Siheyuan: A blessed place to start

"Tell me, what's wrong?"

Under Xiao Weiguo's questioning, Chef Wang began to tell the story.

"The vegetables in the kitchen haven't been quite right lately! I know that in order to keep the dishes fresh, you asked them to deliver fresh vegetables on time every day. Although there has been no shortage of weight, and the vegetables look very fresh, I always feel that the taste of the dishes is a little off!"

Wrong taste?

Xiao Weiguo was a little confused. What did this mean?

"You mean the food is as fresh as ever, but it just doesn't taste right?"

"Oh, that's what I mean!"

This made Xiao Weiguo a little confused. Logically speaking, if the taste of a dish was not right, there should be a fundamental problem, either with the cooking method or the quality of the dish.

As for the technique?

He had nothing to doubt. Chef Wang was a very honest man. Moreover, he was the one who asked the question on his own initiative, so it definitely had nothing to do with his technique.

But the dishes are still as fresh as ever, so it’s not the food’s fault!

So what’s the problem…

Xiao Weiguo frowned and pondered for a moment, and Chef Wang also scratched his head and couldn't figure it out.

"General Manager, at first I thought it was my fault, so I checked it out. I made the same dish twice, using the same amount and the same cooking time, but the taste was different!"

Chef Wang became more and more determined as he spoke. For this matter, he did ask his apprentices to supervise the tasting. However, apart from him and Li Sanduo who noticed something was wrong, the others were like laymen and didn't feel anything at all.

Even though it was only a slight difference, their tongues were comparable to those of police dogs, and their best dishes were all honed over and over again. They could make them even with their eyes closed, and there would be absolutely no mistakes.

Chef Wang scratched his head and looked at Xiao Weiguo helplessly while waiting for him to investigate.

But Xiao Weiguo didn't move for a long time!

"General Manager, actually... I also investigated it secretly, but I have no clue. I just feel that something is wrong. In addition, the competition will be held soon. I am always worried that something will go wrong!"

"I understand, Brother Wang. Leave this to me! Just sit tight for now. No one will know about this!"

Chef Wang knew that he must check the internal employees first. Although Xiao Weiguo gave everyone enough face, both the salary and other benefits were enough to make people feel at ease, but there might be some people with ulterior motives.

So he kept it secret and didn't tell anyone except his closest disciple.

"Don't worry, no one knows except Sanduo!"

Xiao Weiguo nodded silently. Li Sanduo was definitely a reliable kid. Even if Chef Wang sold out the restaurant, he would not do that!

"I understand. Don't make this public for now. Give me a few days to investigate!"

Xiao Weiguo looked a little serious at this time, and Lao Wang also knew the seriousness of the situation, as it was related to the life and death of the restaurant.

If there really is someone doing bad things in the dark, and if it is not investigated in time, the outcome could be the same as the Champagne House across the street, with no way to explain it.

After Chef Wang left, Xiao Weiguo thought about it silently.

This is a strange thing to say. Logically speaking, there is not so much technology and hard work in this era. Since the dishes are as fresh as before, it should not be a problem of food supply.

Although human minds are unpredictable, according to his observation, the people in the kitchen are completely separated from the front hall. Although the glass is transparent, the only contact with the outside world during the day is the food delivery port.

But there are so many eyes watching people coming and going every day, and the area from the front hall to the back kitchen should be safe. Moreover, the only access to the back kitchen is the back door, which is closed except for delivering food every day! So what went wrong?

All personnel in the kitchen are subject to investigation!

In addition to the kitchen staff, there are also front-of-house waiters, because according to his regulations and design, it is impossible for guests who come here to eat to have access to the kitchen.

Logically speaking, the front desk waiter can’t reach it!

But if there is a joint effort between inside and outside... there is no guarantee!

This is a matter that tests a person's character. Some people can only be judged by their appearance but not their heart!

You can't tell anything just by looking at the surface. You can only know the inside story through investigation.

But the person behind this is too smart. He knows that playing it openly won’t work, so he still tries to play it covertly.

Xiao Weiguo thought about it for a while, then went downstairs to give instructions to Dachengzi in person before leaving the restaurant.

This matter had to be kept absolutely confidential, so he didn't even tell Qin Jingru, for fear that she would be too nervous and mess it up.

After all, they are in the light, while the evildoers are in the dark!

In the evening, Qin Huairu cooked a table full of dishes at home, which He Jingjing said was more sumptuous than the one during the Chinese New Year.

As the two girls sat down at the table, their eyes began to light up.

Banggeng was also very capable and specially went out to buy some top-quality Laojiao wine for the drinking party in the evening!

As soon as the wine was served, Sha Zhu's eyes began to light up as he looked at it.

You’ve just started your business and you’ve made so much money?

Can you afford Laojiao?

Isn’t Lao Niu usually two yuan a bottle?

Changing so quickly?

This shows how profitable his business is!

Although risks and benefits coexist, the quick and easy money making experience is great!

"Dad, I bought this specially. Please try it!"

Sha Zhu took the wine glass and smiled innocently, "Hmm... it looks good! But you are wrong, I have never drunk much of this wine! How can I know whether this wine is real or not, and whether it tastes right! Haha!"

Sha Zhu's chuckle completely dulled the atmosphere at the dinner party. Qin Huairu retorted to him, suggesting that he shouldn't talk like that, it was hurtful!

Xiaodang and He Jingjing realized that something was not right and quickly changed the subject.

"Dad, please try this, this is your favorite..."

"No, this is the braised pork that Bang Geng loves to eat!"

As he said that, Shazhu pressed down the bowl, refusing the meat that Xiaodang personally picked for him.

The scene was very embarrassing.

Qin Huairu hurried to the table and took Banggeng to sit down.

"Hurry up and sit down and eat while it's hot!"

"I'm warning you, don't get mad at me today! Can't we just have a good meal together as a family?"

The room was quiet at this time. Although Qin Huairu spoke in a low voice, everyone could hear it clearly.