"So, how do you suggest we handle this?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

"Of course, we should fight fire with fire." Chen Qian replied with a mysterious smile.

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "I think I understand. I'll leave now, and you take care of things here."

Chen Qian said, "If it really doesn't work out, I'll just take a break. Everything at the manor is pretty much settled. It's winter now, and the construction progress is very slow. Staying at the manor is quite frustrating."

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "Sure, do you want to deal with Qin Lan personally?"

Chen Qian said, "After planning the manor for so long, I'm really exhausted. It's great that we now have a competitor; let's see it as a chance to stretch my muscles."

"That would be perfect. I'll leave Qin Lan to you then." Ling Zhenfei knew how formidable Chen Qian was. Recently, Chen Qian had been busy with the manor's construction and had no time for anything else.

It seemed now that Qin Lan had truly provoked Chen Qian. With Chen Qian stepping in, Fengming Group was bound to be in trouble.

After the discussion, Ling Zhenfei drove with Jiang Hui toward the Xi Shan Restaurant in Binyang.

The Xi Shan Restaurant had now become a major focus. Though its gates were closed and there was security guarding, people were everywhere taking photos, and even reporters were seen conducting interviews.

As soon as Ling Zhenfei got out of the car, those reporters swarmed around him, aiming their cameras right at him.

"Mr. Ling, the video online claims that the vegetables from your Xishan Manor are mutated. How do you explain this?"

"Mr. Ling, are your vegetable seeds really mutated by radiation? Would consuming them be harmful to health?"

"Mr. Ling Zhenfei, have any of the previous consumers sued you? Have you been harassed by anyone?"

All these questions made Ling Zhenfei laugh. He said, "Are you real reporters? Are you professional? I've already explained everything online. Can't you just check there?"

"Mr. Ling, we want to hear it from you personally. We don't want to check online."

"That's quite amusing. I've already said what I needed to say. If you want to know, go check online. If you don't want to check, I won't accept your interview."

Ling Zhenfei directly refused the reporters and walked inside, but they persistently followed him.

"Mr. Ling, we reporters are fair and just. Please answer our questions to clear things up for everyone."

Originally planning to ignore them, Ling Zhenfei stopped when he heard this.

Turning to the reporter who had just spoken, he said, "You claim you reporters are fair and just, so let me ask which of the questions you just asked was fair and just.

Each of your questions was based on the assumption that there's something wrong with Xishan Manor's vegetables, yet our vegetables are extremely healthy, containing ten times the beneficial nutrients compared to regular ones.

Instead of verifying this, you believe the online rumors and write frivolous pieces to grab attention. Are you worthy of calling yourselves reporters?"

Ling Zhenfei's remarks left the reporters speechless. He was absolutely right; their questions had assumed Xishan Manor's vegetables had issues without proper evidence.

If Ling Zhenfei had answered, it would mean falling into their trap, so his refusal to answer was indeed the right approach.

Back inside the Xi Shan Restaurant, Ling Zhenfei's anger hadn't subsided. These reporters' intentions might not really be to interview but to stir trouble, making it known that Xi Shan Restaurant was in trouble even before opening.

At the entrance, the security trained by Zhou Jian had it on lockdown, preventing the reporters from getting in again.

Zhou Tong and Yang Zixuan walked over, with Yang Zixuan looking quite worried. He asked Ling Zhenfei, "Big Brother Ling, are we still opening tomorrow?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Yes, we are. Of course, we are. Are we going to be scared of them?"

Zhou Tong commented, "I think, given the current situation, it may not be suitable to continue the opening. Forcing it might just make us a laughing stock."

Ling Zhenfei shook his head, "The opening must go on. If we don't open because of this, we will indeed become a laughing stock. Not only will we open, but we will also make it the biggest event in Binyang."

Determined, Ling Zhenfei decided to handle everything as planned.

He glanced at Zhou Tong and said, "Gather everyone; I need to say a few words."

Zhou Tong and Yang Zixuan quickly gathered everyone, including chefs, waiters, and security staff, amounting to dozens of people.

Ling Zhenfei looked around with satisfaction at this strong team.

The chefs had been carefully selected and were highly skilled. The waiters were all attractive and looked even more impressive in their special uniforms.

Though they were waiters, their wages were the highest in Binyang, attracting many college students, making them both well-educated and good-looking.

Smiling, Ling Zhenfei began, "Everyone knows that we're opening tomorrow. You're also aware of the problems we're facing now.

But it's alright, even if we get only one customer or none at all, your wages won't be reduced by a penny. There's only one requirement: serve with heart.

Don't slack off just because there's only one customer, chefs must not cut corners for that reason, and cashiers must not look down on customers who order just one dish.

If you want to work at Xishan Manor, you have to do your best. If you perform well, you could be the next restaurant manager or director. However, if you slack off, I'll dismiss you during the probationary period."

Everyone listened attentively to Ling Zhenfei's words. The usually smiling young man was now unusually serious.

He continued, "You all underwent emergency training. Some of you have extensive work experience and were even managers or directors in other hotels.

Show your abilities by training those around you. As your boss, I will observe everything. I promise that within six months, the next branch of Xi Shan Restaurant will open.

That will be your time to shine. Your potential—show it. Do you have confidence?"

"Yes, we do!" Inspired by Ling Zhenfei's words, all the staff shouted together.

Looking at this confident group, Ling Zhenfei was very satisfied.

Of course, they were satisfied with the highest industry salary, the luxury akin to an Imperial Palace, and the best food.

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