The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 746: Chapter 730: I Am Not a Slut 41 (Monthly Ticket 50 Bonus)

Afterwards, Anning specifically inquired about the situation at Weixiangyuan.

Weixiangyuan was acquired, and that was a set-up by others.

Baiwei Restaurant, which is a competitor of Weixiangyuan, has always wanted to eliminate Weixiangyuan.

But Weixiangyuan, being an established brand in N City with a large number of repeat customers, great food quality, generous portions, and excellent service, had always managed to outcompete Baiwei Restaurant.

This time, Baiwei Restaurant made a determined effort, recruited the future daughter-in-law of Weixiangyuan’s owner, and persuaded the owner’s son to take out a loan from the bank to open a branch. Moreover, they set a trap by sabotaging the seafood delivered to Weixiangyuan with spoiled items.

Before Weixiangyuan’s owner could figure out what was happening, health inspectors showed up and found many areas that needed rectification, especially the seafood, which was promptly confiscated. Many customers also noticed the un-fresh seafood, and soon, derogatory rumors started spreading.

At this critical moment, the bank pressured for repayment of the debt, leaving Weixiangyuan’s owner with no choice but to sell the business at a low price.

After understanding the situation, Anning thoroughly explained it to Mr. Jiang.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Jiang sighed deeply, showing a sense of unwillingness.

After all, he had worked there for many years and felt emotionally attached to the place. Now that the restaurant was suddenly acquired, Mr. Jiang truly found it hard to let go.

Furthermore, Mr. Jiang had always had a good relationship with the owner of Weixiangyuan, who was an honest man, causing him to worry about the owner’s well-being.

Because of this, Mr. Jiang made a call to the owner and they talked for a long time.

Anning sat on the side and could feel that the owner was in particularly low spirits at the moment, probably very depressed.

Seeing Mr. Jiang idle at home day after day and his mood getting worse, Anning started thinking about finding him something to do.

She discussed with Mr. Jiang: ”Dad, why don’t we buy a shop in University City? With your many years of experience, if you open a restaurant there, business is sure to boom. We don’t need to aim for something very big; just taking it as something to keep us occupied would be enough.”

Mr. Jiang, truly unable to bear the idleness any longer, perked up immediately upon hearing the idea of opening a shop.

After resting at home for a few more days and being unable to sit still, he insisted on going to explore near University City.

Anning had bought a car by then, and drove Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Jiang there. The three of them spent two days searching and eventually picked out a shop, which Anning purchased outright.

While buying the shop, Anning intended it to be under Mr. Jiang’s name, but he insisted on registering it under Anning’s name.

Later on, Anning suggested, ”How about this, consider this money as a loan from me, you can write me an IOU, and pay me back when you earn the money, and that’s it.”

Anning put the shop under Mr. Jiang’s name to give the elder something to look forward to. The newly purchased house belonged to Anning and Third, while the steamed bun shop and the old house they lived in were Eldest’s, meaning Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Jiang had no assets to their name, leaving them feeling empty. Now with this shop, they would feel more secure.

But Mr. Jiang had his own concerns.

The money for the shop was provided by Anning, so it should belong to Anning. If it were registered in his name, and he suddenly passed away, the shop would belong to all three children, which would mean Anning would be at a disadvantage.

Although Mr. Jiang had his favorites among his three daughters, when it came to significant matters, he was still fair.

After Anning mentioned the idea of a loan, Mr. Jiang thought about it for a while and then agreed.

He wrote an IOU for Anning and explained the situation to Eldest and Third, mainly that the shop was bought by Anning. Even though it was registered under his name, it still belonged to Anning. If the shop did well, and he repaid the money, the shop would belong to the three sisters. But if it did poorly and he was unable to repay, the shop would solely belong to Anning, and no one could dispute that.

Eldest, being a straightforward person, immediately agreed not to contest it.

Third, while holding Xiao Hua, laughed and said: ”Dad, you better work hard then! If the restaurant takes off, maybe you can buy us another two shops.”

This infuriated Mr. Jiang, who glared fiercely at Third: ”Why don’t you say you should earn your money to buy a shop? Always expecting handouts.”

Third just laughed with Xiao Hua in her arms.

Xiao Hua glanced at Third, seemingly lost in thought.

