"Old Liu, if you have something to say, just say it." Zhang Zhaohai said, barely keeping his patience.
"Fine, being straightforward is good. Then I won't beat around the bush either." Old Liu smiled. "You know as well as I do, when people work, isn't it all for money? The owner of Dongyuan Family is offering me this salary and wants to hire me over there."
He made a gesture with his hand.
Zhang Zhaohai's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained calm.
"But how could I, Old Liu, do something so low-class? Just leave the moment someone tries to poach me? Money is important, sure, but you can't let yourself get swallowed up by it, right?" Old Liu looked at Zhang Zhaohai.
"Wouldn't you agree, Boss Zhang?"
The apprentices nearby all stopped what they were doing and looked toward Zhang Zhaohai as well.
"Fine! Starting next month, I'll pay you that salary too." Zhang Zhaohai suddenly smiled without giving anything away.
"Next month? Boss Zhang, aren't you planning something else?" Old Liu grinned. "Starting this month. Make up the difference."
"You..." Zhang Zhaohai drew in a quiet breath. "Fine. Can you get back to work now?"
"Good!" Old Liu straightened his back, looking immediately energized. "Come on, get moving, all of you. Show them what you can do..."
At once, the apprentices around him shouted in response and threw themselves back into work.
Without another word, Zhang Zhaohai turned and walked out of the kitchen, his face somewhat dark.
"What happened?" Song Wenqin hurried over and asked.
"Arrange for new hires immediately." Zhang Zhaohai waved a hand. "That Old Liu claims Dongyuan Family next door is trying to poach him and offering this salary."
As he spoke, he made a gesture with his hand.
"That's way too greedy.