Chapter 132: The Restaurant Sequel.
In just three years, Gu's Private Kitchen has become a sensation across the country. Whenever someone mentions going to Jiang City, the first thing that comes to mind is—you absolutely have to have a meal at Gu's Private Kitchen!
In recent years, Gu's Private Kitchen's official accounts on Xiaohongshu and Weibo have gained millions of followers, with extremely high fan loyalty. Every day, just the text version of the day's menu notes or blog posts easily gets hundreds of thousands of likes and saves, and the comment section is always bustling.
Every day, customers who successfully dine in the restaurant love to share their dining experiences in the comments section, posting all sorts of tempting food photos. This always makes those netizens who can only look on but don't have time to dine in the restaurant drool. The resulting comments are so numerous that you can't scroll through them all.
Back then, Gu's Private Kitchen already had a high level of online popularity. Customers who had tried their dishes spread the word, and the official account link was shared again and again in various chat boxes, which had long gathered a group of netizens who were deeply interested in Gu's Private Kitchen.
Earlier, the fact that actress Yang Shuyi dined at the restaurant and ordered takeout from it multiple times brought Gu's Private Kitchen back into the trending searches. Gu's Private Kitchen was also featured in the Jiangshi Culture and Tourism Bureau's official WeChat account as a food recommendation, and was interviewed and recorded by the "Taste of Jiangshi" program and broadcast on Jiangshi TV, which further expanded the popularity of Gu's Private Kitchen.
The recommendation from the Jiangshi Culture and Tourism Bureau's official WeChat account represents official recognition of Gu's Private Kitchen. Those netizens who follow the Jiangshi Culture and Tourism Bureau's WeChat account and may visit Jiangshi in the future are captivated by the delicious meat dishes at Gu's Private Kitchen, and are planning to make it the first restaurant they visit if they have the opportunity to travel to Jiangshi!
Because of the inherent popularity of Gu's Private Kitchen, a large fan base flocked to boost the data. Coupled with the traffic generated by "A Taste of Life", the special interview article about Gu's Private Kitchen on the Jiangshi Culture and Tourism Bureau's official WeChat account received unprecedentedly good data. It became a viral article and attracted tens of thousands of followers on the same day, and the number continues to grow.
The leaders of Jiangshi Culture and Tourism Bureau were overjoyed. The staff responsible for recommending this food received special bonuses that month, and the interview, camera, and editing teams received double bonuses and verbal praise.
For "A Taste of Life", the episode with the highest ratings and most views to date is still "Gu's Private Kitchen".
The initial viewership was driven by existing viewers and fans of Gu's Private Kitchen who came after hearing the news. Viewers who missed the live stream were heartbroken and rushed to watch the replay. Later, some were so tempted by the dishes at Gu's Private Kitchen that they watched it one, two, or even three times. In addition, new fans came to catch up, which naturally boosted the viewership.
Back then, these two rounds of promotion even made Gu's Private Kitchen fans go viral and trend on social media. Chen Zhao from Jiangshi Culture and Tourism Bureau called to express his gratitude, and the staff of "A Taste of Food" also called to share their joy, saying that it was the first time their program had gone viral without spending any money, based solely on the interview content.
The broadcast of "A Taste of Life" has made more people in Jiangxi Province, especially the middle-aged and elderly, aware that there is such a delicious and affordable restaurant hidden in Suli Street, Jiangxi City.
Many elderly people have pensions, and this is the time to enjoy life. They are happy to spend money and time on food, so they are planning to go to Suli Street to taste the taste of Gu's private kitchen.
Many of them even traveled from other cities to Jiang City just to have a meal at Gu's Private Kitchen. These elderly folks were quite carefree, saying they were treating it as a tourist trip to Jiang City. Little did they know that Gu's Private Kitchen was so popular that you had to queue up very early to have a chance of getting a number and getting in to dine.
Despite their disappointment, they were not discouraged. Who had more time than them these days? They lined up early that evening and finally got to eat at Gu's Private Kitchen.
The elderly residents of Suli Street treated them like old friends they had never met before. Whenever they saw unfamiliar seniors gathering to queue for Gu's Private Kitchen, they were happy to go over and offer some advice, share their queuing tips, and praise Gu's Private Kitchen. They spoke with great pride and satisfaction.