Mr. Jiang bought the place and really started to get busy; he and Mrs. Jiang were so occupied with renovations and gathering various materials, they hardly had time to cook anymore. They also had to find waitstaff and chefs, among other things.

By the end of the year, Mr. Jiang’s restaurant finally opened.

The design and decor of the restaurant were personally done by Mr. Jiang, featuring a Huaxia style, and he even named the place Fuman Building.

The chef came from Weixiangyuan. After Weixiangyuan was acquired, Baiwei Restaurant sent a master chef there, which made the original chefs of Weixiangyuan feel quite awkward and uncomfortable, resulting in several resignations.

The apprentices guided by Mr. Jiang were also unwilling to stay there.

After hearing that Mr. Jiang was opening a restaurant, they came to him, wanting to continue working under his guidance.

Finding waiters was easy for Mr. Jiang. Having worked at Weixiangyuan for several years, he was familiar with all the staff there and knew who performed well and who didn’t. He managed to get a few of the good ones to join him.

The Fuman Building was a two-story establishment with a backyard, occupying a substantial area. The ground floor served as the main hall, while the second floor had private rooms. The kitchen was sectioned out in the yard, and overall, it was all quite nicely organized.

Before opening, Mr. Jiang had already started advertising. He enlisted many old patrons of Weixiangyuan to help spread the word, and as soon as it opened, many diners came over.

Though the Fuman Building was owned by Mr. Jiang, Anning also contributed significantly.

During renovations, Anning checked the Feng Shui and personally adjusted several points. Before construction, she placed Magic Artifacts in the building and during the renovation, she also helped create a few signature dishes for Mr. Jiang and even revised the menu.

Most importantly, Anning had set up an Array in the room where the ingredients were stored, which greatly preserved their freshness and enhanced their flavors.

So, it wasn’t long after the opening that Fuman Building built a good reputation.

Mr. Jiang’s business thrived, and he was in high spirits every day.

Then, Anning proposed moving to a new home.

She mentioned that the new house was already nicely set up, using high-quality materials, and had been well-treated after renovations. The house had heating, which was much better than the old neighborhood, and it was more spacious, giving her an independent room after moving in.

Hearing this, Third also couldn’t wait to move.

The children wanting to move left Mr. and Mrs. Jiang without objections.

Soon, Mrs. Jiang contacted a moving company, transferred some clothes and quilts, and since there were already appliances in the new place, they didn’t need to move those. She only brought some of the kitchenware she was used to.

Moving to a new home uplifted everyone’s spirits.

Especially Mrs. Jiang, who deliberately went upstairs during the move to boast to Aunt Sun.

Aunt Sun always bragged about Liu Fang’s boyfriend, and this time, Mrs. Jiang flaunted her own daughter.

Mrs. Jiang went upstairs with a bag of sweets and some pastries.

Aunt Sun was momentarily stunned to see Mrs. Jiang.

With a smile on her face, Mrs. Jiang said, ”These are for you, take them quickly. And well, we are about to move. Our Second is capable, she made good money from her business ventures and bought us a new apartment, a four-bedroom one, which is very spacious. We’ve been renovating it and I didn’t mention it before, but now that it’s done, Second suggested we move, so I’m here to say goodbye. We’ve lived in this neighborhood for many years, and I’ll really miss our neighbors.”

Aunt Sun was completely taken aback.

Mrs. Jiang’s smile grew even wider: ”But it’s inevitable isn’t it? I would have preferred to stay here, but the kids prefer the new house. I have to go along with them. After moving, I can still come back to visit.”

Aunt Sun’s expression turned even sourer: ”Congratulations, but...”

”One of these days when you’re free, come visit my place. Not to hide it from you, but the new house was solely furnished by Second and it’s really well-done, much more spacious than here. Originally, I thought I’d spend my life in this old house, but unexpectedly in my old age, I ended up in a new home, which I never imagined.”

She patted Aunt Sun’s hand, ”This girl of ours is really capable, far surpassing any son. In my opinion, whether sons or daughters, it’s best they are capable themselves. Even if you marry well, it’s not yours to claim. Think about it, Second hasn’t even married yet and she has already bought us a house. Once she gets married, she certainly won’t skimp on helping us out since she earns a lot and can make her own decisions.”