Although Ma Lu said the restaurant didn't need any more staff, Sun i proved extrely helpful on her first day at work.
Ma Lu had won the God of Cooking Competition, which further enhanced the reputation of Universe Infinite Canteen, bringing in a new wave of popularity.
When the restaurant reopened, the custor flow was double the usual, with small tables even set up across the street in front of the Love Ho Grocery Store, making the store owner Wang Feng incredibly happy.
Even though everyone ordered by scanning a QR code, and Ma Youyou and He Xiaoqian were only responsible for serving dishes and cleaning up, they were still overwheld.
Although it was Sun i's first day working at Universe Infinite Canteen, she ca from a family of chefs and had helped out in her family's restaurant since she was young, working both in the front and back of the house.
She adapted quickly to being a waitress, and by less than one in the afternoon, the three of them had sold out all the dishes for the day.
He Xiaoqian hung up the "Closed" sign and locked the restaurant's main door.
Sun i placed the last dirty dish on the cart and, watching Ma Youyou wheel it into the kitchen, turned to Ma Lu and said, "What does the restaurant need now? Should we go to the market to buy supplies, or should we call the supplier for delivery?"
"No buying, no supplying," Ma Lu said. "That's it for today; let's call it a day after dinner."
"Ah, finishing now? But isn't there still four hours until dinner? We should have plenty of ti to restock and continue business," Sun i said.
"Old Wang is already very exhausted; let's not add to his workload," Ma Lu said.
"Then you do it; I saw you resting and playing on your phone all morning."
"No, I won't!" Ma Lu said. "I've already said, after returning I won't step into the kitchen again."
"Why?" Sun i frowned. "You seed to enjoy it during the competition, you shouldn't hate cooking."
"There's no specific reason, I just won't," Ma Lu retorted impatiently. "I'm the boss; what kind of image would it be if the boss were cooking? If you're so keen on cooking, why don't you cook?"
"Of course I could cook," Sun i replied with delight. "Boss Ma, does this an you're planning to let work in the kitchen?"
Ma Lu almost slapped himself.
However, Sun i's words reminded him that, with her culinary skills, having her as a re waitress really wasted her talents.
An astute capitalist should know how to maximize the value extracted from their employees.
Sun i, being a head chef from the century-old Songxiang Inn, might not match Old Wang in skills but she certainly had talent.
What to do? Should he set up a separate kitchen for her to cook in?
That way, Universe Infinite Canteen would have two kitchens, which could speed up cooking and allow them to sell more dishes and make more money daily.
This was the ideal scenario, but there were nurous practical problems.
Although Sun i was skilled, it was uncertain whether, even with training, she could replace Old Wang or at least co close to his level.
In addition, the ingredients Ma Lu used were transported from other places and weren't exactly aboveboard.
It would be fine for her to remain a waitress, but letting Sun i into the kitchen could risk exposing their secrets.
Never mind, just observe for a while and decide later.
Ma Youyou brought out the employees' als made by Old Wang, and He Xiaoqian set the table.
The four of them sat down to eat. Sun i picked up her chopsticks, thought of sothing, and put them down again, "Aren't we missing a al? Where's Chef Wang's?"
"He's not eating," Ma Youyou said.
"Why? He's also been working hard all day. Honestly, it's incredible how he managed to cook so many als alone; his cooking speed is rather frightening," Sun i remarked.
"It's just a small feat for Old Wang; let's eat."
Ma Lu clapped his hands, and He Xiaoqian first picked up a piece of roast at and placed it in the new employee's bowl, then served another piece to Ma Lu.
Sun i thanked He Xiaoqian and picked up her chopsticks again, only to find the other three looking at her.
She paused, puzzled, "Did I miss so pre-al ritual?"
"No, please go ahead and eat, you've also had a long day," said Ma Lu, "It's been tough."
Sun i, still puzzled, said, "Then I'll eat." With that, she put the piece of at into her mouth.
As soon as the first bite was taken, she realized sothing was off, and her pupils dilated sharply.
This taste was simply... amazing!!!
Sun i was shocked. Was this really the standard for an employee al? Even the signature dishes that cost thousands at Songxiang Inn weren't this delicious.
She had co to work at the Universe Infinite Canteen for Ma Lu.
Having seen Ma Lu's skills at the God of Cooking Competition before, she had wanted to observe and learn from him up close.
She didn't know much about Old Wang, the actual chef of the restaurant. Earlier, when Ma Lu told her she could ask Old Wang if she had any questions, she hadn't taken it seriously.
She was only convinced by Ma Lu and her pride was still intact, maintaining a condescending attitude towards other chefs.
But this al made her realize the gap between them, a gap even larger than the one she felt with Ma Lu before.
Sun i carefully said, "Chef Wang really isn't eating? Should I serve him a portion and bring it inside?"
"No need, he has sothing else to eat. This is all for us."
Ma Lu said, quite satisfied with the effect.
Although it was an employee al, the Gastrodia Elata stewed Wolf Cal with a Deliciousness Index of ★★★★★ was specially made by Old Wang at his request.
It was intended to take Sun i down a notch.
After competing with Sun i, Ma Lu had gotten a sense of her temper.
He knew that without showing so real skills, this person would probably not be convinced.
Sure enough, after eating the Gastrodia Elata stewed Wolf Cal, Sun i beca much more subdued and stopped pestering Ma Lu, instead indirectly probing for information about Old Wang from Ma Youyou and He Xiaoqian.
But the more she inquired, the more astonished she was.
According to what He Xiaoqian and Ma Youyou said, Old Wang's culinary skills were much more formidable than Ma Lu's, and custors who had eaten at the restaurant had nothing but praise.
So were even moved to sing.
Sun i felt this might be an exaggeration, but nonetheless, it seed certain that Old Wang was an exceptional cook.
Sun i felt this trip was worth it.
Who would have thought that a small restaurant could house both a Wolong and a Phoenix?
After the al, Ma Lu shared so coconut candy, coffee, and dried fruits he brought back from Sanya with He Xiaoqian and Ma Youyou.
He then sent the rest to Zhen Ye on the second floor. After finishing, Ma Lu asked Sun i, "You don't have a place to stay?"
Sun i nodded, "Yes, I'm planning to rent a place."
Ma Lu thought for a mont, "My place..."
"That's fine," Sun i quickly said, not wanting to miss the chance to observe two top chefs up close.
"Forget about the new house," Ma Lu said. "But I have an old house with about half a year left on the lease. You can stay there for now. Youyou, please send her the address."
"Okay, Boss."
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