Lu Yuanfeng nodded.

The fact that even a steward would dare to oppose the diners shows this must be condoned.

Lu Yuanfeng noted this silently.

He checked the time and felt it was about right, said goodbye to the steward, and went out to find Mu Shuangshuang.

By now, Mu Dazhong and the rest of the Old Mu Family had finished their meal.

The four of them ate a whole tub of rice, Mu Xiangxiang ate more than the portions for three people.

The waiter at the restaurant asked Mr. Mu to settle the bill, which came to two taels of silver.

Mr. Mu was stunned.

Two taels of silver, that’s enough for a farming family to eat for half a year.

A meal at First-class Residence costs this much?

"Dad, what kind of shady place is this that wants two taels of silver for a meal?" Mu Dazhong shouted loudly.

"Sir, that’s not how it goes, our First-class Residence is the best tavern in Qingshan Town.

Whether it’s the ingredients we use or our personnel selection, everything is the best. Considering that you and your companions ate a whole tub, these need to be counted."

The waiter sneered at Mu Dazhong, his words were sarcastic.

But since the waiters at First-class Residence were trained by Xue Yi when they started,

they were instructed not to directly tell any guest that they should leave if they’re without money.

So the waiters remained rational.

"Humph, saying it’s not a shady place, what tavern charges for rice? Don’t think I’m some clueless old lady, I’m telling you, this is extortion, I’m going to the government to file a complaint."

Old Mrs. Mu felt she had a hold over First-class Residence, speaking loudly.

"Rice truly doesn’t cost money, but that’s for normal people. For those who eat a whole tub at a meal, we have the right to charge for the rice!" the waiter said calmly, as if used to such situations.

"Why don’t you just rob people?" Old Mrs. Mu wouldn’t give up, speaking as if she wanted to hit the waiter.

People say to be courteous before using force, but since the Old Mu people weren’t respecting themselves, the First-class Residence folks didn’t hold back either.

A group of strong men came out and directly escorted them out, leaving Mr. Mu to pay.

Mr. Mu’s face was already grim, and now it looked even worse.

He never brought money when going out, all the family’s money was managed by Old Mrs. Mu.

"Young man, the money in our home is with my wife, please let her in." Mr. Mu said with a flushed face.

The waiter glanced at Mr. Mu suspiciously, seemingly not believing that a grown man would go out without money.

But since that was what he said, the waiter went to the door to call Old Mrs. Mu to settle the bill.

Not only did Old Mrs. Mu refuse to enter, she spoke arrogantly, "This kind of shady store wants money? Dream on! Even if you don’t let my old man out, I won’t pay.

Not only will I not pay, but I’ll also let my son continue eating in your tavern, bankrupting your place."

The waiter was so angry he almost rushed to hit someone.

Unable to get any advantage here, Old Mrs. Mu went to find Mr. Mu.

"Looking at your age, why do you like using such deceitful methods? Our First-class Residence doesn’t allow free meals. If you act this way, we’ll report to the authorities." the waiter said.

"I... I..." Mr. Mu felt too embarrassed, his speech faltered.

Just then, Mr. Mu saw Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Si Niang at the staircase watching the spectacle.

Mr. Mu felt he had caught a lifeline.

"Shuang, do you happen to have two taels of silver? Lend them to me for the tavern’s meal bill, I’ll return it once we leave."

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t even think before shaking her head, "Grandpa, two taels of silver isn’t a small amount, Shuang doesn’t have it."

Mr. Mu was unaware that Mu Shuangshuang just didn’t want to give him money, he felt disappointed.

If even his richest granddaughter said she didn’t have it, who could he turn to?

"Si Niang, do you... have any?"

Mr. Mu saw Zhao Yun too, but Zhao Yun was an outsider, he couldn’t swallow his pride to ask.

"Dad, Shuang is the one managing our home, we don’t have money in hand. Why not call mom in to settle the bill? Dragging on like this isn’t a solution."

Actually, the most embarrassed here was Mr. Mu.

Being so old, and treated like a monkey surrounded by spectators.

But this was still Old Mrs. Mu being unkind, knowing well her husband was inside, unwilling to part with money, ignoring her husband.

Mu Shuangshuang thought Old Mrs. Mu was becoming stranger by the day.

If it were earlier times, Mr. Mu’s matters would be the utmost priority.

But since Mu Dade passed the scholar exams, even Old Mrs. Mu changed.

The Old Mu Family will surely have some incident sooner or later.

"Mom’s personality isn’t unknown to you, money is like her life. Asking her here would likely cause a scene known throughout the town."

This was the reason Mr. Mu didn’t dare call for anyone in the tavern.

"Grandpa, I’ll talk to the waiter and allow you to go outside, how about you ask grandma yourself?" Mu Shuangshuang asked. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Deep down, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t want to get involved in this matter, but Mr. Mu was her grandpa, and lingering in the tavern affecting business wasn’t good.

"Is that possible?" Mr. Mu asked.

The waiter quickly replied: "Of course if Miss Shuangshuang speaks, old man, you go quickly."

This time, Mu Shuangshuang was surprised, she hadn’t even spoken to the waiter.

The young waiter, slightly embarrassed, scratched his head.

"Miss Shuangshuang, many here know you and Fengzi from the tavern, I’m willing to give you this favor." the young waiter said.

Now, Mu Shuangshuang was the one feeling uneasy.

She hurriedly followed Mr. Mu’s steps out of the tavern.

Lu Yuanfeng and the others followed closely behind.

After the meal, the street wasn’t too crowded.

Mr. Mu pulled Old Mrs. Mu aside, asking her to take out the silver.

"Father Xiangxiang, let’s just leave, you’ve already come out." Old Mrs. Mu tugged at Mr. Mu’s sleeve.

"Are you mad? If this gets out, where will eldest son’s dignity go?" Mr. Mu asked.

"I don’t care, you wanted to be the big shot, why didn’t we just let our son-in-law pay? You insisted on paying yourself."

Old Mrs. Mu still resented Mr. Mu’s initiative to pay the bill.

"Is this my fault? If you hadn’t demanded such a large dowry, I’d never have said such a thing."

"However you got yourself into this mess, you deal with it!"

"You shameless wretch, I still have some dignity left. If I don’t pay today, I’ll divorce you and send you back to your family." Mr. Mu was visibly upset.

This time, he wasn’t joking.

This wife had become more and more reckless, his words were completely ignored.

Old Mrs. Mu was threatened many times, but she wasn’t moved.

Mr. Mu glanced around, spotted someone writing letters by the roadside, and approached him directly: "Young man, write me a divorce letter, I need it now!"