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The grand opening was bustling, but there were also troublemakers around!
"Fu Tianlin, what do you mean? You closed for just a few days, and suddenly the prices have skyrocketed tenfold. Do you think we're fools?" The young man had entered with high spirits, but upon seeing the enormous price board at the entrance, he was instantly dumbfounded.
"Heh, Young Master Lin, let’s talk this over calmly. Don’t let it get to your health," Fu Tianlin said, showing some skill in dealing with these wealthy young masters. "These are merely the prices for the guest rooms. If they were too low, how could they reflect Young Master Lin's status? Please, come inside. Today, all the fine wines and dishes in the restaurant are at an eighty percent discount. Many of the dishes are making their debut today; if you’re late and they’re gone, don’t come looking for me!"
Young Master Lin was coaxed into compliance and strutted inside with his followers, a smug expression on his face.
In the crowd, Qing Luan watched Fu Tianlin’s antics and couldn’t help but smile lightly to herself, thinking: As expected from a family of merchants; he has learned quite a bit from a young age.
"Miss, should we go in?" Qin'er asked quietly as she followed her.
"No need; Fu Tianlin can handle this!" Qing Luan replied. She was only here to enjoy the spectacle. If he couldn’t manage these matters, it would be quite disappointing. Besides, the chefs at Tianxiang Restaurant were all top-tier talents she had recruited from elsewhere; even the imperial kitchen's chefs might not match their skills. What was there to worry about?
Once today passed and Tianxiang Restaurant gained its reputation, Ruyi Tower and Jade Pavilion would pale in comparison, and fewer people would be watching her.
"Let’s go," Qing Luan said as she confirmed that nothing would go wrong. However, just as she turned to leave, she spotted a group of unfriendly-looking individuals approaching her. The man leading them looked somewhat familiar...
Her steps halted as she concealed herself among the crowd, observing as they made their way directly toward Fu Tianlin.
"Young Master Fu, congratulations!" A man who bore a striking resemblance to Huang greeted Fu Tianlin with a sinister smile and clasped hands.
"Thank you, thank you, Young Master Huang. Please come inside," Fu Tianlin responded politely, though his smile was no longer as warm as before.
"Hmph!" The man scoffed coldly before striding inside.
"He is the second son of Prime Minister Huang, usually not favored, known for his cunning and ruthlessness. Who would have thought he would appear here today—could it be that the Huang Family and the Fu Family are really going to form a marriage alliance?" People in the crowd whispered among themselves.
"Yes, I heard that the legitimate daughter of the Fu Family was to be given to Prime Minister Huang's eldest son as a concubine. Today, with the grand opening of Fu Family's Tianxiang Restaurant, it makes sense that the Huang Family sent someone to congratulate them; there must be some connection!" Where there are people, there are always rumors.
Qing Luan signaled to Qin'er not to speak up and quietly listened to their discussions. Regardless of which side they were on, it was all news.
"But...," amidst the agreement, someone scratched their head in confusion and said, "But didn't the Fu Family already break their promise?"
"When did that happen?" Upon hearing such explosive news, several people nearby became excited, grabbing his hand and questioning him: "How do you know this? This is no small matter; if you spread rumors, it could lead to serious trouble." Speculating about matters related to the Prime Minister's Residence could bring disaster.
Surrounded by so many people, the man blushed and timidly replied, "I have a relative in the Prime Minister's Residence... she told me... that Fu Tianlin disagreed and refused because there was no written agreement. The Huang Family is also quite helpless..." He had spoken out, but whether it would bring trouble, he truly did not know.
"How could this happen?" Someone was stunned. "Although Fu Tianlin has some ability, the Fu Family is a business family. If they could connect with the Prime Minister's Residence, they would prosper in the future. How could he refuse? Is he out of his mind!?" A voice of indignation arose, feeling that Fu Tianlin was truly useless.
"What do you mean out of his mind? He is doing it for his sister!" Someone defended him.
"Isn't marrying a daughter of the Fu Family to the Prime Minister's son an honor? How could she feel wronged?" Some were puzzled.
"Who would want their legitimate daughter to be a concubine? If it were you, would you be willing to send your own legitimate daughter to become someone else's concubine?" They were all blinded by dreams of wealth and power and failed to see the reality before them.
The previously noisy crowd suddenly fell silent, each person harboring different thoughts. However, since it wasn't happening to them directly, saying more would be pointless.
At that moment, a commotion suddenly erupted from inside the restaurant. The Second Young Master Huang, who had just entered not long ago, stumbled out in embarrassment, drawing everyone's attention. But due to his special status, no one dared to ask questions...
"Damn it, Fu Tianlin! What do you mean by this?" The Second Young Master Huang's face twisted in anger as he glared fiercely at those around him.
Standing at the door to greet guests, Fu Tianlin had no idea what was happening inside. When he saw Young Master Huang come out looking somewhat disheveled, a flicker of something passed through Black Eyes' wise gaze, and then he looked at him with confusion and asked, "Young Master Huang, why are you out here instead of dining inside? Do you have something urgent to attend to? If so, take care; I won't be able to see you off today..." His series of self-questioning and answering made everyone stifle their laughter.
Fu Tianlin was truly a master at playing the fool! Qing Luan thought to herself, secretly mocking him while also admiring his thick skin. He completely disregarded Young Master Huang's obvious embarrassment and boldly uttered those grandiose words. It was truly impressive!
"You... damn it," Young Master Huang, dizzy from Fu Tianlin's words, lost his temper. After staring blankly for a moment, his inner fury erupted completely. Although he wasn't favored in the Huang Family, he was still the son of Prime Minister Huang. When he went out, he represented the face of the Huang Family; others dared not treat him too lightly, making him believe that people feared him.
"Young Master Huang, why are you so angry? How about a cup of cool tea?" Fu Tianlin continued to play the fool, avoiding direct confrontation. In business, the worst thing was a head-on clash; if things went poorly, it could affect all dealings. So he wore a smile and remained exceptionally polite.
"Drink it and die!" The more he thought about it, the angrier Young Master Huang became as he shouted, "Fu Tianlin, I was being kind by bringing you a congratulatory gift since the Huang Family is about to ally with the Fu Family. How could you ask me to leave? Isn't that going too far?" When he returned home, he would definitely embellish the story for his father so they could deal with Fu Tianlin properly.
Hmph, it would be best if they could take down Tianxiang Restaurant!
The smile on Fu Tianlin's face gradually faded after hearing Young Master Huang's words. He looked at him with a dark expression and coldly said, "Young Master Huang, although the Fu Family is not a prominent household, we are still well-off. What do you mean by speaking so recklessly? You're tarnishing the reputation of my Fu Family's young ladies."
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