Watching her busy figure, Lin Li felt a surge of anticipation.
She could almost see long queues forming outside the newly opened Nanhai Pavilion in the near future, with satisfied smiles on the faces of the guests praising the delicious food.
During lunch, Lin Hu asked Aunt Zhen about opening a restaurant again.
Lin Li smiled and said, "Soon. We'll go and support Aunt Zhen once she finishes decorating the shop."
Lin Yao said, "Grandma, I'm going to draw a sign for Aunt Zhen's restaurant."
“Great!” Lin Li said. “The sign Yao Yao drew will definitely be beautiful.”
In the afternoon, when Lin Laosan returned, he brought good news.
"Mom, the hotel's renovation is progressing very quickly, and it is expected to have a trial opening next month. Mr. Yu said that he will invite many celebrities to attend, and our Nanhai Pavilion can also take this opportunity to promote itself."
Lin Li nodded: "It's a good opportunity. Let Ah Zhen prepare some of her signature dishes in advance so that the guests can try them. It'll also be a good opportunity to advertise for Nanhai Pavilion."
Lin Laosan said, "That's what I think too. By the way, I've already had the designer design the menu for Nanhai Pavilion. Once Ah Zhen finalizes the dishes, we can start printing."
Lin Li smiled and said, "You're so thoughtful."
In the evening, Ah Zhen returned.
This time she brought a young man with her, saying he was her nephew, Amin.
Amin seemed very shy. He blushed when he saw Lin Li and lowered his head, not daring to speak.
Ah Zhen said, "Madam, this is my nephew, Ah Ming. He will learn the trade from me from now on. He studied at a restaurant in our hometown for two years and has a pretty good foundation."
Lin Li looked at A Ming and said with a smile, "A Ming, you must learn from your aunt in the future. You must not only learn the skills well, but also learn how to be a good person."
Amin nodded vigorously: "I understand, Mrs. Lin."
Lin Li said, "Alright, Zhen, why don't you take Ming to get familiar with the surroundings? We'll have dinner at home tonight."
Ah Zhen said gratefully, "Thank you, Madam."
Watching Ah Zhen and Ah Ming leave, Lin Li felt very gratified.
She made the right decision.
Ah Zhen is a trustworthy person; she will definitely manage Nan Hai Ge well, and Ah Ming will also become an excellent chef.
As night fell, Lin Li stood by the window, gazing at the night view of the port city.
The brightly lit city shines like a dazzling pearl in the night.
In the near future, Bayview Hotel and Nanhai Pavilion will surely become new landmarks of the port city.
The next day, Ah Zhen took Ah Ming to the shop.
Ah Zhen was in charge of directing the construction team's renovation, while Ah Ming helped out and familiarized himself with the surroundings.
Watching Ah Zhen's busy figure, Lin Li knew that the South Sea Pavilion would soon be open to everyone.
She believes that with Ah Zhen's excellent cooking skills and everyone's joint efforts, Nan Hai Ge will surely prosper and become a rising star in the port city's food scene.
As the days went by, the renovation of Nanhai Pavilion proceeded in an orderly manner.
Ah Zhen is busy from early morning to late at night every day.
Lin Li would occasionally visit the shop, and each time she went, she would see new changes.
Sometimes it's the kitchen stove that's been built, sometimes it's the dining table and chairs that's been set up, and sometimes it's the decorations that have been hung on the wall.
Every change made Lin Li even more excited for the opening of the South Sea Pavilion.
Finally, on a sunny day, Nanhai Pavilion officially opened for business.
On the opening day, the air was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and firecrackers crackled, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Lin Li brought her family, along with Mr. Yu's family, to support the Nanhai Pavilion.
Looking at the endless stream of customers and Ah Zhen's busy yet satisfied smile, Lin Li's upturned lips never stopped curving upwards.
As Lin Li had predicted, business at Nanhai Pavilion was booming.
The guests all praised the delicious food and attentive service.
Ah Zhen did not disappoint Lin Li's expectations, managing the South Sea Pavilion in an orderly manner.
Aming has also made rapid progress and is now able to prepare some simple dishes independently.
Not long after the opening of Nanhai Pavilion, Bayview Hotel is also preparing to open.
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The port city was shrouded in continuous drizzle before Christmas, but it could not hide the festive atmosphere.
That day.
A crowd gathered in front of the glass curtain wall of the Bayview Hotel, beneath a 20-meter-high red balloon archway.
Waiters in black tuxedos carried trays and moved among the crowd, the clinking of champagne glasses echoing throughout.
"Dr. Lin, this cheongsam really suits your temperament."
Mrs. Yu took Lin Li's arm, her fingertips tracing the silver phoenix embroidered on Lin Li's sleeve.
"The last moon white one was also nice, but this bright red one is more suitable for today."
Lin Li raised her hand and adjusted her pearl earrings.
“It was made by Ah Zhen’s niece,” she said, looking at the guests who were walking into the hotel one after another, “saying that it was for good luck and a prosperous start.”
"She is also very thoughtful."
Mrs. Yu nodded in approval.
Lin Li nodded and joined her in greeting the guests.
The HSBC director was wearing a dark blue suit, and he was accompanied by a woman in a fur coat, who was the daughter of a real estate tycoon.
The elderly gentleman in the Zhongshan suit is the president of the Nanyang Chamber of Commerce. I met him once in Penang, and Mr. Huang specially asked him to bring over a jar of bird's nest.
Lin Li took it, thanking him as she looked for Lin Laosan.
He said last time that he wanted to get to know people from the Nanyang Chamber of Commerce, but now he's nowhere to be found.
“The two of them are greeting guests over there,” Mrs. Yu gestured toward the revolving door. “Look how nervous the third son is, his palms are sweating.”
When Lin Li looked over, she saw Lin Laosan holding the hand of a white-bearded foreigner, speaking fluent English.
“Him,” Lin Li’s lips curved into a smile, “was practicing his speech in front of the mirror last night.”
After hearing this, Mrs. Yu pressed her handkerchief to the corner of her mouth, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
As they were talking, the TV cameras were pointed at them.
The female reporter walked over with a microphone in hand, her curly hair slightly damp from the rain.
"Mrs. Lin, as the co-founder of Bayview Hotel, what new changes do you think this hotel will bring to the hotel industry in the port city?"
Lin Li smiled slightly at the camera, her face glowing with a gentle light.
“We don’t aim to revolutionize, we just want to put our heart into it. For example, the tea bags in the guest rooms are made with Silver Needle tea from Phoenix Mountain; the soap in the bathroom is handmade by a master craftsman in Sheung Wan and contains local lemongrass. We hope that our guests can taste the flavor of Hong Kong in the details.”
Just as the reporter was about to ask further questions, he was interrupted by a commotion.
Mr. Yu walked in, leaning on a dragon-headed cane. His silver beard turned white under the lamplight, and he was followed by several elderly men in Tang suits.
They are all veterans of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, and it is said that they once did shipping business with Mr. Fok.
“Dr. Lin,” the old man said, his eyes shining as he grasped her hand.
“Mr. Huang called three times from Penang, saying he had to pass on a message to you: he had arranged for all the spices to be supplied for the Southeast Asian cuisine at the hotel.”
"Please thank Mr. Huang for me."
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