The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1524 Since ancient times, deep feelings have been hurt by separation4

Chapter 1524: 1524 Since ancient times, deep feelings have been hurt by separation4

"Hmph, you wish, who’s jealous!" Tao Meijiao denied stubbornly, like a duck that wouldn’t admit its death.

"Son-in-law, now that you’ve married into the Tao family, you shouldn’t keep thinking about Su Qingyue." Master Tao’s expression darkened as well.

Xiao Yishan’s resolute face stiffened slightly, "Father-in-law, rest assured, I have long stopped thinking about Yue’er. But after all, I lived with Yue’er in the same household for a while, and she has shown me kindness. If it hadn’t been for her, I would have died after being bitten by a snake in the mountains and then breaking my leg from falling down a slope. One must not be ungrateful. Nowadays, I just want to live a good life with Meijiao."

"That’s good to hear," Master Tao’s mind was put at ease. During these days, his son-in-law had been diligently managing the Tao Mansion’s business and had shown no intention of appropriating the Tao family estate for himself, which satisfied him.

In this period, Xiao Yishan had been fiercely protective of Tao Meijiao, so she knew her husband was sincere and her mood softened, "Husband, you’re right. One cannot forget a benevolence. However, compared to life itself... like father said, even if we disregard the entire Tao family, we must consider the child in my womb. It’s just unfortunate for Qingyue."

A flicker of struggle crossed Xiao Yishan’s eyes, but he still accompanied his wife back to the side room.

From then on, it seemed the Tao family and Yue’er were completely unrelated.

The next day, Su Qingyue didn’t wake up until noon. After having lunch, the restaurant’s Shopkeeper, Chen Jie, came seeking an audience outside her door.

Chen Jie had been personally hired by Su Qingyue, doubling as Shopkeeper and Accountant.

Su Qingyue entertained him in the Qin Garden courtyard, "Manager Chen, what brings you here?"

Chen Jie hesitantly placed the account book on the table, "Shopkeeper lady, today when we opened, our restaurant was eerily quiet. Not only did the guests staying at the restaurant leave overnight yesterday, but several waiters also quit. Since we’ve opened this morning, not a single customer has come in. In addition, the vegetable farmers and dry goods suppliers with whom our restaurant used to collaborate said they won’t supply us anymore. They all heard about you driving out the Master of the Xiao Family yesterday and fear repercussions if they continue to cooperate with us."

Su Qingyue flipped through the account book to review the accounts. Up until today, ever since the restaurant opened, it had been bustling with high-profile guests and the guest rooms were always fully booked; she had reaped considerable profits.

"Business went from booming to desolate within just a day; it is indeed hard to adjust to," Chen Jie said with a grave expression, "Shopkeeper lady, since you’ve offended the Master of the Xiao Family, I’m afraid... our business might not be able to continue..."

"Is that so," Su Qingyue responded indifferently, "Manager Chen, are you also ready to resign?"

Chen Jie looked deeply apologetic, "Shopkeeper lady, you’re perceptive and I won’t hide it from you. Early this morning, the Master of the Xiao Family posted a notice at the town’s government office prohibiting anyone from patronizing the New Moon Restaurant, New Moon Cake House, and New Moon Medicine Hall. Anyone who does would be seen as an enemy of the Xiao Family. The waiters have already quit one after another. I have elderly to care for and young ones to support. As a humble citizen, I dare not get involved in anything related to the Xiao Family."

"I understand your predicament, Manager Chen," Su Qingyue gestured and Maid Yinzhu brought out a tray filled with silver ingots and silver notes.

"Many people have come to resign today, and my young Lady didn’t try to retain any of them, approving all requests," Yinzhu explained, "Manager Chen, please come with me to the hall where all workers waiting to quit are gathered. By my young Lady’s orders, I will now settle all your wages."

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