OBS Chapter 368 Come to the door
Chapter 368 Come to the door
In the early morning, Qianzhenlou opened its doors for business.
The cooks were busy preparing ingredients in the back kitchen. Wu Yu and the head chef were carefully looking at today's menu. The waiters were busy wiping chairs and carrying drinks while chatting to pass the time. The talkative ones were talking vividly, while the less talkative ones were listening very attentively.
A few customers suddenly entered the restaurant. The waiters were so engrossed in listening that they didn't notice the extra footsteps in the restaurant.
"Where is everyone? Are they all deaf or blind? Didn't they see that guests have arrived?"
The youngest son walked ahead with his head held high and chest out, looking arrogant as if he were a noble young master from a high-ranking family, and everyone who saw him would flock to greet him.
When the waiters heard Shen Xiaochuan's words, their hearts skipped a beat. They realized that this guest, feeling neglected, was speaking with veiled barbs and seemed to have ill intentions.
A quick-witted waiter immediately grinned and stepped forward, bowing to greet them. "Oh, sir, we are so sorry. Our guests don't usually arrive this early. We were busy moving the drinks and didn't hear you come in. We neglected you, sir. We really shouldn't have done that. Please forgive us."
"You've arrived so early, but haven't had breakfast yet. Our restaurant offers a variety of dishes, from light and refreshing breakfasts to hearty lunches. Of course, we also have a variety of dishes for dinner. It's all up to your personal preferences. If you're unsure, let me introduce them to you first, and then you can decide."
After saying that, the waiter looked Shen Xiaochuan up and down and was stunned to see that he was wearing coarse cloth clothes with several patches on them.
He had just heard the discontent and roar, and thought it was the son of a wealthy man in the county. He couldn't afford to be negligent. But when he saw who it was, he was surprised to find that the person was dressed so poorly.
To be honest, their Qianzhenlou is famous for its unique dishes, which are naturally not cheap. Ordinary people would have to check their wallets before deciding to come to the restaurant for a meal. Poor people might not come even once a year, and even if they did, they would only come during the New Year when they dressed up carefully.
These people all looked like farmers. Apart from an old man, the rest were all strong and robust men who must have big appetites. I wonder if the money they brought was enough for them to have a full meal.
Shen Xiaochuan felt that since the restaurant was owned by his eldest brother, he naturally assumed that he and his father were much more noble than the waiters. He was already very unhappy about being slighted, and when he saw the waiter looking him up and down, and then looking at his father and his second and third brothers, he immediately became angry.
Thinking of the four of them, father and sons, dressed in patched coarse cloth clothes, and then seeing the waiters in the restaurant all dressed in the same maroon clothes, and all of them in the best cotton, all of them dressed better than them, his heart burned with jealousy.
He roared, "How dare you! Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out!"
"..."
The waiter was so frightened by Shen Xiaochuan's reaction that he immediately took two steps back, involuntarily shrinking his neck, and his face was sprayed with a lot of spit.
He thought to himself, "This is bad." The owner had told everyone long ago that they shouldn't judge a book by its cover, and they certainly shouldn't look down on customers who were dressed casually. This was a principle of doing business. How could he have broken such a taboo today? No wonder the customers were so angry.
The waiter immediately clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, apologizing to Shen Xiaochuan.
"Young master, I apologize. I was momentarily distracted. I did not mean any disrespect. There are no guests yet, and we have plenty of seats. Would you prefer a private room or a seat with a good view from the window?"
Shen Xiaochuan was very hungry and wanted to have a hearty meal before talking to his older brother. However, his brother's family was getting richer and richer in Dushui County, and their lives were getting more and more comfortable. While his brother and his family enjoyed a few years of good life in the county, his old Shen family suffered for several years in Guihua Village.
He was not treated with respect at the restaurant today, and was even looked down upon by these lowly waiters. He was so angry that he lost his appetite.
Shen Xiaochuan said angrily, "Where is Shen Qingchuan? Tell him to come see us!"
Shen Qingchuan?
The group of guys looked at each other, all of them completely bewildered.
How many years has their Qianzhenlou restaurant been open? If you count all the people working there, there isn't a single one with the surname Shen.
The waiter chuckled awkwardly, "Young master, you must have come to the wrong place. We don't have anyone here named Shen Qingchuan..."
Hey, wait!
Isn't the boss's name Qingchuan?
But the owner's surname isn't Shen.
The waiter shook his head, thinking it must be a coincidence of names. What a coincidence! The surnames are different. They're definitely not looking for their boss.
"Young master, we don't have the person you're looking for here. Why don't you try asking around at other restaurants?"
Before arriving, the four members of the Shen family had already found out that Zhenqianzhenlou was owned by Qingchuan, and that Shuisheng worked there, managing a number of employees. They assumed the wages were quite high.
The eldest son made money, and even strangers who had no connection with him could follow suit and live a good life. But his father and brothers were all left to suffer in the countryside, toiling in the fields day after day, barely able to afford food and drink, and having to pay off debts as soon as they earned a penny.
Why?
Shen Xiaochuan's anger flared up instantly. He gritted his teeth and said, "Enough nonsense. We're here today to see Shen Qingchuan. You'd better tell him to come see us right away, or don't blame us for being impolite."
He thought that his words would frighten the men, but to his surprise, they looked at each other and stared at Shen Xiaochuan as if he were crazy, completely ignoring his words.
When the four of them first entered, the waiters overlooked them and were a little scared. But now that they heard they had come to the wrong place and the wrong people, and weren't there to eat at Qianzhenlou, the waiters were no longer afraid.
At this moment, two more guests entered the restaurant. They were dressed in fine clothes and had an outstanding demeanor, clearly indicating that they came from distinguished backgrounds.
Such guests are people of status and wealth, and they tend to spend money lavishly.
Several men rushed forward to greet him, saying auspicious words.
"Please come in, esteemed guests. May I ask what dishes you would like to order? Our restaurant has many signature dishes. If you have already decided, I will inform the kitchen to prepare them for you. If you haven't decided yet, would you please allow me to introduce them to you first?"
Shen Xiaochuan was dumbfounded.
When they first came in, the waiters chatted and laughed without even turning their heads, treating them like they weren't there. But when these two rich people arrived, their attitude changed drastically. Who did they think they were looking down on?
This restaurant belongs to the eldest brother, so he and his three sons are practically half owners of it!