Chapter 161: Incognito Visit to Guilin Restaurant (2) (2/2)

“Who are you to be criticising the way we do business? Go and find out who owns this business, then you’ll know better than to stick your nose where it doesn’t belong! Scram!”

The young waiter was not only treating his customers with disrespect, but even throwing an even bigger tantrum back at them. Chu Lian wandered into the main hall without bothering to deal with him, one corner of her lips curled up in amusement.

The noise in the main hall had drawn the attention of the people further inside the restaurant.

A moment later, a middle-aged voice resounded from the back, “It’s almost time to eat. Ah Cai, who are you talking to outside?”

Chu Lian heard the voice first before she saw someone push aside the curtains leading to the back, revealing a middle-aged woman wearing a flowery indigo dress.

The middle-aged woman had a long face and was slightly plump. Her eyes were so small that, when she smiled, they formed a single line.

When she reached the main hall and spotted Chu Lian and her servants standing there, the middle-aged woman showed an expression of surprise. She stepped forward and put on a friendly smile. “May I ask what business this madam has with us?”

Wenqing almost laughed despite her anger. This was a restaurant; why would anyone ask their customers what they were here for? Was this woman trying to make a joke?

Chu Lian was too lazy to speak. She shot a look at Wenqing. Understanding her mistress’ order, Wenqing turned around and walked two steps towards the entrance, pointing her slender finger at the signboard above their heads.

“Isn’t ‘Guilin Restaurant’ written up there? You have the word ‘restaurant’ written so boldly on the banners next to the door, too. Our madam is here to have a meal. Don’t tell me that’s not possible?”

The middle-aged woman felt embarrassed after getting talked to by Wenqing. She wanted to reject these guests, since they hadn’t bought much from the west market today. They had only prepared enough for the restaurant staff to eat. However, the few sturdy-looking manservants caught her attention. When she saw them respectfully bow to Chu Lian as they made their reports, her words caught in her throat.

She pulled out another smile and politely said, “Our restaurant has been remiss in welcoming our guests. Ah Cai just started working here not long ago and he’s not familiar with the rules. Please forgive him, madam. Please, come in!”