Chapter 256

　”Just because a few customers had stomach aches, you think I drugged them?” Old Qian glared at Xu Yina and said, “There are so many people in the kitchen, what makes you think I drugged them? If you suspect someone put drugs in the hot pot broth, then aren’t all the people in the kitchen suspects? And not just them, even the waiters who serve the dishes are suspects. Anyway, you can suspect everyone if you want!”

　　 “Old Qian, I know you and Xiaoqin have a conflict. This morning you even said you would make Hanji go bankrupt.”

　　 “It was just a joke, did you really take it seriously?” Old Qian said. “What if I rushed into the Industry and Commerce Bureau because I found queuing troublesome, and said that if they didn’t let me cut in line, I would make them go bankrupt? Would they take that seriously too?”

　　 “I can tell the difference between a joke and the truth.”

　　 “Then ask them, who saw me drug it?”

　　 Since there was indeed no evidence, Xu Yina was naturally furious.

　　 At this moment, Bai Qin quickly walked towards Lao Qian and slapped him.

　　 However, Bai Qin’s slap didn’t hit Lao Qian; instead, Lao Qian grabbed her wrist.

　　 With just a little force, Baiqin was in excruciating pain.

　　 “Let me go!”

　　 “Xiaoqin, how could you be so rude?” Old Qian said quietly. “You slapped me before even finding out who drugged me. Isn’t that wrong? We had a fight this morning, but I’m not stupid. How could I possibly put drugs in the hot pot broth? If someone died, I’d be going straight to jail.”

　　 Just then, Han An, his face ashen, walked into the back kitchen.

　　 Upon seeing Han An, Lao Qian quickly let go of his hand.

　　 Han An has already inquired about what happened at the store from the other staff members.

　　 Adding to Lao Qian’s comments from earlier that morning, Han An naturally assumed that Lao Qian was behind it all.

　　 Not wanting to argue with Lao Qian in front of the employees, Han An said, “Lao Qian, could you please come out with me for a moment?”

　　 After throwing his half-smoked cigarette on the floor, Lao Qian walked out.

　　 At the same time, at Night Song Music Club 4025.

　　 At this moment, He Yijuan was singing “Small Town Story,” while Bai Jing was listening.

　　 As for Zhao Tiancai, he appeared to be listening, but in reality, he was constantly looking for an opportunity.

　　 He wanted to pour the sleeping potion he had prepared into the wine, but he couldn’t let He Yijuan or Bai Jing see it.

　　 After singing “Small Town Story”, He Yijuan, who was in a hurry to urinate, went to the restroom.

　　 Seeing He Yijuan walk into the restroom, Zhao Tiancai, sensing an opportunity, said, “Xiaojing, hurry up and select a song, I haven’t heard you sing before!”

　　 “I sing terribly,” Bai Jing said with a smile, “so I don’t plan to sing at all. I just plan to be Sister Juan’s fan.”

　　 “No matter what, you have to sing one song. Go now!”

　　 “Then I’ll just sing one song randomly.”

　　 Most people who come to karaoke want to sing, and Bai Jing was no exception.

　　 So, at Zhao Tiancai’s urging, Bai Jing sat down in front of the karaoke machine.

　　 While Bai Jing was choosing a song, Zhao Tiancai had already taken out a medicine bottle from his pocket.

　　 Unscrew the bottle cap and poured all the powder into the already mixed liquor.

　　 Fearing they would notice something amiss, Zhao Tiancai even picked it up and shook it.

　　 Hearing the noise, Bai Jing turned her head to the side.

　　 Seeing that Zhao Tiancai was adding drinks for her and He Yijuan, Bai Jing didn’t think much of it and continued to request songs.

　　 After choosing Ady An’s “If I Hadn’t Met You That Day,” Bai Jing, who had returned to her seat, began to sing.

　　 Because Bai Jing’s voice was indeed quite good, Zhao Tiancai quickly clapped.

　　 After clapping, Zhao Tiancai praised, “It’s such a pity you don’t participate in the singing competition!”

　　 Bai Jing had heard far too many compliments, so she simply responded with a smile.

　　 A moment later, He Yijuan came out.

　　 After Bai Jing finished singing, Zhao Tiancai raised his glass and said, “Come on! Let’s drink to the future female singer!”

　　 Seeing He Yijuan raise her glass, Bai Jing had no choice but to raise hers as well.

　　 “No fish allowed,” Zhao Tiancai said, “otherwise the blessings won’t be sincere enough.”

　　 After clinking glasses, Zhao Tiancai gulped down the pure foreign liquor in his glass.

　　 After taking a sip, Zhao Tiancai exclaimed, “This liquor is really strong! But it tastes really good!”

　　 Bai Jing originally only wanted to take a small sip, but seeing that He Yijuan had drunk every last drop, Bai Jing had no choice but to finish it as well.

　　 Because it was mixed with green tea, this liquor tastes particularly good.

　　 But since it was imported liquor, Bai Jing was still a little worried about its aftereffects.

　　 “Xiaojing, let’s sing this song together!”

　　 Upon seeing that it was “Heartfelt Wishes,” Bai Jing, who knew the song, quickly picked up the microphone.

　　 Watching He Yijuan and Bai Jing sing together, Zhao Tiancai revealed a particularly lewd smile.

　　 Meanwhile, Lao Qian and Han An were looking at each other in the lounge.

　　 Han An knew that Lao Qian wouldn’t admit it, so he was particularly annoyed.

　　 For the catering industry, reputation is especially important.

　　 If a store experiences a large number of customers suffering from diarrhea, its business will definitely suffer greatly in the future.

　　 Clearly, Hanji is experiencing this situation.

　　 Seeing that Lao Qian remained silent, Han An said directly, “Lao Qian, I have never mistreated you, so why are you doing this?”

　　 “I didn’t do it.”

　　 “I knew it was you.”

　　 “It really wasn’t me.”

　　 “You threatened Xiaoqin this morning.”

　　 “I did threaten her, but does that mean I drugged her?” Old Qian said. “Although I rarely watch cartoons, I have watched a few episodes of ‘Detective Conan.’ Some criminals, in order to cover their tracks, will deliberately frame someone who has a conflict with the deceased for the crime. I had a bit of a disagreement with Xiaoqin this morning, so someone took advantage of this situation to drug her, so you will all think it was me. What do you think? Am I right?”

　　 “I founded Hanji, and I care a lot about its reputation,” Han An said. “If you admit that you did it and record a short video for me to post on our official WeChat account to apologize to everyone, then I will forgive you. Of course, I won’t let you stay at Hanji anymore, but I will give you an extra three months’ salary.”

　　 “You care about your reputation, but do you think I don’t? Do you think I would admit to something I didn’t do just to get three more months’ salary?”

　　 “What exactly do you want?!”

　　 After being yelled at by Han An, Lao Qian took two steps back.

　　 After smiling, Old Qian said, “I only plan not to come to work tomorrow, that’s what we agreed on before.”

　　 “If you refuse to admit it, then I’ll have no choice but to call the police.”

　　 “Then go ahead and call the police. Anyway, it wasn’t me who did it.”

　　 “Okay, then I’ll call the police right now!”

　　 As he spoke, Han An took his phone out of his pocket.

　　 Han An originally thought Lao Qian would be scared, but seeing Lao Qian still smiling, Han An was furious and dialed 110 directly.

　　 After reporting the case, Han An said, “I can’t get you to tell the truth, but the police can.”

　　 “Then I’ll sit here and wait,” Old Qian said, crossing his legs after sitting on the sofa. “I believe the police won’t wrong an innocent person like me.”