Chapter 190 Recruiting a Cook
Luo Huai said lightly, "Oh," and said, "Then... I'll leave first."
Luo Xiao turned around and made way: "Thank you for your hard work, second brother."
Looking at his second brother's hurried figure, Luo Xiao sighed in his heart.
I'm sorry, second brother, the burden of the family still has to be handed over to you.
He felt guilty here, and Luo Huai also felt a little uncomfortable after leaving the mansion.
If my third brother knew that his father was alive, he would be even happier.
I'm sorry, third brother!
…
On this day, a piece of news was circulating in the streets and alleys of Guancheng.
Huaxianglou is recruiting cooks, regardless of gender.
The better the cooking skills, the higher the monthly salary, up to twenty taels per month.
As soon as this news came out, it instantly ignited the flames in some people's hearts.
Tianxiang Tower.
Master Qian was picking vegetable leaves and listening to the two young masters next to him discussing this matter, and his heart was instantly moved.
"Master."
Qian Chuanzi shouted softly, then waved him over.
The two walked to an inconspicuous corner of the backyard.
Qian Chuanzi immediately told the news he had inquired about, and said excitedly:
"Master, go and try it. It's a full twenty taels of silver, more than your current annual salary."
Master Qian sighed: "I also wonder, what if that family is the same as the others?"
No one dares to offend the Xu family, as their wages might even be reduced.
Qian Chuanzi hurriedly said, "Master, don't forget that our two families are sworn enemies. The shopkeeper just wants you to research the food of Huaxianglou thoroughly. Others may be afraid, but they are not!"
Master Qian thought this made sense, but he was really scared by the Xu family over the years.
Even if they were treated harshly by Tianxianglou, they couldn't go too far. After all, no one else could make the drunken duck as well as he did!
But it was because of this recipe that their family's three-generation old brand business was directly snatched away by the Xu family.
Even if he wanted to find another job, he was forced to work in Tianxianglou.
"Master, if you're worried, why don't I go explore the route first, and then you can go if it's suitable?" Qian Chuanzi said, "But I'm afraid Huaxianglou won't be sure by then."
Master Qian patted the young apprentice on the shoulder and said, "Just work hard and save money to get married. Don't worry, Master. I have a plan in mind."
"But three days have already passed. If Manager Xu really chases us away..."
"That's great. I, your master, will go directly to Huaxianglou to try it out." Master Qian spoke optimistically, but he was very worried in his heart.
He helped Tianxianglou do bad things, can Huaxianglou let go of the past grudges?
Master Qian was worried and tossed and turned in bed when he got home at night.
When I woke up the next day, I had dark circles under my eyes. In order not to worry my family, I went to work in the restaurant early in the morning.
"Master Qian, hurry up, the shopkeeper wants to give a lecture today."
The backyard of the restaurant.
Shopkeeper Xu looked at all the waiters and cooks and said in a serious voice, "I won't waste any more time talking nonsense. I summoned you here today to discuss the opening of the Huaxiang Restaurant across the street."
"Hua Xiang Lou is recruiting chefs in Guancheng. If you work hard at Tian Xiang Lou, I will not treat you unfairly. But if anyone dares to have second thoughts, don't blame me for being merciless."
"Did you hear that clearly?!"
"Yes!" everyone responded quickly.
Master Qian agreed verbally, but he was worried in his heart.
As the crowd dispersed, he wanted to leave as well, but was stopped alone.
"Three days have passed. Is there any progress on the food?" Shopkeeper Xu asked directly.
Master Qian shook his head and said carefully, "It's not that I'm not careful. No matter how hard I try, I just can't recreate the flavor."
Shopkeeper Xu's face turned pale for a moment.
Cannot be restored.
He probably didn't pay enough attention.
I thought that I could taste the signature dishes of other restaurants with just one bite, and that they could be made to taste exactly the same in three days.
"I heard your wife is ill again." Shopkeeper Xu put his hands behind his back and threatened, "Just stay home and take good care of her for the next few days. When you can make the finished product, you can come back to work."
Master Qian raised his head abruptly: "Does the shopkeeper want to kick me out?"
If we really leave here, what other way will we have to survive in Guancheng?
Thinking of this, Master Qian suddenly became anxious.
Shopkeeper Xu chuckled and said, "I'm not asking you to leave. If you really leave, who will take care of those distinguished guests? I'm just asking you to go home and rest for a few days. When you can restore the food, then you can come back to work at the restaurant. Do you understand?"
"Shopkeeper..." Master Qian wanted to make some excuses. It was not that he didn't put enough effort into the food at Huaxianglou.
"Okay, I still have things to do, you leave quickly." After Manager Xu gave the order, he asked two waiters to hold Master Qian's arms and throw him out from behind.
"Ouch."
Master Qian fell to the ground and his old bones were almost broken.
Qian Chuanzi carefully slipped out and quickly carried his master on his back, saying, "They're really going too far. I'll take you back first."
Master Qian patted his shoulder and said, "No need."
"Master, please listen to me and stop torturing yourself, okay?" Qian Chuanzi advised earnestly.
Seeing that his apprentice had misunderstood his meaning, Master Qian explained, "I'm saying don't go home yet. Are you busy over there? If not, please take a leave and accompany me to Huaxianglou."
Qian Chuanzi's face lit up with joy. He immediately put his master on the ground and trotted towards the restaurant: "Wait for me, I'll be back soon."
…
The two of them made a circle, avoiding the sight of Tianxianglou, and then slipped in through the back door of Huaxianglou Store No. 2.
Seeing the huge crowd in front of them, the two were stunned.
At this time, a servant came over and took the two away directly:
"Are you here to apply for the chef position too? Come with me and line up. I'll be waiting in the next room."
Back in the waiting area, the master and disciple took a look at the number plates, fifty-seven and fifty-eight.
Qian Chuanzi couldn't help but exclaim: "There are so many chefs in Guancheng?!"
"Little brother, you don't know this, right? There are still not many people here. Wait a couple of days for the news to spread. When people in the countryside hear about this, everyone who knows a bit about cooking will come. Regardless of whether they can stay or not, they can have a free meal at Huaxianglou and get two apples to take home."
Qian Chuanzi's eyes widened: "This is too generous!"
Who says it isn’t?
That monthly salary is high enough.
If the people in Guancheng wanted to come and try it, the amount of food and fruit wasted would be huge.
Especially the apple, it is a rare thing.
"Master, we made the right decision to come today." Qian Chuanzi was secretly delighted. "If I'm really chosen, will you come?"
Master Qian lowered his head, tightly gripping the number plate. After a long pause, he solemnly said one word: "Come!"
As time went by, I saw more and more people leaving in disappointment.
The master and disciple, who were originally confident, gradually began to feel uneasy and started to think about how they would live after failure.
Half an hour later, someone came and called out.
"Fifty to sixty!"
Qian Chuanzi got up immediately in excitement: "Here it is!"
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