The dishes I cook are invincible and delicious [System]

Business?

When Song Ruan heard it at first, he thought the man was joking.

But he waited and looked at the guest again, the seriousness in his eyes never faded.Song Ruan's smile faded away.

"This gentleman..." He only said the beginning, and then got stuck.

Fortunately, the guest saw his difficulty at a glance, and thoughtfully reported his family name, "I, You Shuxing."

"Boss You."

Song Ruan took it from the ground up, his tone was very polite, but not enthusiastic, "You also said just now that you and Boss Wang are business rivals. Although I don't know what kind of business you are in, but in the end It doesn't fit my line of business. Where does this business come from?"

"You're right. I make antiques, and you make gourmet food."

The man smiled and replied calmly, "But there is one thing in common between the two, we are both human business."

No matter what kind of business you do, after all, there is only one thing: people.

Where there are people, there is business.

"..."

Song Ruan lowered his eyelids slightly, and he also understood the truth, so he said slowly, "I would like to hear more about it."

"Next month, our Chamber of Commerce will hold an appreciation meeting at Chen Yuanwai's home. During the period, all antique merchants will come to appreciate Chen Yuanwai's new antiques, and everyone will discuss and study each other."

The man briefly introduced the appreciation meeting, and he continued, "The appreciation meeting will be held all day, and Mr. Chen will entertain all the guests for dinner. I have been friends with Mr. Wai for more than ten years, so I was entrusted by him to come to the folks to find A master of the craft."

He didn't say the word "cook" bluntly, but expressed it in another way.

It's not that Song Ruan didn't realize this caution, but he focused all his attention on the first half of You Shuxing's sentence.

As far as he knows, Yuanwai in this dynasty still refers to a kind of official position, which is completely different from that of wealthy businessmen in later generations.The so-called is that everything is low-grade, but reading is high.From this point of view, the status of businessmen is inferior to that of officials, which is also a social reality.

Therefore, it is normal for people like You Shuxing to have close contacts with officials for the sake of business prosperity and family prosperity.

And Song Ruan's thoughts also fell on that Chen Yuanwai.To make friends with officials, although he faces high risks, he will also reap high benefits.

Not to mention, the restaurant has just opened for a few days, and the most difficult thing to become the best restaurant in the world is to take the first step.

Song Ruan knew that he needed this opportunity now, and he couldn't miss it.

But You Shuxing has no business connection with him, the only connection between them is Boss Wang who has been thrown into the dungeon.Now You Shuxing specially ran to such a desolate place to give him such a big gift, Song Ruan thought about it, but couldn't guess the other party's intention, and he couldn't help showing a trace of hesitation in his eyes.

You Shuxing has studied business since he was a child, and he has been in the antique business for many years, he has developed a pair of piercing eyes and a delicate heart, and he can tell what others are thinking at a glance.

You Shuxing explained kindly, "Why do you bother, this is also a profitable business... If you want to understand, I might as well tell you that an enemy's enemy is a friend, and I, You What I love most in life is making friends.”

He paused, then smiled slightly, "Young Master Song, how are you thinking?"

"..."

Song Ruan was not at all surprised that You Shuxing knew his identity.

After all, if he were to work for an official in the capital, he would definitely be fully prepared to investigate the eighteen generations of the other party's ancestors thoroughly.After all, if it is done well, the credit does not necessarily belong to you; but if it is not done well, You Shuxing will bear the brunt of it.

Of course, You Shuxing's real purpose is definitely not just what he just said.

But Song Ruan really didn't need to pursue it. He pondered for a moment, no longer hesitated, and nodded, "Thank you very much."

"polite."

You Shuxing smiled again, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were slightly exposed, and he looked very happy, "However, I have to remind you that there are many people vying for this seat. Although Chen Yuanwai and I recommended you, we finally decided You may not be the one who ordered it. And just in case, I still need to send someone to try the taste. But I came here, it was a worthwhile trip, and I believe you will not let me down."

You Shuxing chatted with him a few more words about the content of the appreciation meeting, but he didn't mention a word about what kind of people the outsiders would send and what flavors he liked.

After they exchanged a few words, You Shuxing got up and went back to the city with his housekeeper.

Yang Yuan, who was listening to his ears and remained silent all this time, came out from behind the counter, folded his hands on his chest, his face was expressionless, but his tone was not very happy.

He saw that Song Ruan was thoughtful and didn't really want to take the initiative to talk to him. Although he felt a little aggrieved, he still asked, "Why did you take the initiative to go into this muddy water?"

Although he doesn't ask about worldly affairs, and some common sense is not very clear, he still knows the most basic truth, that people don't fight with officials.

That being the case, why did Song Ruan still go up?

He really couldn't figure it out.

"What muddy water?"

Song Ruan was a little surprised when he heard his words. He shook his head, "For me, this is not muddy water, but an opportunity."

"What opportunity?"

"Of course it's a restaurant opportunity."

Others retreated consciously when You Shuxing was discussing serious matters with him, and now there are only the two of them in the lobby, Song Ruan can speak freely, "Didn't you listen to what he said just now?" Is it? The family of Boss Wang spread rumors outside, saying that Boss Wang got bad luck from us and was entangled by some ghosts, so he became so unlucky."

Yang Yuan looked like he didn't care, and didn't mind being called a ghost, "So what? What does it have to do with us?"

