Lin Qingyu and her companion invited Zhang Haiyang into a private room. The room was well-soundproofed and had a pleasant environment.
"Brother Gu! This place is really excellent! I'd love to eat here often!"
He praised it again, saying that he was clearly satisfied with the restaurant.
"Why didn't you say anything before? Such a great place should be promoted more!"
Zhang Haiyang sat in the main seat, looking around and praising them incessantly.
"This is all thanks to my wife. I didn't want her to be too busy, so this is just right."
With a faint smile on his face, Gu Shi politely declined Zhang Haiyang's suggestion.
"Indeed, women shouldn't be too career-oriented. This is just fine, just fine!"
Lin Qingyu smiled apologetically and didn't say a word the whole time. She had a little good impression of this Director Zhang yesterday, but she had squandered it all today.
Then Lin Qingyu personally served Zhang Haiyang a bowl of medicinal food: ginkgo and lotus seed stewed black-boned chicken.
These are ingredients that can relieve fatigue and calm the mind, making them perfect for Zhang Haiyang right now.
As Lin Qingyu introduced the items, she took out a booklet.
"Director Zhang, I'm so sorry, but I'd like to ask you to register this for me. All the medicinal food we sell is registered in order to avoid any problems later."
Zhang Haiyang picked up the booklet, flipped through it, and asked, "Can I look at this? You've done a very detailed job; you're a meticulous person!"
Lin Qingyu thought to herself, "You've already seen it, why are you still asking me? Do you think I'm going to snatch it from you?"
He smiled and replied, "Of course, this is just for record-keeping. Medicinal cuisine contains Chinese herbal ingredients, so we can't be careless."
Gu Shi echoed, "That's right. To avoid any problems after someone consumes this medicinal diet, we always inform them in advance."
It mainly consists of what Lin Qingyu just introduced: the ingredients, medicinal effects, and contraindications.
Zhang Haiyang took a look and nodded repeatedly in praise, "Not bad, not bad, the boss lady is really bold and meticulous, this method is good!"
He then opened the lid and looked inside. There were a few lotus seeds floating on top, and he could vaguely see chicken meat in the soup.
The portions look generous, but I wonder if every serving is the same.
So Zhang Haiyang spoke up, joking with a smile.
"Boss Gu! You didn't prepare all this just because you saw I was coming, did you?"
He stirred it with a spoon and found some unfamiliar Chinese herbs at the bottom. Maybe that's why their medicinal food is so popular!
Gu Shi replied without changing his expression, "Director Zhang, you are overthinking it. Every medicinal meal here is the same. Even the ones we sold before are the same as the one in your hand."
"Good, good! In our Xinshi City, especially among privately owned restaurants, I think yours is the best!"
Zhang Haiyang praised it repeatedly, especially after he tasted the soup and found it to be quite delicious.
It has neither the unpleasant smell nor the bitterness of traditional Chinese medicine, yet you can still taste that it actually contains Chinese medicine.
"The chef who prepared this medicinal soup is very skilled! I underestimated your restaurant before!"
Zhang Haiyang kept giving thumbs up and showering him with praise.
"Director Zhang, you flatter me. Eat it while it's hot; this medicinal food is most effective when eaten hot."
Lin Qingyu quickly greeted Zhang Haiyang, afraid that he would be too polite and the medicinal food would not taste the same if it cooled down.
He then lowered his head and continued eating and drinking, while also inviting the two of them to sit down.
Gu Shi understood; there was no problem.
Sure enough, Zhang Haiyang had just finished eating the meat and drinking the soup, and after wiping his mouth with a handkerchief, he said to the two of them with a smile.
"Little Gu! I don't come here unless I have a reason. I recently received a report that there's something wrong with the Chinese herbal medicine dishes in your shop, so I came down to check."
Lin Qingyu panicked and was about to stand up to explain.
Gu Shi held onto Lin Qingyu's arm, managing to keep her from standing up, and then took over the conversation.
"I don't know what kind of report it is that would make Director Zhang come all the way here in person. Our restaurant operates with integrity and is not afraid of investigation."
Zhang Haiyang suddenly laughed loudly: "Hahaha, you little rascal! I won't say any more, but in short, there's been a small problem."
"Someone will be coming in a couple of days. Just cooperate. I trust your restaurant, and I trust your character, Xiao Gu, and the owner's wife too!"
After giving these instructions, Zhang Haiyang got up, grabbed his Lei Feng hat, and prepared to leave.
"I'm going to pay the bill! You two aren't allowed to stop me. This is what it should be, and it has to be exactly what it should be!"
After saying that, Zhang Haiyang walked straight to the counter. Zhou Jiahui watched as he walked over to pay the bill.
Zhou Jiahui looked to Lin Qingyu for help.
Lin Qingyu could only nod, indicating that she should just accept the money as usual.
Zhang Haiyang paid and left without saying a word, leaving the couple to figure it out themselves.
"Gu Shi, what do you think Director Zhang's intentions are?"
Lin Qingyu sat by the stove. The small house was warm and cozy; it was where everyone usually rested.
Gu Shi sat down on the bench next to her, poured a cup of hot tea for Lin Qingyu and himself, and said calmly.
"It doesn't mean anything. I guess we've offended some big shot. But they didn't take action themselves. If the restaurant is found to have any problems, you probably won't be able to come here again."
"Is it that serious? Who do you think we could have offended? This is terrifying!"
Lin Qingyu didn't even bother to drink her tea. She grabbed Gu Shi's hand and insisted on getting to the bottom of things.
Gu Shi gently touched her hair and said, "There's no problem now. Zhang Haiyang has personally spoken. We just need to cooperate, and everything will be fine!"
Lin Qingyu was always comforted by Gu Shi's few words, perhaps because Gu Shi's words were very powerful.
"You're right, I was probably too nervous!"
After a pause, Lin Qingyu pulled Gu Shi aside and asked, "So, when are they coming? Do I need to prepare anything?"
Gu Shi chuckled and hugged Lin Qingyu, whispering in her ear, "No need to prepare. Just do what you normally do, whatever makes you comfortable. That's perfect!"
Lin Qingyu blushed slightly at Gu Shi's words, and she nudged him, saying, "Hey, you're all grown up, why are you still whispering in my ear?"
As she spoke, Lin Qingyu's voice unconsciously lowered; even though she was a mother, she still acted like a little girl.
Gu Shi said in a serious tone, "No matter how old you are, you're still my wife, my lover, and any intimacy we have is legal..."
"Okay, okay! Please stop talking!"
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