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Chapter 544: What Do You See in My Mother?

Chapter 544: Chapter 544: What Do You See in My Mother?

"What’s this?" Zhu Qianying was slightly puzzled by his motives.

Luo Yifan’s face showed excitement as he pulled out a colored leaflet from beneath the menu and laid it next to the menu on the table.

"We plan to participate in this International Gourmet Fair with our restaurant. What do you think, Ying Zi? Is the menu suitable?"

Zhu Qianying glanced at the leaflet first, then focused her attention on the menu.

"The two vegetarian dishes are quite ordinary!" After carefully examining and comparing, Zhu Qianying gave an honest review.

The spark in Luo Yifan’s eyes intensified, "Right? I’ve been looking over it too and feel that the match between these two vegetarian dishes and the main course is not quite reasonable."

Luo Yifan’s unabashed excitement set off alarms in Zhu Qianying’s heart.

"So, what?"

Zhu Qianying slightly furrowed her brows at Luo Yifan. They were both intelligent individuals; she felt there was no need to beat around the bush.

Even though her boyfriend had reminded her more than once not to constantly look after her mother like before, it seemed that without her watchful eye, things would still go wrong!

She had thought that Luo "Uncle" was really interested in her mother, but it turned out that he was aiming for her mother’s specialty dishes.

Quite cunning!

He was really going all out with this setup!

Luo Yifan seemed not to notice Zhu Qianying’s change of attitude and kept talking excitedly.

"I’ve tried quite a few dishes made by Ah Jing and found two particularly suitable for this combination. So, I wanted to ask if Ah Jing has any intentions of cooperating with me?"

Cooperate?

Upon hearing the latter part, the wariness in Zhu Qianying’s eyes slightly dissipated.

"Yes, cooperate! The participating units are Fanxin Restaurant and Quiet Restaurant. The participants are two of our chefs and Ah Jing, a total of three people. What do you think, Ying Zi?"

After listening to Luo Yifan’s explanation, the wariness in Zhu Qianying’s eyes was pretty much all gone.

She sincerely nodded her head, "Hmm, that sounds great!"

Then she stood up, pulled out a chair, and prepared to bring her mother to chat with Luo Yifan.

"However, you’ll have to ask my mom about this, Luo Uncle. After all, it’s her matter; I don’t have the authority."

Inside, Zhu Qianying was feeling quite pleased and even excited, but on the outside, she remained calm and composed.

"Alright, I’ll talk to her myself!" Luo Yifan seemed completely absorbed in the menu, oblivious to the changes in Zhu Qianying’s mood.

However, in reality, Luo Yifan did notice Zhu Qianying’s change in attitude, but considering how he always positioned himself as an older figure in front of Zhu Qianying, he felt there was no need to fuss over a misunderstanding from someone younger than him.

Moreover, after his explanation, Zhu Qianying demonstrated the appropriate generosity. As an elder, what was there for him to fuss over?

She was merely being protective of her mother, and hostility was to be expected, even if it was directed at him.

Compared to this, his son, who was the same age as her, had a lot to learn in terms of dealing with people and their attitudes.

"Luo Uncle, please take a seat. I’ll go call my mom."

From the bottom of her heart, Zhu Qianying hoped that this rare platform and opportunity could elevate her mother to a whole new level!

"Mom, Luo Uncle is looking for you. You should go have a chat with him. I’ll manage the kitchen."

Chen Jing’s two students were now competent enough to hold their ground. Zhu Qianying was just there to give directions in the kitchen.

Cooking, Chen Jing felt a bit troubled, "Ying’er, you entertain him, I’m good..."

Zhu Qianying knew what her mom was worried about, or rather, she could see her mom holding back.

"Mom, Luo Uncle wants to talk to you about work. It’s a good thing. You should go talk to him. I can’t make this call."

Zhu Qianying knew her mother was capable but currently was afraid to even make a move. It wasn’t ability that she lacked, but courage.

Perhaps the opportunity Luo Uncle brought this time might be the best source of courage for her mother.

Chen Jing took a deep look at her daughter. After some hesitation, she handed the pot and the spatula to her student, gave them some instructions on the details and reminders, took off her hat, and retired from the kitchen.

When she finished washing her face, Zhu Qianying went over to tidy her hair.

"Ying’er, what does he want to say? Will you accompany me out?" Clearly, Chen Jing was still a little afraid.

Zhu Qianying pushed her towards the door by her shoulders, "Mom, go. You can do it!"

Chen Jing kept looking back every three steps. Zhu Qianying felt that she still seemed to be the more motherly of the two!

"Luo Bro, are you here on business again?"

After meeting a few times, Chen Jing had changed her way of addressing Luo Yifan.

Once she asked the question, Chen Jing laughed at herself. Wasn’t this obvious? He didn’t have a branch here, so him coming here every now and then meant he was on business. Wasn’t she supposed to know that?

"No, I came specifically to see you today."

Apparently, in Luo Yifan’s concept, seeking her out wasn’t considered ’business’.

As for what it was, only he knew inside his heart.

"Oh, Ying’er mentioned it too. You have something to discuss with me? What is it?"

Then, Luo Yifan pushed the menu to Chen Jing—the one he showed Zhu Qianying earlier—and said entirely the same thing to Chen Jing as he did to Zhu Qianying.

Chen Jing, being more straightforward than her daughter, obediently examined the menu when he asked for her help, not bothering to ask about its purpose.

After carefully looking it over, she brought up the same issues to Luo Yifan that her daughter did.

Luo Yifan was cheerfully, "Haha, it seems our perspectives are strikingly similar!"

"Our?" Chen Jing was taken aback for a moment, not quite sure who Luo Yifan’s "we" referred to.

"Yes, you, me, and Ying’er."

"Ying’er also made the same suggestions as mine?" Now, Chen Jing was the one surprised.

"Yes, since you’ve made this judgement, do you have any suggestions?" Luo Yifan asked with a smile.

"Suggestions? I don’t have any..." Chen Jing didn’t share Zhu Qianying’s courage or boldness to speak up.

Plus, this menu was the creation of Fanxin Restaurant’s two most renowned chefs. As a small-town restaurant chef and boss lady herself, what right did she have to nitpick other people’s work?

"Ah Jing, if you have any suggestions, feel free to share them aloud. There’s nothing to be apprehensive about!"

It appeared that Luo Yifan had noticed her hesitations and quickly encouraged her.

Chen Jing hesitated for a moment and then asked Luo Yifan, "Then, Luo Bro, how do you think it should be improved?"

Luo Yifan shook his head, "No need for improvement!"

Chen Jing was startled, "But didn’t you think it was lacking?"

"Yes, instead of making improvements, we shouldn’t change it, just replace it!"