"Boss, who is it?" Huang Er leaned over, looking curious!
Mu Shuangshuang lowered her voice: "Let’s finish questioning the remaining people, then we’ll talk!"
Using the sa thod and ans, Mu Shuangshuang extracted the details from the remaining four people.
This ti, there were two groups causing trouble for Chengfeng Restaurant.
One group was hired by Mrs. Jin, and the other group was hired by Xia Guagua.
By coincidence, they chose to act on the sa day!
Even more coincidentally, they each had a series of follow-ups planned, like calling for protests on the second and third days, insisting that Chengfeng Restaurant be driven out of town.
Both parties were unaware that the other was also putting on an act, each hoping the other would escalate the matter to tarnish Chengfeng Restaurant’s reputation!
It seems Chengfeng Restaurant was indeed fortunate; if those two groups had managed to create such a scene, even if its reputation was restored later, so might still misunderstand and avoid dining at Chengfeng Restaurant!
After clarifying the situation, Mu Shuangshuang wrote a small booklet detailing the events clearly.
She brought the four troublemakers, along with Huang Da and Huang Er, to the county, intending to release Yu Dahai.
Within a few days, Mu Shuangshuang arrived again at the county.
However, she didn’t go to protest, but instead sought out Zheng Zhi in the county.
Mu Shuangshuang knew the location of Zheng Zhi’s restaurant.
Coincidentally, he was there today, and Mu Shuangshuang t him without much effort!
Without any fuss, she directly discussed the matter with Zheng Zhi.
Zheng Zhi helped her release Yu and had the governnt clear Chengfeng Restaurant’s na.
As for compensation, Zheng Zhi had initially eyed the script of "A Chinese Ghost Story," which Mu Shuangshuang was reluctant to give; this ti she let it go with regret and gave it to Zheng Zhi!
In fact, Zheng Zhi refused Mu Shuangshuang’s condition.
It wasn’t because he was unwilling to help, but he felt that the evidence Mu Shuangshuang presented was conclusive.
Chengfeng Restaurant was indeed wronged!
So clearing Chengfeng Restaurant’s na was his duty, and escalating it to his father, County Magistrate Zheng, was also a good thing!
However, Mu Shuangshuang was unwilling to owe a favor, and also understood that having the governnt personally clear her na was a rare privilege, which she appreciated!
When Mu Shuangshuang arrived at the county, it was noon. She found Zheng Zhi, who then went to the county governnt.
By the ti Yu was brought out, it was already dusk!
In the three days Yu spent in prison, apart from being a bit dirty, he didn’t seem thinner or tortured!
Seeing his long-lost companions, tears welled up in Yu Dahai’s eyes.
A man in his thirties showing such an expression proved that he was indeed frightened this ti!
Three days without any news; if not for the prison guard talking to him and comforting him, he almost thought he’d be stuck there for life!
Fortunately, he was blessed and got out!
"Boss, Brother Huang Da, Brother Huang Er..." Yu Dahai called out.
Mu Shuangshuang and the others went up to him, with Mu Shuangshuang saying directly: "You’ve suffered!"
Yu Dahai shook his head, "It’s nothing, I knew you’d co back to save , I just knew it!"
Yu Dahai was a bit emotional, and Mu Shuangshuang waited for him to calm down.
After Yu Dahai cald down, Mu Shuangshuang introduced him to Zheng Zhi.
"This is Zheng Zhi, the son of County Magistrate Zheng. It’s thanks to him that you were released so smoothly this ti!"
This ti, Mu Shuangshuang felt that Zheng Zhi had paved the way for her.
Otherwise, just today’s matters alone wouldn’t have been enough to get Yu out so quickly.
It would have taken at least a few more days of questioning.
"Aren’t you..." Yu Dahai recognized Zheng Zhi.
He rembered Zheng Zhi being the owner of Jiu Si Xuan, always in town before.
"Indeed, I am the owner of Jiu Si Xuan and also the county magistrate’s son! Not many know my identity," Zheng Zhi said.
Yu Dahai smiled, "Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone. In town, you’re just the owner of Jiu Si Xuan!"
Zheng Zhi felt happy hearing this!
"It’s getting late; how do you all plan to arrange your night?" Zheng Zhi asked with concern.
"We’re returning to town!" Huang Er quickly jumped in.
Mu Shuangshuang hesitated a bit. After all, Yu Dahai just got out of prison, and his energy surely wouldn’t be up to par.
Rushing on the road might lead to trouble!
But if they don’t return, she, being a young lady, wouldn’t be suitable to stay with a group of n outside.
Seeing Mu Shuangshuang’s hesitation, Zheng Zhi suggested: "How about all of you co to my house instead?
Not only is my house comfortable, but with the wonfolk in my parents’ rear residence, Miss Shuangshuang won’t have to worry about misunderstandings!"
Zheng Zhi was considering Mu Shuangshuang’s reputation, as ultimately, she was still a young lady.
For a lady, isn’t a good reputation important?
"Wouldn’t that be too much trouble?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"Not at all, we have plenty of empty rooms! As for als, if Miss Shuangshuang feels embarrassed, you could showcase your skills in our kitchen as paynt for the room, how about that?"
At this point, if Mu Shuangshuang continued declining, it would seem pretentious!
She nodded, "In that case, I’ll trouble Mr. Zheng!"
The group followed Zheng Zhi to the County Magistrate’s rear residence. Mu Shuangshuang had earlier learned that the County Magistrate’s rear residence was not in the County Magistrate’s Office.
It was in a secluded courtyard, quite spacious, and built under Zheng Zhi’s na.
Everyone in the county knew that the County Magistrate’s son had no interest in fa or fortune but was passionately devoted to business.
So no one questioned how the County Magistrate could afford to live in such a large house!
Additionally, given the County Magistrate’s reputation for integrity, questioning him seed unreasonable!
Upon reaching Zheng Zhi’s house, he led the group inside.
The n were arranged in the front courtyard, while Mu Shuangshuang was led to the rear residence by a maid.
This arrangent satisfied Mu Shuangshuang.
After a short rest, Mu Shuangshuang asked Zheng Zhi to take her to the kitchen to prepare dinner as repaynt.
Zheng Zhi, without hesitation, led Mu Shuangshuang to the kitchen.
Actually, Mu Shuangshuang only needed to prepare als for themselves; the County Magistrate’s concubines each had their own kitchen.
There were cooks and maids.
Moreover, the materials were shared.
When Mu Shuangshuang entered, the maid Taohua of Ruan Xiao Jiao was making chicken soup for her mistress.
Mu Shuangshuang had seen her with Mu Dade before, but she still acted curious and asked Zheng Zhi: "Mr. Zheng, who is this?"
"A concubine’s maid; they have a separate kitchen! By the way, in this kitchen, you can use any ingredients!
Including the chickens, ducks, and geese raised outside. In short, feel free to treat it like your own restaurant’s kitchen!"
Zheng Zhi spoke earnestly, without crossing any boundaries.
Listening to Zheng Zhi, Mu Shuangshuang’s impression of him improved significantly.
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