Why do women make things difficult for each other? Unless she goes too far!
During a break between serving dishes, Food and Beverage Manager Xue respectfully entered to greet everyone and inquire about their dining satisfaction. He then invited Mu Chen to recommend dishes for the ongoing employee food festival, to be offered to employees as "General Manager's Recommendations."
Platinum Hotels holds an annual "Employee Appreciation Week" to thank all employees for their hard work and significant contributions to the hotel.
Jiang Hailang tilted his head slightly and whispered to Mu Chen, "I really think this West Lake Vinegar Fish is quite good."
Moreover, the taste of food varies depending on one's mood.
Mu Chen glanced at Jiang Hailang, nodded, and took his opinion into consideration. He then recommended steamed grouper to Manager Xue.
Because they still had work to do in the afternoon, after the four of them politely toasted each other with their own thoughts, no one brought up drinking again. Instead, they ate, chatted, and occasionally talked about work.
The conversation spanned Chinese, English, and Korean, with occasional snippets of French. The staff in the private room almost thought they were providing services for an international cultural exchange event.
Jiang Hailang smiled and extended an invitation to Li Shenghuan: "Our sales department is holding an awards ceremony this afternoon. Would you be so kind as to invite Executive Director Li to attend?"
Lee Sung-hwan turned to look at Song Yoon-hee, and after she spoke a few words to him in Korean, Lee Sung-hwan nodded in acceptance of Jiang Hailang's invitation.
The so-called awards ceremony is also part of the employee appreciation week. It's about rewarding employees with outstanding sales performance by awarding them certificates and gifts, and encouraging everyone to keep up the good work.
Since Mu Chen and Song Yunxi were not invited, they accompanied Li Shenghuan to the multi-functional hall where the sales department commendation meeting was being held after lunch, and then said goodbye and left.
Before leaving, Mu Chen instructed Jiang Hailang to treat Li Shenghuan well.
Upon entering the elevator, Song Yunxi, who was about to press the button for the first floor, was stopped by Mu Chen, who instead pressed the button for the basement.
"There's a tea break in the staff canteen today. Would Ms. Song be interested in joining us?" Before Song Yunxi could reply, Mu Chen continued, "Although Ms. Song has only been with Platinum Hotel for less than a month, she has already won the hearts of all the staff. Everyone would be very happy if Ms. Song could participate in the staff appreciation event."
As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator stopped on the basement level, and the doors slowly opened. Mu Chen remained motionless, standing there looking at Song Yunxi, waiting for her reply.
Song Yunxi smiled, "It's my honor."
Mu Chen smiled and said, "Miss Song, please." He then stepped aside and gestured for Song Yunxi to exit the elevator first.
The tea break hadn't started yet; the chefs were preparing tea and snacks. The selection was quite comprehensive, including coffee, juice, milk tea, fruit, and various Chinese and Western pastries.
Song Yunxi took two aprons and handed one to Mu Chen. "Since we're here, let's make some food together to thank the employees."
Mu Chen did not reach out to take the apron. Instead, he took two steps forward, stood in front of Song Yunxi, bowed slightly, and waited for her to put the apron around his neck.
Song Yunxi smiled, said nothing, and helped him put on the apron as he requested. Afterwards, Mu Chen turned around and waited for her to help him tie the two straps on his back.
When he turned back, Mu Chen took the other apron from Song Yunxi's hand. Under her slightly surprised gaze, he helped her put on the apron, then moved behind her to tie the straps for her.
This series of interactions caused the chefs who were making desserts to lower their heads, but they couldn't help but look up to peek at the progress.
After washing their hands, the two ran over to the pastry chefs and started making egg tarts with them. While the chefs were processing the flour, Song Yunxi took a glass bowl and some eggs, cream, milk, and sugar to help make the egg tart filling.
Separating the egg whites and yolks, Song Yunxi added granulated sugar to the egg yolk mixture, whisked it well, and then verbally directed, "Milk."