In the past three years, Gu's Private Kitchen, an ordinary private kitchen restaurant, has intermittently made it to the trending topics several times, each time generating a lot of discussion and gaining a lot of fans.
For example, when Yang Shuyi was filming in a neighboring city, she would go to Gu's Private Kitchen for a meal during her break.
The crew of "Snow Flower" lined up early in the morning at the entrance of Gu's Private Kitchen to order takeout from Gu's Private Kitchen.
Best actresses and actors gathered for a grand dinner at Gu's Private Kitchen;
Renowned director Zhang Wenxin was spotted having dinner with friends at Gu's Private Kitchen, seemingly discussing casting for the film "Azalea".
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I don't know when it started, but the best actors, actresses and directors in the entertainment industry have become very fond of Gu's Private Kitchen. When they don't have any business trips, they will make a special trip to Jiang City to eat there. Whenever they have filming or business activities near Jiang City, they will definitely go to Gu's Private Kitchen to check it out.
Even though Gu's Private Kitchen doesn't have private rooms and you can only eat in the main dining area, these big stars and directors are still willing to risk being exposed and photographed to eat this meal, which shows how delicious and tempting Gu's Private Kitchen's dishes are!
Influenced by them, many fans have taken Gu's Private Kitchen to heart, thinking that if they have the opportunity to go to Jiang City, they must try Gu's Private Kitchen.
Those local fans in Jiang City didn't need their idol to promote it; they already knew how good the restaurant's food was. When they saw these trending topics, their first reaction was—their idol knows what's good and has finally discovered how great Gu's Private Kitchen is. If they want to secure more endorsements and maintain their good condition, they should come and eat at Gu's Private Kitchen more often.
Anyone who has eaten at Gu's Private Kitchen knows one thing: the delicious dishes are made with fresh, high-quality, and highly nutritious ingredients. Moreover, there are always one or two medicinal dishes every day, with remarkably good effects. Eating more of these dishes can beautify the skin, reduce blemishes, aid weight loss, promote hair growth, and extend lifespan. Minor ailments disappear, and serious illnesses are significantly alleviated—effects that even hospitals don't offer! But eating at Gu's Private Kitchen can provide these benefits!
It's only in recent years, as more and more people have come to know about it, that they've realized why Yang Shuyi was so fond of this restaurant back then, becoming the first person in the entertainment industry to take the plunge, and why her D-brand endorsement photos were so dazzling!
In recent years, many actresses, both big and small, have made a point of dining at Gu's Private Kitchen whenever they have time. Not to mention those who have been photographed and posted online by fans or passersby, there have been countless instances of them ordering food privately and having delivery people run to buy it for them.
There's a saying circulating in the entertainment industry: "A meal at Gu's Private Kitchen is far more effective than a cosmetic procedure! It's incomparable in terms of both price and results!"
It's a pity that Gu's Private Kitchen only has one branch in Jiang City. Unless you happen to be filming or have business activities nearby, you have to make a special trip to eat there. It would be great if Gu's Private Kitchen could open more branches, like in Beijing or Shanghai.
In Jiang City, delivery riders are currently doing the best job in the errand-running industry, and everyone is happy to be able to snag a delivery order from Gu's Private Kitchen.
Unlike some errand orders that are placed and completed in real time, Gu's Private Kitchen has a tight queue during lunch and dinner hours, so if you place an order on the same day, the errand runner simply won't be able to buy it. Therefore, employers always make arrangements with the errand runner the night before.
Three years ago, customers would add a little extra tip when ordering food through a delivery service, since it would take up the delivery person's time to queue. They were willing to pay this tip in order to be able to eat at Gu's Private Kitchen. Moreover, Gu's Private Kitchen also offered online delivery subsidies, so it was considered even.
In the past three years, with the emergence of scalpers who queue up and buy food on behalf of others, the tips that deliverymen receive from their employers have also increased. After all, it has become increasingly difficult to queue up at Gu's Private Kitchen Restaurant. You have to go early in the morning to queue up and wait for the restaurant to open so you can order and pick up your food. The long waiting time and the number of orders that are delayed require employers to give enough tips to complete the delivery.
