The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 161: VIP Customer Privileges

"Sister Yue Er, don’t sell the rest. Save me half a basket. I’ll buy them to let Old Mrs. Huang, the lady, and Mr. Huang try them."

Yu Qin saw that only half a basket was left and whispered to Liu Yueer with a smile.

But Liu Yueer said, "Yu Qin, I can’t do that. These rice dumplings are displayed in the shop, and I can’t just take them away in front of everyone."

Tong Huaqiong constantly reminds everyone to serve every customer well, ensuring that no customer feels neglected.

She even used Ma Huateng as an example, saying that if Crispy Food Garden had quietly given the two stoves of mung bean cakes to Landlord Hong back then, would they have lost Ma Huateng as a loyal customer?

Once a loyal customer is let down, they will abandon you without a word.

None of the clerks at Taohua Dessert would take the desserts away right under the customers’ noses to give them to wealthier patrons.

If a wealthy customer wants the VIP treatment, they have to book in advance.

Even the super VIP customers from the Huang Family are no exception.

Liu Yueer strictly adheres to her mother-in-law’s policy.

Yu Qin said, "Then it’s okay if I buy all the remaining ones in front of everyone, right?"

Ma Huateng chimed in, "No, you see the line for buying meat rice dumplings is stretching outside. If you want to buy them, you have to line up outside. By the time it’s your turn, there might not be much left."

Gu Xiaocao added, "We’re starting purchase limits now. Each person can buy a maximum of two."

This is a marketing strategy of Taohua Dessert. Whenever a new product is well-received, it initially has a purchase limit.

The main reason is that Tong Huaqiong couldn’t gauge the acceptance level of everyone. The first batch of new products was always a trial. Since it was a trial, they wouldn’t prepare too many.

If everyone liked the samples and queued up in long lines, an estimation of the crowd would be made immediately to start the purchase limit.

The popularity of these meat rice dumplings was no exception.

Yu Qin felt a bit unhappy when the clerks of Taohua Dessert kept turning her down.

Was she just an average customer?

Her family, Mr. Huang, had contributed to the good reputation of Taohua Dessert.

Gu Taohua, busy attracting customers, noticed Yu Qin’s displeasure, and led her to a private room nearby. Pouring hot tea, she comforted her with a smile: "Sister Yu Qin, my second sister-in-law and Ma are too direct with their words; don’t take it to heart. I’ll apologize on their behalf. Think about it, we have rules here in Taohua Dessert that they have to follow. The dumplings in the shop are for customers. Can you be a customer? You’re family. My mother specifically wants to give your dumplings as a gift. Others might not know, but my mom and I do appreciate you."

"My mom said today that she knows you have a discerning palate and will surely like these meat dumplings. The ones cooking in the big pot in the yard are even better than those sold in the shop. In addition to egg yolks and meat, we added chestnuts. My mom specifically reserved this pot for you and also saved a basket for Mr. Huang and Old Mrs. Huang. She’s already instructed my second brother to deliver it to the Huang Family after closing tonight. My second sister-in-law and Ma weren’t aware, and it’s my fault for not greeting you immediately when you came in, causing you to misunderstand them."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qin immediately beamed.

It wasn’t about the dumplings; the Huang Family could surely afford them.

The main thing was Aunt Tong caring about her, which made her happy.

Yu Qin’s displeasure vanished instantly. She said, "Sister Taohua, running a business is tough for you. How could I not pay for these dumplings? The one I just ate was made with such solid ingredients; I’m afraid the cost isn’t cheap."

Gu Taohua laughed, "What’s the big deal? It’s not like we send them every day. Isn’t it the Dragon Boat Festival? My mom initially planned to make some unique dumplings from Yan Guan Town to honor your Old Mrs. Huang."

Yu Qin had no doubt about Tong Huaqiong’s sincerity.

Aunt Tong was generous. Every time she bought pastries, she’d send her some fresh treats. It would seem distant to say polite words.

