After her husband died, her parents came to force her to remarry

Chapter 266: Chamber of Commerce Finds Trouble

The shop in the county was preparing to open before the Chinese New Year. The name of the new store was suggested by Jiang Xiaohe, and it was called Shumen Hotpot.

Meng Hetang didn't know what this meant. In this era, there was no Shu, nor was there a Sichuan that specialized in hot pot, so he naturally didn't understand.

Jiang Xiaohe explained: "I also saw the recipe for this hot pot in a magazine about strange stories. The magazine said that there was a place called Shu in ancient times, and the people of Shu loved to eat hot pot, and every household loved to eat hot pot."

Meng Hetang was surprised: "There is such a place?"

"Of course there is. Otherwise, where did I get this recipe?"

Meng Hetang smiled and shook his head, feeling that this girl was not telling the truth.

But he didn't delve into it too deeply. To him, making money is the bottom line.

Before opening, Meng Hetang learned the method that Jiang Xiaohe used in the town and had someone cook the hot pot base in the kitchen for three days and three nights. The aroma had already spread to every corner of Fuyang County. Everyone wanted to know what kind of food it was and why it smelled so good. Just by smelling the aroma, they couldn't help drooling. Therefore, on the opening day, when they were about to lift the red silk, many people had already gathered outside the shop.

Jiang Xiaohe changed into men's clothes. In order to prevent others from noticing anything, she wrapped her chest tightly, put her hair up high, and grew a beard. Her every move and gesture imitated that of a man, making it hard to tell that she was a woman.

She did it for convenience and didn't want to cause trouble for Meng Hetang, so she and Meng Hetang unveiled the plaque together and walked inside to greet the guests.

She was busy greeting guests and taking orders, while Meng Hetang was busy welcoming and seeing off guests.

Many of them were people Meng Hetang knew, so he couldn't help but exchange a few pleasantries, invite them to eat and drink, and ask them to come again next time, etc.

The store was bustling with activity, and the two of them always had smiles on their faces.

The restaurant was basically full, and there were still some people queuing outside.

Jiang Xiaohe looked at it and felt that the consumption in the county town was just not as good as in the town.

There was suddenly a crowd of people outside. Jiang Xiaohe frowned slightly and looked at Meng Hetang.

When Meng Hetang saw the person coming in and the person following him, his brows immediately frowned.

He walked forward quickly and asked: "What wind brought Master Luo here today?"

The man in front of him was dressed like a scholar and looked very delicate. He was about the same height as Meng Hetang and looked to be in his early twenties.

Young Master Luo bowed slightly and said, "Boss Meng, I am here to see you off today on behalf of my father. I wish your business will be prosperous." There was a hint of sarcasm in the last few words.

The servants behind him came in carrying something. Jiang Xiaohe took a look and found that they were two stone statues.

How could a stone statue be sent to a shop? If it was placed at the door, it would mean good luck, but if it was sent to the shop, it would mean a curse that their business would not do well.

Jiang Xiaohe wanted to come forward.

Chang Wei grabbed her and said, "Let Brother Meng handle it."

Meng Hetang said, "I am surprised that the Chamber of Commerce can give me such a valuable gift. I just happen to need two stone statues at the back of my shop." He then said to the servant who just carried the stone statue, "Carry it to the back."

The servants looked at the expression of their master Luo Mingfeng, but seeing that Luo Mingfeng did not speak, they did not dare to move.

Meng Hetang sneered: "Mr. Luo, this is a gift, so what? Can't I ask your servants to help move it? If this is the case, I don't want your gift anymore, Chen Ming!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a person appeared out of nowhere.

"Throw these two things out for me."

Chen Ming looked tall and thin, but he was able to pick up the stone statue with both hands effortlessly and threw it onto the street outside.

"You..." Luo Mingfeng was angry.

"What about me?" Meng Hetang did not show any weakness.

"Since Mr. Luo can't give a good gift, then get out of here, lest you pollute my territory."

Luo Mingfeng's facial features were distorted: "Meng Hetang, just wait for me!"

Meng Hetang rolled his eyes: "If you have the guts, just fight me for real, stop using those mantras and say those harsh words, do you think I, Meng Hetang, was brought up by being scared?"

Luo Mingfeng led his people away. Jiang Xiaohe looked at him, gave him a thumbs up, and turned back to greet the guests: "Everyone is frightened. I will ask the kitchen to send two more dishes to each person later!"

The crowd applauded.

At the end of the day, business was booming, but Jiang Xiaohe was so tired that she could hardly laugh.

When I got back to the inn, I just wanted to lie on the bed and rest, but I had to take off all my clothes and asked someone to bring me water to wash.

On the other side, Meng Hetang and Chang Wei were drinking and smacking their lips: "Look at the business today, seeing so many people coming and going, I have never felt so comfortable, brother."

Chang Wei shook his head speechlessly: "You said you earn so much money, can you spend it all?"

"You are stupid, who would complain about having too much money?"

Chang Wei smiled and shook his head.

Meng Hetang pushed him and said, "Look at you. You were a hero saving the beauty and helped her, but why does my girl still seem to be not very fond of you?"

Chang Wei shrugged. How would he know?

Meng Hetang shook his head: "I think you should give up that idea as soon as possible. My sister looks at everyone with a look of disinterest. I think she loves her previous husband so much that she wants to be a widow for the rest of her life. You... have no chance."

Chang Wei was a little unhappy: "You are drunk. I have arranged for someone to invite my sister-in-law. You should go to bed early."

After saying this, the man got up and left.

Meng Hetang pursed his lips and shook his head: "How heartless and ungrateful."

After returning to lie on the bed in the inn, Chang Wei could not help but pull away the brick, only to see Jiang Xiaohe lying on the bed resting in the next room.

Feeling upset, I turned over and prepared to go to sleep, but I had no dreams that night.

Jiang Xiaohe helped in the shop for a few days, and when she saw that everyone in the shop had learned how to do it, she took a break.

Meng Hetang poured her some tea: "Come on, sister, have a drink."

Jiang Xiaohe then asked Meng Hetang: "On the opening day, you offended someone from the Chamber of Commerce. Will anything happen to you?"

Meng Hetang waved his hand: "Don't worry, it's okay. If anything happens, I'll be there to stop you. I've fought a lot of those bastards from the Chamber of Commerce. Whenever there's something going on, they like to run in front of me and bark a few times. Don't be afraid."

Jiang Xiaohe felt relieved after hearing his words.

"The New Year is coming soon, and I can't stay in the county for long. I may have to go back tomorrow."

Meng Hetang nodded: "Okay, now that the restaurant is under control, don't worry, my brother will be in charge every day, and nothing will go wrong."

Jiang Xiaohe nodded and went back to the inn to pack her things.

But just in the middle of the night, I turned over and heard a lot of noise outside. When I opened my eyes, I saw a huge fire outside the window, like a sunset. How could the day get light so soon?

I don't know why my heart was beating so fast. When I opened the window, I saw a fire raging in the direction of their restaurant...