readsfreenovel Chapter 68 Restaurant Opening
Chapter 68 Restaurant Opening
Gao Jianli sat quietly in the room, his zither laid out before him. His eyes were firm and resolute, his heart filled with hatred for the King of Qin and a determination to assassinate him.
He meticulously polished the zither, ensuring every detail was flawless. This zither would be his weapon to assassinate the King of Qin, and he had to make it unleash its full power.
Although he was blind, he had been in the palace for a month and had already figured out everything about it. Indeed, he had blinded himself with smoke to deceive the King of Qin and lower his guard.
Gao Jianli took a deep breath, beginning to adjust his breathing and mindset. He knew that assassinating the King of Qin was an extremely dangerous mission, requiring him to remain calm and focused. He closed his eyes, recalling his past with Jing Ke, the days they spent discussing the world and plotting the assassination of the King of Qin. A surge of sadness and anger welled up within him; Jing Ke's death only strengthened his resolve to assassinate the King of Qin.
He picked up the zither and began to play softly. In the music, he seemed to see Jing Ke's figure and hear his voice. He knew that Jing Ke would be watching over him from heaven, supporting him in completing this assassination mission.
Gao Jianli stood up and carefully poured the lead he had prepared into the zither. He awaited the King of Qin's summons again. When the King summoned him, he would throw the lead-filled zither at the King at the climax of his performance. He had practiced countless times and was confident he wouldn't fail. Ever since Jing Ke's failure, he had only one belief in his heart: to assassinate the King of Qin, avenge Jing Ke, and rid the world of this scourge.
Gao Jianli waited and waited, several days had passed, and the King of Qin had not summoned him recently, which made Gao Jianli very anxious. A few days ago, the King of Qin had summoned him every day to play the zither, but since he had prepared, the King of Qin had not summoned him again. Why was that? Gao Jianli couldn't figure it out.
[Could it be that the King of Qin discovered it? That can't be. The King of Qin is a tyrant; if he found out, he would surely execute me immediately. I'm still alive and being fed and cared for every day; it's impossible that I've been discovered. Then what is it?] Gao Jianli frantically searched his mind for answers.
King Qin already knew that Gao Jianli had blinded himself and that he had poured lead into the zither, so he had no intention of seeing Gao Jianli again. He wanted to see what other tricks this man had up his sleeve. A blind man trying to assassinate others? King Qin thought this man and Jing Ke were indeed friends, both equally insane. He decided to send him to meet his good friend in a few days. King Qin secretly plotted.
Since discussing several plans with Prince Fusu, Ying Wuyou has been extremely busy.
There are still many things to deal with at the restaurant, and they need to be addressed one by one.
First, the chefs needed training. Ying Wuyou had already trained a group of chefs at the estate, and now they could be transferred to the restaurant. Fearing a shortage of chefs, Ying Wuyou recruited a few more and trained them as well. Ying Wuyou's requirement for chefs wasn't that they had to know everything; they could be proficient in one cuisine, but they had to be excellent at it. Furthermore, Ying Wuyou primarily focused on introducing stir-frying and pork cooking techniques, encouraging the chefs to study and refine these skills.
Secondly, training for waiters is essential. Uniforms are indispensable; they not only enhance the overall image but also convey professionalism and a sense of order to customers. Furthermore, the appearance of the waiters is crucial; they need to have regular features and a pleasant appearance. In terms of personality, they must be enthusiastic and outgoing, proactively engaging with guests and adept at observing their needs to provide personalized service. While these conditions are demanding, only in this way can a benchmark restaurant be established. Ying Wuyou understands that without substantial advantages, a restaurant will struggle to survive in the long run.
Therefore, she spent a lot of time looking for suitable waitresses. Ying Wuyou posted a job advertisement at the market, and many people came to apply.
She carefully selected her items, and one young woman caught her eye. The woman's name was Liu'er; she was pretty and charming, with a lively and cheerful personality. Ying Wuyou interviewed Liu'er and discovered that she was not only intelligent and quick-witted but also had unique insights into the service industry. Liu'er expressed her willingness to learn diligently and become an excellent waitress.
Ying Wuyou was overjoyed and decided to hire Liu'er. He then interviewed several more waiters, and after screening, ultimately selected ten, both men and women. To facilitate management, Ying Wuyou made Liu'er a team leader for the waiters. Next came the training. Ying Wuyou wrote the training content on a piece of paper and gave it to Liu'er to conduct the training.
Next, Ying Wuyou immediately began recruiting a manager. After all, she couldn't stay at the restaurant indefinitely; she needed a reliable person to manage it. However, suitable candidates were hard to find—some lacked ability, while others were of questionable character. Just as she was about to lose patience, a young man named Li Ran caught her attention. Li Ran had worked at a restaurant for many years, was experienced, and was honest and upright. After observing him, Ying Wuyou decided to appoint him as the manager of the new restaurant. With the manager problem solved, Ying Wuyou finally breathed a sigh of relief. Next, she would begin preparing for the grand opening ceremony.
She first had the carved plaque hung up and covered with a red cloth. The area in front of the building was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, red silk fluttering in the wind, creating a festive atmosphere. Two imposing stone lions stood guard at the entrance, protecting the restaurant. These two stone lions were specially commissioned and meticulously carved by Ying Wuyou.
Seeing the bustling scene at the entrance of the restaurant, people from all over Xianyang City gathered in this direction.
At this moment, Ying Wuyou, holding a simple copper megaphone, shouted loudly, "Hello everyone! I am Princess Jiayang. Today is the auspicious day for the opening of my restaurant, the Number One Restaurant Under Heaven. Today, all the food in our restaurant will be served free of charge."
Upon hearing the word "free," the crowd erupted in a frenzy, with noise rising everywhere as everyone eagerly wanted to rush into the restaurant.
Ying Wuyou gently pressed his hand down and said, “I welcome everyone to come in and taste our food, and I also hope that you can give me your valuable feedback. However, before that, there are a few requirements that must be made clear. First: the free admission is only for the first floor. Once inside, you will be seated at tables of six, with six dishes per table. After you finish your meal, please leave immediately. Do not cause trouble or add extra seats. If each table is full, please wait in line patiently. Today is free all day, so please don’t rush. Each person is limited to one entry, so please do not disturb others’ meals. Second: the private rooms on the second floor are half price today. Those who wish to go to the second floor will be led upstairs shortly. The third floor is temporarily closed today. If you wish to go to the third floor, you need to apply for a VIP card. In a few days, I will hold a grand opening ceremony for the third floor. Third: No one is allowed to bully, harass, harass, or verbally abuse the restaurant staff. Do you all remember these three points?”
The crowd gathered outside shouted in unison, "We've got it!"
Ying Wuyou nodded and removed the red cloth covering the plaque, revealing five large, elegant characters: "The Number One Restaurant Under Heaven." Seeing this, the crowd applauded. Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "Now, please line up in two rows and proceed in an orderly fashion. Do not cut in line."
As Ying Wuyou finished speaking, a group of people obediently lined up and walked in in an orderly manner.