Chapter 132: We Do Not Allow Your Kind in Our Establishment

The manager felt a cold sweat break out all over him. Nearby, a waitress was still sobbing and complaining, only to be sharply scolded by him, “Stop crying!”

The waitress had initially wanted to play the victim first, but was stunned by the manager’s stern rebuke.

At this moment, the manager could no longer pay attention to her. He immediately approached Lu Beiqin and bowed deeply, his expression full of fear and respect. “Sir...”

“You’re the manager of this restaurant, right?” Lu Beiqin interrupted him calmly. “My wife and I made a reservation here to dine, but the waitress told us the restaurant was full. When we asked why, we were accused of making trouble and even had two security guards called to drive us out. What kind of nonsense is this?”

Lu Beiqin’s voice was steady and measured, yet the manager’s back was drenched in cold sweat.

He glanced at Lu Beiqin, who gave him a subtle signal. The manager had heard before that the young master disliked revealing his identity openly. No wonder he had cut him off so abruptly.

Hearing the young master speak like this, the manager immediately realized this was the waitress’s doing. He bowed again. “Apologies, the fault was ours.”

Then he turned to the waitress and barked, “Come here! What on earth is going on? How come I didn’t know the restaurant was full today?”

Seeing that the matter could no longer be concealed, the waitress said immediately, “Manager, these people look like poor snobs who just want to save face by coming here. Why waste time serving them? I have a Mr. Wang who booked a table; I gave the seat to him instead. He surely brings more profit to the restaurant.”

The manager was furious. “Nonsense! Since when did we do business like this? Apologize at once!”

The waitress was unwilling to back down. “Why should I apologize? These types are indeed penny-pinchers who drive around in a secondhand, beat-up car. Why should we waste time serving them?”

“If you don’t apologize, you can get out!”

The manager’s back was soaked; this woman actually dared to speak like this. If the young master heard, wouldn’t they all be kicked out?

Though unwilling, the waitress bowed deeply to Shen Chutang and Lu Beiqin for the sake of her hard-earned wages. “Sorry, is that enough?”

Shen Chutang, no longer in the mood, took Lu Beiqin’s hand and said, “Forget it, let’s go. We’ll find another place.”

They had come to eat, not to be insulted!

Seeing Shen Chutang’s mood sour, Lu Beiqin’s expression also grew cold. “Is this how your restaurant apologizes?”

The manager turned pale with fear and hurried over with a forced smile. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s our fault. Please give us a chance to make amends.”

The manager was a seasoned veteran. He saw that Lu Beiqin cared deeply for Shen Chutang and quickly addressed her, “Miss, we have prepared a VIP private room especially for distinguished guests like you. There are also many new signature dishes, just added this month, and they have received great reviews. We’re sure you will like them.”

Seeing the manager’s humble attitude, Shen Chutang finally agreed.

Once Shen Chutang and Lu Beiqin were shown inside, the waitress immediately grumbled, “Manager, why are you bowing and scraping to them? They’re just two poor snobs. Why bother?”

The manager, full of anger, said, “Go to the finance department and collect your severance. Don’t waste my time!”

The waitress was stunned. “I already apologized! Why are you firing me?”

The manager said coldly, “Don’t argue. Our restaurant will never have people like you!”

With that, the manager turned and walked away without another word.

Shen Chutang was led to the high-end VIP private room, which happened to be by the window—a perfect spot with a sweeping view of the night scenery outside.

Shen Chutang couldn’t help but say to Lu Beiqin, “I’m sorry. I just wanted to have a nice dinner out, but something like this happened.”

Lu Beiqin shook his head. “It’s nothing.”

Shen Chutang carefully studied Lu Beiqin’s expression, but he was always composed, showing no signs of anger or happiness. She wondered if the waitress’s comment about his car had made him feel self-conscious.

She gently patted his hand. “It doesn’t matter. Earning your own money is something to be proud of.”

Unexpectedly, he returned the kindness with a faint smile. “Thank you.”

Soon, the manager had the chef pull out all the stops, presenting a table full of dishes.

The food was indeed delicious, and as Shen Chutang ate, her mood gradually improved.

Just then, a commotion came from the door.

The next moment, with a loud bang, the door was flung open, and a drunken man stumbled inside.