Chapter 324 - Baffling Shyness

The old man, upon seeing Chen Yang, was excessively enthusiastic, making all sorts of kind inquiries about his wellbeing.

Despite feeling unwell, Chen Yang still managed to decline with a smile.

“Old man, you’d better move the lobsters into the kitchen quickly.

They’re still lively now, but if they die, it’ll be troublesome to deal with.”

Chen Yang said with a smile.

“Right, right, let’s get the lobsters inside first.”

The old man nodded repeatedly, then turned his head to the front desk: “Xiaocui, the gentleman is here, can you take care of him for a bit?

I’ll go instruct the kitchen to prepare to handle the lobsters.”

“Okay, got it.”

Xiaocui at the front desk responded, and then the old man headed to the kitchen.

As soon as the old man left, Xiaocui approached Chen Yang.

Today, Xiaocui was wearing a pristine white dress, which looked quite clean.

Just like a white lotus.

“Boss, have a seat, I’ll brew some tea for you.”

Xiaocui said with her head lowered and face flushed, appearing quite shy.

Xiaocui’s demeanor left Chen Yang somewhat puzzled, since he hardly had any interaction with her.

Why was she blushing?

Could it be because he had glanced at her a few times?

Surely not?

Chen Yang was filled with question marks in his mind, but outwardly, he showed no signs of it.

He smiled sheepishly, nodded, and took a seat; “Good.”

After Chen Yang sat down, Xiaocui obediently began to brew tea for him.

What Chen Yang didn’t know was that Xiaocui had long regarded him as her fiancé in her heart…

That’s why she showed a blushing appearance.

After Xiaocui poured the tea, Chen Yang picked it up and took a sip.

“Mmm…

the taste is very good.”

After taking a sip, Chen Yang couldn’t help but nod and then glanced at some of the tea residue in the tea, saying, “Such simple tea leaves, yet you’ve brewed them with such charm.

That’s quite remarkable, Xiaocui, have you studied tea brewing?”

Chen Yang’s sudden conversation took Xiaocui by surprise.

She shook her head in a flustered manner and replied, “I haven’t studied it…”

“You haven’t studied it?

How did you manage to brew it so well?”

Chen Yang wondered.

Xiaocui politely answered: “Well…

just randomly brewing it myself.”

“Oh, I see.”

Chen Yang nodded slightly, and then said no more.

Meanwhile, Xiaocui stood by, inadvertently glancing at Chen Yang several times, her curiosity about him growing.

Seeing Chen Yang’s performance earlier, he seemed to understand tea very well.

Although she was curious, because they weren’t familiar with each other, and their relationship was a bit awkward, she didn’t dare to ask.

So, she just stood there, waiting for Chen Yang to finish his tea so she could refill it.

Chen Yang wasn’t much of a tea drinker to begin with; he had drunk the first cup only because Xiaocui had poured it for him.

Seeing Xiaocui continuously refilling it, Chen Yang was somewhat amused and exasperated internally.

“Does Xiaocui think I’m someone who loves to savor tea?”

Chen Yang thought to himself, then maintained a composed face and said, “Xiaocui, I can do it myself; there might still be things for you to take care of at the front desk.”

“Okay, then you do it, I’ll leave.”

Upon hearing Chen Yang’s words, Xiaocui promptly put down the teapot and left.

Watching Xiaocui leave with a flushed face, Chen Yang was a bit puzzled and also found her quite endearing.

After Xiaocui left, Chen Yang sat alone for a while.

About ten minutes later, the old man returned.

He settled the bill for the lobsters with Chen Yang.

After settling the account, Chen Yang also inquired about the business matter they had agreed on the day before, which the old man hadn’t called about today.

The old man slapped his forehead: “Oh, I forgot to call you.”

Seeing the old man’s behavior, Chen Yang was quite speechless.

It was clearly agreed yesterday, and yet it had slipped his mind.

“But I did ask around with some other bosses for you,”

the old man added.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang immediately asked, “How about it?

What’s their attitude?”

“They really want to work with you, but they are somewhat worried about your capabilities.

They want to wait a few days, and after you supply my store for a while, they will come to collaborate with you.”

the old man said.

Hearing this, Chen Yang fell silent for a moment, without answering.

It seemed that all these late-night snack shop owners around were very cautious.

Deeply fearing it was some kind of trap that could negatively impact their business.

“Alright then, you help me communicate more with them over the next few days.

Whenever they’re ready to collaborate, let me know, so I can prepare more lobsters to deliver in advance.”

Chen Yang nodded.

“Sure, don’t worry, I’ve got it all in mind, just forgot to call you today,”

the old man replied cheerfully.

Chen Yang gave him a speechless glance, “Uh-huh, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.

Call me anytime if there’s any issue at the store.”

“Okay, bye-bye.”

As Chen Yang was about to leave, the old man did not stop him.

He waved his hand, watching Chen Yang exit through the back door.

Chen Yang immediately drove away after leaving the snack shop.

And right after Chen Yang had left, Wang Laosi arrived in a van to deliver goods.

After distributing the goods to various late-night snack shop owners, he chuckled meaningfully.

“Old fool, still not using my lobsters?

I really want to see how dismal your business looks now.”

Wang Laosi viciously spat on the ground and then walked briskly towards the old man’s shop.

Wang Laosi entered through the back door.

He bumped into the old man right away.

The old man had just sent off Chen Yang, happy and cheerful inside.

Seeing Wang Laosi arrive, he immediately changed his demeanor, showing displeasure.

“What are you doing here?

Didn’t I tell you yesterday?

My store won’t be taking your lobsters anymore,”

the old man said sternly.

He thought Wang Laosi was still here to deliver lobsters.

“Heh.”

Wang Laosi sneered, “Old man, don’t overthink it.

I’m not here to deliver lobsters.

I’m here to enjoy your misfortune.”

“Misfortune?

What misfortune could you possibly observe?”

the old man coldly replied.

Wang Laosi glanced at him, saying, “Of course, to see what your shop looks like now without my lobsters, how dismal the business has become.”

After saying that, Wang Laosi, carrying an air of superiority, headed straight for the front door.

The old man initially wanted to stop him but then thought that he would find out anyway and let him see for himself.

The old man followed behind Wang Laosi with a faint smile, all the way to the front door.

At the front desk, Xiao Cui flashed a hint of disgust in her eyes upon seeing Wang Laosi.

She glared at Wang Laosi and then pretended not to see him, continuing with her work.

But when Wang Laosi saw Xiao Cui, he immediately lit up like Zhu Bajie possessed, his eyes gleaming brightly.

Almost drooling.

“Xiao Cui!

How’s business today?

Without my small lobsters, the customers must be dissatisfied, right?

You still have time to regret it.

Laosi doesn’t hold a grudge.

Just apologize and we’re still family.”

Wang Laosi talked to Xiao Cui with a silly face.

Xiao Cui glanced at Wang Laosi with annoyance, “Go away, I’m working and you are bothering me.”

“Are you going to look or not?

If not, get out quickly.

We don’t keep idlers in our store.”

At this point, the old man also spoke up.

Even if Wang Laosi had no shame, the words from the old man and Xiao Cui didn’t leave him in a good mood.

“Hmph, really stubborn until death.

I gave you a chance anyway, if you don’t appreciate it, it’s your problem.”

Wang Laosi huffed, then looked up towards the dining area in front of the shop.

My goodness, it was still as bustling as ever.

And the customers seemed extremely satisfied with the small lobsters.