So she asked with a smile, "When will the dumplings be ready?"

Gu Taohua replied, "Probably by evening. Unlike sweet dumplings, meat dumplings are tastier when cooked longer."

Yu Qin said, "Anyway, I’m not in a hurry today. Old Mrs. Huang told me to take my time and not rush back, so I’ll just wait here."

Gu Taohua couldn’t refuse, so she nodded, "Alright."

Yu Qin waved her hand and said, "You go busy yourself. Don’t mind me."

Gu Taohua then left and on her way to the courtyard, saw Tong Huaqiong coming out of the bakery. She told Tong Huaqiong that Yu Qin had come to the shop for pastries and tried a meat dumpling, boosting its sales.

She decided to promise that some of the pot’s meat dumplings would be sent to the Huang Family.

Tong Huaqiong smiled at Gu Taohua, saying, "You did the right thing!"

Receiving praise from Tong Huaqiong, Gu Taohua proudly went to the shop to attract more customers.

Tong Huaqiong watched Gu Taohua’s back, thinking that Gu Taohua was becoming successful, showing some maturity and developing management qualities.

But she wondered if she still thought about Fan Tong.

Since Tong Huaqiong had taken Gu Taohua to the Xu Family to play matchmaker for Xu Zaohua and Fan Tong, and failed, she worried that Gu Taohua might rekindle her affection for Fan Tong.

Even though Gu Taohua had previously chosen her career over a man, she was still a fourteen-year-old girl. The fear lingered that her unresolved feelings might be stirred up by Fan Tong.

However, what puzzled Tong Huaqiong was that Fan Tong had never set foot in Taohua Dessert since it opened.

Could it be that Fan Tong was now paired with the village chief’s daughter from Wild Bull Valley?

In Tong Dajiao’s memory, Fan Tong was playing both sides. This time last fall, he was secretly engaged to the village chief’s daughter while also courting Gu Taohua. Two months after Gu Jingzhe passed the scholar’s examination, rumors surfaced about Gu Taohua being pregnant out of wedlock.

In the modern mindset of Tong Huaqiong, Fan Tong was the mastermind in this out-of-wedlock pregnancy incident, with Gu Taohua the victim.

She was merely a fifteen-year-old girl, and Fan Tong was shrewd as an old cucumber in autumn. He pursued Gu Taohua only after sensing the potential success of Gu Jingzhe, abandoning the village chief’s daughter.

However, the consequences of the out-of-wedlock pregnancy had to be borne by Gu Taohua.

Gu Taohua became the laughingstock of the Qinghe Bay area.

The village chief’s daughter from Wild Bull Valley couldn’t bear the broken engagement and drowned herself in a well, leading the Gu Family to face the wrath of the village chief’s clan, having their home destroyed.

Eventually, Lu Zhaozhao sent someone to pay compensation and settle the dispute.

Due to the pregnancy out of wedlock, Gu Taohua couldn’t hold her head up in front of her mother-in-law after marrying into the Fan Family.

Though she may have been boisterous in the Gu Family, in the Fan Family, she suffered her mother-in-law’s torment under Fan Tong’s manipulation.

After Gu Jingzhe’s meteoric rise, Gu Taohua tearfully argued for Gu Jingzhe to rectify things with Fan Tong.

Even though Fan Tong had many concubines with the dowry Lu Zhaozhao provided, she felt she had no right to be jealous because she was pregnant out of wedlock.

Thinking of this, Tong Huaqiong shook her head.

"Aunt Tong."

Tong Huaqiong heard Yu Qin calling her.

Smiling, she said, "Yu Qin, you’re here. Perfect timing, you can take the dumplings once they’re done."

"Alright," Yu Qin agreed readily.

While waiting for the pastries to finish baking, Yu Qin started chatting with Tong Huaqiong.

Yu Qin shared some news that made Tong Huaqiong listen intently.