The Anarchic Consort

Helian Wei Wei turned around to look at aunty, “Aunty, how much do you think the lobster that I just cooked would cost?”

“One lobster should be about five silver?” After the aunty voiced out, she got frightened and her voice weakened.

Helian Wei Wei smiled lightly and said, “You all are experienced fishermen who would go out to the sea constantly. So, you must be more familiar with the seafood price in the provincial capital than me, who came from the Capital. I won’t hide things from all of you. In the future, every dish from Bayview Seafood Restaurant will be 1.3 times more expensive than the costs.”

“1.3 times, that’s 12 to 13 silver.” The aunty did the math. Although it was still pricey, as compared to the sky-high prices back in the old Bayview Seafood Restaurant, this was too little!

Back in the days, a saltwater fish of this size would definitely cost them more than a hundred silver!

“Lord Wei has asked for a reasonable price.” The old chef surnamed Liu opened his mouth to speak again, “Among all restaurant businesses, the price would be about this rate in general. Some would charge even more. The prices that Lord Wei had named are considered cheap. Besides, with the taste of the lobster just now, I’m afraid that even the chefs from the Capital would not be able to duplicate the flavors. As an old man, I dare not say anything else. I have no comment for the reopening of Bayview Restaurant but with this kind of food standard, the food was definitely worth the price!”

“That’s it! I also agree with Master Liu. Aunty Zhang, you are being too stingy. Isn’t it normal for a lobster to sell for 13 silver? Don’t tell me that you are claiming to be honest and are willing to pay a hundred silver to the one surnamed Liao.”

The aunty’s gaze shifted. “I didn’t say anything more, right? I just wanted to be clear. Besides, that’s 1.3 times the cost.”

Helian Wei Wei took a glance at the aunty and she knew that there were different types of people in this world, but most of those who lived in rural areas would bully the weak and be scared of the tough.

She was not Mother Mary, so she would not treat the person differently because of his or her identity.

“Aunty, if it’s not worth it, you may refrain from coming.” Helian Wei Wei’s tone was so bland that it did not show any of her expressions.

However, the words changed the aunty’s face immediately. She did not even claim that she would not visit the restaurant. Was it not true that Lord Wei was a nice person who had been very concerned about people’s well-being?

Why did he not go according to her plan and cut down the price?

“The price won’t change as I have my rules.” Helian Wei Wei looked at all the people sternly. “As Bayview Seafood Restaurant’s business expands along the way toward the future, the menu will have more coverage on different dishes. Anyone who comes is welcomed, but I will never force anyone who is unwilling.”

Upon hearing this, the merchants laughed. “A man in business should behave this way. Rules are rules, they cannot be changed. Now that Bayview Seafood Restaurant is in Lord Wei’s hands, we are at ease. In the future, please take care of the seafood cargo business, Lord Wei.”

“Let’s take care of each other.” Helian Wei Wei was still smiling lightly as she kept her courtesy until the end.

The merchants were starting to admire Lord Wei who was rather young. Not only that he became a magistrate at a young age he also managed to fight back against the local bullies. And now with the generous reopening ceremony of Bayview Seafood Restaurant, they were really impressed. Therefore, they decided to purchase 100 crabs at once and asked for the exact flavor from Bayview Seafood Restaurant!

Helian Wei Wei turned her head slightly to the side and gave an order, “Steward Zhu, take this gentleman for a registration. There will be more collaboration in the future.”

“Yes!”

The two merchants who followed the lead of Helian Wei Wei were excited as they managed to sell a hundred crabs on the first day of opening! Such a thing could only be done by the boss of Wei Ze World!

No wonder people always said that finding a good patron could ensure prosperity for the rest of one’s life!

The people only got to watch as the merchants entered Bayview Seafood Restaurant. They had an indescribable feeling in their hearts because they did not manage to sell any of their seafood.

At this time, Helian Wei Wei opened her mouth to speak again, “In accordance with the reopening of Bayview Seafood Restaurant, four more ponds will be constructed outside of the building, specifically to buy and keep the seafood that was caught by the people.”

As soon as the people heard the news, they were on cloud nine!

“Lord Wei, look at my crabs. I just caught them today and they are still moving!”

“Lord Wei, mine too! Take a look at this saltwater fish and just name your price!”

Everyone was trying to squeeze to the front and the fiery atmosphere had reached its peak!

Helian Wei Wei grinned lightly, “Everybody please calm down. Why don’t you all line up slowly and the stewards will arrange the acquisition? As long as the seafood provided is good and big enough, you will get a decent return.”

Upon hearing this, Aunty Zhang who had a lot of comments previously pushed aside the people around her with no regard for whether it was an old man and went right in front of Helian Wei Wei. “Lord Wei, please take my seafood first. My family produces a lot of seafood, all big and cheap! If you don’t believe me, let me take them out for you to see!”

Helian Wei Wei slowly turned her gaze toward her. “Go to the back of the line.”

With just a glance, the aunty froze at her spot because there was no warmth at all in her eyes.

“If anyone refuses to line up again, never buy their seafood.” Helian Wei Wei said to the steward in a low voice.

The steward took a glance at Aunty Zhang and lowered his eyes respectfully, “Yes.”

Aunty Zhang was used to being unreasonable. Now that she was scolded in front of the crowd by Helian Wei Wei, her cheeks grew red and hot. She really wanted to find a hole in the ground and stay inside.

This time around, she was completely disciplined. Keeping her tail between her legs, she joined the queue.

The reopening of Bayview Seafood Restaurant this time had no fireworks or ribbon-cutting ceremony, but it was grander than ever. Not one soul was left unknown.

While they were stocking in, they were also selling off a lot.

On top of that, when people in the Capital heard of the amazing dish named ‘Drunken Lobster in Red Wine’, they would not hesitate to send someone to look for it!

Not to mention the ‘Spicy Diagonal Crab’, ‘Fried Scallop’ and so on, they were all very well-known within the entire provincial capital and the popularity was beginning to extend toward the national level.

And all of that only took three days.

In just three days, the notorious Bayview Seafood Restaurant had been titled ‘Number One Freshest Seafood’. Whether to eat or purchase their seafood, there were always lines of people waiting for their turns. This had stirred up a storm in the entire world!

People could not help but wonder. Who exactly is this Lord Wei? To have such means!

All of them hurried to the yamen of the provincial capital, wanting to see the real appearance of Lord Wei.

However, when they arrived, the yamen of the provincial capital had already had a new magistrate. Like a legend, Lord Wei vanished into thin air. The only evidence left of him ever been to the provincial capital was his appearance in Bayview Seafood Restaurant!

“His Highness, Princess Consort, it’s the heart of the Capital right ahead. It’s not convenient for me to proceed with these many soldiers.” Sitting on horseback, Jiang Liuyun turned to face Baili Jia Jue and Helian Wei Wei and cupped a hand in the other before his chest. “I can only escort His Highness and Princess Consort until here. From what the Retired Emperor said, the connections in the provincial capital had been removed and the ones in the Capital must be anxious. So, His Highness and Princess Consort, please do be careful along the way…”