Gu Yumian spent nearly six hours closing down Elbet Restaurant and making drastic changes to every part of it. Of course, due to the short timeline, some details were overlooked, but it was enough to handle the situation.
Adjusting the dishes is not a matter of one day or one night. Gu Yumian only added two new dishes with simple cooking processes but very delicious. As for the other old dishes, he adjusted them from the source of the ingredients.
He directly removed a number of employees who had been slacking off for a long time from their posts on the spot, and the remaining employees' efficiency increased rapidly, and the tasks they were given were always completed quickly.
After six hours, the project was completed and Gu Yumian took the children home to rest. They would talk about what happened next later.
——Just as Gu Yumian returned home, at 6pm, at Elbet Restaurant.
It was dinner time on a holiday, when restaurants should be bustling, but this once internet-famous restaurant was deserted.
Guan Nini couldn't help but sigh as she stood at the door waiting for her best friend to come for the appointment.
Elbet Restaurant was her and her best friend’s favorite restaurant when they were students. They would come here to eat after evening classes. It had just opened at that time and there was only one such restaurant in the entire galaxy.
The old owner is a sika deer, a very kind old lady with excellent cooking skills. 'Elbet' is the name of the owner's grandson.
For Guan Nini and her bestie, this restaurant represents their entire youth.
However, later on, the old owner retired and handed the store over to his descendants. Then, that group of greedy people bought shares in the restaurant. Under their financial coercion, the store grew bigger and bigger, and more and more branches were opened, but the most critical aspects of cooking and service became less and less attentive.
This is also a large part of the reason why she hates humans.
Fang Nini looked at the familiar sign and felt a little sad.
Now Elbet is just a shell of its past sentiments, with average food, poor service, and high prices... This might be the last time she and her bestie come here, and Elbet restaurant will probably close down soon.
"Nini," her best friend greeted her from a distance, "What are you thinking about? Let's go in."
"Okay." She nodded.
"By the way, do you know why the Gu family withdrew their investment in Elbet?" As the two walked in, the best friend chatted with Guan Nini about gossip. "I heard that it's because the Gu family can't save themselves and is about to go bankrupt."
Guan Nini didn't know this: "Oh?"
Elbet's former major shareholder was the Gu family, a human being who now lives in Midtown.
Ever since the previous head of the Gu family passed away six years ago, leaving behind only a son, the boy who was supposed to inherit the family business was, for unknown reasons, banished to a remote satellite planet. Since then, the Gu family's style of doing things has changed.
In the past, he was good at making friends, but after a new person came to power, he did all kinds of evil things for money.
Because the Gu family is rich, most people think of the Gu family when they mention humans, and the Gu family has indeed accumulated a lot of bad reputation for humans.
"Yes, I don't know who the Gu family offended... I heard it was directly done by the royal family? Anyway, many scandals have been exposed. If they don't go bankrupt, they will be seriously damaged." The best friend sighed:
"While their bankruptcy is a good thing, Elbet probably won't be able to survive without its main shareholder."
Elbet's service quality had already declined, with more and more negative reviews. The withdrawal of investment by the major shareholder made matters worse. It was really bad luck.
Guan Nini also shook her head.
As they were chatting, they soon crossed the corridor and the door of the restaurant slowly opened in front of them.
It was different from the dilapidated scene I had imagined.
The entire backdrop was a starry sky, with numerous private rooms suspended in mid-air, like tiny sky lanterns floating in the vast, gentle night sky. And right in the middle, on the open-air platform where the billboards used to be, there was a piano, and a handsome man in a tuxedo sat there, playing a soothing piano piece.
In the past, every time they came, no matter how many people there were, they had to queue and wait idly for a long time. This time, they didn’t have to wait for long before a dedicated customer service robot came to take them to the private room.
"Hey, has the service robot been reset?" Guan Nini looked curiously at the penguin-like robot as it walked on its short legs to serve the two girls tableware. "What a cute little robot! Thank you."
The little robot's pupils flickered, and after a moment, it replied, "You're welcome. Your nails are beautiful, like sparkling candies. Can you shake my hand?"
Guan Nini and her bestie: "Wow!"
She was very surprised and reached out to shake hands with it. After shaking hands, the little robot praised her best friend's eye makeup and shook hands with her best friend with its other hand, and then said:
"Customer information has been collected successfully, and our store's membership identity verification has been successful. Welcome. You can now place your order."
