Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 521: Are We Not Going to Beishi?

"Whatever compensation I can obtain, each of you will receive the same amount. We are all entitled to the same amount; there is no unfairness in someone getting more compensation while someone gets less."

"However, if anyone among you feels that the compensation amount doesn’t meet your expectations and isn’t satisfactory, I may not be able to fulfill your demands. Anyone wanting a larger amount can withdraw now." Lawyer Xu explained to them beforehand.

"Lawyer Xu, may I ask, how much can we claim in this situation?" someone inquired.

Ye Ning also pricked up her ears, eager to learn about their plan.

The more she knew, the clearer things would become, which would allow her side to better respond and be thoroughly prepared.

Lawyer Xu smiled and said, "Based on my experience, we can claim one million per person."

"Whoa!"

The crowd was astonished.

This was much more than they had anticipated.

Many guests thought there were so many people dining at the restaurant.

Getting compensation of some tens of thousands each would be nice.

At most, it would be around a hundred thousand.

Unexpectedly, Lawyer Xu directly asked for one million!

No wonder he’s such a renowned lawyer from Beijing, having seen the world; he dares to ask for a million just seeing a mere mouse!

Fortunately, they all agreed to have Lawyer Xu represent them.

Otherwise, if they handled it themselves, who knows how much they would lose.

A million in Ye City, such a small city, could buy a big house.

Ye Ning almost exclaimed.

A million per person, and there were over fifty people present.

Why doesn’t he just go rob someone!

Ye Ning pinched her leg hard, managing to hold back without losing composure.

If she shouted out now, wouldn’t they latch onto this weakness?

Seeing this, her side also had to get a lawyer.

It’s impossible not to hire a lawyer.

Should Lawyer Xu really press them for every person to get one million in compensation?

Lawyer Xu then produced a business card and handed it to Ye Ning: "Mr. Ye, I will be the representative lawyer for our side. If the restaurant wants to discuss anything, you can contact me directly."

"With my clients present, the restaurant cannot directly contact or negotiate with them. Whatever the issue, it must go through me." Lawyer Xu stated.

Ye Ning stiffly accepted the business card and heard Lawyer Xu say, "Soon, I will send a lawyer’s letter to the restaurant and formally file a lawsuit with the court."

Without waiting for Ye Ning’s response, Lawyer Xu turned to the guests and said, "Everyone, let’s move to a larger, quieter place where I’ll discuss the details with you. Please also leave a contact method for me, so I can update you on progress and communicate."

"Okay, okay!"

Everyone agreed immediately.

Suddenly, there was a feeling of having strong backing, full of confidence.

Once Lawyer Xu led the guests away in a grand procession.

The restaurant finally emptied and quieted down.

But the matter wasn’t over; it was just beginning, and a huge mess awaited Ye Ning to clean up.

Ye Ning busied herself at the restaurant until midnight before going home.

Due to the restaurant’s issues, Xu Huizhen and Ye Dezhang hadn’t slept and were waiting.

During dinner, Ye Ning didn’t explain clearly.

But those few words indicated the restaurant faced a significant problem.

Otherwise, Ye Ning wouldn’t have rushed off without eating.

What’s more, she hadn’t returned even by midnight.

Xu Huizhen and Ye Dezhang couldn’t help much but were worried.

Ye Ning returned home to find the living room lights still on.

Upon hearing her enter, Xu Huizhen and Ye Dezhang rushed out together.

"Ning Ning, how’s the situation at the restaurant?" Xu Huizhen asked worriedly, "Is it serious?"

"Yes, how did it go?" Ye Dezhang inquired.

"Things are difficult. Today, among the restaurant’s guests, there was coincidentally a renowned lawyer from City B, who now represents the guests in claiming compensation. They all want one million each." Ye Ning said as she kicked off her shoes, too lazy to put them away, and entered the living room.

"A million per person?" Xu Huizhen shrieked at hearing this, "How many guests are there in total?"

Their restaurant usually did well, often fully occupied.

Seeing Ye Ning head into the living room, Xu Huizhen quickly followed.

Meanwhile, Ye Dezhang picked up Ye Ning’s shoes, placed them in the shoe cabinet, and then joined her in the living room.

"I didn’t count precisely, but at a glance, there seem to be fifty to sixty." Ye Ning said irritably.

"Fifty to sixty?" Xu Huizhen’s shriek grew louder.

The number was relatively small, not as many as usual.

But still, Xu Huizhen couldn’t celebrate.

"Let’s estimate fifty; a million per person, that’s fifty million in total." Xu Huizhen exclaimed.

A million, let alone fifty million, asking her to give away even ten thousand to strangers would be heart-wrenching.

Fifty million was more painful than losing her life.

"Of course, it’s impossible to compensate." Ye Ning replied, "Even the restaurant’s annual net profit isn’t this high."

Despite the restaurant’s apparent success, she had to manage many aspects.

Smoothing things over with various departments, yearly inspections, and ensuring uncomplicated approval of various certificates.

Smoothing things over with the streetwise, to avoid disruptions.

Not to mention the costs of ingredients, utilities, renovations, miscellaneous replacements, and wages for every crew member from chefs to waitstaff.

After deducting these costs, the annual profit was not particularly impressive.

Their family had prestige in Ye City.

But Ye City’s living costs are low.

Consumer prices were low, and property prices weren’t high either.

Of course, aside from these factors.

Even if she earned billions annually, she certainly wouldn’t part with fifty million for compensation.

What a joke.

According to Ye Ning, a few thousand per person was already excessive.

"This thing is so bizarre, I feel someone premeditated it carefully." Ye Ning said, "Because the timing of each action taken by these guests was coordinated too well; upon reflection, it had a kind of rhythm."

Ye Ning related the details to Xu Huizhen and Ye Dezhang.

While the two couldn’t offer much aid.

Ye Ning truly couldn’t keep it bottled up.

Otherwise, keeping it inside, would have driven her insane.

Finally finishing her account, Ye Ning got up to pour herself a glass of water.

"Now, that Lawyer Xu is representing those guests. He said he would send me a lawyer’s letter and proceed with legal action." Ye Ning stated.

"Therefore, I also need to find a competent lawyer to respond." Ye Ning spoke gravely.

"Then... can we still go to City B?" Xu Huizhen suddenly remembered the matter.

With such an issue at the restaurant, Ye Ning certainly couldn’t leave.

How could they go to City B to find Ye Fei?

Ye Ning thought for a moment and said, "Yes!"

"Still going?" Ye Dezhang asked, surprised.

"I indeed can’t leave, I must stay here to handle the restaurant’s issues. This incident is too significant." Ye Ning replied.