Chapter 1414 - 233, Lin Yuan Takes Action (30)
"Who can guarantee that their meals are always completely clean? It’s just that some things go unnoticed, and even at home, you occasionally find a weevil in the rice! Close enough is good enough; the shopkeeper has offered compensation, let’s show some leniency!"
"Yes, yes, with such a big restaurant like Dong Tian and so many customers, a slight oversight can happen. As long as the owner is willing to compensate and has a good attitude, that’s fine. You young folks should calm down a bit, let’s not make a big deal out of a small issue," "Shopkeeper, serve these guests a few more of Dong Tian’s signature dishes, and make sure they’re well-prepared to help cool their tempers." It must be said that these diners were all very reasonable, with every word aimed at mediation, and Shopkeeper Liu was grateful in his heart. However, those several men were not satisfied.
"Oh! Are you all speaking up for this old man now? You wouldn’t be so forgiving if it was you who found the fly in your food, would you?" "I’ve always been one to sweat the small stuff since I was young; I can’t do those magnanimous things you’re talking about!" "Since you’re all speaking on his behalf, how about this: if someone is willing to finish what’s left on this plate, then we won’t make a fuss about it today, how about that?" This demand wasn’t just impolite—it was downright unreasonable!
"Hey! Where do you get off speaking like that? Everyone’s just trying to help you out, and if you don’t appreciate it that’s one thing, but why respond with hostility?" The burly man with the chubby face sneered coldly, slammed his hand on the table, and glared furiously: "If you’re not eating, then shut your damn mouth! Don’t stand there preaching without feeling the pain, it’s none of your damn business!" The facade was now torn, and the diners in the hall all frowned, knowing that this man couldn’t be reasoned with, and they all shut their mouths. But after this man’s outburst, it became clear to everyone that he was obviously here to stir up trouble; even if there hadn’t been a fly today, there would have been mosquitoes, cockroaches, or something else.
"Please, keep your temper!" As Shopkeeper Liu saw the anger of these men about to be vented on the innocent diners, he hurriedly spoke up to stop them.
"Shut up and eat this crap, and I’ll keep my temper!" Suddenly slapping the table, the chubby-faced man even propped his feet up on the stool, glaring at Shopkeeper Liu with a ferocious look. Shopkeeper Liu, despite having weathered many storms, was somewhat taken aback at this point. As the shopkeeper, it was naturally his duty to keep the restaurant safe and peaceful. Moreover, even if Lin Yuan was the boss and had some intelligence, she was still only a teenage girl. Furthermore, since Xia Zheng had left not long ago and she had no one reliable by her side, Shopkeeper Liu naturally did not feel comfortable letting Lin Yuan face these ferocious scoundrels. Besides, Lin Yuan was currently widely known as Magistrate Pingxi, yet these men did not take this into account, which meant they were either truly fearless or had an even stronger backing behind them. In this situation, Shopkeeper Liu was even less willing to let Lin Yuan step in.
Shopkeeper Liu glanced at the braised pork that had a fly in it and silently chanted to himself, it was just a fly after all. What hadn’t they eaten when they were poor? "Alright, I..."