Customers were happy to pay a high tip for their meal at Gu's Private Kitchen.
The delivery guys are happy to do this order. It's so easy to only do one order in the same amount of time. Although it's tiring to stand in line, it's still better than riding a bike around. Gu's Private Kitchen has good service. If you get thirsty while waiting in line, you can go to the cashier and ask the staff for a cup of tea or lemonade. It's very comfortable.
The only challenge is queuing up early; as long as you arrive early and get to the front of the line, you're guaranteed to buy Gu's Private Kitchen and complete the order. Once the restaurant opens, the ordering, food preparation, and ticket scanning processes are incredibly fast. They can pick up the food and deliver it to their employer at lightning speed on their bikes.
The employers who placed orders with Gu's Private Kitchen were all very easygoing and agreeable. After receiving the hot and delicious dishes delivered by the courier, they immediately confirmed receipt, paid the delivery fee and tip, and some generous and happy ones would even give more, and leave a good review.
This kind of errand-running and purchasing service is so good that both the employer and the rider are extremely satisfied!
There's a lot of gossip surrounding Gu's Private Kitchen's dine-in service. Netizens often gather in some hidden corner where they've been praising Gu's Private Kitchen, chatting about celebrities who have eaten there and how they make headlines every month or two. Some even secretly leak information.
[Wan Gou Mei: Did you know that it's not just celebrities who love dining at Gu's Private Kitchen? Government officials also frequent it. After all, besides the exceptionally delicious food, Gu's Private Kitchen is known for its many amazing health benefits. Celebrities are interested in its beauty and skin-nourishing effects, and government officials are naturally interested in its supposed health-enhancing and longevity-promoting effects!]
[May good fortune always be with you: I know that. Actually, civil servants, especially the higher-ranking ones, are very particular about their dining privacy. They usually prefer restaurants with private rooms and nice ambiance. But Gu's Private Kitchen only has seven tables in the main dining area. If you want to eat there, you have to make do with the ambiance. Haha, this also indirectly proves the irresistible charm of Gu's Private Kitchen's dishes. No matter what kind of celebrity or civil servant they are, if they want to eat at a restaurant, they have to follow the restaurant's rules, queue up obediently, and sit in the main dining area if they're supposed to. Haha!]
[You Don't Understand This World: I'm a local from Jiang City, and I frequent Gu's Private Kitchen. Because of work, I know a few people there. I once saw several leaders from our bureau enjoying their meal there! Sometimes I even run into leaders from other units—people who are all influential figures at their workplaces, but at Gu's Private Kitchen, they're just customers enjoying the delicious food like us!]
[Little Camellia: I've heard that the people who love eating at Gu's Private Kitchen the most are retired leaders. No matter how successful they were in their jobs, they inevitably suffer from various ailments as they retire. But eating at Gu's Private Kitchen can alleviate these ailments. Eating more of it is good for their health and can reduce those pains, making their bodies rejuvenated—what an irresistible temptation! These retired leaders are now just like ordinary elderly people, arriving early to queue outside Gu's Private Kitchen when they're in the mood, enjoying the delicious food together. They are Gu's Private Kitchen's most loyal customers!]
[A Dream of Phoenix and Phoenix: It seems that the magical effects of Gu's Private Kitchen's dishes go beyond just beauty enhancement, fading blemishes, weight loss, and improving blood circulation. They can also effectively alleviate or cure some chronic injuries and ailments. Of course, this requires long-term consumption to see results, but for frontline personnel suffering from these ailments year-round, it's like heavenly music. The Public Security Bureau often sends people to Gu's Private Kitchen whenever they have time, but they have to patiently wait in line (shh)]
[Xiao Bai's Thoughts: Who can resist the deliciousness of Gu's Private Kitchen's dishes? And even less can anyone resist the health benefits of eating more of Gu's Private Kitchen's food! No matter how prominent a person is at their workplace, at Gu's Private Kitchen they're just an ordinary customer, having to queue and get a number before they're even allowed to dine in. I think this is one of the things Gu's Private Kitchen does exceptionally well!]
Any secret information is something netizens love to gossip about. They can chat excitedly in the comments section of any blog post. They understand that civil servants, especially leaders, also like to eat at Gu's Private Kitchen. Even if they use code words, they can communicate without much difficulty.
