Chapter 594: Chapter 578: Kid, Are You Trying to Get Yourself Fired?
That’s right.
The arrivals weren’t strangers, but familiar faces: Jiang Mingtao and his assistant.
As soon as they entered the store.
Jiang Mingtao energetically shouted, "Boss Huang, busy?"
Huang Tao, who was flipping a wok, looked up at the greeting. When he saw it was Jiang Mingtao, he was momentarily surprised but soon guessed the purpose of their visit.
If everything went as expected, they were probably bringing good news!
After all, Jiang Mingtao’s competence was well-known to him.
He smiled and said, "General Manager Jiang, you’re here, want to eat here?"
These words.
Were precisely what Jiang Mingtao had in mind!
He nodded repeatedly, saying, "Sure, I might as well talk to you about the store lease later."
Huang Tao smiled and nodded, "Okay, have a seat first, we’ll talk after eating."
"Alright, okay."
Jiang Mingtao chuckled and said courteously, "I hope we’re not interrupting your business?"
"What’s there to interrupt!"
Huang Tao chuckled and then gestured with his chin towards Li Chengzhan, not far away, indicating, "Chengzhan, find a table for two for General Manager Jiang."
Jiang Chao: "..."
He seriously suspected his father was using this as an excuse for a free meal, but he had no proof.
Besides,
One dared to invite, and one dared to accept, so he couldn’t say much.
Upon hearing the command, Li Chengzhan saw that a table near the kitchen had just been vacated by some customers. He quickly tidied it up and said, "Uncle Jiang, you can sit here."
Jiang Chao couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Dad, do you have a suitable store in mind?"
Jiang Mingtao, with a calm demeanor and full of confidence, said, "Of course, when your dad takes action, isn’t getting a store lease a piece of cake!"
Store lease?
The nearby customers and those wealthy second-generation foodies gathered some key information from their conversation.
"Huang Tao, are you renting a store? Are you planning to open a new restaurant?"
"Boss Huang, are you opening a new store?"
Huang Tao unreservedly nodded, "Yes, I have the idea and am implementing it."
The system had already issued the mission; opening a new store was imminent.
As long as there was a suitable store, preparation should officially begin soon.
A potbellied middle-aged man couldn’t resist voicing his concern to Huang Tao, "Boss Huang, if you open a new store, will you go to the new location?"
Huang Tao nodded, "Yes."
The potbellied middle-aged man felt a pang of unease and asked worriedly, "Then what about this place?"
Initially, Huang Tao planned to watch over this store himself, while Xu Hao would sell braised rice at the downtown store.
But on second thought, the downtown rent was much higher than West City Old Street.
Renting such an expensive place just for selling braised rice seemed like an overuse of resources.
And it wasn’t cost-effective.
Besides, more new dishes would come out in the future.
And West City Old Street was clearly already at capacity and couldn’t accommodate more guests.
Furthermore, the downtown foot traffic was far beyond what West City Old Street, a small restaurant, could compare to.
All these factors led to his final decision.
He would go to the new store himself to showcase those major dishes, while this store would be managed by Xu Hao and Jiang Chao, focusing on various braised rice dishes.
He laughed, "This store will mainly offer braised rice and drinks in the afternoon and evening, and Shengjianbao, along with various porridges and marinated eggs in the morning."
"So, does this mean..."
The potbellied middle-aged man incredulously said, "In the future, to eat the dishes you cook, I’ll have to go to the new store?"
Huang Tao nodded again, "Yes, you can understand it that way!"
"Ah..."
These words shattered the hearts of the neighborhood folks, breaking like dumpling fillings, leaving them internally shouting "no".
They never expected that the delicious food they could easily enjoy would one day be out of reach...
Previously!
Fans of So Delicious nationwide envied the West City Old Street residents for having constant access to Huang Tao’s cooking.
So Delicious restaurant was unique, located in their area.
At that time, they couldn’t understand the envy and jealousy from other streets and distant online friends.
Who knew one day.
So Delicious would move to open a downtown store.
Taking Boss Huang along with it...
The pain of having and then losing was unbearable for them!
But they also clearly knew they couldn’t influence Huang Tao’s decision.
Of course.
Giving up on Huang Tao’s cooking was impossible for them, not in a lifetime.
At worst, they would endure, dragging their old bones to his new store to eat.
Speaking of which.
Where is Boss Huang’s new store going to open?
Hope it’s not too far away!
The potbellied middle-aged man inquired, "Boss Huang, have you decided where your new store will be?"
Huang Tao answered without hesitation, "Downtown!"
"Downtown..."
Upon hearing this, the potbellied middle-aged man’s face turned bitter, with a tinge of frustration.
If it’s downtown, he’ll have to travel a bit further in the future.
But every time he went downtown, he usually didn’t drive.
It’s not that he didn’t want to drive.
But no matter how well a city developed, it was always congested near the city center.
But for the sake of good food, he was willing to travel the extra distance.
Ma Junwen spoke up and asked, "Boss Huang, where do you plan to open your new store in the city? I want to check out the houses there and see about buying one nearest to your store."
Huang Tao: "..."
Other neighborhood foodies: "..."
