From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 1081 - 1077: Strategies for Dealing with Mrs. Liu (First Update)
The person Yu Dahai sent out didn’t find anything at the Liu Mansion, but instead heard some shocking news from other peers...
Mrs. Liu’s birthday banquet was confirmed by Housekeeper Liu to be entrusted to Chengfeng Restaurant.
In an instant, Chengfeng Restaurant became the subject of discussion among other restaurants.
As a restaurant that started up at the beginning of the year, Chengfeng Restaurant has been in the limelight during the six months since it opened in Qingshan Town—
The restaurant isn’t very large, but whether it’s the dishes or the service, it’s ranked among the top few in town.
It’s packed daily, and diners have to make reservations in advance, or they can’t get a seat at all.
Additionally, the owner occasionally provides free story-telling sessions, attracting many who enjoy listening to stories.
With this latest win, Chengfeng Restaurant has also secured the rights to host Mrs. Liu’s birthday banquet in town, defeating several leading restaurants, such as Jiu Si Xuan.
Therefore, more restaurants have set Chengfeng Restaurant as a competitive target.
A small restaurant, with no background and no one backing it, has become an easy target in the eyes of everyone.
Everyone is watching, just waiting for Chengfeng Restaurant to make a mistake, so they can take its place!
Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng heard the news Yu Dahai uncovered. Both reacted similarly, showing no signs of joy or anger.
But Mu Shuangshuang was inwardly frustrated; had she taken Old Mrs. Xue’s offer for the First-class Residence deed back then, and borrowed some money from Xue Yi to purchase the First-class Residence—
Perhaps there wouldn’t be so many flies daring to wander in front of their restaurant now.
Still, there’s no use talking about it now. The most important thing at present is responding to Mrs. Liu’s challenge!
"Brother Yu, you said you couldn’t get any information from the Liu Mansion, and they haven’t contacted us either. Could it be... they’re trying to handle this matter quietly?" Mu Shuangshuang expressed her suspicions.
"Well, we’ll see how they plan to handle it quietly," Yu Dahai replied.
Back when Yu Dahai was at Fulin Restaurant, he didn’t encounter nearly as many challenges.
Of course, the main reason is that Fulin Restaurant wasn’t as profitable then as Chengfeng Restaurant is now.
It’s not large in scale, but the impact it has is something even the number one Jiu Si Xuan in town is wary of.
"Stay put! Since Mrs. Liu knows how to use bystanders, so can we!"
Mu Shuangshuang smiled sweetly, appearing not at all affected by Mrs. Liu’s actions.
"Bystanders?"
Yu Dahai and Lu Yuanfeng were puzzled, not understanding what Mu Shuangshuang meant, so they could only ask her.
Mu Shuangshuang, after noticing their confused looks, realized she had inadvertently used a modern term.
Now she’d have to explain.
"Bystanders are those who love watching the spectacle; we count as them too!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
Yu Dahai and Lu Yuanfeng nodded with a half-understanding.
"Brother Yu, in the coming days, if anyone asks you about the banquet menu, act all mysterious and don’t say a word to anyone.
If we don’t get the menu from the Liu Mansion in three days, pretend to slip up and say that this time the menu is up to us; as long as it’s delicious, it’s fine!"
Mrs. Liu acts first and reports later.
We can do the same; this is called using their own tactics against them!
"Alright, I’ll do just that," Yu Dahai nodded.
——
Three days later, as Mu Shuangshuang expected, the Liu Family didn’t let a single person come to negotiate about the birthday banquet. It was as if Mrs. Liu’s birthday banquet had nothing to do with the Liu Family at all.
Yu Dahai followed Mu Shuangshuang’s instructions and, while chatting over drinks with other restaurant stewards, accidentally let slip—
The hosting of Mrs. Liu’s birthday banquet was entirely handed over to Chengfeng Restaurant. All matters would be decided by Chengfeng Restaurant!
Once the news spread, people from other restaurants were astounded and became even more wary of Chengfeng Restaurant.
As for Mrs. Liu, upon hearing the news, she marveled at Mu Shuangshuang’s audacity while instructing Housekeeper Liu to make alternate preparations.
The reason she hadn’t given Mu Shuangshuang the menu or guest list was because Mrs. Liu never intended to have the birthday banquet at Chengfeng Restaurant.
She decided to hold it at the mansion with the mansion chefs handling it themselves.
As for the reason...
Eventually, she’d claim Chengfeng Restaurant neglected her guests.
Liu Mansion is a prominent family in town; she has too many guests to invite, neglecting even one would be a blunder for a small restaurant that can’t afford to offend.
So in Mrs. Liu’s view, dealing with Mu Shuangshuang and her restaurant is all too easy!
——
Two more days passed, leaving just ten short days until Mrs. Liu’s birthday banquet.
Mu Shuangshuang still hadn’t received any useful information from Mrs. Liu’s mansion, so she decided to proceed without waiting, starting to organize the related aspects of the birthday banquet as planned.
While having people arrange the banquet venue, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng devised a plan to steal the guest list from the Liu Family.
The Liu Family is a wealthy household; although Mrs. Liu didn’t provide her guest list, it doesn’t mean they won’t prepare one internally.
Mu Shuangshuang’s proposal to steal the guest list was agreed upon by Lu Yuanfeng.
During the day, they bribed the vegetable farmers who deliver to the Liu Mansion and entered once to get a general understanding of the Liu Mansion.
Prepared for what’s to come.
At night, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng donned their night clothes and quietly approached the Liu Mansion courtyard.
Before scaling the wall, Mu Shuangshuang checked her attire seriously.
Then turned to look at Lu Yuanfeng.
At this moment, Lu Yuanfeng was dressed in black like her, camouflaged from head to toe, blending into the darkness when they closed their eyes. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
"Fengzi, I must say, we really look the part!"
Mu Shuangshuang whispered jokingly.
Lu Yuanfeng also whispered back: "Later, pay attention to me and act accordingly. Don’t rush ahead; if you see someone, avoid them.
If you’re caught... just run, don’t worry about me, and don’t look back!"
Mu Shuangshuang frowned slightly, knowing Lu Yuanfeng meant well, wanting to protect her.
But she felt uneasy about it.
"Don’t worry, Fengzi, we won’t get caught!" Mu Shuangshuang assured.
Mu Shuangshuang backed up several steps before charging forward, leaping to climb the Liu Family’s courtyard wall with the momentum.
Lu Yuanfeng stood still and effortlessly vaulted up the wall.
Seeing Lu Yuanfeng land steadily, Mu Shuangshuang gasped.
She knew the kid was strong, but too strong; even in her past life with countless training, climbing trees and scaling walls required external support, like her previous running start.
Yet he needs nothing, so effortlessly he climbed the wall!
"Let’s go!" Lu Yuanfeng whispered, pulling Mu Shuangshuang’s wandering thoughts back.
The duo followed the path they mapped out during the day, searching for the Liu Family’s study.
