'm going back to the bookstore now!"

As soon as she entered the inner room, Guihong burst into tears.

"Third sister! I! I don't want to get married anymore!"

Guizhi patted Guihong's hand and asked:

"Second sister! What happened? Don't be afraid! Your third sister will help you no matter what! Did Zhou Shaoyu bully you?"

"No! It wasn't him!" Gui Hong sobbed.

"Third Sister! It's Zhou Shaoyu's mother. Madam Zhou looks down on me because of my low social status and lack of manners. She specially hired a governess! She also wants me to hand over the Lirenfang shop to the manager after I get married, so that I can stay at home and take care of my husband and children, and serve my parents-in-law!"

Third Sister! You won't let me do what I love! I'd rather break off the engagement! Being the manager of our Lirenfang is the most fulfilling thing for me! Besides, what's so great about getting married?

She also has to be controlled by her in-laws, never leaving the house. What's the point of living like that?

Guizhi also disliked feudal dogma, but in such a society, she couldn't be too unconventional.

"Second sister! What does Zhou Shaoyu mean?"

Gui Hong blushed and stammered:

"Brother Shaoyu is a good person! After he went home and talked to his parents, he fired the governess! He also said that since they were already engaged, they couldn't break off the engagement!"

After marriage, you are not allowed to talk about divorce or divorcing your wife!

Guizhi nodded and said to Guihong:

"Second sister! Zhou Shaoyu can distinguish right from wrong and handle family conflicts well. Second sister! Marrying someone is equivalent to marrying their family!"

If you are treated unfairly, appropriate resistance is necessary! There is no reason to passively accept it!

You can discuss things with Zhou Shaoyu if you think they're right. If he also thinks they're wrong, don't get angry! You still have your family, your sister, and your father! We can still talk it over!

Wealthy families have many rules, so we'll try our best not to make mistakes. But rules are rules, not rules; people are flexible, and besides, rules are made by people. When you become the manager, try not to interfere in their family affairs!

Even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes! Don't try to meddle in everyone and everything in the Zhou family just because you're standing up for someone! You can't see into someone's heart! Second Sister only needs to take care of her own affairs and manage her own little family!

If we're going to elevate your status, shouldn't we find someone to recognize you as a goddaughter or sworn sister? Who should we ask?

Gui Hong stopped crying and said in a daze:

"Third sister! What's so good about getting married! We've only just gotten engaged, and the Zhou family already looks down on me because of my humble background! Once we're married and I actually move into their house, won't they treat me with disdain all the time?"

How could I possibly live like that? I feel pretty good about what I'm doing now! I secretly went to see my older sister, brought her some food, and secretly slipped her some money.

You haven't seen how completely my older sister has changed. She's so thin! She looks like she's resigned to her fate, like someone who's been married off without a second thought! Where's her individuality anymore? Sigh!

Why do people have to grow up? Why do they have to get married? Wouldn't it be so much better to stay in your parents' home forever and never marry?