"Of course it does."

Song Ruan said, "If they are allowed to spread like this again and do not make some counterattacks, who will dare to come to the western suburbs in the future? The road is made by people. If no one comes to walk, the road will naturally disappear."

"If you don't like their nonsense, I'll pull out their tongues."

When Yang Yuan said it, he saw Song Ruan frowned in disapproval after hearing his words, so he had no choice but to change his words, "Don't be angry, I'm talking nonsense."

He changed the subject again, "So you want to take this opportunity..."

Yang Yuan only said half a sentence, but Song Ruan understood what the other party wanted to say, he nodded, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved into a gentle arc, "I once promised elder brother that I won't stay too long in this place. It’s been a long time, now is the time to start working hard.”

In order to meet Chen Yuanwai's request and also for the appreciation meeting, Song Ruan had to spend double time in order to speed up the process of developing new recipes these days.

Therefore, he didn't have time to deal with the sneaky cook in the backyard, so he asked Yang Yuan to help supervise him, and after the appreciation meeting, he went to look for a new cook.

But maybe the cook knew that the conversation between them was overheard by the shopkeeper, so he felt guilty, so he has been keeping quiet these past few days, talking less and doing more, which saved him a lot of trouble.

During the period, the business in the store was as slow as ever, but there would also be a few customers who inadvertently barged in and added a few sums to the flimsy account book.

When Zhang Shusheng is free, he will grab a book and come to Song Ruan to ask him for instructions. Although Song Ruan has expressed his attitude several times, as long as he is free and the work is done, he can review the book, but Zhang Shusheng will still read it. Meticulously ask each time.

Later, Song Ruan got used to it, as long as he heard light footsteps outside the kitchen, he would wave his hands out the window without looking back—it must be Scholar Zhang who came outside the door.

As for Yang Yuan, he would sneak out every day during working hours openly, picking all kinds of weird but unique and delicious fruits for Song Ruan.

He also specially bought a rocking chair, and when he was free, he washed and plated the fruits, and then put the rocking chair outside the door, enjoying the sunshine while eating the berries comfortably.

Once Song Ruan finally researched a dish that was not bad, and planned to ask Yang Yuan to taste it for him.As a result, as soon as he came out, he saw the kid lying carelessly in the center of the gate, and the long wooden rattan chair completely blocked the entire gate.

Song Ruan: "..."

He was so angry that he almost kicked the brat over.

For the whole day, Yang Yuan pretended to be obedient and miserly, but he couldn't eat a bite of the dish that Song Ruan personally cooked.

The end of the month was approaching very soon, and a few days ago, You Shuxing specially sent someone to send him a message, reminding him that there were only three days left before Chen Yuanwai's inspection team came to visit.

For dinner that night, the two cooks both had wives, so they all went to their own homes, and only Song Ruan, Yang Yuan, and Zhang Shusheng gathered around to taste Song Ruan's new dishes.

Zhang Shusheng ate until his cheeks were swollen. He suddenly remembered something, and swallowed it in a hurry, but it was almost stuck in his throat. He had to drink two large cups of tea before he recovered. , and Song Ruan said, "Shopkeeper, tomorrow is the end of the month."

It's the end of the month, and it's time to send money.

Zhang Shusheng subconsciously touched his empty purse, a little embarrassed, and only hinted at Song Ruan with his eyes.

Song Ruan froze for a moment with the hand of Jiacai, and after a moment of quickening his mind, he guessed Zhang Shusheng's intention.

He smiled slightly, and did not blame him as Zhang Shusheng imagined, but praised him, "I have been busy these days and forgot, and I will pay you the monthly salary later. You are serious, and I will pay attention to it." In my eyes, so I plan to double your monthly salary and change it to one, two or six dollars."

Song Ruan spoke lightly, but Zhang Shusheng was taken aback.

Since the opening of the store, the business has been pitifully small, and he has doubled the business without doing anything, and he feels a little sorry.

"Shopkeeper, this won't work!" Zhang Shusheng said anxiously.

Song Ruan said, "What is yours is yours, take it."

"..."

Yang Yuan silently watched the two people in front of him push back and forth, and finally changed it to a tael of silver. He was expressionless, but couldn't help it in his heart, and hummed softly.

As expected, Song Ruan was attracted by the snort, and when he turned his head, he saw three big words written all over Yang Yuan's face: unhappy.

He couldn't help but smiled softly, raised his hand to touch Yang Yuan, and suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to write Yang Yuan's name in the staff book.

Song Ruan thought for a while, and said to Zhang Shusheng, "Go and get my notebook and write Yang Yuan's name on it. The monthly salary... just give me two taels of silver a month."

Yang Yuan is different from Zhang Shusheng. In the ten-year contract, he and himself are related to life and death, and should be the closest relationship with him besides his parents.

The monthly salary is naturally different.

Yang Yuan doesn't understand the value and amount of currency in this world, but he still understands common calculations. No matter how you look at it, two taels are better than one or two taels!

He said modest words, but the corners of his eyes slightly raised, "Why do you pay me a monthly salary? I don't need money... If I don't, I can go to the casino. Huh? Ruan Ruan, why are you so dazed?" Woolen cloth?"

"what?"

Song Ruan came back to his senses after being called out by him, and subconsciously touched the earlobe of his left ear.

Just now, my ears felt hot.