The shop assistant was so startled by Wang Yongzhu's transformation that he said "please come in," yet he stood in the way, blocking the path.
Song Chongjin's eyes darkened, and he pulled Wang Yongzhu behind him, saying in a deep voice, "Step aside—"
It was only then that the shop assistant came to his senses, his face flushing with embarrassment, and he quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, very sorry—"
Shopkeeper Wu, hearing the commotion, came over from behind the counter and also paused in surprise upon seeing Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin. He then smiled, giving the shop assistant's shoulder a pat, "Don't just stand there—move aside—"
Stepping forward, he greeted them with a beaming smile, "So it's Brother Song and Miss Wang, what rare guests! What rare guests! Please, come inside!"
He also instructed the shop assistant, "Go to the kitchen and order them to cook a few of our specialty dishes. My treat for the two of you!"
The shop assistant hurriedly bowed his head and left.
