[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress":3,"chapter-transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1174658,1524,"Chapter 67 - 67 67 Bafu Restaurant_1","transmigration-from-farmer-to-empress-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>67: Chapter 67 Bafu Restaurant_1 67: Chapter 67 Bafu Restaurant_1 Nangong Yi’s eyes didn’t linger on the thugs for too long, merely glancing at them before turning back and saying indifferently, “Why isn’t it dealt with yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a respectful response, two tall guards stepped forward, each grabbing a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lifted both Butcher Zhang and the repulsive thug up, tossing them into the air and kicking them out into the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crack——”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear sound of bone-breaking could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Butcher Zhang and the thug fell onto the bluish stone slab road, shrieking in pain like a pig being butchered…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangong Yi turned back, his distinguished face turned towards Manager Li as he said with a smile, “I apologize for my late arrival, I hope it did not startle you, Manager Li!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li sneered in disdain, “Late?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were clearly hiding on the side, trying to gauge my capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I couldn’t handle it and was defeated by those worms, you’d probably have taken off and ignored the whole thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t take me for a fool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite getting scolded, Nangong Yi’s handsome face didn’t show any sign of discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he casually laughed, “Manager Li is as astute and heroic as always, I am truly inferior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li, irritated, waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough of that flattery, I won’t fall for your smooth talk.” Then, turning to Cai Wei, he asked kindly, “Girl, you must have been scared, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m okay…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei coughed uncomfortably, sneaking glances at Nangong Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, she’d intended to feign a frightened and pitiable appearance for her mother and Manager Li to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ever since that evildoer appeared, he’d been subtly staring at her, his eyes deep and mysterious, ghastly as a ghost, as if they could see right through her inside out, she couldn’t escape from him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, her startled mother came to her senses, took a step forward, and behaved as though she were a candle in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She choked back sobs as she kept expressing her gratitude to Manager Li and Nangong Yi and commanded her daughter to kneel and kowtow to their benefactors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei corners of her mouth twitched, she was utterly flustered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, she would never kneel or kowtow to that shameless evildoer, especially when he seemed to be smiling whilst looking at her, clearly waiting for her to kneel before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This just annoyed her even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could have handled those scumbags herself, who needed his help anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei glared at him angrily, and then bowed her head to pull Lady Du closer, whispering, “Mother, as the saying goes: a big favor requires no words of thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of kowtowing here, we should remember this kindness and repay them when a suitable opportunity arises.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder how Miss intends to repay me in the future?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangong Yi spoke out, casually looking at the angry young girl, his bewitching eyes shining like the Milky Way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Manager Li glanced meaningfully at Cai Wei, then back to Nangong Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly stroked his beard and laughed heartily, saying, “We are all friends here, thanking each other would be too formal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come, let’s go eat–”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei helped her mother to her feet and declined, saying, “Thank you for the kind invitation, Manager Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, my mother and I have some errands to run today, so we must be excused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another day, we will certainly pay you a personal visit to express our gratitude for your help today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her implication was clear – she would only thank Manager Li, but as for anyone else—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his usual refined smile, Nangong Yi responded as if he didn’t understand Cai Wei’s words, neither angry nor upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, “If Miss Wei’er wishes to thank me with a visit, please remember that I’m staying at the ‘Xinglong Inn’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s easy to find!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Wei’er?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually knows her name!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he come to know her name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei was taken aback, her entire body reacting negatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied with Cai Wei’s flustered expression, Nangong Yi raised an eyebrow and asked, “Did you get that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei glared at him, paused, and gritted her teeth, responding, “Uh….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Manager Li and his entourage, Cai Wei and Lady Du went to a teashop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ordering a pot of tea to calm their nerves and taking a short rest, they returned to the street and tirelessly enquired about properties, from one shop to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to finish exploring an entire street, they suddenly heard someone shouting from behind, “Hey, Madam, Miss, please wait a moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei turned around and saw a plump middle-aged man panting as he ran towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After catching his breath, he said, “Madam, Miss, I am the owner of Bafu Restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My name is Cui Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard that you both intend to purchase a fancy tavern in Goldfish Lane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder if you would be willing to visit our humble shop and see it for yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Cai Wei was delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, ‘hard work pays off eventually!’ She replied excitedly, “Yes, of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please lead the way, Manager Cui.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bafu Restaurant was not very far away, requiring only a few minutes walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at Bafu Restaurant, Cai Wei carefully surveyed the place inside and out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, she couldn’t help but be filled with joy, feeling as though this restaurant had been tailor-made for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant is located at the heart of the town’s prime location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a spacious and elegant storefront, its two-story layout matches the other shops on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first floor is an open hall with twelve tables neatly arranged, accommodating twelve tables of guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second floor consists of private rooms frequented mostly by the respected merchants and gentry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there are only six of these rooms, the manager said that the second floor’s turnover is much higher than the first floor’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the back of the shop, there’s a small two-story courtyard with four rooms at the front and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides each have three adjoining rooms, which are quite spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, every necessary household item and piece of furniture, albeit old, are provided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comparatively, it’s thousands of times better than the house in Mu Family Village!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thoroughly inspecting the Bafu Restaurant, Lady Du quietly pulled her daughter aside and whispered, “Wei’er, such a good property, combined with a decent house in the back, will likely not come cheaply!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of apprehension arose in Cai Wei’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the combined savings of the Mu and Zhou families amounted to only two hundred taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the proverbial drop in the ocean compared to the asking price of this imposing restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her surprise, before she even broached the topic of money, the shopkeeper took the initiative to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve operated this restaurant with painstaking care for over a decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to some personal matters back at my old home, I have to return for a year or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I simply can’t bear the thought of selling this restaurant outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after some reflection, I’m considering looking for a business partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are your thoughts, ladies?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking puzzled, Cai Wei asked, “How would we cooperate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Cui answered, “The restaurant and everything in it would be at your disposal, including the house at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, four-tenths of the restaurant’s monthly profits must go to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, whether a few years from now or as soon as one or two years, I will return from my old home, and when that time comes, the restaurant must be returned to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Cai Wei, these conditions were hardly restrictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, this restaurant was nothing more than a stepping stone to her success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was capable and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t need three to five years, nor one or two—just six months would be enough for her to use this restaurant to make a name for herself in this 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