noffsinger Chapter 379 Experiencing it once, a bunch of men scrambled for her
Chapter 379 Experiencing it once, a bunch of men scrambled for her
More and more customers left Yingxianlou in a huff, spitting out insults as they went, saying, "What garbage! They're just messing with us!"
"Pah! This is a case of a big store bullying its customers. They serve watered-down drinks and moldy tea. What a heartless bastard."
Manager Wang leaned against the window on the second floor of Yingxianlou, watching the customers below walk away cursing and swearing.
He didn't panic at all; instead, a disdainful smile appeared on his lips.
"What are you spitting for? We're already being generous with the free drinks and tea, and you're still being picky. You really don't know what's good for you!"
The waiter next to him cautiously approached: "Boss, we've had quite a few customers leave; they've all gone to Lin's across the street..."
"Why panic!"
Manager Wang slammed down his wine cup, his eyes dark and brooding. "One tael of silver for a table of dishes, and they only give us wine and tea as a bonus. They've already eaten their fill here. What else can they eat across the street?"
In this city, it's only natural that he gets to eat meat while others drink soup; it's not like Lin's business is going to be stolen!
Manager Wang tapped heavily on the windowsill with his fingers. "They go to Lin's now just for the novelty. In the future, won't they still have to obediently come back to my place?"
After all, Yingxianlou has been open for so many years, and its signboard is still there!
The waiter tried to persuade him further, but Manager Wang glared at him fiercely and said, "Let me tell you, no one can taste the best dishes at Yingxianlou Restaurant."
All of Lin Ji's stuff is just a facade!
If it weren't for the goal of defeating the other side, why would they give away a tael of silver to feed the people who come into the shop and even give them drinks?
They're not satisfied with getting a good deal; now they go to Lin's Restaurant and insist on wasting money. They deserve it!
Just then, a loud crash came from downstairs. It was a customer who had smashed a plate because he thought the food was too cold and was yelling for a refund.
Manager Wang waved his hand impatiently: "Return what?! Have the kitchen reheat it before serving! If that's not possible, just send them a plate of pickled vegetables to get rid of them. Don't indulge their bad habits!"
The waiter hung his head and went downstairs.
Manager Wang stared at Lin's Restaurant across the street and chuckled twice.
Let's see how long you can hold out!
Lin's restaurant, which was not expected to last long, was still packed with people even as the sky darkened.
The shop even brought out small stools for customers to sit on while queuing, and poured a cup of tea for each person!
In contrast, there were far fewer people at Yingxianlou.
A few people came in, and a few more left, cursing and swearing.
He finally panicked.
He looked at the smiling customers queuing outside Lin's Restaurant, then glanced at the empty tables and chairs in his own restaurant, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.
He just couldn't understand why the "practical" benefit of a full meal for a tael of silver couldn't compare to the "lively" atmosphere of queuing up for a seat at Lin's restaurant.
"Manager, the kitchen said... we don't have enough meat left. Should we go and buy some more?"
The waiter came closer again, his voice even softer than before.
Manager Wang turned around abruptly, his eyes filled with panic, but he still tried to maintain his composure. "Buy! Go now! And have the kitchen prepare a few more of their signature dishes!"
Today...the price of vegetables is down another two cents, and don't dilute the complimentary drinks!
"Yes!"
But when the waiter hurriedly returned with the meat, and the kitchen staff had just put the dishes on the table, there wasn't a single customer stopping at the door.
Everyone crowded at the entrance of Lin's Restaurant, not even glancing at Yingxianlou.
With a loud "bang," Manager Wang slammed his fist on the window frame in anger!
Gao Mengli, who was greeting guests at the door, saw the figure of Manager Wang of Yingxianlou and raised her eyebrows provocatively.
What goes around comes around, and today it's my turn!
In the eyes of Manager Wang, Gao Mengli's expression was as arrogant and overbearing as could be!
The moment Manager Wang's hand touched the window frame, he winced in pain.
He secretly rubbed his reddened palms, cursing Gao Mengli a thousand times in his heart.
