Chapter 445: Quarrel
Translator: Xiong_Guoqi Editor: DesTheSloth
Just when Chef Zhan was struck by Yuan Zhou's elaborate Roast Goose and couldn't think rationally a few minutes earlier, a most vehement quarrel arose between Wu Zhou and Zhuang Xinmu.
"Tell me why you said that in those circumstances." Zhuang Xinmu was usually a beautiful and mild girl, but she was also terrifying when she was stone-faced.
"I told you. If he can't rank the first in the world, he isn't the first. Is there any problem with it?" With his brows knitted tight, Wu Zhou felt quite puzzled.
"You can just tell me after we get out of that restaurant. Why did you say that and make others so embarrassed? They have been very considerate not to drive us out." Zhuang Xinmu couldn't understand her boyfriend.
"Why can't we say that there? I just wanted to tell him about that to his face. Why are you arguing with me?" Looking at Zhuang Xinmu, Wu Zhou didn't understand what was going on.
"Why did I argue with you? Do you know what Yao Qing said to me today? She said what we did today was so shameful. We were introduced to eat there by her. Didn't you know that? Then why did you say that in the restaurant?" Zhuang Xinmu looked at Wu Zhou indignantly.
"I know. But I was telling the truth." Wu Zhou didn't really understand what went wrong.
"Do you want me to tell lies?" He looked at Zhuang Xinmu with an unbelievable tone.
"I am not saying I want you to tell lies. But can't you just refrain yourself from speaking that out? We are selecting a restaurant for our wedding." Zhuang Xinmu shouted out of control.
"Then what do you want me to do?" Wu Zhou stood up and also got angry.
"Come out and say that to me. Can't you even do that?" Zhuang Xinmu asked helplessly.
"I just wanted to tell the truth." Wu Zhou still persisted his opinion.
"Good. We'd better calm down for a while." After saying that, Zhuang Xinmu turned around and left.
"What mistake did I make?" Looking at Zhuang Xinmu leave, Wu Zhou felt both worried and helpless.
He thought ceaselessly what his mistake was, but didn't think of an answer.
In Wu Zhou's opinion, if the roast goose wasn't the best, it wasn't. He just brought out his thoughts. Besides, the one that couldn't accept his judgement and persistently required an explanation was that chef. He just didn't agree with him declaring himself to be the first in the world. There wasn't a problem.
However, Wu Zhou well understood the principle that girlfriends were to be coaxed. Therefore, he immediately began to call her to admit his mistake and apologize.
Nonetheless, Zhuang Xinmu acted as if she had made up his mind. She insisted that Wu Zhou tell him what mistake he had made.
Believing that he made no mistake, Wu Zhou didn't actually know what to say. As the matter going on, Zhuang Xinmu didn't answer his phone anymore.
One day, two days. Wu Zhou couldn't wait anymore, thus he immediately called Jiang Changxi.
They said something on the phone and in the end, Jiang Changxi agreed to help him.
"This guy really takes me as his love consultant." Jiang Changxi hung up the phone, feeling it quite amusing.
It was actually because she often talked about young girls' thoughts in the restaurant to ridicule Yuan Zhou and Wu Zhou bore it in mind. Therefore, he came to ask her for help.
"Boss Yuan, can you do me a favor?" Jiang Changxi said bluntly.
"I don't have money." It was Yuan Zhou's first reaction.
What a joke! Jiang Changxi was a boss of a company. If she wanted to borrow his money, it would definitely be a big sum.
"Nor a free meal." Having thought for a while, Yuan Zhou added.
"Tsk. You are thinking too much. Here's the thing..." Jiang Changxi rolled her eyes helplessly.
No wonder Yuan Zhou had that reaction. After all, these were the only two ways that Jiang Changxi ridiculed Yuan Zhou. Well, at least Yuan Zhou understood it that way.
There was always someone that wanted to cheat his money.
"I will act according to the rules." Yuan Zhou nodded and then said that.
"Okay. That's all. See you in the evening." After Jiang Changxi said that, she hung up the phone cleanly, which was a rare occurrence.
"She's rarely so decisive." Yuan Zhou put down the phone.
Jiang Changxi's solution was very simple. She decided to treat Zhuang Xinmu to dinner in Yuan Zhou's restaurant.
Since they would eat over here, they naturally agreed on meeting at the door.
When Zhuang Xinm arrived, she didn't see Wu Zhou. It was unknown whether she felt relieved or disappointed, but she still went up and greeted Jiang Changxi.
"Sister Jiang, good evening." Zhuang Xinmu smiled politely.
"Don't stand on ceremony. I like no one but young and beautiful girls." Jiang Chang touched the face of Jiang Changxi with her hand.
"Thank you all the same for your treat." Zhuang Xinmu blushed instantly.
"You are welcome. Let's go, young beauty." Jiang Changxi behaved like a female rogue.
"Sister Jiang is also so beautiful." Zhuang Xinmu complimented her, too.
Women's friendship took place very quickly, especially when Jiang Changxi had designed that. Even if her behavior was exaggerated, it anyhow narrowed their distance. When they got seated in Yuan Zhou's restaurant, they had been very good friends.
Zhuang Xinmu was merely a clerk while Jiang Changxi became a general director through her struggle. While facing her, Zhuang Xinmu admired and respect her very much.
Besides, she even felt proud of Jiang Changxi approaching her in this way.
Seeing that her purpose achieved, Jiang Changxi also began to signal to Yuan Zhou.
The signal of the two people was to order the dishes.
"Boss Yuan, take my order, please," said Jiang Changxi generously.
"You haven't been here for some days. Boss Yuan has served a new dish. It's said to be very delicious." While ordering the dishes, Jiang Changxi talked with Zhuang Xinmu.
