Chapter 1835 - 1921: Acerbic and Mean-Spirited
This is quite an obvious truth. The waiter claims to be the top waiter at Imperial Chef Restaurant, responsible for two relatively high-end dining rooms. Ordinarily, people without money won’t come to dine here, as it’s generally high-spending. Yet, today, he could have made thousands in tips, but ended up losing his share of consumption due to these two migrant workers. How could he feel good about this?
So, the woman naturally didn’t show any kind face to Su Xuan and Dong Jianwen, having lost at least 1,000 yuan in income for no reason at all. Of course, this woman was quite unhappy.
Even worse, these two took forever to order, and Dong Jianwen even asked for Erguotou, which angered this top-notch waiter, who then started swearing directly. Unfortunately, Dong Jianwen accidentally broke a tall wine glass, which was just what he was hoping for.
"You really dare to open your mouth. Is this how your hotel serves people?"
Su Xuan felt overwhelmed by this special treatment, thinking it was really ridiculous. He once thought he would receive some special treatment, but now realizes that the treatment really is special indeed.
"How did I serve you? You bumpkins couldn’t afford it, yet you ordered this room. And I also told you, if you don’t compensate for the glass, don’t even think about leaving the hotel!"
This woman was also quite sour and harsh.
"You’re freaking insane, call your manager over!"
Su Xuan was also angry. Damn, there’s been a lot of this condescending behavior lately. It’s the first time he’s encountered such arrogance. Su Xuan really didn’t expect so many troubles when he just wanted to have a meal. Originally intending to catch up with an old comrade, in a great mood to enjoy a good meal, this immediately ruined his appetite.
"Su Xuan, why not just let it be? More trouble means bigger headaches. I can compensate!"
Dong Jianwen was worried that Su Xuan might get into trouble, knowing he’s just a contractor head.
"It’s fine. This isn’t a matter of avoiding trouble. Today, I must clear up why this tall glass is so expensive!"
Su Xuan sneered coldly.
"Our manager won’t appear just because you demand it. Bumpkin, pay up!"
The woman was indeed aggressive.
"Will you bring him or not? If you don’t, believe me, I’ll smash your restaurant!"
Su Xuan yelled in anger. Damn it, aren’t they being too arrogant? If it weren’t for Tang Zhenwei’s respect, Su Xuan would have torn the place apart; Imperial Chef Restaurant meant nothing.
"Humph, you dare? Just you wait. Want to see our manager, do you? Fine, I’ll call him now, don’t regret it later!"
The woman spoke and angrily walked away.
"Bro, let’s just drop it; we can’t fight toe-to-toe with them. We’ll just suffer in the end!"
Dong Jianwen hoped to avoid trouble, acknowledging even if you’re right, sometimes it’s futile. Therefore, he didn’t want Su Xuan to take risks.
"It’s alright; the boss himself needs me anyway. I’d like to see how he perceives my money!"
Su Xuan laughed coldly. Meanwhile, the award-winning waiter reached the manager’s office, speaking in a peculiar tone.
"Manager... a group of bumpkins in the 888 room broke a wine glass and even said they’d smash our shop. You better go check it out!"
"What, such a thing? Aren’t they tired of living!"
The manager shouted angrily. This manager was Lin Feng, Tang Zhenwei’s brother-in-law, who wielded immense power at this hotel, quite a powerhouse. Lin Feng was never kind-hearted, exploiting Tang Zhenwei for a lot of money over the years. For instance, compensating over a thousand for a broken tall glass wasn’t suggested by the waiter but by this shameless manager. Since many diners were notable figures unaware of such compensation, Lin Feng reaped substantial benefits over time.
Now, hearing that some outsiders showed up, he was infuriated and rushed into the 888 room.
"What’s going on!"
Upon entering the room, Lin Feng saw Su Xuan and Dong Jianwen in construction site attire, helmets on the table, generating instant disdain. To him, these people were the lowest level bumpkins, daring to reserve such a fine room, like sitting on a toilet and refusing to use it.
"You’re the manager, right? Here’s the situation. My buddy accidentally broke one of your tall glasses, and your waiter asked for 1,500 yuan in compensation. What kind of glass is this, what’s the meaning?"
Su Xuan didn’t immediately kick him out but instead spoke courteously.
"Well, Wang was quite wrong about that. How could you say that!"
The manager, with a seemingly gentle demeanor, approached Su Xuan, grabbing a tall glass, releasing it so it shattered on the ground.
"That’s two broken now, costing three thousand yuan. I’ll tell you, causing trouble at our Imperial Chef Restaurant, you’re still too young. Don’t expect to leave here without a full three thousand!"
"Hey, how can you be like this, that’s too much!"
Dong Jianwen sprang up, genuinely angered.
"What are you boasting about, breaking glasses and still having the nerve?"
Lin Feng directly pushed Dong Jianwen to the ground. Though a trained fighter, Dong Jianwen didn’t retaliate, aware that today’s society resolves issues not through violence.
"Bro, are you okay?"
"I’m fine!" Dong Jianwen replied, feeling aggrieved while Su Xuan coldly laughed at the general manager, just about to kick him when a gentle voice intervened.
"Manager, we can’t do this. Every guest is a guest upon entering. Our hotel’s service principle is treating everyone equally. Even if they order a cup of plain boiled water, we must serve them well."
Hearing the commotion, the woman who initially welcomed Su Xuan quickly intervened.
"Damn it, who needs you to teach me how to do things! You’re the manager, or am I the manager? Do you still want to work?"
Lin Feng spoke arrogantly, tempted to slap her had he not wanted to sleep with this beauty before. Lin Feng had done such things before.
"Ugh...I’m resigning. Thought Imperial Chef Restaurant was different from other hotels; turns out it’s the same. With leadership like you, this hotel is doomed!"
The woman sighed helplessly, removing her badge, apologetically glancing at Su Xuan and Dong Jianwen.
"Humph, what are you looking at! Don’t even think about leaving without paying today!"
Lin Feng spoke obtrusively, his face twitching frustratedly, surprised that his target truly resigned.