Standing to the side, Mu Chen took the milk and poured it into the egg mixture according to the amount the chef had instructed.
Song Yunxi stirred it a few times, then spoke again: "Cream."
Mu Chen then poured in more fresh cream.
After the egg tart filling was prepared, Song Yunxi took a glass with a pointed spout, placed a strainer on it, and Mu Chen consciously reached out to hold the glass. Song Yunxi then poured the stirred egg mixture into the glass through the strainer.
After pouring the egg tart filling into the tart shells prepared by the chef, and then having the chef put them into the oven, Song Yunxi turned around and went to wash the fruit.
She was washing strawberries in front of the sink, so Mu Chen took some oranges and started washing them too. The small sink felt a bit crowded with just the two of them standing there.
Song Yunxi turned to look at Mu Chen, thinking: Why don't you go first and I'll come later.
But he was also looking at her, so close, their eyes met for a few seconds, but in the end neither of them spoke.
The chef had already cut the watermelon and arranged it in the fruit plate, with the rind carved into a beautiful phoenix tail shape and placed around the edge of the plate.
Song Yunxi took a fruit knife and was going to cut each strawberry in half and arrange them in a decorative way in the middle of the plate.
She had just cut a few when she noticed Mu Chen standing beside her, staring intently at her strawberries. She picked up a strawberry with the tip of her knife and tentatively offered it to him. To her surprise, Mu Chen ate it without a second's hesitation.
It seems she was right; President Mu had indeed been eyeing her strawberries for a long time.
After a while, when Song Yunxi was cutting the dragon fruit, she took a small piece and looked at Mu Chen with her eyes, asking, "Do you want this?"
Mu Chen understood instantly, nodded, and leaned forward, waiting to be fed.
The egg tarts were fresh out of the oven, and the fancy fruit platters were also finished. Song Yunxi and Mu Chen then went out with the waiters, carrying various tea snacks and drinks, and personally placed the food on each table.
During their shift break, the hotel staff entered the staff canteen one after another. Seeing Mu Chen and Song Yunxi wearing aprons and smiling as they served drinks and snacks, they were initially a little reserved. Then, someone started cheering, and the atmosphere in the canteen instantly became very lively.
When Fu Meilin arrived at the staff canteen with several people from the Human Resources Department, they arrived just as this lively atmosphere was coming to an end.
Seeing Song Yunxi and Mu Chen wearing matching aprons and standing side by side, interacting enthusiastically with the employees, Fu Meilin felt a little angry again. After all, she had been bullied by Song Yunxi twice, but hadn't been able to get revenge even once.
Song Yunxi also saw Fu Meilin, so she smiled and nodded to her in greeting. Then she brought over a plate of egg tarts and invited her to try them.
Fu Meilin rolled her eyes at Song Yunxi and didn't answer. Who knows if you poisoned it?
As if hearing her thoughts, Song Yunxi's face was full of sincerity as she assured her, "I promise, there was no poison. If you don't believe me, ask President Mu; he and I did it together."
Fu Meilin turned her head and glanced at Mu Chen, who was also turning his head to look at them.
I'm so angry! Song Yunxi, that green tea bitch, is constantly displaying her manipulative skills. She bullies me behind my back all day long, but when she's with Mu Chen, she takes the initiative to be nice to me. If I don't accept her advances, it's as if I'm the one who bullied Song Yunxi.
Thinking of this, Fu Meilin reached for an egg tart from the plate. "Thank you." After saying that, she walked away from Song Yunxi, smiled at Mu Chen, and said in a gentle and sweet tone, "Hello, Mr. Mu."
Hmph, the art of teasing, it's not that hard. Anyone can pretend to be kind and gentle in front of men.
Song Yunxi laughed even harder; his scheme had succeeded.
She simply wanted to invite Fu Meilin to try her egg tarts, but such a small wish required her to use tricks to bring Mu Chen into the scene in order to achieve it.