It turns out that the 'handshake' just now was to collect customer information through fingerprints for entry.
The two girls, already delighted by the small detail and the compliment, opened the order screen and saw that the originally high prices had been reduced by almost 40%, with the explanation being "regular customer discount." They were pleasantly surprised once again.
However, I am also a little worried. The dishes are not very tasty at the original price. Will the price reduction result in a lower cost of ingredients and make them even less tasty?
The menu is mostly the same as before, with two new dishes.
Guan Nini and her bestie ordered their dishes as usual, hesitated for a moment, and then tried the newly introduced 'Dongpo Pork'. They were just about to start a long wait - according to the restaurant's habit of dragging their feet, it was normal to wait for more than half an hour to an hour after ordering.
However, the little robot left and came back soon, holding a small tray with two rolls of hot white towels on it. It said:
"Towels for the ladies."
The towels smelled a little of lavender and looked very clean and tidy.
Guan Nini and her best friend looked at each other in surprise, picked up the towel and wiped their hands. The warm and slightly damp touch of the soft towel with a faint fragrance warmed their palms, making them feel better.
This detail is really well done.
After putting down the towel, the little robot took out another thing:
"This is a photo printer. You can print out photos of the ladies. It's free. Please feel free to use it."
The girls haven’t heard of this strange thing yet, and now there’s… printing?
Guan Nini and her bestie winked, their heads huddled together for study, and they snapped two selfies, which were quickly printed out. Young people in the interstellar age had rarely seen physical books, let alone film. Holding a photograph in their hands felt novel and exciting.
They took pictures of each other and had a lot of fun. It didn't take long before the little robot brought up some side dishes!
The hot towels were also replaced with new ones.
"This doesn't look like what we ordered," Guan Nini said, looking at the stack of small, exquisite fried shrimp balls. "Did they serve the wrong dish?"
She couldn't help but move her nose. The air was filled with the sour and sweet aroma of fried shrimp, mixed with a hint of sweet milky smell of mellow wine.
"It's a gift." The little robot replied.
Guan Nini and her best friend exchanged surprised glances again. Both of them couldn't help but picked up a fork and took a piece to taste.
Soon, Guan Nini and her bestie: "!!!"
“Oh my god, it’s delicious!”
"Did they change the chef? These fried shrimp balls are really delicious, so crispy and soft!"
The portion of the side dishes was just right, neither too much nor too little, sour and sweet, appetizing and leaving you wanting more. Guan Nini had just put down her fork and was licking her lips because the taste was so good when the main course started to arrive!
"Today is too fast, isn't it? Such high efficiency... Huh?"
They checked the time and realized that more than half an hour had already passed. It was actually the same as before, except this time, with hot towels, photo printing, side dishes, and other things laying the groundwork, time had flown by unnoticed.
The little robot handed each of them an apron to prevent the juice from splashing on their skirts. They put on the aprons and started eating eagerly.
The overall taste is obviously the same as before, but the feeling it gives people is completely different.
The bamboo shoots are more delicious, the meat is firmer and chewier, the cooking is not too much or too little, the temperature and saltiness and sweetness are just right - these scattered details combined have greatly improved the taste of each dish, and the overall effect is amazing.
What was particularly outstanding and memorable was the new dish, 'Dongpo Pork'.
The half-fat, half-lean pork belly is steamed and soaked in rock sugar and white wine, bringing out its fresh and mellow aroma. It is crispy, sweet and sticky without being greasy at all. Bite it in with a little force and the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth texture is amazing!
Even though it was still hot when it was served, Guan Nini and her bestie couldn't help but grit their teeth and shout "it's too hot" while eating piece after piece.
——They didn’t know that this dish, which they thought was already perfect, was actually only 20% or 30% of Gu Yumian’s level.
Dongpo pork is a relatively easy dish to prepare, so Gu Yumian prepared the marinade and other ingredients first, taught the chefs how to stew it, and then rushed the dish out, which was still immature. If he had made it himself, the result would have been many times more amazing.
When Guan Nini and her bestie were enjoying their meal and feeling thirsty, the little robot brought them a complimentary drink, which was a refreshing sparkling strawberry wine.
The girls' hearts were filled with so many surprises that they couldn't contain them all.
