Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 246 - 245: Acquisition (Part 1)

Hu Lihua wasn’t willing to listen and complained: "This hotpot is just so-so, what’s so tasty about it? Besides, can this really be called Haidilao? So many people go to Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot’s Haidilao, it must be way tastier than here."

Is this a provocation?

Xing Chunyan wanted to say, are you a fool?

Do you want the man you fancy to like you, or are you here to stir up resentment and annoy everyone?

Really, a brain full of holes.

Fang Shaohan gave a sidelong glance, said nothing. When it comes to being sarcastic to women, it’s not that Fang Shaohan can’t do it, it’s that he disdains to; such brainless women are just for show, no need to exert his talent for sarcasm.

With a smile like blooming flowers, Xing Chunyan said: "I’ve heard this is actually the birthplace of Haidilao. Besides, their shrimp paste and beef are quite tasty, and I really like this fried tofu skin too. Especially the broth in this pot, I just drank a bowl, it’s really delicious, you won’t find it anywhere else."

As she spoke, she took a big bite of the food.

The dozen or so men around had already been eating non-stop; upon hearing this, they all nodded and said: "It’s really good, the captain still has a good eye. If this food passes the captain’s picky gaze, we feel it was worth coming here. Next time I invite everyone out, let’s come here as well, the environment is nice, the food is fresh, and the taste is superb."

"Exactly, Captain, why didn’t you bring us earlier? Such a waste of so many opportunities for dinners."

"Isn’t it because the captain didn’t want to reveal the fact that his girlfriend is here?"

"Who’s the girlfriend?"

"Isn’t it obvious? Didn’t you see how the captain couldn’t stop smiling when he saw the girl? Just like you when you see your girlfriend."

Wei Fatty swallowed a mouthful of meat, hurriedly picked up a meatball and shoved it into his mouth, then looked at Fang Shaohan mumblingly.

Fang Shaohan’s glance swept across, and Wei Fatty gulped down the hot meatball, burning his esophagus with the intense heat.

"Captain, fess up. Who is she?"

Monkey grinned, unafraid, and scooted over to ask Fang Shaohan: "Captain, do tell, let us in on it."

His gaze couldn’t be more lecherous.

Fang Shaohan unceremoniously said, "Shut up, can’t all this food stuff your mouth?"

Monkey shrank his neck a bit; looks like the captain is serious about the girl this time.

But then again, when is the captain not serious?

Hu Lihua was provoked, coldly tossed out a "humph," and took big bites of food, only to be unexpectedly burnt.

Secretly, she vowed to go back and have her father talk to Commander Fang, sure that Uncle Fang would favor her over the daughter of this tacky restaurant owner.

The families are old friends after all.

Of course, that’s a matter for later.

The restaurant across the street was bustling with business, and three days later, Gu Rushan visited, accompanied by Jiang Xiulan.

The couple had upgraded from rifles to cannons, dressed like nouveau riche; Gu Rushan wore a suit, his hair parted in the middle, spiked with mousse.

Jiang Xiulan wore a wool coat, flaunted two large gold rings on her hand, blinding with their sparkle.

Is this blatant demonstration, or boasting?

Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei hadn’t expected the couple would dare to show up.

Li Xuemei stepped forward directly and said, "Are you here to eat or for something else? If it’s to dine, it’s not mealtime yet, we can’t accommodate you. If it’s for something else, sorry, you’ve come to the wrong place, we don’t know you."

That’s practically kicking them out.

Gu Rushan calmly said, "Li Xuemei, Gu Ruhai, don’t take kindness for a donkey’s liver and lungs, we came to save you, don’t regret it if you are ungrateful."

Gu Ruhai pushed Li Xuemei aside; the two brothers hadn’t met in six months, and this encounter felt eerily out-of-this-world.

"Gu Rushan, what do you want?"

What good can Gu Rushan have by coming here?

Gu Rushan pulled out a chair and sat, Jiang Xiulan quickly followed suit.

She intentionally flaunted her permed wavy hair and said, "We’re here out of brotherly bond, otherwise, even if you’re starving, we wouldn’t care."

Li Xuemei was about to rush up and scold furiously but was stopped by Gu Ruhai.

Talking to such people is pointless.

Seeing that Gu Ruhai didn’t intend to engage.

Gu Rushan spoke: "Gu Ruhai, the business at your store hasn’t been great recently, has it?"

"None of your business!"

Gu Ruhai replied bluntly.

This actually amused Gu Rushan.

Seems like the older the big brother gets, the more his temper grows.

"I mean well, your business here isn’t good, if this continues, sooner or later you’ll have to close. You might as well sell it to me. Name your price, as long as it’s not too outrageous, I can buy it, saving you the hassle and making a tidy sum, why not?"

Gu Ruhai sneered; he knew this guy wasn’t as kind-hearted.

He’s here to pressure us into a deal.

"Thank you for your kindness, but we don’t need it; no matter how bad the business is, we won’t sell our signboard."

Li Xuemei refused directly.

How come they couldn’t see that that couple had this backstabbing ability?

Teaming up with outsiders to squeeze their own brother.

Gu Rushan mockingly looked around, at the waitstaff peeking out from the kitchen and said, "Then don’t blame me for being ruthless. I’m about to launch a 30% discount promotion. If you can still hold on, we won’t mind, let’s see who can hold out longer."

Jiang Xiulan clung to Gu Rushan’s arm, the couple arrogantly exited.

Li Xuemei spat angrily on the ground.

Gu Ruhai shook his head, "It’s okay, Xiaoqing said it’s at most a week’s time, maybe not even a week and things will change."

Li Xuemei walked back to the bar, a little worried.

Why has life become so hard?

In the following two days, Gu Xiaoqing’s prediction seemed to become more and more apparent.

The Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot began facing customers claiming food poisoning, starting with one or two, then more and more demanding compensation.

Originally crowded with people lining up for hot pot, now many backed out upon seeing the situation.

Cheap as Haidilao is, if it results in unsanitary diarrhea, no one will want to save money.

Consequently, trouble at the other side kept mounting, dissatisfaction increased, and more people came to smash Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot.

As a side effect, Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot also faced scrutiny over food quality issues.

Suddenly, Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot and Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot became news headlines. (To be continued. If you like this work, visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)