"You're welcome. I hope everyone can work even harder," Zhou Zhizhi said with a smile in response to their thanks.

"Of course, of course," Foreman Zhang assured Zhou Zhizhi with a smile.

"Foreman Zhang, you go ahead and get busy. I'll just take a look around by myself," Zhou Zhizhi said to Foreman Zhang after looking around.

Foreman Zhang immediately nodded and bowed, "Okay, Miss Zhou, please feel free to call me if you have any questions."

Zhou Zhizhi led Wu Da and Wu Er around the shop, now just asking the construction team to dismantle some useless things.

The real design process hasn't even begun yet. Zhou Zhizhi needs a designer with ideas and abilities to turn her vision for the shop into reality.

Where can we find someone like that...?

"Wu Da, go and post a notice at the entrance stating that we are looking to hire a capable designer," Zhou Zhizhi instructed Wu Da after a moment's thought.

"Yes," Wu Da replied respectfully, immediately found paper and pen to write the notice, and quickly walked out of the mansion to post it at the gate.

Zhou Zhizhi knew that finding talent couldn't be rushed.

"Foreman Zhang," Zhou Zhizhi called out.

"I've asked Wu Da to spread the word that the restaurant is short of talented designers. If anyone comes to inquire about this later, I hope Foreman Zhang will have each of them write a letter of introduction describing their ideas for decorating the shop, and informing them that I will personally come to select the best option in three days."

"Don't worry, Miss Zhou, I'll take care of this," Foreman Zhang assured her, patting his chest.

"Miss, it's up and done." After Wu Da posted the notice at the entrance, it quickly attracted a large crowd.

Zhou Zhizhi looked at the scene at the door with satisfaction, then led the two of them away.

"Miss, what are we going to do now?" Wu Er asked.

Zhou Zhizhi smiled slightly, "Let's go eat!"

"Eat again? Miss, didn't you just eat before you left?" Wu Er was puzzled by Zhou Zhizhi's decision.

"Go see if we can poach chefs from other restaurants." Zhou Zhizhi gave Wu Er a disappointed look. "Chefs are the most important people for every restaurant to survive, and there are very few good chefs in the capital."

Zhou Zhizhi looked ahead with a melancholy expression and continued to explain to Wu Da and Wu Er.

"Hotels with even a little reputation in Beijing will sign agreements with their head chefs, prohibiting them from leaving without permission."

Even if you quit, you can't work as a cook in any other restaurant in the capital for five years.

Upon hearing Zhou Zhizhi's explanation, Wu Da and Wu Er couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "We never expected a chef to be so strict, and there are even such rules here."

"Miss, what should we do now? The chefs from the big restaurants won't be allowed to work here, where can we find any good chefs?" Wu Er asked worriedly.

Zhou Zhizhi thought for a moment, "Small restaurants generally don't have high enough monthly wages to pay their chefs, so they don't have such a contract with them."

"But the quality of food at taverns varies, so we'll have to try our luck."

At this point, Zhou Zhizhi seemed to remember something and suddenly turned to look at Wu Er.

"Wu Er, I heard from Wu Da that you know a lot about where to find good food in Zouma Lane. Now it's your time to shine."

"Take me to try all the decent dishes you've had on this street," Zhou Zhizhi ordered Wu Er. "Try to find a good chef today."

"Yes, Miss, please follow me." Wu Er was very confident in her foodie skills.

He led Wu Da and Zhou Zhizhi through Zouma Lane and soon arrived at a steamed bun shop.

"This is my favorite steamed bun shop. Their buns have thin skins, generous fillings, and delicious broth." Wu Er said, his mouth watering uncontrollably.

Just then, the steamed buns in front of them were cooked, steaming hot and fragrant.

"Boss, a basket of steamed buns, please." After hearing Wu Er's introduction, Zhou Zhizhi bought a basket from the boss.

Since Zhou Zhizhi had already eaten before coming out, she only had a small taste of the food.

These steamed buns are indeed as delicious as Wu Er said, but for a restaurant, xiaolongbao can only be considered a dish or a snack; it is far from enough.

Moreover, this shop is clearly a sole proprietorship. This person is both the chef and the owner, so it's absurd to think he would work in his restaurant.

Zhou Zhizhi didn't even ask a question before directly rejecting the master.

"Although the food tastes very good, we can't find the chef at this restaurant," Zhou Zhizhi concluded. "Besides, if a chef can only make steamed buns, it doesn't fit the positioning of our restaurant."

After listening to Zhou Zhizhi's words, Wu Er nodded. His eyes continued to scan the bustling street, trying to find a shop that met Zhou Zhizhi's requirements.

"Miss, please follow me again." Wu Er quickly identified his target and led Zhou Zhizhi forward.

Zhou Zhizhi and Wu Er walked through the bustling streets of Zouma Lane for a very long time. The three of them gradually left Zouma Lane and entered a secluded and hidden alley.

Finally, we stopped in front of a quaint little shop.

"Miss, please come in and try it out." Wu Er looked at Zhou Zhizhi with expectant eyes.

As Wu Er pushed open the door and entered the store, a rich aroma of food immediately wafted towards him.

The restaurant had only a few decent tables and chairs, and only a handful of customers. A middle-aged chef was quickly stir-frying dishes with a spatula in hand.

A middle-aged woman saw that there were guests and immediately got up to greet them.

"What would you gentlemen like to eat?" the woman asked politely.

Wu Er asked the middle-aged woman, "What are some of your specialty dishes? Please tell our young lady about them."

Upon hearing Wu Er's question, the middle-aged woman smiled and said, "Please come in, gentlemen. Sit down in our shop, have some water, and let me introduce you to the place."

The middle-aged woman led Zhou Zhizhi and her group into the restaurant and continued with a smile, "Our restaurant's specialty is steamed sea bass, made primarily with local seafood. The fish is tender and fragrant, and when paired with our family's secret sauce, it's simply divine."

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman took out their menu and placed it in front of Zhou Zhizhi.

"Many customers can't forget this steamed sea bass after eating it, and they come back to taste it every few days."

"We also have other signature dishes like squirrel-shaped mandarin fish and Dongpo pork, you can try them all, miss," the middle-aged woman enthusiastically promoted her restaurant's dishes.