"What is this?" Zhu Qianying didn't quite understand his intention.
Luo Yifan looked excited and pulled out a colorful flyer from under the menu, laying it flat on the table next to the menu.
"Our restaurant is planning to participate in this international food exhibition. Shadow, what do you think of this seating arrangement?"
Zhu Qianying first glanced at the flyer, and then fixed her gaze on the menu.
"The two vegetarian dishes were just average!" After carefully looking at and comparing them, Zhu Qianying gave an honest evaluation.
Luo Yifan's eyes shone even brighter. "Right? I've been looking at them and I just feel that these two vegetarian dishes don't quite go well with the staple food."
Luo Yifan's undisguised excitement sent alarm bells ringing in Zhu Qianying's mind.
"so what?"
Zhu Qianying frowned slightly as she looked at Luo Yifan. They were both intelligent people, and she felt there was no need to beat around the bush.
Although Yan Shao had reminded her more than once that she didn't need to protect and watch over her mother as much as before, it seemed that not watching over and protecting her was still not an option!
She thought that Uncle Luo was genuinely interested in her mother, but it turned out that he was after her mother's signature dishes.
That's really impressive!
They're really going all out to put in so much effort to lay the groundwork!
Luo Yifan seemed oblivious to Zhu Qianying's change, still looking excited and talking animatedly.
“I’ve tried many of Ah Jing’s dishes, and I think there are two that are particularly suitable for this combination. So, I wanted to ask Ah Jing if she has any interest in collaborating with me?”
cooperate?
Upon hearing the latter part, the wariness in Zhu Qianying's eyes eased slightly.
"Yes, a collaboration! The participating units are Fanxin Restaurant and Jingjing Restaurant, and the participants are two chefs from our side and A-Jing, a total of three people. Shadow, what do you think?"
After listening to Luo Yifan's explanation, the wariness in Zhu Qianying's eyes almost completely disappeared.
She nodded sincerely, "Yes, it's good!"
Then, she stood up, dragged out a chair, and prepared to go find her mother to talk to Luo Yifan.
"However, Uncle Luo, you have to ask my mother about this, because it's her business and I can't make the decision."
Zhu Qianying was actually quite happy, even excited, but her face remained calm and composed.
"Well, I'll tell her myself!" Luo Yifan's mind was probably entirely focused on the recipe, and he seemed completely unaware of Zhu Qianying's changing thoughts.
In fact, Luo Yifan certainly noticed Zhu Qianying's change, but he had always regarded himself as an elder in front of Zhu Qianying. Now, he felt that as an elder, he did not need to care about a junior's misunderstanding.
Moreover, after he explained it clearly, Zhu Qianying also showed the magnanimity she should have. What was there to fuss about with an elder like him?
She was simply protective of her mother, so it was normal for her to show him great hostility.
Compared to her, her son, who was the same age as her, seemed far too immature in his way of dealing with people and his attitude towards life.
"Uncle Luo, please have a seat. I'll go call my mother out."
Zhu Qianying sincerely hopes that this rare platform and opportunity can elevate her mother to a whole new level!
"Mom, Uncle Luo is looking for you. Go out and talk to him. I'll take care of the kitchen for now."
Chen Jing's two apprentices are now barely able to stand on their own, and Zhu Qianying can only offer guidance in the kitchen.
Chen Jing was stir-frying meat in a wok, looking a little troubled. "Ying'er, you just take care of him..."
Zhu Qianying understood what her mother was afraid of, or rather, she could see her mother's hesitation.
"Mom, Uncle Luo wants to talk to you about work, which is a good thing. You should go out and talk to him yourself. I can't make decisions about these things."
Zhu Qianying knew that her mother was now able to run, while she herself didn't even dare to walk. What she lacked wasn't ability, but courage.
The opportunity that Uncle Luo brought this time is probably the best source of courage for Mom.
Chen Jing looked at her daughter deeply, hesitated for a moment, and finally handed the pot and spatula to her apprentice. She then gave her a few more instructions on details and things to pay attention to before taking off her hat and uniform.
After she finished washing her face, Zhu Qianying went over and tidied her hair.
"Ying'er, what does he want to say? Will you come out with me?" Clearly, Chen Jing was still a little hesitant.
Zhu Qianying supported her shoulders and pushed her outside, saying, "Mom, go ahead, you can do it yourself!"
Chen Jing kept turning back to look at her, and Zhu Qianying felt that she was still, still the one who was a mother!
"Brother Luo, here on business again?"
After meeting a few times, Chen Jing changed how she addressed Luo Yifan.
After asking the question, Chen Jing found it amusing. Wasn't that obvious? He didn't have any branches here, and he came over every few days. Shouldn't she know whether he was doing something or not?
"No, I came here specifically to see you today."
Clearly, in Luo Yifan's mind, seeking her out wasn't about getting things done.
As for what it is, only he himself knows.
"Oh, Ying'er also said that you wanted to see me about something. What exactly is it?"
Luo Yifan then pushed the recipe he had just shown to Zhu Qianying in front of her and said the exact same things he had said to her earlier.
Chen Jing was much more straightforward than Zhu Qianying. When he asked her for help, she obediently looked at the recipe without asking what it was for.
After carefully reading it, the opinions given to Luo Yifan were the same as those given to Zhu Qianying.
Luo Yifan laughed heartily, "Hehe, it seems we have an amazing eye for each other."
"Us?" Chen Jing didn't react for a moment. Who was Luo Yifan referring to with whom by "us"?
"Yes, it's me, you, and my shadow."
"Ying'er's opinion is the same as mine?" Chen Jing was also somewhat surprised.
"Yes, since you have this judgment, do you have any suggestions?" Luo Yifan asked with a smile.
"Suggestions? I don't have any..." Chen Jing didn't have the courage and boldness of Zhu Qianying to speak her mind.
In addition, this recipe was created by the two most famous chefs of Fanxin Restaurant. How can she, a chef and owner of a small restaurant, criticize other people's work?
"Jing, feel free to speak your mind if you have any suggestions. There's nothing to worry about!"
Luo Yifan seemed to have noticed her hesitation and quickly encouraged her.
Chen Jing hesitated for a moment, then finally moved her lips and asked Luo Yifan, "So, Brother Luo, what do you think we should do to improve this?"
Luo Yifan shook his head, "No need for improvement!"
Chen Jing was somewhat taken aback, "But didn't you think it was bad?"
"Yes, so let's not change it, let's just be straightforward and replace it!"
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