Siheyuan: A blessed place to start

"You mean you're not the only one who knows about the competition, and some of your peers have already taken action to clean up the market?"

Lou Xiao'e frowned and pondered Xiao Weiguo's words for a while, then nodded silently.

"That's what I mean! First, maliciously wipe out a few industry tycoons. The remaining small fry will naturally not pose a threat to him and are not his opponents."

After listening to Lou Xiao'e's analysis, Xiao Weiguo found this matter very interesting.

So who is this mastermind behind this?

Being able to know the inside story first, first of all, his status in the industry must be quite high. He should be the behind-the-scenes boss who has run a restaurant for many years, and he must have some connection with the Chefs Association.

Are you looking for trouble now that Champagne House is becoming more and more powerful?

But logically speaking, Zui Xiang Lou is more popular than her Champagne Lou, so why hasn't he come to her?

The more Xiao Weiguo thought about it, the more interesting it became.

This Chefs Association is really influential. Even before a small competition has even started, it’s already full of chaos.

Some people care a lot about this competition, and winning the prize will prove their status in the industry. A surge in customer base is certain, and there may even be additional benefits such as prize money or sponsorship.

Otherwise it's not worth doing.

"Then you need to investigate this matter quickly. The first group of generals they sent out has been killed, and the second group may be on the way. Tell the waiters to be alert and make sure that similar accidents do not happen again."

Xiao Weiguo also wanted to find out the truth, but he didn't know anyone in the Chefs Association at all, so he was helpless without any clues.

I had no choice but to suggest to Lou Xiao'e to investigate first to avoid similar incidents from happening again in the future.

"I would like to investigate, but I don't know where to start. I think the blackmailers have already run away, and I'm already halfway to blame. There were so many people watching the fun, and I was taken away by the public security organs for investigation, which had a great impact on the restaurant. They have achieved their goal, and they are probably predicting their next target."

Lou Xiao'e's speculation was well-founded and Xiao Weiguo could not help but accept it.

But this is all speculation. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack to find that group of people. I am in the open, and they are in the dark. The only way to avoid it is to close the store, but closing the store is not the best solution! It is not advisable!

"Chairman Lou, you have such a wide network of contacts, this is not a big deal for you. I believe in your ability. Within three days, even if you dig deep into the ground, you will be able to find the mastermind behind this."

Xiao Weiguo became more and more excited as he spoke, and Lou Xiao'e was getting overwhelmed.

"Xiao Weiguo, can you please stop interrupting me? If I had the ability, I would have directly reserved a championship trophy. Why would I have gone through so much trouble to participate in the competition?"

"The mastermind behind this must know everything about us. Since you helped me, I have to tell you how dangerous this time is. I have been tricked by someone behind the scenes. You must be prepared in advance and don't let yourself be tricked."

Seeing that Lou Xiao'e was so sincere and didn't seem to be joking at all, Xiao Weiguo sighed silently.

I have been living too comfortably during this period of time, and now trouble has come to me.

After Lou Xiao'e left, Xiao Weiguo immediately asked Dachengzi to come to the restaurant to take charge.

Regardless of whether it is useful or not, at least he can't watch over the store all the time. Once an accident happens in the store, at least Dachengzi is there to take responsibility.

As for this Chefs Association, it was indeed the first time he heard of it. Since there was a reason for it, he decided to learn more about the association first.

"Gengzi, did you see that? This is a sign of righteousness! We are lucky that Mr. Li can do this."

In a Hunan restaurant at Chaoyang East Gate, Xu Damao was talking to a man in a talkative and eloquent manner.

Banggeng finally relaxed when he saw Li Liming getting into the car and leaving with the help of his secretary.

In just a meal and a few glasses of wine, Xu Damao's old illness came back.

When he sat down at the table, he first drank three cups as a punishment, then toasted the host with three cups, and then started drinking with others. When others drank one cup, he drank two cups. After going back and forth like this, Xu Damao's tongue began to become tied.

Banggeng had been trying to fool around. He had never been better than anyone when it came to drinking, but today they were discussing business and he was afraid that he would get drunk, so he drank half of the wine in his glass.

"Uncle Mao, is it that serious?"

"It's only been a few cups and you're already drunk? You're known for not getting drunk even after a few cups. Tsk tsk, you're wasting your good name!"

"Don't ever tell anyone you know me when you go out next time. I can't afford to lose face." Bang Geng said half-jokingly, not at all drunk.

Xu Damao, on the other hand, kept waving his hands to hint, "I'm not drunk. I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk! Brother Li, let's drink a little more! And you, Xiaoli, my good sister..."

Bang Geng was so frightened by his posture that he stepped back. Now Li Limin and he went home to rest in a hug, but he was still not satisfied!

I raised my glass and started toasting everyone at the seat, but I didn't know who I was toasting to!

Besides the smell of alcohol in the air, Bang Geng smiled helplessly, thinking that Xu Damao was having fun when he was drunk. No wonder Sha Zhu stripped him when he was drunk.

"Hey. You laughed at me!"

Bang Geng was looking at him with a grin, and he was discovered by him. His eyes widened like bells. Bang Geng began to suspect that he was pretending to be drunk.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. Just keep drinking with Brother Li! I'll be waiting for you and will carry you home in a bit!"

Bang Geng gestured at the air while speaking. Xu Damao pouted and turned around impatiently with a smile on his face. His foot slipped and he fell heavily to the ground with a thud.

"Ouch... Gengzi, it hurts! It hurts!"

Xu Damao groaned in pain and was about to sit on the ground and cry. He looked so aggrieved, like a baby over 200 months old.

"Alright, stop making such a fuss. This isn't enough to embarrass you! Hurry up, I'll take you home!"

This fall has become the focus of the whole audience. No matter whether people at the neighboring table are drinking or chatting, their eyes all drift over to watch the fun.

Banggeng said that he couldn't afford to lose face like this.

So he grabbed Xu Damao and dragged him away, deciding not to bring him to the drinking party next time.

This scene perfectly illustrates how Lin Ling suffers from drinking too much.