Chapter 1780 - 1779: The Shop Owner

"Guest, we're not tempting you to commit a crime. Our purpose is to help you relax, pass the time, and make your busy work less tiring. How could you think of me like that?"

The waiter was on the verge of shedding a couple of tears to show his innocence.

"Thanks for that, but..."

Tang Rao was about to continue speaking when he suddenly spotted a figure gliding in from outside—a figure so fresh and refined that missing it would leave him with lifelong regret.

"But I think you have a point, so I'll follow your advice and sit here a bit longer."

To get a clear look at a woman, Tang Rao could abandon all principles and constraints, being recklessly uninhibited for once.

"Guest, will you be needing a private room or would you prefer a seat in the main hall?"

Having secured the business, the waiter's demeanor was anything but tearful; his heart was racing with excitement.

He even had a clear idea of what to recommend to Tang Rao for consumption, thinking it through thoroughly.

"Let's go with a private room. By the way, is that woman one of your girls here?"

Tang Rao pointed at the figure that had just walked past, and the waiter immediately understood who Tang Rao was talking about.

"No, she's the owner of the shop."

What?

The owner is a woman and so beautiful?

No wonder the business is so good; there's a beautiful boss backing the place.

"Your boss is quite pretty. Can you help me invite her over for a drink?"

Tang Rao never hid his intentions—most people who came here had similar thoughts. Some liked to keep them secret, while others preferred to express them.

"Guest, you're putting me in a difficult spot. Our boss never entertains guests, not even the Northern Island Master, let alone you."

Even well-known figures can't see their boss, so how could someone like Tang Rao, unknown and insignificant?

"Northern Island Master? Are you saying my father-in-law also wants to meet your boss?"

Tang Rao felt like he'd uncovered a huge secret—his father-in-law was interested in the shop owner and wanted to meet her? If Bei Lin found out that her father had such thoughts, there's no telling if she'd have a huge argument with him.

After all, her mother was still alive and treated her father well—person to person, heart to heart. If her dad wronged her mom, as her daughter, she would definitely stand up for her.

No, this can't be shared—absolutely not. Holding onto this secret is like holding a major leverage against Beiyuan, so there's no worry it won't be useful for future threats.

Hahaha, this trip turned out quite profitable.

Not to mention finding a woman, just the information alone is worth a lot.

"Is the Northern Island Master your father-in-law? You might want to blow your own horn even bigger; do you actually dare to say such things? Better be careful not to get us small-time workers caught in a web if there's any retaliation."

He only ever thought of himself, this kind of person deserved to be a waiter forever.

Tang Rao thought this but didn't let a single foolish word slip from his mouth.

"No worries. I liked your scoop earlier. Now, please get your boss to come over immediately, or I'll go find my father-in-law and tell him this news came from you. If he wants revenge or plans to do something to you, don't blame me for not warning you earlier."

Tang Rao was never worried the waiter wouldn't go—after all, he's in control, and even if the waiter didn't go, he wouldn't be on the losing side.

"Why do you enjoy threatening people so much? Let me tell you, our boss truly won't come out to entertain. Just give up on that idea."

Out of ten people who come here, at least seven or eight are for their boss, and those wanting to drink with her are numerous. But truly, there's not been a single one successful so far.

"Are you going or not? If you won't, I'll go myself!"

If Tang Rao went personally, the waiter would just become a figurehead, and whatever happened afterward with Tang Rao, the consequences would be beyond his control.

"I'll go, but I can only say I'll try. Whether or not it's effective, you might as well leave it to fate. If it fails, don't use this to threaten me again!"

If he had known the deal was so tricky, the waiter would rather not have accepted Tang Rao's business—a pity it's easy to invite the gods but hard to send them away. Tang Rao was already seated and held leverage against Beiyuan; not inviting their shop owner for a drink would seem regretful.

The waiter quickly ran towards the direction of their boss—luckily she hadn't gone far, so catching up didn't take much time.

He found the boss and mentioned someone wanting to meet her, and the woman almost laughed aloud.

Yet another oblivious person wanting to see her.

How many is this already? To avoid offending people and affecting business, the woman initially instructed attendants to serve refusals in a diplomatic manner. Later, as more people showed favor, she had advised the attendants not to comply with unreasonable requests anymore—especially curious individuals seeking encounters, what would she be then? A hostess?

Some things are best left unsaid; the woman was concise with the waiter, leaving room for his interpretation and performance.

"Of course, I promised not to threaten you and I definitely won't!"

Not threatening, he was merely deceiving the waiter.

When the waiter managed to invite their boss over, Tang Rao would then leak some unfriendly topics to Bei Lin—no worries that the woman involved with Beiyuan wouldn't face trouble.

The waiter was swift like a gust of wind, and soon Tang Rao saw someone standing beside him.

Previously, he only caught a glimpse of a back figure; upon seeing her face, Tang Rao finally understood why even Beiyuan would want to meet her.

No one could resist such a beautiful woman.

Those who could resist, generally weren't typical men.

"Guest, this is our shop owner. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

The waiter was curious why the boss, who previously wouldn't show no matter what, suddenly came out tonight.

"You may leave."

It wasn't Tang Rao who spoke, but their stunningly beautiful boss.