147 Chapter 147 Opening (3)

After much consideration, she arranged for some skewers and three light dishes, such as asparagus, tofu, and dried eggplant with garlic.

They arranged three more side dishes, a plate of Sichuan pickled vegetables, sweet and sour garlic, and a plate of mixed radishes. The skin of the radish was crunchy, and the red color made it appetizing.

At the other end, Gu Chengrui was carrying tea and snacks to the patriarch and the rest of the people sitting in the hall. Elders, shall we escort you to the private room upstairs?

No, there are limited private rooms. I think there will be more people coming in, so its better to leave it to the rich. Just give us more delicious food, and its fine. The patriarch shook his head.

Have these as your starter; the food will be ready in about 15 minutes.

Chengrui, is that Lord Zhou, the second son of the general, Zhou Huaiming? Second Uncle Gu asked in a low voice.

Yes, but hes on an errand right now, so wed better pretend we dont know.

How did you two meet?

Ive treated his illness once. You guys eat up; I still have to prep more stuff in the kitchen. Gu Chengrui turned around and walked to the back kitchen.

Dont tell me this restaurant is his? Second Uncle Gu looked at Father Gu with uncertainty.

Father Gu rolled his eyes at him. Gu Chengrui didnt reveal anything, so how would he know?

However, even if it didnt belong to Zhou Ying, it might have been Gu Chengruis. Otherwise, Zhou Huaiming wouldnt have brought other officials to support them.

Oh, right, the Third Prince is guarding the Navy at Dongyang Town. Could it be that theyve gotten in touch with the Third Prince?

The patriarch looked at them, exchanging looks, and hit the table in a bad mood. He warned vaguely, Do what youre supposed to do. Youve just sunk your s.h.i.+p, so its better not to stick your heads out. Otherwise, youll be beaten down.

He hadnt thought much about it before and a.s.sumed the Qiao family bullying the Gu family was because of an old grudge. However, this time, the Qiao familys incident implicated the former county governor and his wifes family.

Thinking about it this way, this matter was much more complicated than they thought. It was better to have their heads down for a few years.

Father Gu nodded. He also knew something was wrong, but since General Zhous son was here, there shouldnt be a problem as long as they didnt overstep their boundaries.

In a small noodle shop diagonally across, the previous manager of Dongxing restaurant, w.a.n.g Quan, respectfully said to the young man in his twenties, Young master, did you see them? Its the man standing with Zhou Huaiming and the woman giving out sweets who saved Zhou Huaiming.

I can see that. Theyre young, but they sure are capable. Qiao Lansheng snorted coldly. The young man was Elder Qiaos son, previously studying abroad.

What about the thing I asked you to do? Can my mother and Lan Lan be exchanged? he asked.

Constable Li said that we can only exchange for one of them. Otherwise, without restraint, it would be troublesome if rumors spread when they arrive.

I can only change one?

Yes, we can only change one. Besides, hes being watched closely by that Zhou guy. We cant do many things, so we have to exchange as soon as possible.

Qiao Lansheng hesitated for a moment before saying, Then let him do it according to the situation. Hell get whoever he can.

Understood. At this point, w.a.n.g Quan paused and continued, By the way, young master, there are two workers who were previously working in our restaurant working there now. Should we get in touch with them?

Are you stupid? If even you know they used to be employees of the Dongxing Restaurant, how could they not know?

Since they knew and still hired them, they would definitely be watched.

We cant make any moves now, at least not before Zhou Huaiming leaves, or else all of us are dead.