The moment Zhang Yan said that, Chen Zhou and Yang Rui lowered their heads in embarrassment. Zhou Da, on the other hand, said in disbelief, "How is that possible?"
"Impossible. Of course it's impossible with your blockhead," Zhang Yan sneered and continued, "Do more people know about Yuan Zhou or you? If they go for Yuan Yuan, won't they know there's a non-spicy dish on the menu? "
"This …" Zhou Da choked and didn't know how to answer.
"I'm sorry. We didn't think it through," Yang Rui said apologetically.
"I thought you guys had something important to do. What's the point of looking at Yuan Yuan every day? Why don't you teach some young chefs like Yuan Yuan?" Zhang Yan said bluntly.
"I don't believe you. I don't believe someone can cook all 24 dishes so well. I admit that Head Chef Yuan is amazing, but …" Zhou Da was interrupted by Zhang Yan before he could finish.
"It's easy if you don't believe me. Tonight, I'll invite those who don't believe me to have a taste of Yuan Yuan's culinary skills. You'll know the difference between you two!" Zhang Yan snorted.
"There's no need for that. Chairman Zhang's words are trustworthy," Qian Yun stopped Zhou Da and said.
"Yes, we are narrow-minded," Yang Rui said.
"Indeed. There are countless geniuses. Head Chef Yuan is probably the Mozart of the cooking world," Chen Zhou sighed.
"Of course," Zhang Yan nodded.
Zhou Da was still struggling, "Of course I don't dare to let Chairman Zhang treat me. How about I treat you guys to dinner at Head Chef Yuan's place?"
"No need," Yang Rui refused. He didn't want to embarrass himself.
"Me neither. My wife is still waiting for me to go back and cook for her," Qian Yun said as he retracted his hand.
"I'm not going either," Chen Zhou refused as well.
"I think you won't give up until all hope is gone. Fine, let's go together," Zhang Yan looked at Zhou Da and nodded.
"It's not like what Chairman Zhang said. I just want to see Head Chef Yuan's culinary skills," Zhou Da said.
"It's good to broaden your horizons. In case you guys don't even know who the best chef of Sichuan Cuisine in Sichuan Province is," when Zhang Yan said that, he looked around at the four people. Obviously, he was talking to them.
"Chairman Zhang, we are not doubting Head Chef Yuan's craftsmanship. But this is our firm belief in the 24 Flavors of Sichuan Cuisine," Yang Rui sighed.
"After all, the most important thing about our Sichuan Cuisine is the seasoning, not the spiciness." Chen Zhou also sighed and said.
"That's right, the streets are now filled with hotpot skewers, making it seem like our Sichuan Cuisine only has these. Just because of this, who knows how many people say that our Sichuan Cuisine can't even be shown in public." Qian Yun said angrily.
"You guys are just too anxious. The spiciness is just a card we played first. Naturally, there is a backup plan." Zhang Yan didn't speak harshly this time. Instead, he spoke gently.
After all, the spiciness replacing all the flavors of Sichuan Cuisine was already a sore point for most chefs. On this point, no one knew it better than Zhang Yan.
"The exemplary restaurant cannot win with spiciness," Zhou Da said.
"You are really stupid. Forget it. You will understand once you try Little Yuan's cooking," Zhang Yan said as he glared at Zhou Da. Zhou Da nodded.
"Cough cough, then we won't be going. Sorry for disturbing Chairman Zhang today," Yang Rui and the other two looked at each other. Then, it was Yang Rui, who was the oldest among them, who bade farewell.
"Alright, let's go," Zhang Yan waved his hand to bid them farewell.
"Chairman Zhang, we will take our leave first," Chen Zhou nodded and said.
"See you next time, Chairman Zhang," Qian Yun said in a muffled voice.
"Goodbye, Chairman Zhang," Yang Rui and the other two turned around and said goodbye.
"Go, go," Chairman Zhang waved his hand and said.
Only then did the three of them turn around and leave. When they left, they didn't say a word and didn't discuss Zhou Da's behavior. They just left quietly.
Once the three of them left, only Zhou Da and Zhang Yan were left in the office.
"I'm going to deal with some documents. We will set off in ten minutes," after saying that, Zhang Yan sat behind the desk.
"Ok," Zhou Da sat on the sofa and drank tea while waiting patiently.
Zhang Yan always did things by the book. When he said ten minutes, he meant it. Then, he set off with Zhou Da.
Naturally, Zhou Da was driving his own car, while Zhang Yan was sitting in his own private car.
Before getting in the car, Zhang Yan even rolled down the window, "Remember to order non-spicy dishes when you arrive. Let's eat separately."
"Ok, chairman," Zhou Da nodded his head.
When the two of them arrived at Taoxi Road, it was already bustling with people. Although there was still one hour and twenty minutes before Yuan Zhou's restaurant opened, Taoxi Road was already bustling with people.
After continuous planning, the current Taoxi Road was like a bustling scenic street. On both sides of the road were neatly built shops. As for the shops, there were many small stalls at the entrance.
The small stalls sold all sorts of things, but food was still the most popular. Regardless of whether it was seasonal fruits or snacks, their business was very good.
The two of them walked past the stalls without looking sideways and headed straight for the long line.
On this street, only the entrance of Yuanzhou shop would have people lining up all year round. It was especially crowded during meal time.
The two of them stood at the end of the line. Zhang Yan looked ahead and calculated in a very experienced manner. With a relaxed expression, he said, "We should be the sixth batch to enter the restaurant."
"This Head Chef Yuan's rules are so strict? Chairman Zhang, are you also lining up? "Zhou Da nodded his head and couldn't help but ask after a while.
"Nothing can be accomplished without rules," Zhang Yan said indifferently.
The moment he said that, Zhou Da shut his mouth and stopped talking.
Just like that, the two of them lined up and waited. If they met someone they knew, they would even greet Zhang Yan. Then, Zhou Da saw the chairman of Sichuan Cuisine Association acting so amiably for the first time.
Just like what Zhang Yan had said, the two of them were the sixth batch to enter the restaurant.
"Chairman Zhang, what do you want to eat today?" Yuan Zhou directly asked when he saw Zhang Yan.
"I am here to ask if there are any dishes I have not eaten before," Zhang Yan said gently.
"You still have 127 dishes that you haven't eaten." Yuan Zhou opened his mouth and said.
That's right. Yuan Zhou not only knew which dishes one could eat after entering the restaurant, he could also remember which dishes his regular customers had eaten and which dishes they liked to eat.
For example, Wu Hai wouldn't eat anything that wasn't meat or spicy food. He had tried all the meat dishes on the menu once.
Ling Hong, on the other hand, ate everything except for the discounted ones. He preferred to eat freshwater seafood. He had already eaten all the freshwater seafood on the menu.
Jiang Changxi, on the other hand, had a good balance of meat and vegetables. She loved to drink, so she had freeloaded wine from all the customers in the restaurant, including Yuan Zhou's.
"Humm. Serve me two dishes that I haven't eaten before. Yuan, you decide. Plain rice, please." Zhang Yan ordered the dishes neatly.
"Okay, please wait a moment." Yuan Zhou nodded and turned to leave.
As for Zhou Da, Yuan Zhou did not personally greet him. He merely nodded his head as a greeting before returning to the kitchen to continue cooking.
Zhou Da ordered the dishes very quickly. The dishes he chose were all complex dishes. There were a total of three dishes, Braised Pork with Fermented Grains, Steamed Pork with Rice Flour, and Yuxiang Shredded Pork.
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