Country Love: My stepmother, Yang Xiaoyan, told me to tone it down.

Xiao Meng was speechless.

So much stuff, it'll cost a fortune. Even if you had the money, you couldn't build it like this.

"It won't cost much, don't worry."

The owner smiled and interjected, "There are private rooms inside, quiet and undisturbed."

"The lobby is fine."

Xiao Meng said cautiously.

She had only known Xu Hui for a short time and was hesitant to spend time alone with him.

Xu Hui didn't care; he was fine with eating anywhere as long as the cashback was right.

It takes a while.

A table full of food was served.

"Eat up, I can't finish it all by myself."

Xu Hui urged Xiao Meng to start eating.

"Eh!"

Xiao Meng felt uneasy.

Acting as a guide for others but then letting them eat at such a shady restaurant is tantamount to dereliction of duty.

Just wait, the meal will definitely cost a fortune in a moment.

I ruined Hui Ge's life!

Xu Hui was really hungry, so he ate the vegetables and drank the soup in big gulps.

Regardless of the price, the food tastes alright.

Not a moment.

The restaurant owner delivered a bouquet of roses.

"This is?"

Xu Hui was confused.

"Couples who make a purchase at our store will receive a free bouquet of roses—it's a gift for you!"

The boss said.

The owner felt bad that he might have to charge an exorbitant bill for the meal, so he sent flowers to comfort him.

"we are not……"

"Thank you, boss. I wish you booming business. Go on with your work!"

Xiao Meng was about to explain when Xu Hui interrupted her.

The money spent on flowers will definitely be reflected in the food.

Xu Hui was very happy!

This way, the cashback will be even higher.

"Brother Hui, I can't accept the flowers, we're not in a relationship..."

As soon as the boss left, Xiao Meng hurriedly said.

"Xiao Meng, you're getting a bouquet of flowers for free, why don't you want it? Take it."

Xu Hui stuffed it into Xiao Meng's hand.

at last.

After finishing their meal, the two went to the front desk to pay the bill.

"So expensive?"

Looking at the bill, Xiao Meng exclaimed in surprise.

1800 yuan?

Many restaurants do not have menus or clearly display prices.

When customers arrive, they are led to the refrigerated display case, fish tank, or vegetable shelf, where their food is cooked to order.

This provides room for maneuver.

"You're a shady business, making money without any conscience!!"

Xiao Meng said angrily.

She usually sells tofu in the village, earning only a few dozen yuan a day.

Now, a meal costs 1800 yuan. Isn't that ripping people off?

"And I don't want these flowers anymore!"

As if the flowers were burning hot, Xiao Meng quickly placed them on the table.

Is there something wrong with the bill?

Xu Hui, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

"Absolutely no problem. We have purchase prices for all our ingredients. If you don't believe me, I'll show you our accounting books. Even if the industry and commerce officials come, we'll still be in the right!"

"If you don't have enough money on you, I have a phone number here, and you can have your friend bring it over."

"Sincerity can move mountains. We all hope to have repeat customers, and we won't do business recklessly!"

The boss spoke eloquently and fluently.

"Brother Hui, I told you not to come, but you wouldn't listen. Now look what happened."

Xiao Meng said dejectedly.

"There's definitely something wrong with your price!!"

Xu Hui was displeased and said.

"To be honest, this meal cost was already discounted for you; otherwise, it would have been even more."

The boss is pretending to be kind.

"How much are your rent, utilities, and labor costs?"

Why are you asking this?

The boss frowned; it seemed he was preparing to settle accounts and calculate the restaurant's profits.

"What I mean is, everyone works hard to earn money..."

"Yes, nobody's money grows on trees, how can you just say how much it is?!"

Before Xu Hui could finish speaking, Xiao Meng interrupted to chime in.

"How about this, give me a discount of 200, at least 1600, no less and we're not talking."

The boss said resolutely.

Snapped!

Sudden.

Xu Hui slammed his hand on the table, making a crisp sound.

It startled the boss.

"What do you want?"

Seeing Xu Hui's muscular physique, his T-shirt stretched taut, it was clear he couldn't win a one-on-one fight.

The boss looked frightened, took out his phone, and prepared to call for backup.

"What I want to say is that making money is not easy for anyone, especially for those of you in the service industry."

"Rent, utilities, labor—which of these doesn't cost money?"

"I work from dawn till dusk every day, worrying and toiling away, and only earn this little bit!!"

"I just want to ask one question: why are you giving me a discount?"

"What's even more outrageous is that they give you two discounts. Is your labor so cheap?"

Xu Hui questioned.

Boss: "Huh??"

Wang Xiaomeng: "Huh???"

The two were completely baffled; this person's thought process was rather peculiar.

He's not quite like a normal person!

"Brother Hui, you just came back from abroad, you don't know the situation in China..."

Wang Xiaomeng wanted to pull Xu Hui aside so he wouldn't be taken advantage of.

"Xiao Meng, just give us whatever amount is due. We can't take advantage of them!"