"Old Xue, isn’t that Mr. Lishan?"
Aunt Xue was originally struggling with whether to pack black bean sauce pork ribs or black bean chicken pieces. Hearing her husband’s voice, she instinctively looked up and blurted out, "Mr. Lishan? Is it really you, Mr. Lishan?"
When they first ca to dine, they saw Geng Lishan’s inscription. Therefore, they often ca to eat during that period, hoping to et Mr. Lishan. But they had never encountered this titan of the cultural circle; instead, they were captivated by the restaurant’s dishes. They not only beca devotees of Lin Ji’s Food but also made friends with young people like Yue Liyue, and even followed Geng Lele to join the ow ow Sect, becoming one of the four Elders.
"You are... little Xue from the art gallery?"
Geng Lishan pondered for a long ti before he rembered Aunt Xue’s identity.
anwhile, Geng Lele, who was playing with her phone next to him, looked up upon seeing Aunt Xue and the others, and quickly stood up to greet them, "Haha, the four Elders of our ow ow Sect have arrived! Old man, since you and Dundun are so fated, you might as well join our ow ow Sect too. As the High Priest, I can at least arrange a minor lackey position for you."
Geng Lishan: "..."
Why is this girl so madcap wherever she goes? And yet, there are always people willing to join in her madness.
Aunt Xue and the others ca over, smiling, and asked, "Mr. Lishan, what brings you here today?"
"I heard that young friend Lin’s establishnt is going to be renovated, so I specially wrote a piece of calligraphy for the shop sign and brought it over. Since you all are here too, let’s sit together. My granddaughter hasn’t been causing you any trouble, has she?"
"Lele is sensible and well-behaved. How could she possibly trouble us?"
They only found out a few days after the competition ended that Geng Lele was Mr. Lishan’s granddaughter. Back then, they finally understood why the restaurant had Mr. Lishan’s handwriting; they suspected it was Geng Lele who had coaxed her grandfather to write it. But now it seed Mr. Lishan, hearing that the shop was closing for renovation, had actually co in person to deliver the calligraphy for the shop sign. He also referred to Boss Lin as "young friend Lin."
This relationship seed quite extraordinary. Could it be a friendship that disregards age?
As they were chatting, Lin Xu ca over with a large plate of Stead Rice Flour at. "Everyone, try this Stead Rice Flour at. It’s my first ti making it, and I’m always worried about getting the flavor right. You taste it first. I’ll go make the White Jade Lotus Root Strips that Mr. Lishan likes."
White Jade Lotus Root Strips?
Professor Xu and the others felt a surge of delight. They had heard about the dish White Jade Lotus Root Strips a few days ago but never had the chance to try it. They didn’t expect to get the opportunity today, thanks to Mr. Lishan.
But it’s Mr. Lishan’s favorite? Does Lin Xu often cook it for Mr. Lishan? No wonder he ca in person to deliver the calligraphy for the shop sign. The two really do have a friendship that disregards age.
The server brought over bowls, chopsticks, and plates. Geng Lishan called out, then picked up a slice of pork belly, glistening with oil and covered with granules of Stead at Powder. A rich aroma of at and rice wafted from it, mingled with the sweet fragrance of pumpkin. It instantly whetted everyone’s appetite.
"Hmm, this slls truly fragrant," Geng Lishan praised, then put the at into his mouth.
The first sensation upon entering his mouth was the sticky texture of the Stead at Powder, followed by the distinctive flavor of the pork belly. Chewing it, the at within the Stead at Powder was perfectly cooked; the fatty part lted richly in his mouth, while the lean at was tender and juicy. Eaten alone, the at slices might have felt a bit greasy. But paired with the outer layer of Stead at Powder, everything beca perfectly balanced. Especially the subtle spice notes in the Stead at Powder, which made the aty flavor even more intense and delicious.
"Delicious! This at is stead wonderfully. Everyone, hurry and try it. This flavor is fantastic! Young friend Lin’s skills are truly exceptional, out of this world!"
Upon hearing this, Professor Xu and the others also picked up their chopsticks to taste it. The Stead Rice Flour at was indeed superb. Thanks to the Stead at Powder, the pork belly wasn’t greasy at all. It was fragrant and delectable, as if opening the doors to a new world for them.
"I didn’t like Stead Rice Flour at before because I had a bad experience at a restaurant before I retired. The at was gay, and the powder was tough," Elder Zhou said with deep feeling. As a forr managent mber of Beijing University, he was also a renowned food lover. "I didn’t expect Boss Lin’s version to be so delicious—fragrant, sticky, and the flavor is great."
Due to that single disappointing experience with gay Stead Rice Flour at, he had lost all interest in the dish. Only now did he realize how delicious it could be when prepared well.
