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Chapter 484 Unexpected Guest

Chapter 484: Chapter 484 Unexpected Guest

"Ying Zi, could you help me see if the layout of my office is appropriate?"

When Cheng Ye called Zhu Qianying, she was daydreaming, contemplating whether it would be more convenient to make soup for Yan Han at the restaurant in the afternoon or directly at home.

"Cheng, interior design is your strong suit, I don’t understand it." Zhu Qianying, interrupted, looked up at her boss.

Cheng Ye’s major in university was interior design. Although he later changed his career to run a jewelry store, his foundation remained.

"Some aesthetics are innate and have nothing to do with what you’ve studied."

Cheng Ye insisted on pushing his laptop in front of Zhu Qianying. Zhu Qianying had no choice but to take a serious look at his office layout at the headquarters and offer a few suggestions regarding the details.

Zhu Qianying was busy in the jewelry store and didn’t realize that an unexpected guest had arrived at the restaurant.

Bai Shao, who hadn’t found a job yet, basically stayed in the restaurant all day helping with payments and receiving customers.

The restaurant served many dignitaries daily, so when she saw this middle-aged man in his forties, dressed casually, she naturally classified him as a customer.

"Sir, have you made a reservation?"

The man didn’t immediately respond to her but instead looked around the place.

Bai Shao instinctively became wary of this man. "Sir, do you have a reservation?"

The man finally looked at Bai Shao and smiled. "I didn’t make a reservation, but I came to see your boss lady."

Bai Shao became even more wary, scrutinizing the man again.

She had never met Zhu Zhizhou, but she knew much about Zhu Zhizhou’s wrongdoing.

But this man in front of her, polite and sophisticated, did not seem like a scoundrel at all!

Moreover, the Zhu Zhizhou described by Zhu Qianying was always old and fat with a shrewd businessman’s look, which didn’t fit with the charismatic man before her.

Bai Shao had just returned to the country and was unfamiliar with Chen Jing’s social circle. She was afraid of offending Chen Jing’s friends due to her impulsiveness. After taking a closer look at the man, she politely asked.

"Sir, may I know your name?"

"My surname is Luo, and I came from R city to visit her." The man openly introduced himself.

Bai Shao invited him to sit down, ordered the waitress to serve him tea, and then went into the kitchen to find Chen Jing.

"Aunt Jing, there is a Mr. Luo from R City looking for you."

It was almost lunchtime, and Chen Jing was preparing ingredients while instructing two chefs in the kitchen.

Hearing Bai Shao’s words, the two chefs immediately pushed Chen Jing out. "Master, go take care of your friend. We can handle things in the kitchen."

These two young chefs were smart, diligent, and eager to learn. After acquiring some tips from Chen Jing, they were looking for a chance to practice.

Chen Jing was surprised, "Xiao Shao, did you say Mr. Luo?"

She then took off her hat, unbuttoned her uniform, and followed Bai Shao outside.

Only when she clearly saw the man sitting quietly drinking tea did Chen Jing believe that Bai Shao was not lying.

"Mr. Luo, are you here on business?"

The man referred to as Mr. Luo was Luo Yifan, who Le Tong introduced to Chen Jing a few days ago.

Luo Yifan stood up with a smile, "No, I heard from Le Tong that your restaurant just opened and is doing well. I specifically came to learn from you!"

Feeling astonished and flattered, Chen Jing hurriedly invited him to sit down and ordered Bai Shao to get some tea from the kitchen. She then sat down and started to make some tea with the kung fu tea set on the table.

Chen Jing swiftly brewed a pot of tea, filled the cup, and handed it to Luo Yifan.

"Mr. Luo, don’t ridicule me. I’m still figuring it out, feeling my way across a river by groping for stones. The current success of the business is largely due to your previous suggestions. I should really treat you to a meal to show my thanks."

Luo Yifan took a sip of the tea and glanced around the place.

"My experience may not be suitable for everyone. However, your restaurant, whether in layout or in style, is significantly different from typical private restaurants, which explains why online users have given your restaurant such high ratings."

Chen Jing felt both embarrassed and apprehensive at Luo Yifan’s praise.

It’s worth noting that Luo Yifan started his career with feature-based restaurants. His restaurants, in terms of operation mode and decoration, are quite different from traditional restaurants. Yet, many local cuisines are preserved more authentically and genuinely at his places. He has been in the catering industry for over twenty years, running restaurants big and small across the country.

If the Mingxuan Group is the leader in the catering industry in L City, Luo Yifan can be considered the leader in the feature-based restaurant industry nationwide.

Such praise from such a top industry figure could certainly make Chen Jing, a woman who was once deeply insecure, feel very apprehensive.

"Mr. Luo, you flatter me. If you have time later, I hope you would honor me by staying and tasting my cooking. Could you give me some advice?"

In these past few days, Chen Jing had indeed heard a lot of affirmative voices, but those who praised her were mainly netizens and foodies. Their appraisal seemed quite different from that of the professional expert in front of her.

"Ah Jing, do you think I came all the way here just to look at your restaurant’s decoration? Like I said, I’m here to learn. Even if you don’t invite me, I am determined to have this meal."

Luo Yifan, nearly ten years older than Chen Jing, did not look much older than her at a glance. The two of them sat together, chatting and laughing, which might seem to outsiders to be somewhat suggestive.

"Bai sis, Is that man the boss lady’s boyfriend?"

At that time, it was not yet lunchtime. The server was a bit idle and peeked at the boss lady and the handsome middle-aged man while tidying up the utensils. Seeing the two of them talking spiritedly, the server couldn’t help but gossip to Bai Shao.

Since her return to the country, Bai Shao hadn’t heard Zhu Qianying mention that Chen Jing had a boyfriend.

Actually, ever since she left Zhu Zhizhou, she hadn’t had one.

"Don’t talk nonsense. They’re probably just friends."

Bai Shao was somewhat repulsed by the server’s speculation.

She was picked up and brought home by Bai Xiangdong when she was four or five years old. To her memory, Bai Xiangdong had never mentioned having a girlfriend. Therefore, upon realizing that Bai Xiangdong was Chen Jing’s childhood neighbor, she secretly started to feel hopeful.

Truth be told, Bai Shao used to dislike Chen Jing, who she considered weak and incapable. After all, if it hadn’t been for her, Bai Shao’s best friend wouldn’t have suffered so much.

But the Chen Jing of today, after years of independent living and tempering, has clearly transformed into a different person.

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