From this spot, looking down through the large windows, you can see the entire pedestrian street clearly. It's quite nice.
As soon as Ling Zhenfei sat down, a waiter came over and asked him to order.
I guess the waiters at this restaurant must be recruited from some dance academy, as they all have excellent figures and appearances.
While ordering, Ling Zhenfei asked, "What did you do before? Which school did you graduate from?"
The girl smiled and said, "Boss Ling, I used to work at the Binyang Restaurant, but was transferred here because of the Modu opening. I graduated from Bin University's broadcasting and hosting major."
So she was transferred from Binyang Xishan Restaurant. Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "To be transferred from Binyang, you must at least be a supervisor, right? A supervisor taking orders personally, your service is too thorough."
The girl said, "Today, you're our only customer, of course, we have to serve you well."
Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "Alright then, let me order."
Ling Zhenfei took a pen and marked a few dishes. These dishes were all a test of skill. After he finished, he handed the menu to the waiter.
The girl confirmed the order and then left with the menu.
Bai Ling looked incredulously at Ling Zhenfei, "A broadcasting and hosting major working as a waiter in your restaurant, that's unbelievable."
Ling Zhenfei said, "If you knew their salary, you wouldn't be surprised. I offer top salaries in the industry. Do you know what the top salary in Modu's catering industry is?"
Bai Ling shook her head: "I don't know, but I'm sure it's not low."
"Moreover, we offer various employee benefits. The longer you're with us, the higher your salary; the better you perform, the higher the salary. There's a reward for good reviews each month, an attendance bonus, and paid leave every year. Isn't that great?"
"Amazing, is this really a restaurant? It sounds even better than a governmental job," Bai Ling said with a laugh.
Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "It's almost the same. Either way, it's a very good business, but success depends on whether we can catch on in Modu."
Bai Ling said, "Isn't it true that Xi Shan Restaurant is very popular now? Even Sister Wu Wenli is eager to try it."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Of course, but that was in Binyang. This is Modu; who knows if they will appreciate the taste of Xi Shan Restaurant's dishes?"
"Exactly, that's critical. Modu has distinct flavors, some people really don't adapt to dishes from other places," Bai Ling analyzed.
"And there's industry competition. Look at the Imperial Palace Hotel next door; it used to be the most prestigious hotel on this street, with the fanciest decor and the most patrons. If we open here, it will definitely affect them. I really don't know how to handle these things."
The Imperial Palace Hotel Ling Zhenfei mentioned is Xiao Yaqing's restaurant. Xiao Yaqing and Lin Yuluo are friends; they dined together last time and had a good chat. I wonder if they'll become rivals in the future.
At this time, the dishes started arriving one after another. You could tell Jiang Hui put some effort into it, slightly changing the flavors of each dish.
Although Ling Zhenfei hadn't tasted them yet, he already felt the difference, especially as each dish had a name change, making them sound more upscale.
For example, the most distinctive dish, Clearwater Chicken, was renamed Wonder Soup Clearwater Chicken.
When eating Clearwater Chicken before, the focus was always on the chicken, but the essence of this dish lies in the chicken soup. By adding the words "Wonder Soup," it instantly shifted attention to the chicken soup, making it different.
One must admit, this method is indeed excellent. It's great to realize that the chicken soup is more delicious and nutritious than expected.
As for the vegetable salad, it's the signature dish of Xi Shan Restaurant, a bestseller, and relatively affordable. So Ling Zhenfei ordered another one, renamed Seven Treasure Vegetable Salad.
Originally, this vegetable salad contained seven kinds of vegetables from Xishan Manor, plus a special salad dressing. The flavor is genuinely good.
There was also a dish of charcoal-grilled lamb chops, crispy stir-fried White Jade Lotus Root, and two glasses of Heart-Talk Fruit juice.
Ling Zhenfei knew the Heart-Talk Fruit juice was probably running out. The Heart-Talk Fruit Tree couldn't sustain such frequent picking, and who knows when the other trees would bear fruit.
This Heart-Talk Fruit at Ling Zhenfei's Xishan Restaurant wasn't sold separately. It was only given as a gift when a customer first signed up for a membership and spent a certain amount, highlighting its value.
On the Chinese Foodies Forum, there's a list of the most desired foods, and since its debut, Heart-Talk Fruit has steadily held the top spot, far surpassing the second place Clearwater Chicken.
Among the top ten on the list, six are dishes from Xi Shan Restaurant, which is why it's called the Holy Land for foodies.
Ling Zhenfei let Bai Ling try some, and while eating, Bai Ling exclaimed at how good it was. It had been a long time since she had tasted vegetables from Xishan Manor, especially in such an atmospheric place as Xi Shan Restaurant.
Ling Zhenfei had long concluded that dining experiences are influenced by place, occasion, the event, the dishes themselves, and the company you keep.
The same food can taste excellent at times, and very ordinary at others; this is due to these varying factors.
Ling Zhenfei loved watching others' expressions when they ate; facial expressions don't lie. Though some people verbally praise the food, their expressions while eating might suggest otherwise.
Ling Zhenfei knew Bai Ling genuinely loved the food, nearly jumping for joy. He knew this was quite normal because anyone trying Xishan Manor's offerings for the first time would react this way.
He still remembered when Beth first tasted Xishan Manor's vegetables, she couldn't help but leap in excitement, driven purely by sentiment.
"So delicious. After eating here, I don't want to eat anywhere else. I'll stick with you from now on," Bai Ling said happily as she enjoyed the meal, with a beaming smile.
Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "You fell right into my trap. I set this up just for you."
As they talked, Jiang Hui approached from a distance. Today, Jiang Hui wore a very formal outfit, exuding an air of a capable woman boss.
"Boss Ling, you're here," Jiang Hui greeted Ling Zhenfei as she approached.
Ling Zhenfei hurriedly introduced Jiang Hui and Bai Ling. Jiang Hui, surprised, looked at Bai Ling and said, "So you're Bai Ling's sister. I often heard Boss Ling mention you when I was his assistant."
Jiang Hui spoke very politely. Initially, Bai Ling wasn't very pleased because Jiang Hui had been involved with Ling Zhenfei, so she wasn't happy.
But as the saying goes, one doesn't strike a smiling face, so Bai Ling managed to hold her feelings back.
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