This was a very pleasant meal. The food was delicious, the price was reasonable, and the details were full of little surprises. Not to mention the great atmosphere -
The gentle sound of the piano flows between heaven and earth. The night sky is quiet and gentle. The tip of the nose is filled with the scent of lavender. The warm-colored paper lanterns in the box carry the old-fashioned style, as if I have returned to my girlhood.
After finishing my meal, I lazily lay on the cushion, feeling a little reluctant to leave.
At 8 o'clock sharp, Guan Nini and her bestie walked out of the private room. Unexpectedly, the little robot asked them to participate in the lucky draw again.
"Congratulations ladies, each of you won a bottle of hand sanitizer."
It handed two small, beautiful glass bottles to the two people.
Guan Nini opened it and smelled it. It had a light scent of leaves, unlike any other hand sanitizer on the market. The smell was neither cheap nor pungent, but very fresh and pleasant.
There are even signature and message boards at the entrance, and many customers have left messages.
【Come on Elbet, I will come to support you again】
[Great progress! The Dongpo pork is delicious. My favorite host has also made this Dongpo pork! I hope he can keep it up!]
[I went on a date with my boyfriend and chose the right place. I’m very happy.]
Some people also draw cute stick figures and post small photos. I can imagine that it will be fun and nostalgic to see what I wrote when I come back in the future.
Guan Nini and her best friend also left a message and agreed to come again next month.
The two people walked out the door reluctantly, the joy, relaxation and satisfaction they had just felt still lingering in their hearts.
"Elbet Restaurant has made significant improvements. I heard they have a new owner... I'm going to tell my friends about it when I get back," Guan Nini said as an idea struck her. "Why don't I do this for my next interview? I wonder if I can get in touch with the owner."
Guan Nini graduated more than ten years ago and is now the editor-in-chief of a mainstream media outlet in Xiacheng District, with considerable influence.
However, she is still hesitant. Should the next interview be with the new boss of Elbet or with the famous new anchor Gu Yumian of Star Live?
That night.
"Uptown... shall we go?"
Gu Yumian lay on the bed, pinching the baby panda's face, while the little snow leopard dozed lazily on his shoulder.
Let’s go, but it’s a bit far and it will be tiring for him and the kids.
If he doesn't go, firstly, it would be a shame from the perspective of live broadcasting, and secondly, he always feels like he will miss something. Personally, he is still very interested in the opportunity to visit the Academy of Sciences.
"I heard that Twenty-Four Pot's relatives live in Shangcheng District," Gu Yumian said. Panda Ears listened attentively, dazed but subconscious. "It would be great if we could meet them."
This way you can contact Twenty-Four Pots without going through that agent.
The baby panda didn't understand, but suddenly felt very happy. He hugged Gu Yumian's palm and rubbed his head to show his approval.
It would be nice if we could meet.
The little snow leopard woke up, glanced at it indifferently, and slowly pushed the baby panda out.
"If I go, will I meet anyone from the royal family? I'd really like to meet Hall IV."
Gu Yumian had almost decided to go at this time and began to have wild ideas.
The little snow leopard's tail stiffened slightly, and its ears pricked up imperceptibly. After waiting for a long time but seeing Gu Yumian continue, the little snow leopard pressed a paw on Gu Yumian's cheek with a hint of displeasure.
It wanted to hear what Gu Yumian had to say about him.
"Hmm? Your Majesty?" I don't know how Gu Yumian judged the little snow leopard's meaning, maybe it was a telepathic connection. He held the little snow leopard's little paw pad and thought for a while, then commented:
"He should be pretty handsome."
Although he couldn't find a frontal photo of the monarch online, Gu Yumian's back photo somehow brought up Shuo Han's face, and surprisingly, there was no sense of disobedience. Shuo Han was the most handsome man he had ever seen.
Little Snow Leopard: “…”
"Okay, let's go take a shower and go to bed early. We've confirmed we're going uptown. We might leave in the next two days, and we might be gone for a week."
Gu Yumian clapped his hands, took the two children to his arms, wiped them with a hot towel, and went to sleep.
Gu Yumian's only concern was Little Snow Leopard's schooling. If he went to Upper City, he wouldn't be able to attend classes here, which would affect the final outcome. Then, the old dean explained that the institution on Capital Star was their headquarters, and after completing the paperwork, they could send him there during the day for classes.
That's good.
While washing up, Gu Yumian accidentally glanced at his "tattoo". The dark rose and sword pattern winding across his collarbone looked a bit childish. However...
