Then the shopkeeper asked, "What important matter is it?"
He actually invited most of the restaurant owners in the capital of the Mingyue Kingdom, and they had no idea what Xu Yuehuai's purpose was in coming here.
I was filled with curiosity and wanted to know the reason behind it all.
Xu Yuehuai gave everyone a mysterious smile, not revealing the matter at first, but waiting until everyone had gone inside before speaking to them.
"You'll find out soon enough."
She didn't intend to speak first; if she did, it would be like asking them for a favor.
Xu Yuehuai wanted to lure them in and get them to speak up first, while she took the lead and didn't want to be led by the nose by others.
The shopkeepers, upon hearing what Xu Yuehuai said, wondered what he was doing so mysteriously. Why didn't he tell them what was going on?
It's really annoying to have to keep it a secret until later and then tell them. They don't like being kept in suspense!
But now that they have chosen to attend this banquet hosted by Xu Yuehuai, they cannot simply turn around and leave. They must stay to find out what Xu Yuehuai's intentions are.
The shopkeepers around her didn't look too happy, and they all looked at Xu Yuehuai with displeasure.
No one said anything harsh, just replied somewhat perfunctorily, "Okay, then we'll wait and see what Manager Xu is up to!"
"It's sure to shock everyone, so just wait here. Manager Xu definitely won't let us down!"
"Yes! Manager Xu has created so many dishes that everyone loves. She is a role model for all of us! We must learn from Manager Xu!"
"We just hope Manager Xu will leave us a way to survive! If you take all the people in the surrounding area, what will we eat?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai noticed that although everyone was smiling on the surface, they were probably cursing her inwardly!
She didn't say anything to them, just smiled without speaking.
When she saw her subordinates around her give her a gesture to indicate that all the food was ready, she waved her hand to tell them to bring the dishes over quickly.
The shopkeepers around were confused by Xu Yuehuai's gesture and didn't know what was going on.
Is Xu Yuehuai going to have them all arrested?
But does Xu Yuehuai have the guts?
Just as they were filled with doubt, they suddenly smelled a rich fragrance.
The aroma of the food made their mouths water; even those who were used to a life of luxury couldn't help but be drawn in.
"What is this? It smells so good!"
"This isn't the reason Manager Xu invited us here, is it? You don't want us to try your new dishes, do you?"
"I've never smelled this aroma before, and it's even better than anything made by all the chefs in my restaurant!"
After smelling the aroma, the shopkeepers, with their years of experience, immediately knew that the dishes were exceptionally good. They were also even more puzzled as to why Xu Yuehuai had invited them to the banquet.
Xu Yuehuai asked everyone to spread all the dishes on the table, and then made a gesture of invitation.
"The first thing I've done today is to invite everyone here to taste these new dishes. We'll talk about the rest after you've tried these new vegetable pancakes."
The shopkeepers were already drooling from the aroma, and now that they saw the delicious food and heard what Xu Yuehuai said, they nodded casually, picked up their chopsticks, and started eating.
They picked up some with their chopsticks, put it in their bowls, and savored it little by little.
When these shopkeepers tasted the new dishes, they didn't do it like the diners. Instead, they first smelled the food, then took a small bite to check its tenderness, and finally chewed it in their mouths.
After taking a few bites, they could roughly guess what seasonings were used in the dish and how long it was cooked.
One of the shopkeepers said to Xu Yuehuai, "Shopkeeper Xu, you've created some new dishes, and you're asking us shopkeepers to taste them first. Aren't you worried that we'll steal your new dishes?"
"Yes, you're just too trusting of everyone. I never said I was a good person! Maybe the moment I turn around and walk out this door, I'll immediately have my own chef replicate these dishes!"
"Hahaha, Manager Xu is indeed just a woman. If you want to learn how to run a business, you still have a long way to go."
Xu Yuehuai felt somewhat displeased listening to these people's sarcasm and ridicule, but she didn't show it on the surface.
She had invited these shopkeepers over today to discuss cooperation, and naturally she wouldn't let such trivial matters affect the overall situation.
"Of course I'm not afraid of you copying these dishes over there. In fact, I really hope you can make these dishes in your restaurants!"
The shopkeepers nearby were utterly incredulous upon hearing this, unsure whether Xu Yuehuai was joking or serious.
"Manager Xu is really too humorous, he actually knows how to make jokes like this with us."
"Haha, that's right, how could Manager Xu possibly let us take away your business?"
"Are you saying that your Tianxianglou branch isn't planning to open here?"
The shopkeepers didn't believe Xu Yuehuai's words at all; they felt she was making fun of them.
Xu Yuehuai said, "What I said to you is true. Now I would like to ask the managers, what do you think of these new dishes I have made?"
From a fair perspective, Xu Yuehuai wanted to see how these shopkeepers actually viewed the situation.
After she finished speaking, Xu Yuehuai heard the shopkeepers say, "These new dishes you made are all very good and suit my taste perfectly, but you used some very expensive ingredients in them, didn't you?"
"If ordinary people were to choose, they probably wouldn't choose dishes made with these expensive ingredients at all."
"These must take a long time to make, right? They taste good, but they're not suitable for selling in a restaurant at all!"
"If you're asking us for guidance, then we can only advise you not to sell these dishes in your restaurant in the future!"
Even from a fair perspective, they do not agree with Xu Yuehuai bringing these dishes to the restaurant.
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