Can a System Have Bad Intentions? - Chapter 48

As Yu Shunhai entered, Lu Tang and Liang Cheng exchanged a glance. Yu Shunhai was in his forties, of medium height and slightly thin. Perhaps he hadn’t slept well last night; his eye sockets were dark. Holding a jug of wine, Yu Shunhai saw Lu Tang in the crowd and smiled, “Congratulations on the grand opening of the Qiao Family Inn.”

Lu Tang smiled and got up to greet him, “I intended to invite you over yesterday to check our setup and see if there’s anything we need to change, but Liang Cheng and I couldn’t find your house.”

As Lu Tang spoke, Yu Shunhai’s smile froze for a moment. He forced a laugh, “Young Master, I apologize. I can’t take the position of manager as we discussed.”

He seemed genuinely sorry.

Lu Tang looked surprised, “Why? Did something happen at home? If there’s anything I can help with, just say the word. Even in the capital, we have connections.”

Qin Mo, sipping his soy milk, thought the little fool was really good at boasting. Connections in the capital!

Yu Shunhai hadn’t expected Lu Tang to say that. He was stunned and then forced a bitter smile, “It’s not about home. My previous employer didn’t want me to leave. They offered more pay. I’ve been with Yunyang Restaurant for four years and have grown attached.”

After a dry explanation, Yu Shunhai placed the wine jug on a nearby table, “I apologize, Young Master. This wine is my own brew, a token of my apology.”

Lu Tang glanced at the wine jug and smiled, “What’s this about apologies? Business is business. My friend just went to Yunyang Restaurant this morning to buy wine.”

Hearing this, Liang Cheng immediately chimed in, “Yes, I just bought some. If I knew you were bringing some, I wouldn’t have gone.”

Xu Shen looked puzzled.

Didn’t we just go to buy breakfast this morning? When did you buy wine?

Puzzled but playing along, Xu Shen said, “Manager Yu makes excellent wine. Since you left Qingchun House, I haven’t had anything that good. My father even told me to bring back some from Yunyang Restaurant before I came to Sihe Town.”

Guo Dawei:

What’s this?

Yesterday, they were sucking up to Qin Mo, and today it’s Yu Shunhai?

You must strive to improve!

Guo Dawei smiled and said, “It’s a shame Manager Yu won’t be joining Qiao Family Inn. My father told me to learn from you.”

Zhou Shu: ?

What are you guys doing?

“My father also said Manager Yu is exceptional. No one in Qingshui County compares to him.”

Lu Tang didn’t expect her friends to be so supportive.

She watched Yu Shunhai discreetly.

Yu Shunhai’s face turned pale, sweat beaded on his forehead, and the hand holding the wine jug trembled slightly.

These young masters were well-known troublemakers in Qingshui County, and Yu Shunhai recognized each one.

He never expected to hear such sincere praise from them!

Praising his character!

His character?

Having met many people, he could tell these kids were genuine.

Did he deserve it?

The internal turmoil made Yu Shunhai’s chest heave.

Lu Tang interrupted just as he was about to speak.

“I genuinely want you to help here. Please reconsider. If it’s out of loyalty to your old employer, I respect that. Qiao Family Inn will always be your friend. If there’s another reason, don’t treat me as an outsider. I sincerely want to hire you, and your problems are my problems.”

Er Bao, a young helper, looked confused at Manager Yu.

“I saw you arguing with your boss in the back courtyard of Yunyang Restaurant yesterday. Didn’t seem like you were too fond of each other.”

Everyone: !

Qin Mo almost spat out his soy milk!

Such blunt truth, truly impressive!

Song Qingzhan glanced at the talkative helper and then at Qin Mo, giving him a look.

Qin Mo paused and looked at Er Bao.

He hadn’t paid attention to the helper yesterday in the kitchen, but today he took a closer look.

Er Bao hadn’t noticed the attention from the guests, continuing, “Your treatment at Yunyang Restaurant isn’t great. When you left Qingchun House, you lived in a big house with four rooms. Now you live next to Bald Zhao’s place, which isn’t as good.”

Yu Shunhai:

Lu Tang was amazed!

It’s like everyone coordinated!

After exchanging a glance with Liang Cheng, Lu Tang patted Yu Shunhai’s shoulder lightly, “I respect your decision. As I said, I value your character. This door will always be open for you at Qiao Family Inn.”

She signaled Liang Cheng with her eyes.

Liang Cheng understood, “Even if Manager Yu can’t work with us, you can still do business with him, right? You wanted to add wine sales to the inn, didn’t you?”

Yu Shunhai was stunned, “Qiao Family Inn is adding wine?”

Everyone knew Qiao Family Inn had three no’s, and the first was no alcohol.

The inn business feared drunkards causing trouble. Fights and deaths were taboo.

Moreover, the rule was set by the old master of the Qiao family: Alcohol leads to mistakes.

Travelers staying at the inn usually had important matters to attend to, and if alcohol caused delays, it would be disastrous.

The inn offered meals but no alcohol. Guests could bring their own but the inn didn’t sell it.

Because of this rule, even those who brought alcohol rarely drank it at Qiao Family Inn.

Hearing Liang Cheng’s words, Yu Shunhai was shocked, “Adding alcohol?”

Lu Tang smiled, “I’d only do business with you.”

Yu Shunhai stood there, his lips trembling, not knowing what to say. Finally, he muttered, “I just remembered something at home. I must go,” and left in a hurry.

Er Bao muttered, “You live alone. What could be at home?”

Halfway out the door, Yu Shunhai almost tripped.

Liang Cheng laughed and patted Er Bao’s head.

This kid sure had a way with words!

Pointing out the most sensitive issues!

Qin Mo and Song Qingzhan exchanged a glance and continued eating breakfast. From their looks, they confirmed: This kid definitely had a connection with the deceased in the capital. Their features were almost identical.