Chapter 468: and translation of title, then ===GLOSSARY=== with list of named entities appearing in these lines

The person who truly made Shazhu feel moved.

It was Thus: Thus: Mahua and Liu Lan.

Thus: Thus: Mahua was Shazhu's disciple; in his previous life he already obeyed Shazhu's words and followed his plans, and even when Shazhu had no money to support the old courtyard, it was Thus: Thus: Mahua who lent his own savings to Shazhu.

In his previous life he already listened to Shazhu's words and followed his plans.

He truly made a selfless, regret-free contribution to Shazhu.

Silly disciple.

It was not in vain for Shazhu to have taught Thus: Thus: Mahua several signature dishes in this life.

Liu Lan.

The close comrade of Deputy Factory Director Li.

When Shazhu first came into contact with Liu Lan, his idea was simply to use Liu Lan to get close to Deputy Factory Director Li's connections.

He mostly relied on scheming.

But after working together as colleagues.

Shazhu discovered that Liu Lan had many merits.

He could be considered a person with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

Just these two.

They were wholeheartedly determined to follow Shazhu.

As for their starting point,

it doesn't matter.

Shazhu couldn't be bothered to quibble.

This unconditional trust of handing over their career prospects to Shazhu without hesitation already made Shazhu look upon them more favorably.

Human hearts are made of flesh.

Such loyal and devoted subordinates and colleagues.

They are hard to come by even if you search with a lantern.

Outsiders might not see the prospects of the restaurant, but Shazhu, reborn in this life, clearly knows the glory of this industry.

Leaning against a big tree makes it easy to enjoy the shade.

The steel mill is that big tree that lets Shazhu and them rest easy; under the banner of the steel mill's three side businesses, the local ruffians around it would likely keep their distance.

Do they really think the people of the steel mill's security section are just eating dry rice?

A smile appeared on Shazhu's face as he said to Thus: Thus: Mahua and Liu Lan, 'Have you decided?'

'We've decided, we'll follow the master, that's right.'

That was Thus: Thus: Mahua's answer.

As for Liu Lan's reply, it was even simpler.

'I don't want to stay here and watch certain people's faces.'

That was also the truth.

Because of that kind of relationship between Liu Lan and Deputy Factory Director Li.

After Deputy Factory Director Li left the steel mill, many people pointed their blame at Liu Lan, but since Liu Lan had indeed never done anything that would provoke heaven's wrath and public resentment,

in the end they could only let it go.

They made Liu Lan wear all kinds of small shoes.

For Liu Lan,

there was an opportunity to leave the steel mill.

Naturally, one should seize such an opportunity.

Opening a restaurant, and not doing anything else, just based on Shazhu's cooking skills, Liu Lan knew this restaurant would not lose money.

'Let me lay it out plainly: the Bai Xu restaurant is merely a side business of the steel mill; we must bear our own profits and losses—if we profit, we have money to pay wages; if we lose, we get not a single penny. You all have mouths waiting for money to eat at home, and I don't want you to regret it later. Best think it over clearly and discuss it with your families.'

'Master, I already told my family last night, and they support me following you.'

'Shazhu, I decide the matters of my family.'

'No wages, and you won't regret it?'

'No regrets.'

'Then it's settled; we'll meet later at the former state-owned restaurant at the intersection of Red Star Street and Liberation Road to see what needs tidying up.' Shazhu raised the key in his hand, 'Just now, when I came out of Factory Director Yang's office, I already got the key.'

The fat guy standing before Shazhu probably thought that since Thus: Thus: Mahua and Liu Lan had expressed their wish to follow Shazhu to the Bai Xu restaurant, as someone who had called Shazhu master for over ten years, if he didn't express himself like Thus: Thus: Mahua did, he would seem to have acted in vain as a petty person.

After all, Shazhu had also taught the fat guy several signature dishes.

During the time Shazhu worked as a keeper in Warehouse No. 4, the fat guy, relying on those few dishes Shazhu had taught him, also managed to make a name for himself.

He didn't want to bear the reputation of being ungrateful.

He also worried that if Shazhu agreed to Thus: Thus: Mahua and the others, he would likewise let the fat guy go work at the Bai Xu restaurant.

So he gave a vague answer.

'Master, I also want to go with you, but you know that if I follow you away, the sign of our Second Canteen would be trampled underfoot.'

'Fatty, I understand what you mean; the Bai Xu restaurant isn't big, just about three or four hundred square meters, while the Second Canteen is our main base—we must hold our ground no matter what, and not lose the face of He Yuzhu.'

Shazhu's hand.

He slammed it hard onto the fat guy's shoulder.

With tremendous force.

It pulled the fat guy's mouth into an unnatural twist.

It was quite obvious.

Intentional.

The burden on your shoulders is just as heavy as the slap I just gave you; you can't be careless.

Fortunately, Yi Zhonghai died.

If Yi Zhonghai were here.

He'd surely be trembling all over with anger.

Damn it, this is exactly the moral blackmail rhetoric Yi Zhonghai used to manipulate Shazhu back then, isn't it?

Nice fellow.

When Shazhu used it on the fat guy, it really made him suffer a hidden loss.

"Master, I understand." The fat guy grimaced and said: "I will definitely shoulder this burden of the Ershitang."

"Squad Leader Liu, I'm handing over the Ershitang to you; I'll take Thus: Thus: Mahua and Liu Lan to the Personnel Section to handle the handover. If anything comes up, find me at the Bai Xu Restaurant."

"Director He, take care."

"I wish you all well."

Shazhu led Thus: Thus: Mahua and Liu Lan out of the Ershitang, one after the other, heading toward the south gate of the Yagangchang.

Thus: Thus: Mahua and Liu Lan were both a bit taken aback.

Wasn't it supposed to go handle the handover procedures?

Why are we heading outside?

It was just over ten seconds.

The two of them then reacted.

Surely Shazhu had already worked out the terms with Factory Director Yang.

"Thus: Thus: Mahua, Liu Lan, this is the key. When you go to the restaurant later, you'd better tell those people from the Security Section that it's Factory Director Yang's order, asking them to send a few people to help you tidy up the restaurant, and when our restaurant opens, we'll treat them to a meal."

Things Thus: Thus: Mahua couldn't figure out.

Liu Lan, however, instantly understood Shazhu's meaning.

To brandish the tiger's skin as a banner.

They were just worried someone might cause trouble for them, so they deliberately brought those Security Section people to bolster the front.

Don't even mention it.

That's also a way.

Nowadays, the Security Section is armed with weapons and even has some extra heavy gear.

Just because of these things.

Those who want to cause trouble will have to weigh their options.

"Shazhu, I understand your meaning. I'll have them bring their gear and go with us two; it will surely scare those scheming bastards so badly they won't even be able to sleep well."

Shazhu gave Liu Lan a thumbs-up.

This is also why he had Liu Lan and Thus: Thus: Mahua come over.

Thus: Thus: Mahua can help him cook.

Liu Lan can help handle the back-of-the-house matters.

If necessary, she can also cooperate with Yu Li to manage the restaurant.

Put simply.

Treat Liu Lan as a backup; if we ever open a branch, she'll be the branch manager.

"Leave things to you, Liu Lan, I'm at ease." After saying that to Liu Lan, Shazhu began to instruct Thus: Thus: Mahua: "Thus: Thus: Mahua, this time you're going with Liu Lan to the Bai Xu Restaurant; no matter what happens, you must listen to Liu Lan's words—do you understand?"

"Master, I promise to listen to Sister Liu Lan's words."

"Alright, you go first; I'll make a trip to the police station."