"I'm so sorry, Director Zhang. Our shop has been getting into trouble lately, and our employees have been a bit blunt. Please forgive us for not holding a grudge!"
Zhang Haiyang smiled and said, "These are all minor issues. You just need to cooperate with our investigation!"
Lin Qingyu pushed Zhou Jiahui away and then hurriedly smiled apologetically.
"Of course, Director Zhang, please feel free to ask if you have any questions."
"You little brat! I don't need to give you orders. First, show me the store's business license!"
Lin Qingyu relaxed for a moment, then became anxious again.
With so many people coming all at once, surely they're not just looking at this qualification?
However, she quickly ran to the backyard and found the license in the hut.
It has her name and photo, the restaurant's name, address, and the date of its first opening—very detailed.
After she took it out, Zhang Haiyang took a look and confirmed that it was indeed stamped by him personally.
There are more and more people starting their own businesses lately, and he can't remember them all in a short time. He didn't have any recollection of it when he first received the report.
"Excellent, the document processing was very timely, commendable!"
Lin Qingyu smiled sheepishly. Several other diners around her remained seated, even after the tables in front of them had been cleared.
I just wanted to see what was going on at Lin Qingyu's restaurant, but Zhang Haiyang usually wouldn't work with customers around.
I guess I'm in a good mood today, so I let a lot of people watch me.
Zhang Haiyang then checked the cleanliness of the kitchen and found it to be very good, so he praised Lin Qingyu again.
"You're doing a great job as the owner! You manage your staff well, and although it's just a small restaurant, the hygiene is excellent. Very good!"
Lin Qingyu felt even more embarrassed. She was about to speak up in accordance with Zhang Haiyang's words when Zhang Haiyang questioned her next question.
"But I heard that your restaurant still sells a kind of Chinese medicinal cuisine, and I heard it's quite effective. What's that all about? Why aren't you selling it today?"
Lin Qingyu's brow twitched; she knew it was bad news.
"Director Zhang, you may not know this, but this prescription was given to me by a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. This medicinal diet is indeed effective and is not false advertising."
"Why aren't they selling them today? I wanted to buy some to try!"
Looking at Zhang Haiyang's kind smile, Lin Qingyu knew that this was the main event today. Her expression remained unchanged as she carefully explained to him.
"That's right, our restaurant just opened a few days ago, and I haven't had time to come over since; the staff has been managing it."
"I told everyone before that I can't sell Chinese medicinal cuisine except when I'm here, no matter what the circumstances, which is why I didn't sell it today."
After listening, Zhang Haiyang continued, "Can you make one now? Do you have the necessary qualifications for this Chinese medicinal cuisine? Where did you get them approved?"
"Yes, yes, but I can't do it today. If you're interested, Director Zhang, I can send it to you tomorrow!"
As Lin Qingyu spoke, she took out the qualifications that Gu Shi had obtained for her.
I couldn't help but think how lucky I was to have had the foresight to do so.
Zhang Haiyang took it and looked at it. Because the policy promoted traditional Chinese medicine, this document had not passed through his hands, so it was normal that he had no recollection of it.
Several prescriptions are listed above. Some prescriptions are not required to be listed in their entirety due to confidentiality reasons.
Everything was legal and reasonable. Zhang Haiyang didn't seem particularly unhappy or happy; he just smiled and said...
"Comrade Lin Qingyu, right? You did a great job. Everything you did was worth considering. All the self-employed people in our city should learn from you!"
For some reason, the surrounding onlookers burst into applause and cheers.
"good!"
"This little restaurant has great food and reasonable prices; it's definitely worth promoting!"
"I knew this proprietress was something else! She even received personal approval from Director Zhang Haiyang!"
Zhang Haiyang raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling to the people around him not to be too enthusiastic.
He continued, "However, Comrade Lin Qingyu should continue her efforts to improve our traditional Chinese medicine cuisine. I will come back to check on it later!"
"Okay, okay, definitely!"
Lin Qingyu was so flattered she couldn't speak. Was this Chinese medicinal cuisine really that good?
It wasn't until after they left that Lin Qingyu realized what had happened.
There must be something wrong with the medicinal food, that's why they came to investigate. They've asked several times already, but they haven't sold a single serving in the last few days.
Lin Qingyu returned home and told Gu Shi about it.
"Do you think that bureau chief will come to the store again? Is he going to keep an eye on my Chinese herbal cuisine?"
Gu Shi sat down next to her, patted Lin Qingyu on the shoulder, and said softly.
"It's alright, check if you want. The store's permits are all legal. I'll go with you tomorrow."
Although Lin Qingyu was still a little worried, she could only wait for them to come and investigate.
The next day, Lin Qingyu went to the small restaurant with Gu Shi and instructed the kitchen staff to start brewing Chinese medicinal cuisine.
The Chinese herbs used inside are all purchased daily. Lin Qingyu personally goes to the pharmacy and watches others get them.
Because she used them quite often, Lin Qingyu also became familiar with these Chinese herbs.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, there will be no problems with the medicinal materials.
Thinking this way, Lin Qingyu felt relieved. At least it didn't kill anyone!
The two waited until noon, and Zhang Haiyang indeed arrived again.
"May the proprietress's business be booming!"
As soon as he walked in, he greeted Lin Qingyu, and then saw Gu Shi next to Lin Qingyu.
"Is this Mr. Gu, the owner of the brick factory in the southern suburbs?"
Gu Shi certainly knew Zhang Haiyang as well. Unlike Lin Qingyu, Zhang Haiyang had dealt with various leaders at higher levels.
"Hello Director Zhang, this is my wife's restaurant."
He went up to Zhang Haiyang and spoke to him, without the slightest hint of timidity or ingratiation.
Zhang Haiyang had long heard of Gu Shi's reputation, but the two had not had much contact and he had not heard that Gu Shi's wife owned a restaurant.
"I didn't expect Brother Gu to have kept this so well hidden! Your wife runs such a great restaurant, and you never mentioned it. If I had known the food here was this good, I would have come to eat here sooner!"
"No, no, Director Zhang, you flatter me. What would you like to eat today? We just prepared some traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine. Would you like to try some?"
Gu Shi proactively raised the question, showing no sign of guilt whatsoever.
Zhang Haiyang then readily agreed, saying, "Great! I'll give it a try. I've heard your medicinal cuisine is quite good, with various health benefits!"
"I haven't been feeling well lately, let's see if this helps!"
He spoke with a smile, and although he spoke in a joking tone, Lin Qingyu could not discern the hidden meaning in his words.
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