This guy, was he showing off his wealth in front of them on purpose?
Alas!
It turns out that a wealthy life is just so plain and boring~
Other rich second-generation foodies all chimed in, "Exactly, Boss Huang, where are you planning to open your new store? Let us know first, so we can buy a house there too."
"This hasn’t been confirmed yet! Once it’s confirmed, I’ll let everyone know."
Huang Tao indicated he didn’t want to talk to this group of rich second-generation kids anymore.
And when Jiang Mingtao heard about these rich kids’ plans, he couldn’t help but think about buying an apartment near Huang Tao’s new store.
He even considered getting a commercial building nearby for his headquarters.
As for his assistant.
He thought about going back to find a real estate agent so he could sell the house he recently bought on West City Old Street, and then buy a place near Huang Tao’s new store.
No choice!
Who told him he had insufficient funds and couldn’t set up two homes at once here!
While he was thinking.
Nine-Turned Large Intestine was served at their table.
Looking at the dish plated like a piece of art, the two couldn’t help swallowing.
Faced with such delicious food, stray thoughts were temporarily put aside.
Jiang Mingtao said with a smile, "Come on, try it."
The assistant, not holding back and feeling polite, picked up a piece of Nine-Turned Large Intestine. He took a bite, and his eyes instantly sparkled.
So delicious!
It’s tender and has a blend of sour, sweet, fragrant, spicy, and salty flavors. It’s rich but not greasy, fresh, and delicious!
At that moment.
His resolve to follow Huang Tao’s new store grew stronger.
He enjoyed biting the pork intestines, making crunching sounds, with bright sauce staining the corners of his mouth.
After finishing one piece, he immediately picked up another one to eat.
In no time.
Four or five pieces of Nine-Turned Large Intestine were down his belly.
Seeing the plum blossom-shaped Nine-Turned Large Intestine on the plate missing a piece, Jiang Mingtao’s gaze at his assistant gradually carried a hint of boss-like authority.
Eating fast, huh?
Are you looking to get fired?
The assistant, immersed in the food, paid no attention to Jiang Mingtao’s gaze and continued to eat with gusto.
At that point.
Jiang Mingtao felt immense regret.
Isn’t eating alone delicious?
Why did I bring a chowhound to compete for the food with me!
Being very tolerant to his subordinates, he naturally wouldn’t fire a competent assistant for this.
Sigh!
He could only eat quickly.
If he didn’t, Ding Cheng, that guy, would finish the whole plate.
A boss and an assistant competing for the Nine-Turned Large Intestine on the plate.
The chopsticks were whizzing through the air.
The plate of Nine-Turned Large Intestine was gone in no time.
"Uncle Jiang, here’s your Wensi Tofu." Li Chengzhan brought over the Wensi Tofu.
Ding Cheng quickly got up, took the Wensi Tofu, and placed it on the table.
He picked up the spoon and scooped a few spoonfuls into Jiang Mingtao’s small bowl.
Hmm.
Not bad performance.
Your job is temporarily safe.
Jiang Mingtao was still quite satisfied with Ding Cheng’s performance.
However, in the next second.
Ding Cheng scooped himself a full small bowl, almost overflowing!
"Hey, hey, take it easy, take it easy. If it spills on the table, what a waste it would be!"
Jiang Mingtao, looking at the almost-empty bowl of Wensi Tofu, couldn’t hold back any longer and said, "Eating too fast isn’t good. Eating too much, your stomach won’t handle it."
With just that portion.
Ding Cheng scooped a full bowl at once, it was more painful than someone taking a billion from him.
Ding Cheng, enjoying a sip, brightened his eyes again and said, "Thank you, Chairman Jiang, for your concern. My stomach is fine, don’t worry."
Jiang Mingtao: "..."
Am I really concerned about you?
Can you stop imagining things?
Jiang Mingtao pulled the soup bowl a bit closer and said speechlessly, "I haven’t had enough of this Wensi Tofu yet! You better slow down..."
Only then did Ding Cheng suddenly realize.
The boss was upset about him eating too much!
He reluctantly stopped reaching his spoon out for more.
Jiang Mingtao: "..."
That pitiful face of yours, who are you trying to appeal to? People might think Jiang Mingtao is bullying his little assistant...
Sigh~
The assistant he chose, he must treat with special care, even with tears.
With a soft heart, he decided to let Ding Cheng have a bit more.
He took a spoon and scooped a shallow spoonful into Ding Cheng’s small bowl.
"Alright, eat up."
This was the most generous he could be.
But after scooping, he felt a twinge of regret, grinning: "Assistant Ding, how about I give you a three-month salary raise..."
Could you give me back this spoonful of Wensi Tofu?
That’s over a hundred thousand for three months.
It could save you three months of work!
Ding Cheng hurriedly downed the Wensi Tofu in his bowl.
What hundred thousand?
This Wensi Tofu is too delicious; I’ll drink first and talk later.
Seeing this, Jiang Mingtao could only chuckle bitterly.
If it were him, he wouldn’t trade either.
He lowered his head and drank the remaining Wensi Tofu.
Soon.
The Wensi Tofu was finished, the bowl clean as if washed!
When other dishes came, the two continued to enjoy with relish...
