I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 502: Displaced Anger_1

Chapter 502: Chapter 502: Displaced Anger_1

When Mr. Zhang saw the manager’s face starting to show hesitation, he grew very worried. Was the manager really about to fire him? Despite previous assurances that there would be no issues, he couldn’t help but be extremely anxious and started fidgeting with his fingers on the side.

At this point, the manager was also feeling a bit angry. What was going on with this other manager? Was he threatening him in front of everyone else? Couldn’t he have discussed whatever he needed to say in private? Either deal with the matter concerning Mr. Zhang in private and decide how to handle him.

Under the clear sky, was he using the woman who supposedly wanted to recruit him to say such things? Did he truly intend to lure him away with the promise of a higher salary?

The more the manager thought about it, the angrier he became. He started to feel like it wasn’t just about Mr. Zhang anymore, but it had become a matter that tapped into his own authority. He felt the other manager was threatening him, and that if he didn’t make a choice, he would resign and not work in this place anymore. There was a bit of anger in his heart.

"Are you threatening me?" the manager blurted out, obviously intending to show favoritism toward Mr. Zhang.

"Enough of this. That’s just how restaurants operate. You might as well come work with me. With me, you’ll definitely get to enjoy the good life. I’ve already seen your talent. Just one word, do you want to join me or not? If you do, leave now, no need to dilly-dally here." Kang Yue was very generous in showing off the resources she could offer.

"Hey, hey, don’t tell me this was all your scheme, causing trouble here just to poach my staff? You’re taking it a bit too far as a customer, aren’t you? I don’t welcome troublesome customers like you for long. Get out, and don’t you disrupt my business here."

The manager now saw that something was not right and wouldn’t allow these people to keep causing a ruckus; it would only damage his reputation. Kang Yue observed the flustered state of the manager and could tell that he must have thought she was bluffing.

After all, who would take in a manager just like that without seeing their capabilities first? No one would do that without being certain of their abilities. But Kang Yue liked to gamble, betting on whether this person could bring her even a little bit of advantage.

The manager, seeing the current situation and realizing that the restaurant had already turned into this mess and that his contract was almost up anyway, thought it might be the right time to turn his back on the dark and toward the light. He felt that there was no prospect of advancement in this restaurant, having worked hard to improve it, yet some still hoped to see it fail.

Despite his best efforts, the constant trouble at the restaurant meant that even he couldn’t save it, so it seemed better just to leave. He no longer wanted to deal with the mess in Guangzhou, so he decided to trust in the woman before him just this once. Trusting his own judgment, he nodded solemnly and said:

"Miss, I felt there was something different about you when I saw you earlier. Now I am willing to follow you. Whether I’ll have a prosperous future, I won’t set my hopes too high. Some things are gained through one’s own efforts, and I believe that with you, I will surely be able to enjoy the finer things."

This statement amused everyone present. It turned out that in the midst of watching this drama unfold, they also got to witness the poaching of an employee, which everyone found quite interesting. The manager was nearly infuriated to death. After all, wasn’t the whole incident because of Mr. Zhang? And Mr. Zhang, seeing things turn out this way, felt somewhat at a loss, as if he had unwittingly caused a big problem.

Watching the manager’s face turn unsightly, he tried to minimize his presence, feeling that after everything blew over, the manager would definitely come to him in a rage.

"You can’t just up and leave. Have you forgotten our contract? You signed for five years, and it’s only been four. You’ve just started to make this restaurant flourish; do you think leaving now is fair to all the hard work you’ve put in? What if the restaurant closes down after you leave? You would just betray the results of your years of effort like that," the manager said, realizing the young man was serious and finally softened his tone, hoping that his words would be taken to heart, leaving room for a possible turnaround.

But how could there be an easy way to turn things around? If the manager dared to say those words, it must have been after careful consideration; he wouldn’t have said it lightly. The manager was trying to salvage the situation, simply because there wasn’t a suitable replacement at the moment, and without a good manager, the restaurant would quickly fall into ruin.

This was why he was desperately trying to retain him, a situation he saw all too clearly. There was no point in saying more; the decision had been made, and there was no longer any reason to discuss it.

"Although I do have some affection for this restaurant, it’s just too chaotic here; I really can’t manage it any longer. See how many vested interests there are around here. I’m just an ordinary worker, unable to make certain decisions. However, after I finish my work, the restaurant improves, and you clearly don’t care.

So, I can’t continue to stay here. Go ahead and find someone suitable to replace me. Our contract is nearly up," the manager said, then stood still, apparently not wanting to speak any further.

Seeing that his words were futile, the manager could only give a thumbs-up and say, "Manager, you’re really something now, to speak so frankly." The manager didn’t say anything more.

Mr. Zhang, afraid to speak up in front of the manager and with most present being customers one couldn’t afford to offend, could only take out his frustration on Mr. Zhang the waiter by pointing at him and barking, "Come with me, I want to see exactly what you’ve done. Stop playing the victim here; do you think I don’t know what you’re like?

I’ve let things slide on account of the supervisor several times, but now you’ve completely trampled on my interests. You must give me an explanation. If you can’t provide a suitable one, then pack your things and leave. I don’t lack for a waiter like you who’s constantly causing problems here.

What, do you think this place is your home? To even be allowed to work here is already an immense favor. How much more do you want? Greedy people like you are truly nauseating."

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