Chapter 1229: Chapter 1225: Regretting It Deeply (Third Update)

The reason Mu Tou doesn’t move is because he has a reason.

Because Erzhu’s job is running dishes from the kitchen.

He needs to circle the kitchen countless times every day, and if he leaves, the restaurant will lack a runner for the dishes.

Then, he can take on this job.

Even if he doesn’t become a chef, he can still appear in the kitchen every day.

Mu Shuangshuang scanned over everyone at the table and finally said to the cleaning staff Zhao Qing, "Zhao Qing, you will take over Erzhu’s job from now on!"

"Owner, actually I can also do it!" Mu Tou said to Mu Shuangshuang with a fawning expression.

Erzhu was stunned, looking at Mu Tou in disbelief.

Erzhu is simple-minded but not dumb.

For her, he dared to go against the owner’s words, but when facing trouble, Mu Tou said nothing.

Now, he’s openly snatching his job!

"You can’t, you just clean toilets and scrub chamber pots. If customers find out, what would they think? Wouldn’t they vomit?" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"No, before the staff also took turns doing it. Everyone used to do so, so no one should mind, right!" Mu Tou tried to reason with Mu Shuangshuang.

But Mu Shuangshuang was relentless!

"The past was the past, now is now! Also, the special dishes of our restaurant now require hands to eat, which is why I specifically need someone to clean the toilets!"

With a few words, Mu Shuangshuang sealed Mu Tou’s fate.

Mu Tou was unwilling but had to find another opportunity.

"Owner, rest assured, I swear I won’t eat the restaurant’s dishes, no matter what anyone says or does, I won’t cross the line!"

What Mu Tou said was both an expression of loyalty and a jab at Erzhu.

Erzhu suddenly understood that perhaps he was blinded by so-called past feelings.

"Owner, I... I don’t want to leave!" Erzhu said.

The ears of everyone else were perked up; compared to Mu Tou, they actually hoped Erzhu would stay.

Mu Shuangshuang stayed silent as the accountant had already gone to the main hall.

Erzhu panicked, "Owner, I realize my mistake, I won’t go against your words again, whatever you say goes, and I definitely won’t help Mu Tou, I..."

Mu Shuangshuang still said nothing. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Erzhu couldn’t kneel like Mu Tou to beg someone.

He could only express his thoughts to Mu Shuangshuang, "Owner, Chengfeng Restaurant is the best restaurant I’ve worked at, whether it’s the pay, or you, or these staff.

I know I have a hot temper, and you’re willing to give Mu Tou a chance, so why won’t you give me a chance? If you give me a chance, I will definitely repay you, I will work hard, I..."

Mu Shuangshuang, who hadn’t spoken, was now enraged hearing Erzhu’s words, "Erzhu, how about I let you be the owner! You can keep whoever you want, manage however you wish!"

"Owner, I don’t want that, I didn’t mean it!" Erzhu said.

"There’s nothing left to say, just get out!"

Erzhu stood still, looking at Mu Shuangshuang with teary eyes.

"Please leave, will you? I don’t want to see you in the restaurant anymore!"

After speaking, Mu Shuangshuang turned to the remaining crowd, "Everyone thinks I’m easygoing and generous! I give everyone two days off a month, one sick day, and various benefits during holidays!

But the truth isn’t like that, I give you these conveniences not because I’m generous, but because you’re hardworking, and I’m afraid of wearing you out!

No matter how we joke or bridge any gap, I’m still the shopkeeper. I can keep everyone, or let anyone go!

What I ask of everyone now is, if I tell someone to leave, they’ll leave immediately! Rest assured, I’ll add three months’ extra wages, better than any other restaurant!"

After speaking, Mu Shuangshuang flicked his sleeves and left the courtyard.

Mu Tou’s gaze lingered on the snails and sucking snails on the table after Mu Shuangshuang left.

Frankly, he hasn’t eaten this dish yet.

But with so many praising its taste, it must be delicious and smells so good!

He stared at the dishes for a long time, but in the end, could only stand by enviously watching the others eat and drink!

Erzhu still stood in the yard, with a knot in his heart.

Especially when he saw Mu Tou seemingly in a good mood.

"Brother Wood, tell me, do you think I’m an idiot?" Erzhu asked.

Mu Tou shook his head, denying it, "How could that be, Erzhu, what do you mean by that?"

Pretending ignorance is nothing new!

"Why didn’t you speak up for me just now?" Erzhu asked.

"Erzhu, I thought the owner wouldn’t kick you out! After all, you haven’t done anything wrong in the restaurant. Logically, you shouldn’t be kicked out! Why don’t you plead with the owner again?"

Mu Tou’s words seemed a bit perfunctory.

Erzhu could easily tell.

He sighed, "Today’s matter, I’ll chalk it up to bad luck! From now on, we’re not friends!"

With that, Erzhu left the courtyard!

He approached the accountant, originally thinking he would leave for sure, but the accountant informed him that Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Dahai were waiting for him on the second floor.

A sense of hope rose within Erzhu, and he quickly went to the second floor.

In the innermost private room, Mu Shuangshuang was busy writing with a brush.

Yu Dahai was savoring a cup of tea; both seemed occupied, yet they exuded a palpable pressure on Erzhu!

Erzhu nervously approached, "Owner, steward Yu, you... called me?"

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t reply; it was Yu Dahai who spoke, "Erzhu, how many years have you been with me?"

"Three years!"

From when Fulin Restaurant was thriving, to when it declined, until now Chengfeng Restaurant is on the rise, Erzhu witnessed it all!

"So, do you think Fulin was better, or Chengfeng Restaurant?" Yu Dahai asked again.

"Well... they feel different!" Erzhu thought for a moment before answering.

"How are they different?"

"Fulin Restaurant used to have fewer establishments, whether it was the courtyard, the kitchen, or staffing.

But Chengfeng Restaurant has more rules, like maintaining hygiene, bathing regularly, trimming nails and hair.

Serving dishes requires clean hands, and the kitchen must be spotless, with daily garbage disposal being mandatory!

Chengfeng Restaurant pays well, offers good benefits, we have prospects and can see hope!"

Erzhu stated facts in a long list!

"Then what about the owner? How is Chengfeng Restaurant different from Fulin?" Yu Dahai asked again.

"Miss Shuangshuang is more generous and daring, willing to try anything! Plus, she considers the staff’s welfare."