Xiao Yunying told Chen Yuancheng to go back to the private room first, while she stayed behind to observe the cooking habits and methods of all the chefs for a while.
I also taught the pastry chef how to make the meat filling for buns and dumplings taste better, and he made some small meat buns with his own meat filling.
She cooked five dishes and a soup and asked Ling Qi and the waiters to serve them up first. She went to the empty small kitchen and pretended to take out three mugs from her basket, wash them, and open three bags of pear tea. She asked someone to bring hot water to brew them, and then carried them back to the lobby on a tray and went upstairs.
She poured the water herself, and while talking to the kitchen helper, she didn't notice that one cup was a little too full, and it looked like it could spill out with the slightest shake, so she had to be extra careful when carrying it.
Xiao Yunying muttered to herself as she took small steps, "How silly of me, I should have just poured some out."
On the third floor, Chen Yuancheng stood outside the private room looking down and found Xiao Yunying's cautious little steps quite cute and amusing.
With a smile, he said to Ling Qi, "Go and serve Yun Ying some tea, but be careful not to burn her."
Ling Qi quickly went downstairs: "Miss Xiao, let me carry it. I can carry it steadily."
Xiao Yunying knew he knew martial arts, so she handed him the tray: "Then be careful, I poured it a little full, don't spill it and get burned."
The two went up to the third floor, where Chen Yuancheng had already opened the door to the private room and was waiting for them. Ling Qi went in and placed the tray on the table, and Xiao Yunying gave them the cups according to their colors.
She wore light green, Chen Yuancheng wore sky blue, and Ling Qi wore light yellow.
Chen Yuancheng looked at the mug placed in front of him: "Did you bring this?"
"Yes, drinking water from a small teacup is too troublesome. You have to pour a whole cup after each sip. It's not as convenient as a mug. I brought a new mug from home. Let's leave it in the shop. I'll use this one from now on."
"So this kind of cup is called a mug. The color is very beautiful. Which porcelain kiln did you get it made from?"
Xiao Yunying knew nothing about porcelain making. She had already deliberately chosen a less vibrant, lighter color. Did such colors not exist in this world?
She asked tentatively, "Haven't you seen these colors before?"
"I have seen it before, but none of it has the light and translucent glaze of yours."
"That's good."
Chen Yuancheng sensed her nervousness and deliberately asked, "What did you say?"
Xiao Yunying tried to gloss over the issue: "It's nothing, I'm hungry, let's eat. Ling Qi, hurry up and wash your hands and eat."
Chen Yuancheng thought to himself, "Never mind, I won't tease her anymore. I don't want to really scare her away."
Ling Qi closed the door to the private room, came in, and sat down: "And my cup too."
"They're sorted by color, so don't use the wrong one next time."
"Thank you very much, Miss Xiao."
"Don't mention it, come and eat, you must be starving."
As the three ate their meal, Xiao Yunying shared her thoughts on the dishes at Huiweilou.
It's unrealistic to teach her all the dishes she knows at once. She knows a little bit of each of the eight major cuisines, and it's impossible to teach her all of them in a short time. Even chefs need time to digest the information.
She plans to teach the chefs a few dishes every month, and the constant introduction of new dishes will attract new customers and retain old customers.
In about a month, when the fresh vegetables are ready, she will teach her how to make even more innovative dishes.
Chen Yuancheng took a sip of tea: "Okay, do as you say."
Ling Qi swallowed the bun in his mouth: "I think the bowls and plates in Miss Xiao's house are very beautiful. If the restaurant used them to entertain guests, it would attract a lot of people. Miss Yuan Yao and Young Master Yuan Xuan have been saying that they want a set."
After saying that, he picked up another steamed bun and started eating.
Ling Qi's casual remark sparked Xiao Yunying's interest.
“I think Ling Qi is right. I’m not sure about men, but women and children will definitely like it.”
In her past life, every time she went to the supermarket, she would wander around the kitchenware and tableware section. There was no particular reason; she just liked looking at all kinds of porcelain tableware, even if she knew she didn't need to buy any, she still wanted to take a stroll over.
She's probably not the only one like this.
The problem is that the dishes in her supermarket are too delicate, and she's unsure if they have some of the colors available here. She's worried that taking them out might cause her trouble.
Chen Yuancheng said, "My family has a small porcelain kiln in a village south of the city. If possible, could you draw down the designs of your bowls and plates, and I'll have them fired to supply Huiweilou?"
This is a good method; it won't expose her.
"No problem, I'll draw it for you when I get back."
Ling Qi stopped picking up food with his chopsticks. He had followed the young master since childhood and knew most of the Chen family's businesses. How could he not remember that the Chen family owned a porcelain kiln?
Chen Yuancheng gave Ling Qi a warning look, and said to Xiao Yunying, "Regarding the color scheme, I'll have the kiln manager discuss it with you in a few days, okay?"
Ling Qi quickly lowered his head and continued picking at his food. He should just eat; if he said any more, the young master might not let him eat Miss Xiao's cooking anymore.
Xiao Yunying had already started thinking about what kind of bowls and plates to draw, unaware of the two's subtle actions: "Okay."
After finishing their meal, they rested together while drinking tea. After much hesitation, Xiao Yunying finally spoke up: "Yuancheng, there's something I want to discuss with you."
"What's up?"
"I'd like to renovate the restaurant, what do you think?"
Although she doesn't manage the affairs, she wants to run Huiweilou well.
In her opinion, the interior decoration of Huiweilou was similar to that of an ordinary restaurant, with no highlights. If you only look at the facade and not the food, there was nothing eye-catching about it.
What she wanted was an effect where anyone passing by the entrance of Huiweilou would be tempted to go in and take a look.
What does "renovation" mean?
Xiao Yunying racked her brains, wondering what interior decoration was called in ancient times.
"Your job is probably called renovation, which means redesigning and changing the tables, chairs, decorations, doors, and windows."
Chen Yuancheng didn't say much and simply agreed: "Okay."
"Why don't you reconsider? The renovation of Huiweilou will require a temporary closure."
The implication is that not only will you not earn money, but you will also spend a lot of money.
"Do whatever you want, don't worry about the money."
"So decisive, aren't you afraid I'll ruin Huiweilou?"
"If you're happy, you can demolish Huiweilou if you want."
If any other woman heard these words, she would be deeply moved.
Chen Yuancheng was also a little expectant, wondering how Xiao Yunying would react after hearing this.
Xiao Yunying patted her chest and said seriously, "I won't tear down Huiweilou. I guarantee with my intelligence that I will definitely give you a brand new Huiweilou that will impress everyone."
"……good."
Chen Yuancheng sighed inwardly. He should have thought of it earlier; given her personality, she wouldn't have considered it from another angle.
Why bother, only to disappoint yourself a little for no reason?
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