Chapter 14
Jiang Yu Yan, My Little Sister, What a Big Transformation!
Li Da Chui had indeed made significant progress in his cooking skills, so much so that the business of Tong Fu Inn was flourishing.
Upon entering the eatery, everyone in the inn became busy. Even Manager Dong Xiang Yu was bustling about, welcoming guests.
Despite the hustle, Manager Dong seemed tireless, a bright smile always gracing her face. Tong Fu Inn thrived, while the Yida Inn across the street appeared cold and deserted. Xiao Tuan Tuan, having eaten her fill, stepped out of the inn to get some fresh air.
As soon as she left the inn, she immediately noticed several beggars gathered on both sides of the main entrance.
"Xiao Mi, why are you all gathered here? Why don't two of you go over to the opposite side?"
Xiao Tuan Tuan inquired of this beggar, who was an old acquaintance.
Previously, when Xiao Tuan Tuan first stepped into the Great Jianghu, the first NPC she met was this beggar named Xiao Mi. It was just that she hadn't asked for his full name then.
Having stayed at Tong Fu Inn for a long time, she had grown more familiar with Xiao Mi.
"Oh, being a beggar isn't easy this year either. Business is good on this side, and guests are plentiful, so everyone just crowds over here!"
More guests mean more money!
Xiao Mi nodded smugly, his face full of helplessness.
Originally, there were only a few beggars in this area, but with good business recently, their numbers had also increased. How interesting, even beggars face such fierce competition?
Xiao Tuan Tuan glanced at the inn across the street and immediately understood. Empty!
With the Yida Inn's business being like that, even beggars shook their heads in resignation!
"Brothers, do you think the opposite side will continue to cause trouble?"
After returning from Guang Ming Ding, Wang Principal had livestreamed his search for Murong Qiu Di for the sake of Yida Inn's reputation.
Murong Qiu Di, on the other hand, said she would replace the Tian Zun manager in Qi Xia Town, but she didn't promise that the new manager wouldn't resort to competitive tactics.
"I bet a bag of spicy sticks, they'll definitely continue to cause trouble!"
"Tian Zun isn't running a charity, it'll be the same even if they change people!"
"With business like this, even beggars shake their heads. How can they not resort to tactics?"
"There's no other way. I wouldn't dare provoke Li Da Chui, this God of Cooking, so competing head-on definitely won't win against Tong Fu Inn!"
"Tong Fu Inn is full of great experts; if you truly anger them, there'll be a good show to watch!"
Regarding the fact that Tong Fu Inn was full of great experts, netizens now believed it without a shred of doubt.
The full moon hung high, stars twinkling.
A biting cold wind swept across the land; snow had begun to fall at some unknown time. The wind didn't cease, the snow didn't stop, but intensified instead.
Right at the Yida Inn opposite Tong Fu Inn, a woman in a light blue overcoat slowly stepped out. Her collar of snow-white lamb's wool exuded warmth. Behind her, two black-clad guards followed closely, each carrying a long sword.
The distance to the opposite door was only a few dozen steps, but this woman walked very slowly. The wind and snow stirred, her hair gently fluttering, incredibly elegant.
Standing at the entrance of Tong Fu Inn, Xiao Tuan Tuan's eyes suddenly widened. Countless viewers in the livestream also immediately opened their eyes wide. Of course, it wasn't because this woman was exceptionally beautiful.
By now, everyone in the Great Jianghu had seen many kinds of beauties.
Even if a new beauty appeared, it was difficult to evoke that sense of stunning amazement. It was simply because this woman was extremely familiar to everyone.
"Damn it! My Little Sister Jiang Yu Yan?"
"Finally, I meet my family's Little White Flower again!"
"It's been so long since I've seen my Little Sister Jiang Yu Yan; no wonder Murong Qiu Di hid her away!"
"My Little Sister Jiang Yu Yan's transformation is truly immense; I almost didn't recognize her!"
"The Little White Flower has grown into a Peony Flower!"
In the livestream, the audience suddenly became much livelier.
It had been a long time since Jiang Yu Yan was seen, and yet she had emerged from Yida Inn.
Moreover, compared to their last meeting, this Jiang Yu Yan had indeed changed too much! The Jiang Yu Yan in everyone's impression was a fragile Little White Flower.
Her watery eyes seemed to speak, moving people's hearts, utterly adorable.
Compared to her previous timid and weak demeanor, Jiang Yu Yan now exuded much more confidence.
She looked straight ahead, walking gracefully, slowly entering Tong Fu Inn, immediately drawing all eyes.
...
The current Jiang Yu Yan, upon her appearance, instantly became the focal point of the entire hall!
"Honored guest, are you looking for a short stay or a long stay?"
Bai Zhan Tang immediately stepped forward to greet her, his face beaming with a radiant smile.
A few snowflakes clung to her light blue coat, Jiang Yu Yan's bangs were slightly askew, her snow-white skin seemed to emit a shimmering light, her figure lithe and graceful, beautiful beyond words. She smiled faintly: "I'm not here for a short stay, nor a long stay. I'm here... to buy this inn."
Buy the inn?
Bai Zhan Tang was momentarily stunned.
"Honored guest, I apologize, our inn is doing very well; it's not for sale."
At the counter, Dong Xiang Yu was still reconciling the account books; she spoke up directly.
Jiang Yu Yan, however, was not angered: "One thousand taels of silver."
Dong Xiang Yu's expression changed instantly, seeming a bit troubled, but she still said: "Honored guest, our inn is truly not for sale!"
Jiang Yu Yan's expression remained unchanged: "One thousand five hundred taels."
Dong Xiang Yu's breathing quickened considerably, but after a moment, she still shook her head with a troubled expression: "I'm truly sorry, honored guest, it's really not about the money anymore."
The expression on Jiang Yu Yan's face finally showed a slight change: "Two thousand taels, Manager. With this money, you can go elsewhere and open two inns like this."
The eyes beneath her bangs were still as clear and bright as ever, but for some reason, they gave people a sense of danger.
The troubled hesitation on Dong Xiang Yu's face deepened, but she still shook her head: "My friend, our inn is truly not for sale. If you truly wish to buy one, you can try asking the inn across the street."
Although considered very greedy for money, Dong Xiang Yu was actually very principled.
"That inn across the street is currently under my charge."
Jiang Yu Yan gently patted the snowflakes from her body: "Two thousand five hundred taels, plus the chef in your establishment."
"Manager, this is the final price. You need to... think carefully."
It was clearly just a normal offer, without any threatening words. But everyone could feel Jiang Yu Yan's assertiveness.
She stood there quietly, yet she was like a blooming Jin Bo Xun Hua. Beautiful, yet harboring an incredibly terrifying poison.