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Jiang Man and Wang Xiu's meticulously managed "Juxiangge" restaurant quickly gained fame in the town thanks to its home-style and delicious dishes and warm and thoughtful service, and its business became increasingly prosperous.

Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight fall on the streets of the town, the kitchen of "Juxiangge" is already bustling with activity.

Wang Xiu skillfully chopped the fresh ingredients, while Jiang Man methodically prepared various seasonings. They were making thorough preparations for the busy day that was about to begin.

As time went on, more and more pedestrians appeared on the streets, and the restaurants gradually welcomed their first customers.

"Boss, one order of their signature braised pork belly, and some stir-fried vegetables, quick!"

A regular customer walked into the restaurant and called out familiarly. Jiang Man smiled and replied, "Okay, just a moment, it'll be ready soon!"

In the kitchen, the flames on the stove roared as Wang Xiu quickly stir-fried the dishes in the wok. Before long, steaming, fragrant dishes were served to the guests.

At lunchtime, the restaurant was packed and bustling with activity. Diners enjoyed the delicious food and praised the dishes highly.

"This braised pork is cooked to perfection. It's fatty but not greasy, and melts in your mouth. I always order it every time I come here."

"And this shredded pork with garlic sauce is authentic, sour and spicy, and so delicious that you can never get tired of it." Hearing the guests' praise, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu's faces were filled with proud smiles.

However, the increasing popularity of "Juxiangge" inevitably aroused the jealousy of its peers.

At the other end of the town, there is a restaurant called "Yuelai Restaurant". The owner, Li Fu, has always had a fairly good business, but since "Juxiang Pavilion" opened, his restaurant has seen a significant decrease in customers.

Seeing the bustling crowds at "Juxiang Pavilion" every day, Li Fu was filled with jealousy and resentment.

"Hmph, what could be so special about their little restaurant? They must have used some underhanded methods to steal my business."

Li Fu said indignantly to the shop assistants. The assistants looked at each other, but dared not say anything.

Li Fu became increasingly angry and decided to find a way to cause trouble for "Juxiang Pavilion".

One day at noon, when "Juxiangge" was at its busiest, several strangely dressed people walked into the restaurant.

As soon as they entered, they shouted, "What kind of lousy restaurant is this? The hygiene is substandard, how can the food be good?"

Upon hearing the noise, Jiang Man quickly came out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "Guests, if there's anything you're not satisfied with, please let me know, and we'll definitely improve."

The leader glanced sideways at Jiang Man and said, "Improve? Your restaurant doesn't look hygienic at all. Who knows what ingredients you use? Is the food even edible?"

As he spoke, he deliberately knocked the bowls and chopsticks off the table.

The other customers in the restaurant looked on in surprise, and the originally lively atmosphere instantly became tense.

Jiang Man knew in her heart that someone was deliberately trying to cause trouble, but she remained calm and said, "Our restaurant has always paid great attention to hygiene and the quality of ingredients. The ingredients are purchased fresh every day. If you don't believe me, you can go to the kitchen and take a look."

Just then, Wang Xiu came out of the kitchen, holding a stack of ingredient purchase orders and hygiene inspection certificates. She said righteously, "Our restaurant is a legitimate business with all the necessary permits and records of the source of our ingredients. If you cause trouble, we won't be polite." The troublemakers were taken aback by Jiang Man and Wang Xiu's composure and were momentarily at a loss.

They exchanged glances and were about to continue their disturbance when a voice suddenly came from the restaurant entrance: "What are you doing?" Everyone turned around and saw that it was a police officer from the nearby police station.

It turned out that a customer in the restaurant had seen some trouble and quietly called the police. The police officer entered the restaurant and asked sternly, "What happened?"

Jiang Man recounted the entire incident in detail. After listening, the police officer sternly told the troublemakers, "You are disturbing public order. Come with us to the police station."

Seeing that things were not going well, the troublemakers slunk away with the police.

Despite this incident, Juxiang Pavilion's business was not significantly affected. On the contrary, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu's calm handling of the situation earned them more praise and trust from customers.

However, Jiang Man knew that this incident was just the beginning, and the jealousy and competition from his peers might bring even more trouble.

In order to cope with various possible situations, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu decided to further improve the quality and service of the restaurant.

They not only added new dishes, but also renovated the restaurant's environment to allow customers to dine in a more comfortable setting.

At the same time, they also strengthened their interaction with customers, frequently collecting customer opinions and suggestions to continuously improve the dishes and services.

Meanwhile, Li Fu was somewhat frightened when he learned that the people he had sent to cause trouble had been taken away by the police, but his jealousy still made him unwilling to give up.

He began spreading rumors behind the scenes about "Juxiangge," saying that the ingredients at "Juxiangge" were not fresh and that they used inferior seasonings, etc.

These rumors spread like wildfire through the town, and some people who were unaware of the truth began to doubt "Juxiang Pavilion," which affected the restaurant's business.

After learning of these rumors, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu did not remain silent. They decided to take the initiative to dispel customers' doubts.

Jiang Man contacted local media and invited them to conduct on-site interviews at the restaurant, showcasing the restaurant's ingredient sourcing channels, kitchen hygiene, and food preparation process.

In the interview, Jiang Man sincerely said, "We have always adhered to the principle of honest operation and are dedicated to providing customers with delicious and healthy meals. These rumors are slander against us, but we believe that as long as we continue to do our best, our customers will see our sincerity."

Wang Xiu posted a notice at the restaurant entrance detailing the source and quality assurance of the ingredients, and welcoming customers to supervise at any time.

At the same time, they also launched some promotional activities to attract customers to come and taste the food, proving the quality of "Juxiangge" dishes with practical actions.

Thanks to Jiang Man and Wang Xiu's efforts, customers gradually learned the truth, and their trust in "Juxiang Pavilion" was gradually restored. Those who had previously believed the rumors also gave Jiang Man and Wang Xiu thumbs up after personally tasting the dishes at "Juxiang Pavilion."

The business of "Juxiang Pavilion" has not only recovered to its former prosperity, but is even more thriving than before.

Li Fu, seeing that his actions had not achieved the desired effect and had instead made "Juxiang Pavilion" even more famous, was filled with regret.

He finally realized that competing through unfair means was unsustainable; only by relying on his own strength and operating with integrity could he establish himself in the market. (End of Chapter)