The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 287 Do Men Turn Bad When They Have Money?
The city has a strong commercial atmosphere and a lax curfew, especially before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Therefore, it is common for many shops to stay open until midnight.

The entire Pearl Lane was brightly lit every night, and the shouts and calls could continue until dawn.

Peach Blossom Dessert Shop was just opened for the first time, so it should have been open until very late.

However, due to the overwhelming popularity of the business, by the time the lanterns were lit, there wasn't a single crumb left of all the pastries at Peach Blossom Dessert Shop.

Under the guidance of Chen Su-fen and Chef Song, the baking room was so busy that sparks flew everywhere, and by night everyone's hands and feet were sore and numb.

The other guys were also running around so busy that they didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.

Tong Huaqiong thought to herself that if fitness trackers existed in this era, they would show an average of 30,000 steps per person.

Tong Huaqiong stopped the business, checked the accounts, and was so happy she couldn't stop smiling.

This signifies that Peach Blossom Desserts have achieved an initial victory in the capital city.

Tong Huaqiong ordered the fire in the baking room to be turned off and everyone to gather in the front hall.

"Luckily we have this egg-beating tool at home, otherwise stirring with chopsticks would have been exhausting," a baker said to Chef Song, rubbing his sore arms.

"So our work is relatively easy. We're tired because business is good, not because of making pastries." Master Song took the opportunity to share his values.

"I'm not afraid of being tired. I just hope that our Peach Blossom Dessert Shop will have such good business every day." The only female baker turned off the oven and said to Chen Sufeng.

Everyone took off their masks, washed their hands, untied their aprons, and came to the front hall.

Looking at the respectfully lined-up workers, Tong Huaqiong first gave a speech, reviewing the results.

"Everyone has worked hard today, so each of you will receive an extra 500 coins as a bonus."

Good performance is rewarded; this is Tong Huaqiong's consistent principle in running the shop.

Especially in the prefectural city, where the competition is so fierce, these workers have no trouble finding a way out. Only when the salary and bonuses are among the best in the industry will they be willing to follow you wholeheartedly.

The guys cheered when they heard there was a bonus to be won.

They were initially worried that Peach Blossom Desserts might be deserted on its opening day, but to their surprise, so many customers came on the first day of business.

There were ordinary people, students from Wanliu Academy, and maids, servants, and young men from wealthy families.

Even the wealthy businessman, Mr. Lu, personally came to cut the ribbon.

Not only that, but Lord Yao also came to show his support.

Lord Yao did not come in person, but his steward was recognized while queuing.

Everyone naturally assumed that Lord Yao's steward represented Lord Yao himself.

What does this mean? It means that Peach Blossom Desserts not only has the backing of Old Master Lu, but also the favor of the Prefect.

The peach blossom dessert business is set for the future.

As working people, who doesn't want their employer's shop to do well? Only when the employer's shop does well can they earn money.

Moreover, the employer was fair in rewarding and punishing; as long as you worked hard, you would receive bonuses in addition to your wages.

"Thank you, boss!"

"Thank you, boss!"

Tong Huaqiong believes that bonuses should be paid out immediately to motivate everyone to work harder.

She had the accountant prepare the red envelope.

At this moment, the accountant handed the red envelopes to Tong Huaqiong with both hands, and Tong Huaqiong distributed them to the shop assistants one by one.

The workers, beaming with joy, thanked Tong Huaqiong profusely as they received their red envelopes. After distributing the bonuses, Tong Huaqiong specifically praised the bakers in the bakery.

The baking room deserves the most credit; it kept burning non-stop from morning till night, ensuring speed and, more importantly, consistent product output.

The bakers in the entire workshop felt proud to receive special praise from Tong Huaqiong.

The baking chef, who had initially thought his arms were too tired to work the next day, suddenly became incredibly energetic.