"Not only is the at delicious, but the pumpkin underneath is also amazing... Old Zhou, you should eat more pumpkin; it’s good for your health," Elder Liang thoughtfully said, placing a piece of pumpkin on her husband’s plate.
Elder Zhou only wanted to eat at and had no interest in the pumpkin. However, worried about his wife’s nagging if he didn’t eat it, he picked it up and took a bite.
"Oh my, this pumpkin is actually delicious! It’s sweet and glutinous, with a hint of aty aroma. This combination is so good! Mr. Lishan, Professor Xu, you should all try it too."
While everyone was enjoying their al, Lin Xu brought over the White Jade Lotus Root Strips and a few other side dishes, making Geng Lishan’s eyes widen.
The White Jade Lotus Root Strips he had been craving since the competition! Finally, they were before him again.
He picked up a mouthful with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth. Mmm, still so crispy and delicious. This texture was truly unforgettable.
"Young friend Lin, you’re the first person I’ve t who can make vegetarian dishes this tasty. It’s absolutely brilliant, a dish I wouldn’t trade for at!"
Lin Xu said with a smile, "Then please eat more. Whenever you feel like having so, just co over, and I’ll make it for you."
While the two chatted, Professor Xu and the others also tried the White Jade Lotus Root Strips. It had to be said, the flavor was indeed fantastic. No wonder Mr. Lishan was so fond of this dish. The texture, the flavor, and the presentation were all impeccable!
At this ti, the staff also began eating their dinner. Lin Xu casually grabbed a pair of chopsticks and sat down at their table. Just as he was about to start eating, Shen Jiayue pushed the door open and walked in.
"I’m off work!" she announced. She first rushed to Dundun, giving his head a good rub, then ran over to Lin Xu. She was about to hug her beloved Xu Bao, whom she hadn’t seen for several hours, when she suddenly noticed the Stead Rice Flour at on the table.
The intended loving embrace imdiately transford into a yearning for the delicious food. "Wow, it’s Stead Rice Flour at! No wonder it slls so good."
After greeting everyone, she sat down next to Lin Xu, casually snatched his chopsticks, and began devouring the Stead Rice Flour at in large mouthfuls, all while recounting amusing incidents from the audit firm.
"Uncle Tan heard we were going to have bento boxes again and canceled his business trip, so Assistant Yuan had to go cancel the plane tickets again..."
Lin Xu picked up a pair of chopsticks from another table and tasted the Stead Rice Flour at he had made.
The flavor really is good. No wonder so many people like it. I’ll have to find a way to improve it further. When the new restaurant opens, I can add it to the nu and make more money.
The new establishnt had upgraded from a roadside stall to a large restaurant, requiring many more dishes.
During this month at Fishing Platform, I need to learn as much as possible and also poach as much talent as possible. Yes, for such a large restaurant, it’s unrealistic for to handle all the cooking alone. It’s best to recruit a few chefs with signature dishes to support the kitchen.
Just as he thought of this, the system’s notification sounded in Lin Xu’s mind:
"The host is concerned about the operational status of the new restaurant’s kitchen, triggering the side quest [Desperate for Talent]: Please invite five chefs recognized by the system to join Lin Ji’s Food before the new restaurant opens. Upon completion, you will receive one Cuisine Upgrade Card, two Perfect Level Stir-fry Dish draws, and two Perfect Level Braised Dish draws."
Five chefs? And they have to be recognized by the system?
Lin Xu was sowhat surprised.
Getting five chefs is simple; with enough money, many would be willing to switch jobs. But being recognized by the system...
While he was pondering, a list appeared on the screen in his mind. It contained the nas of all the chefs Lin Xu knew. However, only the nas of his master Gao Peisheng, Senior Brother Xie Baomin, Mr. Guo Weidong, his nephew Guo Xinghai, and Wei Qian were illuminated.
This must an they are recognized by the system, right? But this list is too... Including his retired master’s na—isn’t the system afraid of being strung up on a lamppost? Senior Brother Xie Baomin and Guo Weidong both have jobs, so they’re a no-go. And Guo Xinghai has already moved to Yangcheng; it’s impossible to poach him. So, is the current priority to recruit Wei Qian? But he’s just managed to establish himself at Fishing Platform. Would it really be appropriate to abruptly try and recruit him to Lin Ji?
As he was contemplating, Wei Qian pushed open the door and strode in. "Am I late? Every ti I co here, it feels like coming ho. It’s not like Fishing Platform, which is so dull and lifeless it’s irritating..."
Lin Xu: "!!!!!!!!!!!!"
If you put it that way, I’m wide awake now!
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