From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 1084 - 1080: This Is On Our Madam’s Orders (First Update)
Mrs. Liu received Mu Qingqing’s gift, and in return, she gifted some items back to Mu Qingqing.
It was nothing more than some clothes and money as a reward.
Mu Qingqing accepted the gifts with a smile, instructed the Liu family’s servants to store them properly, and then feigned curiosity, asking, "Godmother, when are we going to my cousin’s restaurant? I wonder how things are going over there!"
"Us? Let’s wait a bit more. Whether your cousin can manage all those guests is still a question!"
Mrs. Liu was confident.
She believed that Mu Shuangshuang, without a guest list, wouldn’t even get past Housekeeper Liu.
Let alone attract those proud guests to her restaurant.
Mu Qingqing nodded knowingly, understanding Mrs. Liu was targeting that troublesome girl.
If the troublesome girl had any mishaps with the restaurant today, she probably wouldn’t be able to stay in Qingshan Town anymore.
By then, the troublesome girl would be stuck in the village for life, living as a humble peasant.
In her heart, Mu Qingqing imagined Mu Shuangshuang’s impending miserable state, while also fanning the flames.
"My cousin, she’s always been arrogant. Facing a bit of hardship might teach her to live sensibly. Ultimately, she should thank godmother!"
"There’s no need for thanks! Your cousin is not someone who easily admits defeat! I only want her to realize there are always those who are mightier!"
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Chengfeng Restaurant
Mrs. Liu’s birthday banquet attracted quite a crowd of onlookers.
Meanwhile, outside Chengfeng Restaurant, dragon and lion dances paired with rhythmic drumming created a bustling scene.
Housekeeper Liu, dressed in new clothes and brimming with pride, entered Chengfeng Restaurant and instructed the staff to bring Mu Shuangshuang before him to report on matters.
"Miss Shuangshuang, our madam’s birthday banquet has been entrusted to you for a while now. Today is the day to see the results.
Are you prepared? We’ve got quite a number of guests today—the landlords of the town, their wives, concubines—can your small restaurant accommodate them all?"
Housekeeper Liu spoke with a tone suggesting he was looking for trouble.
However, Mu Shuangshuang responded good-naturedly, "Since Madam trusted our restaurant, we naturally made the necessary preparations!"
"Ha, Miss Shuangshuang, empty words mean little. Do you even know who the guests today are?"
"Guests of the Liu Family! I’m well aware of that!" Mu Shuangshuang responded.
"Guests are guests, but they vary in status. There are several landlords in town who have good rapport with our Liu family, whom you cannot offend, plus a few with whom we have business relations—again, you cannot afford to offend.
If I remember correctly, you only have three private rooms upstairs, right? Can they accommodate our esteemed guests?"
Housekeeper Liu’s words were rather aggressive.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t hold back, "Since Housekeeper Liu knows how serious the matter is, why didn’t you hand over the guest list to me earlier? Instead, you waited until the arrow is on the string and must be released to come here and accuse me?"
"You..." Housekeeper Liu didn’t expect Mu Shuangshuang to be so sharp-tongued; her words left him somewhat speechless.
"Hmph! These words are meaningless. If you can’t manage it, you should tell me now. I can arrange for the guests elsewhere; our Liu family courtyard is spacious enough to accommodate everyone."
Feeling pleased after finally voicing his intention, Housekeeper Liu didn’t find it shameful to bully a young girl but rather a source of pride.
"From what Housekeeper Liu is implying, it seems there’s an alternate plan. However... that plan might not be necessary!"
Mu Shuangshuang smiled, appearing completely at ease.
The more she behaved this way, the more Housekeeper Liu suspected Mu Shuangshuang was lying.
Insisting on seeing the venue himself,
"Since Housekeeper Liu insists on checking personally, I won’t stop you. Please follow me!" Mu Shuangshuang gestured for Housekeeper Liu to proceed.
Leading the way, Mu Shuangshuang took Housekeeper Liu into the restaurant.
The decor inside the restaurant had undergone a vast transformation since the last inspection.
What was once understated and elegant now exuded a sense of sophistication.
The hall was adorned with fresh flowers, adding vibrancy to the space.
At the center of the hall, a path lined with a large red carpet appeared before him. Mu Shuangshuang stepped onto the carpet, guiding Housekeeper Liu to the backyard.
Housekeeper Liu impatiently shouted ahead at Mu Shuangshuang: "Miss Shuangshuang, surely you don’t plan to have guests dine in your backyard!"
No sooner had he spoken than a circular archway appeared on the restaurant’s wall before Housekeeper Liu.
Through the archway, he spotted the far side of the courtyard.
An erected canopy with neatly arranged tables and chairs was visible inside, each table adorned with fresh flowers and seemingly marked.
The canopy appeared simple, yet it was something Housekeeper Liu had never seen before.
"This..." Housekeeper Liu was stunned.
"Chengfeng Restaurant’s space is limited, so I borrowed the adjacent land for a day."
Next door was a large estate, owned by a landlord in town.
Yu Dahai personally went to borrow it, bringing along money and promising not to harm a blade of grass in the yard, thus securing the venue.
The archway was a temporary installation, but the expense was deemed worthwhile, as fees would ultimately come from the customer.
"But, the guest hierarchy, you..." Housekeeper Liu persisted.
"The top positions are for Mrs. Liu and several renowned landlords from the town. From there, the status and rank gradually decrease. Housekeeper Liu, does that satisfy you?"
What could Housekeeper Liu say?
The venue was ready, and although Chengfeng Restaurant hadn’t received guest lists, their setup suggested they understood the hierarchy among the town’s various landlords.
"This matter..."
Housekeeper Liu didn’t dare make the call, as madam had intended not to hold the birthday banquet there.
"Why is Housekeeper Liu hesitating? Or is it that Mrs. Liu never planned to host the banquet at Chengfeng Restaurant, and you’re spreading false information?
I wondered why for so long there was no menu, no guest list. Chengfeng Restaurant felt like it was playing a silent game.
Someone, escort him to the government, for pretending to act under Mrs. Liu’s instruction and wasting our restaurant’s effort!" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
As soon as Mu Shuangshuang finished speaking, two staff members jumped out from the backyard.
They approached Housekeeper Liu, as if intending to apprehend him.
Housekeeper Liu, unused to such treatment, was immediately frightened into a cold sweat and hurriedly pleaded with Mu Shuangshuang: "Miss Shuangshuang... Miss Shuangshuang, it’s not my falsehood, this is truly Madam’s intention.
Your preparation is excellent, the guests should be arriving soon, hurry and invite them in; I can vouch for you!"
Mu Shuangshuang nodded in satisfaction, giving a glance to the staff.
The staff tactfully withdrew.
Coincidentally, the first batch of guests arrived, and Mu Shuangshuang had Housekeeper Liu go welcome them. Along the way, she instructed her restaurant’s staff to invite Mrs. Liu.