Several girls from the Human Resources Department laid out the props and prizes for the game on an empty table in the corner, planning to organize the employees to enjoy the food while playing the game.
Mu Chen took off his apron, put on the suit jacket he had previously removed and placed aside, and then stood in the center of the restaurant to give a brief speech to the seated employees:
"On this special day for all Platinum Hotels employees, please accept my sincerest gratitude. It is because of your hard work and tireless efforts that Platinum Hotels is so vibrant and energetic today, and that it enjoys a reputation for first-class service in this highly competitive industry. I believe that with you all, Platinum Hotels' future will be even brighter. Let's create the future together!"
Seizing the opportunity, Song Yunxi reached out and pulled Fu Meilin along to Mu Chen's side. The three executives bowed to the employees present to express their gratitude. The restaurant erupted in applause.
This heightened sense of excitement continued even while playing the game.
The Human Resources department brought out a prop resembling a lottery box, but instead of prize names or thank-you notes, the small cards inside contained questions related to hotel knowledge. Each employee present took turns drawing a card and answering the question; those who answered correctly received a prize.
To prevent this quiz, disguised as a game, from being too dry and unrealistic, the Ministry of Manpower interspersed some mini-games among the numerous question cards. These games consisted of actions that required physical participation or impromptu performances.
Apart from Fu Meilin and others from the Human Resources Department who were the game organizers, and Mu Chen who was a judge and award presenter and did not need to participate in the game, everyone else had to draw cards.
When it was Song Yunxi's turn, she reached out and drew a card. It wasn't a question, but a designated action: invite a friend in the audience, and together they would make the English word "love" with their fingers.
Who would like to be my partner?
After asking her question, Song Yunxi smiled and looked around the restaurant, as if considering who to choose as her partner. Meanwhile, the employees eagerly raised their hands, wanting to complete the game with her.
"I'll do it."
"I'll do it."
Mu Chen and Fu Meilin's voices rang out almost simultaneously.
The moment Song Yunxi finished reading the question, Fu Meilin turned to look at Mu Chen, her eager expression undisguised. She wanted to preemptively strike to prevent Mu Chen and Song Yunxi from performing together, but to her surprise, Mu Chen spoke at the same time as her.
"Oh..." The cheers in the staff canteen were deafening.
Song Yunxi glanced at the two people who had volunteered to perform, and Fu Meilin's gaze was interpreted as: If you dare to choose Mu Chen, you're dead.
Song Yunxi smiled broadly. "Thank you for your support, Mr. Mu." Just as Mu Chen was about to get up from his seat, he heard Song Yunxi continue, "I would like to invite Mr. Fu to perform with me."
They were enemies when they both coveted the same man. Now that the man is no longer within their reach, it seems there's no reason for them to be at odds anymore.
Why do women make things difficult for each other? Unless she goes too far!
Meanwhile, at the sales department's awards ceremony, after the certificates and prizes were presented, it was also afternoon tea time with food and drinks. Unlike the games during the staff cafeteria's tea break, the sales department was having a song and dance performance.
The multi-functional hall is equipped with the most professional sound equipment. The employees who won awards and those who did not win awards but received consolation gifts were equally happy, and one by one they volunteered to go on stage to perform.
Li Shenghuan wanted to leave several times, but he couldn't resist Jiang Hailang's warm and smiling entreaties to stay.
It is said that one cannot hit a smiling face. Although there is no such proverb in South Korea, the power of a smile is just as great, firmly pinning Lee Sung-hwan to his chair.
During this time, Li Shenghuan wanted to call Song Yunxi to see when she would come to pick him up. At lunch, after Jiang Hailang invited him, Song Yunxi told him in Korean to come first, and that she would come to find him after she finished her work.
However, when Li Shenghuan took out his phone, he realized that he didn't have Song Yunxi's phone number at all.
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