"Not good, boss lady, there are people causing a scene outside!"
"They say their mother was admitted to the ICU after eating our food! They also claim our dishes are poisonous!"
Gong Nanyan's face changed drastically, and she hurried outside.
Meanwhile, Gong Hongchu secretly revealed a knowing smile.
Outside An Yan Pavilion.
Several burly men tearfully recounted their tragic experiences.
"Ruthless merchants are killing people! Our mother was hospitalized in the ICU after eating their food!"
"Now the hospital expenses are enormous! We can't afford it at all!"
"Poor our mother, at her age, having to suffer like this! We just wanted her to have a good meal."
"Who would have thought we would encounter such a thing! If anything happens to our mother, we won't let you off!"
Their commotion severely impacted the customer flow at An Yan Pavilion, regardless of whether it was true or not.
Customers dining or waiting for their meals were significantly lost!
Seeing this scene, Gong Nanyan felt a headache.
Mu An entrusted the store to her, which was a sign of his trust.
She couldn't let him down!
"Sister Nanyan, do you need help?"
Just as Gong Hongchu was preparing to show off his skills and impress Gong Nanyan, a voice that sounded very pleasant suddenly rang out.
The newcomers were none other than Mu An and Chu Youmeng!
The girl clearly felt a bit uncomfortable in such a public scene.
She tightly held onto Mu An's arm, her petite body half hiding behind him.
"Xiao An!"
Gong Nanyan looked at him as if she had seen a savior, revealing a beautiful smile.
This made Gong Hongchu, who was standing nearby, feel infatuated and envious.
He had never seen his goddess show such a smile towards him.
But why did that young man get it?
Jealousy can distort one's perception!
This was exactly Gong Hongchu's mindset right now.
"Is there a problem here?"
Mu An glanced at Gong Hongchu.
As the saying goes, knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in every battle.
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Activate the [Eye of Appraisal]!
Name: Gong Hongchu
Identity: Adopted Son of the Gong Family
Fortune: 1500
Basic Information: Obsessed with Gong Nanyan since childhood! During his study abroad, he has been obsessively admiring (licking) her photos for ten years! If nothing unexpected happens, he will become the stepping stone for Dragon King Long Haotian in the future!
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Oh, still a little protagonist?
Mu An found it amusing and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
With the other party's level of fortune, he was initially somewhat dismissive.
But daring to touch Gong Nanyan (his designated gold mine), that was a different story.
No need to wait for the Dragon King to come out and show off; he could send him on his way right now!
After all, his fortune had already surpassed several thousand without him even realizing it.
Even if he crushed the other party on the spot, he wouldn't be affected by any backlash from the Heavenly Dao!
"Xiao An, they say their mother had a problem after eating here!"
"They suddenly came to cause trouble, seemingly wanting us to compensate?"
Upon seeing Mu An, Gong Nanyan seemed to have found her backbone.
She was no longer flustered and calmly explained the situation.
[From Gong Nanyan's calm and reassuring emotional fluctuations +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +2000]!]
Mu An nodded, indicating he understood.
To be honest, such a clumsy act of causing trouble had been ineffective on Blue Star for over ten thousand years.
He didn't expect to encounter it here!
"Unethical merchants, don't push us! Hurry up and compensate! Our mother is still waiting for money in the hospital!"
"If it drags on, our mother might... sob, she might lose her life!"
The big man was crying and snotting.
His heart-wrenching appearance won the sympathy of many passersby.
- [Yeah! I thought this new restaurant was quite good! I didn't expect them to be so cold-blooded!]
- [Huh? No way! I just ate their dishes, and they were quite delicious! Could it be that all of this is fake?!]
- [No need to think, it must be some technology and harsh words! Maybe they added something unspeakable to the food, like poison, which is why their mother ended up in the ICU!]
A few passersby were chattering.
Others began to look at Mu An with unfriendly eyes.
Meanwhile, Gong Hongchu was secretly laughing.
As a returning PhD, he certainly understood the power of public opinion!
His pre-arranged water army had already begun to exert considerable influence.
Once these customers developed a negative impression of Anyan Pavilion, word would spread, and the reputation here would gradually decline.
This would lead to a significant drop in revenue!
At that point, he could easily acquire this promising new establishment!
In simple terms, whether Anyan Pavilion ultimately admits fault and compensates honestly, or refuses to admit fault leading to a decline in reputation and revenue, he would be the biggest beneficiary!
But how could Mu An, who had experienced the information explosion era, not see through such petty tricks?
"You say your mother was hospitalized in the ICU after eating our dishes."
"Then where's your evidence? Just talking without proof, who can't say anything?"
"I must remind you in advance, casually accusing others of causing significant financial and reputational losses can lead to imprisonment!"
Mu An sneered.
At the same time, he had quietly prepared to use the [Honest Person Version: Honesty Card*1]!
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[Honest Person Version: Honesty Card*1]: Don't bully honest people! Don't bully honest people! Don't bully honest people!
Otherwise, when an honest person gets angry, they will reveal all the truths that others dare not say!
Ask a question, and they will dare to answer, no need to doubt the authenticity! Duration: half an hour!
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"What evidence? Anyway, our mother only went to the hospital after eating at your place!"
"If you don't compensate, be careful, we will call the police!"
Upon hearing the possibility of imprisonment, the big man's eyes clearly showed a bit of panic.
But he still insisted it was Anyan Pavilion's fault.
"Then go ahead and call the police!"
"If it really is our fault, we will compensate whatever amount is necessary!"
Mu An spread his hands, acting as if he was giving up.
"You!!!"
The big man was at a loss for what to do.
[Using [Honest Person Version: Honesty Card*1]! Target: this group of people in front of me, including Gong Hongchu!]
[[Honest Person Version: Honesty Card*1] successfully used, currently in effect!]
Mu An smiled.
He knew this round was already won!
"How about this, I'll ask you a few questions, and if you can answer them, we'll compensate!"
Answering correctly means getting compensated?
Isn't that just giving away money?!
The big man's eyes rolled, and he readily agreed.
Meanwhile, Chu Youmeng was getting anxious.
But her social anxiety prevented her from speaking loudly in front of everyone.
She could only tug at Mu An's sleeve and quietly remind him not to be too bold.
[The girl is worried about you getting carried away, feeling a bit anxious, emotional fluctuations +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Cultivation Years +2]!]
Mu An gave her a reassuring look.
Gong Nanyan also remained silent, her eyes filled with trust in Mu An.
She knew Mu An had a maturity beyond his peers.
He was very adept at handling situations and would not suffer losses!
"Ahem! First question, did your mother really get admitted to the ICU?"
Mu An cleared his throat and began to interrogate.
"Of course not! Our mother is doing just fine back home!"
"Getting admitted to the ICU was just a lie to trick you into compensation!"
The big man spoke without hesitation.
As soon as he opened his mouth, the crowd was in an uproar.