These messages gradually spread among fans and netizens who follow Gu's Private Kitchen. Everyone was amazed but also felt it was only natural. Gu's Private Kitchen's dishes are so delicious and have such amazing effects, it's only natural that these people like them.
They realized what was happening and were relieved. Fortunately, Gu's Private Kitchen had always refused phone reservations. Now, it could serve 25 tables of customers every day for lunch and dinner, and it always adopted a fair queuing system, first come, first served. After the first group of seven people entered the dining hall, eighteen queuing slips were distributed, and the later customers could only regretfully decline.
If Gu's Private Kitchen had accepted advance phone reservations back then, people would probably be waiting in line for at least half a year to get a table there.
Moreover, it would be much easier for those of higher status to cut in line, and it's hard to guarantee that Gu's Private Kitchen wouldn't be pressured into agreeing.
Unlike now, the number of people queuing up in front of restaurants can be counted every day. No matter who you are, you have to wait in line. It's very fair!
Some netizens also revealed that not only people in the entertainment industry and civil servants love to eat Gu's private kitchen, but now whenever people come to Jiang City for business banquets or to entertain business partners, they all have one wish—to eat Gu's private kitchen.
It doesn't matter if there are no private rooms and we can only sit in the main dining area, it doesn't matter if the dining time is uncertain, it doesn't matter if the dishes are uncertain, as long as we can eat Gu's private cuisine.
The netizens who shared their stories found it both funny and absurd to talk about these business banquets.
[Sparkling Silver: In the past, banquets for business partners would cost two or three thousand yuan or more, with good food, cigarettes, and alcohol. Now, when they come to discuss business and ask what they want to eat, they just say Gu's Private Kitchen. My goodness, the finance department and the company are both happy. Gu's Private Kitchen is so expensive! But those of us responsible for arranging the banquets are in trouble. We have to rush to the entrance of Gu's Private Kitchen early in the morning to queue up. After all, only by being at the front of the line can we be sure to get lunch. Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to the business partners and the company later.]
Thankfully, although queuing was tiring, sitting in the restaurant and eating was truly enjoyable! It's rare to have a business meal without any social obligations. Our partners don't smoke or drink, and they were just focused on eating and enjoying the delicious meat dishes. We were also eating heartily, it was such a treat! Eating at Gu's Private Kitchen on company pay is such great value for money!
Moreover, the partners were probably very satisfied after eating at Gu's Private Kitchen, and they were also very easy to talk to. No matter how awkward the atmosphere was during the negotiations, they were all smiling and laughing at the dinner table at Gu's Private Kitchen, and then the atmosphere of the afternoon negotiations improved.
When the negotiations ended and the partners were about to leave, they were reluctant to part with Gu's Private Kitchen. We were also reluctant to part with our partners, haha. We were sad to see them enjoying Gu's Private Kitchen at company expense every day (happily resting chin on hand.jpg)
This comment sparked a lot of interest from service providers in Jiang City, who shared their own stories of how their partners came to Jiang City specifically to eat at Gu's Private Kitchen.
A client also shared the joy of eating Gu's Private Kitchen in Jiang City.
[Mint Green Summer: Hahaha, my colleagues and I are so excited whenever we hear we're going on a business trip to Jiang City. Gu's Private Kitchen is a must-try! Besides our partners taking us there, we also go on our own. Gu's Private Kitchen has a different menu every day, so even if we eat the same dishes for lunch and dinner every day, we never get tired of it!]
Moreover, I found that if I had never eaten at Gu's Private Kitchen before and had only seen various food photos in the comments section of the official account online, I could still resist the temptation even though I was very hungry. But after eating at Gu's Private Kitchen in Jiang City, all the delicious food felt real, and I even dreamed about how delicious it was!
Now I'm really looking forward to going on a business trip to Jiang City again, so that whether it's a business partner treating me or I go on my own, I can finally satisfy my craving for Gu's Private Kitchen!
This comment also attracted a lot of feedback from working people. They said that they used to hate business trips the most, but now they would be willing to go to Jiang City for business trips. They would even work overtime as long as they could eat Gu's Private Kitchen.
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