The business was lost, but the morale is low!
Manager Wang straightened his back, wishing he could glare at Gao Mengli with both eyes.
Upon seeing this, Gao Mengli scoffed, finding it uninteresting, and withdrew her gaze.
Just then, Hei Yi ran over, "Madam, a fight is about to break out in the yellow-lettered private room upstairs!"
"Huh? Why?"
Upon hearing "a fight has broken out," Gao Mengli quickly turned around and ran upstairs with Hei Yi.
Even as he ran, he was still wondering to himself, "Could it be that they're trying to steal the candy?"
As soon as we arrived at the yellow-themed private room, we heard it was as noisy as a market inside.
"I'll give you fifty taels! I'll have Chef Lin Xi cook a birthday banquet at my house, and my dad will be sure to be happy!"
"Fifty taels is nothing! I'll offer eighty taels! My young master's wedding banquet needs a good chef, Lin Xi must go!"
"I'll offer one hundred taels! Nobody can take it from me!"
Gao Mengli pushed open the door and took a look.
Good heavens, a group of gentlemen dressed in silk robes were gathered in a circle, their hands raised higher than anyone else's, looking just like gamblers scrambling to place bets in a casino.
Each chip is higher than the last!
"Stop fighting over it! Didn't you see? They never use the stairs when serving food from the first floor to the second floor!"
They were all thrown up from the kitchen yard, and the staff caught them steadily in the corridor, not a single drop was spilled!
Therefore, I think it would be incredibly prestigious to invite the waiter back to serve the food!
Therefore, I'll pay two hundred taels each time to have Chef Lin Xi and his staff come to my house to prepare the banquet for my grandfather's sixtieth birthday!
The moment those words were spoken, the private room fell silent for two seconds.
Then someone slapped their thigh and said, "That's right! I just saw how the waiter was receiving the dishes, it was like he was performing acrobatics. If this were at a birthday banquet, the relatives would definitely praise the scene!"
"I'll offer three hundred taels!"
Another wealthy businessman immediately raised the stakes, his eyes practically sparkling with excitement! What he wanted was this "prestige that no one else had."
Gao Mengli walked over to Lin Xi, who was holding a spatula, and gently tugged at his sleeve. "What's going on?"
Lin Xi quietly leaned close to Gao Mengli's ear and whispered to her, "I was confused too! They were cooking just now, and they said this table needed to see me. As soon as I arrived, they started bidding against me without saying a word!"
He secretly glanced at the wealthy businessmen surrounding the bidding, a hint of smugness and amusement hidden in his eyes.
In his past life, he was single-mindedly chasing after men, even getting used to being rejected.
I never imagined that I would become such a "hot commodity" in this lifetime, and even experience the scene of a bunch of men fighting over me. It was worth it!
He said he got to experience being the center of attention in a different way!
"I'll offer five hundred taels! Don't try to argue with me again!"
The moment he shouted that, the private room fell silent.
The speaker was Mr. Zhang, who ran a silk business in the west of the city. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice full of confidence.
"It's my father's 60th birthday, so we have to have the most respectable banquet. Five hundred taels of silver, and I'll cover all of Chef Lin Xi and the waiters!"
Seeing this, Gao Mengli's eyes lit up, and she immediately stepped forward with a smile to smooth things over, "This gentleman is very generous! But we need to make it clear that when my Lin Xi comes to cook, the ingredients need to be prepared fresh by you. We are only responsible for the cooking skills and the presentation of the dishes. Is that alright?"
Master Zhang immediately nodded: "No problem! I'll have someone pick the ingredients from the best shops. As long as the banquet is grand, money is no object!"
Oh, and please keep some of your preserved eggs, cured pork, and pickled duck on hand. I'll go buy them later!
After saying that, he took out three hundred taels of silver and slammed it on the table. "The silver is nothing, this is a deposit, keep it safe!"
Gao Mengli's eyes crinkled with laughter when she saw the money. "Alright! I'll have someone write it down right away, and I'll check the ingredients with you again three days before the birthday banquet to make sure there are no mistakes!"