He couldn't help but put his index finger on it and felt it was a little hot. Why was it hot?
That night, Gu Yumian fell into a daze and dreamed. He dreamed of the scene in the photo he had found on the Star Network: a lonely and arrogant monarch climbing the stairs to the high throne, while he himself was looking down at the man from above.
Then, the monarch stood before him, lowered his eyes, leaned forward slightly, and kissed the rose on his collarbone.
Those were beautiful gray-blue eyes.
The next day, Gu Yumian woke up: "..."
Is his sexuality in jeopardy? Never mind, dreams are always the opposite of reality.
The other side.
Gu Yumian told Tangtang that he agreed to go to the Academy of Sciences, and the next second, the Starry Sky platform released the official announcement that had been prepared long ago.
"@Starry Sky Live Platform V: Ding Ding~ Your treasured Immortal Anchor is about to drop, please check @Science Academy V. [Link] Hidden mission for the Rookie Tournament? The most popular anchor Gu Yumian will visit the Academy and broadcast live."
Before anyone could react, the Academy of Sciences quickly responded and forwarded the message.
"@Science Academy V: Looking forward to Mianmian [love], bringing the chief to give everyone a kiss [picture] @Starry Sky Live Platform V: Ding Ding..."
The picture shows an Arctic fox, wearing a tiny white lab coat, sprawled across a lab report, with the words "mum-mum-um" Photoshopped into it. The little Arctic fox's tail is fluffy, snow-white, with a hint of silver-gray at the tip. Its face is serious, and its paws are pressing on a key on some instrument.
Everyone: What the hell?
Tiger: Ako, you just blinked when you were kidnapped. Aren't you always so cool? Your image is ruined! What good is it to invite a human to mess with you?
[TGIX's latest IVF results are out: Aaaaaah, the Chief is so adorable! Even though this is an old picture, I'm still in love with it!! [Picture] Also, I've heard of that human anchor; he's quite nice and knows his place, so don't worry!]
Vivian: I discovered this amazing streamer not long ago! Also, I didn't expect the head of the academy to be so adorable. Is this the head? Or the head's cub? I'm so mad at the Arctic fox!
Boy B: !!! Hey @Gu Yumian V, you're so awesome! You can go to the Academy of Sciences?! Go for it! I'm looking forward to the livestream at the Academy of Sciences.
Youyunduo: Hmm? The anchor is going to the Academy of Sciences? Congratulations, and I wish you continued success in your career. Retweeted.
The Academy of Sciences used to have a rather aloof academic atmosphere, rarely interacting with the public. Most people learned about the latest scientific achievements through the news. This, to a certain extent, created a time lag between technological development and its widespread adoption, and the Academy of Sciences must shoulder some responsibility for publicity and popularization.
However, the first time he lowered himself and interacted with the public was for a human anchor?
Not long after the two Weibo posts were published, the number of reposts, likes and comments exceeded 100,000. Due to the popularity of the Academy of Sciences, the name "Gu Yumian" actually became a trending search - it stayed in the top ten on Weibo for about half an hour.
Gu Yumian's account, which had only posted a few Weibo posts, and the account on the live streaming platform, saw a surge in attention overnight.
Two days later.
On the same planet, it was late summer in the lower city, while it was already approaching winter in the upper city. However, the interstellar residents were very cold-resistant, so everyone still walked the streets in thin clothing. Only Gu Yumian's nose was frozen red, and he had to put on more clothes. Fortunately, the little snow leopard lay down and helped warm his neck.
Gu Yumian, with the baby panda and the little snow leopard, had just landed in the upper city when they got stuck while passing the customs.
Coming from the lower city to the upper city requires strict review, and since his race is human, he is subject to even more stringent scrutiny.
The staff took them aside to let them rest for a while, which might take two or three hours.
Gu Yumian hesitated for a moment, thinking, I might not have time to live stream after settling down for the rest of the day, so why not do it now? After all, for a live streamer, the most important thing is to have a stable live stream, and not cancel it at every turn.
He thought about the content for a while. Fortunately, he had thought about it before, so it was not a last-minute cramming. After preparing for a while, Gu Yumian turned on the live broadcast and waved to everyone:
"Hello everyone, I'm the anchor Gu Yumian, and I've just arrived in Shangcheng District."
As soon as the show started, countless comments immediately flooded in.
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