Leng Ruo Li happily took the money and led all the employees of Jin Xiu Ge to Zhi Sheng Restaurant, which was closer to her shop, to treat everyone to a meal.
As soon as she stepped into Zhi Sheng Restaurant, she generously told the waiter, "Waiter, arrange a large private room for us today, and bring us all the signature dishes in your restaurant."
"Alright! Please follow me upstairs," the waiter replied happily.
Immediately, Leng Ruo Li, followed by the employees of the clothing store, followed the waiter upstairs to the private room.
The family conditions of the employees in her shop were not good. Apart from her and Xing'er, only Shi Zheng He and his sister had eaten in such restaurants before. The others were entering such a high-class restaurant for the first time.
"Mu Zi Yi's mother, this place is so big and beautiful. Look, the murals are inlaid with gold," Niu Hua whispered to Mu Zi Yi's mother.
"Niu Hua, that's not inlaid gold, it's painted with yellow pigment," Mu Zi Yi's mother explained.
Mu Zi Yi's mother's words immediately caught Leng Ruo Li's attention. There was indeed something unusual about this woman's identity, otherwise, she would never have dared to reveal her real name.
Leng Ruo Li had observed this woman's hands and noticed that her palms had many calluses, which should have been caused by habitually holding weapons, indicating that this woman knew martial arts.
"How do you know?" Niu Hua asked curiously.
"I've seen someone paint murals with yellow pigment before," Mu Zi Yi's mother said, her eyes darting around and her tone flustered.
"Miss, is that mural really painted with yellow pigment?" Niu Hua ignored her and asked Leng Ruo Li directly.
"Yes, Zi Yi's mother is right," Leng Ruo Li nodded.
Soon, the waiter led Leng Ruo Li and her group to a large private room.
The private room was filled with many precious vases and hung with various landscape paintings.
Niu Hua, her sister, Nie Cai Die, and a few others curiously looked around the private room, while Mu Zi Yi's mother sat quietly by the side.
Leng Ruo Li glanced at her, walked to Shi Zheng He's side, and called him out.
In the corridor, "Zheng He, who exactly is Zi Yi's mother? Why doesn't she dare to tell us her real name, and how could she see the trickery in the murals?"
Shi Zheng He was immediately stumped by Leng Ruo Li's question.
"Miss, I actually don't know who Zi Yi's mother is either. They, mother and son, were rescued from the river by villagers two years ago. After they woke up, we asked her, but she refused to say anything. She only told us that the child rescued with her was her son. Later, they lived in our village. The villagers heard her call her son Mu Zi Yi every day, so we had no choice but to call her Mu Zi Yi's mother."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
It seemed that Mu Zi Yi's mother's identity was indeed problematic.
Leng Ruo Li understood after hearing Shi Zheng He's words.
Back in the private room, everyone had found their seats. Leng Ruo Li sat in the main and vice seats with Shi Zheng He. The waiter quickly brought the dishes, and Leng Ruo Li instructed everyone to pick up their chopsticks and start eating.
Niu Cui picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork rib, put it in her mouth, and chewed slowly. It was sour and sweet, and became more fragrant the more she chewed. "Miss, can I pack a portion for my child to try later?"
"Of course. Anyone who wants to pack food to take home can tell me, and each person can pack two dishes they like," Leng Ruo Li said warmly.
Upon hearing Leng Ruo Li's words, everyone became excited.
"Miss, I want to pack a pig's trotters and the roasted chicken for my child," Nie Cai Die said tremblingly. Her two daughters had not eaten meat for a year.
Leng Ruo Li's heart ached upon hearing this. If she remembered correctly, Nie Cai Die's husband was seriously ill and in urgent need of money for treatment.
Alas—
Since the clothing store could not operate for the next few days, Leng Ruo Li decided to take two days off to help the family members of her employees see a doctor.
Leng Ruo Li suddenly stood up and said, "Everyone, if you trust me, bring anyone in your family who is unwell to Bai Cao Tang clinic tomorrow or the day after. I'll take a look at them."
"Miss, half a year ago, my husband went to see Doctor Huang at Bai Cao Tang, but Doctor Huang said he was not confident in curing my husband's illness," Nie Cai Die said with some dejection.
"It's not Doctor Huang who will see your family members tomorrow, it's me who will see them."
Everyone doubted if their miss could really treat illnesses.
Xing'er and Ling'er, who knew Leng Ruo Li's medical skills, became indignant seeing everyone's doubtful expressions.
"Let me tell you, my miss's medical skills are amazing. Not only can she perform," Xing'er's big mouth almost revealed that Leng Ruo Li had performed a C-section for Madam Su.
If Leng Ruo Li hadn't tugged on Xing'er's sleeve.
"I mean, my miss also treated the Empress Dowager," Xing'er added.
"Really? Miss, you even treated the Empress Dowager? Then I'll bring my husband over tomorrow for you to see." Nie Cai Die said with surprise and joy.
Leng Ruo Li smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, you can all bring your sick family members to Bai Cao Tang tomorrow. I will treat them for free."
"That's great! We are all poor people and are usually most afraid of seeking medical treatment," everyone said happily.
"Alright, it's time to eat. Everyone sit down and eat properly, otherwise the food on the table will get cold," Leng Ruo Li reminded everyone.
Half an hour later, everyone had eaten their fill. Leng Ruo Li led them downstairs to pay the bill. After settling the bill, Leng Ruo Li kept Shi Zheng He and his sister, and sent everyone else home.
"Zheng He, who did you use to renovate the shop before?" Leng Ruo Li asked, looking at Shi Zheng He.
Shi Zheng He scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Miss, I haven't renovated the shop since I took over Jin Xiu Ge from my parents."
At this moment, Shi Qing Qing, who had always been quiet, suddenly interjected, "Miss, please don't blame my brother. My brother originally wanted to save some money to make the clothing store more beautiful, but then because I was naughty and didn't listen to my brother, I went to the temple fair and provoked that Lin bully, and was caught by her. My brother used all the money he had to redeem me from that bully."
Shi Qing Qing's eyes immediately turned red after speaking.
"It's alright. You two go home first. I'll think about the shop renovation when I get home."
"Okay, Miss. Then I'll take Qing Qing home first."
Leng Ruo Li nodded and watched the siblings disappear into the crowd.