This inn was a typical storehouse structure.
The front house along the street served as a restaurant for passersby to dine and rest, while the back house featured guest rooms for lodging.
Although it wasn’t very large, it was kept very clean and tidy. Additionally, being located on the main street of the town, it did quite a good business.
It was noon at the moment, and waves of delicious food aromas wafted from the front restaurant, tantalizing to anyone.
At least Xue An had caught Chan’er secretly swallowing her saliva more than once.
Having endured hunger for so long had made the young girl unbearable with hunger.
Thus, the scent of food lingering in the air was simply a torment for her.
But out of fear of being sold, Chan’er said tremulously, "Young Proprietor, let’s not go, we still have half a cornbread, right? You eat the bread, and I’ll just drink more water!"
Xue An stopped in his tracks and turned to look silently at the young girl.
Under Xue An’s gaze, Chan’er appeared very uneasy, lowering her head and fiddling with the corner of her dress.
"Chan’er, you really disappoint me!"
Ye Xiaochan shuddered, "Young Proprietor...."
Xue An shook his head, "You mean to say you don’t listen to me anymore?"
Ye Xiaochan hurriedly shook her head, "No, how could I not listen to the Young Proprietor’s words, but...."
"There’s no buts. Since I, the Young Proprietor, said we are going to have a feast, then that’s exactly what we shall do. Follow me!"
Xue An said indifferently, then walked confidently towards the front restaurant.
As Ye Xiaochan watched Xue An’s retreating figure, she felt that the Young Proprietor, having recovered from a severe illness, seemed a bit strange, even the tone of his speech had become much more domineering.
But the Young Proprietor was right. I am his servant, and I naturally should obey his words, even if he really wants to sell me, I have to comply, and if it comes to it... I’ll just end it all after!
Yes, that’s it!
Ye Xiaochan thought wildly, decisively making up her mind, and then followed step by step behind Xue An into the restaurant.
The restaurant wasn’t too large, but it was doing very well; the hall was filled with customers.
The waitstaff bustled back and forth, serving dishes and pouring drinks, a scene of busyness.
"What would you like..." a waiter began to greet them, but when he saw it was Xue An, he stopped himself.
Now, within the entire inn, who didn’t know of this unlucky scholar who had fallen ill as soon as he entered the inn?
Such a guest, who couldn’t even pay the inn charges, what could he possibly order?
Thus, the waiter somewhat disdainfully turned to leave.
Just then, Xue An said indifferently, "Bring us a private booth, and a table of the best feast you can prepare!"
The waiter was stunned.
Had he heard wrong?
This poor scholar was actually asking for the best feast?
"You..."
"Didn’t you hear? Go prepare it!" Xue An said without brooking any argument.
Perhaps intimidated by Xue An’s demeanor, the waiter meekly led Xue An to a private booth, then turned and left.
But as he was about to head to the kitchen, he suddenly came to his senses.
No, how could such a poor scholar afford any feast?
If he really brought him the order, and he couldn’t pay afterward, wouldn’t the Shopkeeper blame it all on me?
No, I must tell the Shopkeeper about this.
The waiter thought to himself, about to turn and leave.
Just at that moment, a girl in plain clothes, though plain in looks yet quite attractive, happened to pass by and seeing the waiter standing there, couldn’t help but ask.
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