Chapter 342: Shazhu Got Slapped Again!

Shazhu was smoking when the restaurant door opened; he glanced over and saw the security guard he disliked.

The security guard smiled and said, "Yo, Head Chef, why are you sitting here alone smoking?"

Shazhu let out a cold snort and said nothing.

The security guard continued, "Just now I saw you go out."

"I didn't dare close my eyes."

"I was worried you'd come back."

Shazhu frowned, glanced at the security guard, and said irritably:

"Just rest."

Security guard: "All right, then you can sit here, uh."

"I'll rest first."

After saying that, the security guard walked back into the restaurant.

Two days later.

Shazhu was personally cooking when Ma Hua walked over nervously and said carefully:

"Master, let me do it."

Shazhu glanced at Ma Hua and shook his head.

Ma Hua: "You haven't spoken for two days."

"I feel a bit uneasy inside."

Shazhu still said nothing.

Ma Hua, helpless, walked over to Liu Lan's side.

Liu Lan whispered, "Ran Lao ban hasn't come to work these two days."

Ma Hua frowned and asked, "Really? Did you check? He's not upstairs?"

Liu Lan: "No, he hasn't come these two days."

"I guess he's already disappointed with Shazhu."

Ma Hua: "Sigh, be careful these two days and speak less."

"Especially you; you'd better put a seal on your mouth."

Liu Lan glanced at Shazhu, lowered her voice, and said:

"That's right; I don't want to be fried squid."

Ran Teacher's office.

The manager was inside looking at documents when Shazhu opened the door and entered, asking:

"Is the Chairman here?"

The manager shook his head and said, "The Chairman isn't here."

Shazhu asked, "Where did she go?"

Manager: "She didn't say either."

Shazhu let out a long sigh and walked out.

The next day.

Qin Huairu was airing quilts in the courtyard when Liu Haizhong walked over and asked:

"Will Shazhu come back?"

Qin Huairu didn't answer but countered:

"How's our business doing?"

Liu Haizhong: "Don't rush, it's not time yet."

"Just wait, it's a guaranteed-profit business."

"I've calculated it for you; this business has earned your family quite a bit of money."

"It must be over a hundred thousand."

Qin Huairu: "But it's not as much as your family earned."

"You invested more and also got a commission."

Liu Haizhong: "That's necessary."

"In business, we must have business rules."

"Given our relationship, we definitely should earn a bit more; besides, we invested more and bear greater risk."

Qin Huairu: "That's right."

"Our family doesn't dare compare with yours."

"This is already our family's entire savings."

"You'd better keep an eye on it."

"Don't let it come to......"

Liu Haizhong quickly interrupted: "Don't say discouraging things, uh."

"I've told you, it's a guaranteed profit."

"By the way, why are you airing the quilts? Will Shazhu come back?"

Qin Huairu shook her head and said:

"No, I saw the weather was nice, so I aired the quilts."

Liu Haizhong thought for a moment and said:

"This Shazhu is really unacceptable."

However, this time your family made a lot of money from the business; having him or not doesn't matter, ah.

As long as we have money in hand, who cares about him, right?

However, Second Elder also needs to say something to you.

It's not that I want to criticize you, ah.

This matter, actually you did wrong; you shouldn't have pressured Shazhu like that, ah.

By pressuring him like this, aren't you trying to drive him to Teacher Ran's side?

Even your Second Aunt has said so.

You really shouldn't pressure him too much.

Qin Huairu, somewhat unhappy, changed the subject:

These past two days I haven't seen Second Aunt go out; how is her health?

Liu Haizhong frowned and said:

This Shazhu, let me tell you.

If he comes back, I will definitely give him a good scolding.

Qin Huairu: "Right, Second Elder, you need to keep a close eye on this business."

Liu Haizhong became unhappy: "It's not you, I'm talking about serious matters with you."

Qin Huairu: "I'm also talking about serious matters with you, ah."

What's most important now is our business.

Isn't it?

Liu Haizhong: "Of course it is."

But our relationship is solid here; no worries, rest assured, ah.

Can you stop interrupting?

Qin Huairu: "What I'm telling you is also serious business, ah."

I've invested all my money into it.

Liu Haizhong: "You don't want to hear it, right?"

Fine, if you don't want to hear it, I won't say it, okay?

Having said that, Liu Haizhong turned and walked away.

The next day.

Teacher Ran and the Manager came to the back kitchen.

Ma Hua hastily pulled Shazhu aside and asked in a low voice:

"Master, did you tell the boss about my matter?"

Upon hearing that, Shazhu slapped his forehead and said: "I haven't had a chance to say it yet."

"The boss has just arrived, hasn't he?"

"I'll tell her right now; don't worry, I guarantee there'll be no problem."

After saying that, Shazhu went up to Teacher Ran and said:

"Boss Ran, I have another request for you."

Teacher Ran: "What is it? Speak."

"Ma Hua's relative's child is getting married and wants to book our restaurant's banquet hall; could you give them a discount, ah?"

Shazhu thought this was a sure thing.

He directly asked about the discount.

Teacher Ran smiled and asked: "When is it, ah?"

Shazhu looked at Ma Hua and asked: "Is it this Sunday at noon, right?"

Ma Hua nodded and said: "Yes, yes, yes, it's this Sunday at noon."

Teacher Ran: "It's already been booked."

Hearing this, Shazhu's face fell dramatically.

This was a rejection of him, ah.

Just moments ago he had patted his chest and assured Ma Hua that there would be no problem.

Isn't this a slap in the face?

He took a deep breath, struggled to suppress his anger, and said to Teacher Ran:

"No, Boss Ran, Ma Hua is one of our own, ah."

"Just make an exception for them."

"If not, let them use a private room, okay?"

Teacher Ran: "Private rooms are absolutely out of the question."

"We need normal business operations."

"Besides, if we let them take over the whole place, wouldn't the renovation be completely ruined?"

"Who would pay for the re‑decoration?"

Ma Hua hastily said: "No, Boss, it definitely won't happen."

"I'll make sure they're careful."

"With me here, you can relax."

Teacher Ran: "Ma Hua, I'm in business."

"Private rooms are impossible."

The hall has already been booked.

So, I can only say I'm sorry to you.

Having said that, Teacher Ran turned and walked out.

Liu Lan looked at Shazhu, who was standing there with a gloomy face, and whispered:

Fine, your prestige is already worthless.

Ma Hua: "Master, then…"

Shazhu looked at Ma Hua and said irritably:

"What can I do?"

"Everything's already been booked."

"Besides, I'm just a hired hand."

"From now on, don't tell me about these matters."

"I'm the boss; if they don't give me face, there's nothing I can do."