Chapter 2257
A Petty Person's Triumph
He Yuzhu's decision to temporarily ignore Jin Qihao was also based on his own considerations.
Throughout Sha Zhu's life, Jin Qihao never participated in anything related to the courtyard house.
They came quietly, and they left quietly.
Based on Sha Zhu's life experience, He Yuzhu felt that he probably wouldn't get involved in the messy affairs of the courtyard house.
Moreover, He Yuzhu is not afraid even if Jin Qihao gets involved.
With his current status, as long as he doesn't do anything that would anger both heaven and man, no one can touch him.
He Yuzhu just didn't expect that the slap in the face would come so quickly.
The next day, news came from the Chaoyang Hotel.
Yi Zhonghai and the others, all dressed in brand-new clothes, walked into the restaurant.
The restaurant staff were familiar with them and, seeing them approach, guessed they were there to cause trouble.
Those young girls were no match for those old foxes, so they had no choice but to call on Liu Lan.
Liu Lan was both amused and exasperated when she heard that they had appeared.
"Yi Zhonghai, what exactly do you want? I'm retiring in six months, can't you just let me retire in peace?"
Yi Zhonghai snorted, his face full of arrogance: "Whether you retire or not has nothing to do with me."
We're here to eat.
"Eat? You? Do you have any money?" Liu Lan asked dismissively.
Liu Lan was very clear about Yi Zhonghai's current situation.
A group of people made a living by collecting scraps.
Now that Qin Huairu has gained confidence, she no longer pretends to be pitiful.
She had a long-standing grudge against Liu Lan and had always been jealous of her.
Before, she couldn't compare to Liu Lan, so she could only pretend to be wronged and act pitiful.
Things are different now. She has a sugar daddy backing her and no longer needs anyone's sympathy.
"Liu Lan, remove the 'ma' part, we have money."
Liu Lan looked at Qin Huairu with surprise, sensing that something was very wrong with her.
Qin Huairu always gave others the impression of being pitiful and delicate, and had never been so assertive before.
When it comes to arguing, Liu Lan will never admit defeat.
"I know you make money by collecting scraps, but you can't spend it like that."
You may not know the prices of the food at Chaoyang Hotel, but Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu do.
"With that little money, what can you even afford to eat?"
Qin Huairu snorted: "You don't need to worry about money."
I'm telling you this today. We're definitely going to have this meal together.
"What, your restaurant is kicking customers out?"
Liu Lan stared at Qin Huairu for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.
"If you want to come for a meal, our restaurant is of course happy to welcome you. But if you're here to cause trouble, don't blame me for being impolite."
As she spoke, Liu Lan turned her eyes to the Liu brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangtian.
Liu Lan knew that the two brothers had always wanted to curry favor with He Yuzhu, and hoped that they could give her some hints.
Little did she know, the two brothers had been bribed and would not reveal any information to her.
Instead, they sold the restaurant's information to Kim Qi-ho.
Yi Zhonghai said firmly, "We said we were coming to eat, and we're here to eat."
Liu Lan said, "Okay. Since we're here to eat, let's cook in the dining room."
With so many of you, one table isn't enough. I'll have someone prepare a few tables closer together for you.
This time, the entire courtyard house mobilized.
They knew they were going to eat at Chaoyang Hotel, and no one wanted to be left out, so even Jia Zhangshi came along.
Liu Haizhong said, "We're not going to the main hall; we're going to your restaurant's best private room."
"By today, which is their restaurant's best private room?"
Liu Guangtian said, "The best private room is on the third floor."
The private rooms on the third floor are rarely open to the public.
Liu Guangtian also learned from Xu Damao that there were private rooms on the third floor.
As for other details, Liu Guangtian knew nothing about them.
Liu Guangtian had actually wanted to try the private rooms on the third floor for a long time, and since Jin Qihao was treating, he decided to give it a try.
"Then let's go to the third floor," Liu Haizhong decided immediately. Liu Lan sneered, "Liu Haizhong, you make it sound so easy. Do you even know what the private rooms on the third floor are like?"
Yi Zhonghai naturally wanted to choose the best, and said directly, "It's just a place to eat, what's so great about it?"
Does your restaurant divide people into different classes?
This old man, as expected of someone without an heir, speaks words that are like knives.
If the restaurant's guests found out, they definitely wouldn't be happy.
Liu Lan, being experienced, immediately saw the problem.
"Our restaurant certainly doesn't categorize people into different classes. I just wanted to remind you that the private rooms on the third floor are expensive."
The minimum spending requirement inside is 10,000 yuan.
"Do you have that much money to spare?"
"You're robbing me!" Yan Bugui had been to Chaoyang Hotel many times, but he didn't know that the prices on the third floor would be so high.
Yi Zhonghai's expression was similar to theirs.
I knew the price on the third floor might be high, but I didn't know it would be this high.
It's worth noting that Jin Qihao only pays Bang Geng 5,000 yuan a month.
One meal there is worth two months' salary for Bang Geng.
Liu Lan smiled and said, "Robbing is illegal. We are a legitimate restaurant and we don't do that."
I was just trying to be helpful by advising you not to go up.
Not wanting to lose face, Yi Zhonghai pretended to be calm and asked, "I'd like to know, what can you eat with ten thousand yuan?"
Liu Lan didn't hide anything and listed some of the dishes.
These dishes don't sound like they're anything special.
Yan Bugui counted on his fingers, his eyes turning red: "You still say this isn't robbery? You dare to charge eighty-eight yuan for a plate of stir-fried shredded potatoes?"
Your potatoes are made of gold.
Liu Lan said nonchalantly, "What do you care what my potatoes are made of?"
That's how the prices on the third floor were set.
If you can't afford it, I wouldn't even bother to treat you.
"I'd like to try what 88-yuan shredded potatoes taste like."
Jin Qihao led his men into the restaurant and walked out from the crowd.
Upon hearing his voice, Yi Zhonghai and his group forgot about arguing with Liu Lan and all surrounded him.
"Qi Hao, you're here. They're deliberately making things difficult for us. Don't fall for their tricks."
"Yes, Uncle Jin, Liu Lan just doesn't want us to go to the third floor."
Liu Guangtian and his younger colleagues vied to show off in front of Jin Qihao.
Jin Qihao was much calmer than them: "Alright, stop arguing."
Yi Zhonghai and his men immediately shut their mouths.
Liu Lan looked at Jin Qihao curiously, trying to guess his background.
Jin Qihao walked up to Liu Lan: "Are you the manager of this restaurant?"
"Sir, I am the manager of the restaurant. And you are?" Liu Lan asked politely.
This attitude further displeased Yi Zhonghai and several others.
Liu Lan had never treated them this well before.
Jin Qihao smiled and said, "I am the son of the deaf old lady."
Liu Lan was stunned and looked at Jin Qihao in disbelief.
"Are you really the deaf old lady's son? She isn't..."
Jin Qihao smiled and said, "I am indeed his son. Manager Liu, we are here for dinner. Would you mind taking us to a private room on the third floor?"
Liu Lan shook her head: "Sir, I'm sorry. The private rooms on the third floor are generally not open to the public."
Furthermore, reservations are required in advance for the private rooms on the third floor.
Jin Qihao also became curious about the private rooms on the third floor: "Then can you make a reservation for me?"
Liu Lan refused again: "We can't make an appointment. Apart from guests invited by our General Manager He, we don't accept any appointments on the third floor."
Yi Zhonghai said angrily, "If you don't accept reservations, then what's the point of opening a shop?"
Jin Qihao understood that the private rooms on the third floor were reserved for specific people.
This specific person definitely includes Lin Zhijie. (End of Chapter)