Seeing Xia Guagua unmoved, Ma Jun continued, "Owner, think about it. Ever since you opened your guesthouse here, how much business have you taken from the other side? Of course, they’re angry.

That little girl on the other side, why would she provoke you? Isn’t it just to make you lose your composure?"

Xia Guagua thought carefully about Ma Jun’s words and found that they made sense!

Why did that annoying girl embarrass her on the street?

It’s nothing more than trying to provoke her into losing control, allowing that annoying girl to take advantage. She can’t fall for it!

Thinking of this, Xia Guagua composed herself and said to Ma Dong,

"Manager Ma, I’m fine now. Bring that storytelling gentleman over, and also call the cook named Mu Tou!"

"I’ll go right away!"

After a while, the cook Mu Tou and the storytelling gentleman arrived together.

In front of them, Xia Guagua didn’t hide anything and directly stated her thoughts.

"I called you here today, you should know what for!" said Xia Guagua.

The chef Mu Tou nodded smartly, and didn’t forget to show his loyalty to Xia Guagua, "Owner, I will work hard!"

The storyteller Zhao Yi looked a bit wooden. Especially after Xia Guagua entered earlier, when she got angry at him for no reason, it made him a bit scared of her.

Xia Guagua looked at Mu Tou and said, "You come from Chengfeng Restaurant. You should know their specialties best. I don’t care if it’s the taste or the presentation; everything must be exactly like the other side."

Xia Guagua just didn’t believe it. The same items, she sells them cheaper, surely no one would choose the other side!

Mu Tou listened to this and naturally nodded repeatedly.

"Owner, don’t worry, I sneaked and learned the chef’s cooking skills long ago, as well as those four signature dishes. I learned them when Huang Er in the back kitchen wasn’t paying attention!"

Mu Tou was quite pleased with himself as he said this.

Xia Guagua saw his confidence and naturally felt much happier.

"Rest assured, if you can secure the situation in the kitchen for me, I guarantee your pay will be ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand times better than you get on the other side!" said Xia Guagua.

Mu Tou: "Thank you, owner. I’ll head to the kitchen right away!"

After Mu Tou finished, it was Zhao Yi’s turn. Xia Guagua was similarly instructive, "Mr. Zhao, right? I, Xia Guagua, have no use for freeloaders. I don’t care what stories you tell!

Anyway, on the first, fifth, tenth, and twentieth afternoon of each month, you must draw customers to our restaurant to listen to your storytelling!"

Mr. Zhao nodded, "I’ll do my best!"

"Not your best, you must! Whether you talk about gods or ghosts, demons or spirits, you must hold the stage. Otherwise, don’t expect to get a dime from me!"

Mr. Zhao froze, looking towards Ma Jun.

That’s not what Ma Jun said when he invited him. He just told him to do his thing, as long as it doesn’t bore the crowd.

"Mr. Zhao, do as our owner says! Didn’t you say you wanted to earn money to send your grandson to school?

If this works out, you’ll have enough for his travel expenses to take the entrance exam in the Capital!"

Ma Jun’s words hit Old Zhao’s weak spot.

Old Zhao thought about it, then nodded.

Ma Jun arranged a place for Old Zhao to stay, explained the restaurant’s rules, and found someone to tidy up the messy backyard.

Meanwhile, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng had bought the fabric to take home, along with hair ties for her mother.

Loading the items onto the cart, Mu Shuangshuang and the others headed towards Er Gui Village.

When they reached the village, the sun was setting, resembling a salty duck egg near the horizon.

The orange-red sunset spread one layer after another, looking stunning.

Mu Shuangshuang’s heart was filled with excitement; her gaze kept lingering on each tree and grass in her long-missed Er Gui Village.

Mrs. Bai and Cheng Dagang were also thrilled; it had been years since they last visited.

Now arriving at such a secluded little courtyard, they felt it was beautiful.

There were mountains, water, and interesting people, both Mrs. Bai and Chen Dagang had smiles on their faces.

It was not a busy farming season, so villagers were resting early. When Mu Shuangshuang entered the village, she didn’t encounter anyone.

However, she did see her parents and siblings already waiting at her own home’s entrance.

"Child, you’re back!"

At the courtyard entrance, Yu Si Niang’s eyes were red, and upon seeing Mu Shuangshuang, couldn’t help but express her longing.

Mu Shuangshuang approached swiftly, holding Yu Si Niang’s hand.

"Mom, I’m back! Everything went smoothly, I didn’t suffer, and I haven’t lost any weight!"

Mu Shuangshuang proactively updated Yu Si Niang about her situation.

But the more she said this, the more Yu Si Niang felt distressed.

Her daughter was clearly thinner; her chin that had filled out before leaving was sharp again.

If it weren’t for her cheeks seeming a bit rosy, Yu Si Niang really feared her daughter would look as gaunt as she did a year ago.

"Alright, the child is back, you can sleep soundly now!" said Mu Dashan from the side.

Yu Si Niang’s face turned red instantly.

Seeing this, Mu Shuangshuang hurried to help, "Dad, Mom, let me introduce, this is Cheng Dagang, Elder Cheng, and this is Granny Bai. They are a couple.

They are close friends with Xing Beichen’s father. They’re here to visit Qingshan Town, and if nothing happens, might stay at the school for a while!"

When Mu Shuangshuang built the school, she added a few extra rooms.

Firstly, it’s so Luo Bai can bring his mother over in the future. Secondly, it’s also for situations like this, when family and friends visit.

The third branch of the family definitely can’t accommodate outsiders!

"Alright, stay as long as you like. We’ll cover food and lodging!" Mu Dashan laughed heartily.

Cheng Dagang’s gaze fell on Mu Dashan.

His first impression of Mu Dashan was that he was simple, kind-hearted, and honest!

So naturally, Cheng Dagang became fond of Mu Shuangshuang’s family.

He had observed already, although Mu Shuangshuang’s house was simple, it was filled with warmth everywhere.

Perhaps in such a family environment, a clever and delicate girl like her was raised!

"Sister, did you bring food for Little Zhi?"

Little Zhi, seeing the adults finish catching up, couldn’t hold back and ran over, hugging Mu Shuangshuang’s leg.

Mu Shuangshuang lifted Little Zhi; the little guy had grown heavier over this period.

Must have been eating well!

"Of course, I bought lots for you all!" After saying that, she added to Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang, "Dad, Mom, because of what happened in Yulin County, I didn’t buy specialties there.

The things I brought back were bought in town, except for a few jars of good wine from Elder Cheng’s house!"

Mu Dashan kept nodding, looking at Mu Shuangshuang with eyes full of emotion.

"The meal is ready, everyone follow me!"