From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 990 - 986: Wildly Popular (Part 1)

Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t an innocent little girl unaware of worldly affairs.

For an ordinary soldier to become a Vanguard, how difficult could it be?

To become a General, how difficult would it be?

If they don’t gamble with their lives, they’re afraid they won’t succeed.

If Lu Yuanfeng truly loves this, loves fighting on the battlefield, and is willing to take on his country’s mission, Mu Shuangshuang certainly wouldn’t stop him.

If it’s just for her to live a good life, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t bear to let him take risks.

In three hundred and sixty professions, every profession has its Champion Scholar; one doesn’t necessarily have to choose this path to live better.

Lu Yuanfeng nodded.

He knew Shuangshuang was doing it for his own good.

After dinner, Mu Shuangshuang went to the hall to tell stories to those who had been waiting for days.

After cleaning up the elegant room upstairs, the restaurant staff also gathered in the hall, listening attentively to Journey to the West.

Previously, Sun Wukong’s incident of stealing and eating the Immortal Peach was told, which made everyone particularly excited.

When Zheng Zhi and his group came downstairs, seeing everyone gathered together, he couldn’t help but ask the shop staff.

"Staff, could you tell us what’s going on?" the Fat Chef asked.

"Our lady owner is telling stories; it’s fantastic! Haven’t you seen all our restaurant staff are listening too?"

In the center of the hall sat Mu Shuangshuang, with a table in front of her, holding a small wooden plank.

When she reached exciting parts, she would tap the table and pause to whet everyone’s appetite.

Zheng Zhi originally intended to leave, but as he listened, he became drawn to the story without a head or tail.

A stone monkey, capable of reaching heaven and earth, even calling himself the Grand Sage, was intriguing just to think about.

So the initially determined Zheng Zhi ended up staying.

A sharp-eyed staff member noticed Zheng Zhi was invited by Mu Shuangshuang as a honored guest, so he brought chairs for Zheng Zhi and his group.

The performance on stage was spectacular; the audience’s listening was earnest. In a blink, an hour and a half passed by.

Another hour and it would be mealtime; the restaurant needed to get busy with its usual operations.

Mu Shuangshuang knew her place was a restaurant, not a storytelling venue, so she bowed to the crowd.

"Sorry, everyone; it’s the restaurant’s opening day and in the evening there will be another wave of guests. Today’s story can only end here!"

Everyone sighed at how quickly time passed, still wanting to know the rest of the story but unable to take up the restaurant’s time as it opened.

"Boss lady, how about you set the stage and find a time to tell stories especially? We can pay too; it’s no problem." Someone suggested.

Many followed to agree.

Typically, listening to stories in restaurants requires payment.

The girl in front of them had told two sessions without charging a penny, and today’s tea and snacks were free.

Everyone felt a bit embarrassed.

Yu Dahai went onto the stage and said to Mu Shuangshuang, "Owner, why don’t we open three or four times a month? Even if it’s free, I feel many of our diners today are those who listen to the stories, and all ordered our restaurant’s dishes which aren’t cheap."

Yu Dahai had been observing.

Today’s business at Chengfeng Restaurant was booming.

Tables were opened one after another; the kitchen was so busy it couldn’t keep up.

Everyone was also particularly satisfied with the dishes here, estimating many return customers.

Mu Shuangshuang thought for a moment; seven sessions a month, roughly one per week.

At that time, selling some snacks, popcorn, and tea could also make considerable profits.

"Alright, then four sessions a month, on the first, fifth, tenth, and twentieth days. If I have business elsewhere, I might write the story down and let someone else tell it, okay?" Mu Shuangshuang replied.

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t live in town; she couldn’t always be at the restaurant.

"Then I’ll tell everyone!"

Yu Dahai turned to the crowd and said, "I’ve just discussed with the owner. In the future, on the first, fifth, tenth, and twentieth afternoons, there will be free storytelling for everyone.

If our owner has business, she’ll inform the shop staff ahead of the time about the content on that day, okay?"

Upon hearing this addition and the free sessions, everyone was in an uproar.

Everyone agreed enthusiastically.

"However, since our place is about business, next time, tea and snacks might not be free." Yu Dahai added.

Everyone nodded even more.

The menu stated the tea prices clearly; it wasn’t pricier than other places, quite reasonable instead.

It’s evidently advantageous; who would refuse?

Mu Shuangshuang came down from the center position in the hall and drank a sip of tea served by the staff—just in time to see Zheng Zhi and Fat Chef hadn’t left.

Mu Shuangshuang was surprised, "You were also listening?"

"Girl, why didn’t you say earlier you could tell stories? If I had known, I’d have invited you earlier!"

Fat Chef regretted deeply; back then, he only knew this little girl could make cold noodles and a few home-cooked dishes.

Who could have known she’d be best at telling stories?

If such a person stayed in the restaurant, wouldn’t they just prosper!

"Uncle, don’t say that. I only learned last time that everyone likes hearing my stories. Before, I had no idea. If I’d known, I’d definitely have become a professional storyteller; I’d earn more that way."

Mu Shuangshuang knew that storytellers were paid by the hour.

If they were a skilled storyteller, they could earn a considerable amount of money.

But that’s all in the past.

"Why don’t you charge now?" Zheng Zhi suddenly asked.

"It’s different now; I’ve opened my own restaurant, with many responsibilities, can’t focus only on one thing. Given that, might as well relax, bring enjoyment to oneself and others." Mu Shuangshuang smiled.

Then, she added, "Additionally, my tea and snacks are charged. While in my restaurant, everyone will likely drink a pot or half a pot of tea in an afternoon."

"Selling more tea and snacks increases revenue naturally, and as an amateur storyteller, I won’t be blamed!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s playful words made Zheng Zhi re-evaluate the woman in front of him.

This woman was the only one to frustrate him.

Also, the only one to gain advantages from him.

Even Xue Yi, as clever as he was, opening a restaurant, couldn’t finish him off.

"Owner, it’s getting late; shall we go!" Fat Chef reminded Zheng Zhi, who was lost in thoughts.

Zheng Zhi, pulled back to reality, glanced at Mu Shuangshuang again before striding out of the restaurant.

Someone recognized them as the owner and shopkeeper of Jiu Si Xuan, along with the head chef, exclaiming:

This Chengfeng Restaurant surely has a big face, inviting such significant figures from the largest restaurant in town.

Yet, it also highlighted Chengfeng Restaurant’s prowess!

Mu Shuangshuang headed into the backyard kitchen and busied herself for a while longer.

By the time dinner was mostly done, the sky was already darkening.