strictlysupreme Chapter 379: Combining the Advantages of the Medical Clinic
Chapter 379: Combining the Advantages of the Medical Clinic
Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes darted around, and she suddenly said, "Fatty, how about we open a restaurant instead of a clinic?"
The fat man looked completely bewildered, his eyes wide: "A restaurant? Miss Fang, I don't understand. Aren't we supposed to be reviving the clinic?" His brows furrowed into a deep frown.
With a confident smile, Fang Xiaoxiao patiently explained, "We can make medicinal cuisine! Combining the advantages of the medical clinic, we can launch a variety of effective and delicious medicinal dishes, which will definitely attract many customers."
The fat man suddenly realized, slapped his thigh, and said excitedly, "Hey, Miss Fang, you're so clever! Okay, we'll do as you say, open a restaurant selling medicinal cuisine!"
Without further ado, Fang Xiaoxiao and Fatty embarked on a journey to find a suitable place.
On this day, the sun was scorching hot, like a furnace, making the earth seem to be smoking. Fang Xiaoxiao and Fatty walked on the busiest street in the county town. The shops on both sides of the street were lined up one after another, and the shouts and bargaining sounds rose and fell, with crowds bustling about, making it a lively scene.
"Fatty, what do you think of this shop?" Fang Xiaoxiao stopped and asked, pointing to a shop with its doors tightly closed. Her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, and her cheeks were flushed red from the sun.
The fat man looked up, examined the place carefully, shook his head, and said, "This place is too small. We won't be able to operate properly when our business gets better."
The two continued walking along the street, checking each house one by one. With each house they visited, Fang Xiaoxiao felt more expectant, while the fat man felt more hesitant.
Before they knew it, it was noon. The sun hung high in the sky, like a giant fireball, relentlessly radiating heat that made people dizzy and their throats dry. Fang Xiaoxiao and Fatty were exhausted and hungry, and their steps became heavy.
"How about we find a place to rest and get something to eat?" the fat man suggested listlessly.
Just then, Fang Xiaoxiao's gaze was drawn to a dilapidated mansion on the street corner. The mansion's gate was tightly closed, and the walls were covered with lush moss, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time. But from the outside, it appeared quite spacious.
"Fatty, how about we go take a look at that house?" Fang Xiaoxiao pointed to the house, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
The fat man looked in the direction she was pointing and frowned even more: "This looks pretty dilapidated. It'll probably cost a lot of money to repair."
Fang Xiaoxiao didn't take it seriously and walked towards the house, saying, "Let's go inside and take a look first."
The two arrived at the house, and Fang Xiaoxiao raised her hand and knocked on the door. After a while, an elderly man with gray hair and a hunched back slowly opened the door.
"Who are you looking for?" the old man asked in a hoarse voice, his cloudy eyes sweeping over Fang Xiaoxiao and the fat man.
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Grandpa, we'd like to see this house."
The old man stepped aside to let them in. The yard was overgrown with weeds, almost knee-deep, and the house looked dilapidated, with peeling paint on the doors and windows and cracks all over the walls.
The fat man kept shaking his head, saying, "This is too shabby, no way."
Fang Xiaoxiao slowly walked around the courtyard, already picturing the renovated space in her mind. She turned around and said firmly to Fatty, "Fatty, I think this place is great. Although it's dilapidated now, with proper renovations, it can definitely become a fantastic restaurant. Plus, it's spacious enough for us to decorate."
The fat man was still undecided, his face full of hesitation: "This..."
Fang Xiaoxiao continued to persuade him, "Fatty, believe me, we will definitely be able to turn this place into the most popular restaurant in Dianchi County." Her eyes were full of confidence and determination.
Finally, the fat man was persuaded by Fang Xiaoxiao and gritted his teeth, saying, "Okay, I'll do as you say!"
In the days that followed, they hired craftsmen, and the clanging and hammering echoed throughout the house. Fang Xiaoxiao personally designed the layout of the restaurant, meticulously considering every detail; Pei Yan helped supervise the progress of the project, being meticulous in every aspect; and Fang Rourou was in charge of preparing the ingredients for the medicinal cuisine, keeping herself extremely busy.
After a period of hard work, the restaurant was finally renovated. On the opening day, the restaurant was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, and was bustling with activity.
"I hope our restaurant will have a prosperous business!" Fang Xiaoxiao looked at the lively scene, her heart filled with anticipation.
After the restaurant opened, business boomed. Every day, just as dawn broke, long queues of customers would form outside the restaurant, eagerly waiting. Once the doors opened, the lively scene unfolded like a vivid painting.
On this bright and sunny day, a gentle breeze was blowing. The governor himself came to offer his congratulations with gifts. He was dressed in a magnificent official robe, exuding an air of grandeur, and was followed by a group of imposing attendants.
"I've heard this medicinal cuisine restaurant is unique, and seeing it today, it truly is extraordinary," the governor said with a smile to Fang Xiaoxiao and the others.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others were filled with trepidation and hurriedly stepped forward respectfully, their faces full of flattery and surprise.
However, amidst this peaceful and festive atmosphere, a sudden commotion erupted. The son of Wang Dafu, a wealthy merchant from Dianchi County, led a group of arrogant servants, barging into the restaurant.
His round, chubby face was full of arrogance, his eyes were wide like copper bells, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "What kind of lousy medicinal cuisine is this? It's all bullshit!"
That shout was like a bombshell, instantly shattering the previously harmonious atmosphere. The customers who were enjoying their food stopped eating and turned their curious gazes in that direction.
Just then, the detestable Li Laoliu appeared like a ghost. A gloating smile was on his thin face as he sarcastically remarked, "I told you this restaurant wouldn't last long. Look, someone's come looking for trouble."
Upon seeing this, the surrounding crowd immediately gathered around, whispering and pointing, their eyes wide as if watching a wonderful show.
Fang Xiaoxiao's anger flared up instantly when she saw the two troublemakers. Her beautiful eyes flashed with fury, and she clenched her teeth, wishing she could kick them out immediately. But she quickly calmed down, secretly plotting how to punish these two arrogant fools.
She took a deep breath, and a calm smile suddenly appeared on her face. She said slowly, "Since you two think our medicinal cuisine is not good, I have a Gastrodia elata medicinal cuisine here with unique effects. Whoever is willing to try it will receive five hundred taels of silver."