Yang Ruxin glanced at Du Juan, who silently slipped into the crowd of onlookers, edging close to the two people causing the most commotion.
"Closing down… But we've only just opened for business…" Yang Ruxin smacked her lips, her face full of difficulty. After a moment of silence, she turned to the surrounding crowd. "Everyone here must be regulars, right?"
Many people nodded in agreement.
"What do you all think of my hotpot? Just be honest, that's all I ask."
The people around hesitated, but a few of them nodded. "To be honest, the hotpot tastes really good, better than any dishes from other restaurants. But… If it's really not hygienic…" They shrugged, looking conflicted.
Others in the crowd nodded as well. "If this place truly shuts down, it'd be such a shame."
Yang Ruxin nodded. "Thank you for your honest feedback. We'll revisit this matter shortly." Then she looked toward the troublemakers. "You two claim you spotted cockroaches midway through your meal?"
