Chapter 100: Acquiring a Restaurant!!
Chapter 100: Acquiring a Restaurant!!
"Brother Erniu, don't say things like that."
Chen Le remained silent for a long time, feeling increasingly guilty.
Regardless of whether it was dirty or not, they simply pulled Chen Tieniu into the house and helped him to the sofa.
“I go to your house for meals every day, and every time I make your wife so angry. Even with so much pressure, you have never complained about me, have you?”
Chen Le smiled and took the lunchbox from Er Niu's hand, carefully placing it on the table.
He couldn't help but laugh when he thought about the past.
Erniu's wife, named Li Hong, is also a girl from Chenjiagou.
She's a top-notch little firecracker, with a truly explosive temper.
Chen Le is a gambler, and everyone in the village knows it. Li Hong really dislikes Chen Le. Every time she sees Er Niu bring Chen Le home, she stands with her hands on her hips and argues with Er Niu.
She was afraid that Chen Le would lead her son, Erniu, astray.
Chen Le knew that although his sister-in-law had a fiery temper, she was still kind-hearted.
Sometimes, while scolding him, she would personally cook for Chen Le.
Not a single bit of meat was spared.
Typical knife mouth and tofu heart.
"Stop nagging and eat. I knew you hadn't eaten."
Chen Tieniu chuckled and sat awkwardly on the sofa, shifting his position slightly forward, as if afraid the oil stains would dirty Chen Le's sofa.
He reached out and opened the lunchbox.
That was a dish of stir-fried beef with yellow peppers, made in a farmhouse style.
The fragrant rice is topped with flavorful stir-fried beef and fresh green and bell peppers; the aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water.
"Wow!"
Chen Le's eyes lit up, and he quickly opened the lunchbox and began to devour the food.
He was still particularly fascinated by Erniu's cooking skills.
It tastes better than what chefs at high-end restaurants cook, and I always have a satisfying meal.
"Brother Erniu, your cooking is still the best!"
"what?"
"Speaking of which, what have you and your sister-in-law been busy with lately? Why did you suddenly think of me?"
Chen Le asked curiously.
"..."
After hesitating for a long time, Erniu pursed his lips and murmured, "Actually, I came here... to say goodbye to you."
"My restaurant's lease is up..."
“The rent is quite expensive. I was thinking of quitting. It just so happens that your sister-in-law also wants to go back to her hometown.”
"Then let's pack up as soon as possible and go back to Chenjiagou."
Erniu's expression was somewhat complicated. He reached into his pocket and pulled out five hundred yuan.
"Once your sister-in-law and I leave, you'll be all alone in the city..."
"Take care of yourself and stop causing trouble."
Upon seeing the greasy hundred-yuan bill, Chen Le, who was eating, stopped what he was doing.
There was an indescribable emotion stuck in my throat.
They can't even afford the rent, yet they're still thinking of leaving me money...
The people of Chenjiagou are all so honest and straightforward!
Chen Le was overwhelmed with emotion and speechless.
Brother Erniu chuckled and pushed the money away again, saying, "Take this money. Now is not the time to be stubborn."
"Brother Erniu is leaving. Work hard and make money in the city so that when you come back to the village, you can live a lavish life. Don't let the neighbors look down on us!"
He truly treated Chen Le like his own younger brother.
He couldn't bear to see his younger brother suffer.
“Brother Erniu, I really don’t need it. I’ve made money and paid off my debts.”
"What exactly happened on your end?"
Chen Le's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately stopped eating, saying seriously, "Brother Erniu, tell me the truth, has something happened?"
Chen Tieniu shook his head.
They remained completely silent.
However, his eyes were filled with deep resentment and anger.
Chen Le sighed softly.
Needless to say, Brother Erniu must have encountered some difficulties.
That's just his temperament.
When there are benefits, think of relatives and friends first.
When faced with difficulties, they silently bear them alone.
Chen Le pondered his memories of his past life and suddenly recalled some details.
At this time in his previous life, Chen Tieniu's restaurant was just starting to do well when it was targeted by a high-end Western restaurant on the same street.
In an effort to drive Chen Tieniu away, the restaurant not only openly poached customers.
They're also causing trouble for the shop's landlord.
This caused the landlord to raise the rent at the last minute, forcing Chen Tieniu to leave.
Chen Tieniu's child was about to start school, and he couldn't afford the high rent. To save money, he had no choice but to close the shop and return to Chenjiagou with his wife and child.
In Chenjiagou, every household cooks their own meals, so Erniu's culinary skills are of no use.
From then on, life got worse day by day, and I lived a very miserable life.
"I see."
Chen Le narrowed his eyes.
This upscale Western restaurant called Juxianju was secretly plotting against Chen Tieniu.
Chen Tieniu himself was unaware of this, and simply assumed that the landlord had suddenly become hostile.
But now that we've gotten to the bottom of this, we can't just ignore it.
Erniu has been running this small restaurant for almost eight years.
They already had deep feelings for each other.
Now he is about to lose the small restaurant that has been his home for eight years.
Only he knew the reluctance he felt in his heart.
Since Brother Erniu considers me a brother, I should lend him a hand.
Since I was planning to enter the restaurant industry anyway, I decided to take action against this predatory Western restaurant!
Is this Juxianju?
In the first battle, I'll use you as a sacrifice!
Chen Le slowly put down his chopsticks and said with a smile, "Brother Erniu, wait for me a moment, I'm going to make a phone call to a friend."
With that, Chen Le walked into the bedroom.
He picked up the phone and called Zhang Zihao.
"Brother Hao, can you help me look up this restaurant called Ruyi?!"
"Find the person in charge or the owner and acquire this restaurant."
"I want to get the operating rights for this restaurant before 8 p.m.!"
Chen Le spoke expressionlessly and decisively.
"Don't worry, Brother Le has said we won't need to go until 8 o'clock!"
"I'm taking my brothers to talk to him right now. If he dares not agree, I have plenty of ways to deal with him!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zihao immediately agreed.
Chen Le was both amused and exasperated, and advised, "Just be mindful of the limits and don't go too far."
"Haha, don't worry!"
Zhang Zihao patted his shoulder and said, "We are all civilized people, and we have always tried to win people over with virtue and never do anything illegal or disorderly!"
Chen Le nodded and hung up the phone.
He returned to the living room and said with a smile, "Brother Erniu, let's have dinner tonight!"
"Invite your sister-in-law along too. I'll treat you both to a Western meal tonight."
"Consider this a farewell to you both, so please don't refuse."
"Row!"
"But we must eat simple meals, just regular home-cooked food is fine."
"Money must be spent sparingly!"
Seeing Chen Le so serious, Erniu felt a sense of relief.
After saying that, he got up and left happily, pushing open the door.
……
At night.
Chen Le drove straight to Er Niu's restaurant.
He stopped the car and his gaze fell on the location of another upscale restaurant on the street corner.
I called Zhang Zihao to inquire about the progress.
As expected, Zhang Zihao had already taken care of the matter.
Chen Le was quite satisfied, gave some instructions, and booked a table of food at this restaurant.
Then they headed towards Erniu's Ruyi Restaurant.
From afar, you can see Brother Erniu and a simply dressed woman walking towards you.
"Brother Erniu, I'm over here!!"
Chen Le smiled and waved.
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