Border Cook

Chapter 212 Generous
"What happened?" Xia Mingyue asked with a frown.

"To be honest, Madam Xia, I am currently working in the kitchen of Yue Ran Restaurant. I usually do some odd jobs like chopping and washing vegetables. It was not a big deal, but today when I was cleaning up in the kitchen, I heard Manager Zou of Yue Ran Restaurant..."

Lou Shanzi told Xia Mingyue everything he had heard today about what Zou Fuquan had told Gensheng.

"I don't know who the Manager Zou and Manager Xue mentioned are, but this person is obviously stirring up trouble and instigating Manager Zou to embarrass Xia's Xia Ji."

"I wanted to come earlier, but the kitchen was busy. I was also afraid that there would be too many people during the day and people would know about my relationship with Madam Xia. I could only sneak over here at night to tell Madam Xia."

"From what he said, Shopkeeper Zou is going to cause some trouble for Xia's this time. Madam Xia, you should make preparations early and see how to deal with it."

"I understand." Xia Mingyue frowned and nodded heavily, "Please trouble Brother Lou to go there."

"Madam Xia, you are too polite." Lou Shanzi said, "I saw that Gensheng go out this afternoon. I don't know what he did. Madam Xia, you'd better make preparations early."

"I ran away from Yueran Restaurant secretly. I can't stay outside for too long. I need to go back as soon as possible."

"Brother Lou, take care." Xia Mingyue opened the yard door.

"Madam Xia, please stay." After looking around, Lou Shanzi walked away quickly and disappeared into the night.

After Lou Shanzi left, Xia Mingyue closed the door to the yard with a frown on her face.

She didn't know anyone with the surname Xue, nor did she understand why this person with the surname Xue wanted to instigate Zou Fuquan to deal with her Xia Ji.

But what Lou Shanzi said is right, we should make preparations early.

I just don't know what Zou Fuquan sent Gensheng to do, and how he will target Xia Ji...

Xia Mingyue looked solemn, and Jiang Zhuguo beside her also had a worried look on his face.

After a long while, Xia Mingyue asked, "Is it better to tell Brother Wu?"

When colleagues are looking for trouble, no one dares to do anything. It is useless to report to the authorities in this situation. Even someone like Lu Qiyan, who is a captain in the army, often finds it difficult to take action.

If someone like Wu Xiong comes forward, some problems can be solved.

This is the benefit of his identity.

"I'll go there." Lu Qi Yan said.

"Okay." Xia Mingyue nodded, opened the door for Lu Qiyan, watched him go out, and disappeared into the endless Xinghua Lane, then closed the door.

Lu Qiyan went all the way to Sifang Casino.

When he arrived, Wu Xiong was patrolling the gambling house as usual, taking a sip of wine from time to time and throwing a few peanuts into his mouth.

The boiled five-spice peanuts were bought from Xia Ji’s stewed food shop. They are crisp and refreshing, and are perfect for eating with wine.

After hearing that Lu Qiyan had come here to look for him, he hurriedly invited him to the back, poured him a glass of wine, and greeted him with a smile, "Captain Lu, you are here now, do you want to have a drink with us brothers?"

"I am indeed thinking about drinking with Big Brother Wu Xiong, but I came here today because I want to ask Big Brother Wu Xiong for help with something." Lu Qi Yan said.

Lu Qiyan needs his help with something?

Wu Xiong suddenly became serious and sat up straight, "Captain Lu, just tell me what you want to say." "I just received a letter that the owner of Yueran Restaurant, Zou Fuquan, was instigated by a manager named Xue and seems to be targeting Xia Ji."

Lu Qiyan said, "I have to rush back to Xiaohe Village to supervise the bridge construction early tomorrow morning, so I can't stay at home all the time. I need to trouble Brother Wu Xiong to pay more attention to Xia Ji in the next few days to prevent others from bullying us."

"If things become difficult, Brother Wuxiong must remember to send someone to Xiaohe Village to inform me."

As Lu Qiyan spoke, he placed a bag of money in front of Wu Xiong and said, "These are for treating Brother Wu Xiong and the brothers to drinks."

"Don't mention that I have joined Xia Ji's food stall now. Even based on my previous relationship with Xia Ji, Xia Ji's affairs are my own business."

"Don't worry, Captain Lu. I'll take care of this matter. I'll send people to keep an eye on Xia Ji's businesses everywhere to prevent those who want to do bad things from succeeding!"

Wu Xiong slapped his chest loudly, but pushed the money bag that Lu Qiyan had placed on the table back, "Captain Lu, this is not acceptable. I told you, Xia Ji's business is my own business. Since it's my own business, how can I take money from you, Captain Lu?"

"Brother Wu Xiong is one of us, but he still needs to take care of his brothers. He can't let his brothers work for nothing. They still have to get what they deserve." Lu Qi Yan said.

Wu Xiong paused.

Indeed, he enjoys high prestige among this group of brothers. Being loyal and having good skills is one thing, but it is also very important to ensure that the brothers have good food and drink and get enough benefits.

This money really needs to be spent.

"Captain Lu is a generous and straightforward person. If I say too much, it will make me look petty." Wu Xiong picked up the money bag, "Then I will thank Captain Lu on behalf of my brothers first."

"Brother Wu Xiong, you're welcome." Lu Qiyan bowed and drank the glass of wine that Wu Xiong had poured earlier. "Today, time is tight, so I really can't drink with you, brother Wu Xiong. Let's drink together next time we come back."

"I still have to go and take care of some things. Bye."

"Goodbye, Captain Lu." Wu Xiong stood up and saw Lu Qiyan out.

When they got outside the gambling house, Lu Qiyan bowed again, "Brother Wu Xiong, please stay."

"Hey." Wu Xiong chuckled and scratched the back of his head. He didn't call all his brothers to his side until Lu Qiyan walked away. He told them to inspect Xia Ji's affairs more often in the next few days.

"You'll have to work harder these days. Go around Xia Ji more often. If you encounter someone making trouble, you should deal with them. But remember, try to chase them away so as not to affect Xia Ji's normal business."

"It's so cold, and it's a torture for you to run around outside. These silver coins were given by Captain Lu specially, saying that they were for the brothers to buy some wine to warm their bodies."

As Wu Xiong spoke, he distributed the silver in the purse.

Everyone received a small piece of silver. After weighing it to make sure it was not light, they happily put it in their pocket. Then they expressed their determination to do their own things well and not let outsiders bully Xia Ji.

It is only natural to take money from people and help them get rid of disasters.

However, once the money is paid, it means that we have the wine. But are we still missing some snacks to go with it?

Someone scratched his head and tentatively asked Wu Xiong this question.

"Are you thinking about the appetizers, or the braised dishes and meats from Xia's Braised Food Shop?" Wu Xiong rolled his eyes in annoyance.

The people below chuckled and said, "Boss, isn't it all the same?"