"Thank you, Head Chef Yuan," Qiu Ji said.
"Thank you, Head Chef Yuan, for giving us another chance," Cui Hang said.
After saying that, the two of them looked at each other again, then lowered their heads and spoke.
"We are sorry for last time. We were narrow-minded," Cui Hang and Qiu Ji apologized solemnly.
"Um," Yuan Zhou nodded to show his acceptance.
Qiu Ji and Cui Hang weren't awkward people. After apologizing and seeing that Yuan Zhou had accepted, they felt much better.
"Thank you, Head Chef Yuan. Please have a taste," Qiu Ji immediately took out the chopsticks from the food box and handed them to Yuan Zhou.
Yuan Zhou took the chopsticks and started eating.
This time, the Stir-Fried Osmanthus Sea Bass made by Qiu Ji was one-third thinner than the last time. The fish was crystal clear and the bottom of the bowl could be vaguely seen.
The fish wobbled on the chopsticks but didn't break. Yuan Zhou ate it in one bite.
The fish fillet was tender and delicious, but it melted in the mouth. The fish skin was a little tough and chewy.
"There is a natural fishy smell in the freshness, but the fishy smell didn't destroy the freshness of the fish. Instead, it enhanced the freshness of the fish," Yuan Zhou said.
"Yes. Fengcheng Cuisine emphasizes on the original taste of a dish. This fish originally has a fishy smell, so it's not difficult to get rid of it. But a fish without the fishy smell is no longer a fish. The fishy smell has to enhance the freshness of the dish," Qiu Ji explained happily when he heard Yuan Zhou's praise.
"That's right. The original taste of the ingredients is the taste of the dish," Yuan Zhou nodded.
"Head Chef Yuan, please have a taste of my Fragrant Chicken," Cui Hang took out the chopsticks from the customer's box and handed them to Yuan Zhou.
Cui Hang immediately opened the lid of the clay pot. The snow-white chicken and the light yellow chicken skin were set off by the pure black clay pot. Steam and fragrance wafted out, stimulating one's appetite.
Zi Zi. The chicken was placed in the clay pot. The soup at the bottom of the clay pot was still simmering. Tiny oil droplets kept popping on the surface, creating a wonderful sound of food.
"My Fragrant Chicken is made from Qingyuan chicks. It's half a catty of chicken that hasn't crowed yet," Cui Hang said.
"It's half a catty before it shed its feathers." Yuan Zhou could tell the weight of the chicken at a glance.
"Yes, it's that heavy." Cui Hang nodded.
After saying that, Yuan Zhou didn't say anything more. He picked up the chopsticks and started to eat.
Of course, Yuan Zhou had rinsed his mouth before eating so that he could better taste the taste of the next dish.
Although Yuan Zhou was able to tell the taste, heat control, and quality of the Fragrant Chicken just by taking off the cover and smelling it, he still had to taste it personally. This was Yuan Zhou's strictness.
What Yuan Zhou picked up was a piece of thigh meat, which was cut into a cylindrical shape and wrapped with a circle of bright yellow chicken skin.
The chicken skin was very crispy, and the meat inside was very juicy. It must have absorbed the flavor of the chicken broth when it was boiled again.
The aroma of scallions and galangal lingered in every strand of chicken meat. Together with the aroma of the chicken meat, the combination was very good.
"The taste is not bad." Yuan Zhou set down the chopsticks and said earnestly.
"As long as you're satisfied, Head Chef Yuan," Cui Hang said with a smile.
"It's very good this time," Yuan Zhou said.
"That's good," Qiu Ji and Cui Hang both heaved a sigh of relief.
"I will arrange the exchange meeting. You guys can go back first," Yuan Zhou said after checking the time.
"Yes, Head Chef Yuan," the two answered in unison.
"See you at the exchange meeting," Yuan Zhou said.
"Alright, Head Chef Yuan." "See you at the exchange meeting, Head Chef Yuan," the two said goodbye to each other and started to clean up the food boxes on the table.
Seeing that the two were done, Yuan Zhou led them out of the restaurant. Only after they left the restaurant did he prepare to sit down.
However, the two suddenly turned around. Qiu Ji said, "Head Chef Yuan, we are not here for the exchange meeting. We are here for the attitude towards cooking that you mentioned."
"Yes, we are here for the attitude towards cooking," Cui Hang nodded.
"Um." Yuan Zhou nodded his head, indicating that he got it.
Only then did the two leave with the food boxes.
"It's time to go upstairs and wash up. Yin Ya will be here soon." Seeing the two people walking away, Yuan Zhou turned around and went upstairs.
While Yuan Zhou washed up and prepared to meet Yin Ya, Ruan Xiaoqing and Ling Hong met for the first time in a restaurant other than Yuanzhou shop.
In other words, Ruan Xiaoqing and Ling Hong left together after breakfast. Of course, it was the first time for them to meet each other.
After breakfast, Ling Hong stopped Ruan Xiaoqing and asked, "What do you think about last night's job offer?"
"Okay, I'll take the job," Ruan Xiaoqing said naturally as she combed her hair behind her ear.
"Thank you so much. It's not easy to find a reliable actuary at the end of the year," Ling Hong said happily.
That's right. After drinking last time, Ling Hong had managed to get Ruan Xiaoqing's phone number through pestering and some tricks.
Today, Ling Hong wanted to tell Ruan Xiaoqing that he had a small subsidiary company and couldn't find anyone to look at the financial report at the end of the year. Hence, he needed Ruan Xiaoqing's help.
Ling Hong's reason was very reasonable. The company was very small and didn't have any professional finance or actuary. In the past, they had been transferred there temporarily. But this year, the company was too busy due to the tax reform. Moreover, the finance department in the market was also very busy and couldn't be found.
Coincidentally, Ruan Xiaoqing had been taking on individual jobs recently. That was why Ling Hong asked.
This was an official matter that couldn't be any more serious.
"Actually, you can transfer people from other companies to do it," Ruan Xiaoqing suggested sincerely again.
"Don't mention it. I've looked for them a long time ago. But because of the new tax reform, they are very busy now. If I arrange work for them, they will hang themselves in front of me," Ling Hong spread his hands and said helplessly.
"That's true. Recently, the new tax reform has had a great impact. Many of the original early work needs to be redone. Now is indeed the busiest time for them." Ruan Xiaoqing nodded.
"Exactly. Now, many people in the market who can take on outsourcing have been snatched up. Fortunately, I still know such a powerful actuary like you," said Ling Hong while looking at Ruan Xiaoqing seriously.
"Ahem, I only take some individual jobs now. I'm really not very busy," Ruan Xiaoqing felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Ling Hong. She couldn't help but turn her head and say.
"Individual jobs are good. That's easy. Don't worry. I will definitely pay you according to what we agreed last night. I will pay you according to the market price. It won't be less or more," said Ling Hong again to comfort Ruan Xiaoqing.
"Okay, I will go there directly now," Ruan Xiaoqing nodded and said, slightly relieved.
"That's great. Where am I going? This time, it's really on the way. Let's go together," said Ling Hong as he walked forward quickly.
He was obviously afraid that Ruan Xiaoqing would refuse and was prepared to pretend that he didn't hear it.
Ruan Xiaoqing, who was left behind, smiled. She pursed her lips slightly like a spring flower and said in a low voice, "Okay."
But obviously, Ling Hong didn't see this scene. He was still immersed in his heart.
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