Hu Kaixing’s understanding of Li Dan’s current situation also cos from his wife, Wang ngqi.
Wang ngqi has privately remarked more than once that Che Yuhang is simply an exemplary man in the second marriage arena.
He graduated from the Culinary Institute of Jinan University and then qualified to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
During his ti in school, he did not take any detours; he first followed his teachers, taking internships at various high-end restaurants. After five years, he consecutively obtained the professional qualifications of senior chef, technician, and senior technician.
After working for ten years, he returned to his hotown’s provincial capital to independently found Zhongxiang Restaurant, and in the following three years, he opened three branches one after the other.
He just turned forty-five this year and has already amassed considerable wealth. This ti he ca to Bei’an to prepare to open a branch there.
Although he hasn’t returned yet, the specific renovations for the branch have already been commissioned and actively organized by his people, with adequate staffing from top to bottom. He even sent a trusted apprentice to help manage the branch.
It’s well-known both within and outside the industry how wealthy famous chefs are.
Being able to own your own restaurant and open branches is not just about having money; you must also have extensive connections and be able to navigate various channels smoothly.
This is a highly capable person.
After finishing his words, Hu Kaixing couldn’t help but let out a small sigh in his heart.
Luckily, Zhao ng reacted quickly earlier; if they had truly run into him, it would have been so awkward!
No matter how well Zhao ng does, he’s still just a chef working for soone else, not even close to being compared to him.
However, similarly, although Che Yuhang is impressive, he doesn’t know him, and today is their first encounter. They’re not on the sa path and not familiar with each other.
As long as things look good on the surface, that’s enough.
He can’t be compared to an old friend like Zhao ng, whom he’s known for over a decade.
However...
Looking at Zhao ng, Hu Kaixing couldn’t help feeling a bit regretful.
To think once upon a ti, Zhao ng and Li Dan were such a good pair!
Who would have thought...
"Just like you said, it’s all in the past now. Li Dan is just here to check on the branch; she’ll probably leave in a few days."
Observing Zhao ng’s expression and seeing that he had indeed moved on, Hu Kaixing felt relieved and started talking more: "The key responsibilities here are handed over to Che Yuhang’s people, so there won’t be many chances to run into them in the future."
Zhao ng nodded: "As long as she’s doing well, I’m genuinely happy for her... Alright then, let’s head out. I still need to check on things in the kitchen."
The two of them left together.
Fu Yu, with his ears perked up, waited until the noise outside had completely disappeared. Only then did he casually hit the flush button and opened the door to co out.
In the adjacent stall, Sun Qingning had stepped out as well.
The two exchanged looks.
Sun Qingning couldn’t help but quietly curse, "Damn!"
Fu Yu walked over to wash his hands and remained silent.
Sun Qingning followed suit and washed his hands, then slowly asked, "Chef Fu, have you ever t Chef Zhao’s ex-wife?"
Fu Yu shook his head and softly said, "Didn’t you hear what that guy just said? Chef Zhao’s ex-wife just ca back."
Sun Qingning asked worriedly, "They’re dining on the second floor, and Sister Dai’s in charge of that floor. Do you think they’ll run into each other?"
Fu Yu turned to leave: "They won’t; they don’t know each other. Once we’re out, don’t ntion what happened today to anyone, got it?"
Sun Qingning nodded: "Of course, I wouldn’t just bring this up casually with anyone!"
Fu Yu felt sowhat complicated about Zhao ng’s affairs. Although he hadn’t specifically inquired, he had picked up bits and pieces during conversations.
Zhao ng t his ex-wife when they both had humble beginnings. At that ti, he wasn’t head chef yet, just working as a cook at Qianlima, with ager wages and commission.
Busy with work, earning little, having no ti to care for the family, every day entangled with the trivialities of life.
Eventually, his ex-wife couldn’t endure any longer and asked for a divorce.
Knowing this, Fu Yu couldn’t help but feel a bit of resentnt towards Zhao ng’s ex-wife, whom he’d never t.
Isn’t life just like this?
Day-to-day, struggling for a living.
Both husband and wife co from ordinary backgrounds without significant abilities; striving for a prosperous future requires effort and hard work.
In Fu Yu’s imagination, Zhao ng’s ex-wife simply couldn’t bear the loneliness, craved enjoynt, and found myriad excuses to justify herself.
Fu Yu always believed Zhao ng was a particularly good person, and his ex-wife’s lack of appreciation was her shortcoming.
For a woman like this, who left Zhao ng high and dry, it’s better not to have her.
While walking out, Fu Yu contemplated inviting Zhao ng for a late-night snack.
There’s nothing else he can do to help, but he can surely keep him company with so drinks to ease his mind.
Lost in thought, Fu Yu didn’t pay attention to his surroundings as he approached the second-floor corridor when suddenly, a voice called from a private room nearby: "Waiter!"
Fu Yu paused abruptly, turning towards the sound.
He saw several guests seated in Private Room 203, with a middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table, summoning the waiter.
This man appeared to be in his early forties, with a square face and penetrating eyes, speaking to the waiter who entered upon hearing the call.
Fu Yu looked intently at the middle-aged man.
That voice!
It was unmistakably the sa "Old Hu" who had been speaking with Zhao ng in the restroom earlier.
Having finished his conversation with Zhao ng, Hu Kaixing returned to the private room.
After engaging in so friendly banter, the atmosphere at the dining table beca quite congenial.
In the presence of such an outstanding chef industry elite, Hu Kaixing felt respect and admiration, deeming the person worthy of esteem.
As for forming connections, that would depend on fate.
No need to force it.
With many people dining together, adding dishes was inevitable.
Hu Kaixing called the waiter again to order a few of the restaurant’s specialty dishes.
Beside him, his wife Wang ngqi was casually chatting with Li Dan.
Their seats were positioned conveniently close to the door, and in their stirred emotions, they spoke sowhat louder.
Wang ngqi asked with concern, "How long will you be staying here this ti?"
Li Dan replied, "We plan to stay for three days. There’s a lot to handle in the provincial capital, and since soone is managing things here, there’s nothing to worry about."
After ordering, Hu Kaixing overheard their conversation and curiously asked, "Is Chef Che’s branch already fully prepared?"
Che Yuhang nodded and replied crisply, "Yes, there’s nothing much left to prepare. I’m mainly here because I was invited to a TV interview program and decided to visit on the way."
Hu Kaixing fell silent.
He usually watched programs on TV from ho.
While soone of his acquaintance was being invited to interviews.
Truly incomparable!
Upon hearing that Li Dan could only stay for three days, Wang ngqi quickly said, "Then you must set aside a day for us to catch up properly. I still have so much I want to chat with you about!"
Li Dan laughed and said, "We’ll settle in the provincial capital from now on. It’s only a five-hour drive to Bei’an; I can visit you whenever I have ti."
Wang ngqi was sowhat surprised, "You’ve moved to the provincial capital?"
Li Dan had been working out of town all these years and hadn’t returned much.
Li Dan nodded, her face radiating an unmistakable happiness: "Previously, he was busy with his startup, and my work was impossible to leave. We were living separately. He said he doesn’t want to be so far from anymore, so he arranged through connections for to work at the health bureau."
Wang ngqi was instantly filled with envy.
Incredible!
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