Su Yan picked up the spoon and took a bite.

The next second, she squinted her eyes in enjoyment.

"Delicious!" she exclaimed in delight. "It has all the qualities of a delicious food: color, aroma, and taste."

"Right? I told you Chef Wu's fried rice is absolutely delicious," Feng Caixia said confidently.

In all her years in this line of work, besides Su Yan, Wu Jingguo is the second person she thinks has excellent cooking skills.

Otherwise, how could ordinary fried rice possibly win over her taste buds?

Wu Ching-kuo said in a panic, "I'm glad you like it. Actually, before I came to Guangzhou, I was selling fried rice at a stall. But some rich people in the area wanted to buy my fried rice recipe, but I refused to sell it and offended them. That's why I came to Guangzhou to make a living. I thought Guangzhou was a big place and I would find a place to stay. But I didn't expect to run into obstacles everywhere I went. I can't even afford to eat."

"Isn't Master Wu a local?" Su Yan asked in surprise.

"My hometown is Guiyang."

"How long have you been in Guangzhou?"

"About half a year," Wu Ching-kuo said with a wry smile. "Not only did I not make any money here, I also lost a lot. I've lost forty pounds; I used to weigh 150 pounds."

Feng Caixia sighed a little, "Did you come alone?"

"Yes, my parents are dead, and my wife ran off with another man the day after I offended a rich man. The child in her belly isn't mine either."

Feng Caixia and Su Yan opened their mouths into an "o" shape.

They never expected to hear something so dramatic.

Wu Ching-kuo spoke calmly about the matter, as if he had already come to terms with it.

Su Yan said solemnly, "Master Wu, my original intention in opening Half-Day Leisure was to make the quality the best. As you can see, the prices on my menu are almost half of those of other restaurants. I hope that while running Half-Day Leisure well, the dishes will also satisfy every customer who comes in."

I believe your initial intention is the same as mine: to carry forward your culinary skills. Furthermore, given your family's lineage of imperial chefs and the generations of culinary tradition, coupled with your exceptional talent, I have high hopes for you. Would you be willing to serve as the head chef for Bantianxian? I think no one would object.

As soon as she finished speaking, the five chefs that Feng Caixia brought suddenly turned around and said, "Boss Su, Manager Feng, if Chef Wu is to be the head chef, we will accept it wholeheartedly. We admit that we are not as skilled as him, and we will definitely learn his skills from him in the future!"

Wu Ching-kuo was stunned, unsure how to react for a moment.

Su Yan looked at him, "What does Master Wu think? If he's unwilling..."

"I'm willing! I'm willing!" Wu Jingguo said excitedly, his hands trembling as he wiped away tears. "I've been in Guangzhou for the past six months, and my edges have been worn down. I never imagined such a good thing would happen to me. Boss Su, Manager Feng, thank you! I promise I will manage the kitchen well and will definitely not cause you any trouble!"

Su Yan smiled and said, "No need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank them for their persistence and stubbornness. I like people who are serious about cooking. It's a blessing that you can come here and have some free time."

"Please don't say that."

Wu Ching-kuo still lacks confidence and feels like he's dreaming.

“Master Wu, from now on, stand tall and do whatever it takes to achieve the best quality. I’ll take care of anything that happens!” Su Yan said earnestly, “My goal is to spread the reputation of Banrixian throughout the country. From now on, all Banrixian employees will work together to achieve this goal.”

Wu Ching-kuo took a deep breath and said, "Okay!"

Su Yan was satisfied and turned to Feng Caixia, saying, "Sister Caixia, add an egg fried rice dish to our signature dish, and have our head chef cook it separately."

Feng Caixia wrote it down in her notebook, "Okay, I'll add it later."

Wu Ching-kuo moved his lips, hesitating whether or not to speak.

Su Yan saw through his thoughts and explained, "Master Wu, the recipe for fried rice was passed down from your ancestors. I won't ask you to hand it over, so from now on, when customers order fried rice, you'll have to be the only one cooking it."

Wu Ching-kuo quickly said, "Thank you, Boss Su."

Su Yan smiled, then raised her voice and asked, "If anyone has any questions about the dishes we learned today, please write them down on a piece of paper. I will review them with you tomorrow. It's late now, so please go back and rest."

"good."

After everyone left, Su Yan stayed at the restaurant to rest for the night.

Currently, Feng Caixia and Huo Qianli both live in the attic.

The attic was specially converted into two small bedrooms, one for Huo Qianli and one for Feng Caixia.

This location is quite close to where Feng Caixia works, saving her the expense of renting a house. Plus, the toilet in the backyard has a shower, which is very convenient.

When Su Yan and Feng Caixia came upstairs after taking a shower, Huo Qianli was still keeping accounts.

The door was open, and Huo Qianli was sitting at her desk, writing very diligently.

"Why are you still up so late?" Su Yan asked as she walked in.

Huo Qianli looked up and saw the two of them stop what they were doing.

She rubbed her slightly sore eyes. "My daily expenses are so varied these days, I have to keep track of them quickly so I don't forget them."

Su Yan picked up the ledger and looked at it.

Huo Qianli's handwriting was neat and her accounts were very detailed. They were not messy at all, and there wasn't a single correction. They were easy to understand at a glance.

"Let's stop here for today. Let's talk about our recent expenses," she said, putting down the ledger.

Without hesitation, Huo Qianli replied, "The renovation was originally 1888 yuan, but we ended up paying 2000. The extra was a tip for Boss Zhu's cousin. We spent 5000 yuan on furniture and kitchen equipment. Minor expenses included ingredients and customized menus, totaling 1000 yuan. We also rented apartments for the employees through the company account, which cost 58.5 yuan for two rooms. We installed landline phones in the manager's office and the finance office, which cost 9000 yuan in installation fees. Currently, we have 0.5 yuan left in the company account."

Feng Caixia joked, "Ever since Qianli became the finance director, she's become much more composed, spending all her time like an accountant and a computer."

"Being an accountant is no joke. Every step has to be perfect, otherwise how can I live up to the trust of the three big bosses?" Huo Qianli said seriously.

Seeing that she had lost a lot of weight, Su Yan patted her on the shoulder and said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. We won't hold it against you for making mistakes occasionally."

"No, I, Huo Qianli, absolutely cannot make mistakes when I work. I must remember every single account!"

Su Yan's lips twitched.

Why has this child suddenly become so stubborn?

"Don't talk to her about anything that went wrong; she's like she's possessed right now," Feng Caixia laughed. "She's probably dreaming about making ledgers."

Huo Qianli pouted, collapsed onto the bed exhausted, and complained, "I lose a lot of brain cells every day. Once the business opens, I'll have to drink a pot of soup every day to replenish my brainpower, otherwise how can I let down all my hard work these past few days!"

"Okay, okay, I guarantee there will be enough." Su Yan sat on the edge of the bed. "If you have any discomfort, just tell Sister Caixia. Don't be shy."

Suddenly, Huo Qianli jumped up from the bed, as if struck by a thought.