jdhmnovel Chapter 374 Invitation
Chapter 374 Invitation
While Lin Chuyi was replying, he did not forget to complain about the name Wang Fugui had chosen for the restaurant: "I only heard that you were going to open a seafood restaurant in Kyoto, but I didn't expect you to come up with such a random name. But thanks to this simple and straightforward name, otherwise I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to find this place so quickly."
After Lin Chuyi finished complaining, he did not delay any longer and quickly returned to the topic, answering other questions raised by Wang Fugui: "My brother also came to Kyoto this time. However, he had other matters to deal with, so he left early."
After a short pause, Lin Chuyi continued, "Actually, I can't stay here for too long. The main reason I stayed here is to come and see how you are doing in Kyoto. Now I've met you and have a general understanding of the business situation of your store. After finishing this meal, I will leave."
Wang Fugui's eyes widened when he heard this. "What? You're leaving right after you got here? I was planning to take you to Kyoto for a good trip, but no! This time you must follow my arrangements and stay in Kyoto for a few more days."
Lin Chuyi smiled and raised the teacup in his hand to Wang Fugui, expressing his gratitude. "I appreciate your kindness, but the timing is really not right this time. Let's talk about the trip next time."
"I see that your seafood restaurant is doing very well. You should focus on the business of the restaurant. Making a profit as soon as possible is the most urgent task right now. I will use this cup of tea instead of wine to wish the seafood restaurant's business to grow day by day."
Wang Fugui sighed helplessly, picked up the empty teacup on the table, filled himself with tea, and then gently clinked his teacup with Lin Chuyi's.
After clinking their glasses, they both drank the tea in their cups without hesitation.
Wang Fugui put down his empty teacup and couldn't help but sigh again, "Look at you, you're always in a hurry every time we meet. When I heard you coming to see me in the kitchen earlier, I was so happy that I had planned my schedule for the next few days. In the end, you were still not available."
"No, you can choose not to go for the food, drinks and entertainment, but you must go to my house. When I came back from the south, I told my wife about my experience. She was very grateful to you, and she knew that it was thanks to your help that I was able to return safely. She even regarded you as our family's number one benefactor, and she would go to the temple to burn incense and pray for you on the first and fifteenth of every month."
"If my wife knew you were in Kyoto and I didn't let her see you, I would be miserable. Besides, don't forget that you still own 30% of the shares in this seafood restaurant. Although the seafood restaurant hasn't been open for long, the dividends still need to be settled. I left the account book at home. If you don't go, the account can't be settled."
Wang Fugui's words were so sincere that Lin Chuyi couldn't continue to refuse.
She thought that according to the speed of the imperial edict delivery team, it would not arrive in Lanzhou so soon, and even if it was delayed for a day or two, it should still be in time. Therefore, Lin Chuyi decided to agree to Wang Fugui's request.
"Since you've said this, if I refuse again, wouldn't it seem unreasonable of me? Well, I'll stay in Kyoto for another day and visit you in person tomorrow."
Wang Fugui waved his hand and said, "Don't bother me. You can go home with me after dinner. My wife will be very happy if she knows you are here as a guest."
However, Lin Chuyi shook his head gently and replied, "No, I have already made an appointment with my brother. After meeting you, I will go to the place we agreed on in advance to meet my brother and leave together. Now that the plan has changed, I must inform him first, so that he won't be worried if he can't wait for me for a long time."
"I see. Then it is indeed necessary to inform your brother. It seems that you are indeed very busy and your schedule is so tight." Wang Fugui couldn't help but sigh.
Lin Chuyi smiled slightly, "It will only be busy during this period, but it should be much easier after that."
Wang Fugui took the opportunity to extend the next invitation: "Then next time when you are not busy, come to Kyoto to find me. My home welcomes you anytime and you can stay as long as you want."
Lin Chuyi said politely, "Then I won't be polite."
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The two of them talked a lot back and forth, and in the gaps between their conversations, the dishes that Lin Chu ordered were brought over by the waiter one after another.
Lin Chuyi looked at the dishes in front of her and found that there was one dish she had not ordered. She raised her eyebrows and called out to the waiter who was about to turn around and leave.
"Hey bro, did you serve the wrong dish? I don't think I ordered this."
Before the waiter could answer, Wang Fugui spoke first: "The dishes are not wrong. I specially asked the kitchen to add them. These dishes in the restaurant are based on the recipes you gave me before, and are improved according to the tastes of Kyoto people."
"I just want you to taste these dishes. It would be even better if you could give some new suggestions for improving them!"
As Wang Fugui spoke, he waved to the waiter, indicating that he could go and do other things first. The waiter understood, smiled and nodded to Lin Chu, then turned back to the kitchen to continue serving dishes.
Lin Chuyi suddenly realized what was going on. He smiled and pointed at Wang Fugui and said, "Good job, so that's what you were thinking! You want me to be your free labor!"
"That's not the case. You own 30% of the seafood restaurant's shares. If the food tastes better, the business will naturally get better, and you will be able to make more money. This is called mutual benefit."
"Okay, now that I've opened the shop, I've become more eloquent."
"It's just telling the truth."
"Okay, I've been convinced by you. I'll be a food taster for once. But let me make it clear in advance that I'm a picky eater. If the food doesn't taste good, I won't pay."
Wang Fugui nodded his head like crazy, "It's a blessing for the seafood restaurant that you are willing to give us advice. There's no need for you to pay. Not only this time, but we won't charge you for dining at the seafood restaurant in the future."
The corners of Lin Chuyi's mouth twitched. Fortunately, she was not the kind of person who liked to take advantage of others. Otherwise, with her bottomless stomach, she would definitely eat the seafood restaurant bankrupt before it could make back its investment.
The scene of Wang Fugui crying bitterly at the door of the dilapidated seafood restaurant quickly emerged in her mind. She couldn't help shaking her head, trying to get rid of this inappropriate thought.
Wang Fugui asked with concern: "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Chuyi shook her head gently at him, then pulled out a pair of chopsticks from the chopstick holder, "I'm fine, I just suddenly thought of something, but it's not a big deal, let's eat the food quickly, seafood won't taste good when it gets cold."
"Oh, okay." Wang Fugui saw that Lin Chuyi didn't want to elaborate and didn't ask any further questions. He took a pair of chopsticks from the chopstick holder and started eating the food on the table.
Since Lin Chuyi had already promised to suggest improvements to the seafood restaurant's dishes, he would naturally not go back on his word.
She was seen eating the dishes on the table with relish, and giving her comments based on the taste and characteristics of each dish.
She not only pointed out the problems and shortcomings of each dish, but also put forward specific improvement plans and suggestions. For example, if a dish tastes a bit greasy, you can add some other ingredients to reduce the oil and enhance the freshness; if a dish is overcooked, you can reduce the cooking time.
At the beginning, Wang Fugui was able to listen to Lin Chuyi's comments while eating. But as time went on, he was gradually attracted by what Lin Chuyi said, and he put down his chopsticks involuntarily and listened attentively to the key points summarized by Lin Chuyi.
He wanted to imprint every word she said deeply in his mind so that he could improve the dishes of the seafood restaurant in the future.
Since Wang Fugui was only focused on listening to Lin Chuyi talking and completely forgot about eating, the dishes on the table were basically eaten by Lin Chuyi alone. And Lin Chuyi was not polite at all. When she saw that Wang Fugui had stopped eating, she ate all the dishes on the table without hesitation.