Ning Ge’s persistence finally brought the big boss of Fa’s Restaurant, Liao Shifa, to his doorstep.
Lately, Liao Shifa was quite irritable as well, since Fa’s Restaurant’s business had taken a nosedive and some of the regulars had stopped coming. Upon asking, he found out it was because that old fart Song Cheng had left, claiming he could no longer find "that taste."
It was infuriating. Chen Dachun, that useless fool, hadn’t he claimed to have mastered ninety percent of that old man’s skills? And yet he still couldn’t retain the customers.
And that old man? Rumor had it he’d fallen so low that he ended up working in a fast food joint as a chef, pah, that’s all he was worth, a measly diner.
If that were the end of it, fine, but that damned geezer even took some of his customers with him to that place, prompting Liao Shifa to teach that old coot and his diner a lesson!
Hmph, just a tiny fast food joint. How big could it possibly get? A dish like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall would surely be their undoing!
Liao Shifa was discussing with Chen Dachun and others about developing new dishes for Fa’s Restaurant when he heard a disturbance from a customer. This truly added fuel to his fire!
What kind of bastard dares to cause trouble without finding out who Liao Shifa is?
Following the manager to the table, Liao Shifa sized up Ning Ge and his companion, looking like thugs, more certain than ever they had come to extort money!
"Young man, how about I have the kitchen whip you up a new Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and give you a 20% discount on top?" Liao Shifa offered, his tone mild and agreeable.
Ning Ge narrowed his eyes, "You’re the boss? Pah! You think I’ll be fine with just a new dish? I’ve heard that the ingredients at Fa’s Restaurant aren’t all that fresh. And once this dish goes back to the kitchen, who knows if you’ll just serve the same one again? I hear you guys do that a lot."
The patrons at the other tables gasped upon hearing this.
Liao Shifa’s face turned dark, and through gritted teeth, he said, "Young man, you can eat what you want, but don’t talk nonsense. Fa’s Restaurant is one of the best in Qing City, serving many high-ranking officials and distinguished guests. Our ingredients are absolutely fresh."
"Fresh, you say? Then how come you served me a pot with a cockroach in it?" Ning Ge lifted the dish of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall then let it drop back on the table with a clank, sneering, "Are you implying I’m not important enough to be treated properly?"
"This is just a misunderstanding, young man. Why drag it out? Besides, we didn’t serve that cockroach, who knows if you put it in there yourself!" Liao Shifa was also getting angry, his face stern, "If you’re here to cause trouble, know that Fa’s Restaurant doesn’t take bullying lightly. Think it over carefully."
"Oh, so now you’re denying and making accusations, huh? You’re saying that I, a guy just wanting to enjoy a meal with friends, would intentionally throw a cockroach into my dish to disgust myself? Now my girlfriend is scared, and not only do you refuse to admit your mistake, you accuse me of lying. Where’s the justice in that?" Ning Ge turned to Ying Xiaoya, "Xiao Ya, how do you feel? Still feeling nauseous?"
Ying Xiaoya covered her mouth, "I still feel like throwing up."
"See? Would we disgust ourselves on purpose?"
"So what do you want?" asked Liao Shifa, "Are you trying to blackmail us? Or do you want to call the police and let them judge?"
"Seems like you’re quite familiar with the police, boss. Sure, call them!" Ning Ge crossed his legs cockily, then said to Ying Xiaoya, "Xiao Ya, call your dad over. Let him see how they’re bullying us with their power!"
Ying Xiaoya let out a gasp. Wow, in the end, who is bullying whom!
Ning Ge continued, "What are you afraid of? Let’s see what County Chief Ying has to say when someone bullies his daughter."
County Chief Ying’s daughter?
Liao Shifa and the others were taken aback, their gazes turning to Ying Xiaoya, who shyly lowered her head a little.