"Also," Tong Huaqiong said with a smile, "I've already booked a banquet at the restaurant for everyone. Relax tonight. After today, everyone can get back to work tomorrow."

Everyone was overjoyed to hear that there would be a banquet, and they all expressed their determination to work hard and live up to Tong Huaqiong's trust in them.

After the celebration banquet, Tong Huaqiong returned to her hotel to rest.

Just as she was about to lie down, Gu Taohua pushed the door open and came in, saying, "Mother, Second Sister-in-law and Second Brother are arguing."

Gu Taohua couldn't sleep, so she went out to look at the lights. As she passed by Gu Dashu and Liu Yue'e's room, she heard arguing and Liu Yue'e sobbing inside.

She felt that as a young woman, she was not someone to be easily persuaded, so she went to her own mother for advice.

Tong Huaqiong frowned and said, "You must have misheard me?"

Gu Dashu and Liu Yue'e are young and have always had a good relationship. They haven't seen each other for almost a month, so they must be making the most of their time to pour out their hearts to each other now that they've met. Gu Taohua, being a young girl, doesn't understand and thinks her brother and sister-in-law are fighting.

Gu Taohua said, "I didn't mishear, Second Sister-in-law is crying. Mother, I heard that Second Brother has turned bad, that he has a wild woman outside."

Upon hearing the words "wild woman," Tong Huaqiong jumped out of bed.

How could she forget that Gu Dashu had a house full of beautiful women after he became rich in his previous life?

Although Tong Huaqiong often thought Liu Yue'e was stupid and sometimes didn't like her, she was very good to Gu Dashu. If Gu Dashu dared to have any ulterior motives outside, Tong Huaqiong would definitely not let him off the hook.

No wonder! She said that Liu Yue'e's eyes were red the morning after she arrived in the prefectural city. It turned out that Gu Dashu had fallen for someone else.

Poor second son's wife, she endured so much these past two days. Today, she greeted customers with great enthusiasm all day long, only to explode after the shop opened.

She decided to seek justice for the second son's wife.

If Gu Dashu really had a "wild woman" outside, she would smash his head, remove him from his position as manager, and drag him home to feed the pigs.

When Tong Huaqiong and Gu Taohua arrived at the door of the second son's room, they indeed heard Liu Yue'e sobbing.

Liu Yue'e cried as she said, "Gu Dashu, you heartless man! I eloped with you, my reputation ruined, and this is how you treat me? You still say you have no ulterior motives. When we came out of the restaurant, that girl named Qianqian was tugging at your sleeve, and she even called you Brother Dashu. Why didn't she tug at other people's sleeves?"

"Now that you've arrived in the prefectural city, you're the manager, the second young master of the Gu family. You're quite the big shot, no wonder even the girls at Tianxiang Pavilion are smiling at you and tugging at your clothes. Tell me the truth, how many times have you been to Tianxiang Pavilion? How much money did you spend on Miss Qianqian?"

Liu Yue'e's voice was broken; you could tell she was heartbroken.

Gu Taohua's blood was boiling as she listened.

Is it true that men become bad when they have money?

My second brother has only been in the prefectural city for a few days and he's already learned how to frequent brothels.

"Mother, I want to smash Second Brother's head."

Gu Taohua's fingers clenched so tightly they made a snapping sound.

Tong Huaqiong, her face grim, pushed open the room door.

“Gu Dashu, I thought you had learned your lesson, but not only have you not learned anything, you’ve also learned to be cunning. I brought you to the prefectural city to open a shop, not for you to have a life of pleasure. You shameless thing, you’ve gone astray as soon as you have a few coins in your hands, and you’ve even learned to frequent brothels.”

"I'd rather have given birth to a piece of barbecued pork than you. I'll beat you to death, you shameless bastard."

Tong Huaqiong saw Liu Yue'e crying so hard that her hairpins and jewelry were scattered, while Gu Dashu sat to the side with his neck stiff.

She was furious and started hitting Gu Dashu.