Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire

Chapter 326: Incident at Xingfu Restaurant

"You already have grandparents and a mom who adore you, a stepfather who treats you like his own daughter, and a brother who puts you first. You’re already luckier than many people, aren’t you?""But what about grandpa and grandma?" Zheng Miaoyue lifted her eyes, as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Lin Xiang was silent.

She didn’t know how to comfort Zheng Miaoyue.

After all, her own familial relationships were a mess. Ever since she came to this world, she only had Mrs. Lin, a mother who genuinely cared for her daughter, but other than Mrs. Lin, she had no other relatives.

So, she couldn’t provide any solace to Zheng Miaoyue.

Zheng Miaoyue laughed at herself, "Yes, I shouldn’t be too greedy. You’re right, no matter what, I still have my grandparents. I’ll just go back and tell my grandpa and grandma that I don’t want a penny of their money, it can all go to their other granddaughter!"

Seeing the obviously upset Zheng Miaoyue, Lin Xiang blinked and asked her, "Why would you give up your rightful share?"

"If you give it up, think about whose pocket that money will eventually end up in?"

This question didn’t need much thought; the answer was already on the tip of her tongue.

"Oh, right! She’s plotting against me just for grandpa and grandma’s savings. If I give it up out of spite, wouldn’t she and her daughter secretly rejoice? But why? It should belong to me!"

"That’s right. Sulking will only build up tension in you, while your adversaries will only laugh behind your back!"

Zheng Miaoyue suddenly understood and didn’t want to stay at Quanfu Building any longer. After saying goodbye to Lin Xiang, she hurried home.

Lin Xiang followed her out of Quanfu Building.

She glanced at the time; it was almost three o’clock, and she had no idea when Cheng Jinyun would come to pick her up.

Just then, she saw Aunt Zhang pedaling her bicycle furiously towards her.

The bicycle skidded to a stop at the entrance of Quanfu Building, and Aunt Zhang breathlessly said, "Xiangxiang, there’s trouble at Xingfu Restaurant! Your mom can’t handle it alone, come quickly with me to see!"

Xingfu Restaurant was indeed in trouble!

Lin Xiang wasn’t very surprised, in fact, before Aunt Zhang even explained what had happened, she had already guessed.

"Some guests got food poisoning after eating at Xingfu Restaurant and ended up in the hospital. Family members causing trouble are many; come quickly with me to sort it out!"

"Aunt Zhang, please wait a moment at the door, I’ll be right out."

Lin Xiang quickly went back into Quanfu Building and called Manager Shi over, "Could you please call the employee responsible for procurement?"

"Manager Lin, did something happen?"

Lin Xiang did not hide anything and explained, "There’s a problem at Xingfu Restaurant. Some customers said they got food poisoning after eating our food, and now their families are causing trouble at the restaurant."

"Since it involves ingredients, we need the procurement officer to come with me."

Even if she didn’t bring the procurement officer now, if the police were called later, they would certainly contact the procurement officer for evidence collection.

Manager Shi quickly brought the person over and explained the situation on the way.

The procurement officer kept bowing to Lin Xiang, "Manager Lin, I didn’t expect this to happen. The vegetables used in Quanfu Building and Xingfu Restaurant are the same, yet Quanfu Building has no issues. I... I really don’t know why this happened."

Lin Xiang said, "I believe you. You’ve been in procurement for years and never had an issue with ingredients before."

"Moreover, if the ingredients were truly problematic, there would be a batch of poisoned people, not just a few. So, someone is framing Xingfu Restaurant."

"But you’re involved, and even if I don’t take you along, the police will want a statement from you, so please come with me now."

"Manager Lin, I’ll come with you," Manager Shi said. "I’ve been at Quanfu Building for years and know many influential people. Maybe I can help."

As for Quanfu Building, there was another lobby manager besides him, so there was no need to worry.

Lin Xiang didn’t refuse Manager Shi and quickly went back to Xingfu Restaurant.

Lin Xiang wasn’t afraid the situation would escalate, but she was worried Mrs. Lin might be scared by the commotion.

Xingfu Restaurant.

A crowd gathered at the entrance, and from a distance, Lin Xiang could hear wailing and chaos.

"Aunt Zhang, could you please call the police for me? I need to be with my mom right now."

"Xiangxiang, should we really call the police?"

"Why not? I believe everything about Xingfu Restaurant can withstand investigation, so why fear the police? Moreover, in times like this, only the police can calm things down, Aunt Zhang, please."

Seeing Lin Xiang’s firm stance, Aunt Zhang couldn’t say much and quickly rode her bicycle to call the police.

Lin Xiang squeezed through the crowd and sure enough, saw Mrs. Lin standing at the entrance, at a loss.

"Our food is fine."

"Xingfu Restaurant has been open for so long without any issues, there must be some misunderstanding..."

Mrs. Lin tried to explain for Xingfu Restaurant, but to little effect.

She was, after all, just a rural woman, and although her family wasn’t short of money now, her outlook and experience were still limited. In trouble, her innate fear emerged first.

Seeing Lin Xiang, Mrs. Lin seemed to find her backbone and hurriedly said, "Girl, I’ve explained to them, our food at Xingfu Restaurant is fine, but no one’s listening."

Lin Xiang held Mrs. Lin’s hand, "Mom, saying this now won’t help. They only believe what they want to believe and won’t trust what you say."

Mrs. Lin looked distressed, "Then what should we do? Is there no way?"

"Of course not. I’ve already called the police. Once they’re here, they’ll collect evidence and investigate, and we’ll be able to prove our innocence."

The group crying at the gate suddenly stopped.

Someone incredulously questioned Lin Xiang, "You called the police?"

"How dare you call the police!"

"Well, look at it this way; you’ve gathered a crowd to create trouble outside Xingfu Restaurant, and I’m scared, so of course, I’ll call the police."

Lin Xiang’s tone was calm, but the troubling families were anything but calm.

They jumped around like little grenades, pointing fingers in Lin Xiang’s face and cursing.

But the content of their insults was repetitive; Lin Xiang’s ears were tired of hearing them.

No novelty at all!

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