"Um. Boss Yuan's craftsmanship is always incomparable." Zhuang Xinmu suddenly thought of Wu Zhou and didn't seem to be in a good mood.
"Two servings of Frog Cake." Jiang Changxi directly ordered.
"One serving for each of you?" Yuan Zhou asked dutifully.
"No. I want two servings alone." Jiang Changxi said seriously.
"I'm sorry. According to my rules, everyone can only order one serving for each meal." Yuan Zhou said solemnly.
"Have you forgotten the rules since you haven't been here for the recent few days? When can the customers here order two servings at a time?" Wu Hai mocked Jiang Changxi loudly.
"I don't care. I just want to eat two servings. Anyhow, I'm a regular customer." Jiang Changxi said earnestly.
"According to the rules, you can't." Yuan Zhou shook his head.
"Sister Jiang, Boss Yuan does have this rule. What about you eat mine?" Seeing many customers looking at them, Zhuang Xinmu stopped Jiang Changxi and said with embarrassment.
"Yours is yours. I just want to eat two servings today." Jiang Changxi shook her head and refused.
"But..." Zhuang Xinmu still wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Jiang Changxi.
"What if I want to eat two servings of the Frog Cake?" Jiang Changxi patted on her own chest and asked seriously.
"Sorry. It's not allowed in my restaurant." Yuan Zhou likewise answered earnestly.
"Are you sure." Jiang Changxi continued asking toughly.
"Yes." Yuan Zhou nodded his head.
"Alright. One serving, please." Jiang Changxi instantly admitted defeat.
"Hoo..." Zhuang Xinmu let out a sigh of relief. It would be quite shameful to be driven out. Luckily, Jiang Changxi didn't insist anymore.
"Please wait a moment." Yuan Zhou nodded his head and then went back.
"It seems that I have acted quite well and there isn't any problem. Fortunately, I'm in the cooking circle, but too bad there is now a movie king missing." Yuan Zhou looked at Zhuang Xinmu that became relieved from the former embarrassment and then thought complacently.
That's right. This play was specially acted just for Zhuang Xinmu.
"Are you frightened? Boss Yuan is nothing but an inflexible and stubborn boss. If not for him having a wonderful cooking ability, God knows what his business will be." Jiang Changxi looked at Zhuang Xinmu and said that.
"Boss Yuan is adhering to his principles. Nowadays, there are less and less people who believed in principles rather than the money. This kind of foolishness is quite lovable." Zhuang Xinmu said.
"It's good as long as you feel the foolishness is lovable." Jiang Changxi's words meant more than she said.
Zhuang Xinmu, "..."
Chapter 446: Persistence
Translator: Xiong_Guoqi Editor: DesTheSloth
There was something else contained in Jiang Changxi's sentence, but Zhuang Xinmu wasn't sure whom she was talking about.
"If you feel that foolishness is lovable, why did you still quarrel with him?" Jiang Changxi asked.
"I know he's also such kind of person." There were only a bitter smile and a look of pampering on Zhuang Xinmu's beautiful face.
"Then how do you feel?" Jiang Changxi asked Zhuang Xinmu seriously while looking at her.
"I have been with him for so long time and I know from the very beginning that he is pretty stubborn and doesn't know the way of the world. But what can I do?" Zhuang Xinmu revealed a helpless manner in his tone.
"Everyone is different." Jiang Changxi nodded his head.
"I know there's nothing bad about this kind of person. But the society needs smooth and sophisticated people more." Zhuang Xinmu sighed.
"It's better for a man to be smooth and sophisticated. Can you think of anybody as stubborn as Boss Yuan in this society?" Jiang Changxi suddenly said loudly.
"Why isn't it acceptable for one to eat two servings at a time? It's our own business whether to waste food or not. But he surprisingly made a rule that anyone that wastes food will be blacklisted. He's simply a fool for not making money sent to him." Jiang Changxi pointed at Yuan Zhou and said.
"This is my rule." Yuan Zhou was quite earnest when he said that.
"Then you are a fool." Jiang Changxi nodded her head conclusively.
Yet, other customers at the side saw something from the scene. They saw Yuan Zhou just staying silent and smile kindly even when he was scolded as a foolish person.
"However, I think persistence isn't necessarily bad. Perhaps just because of that, Boss Yuan can cook so well." After Jiang Changxi ridiculed Yuan Zhou, she turned her head and said to Zhuang Xinmu.
"Right. Persistence might be good." Zhuang Xinmu was slightly absent-minded as she obviously thought of something.
Instead of interrupting her, Jiang Changxi just looked at silently.
In just a few minutes, Zhuang Xinmu came to herself. She took a look at Jiang Changxi in embarrassment and then said, "Thank you, Sister Jiang."
"Boss Yuan, I didn't order the dishes. If I leave now, will you think I waste food and blacklist me?" Zhuang Xinmu suddenly stood up and asked Yuan Zhou before she turned around.
"No, I won't do that." Yuan Zhou nodded his head.
"Good." After saying that, Zhuang Xinmu left there with quick steps.
Once she got out of the restaurant, Zhuang Xinmu dialed that familiar phone number.
"Hey. It's the dinner time, but I still haven't eaten dinner. Why don't you treat me to a western-style meal, the kind that's very romantic?" Once the phone was put through, Zhuang Xinmu said immediately.
"Okay, okay, okay. I can treat you for my whole life. Where are you? I'll come to pick you up." Wu Zhou immediately answered.
Then, the couple of lovers started to have a sweet talk and flaunt their relationship.
In the restaurant, everyone became delighted and started the daily jokes, again.
"I have never thought you had such a kind-hearted side." Wu Hai began to ridicule Jiang Changxi while looking at her.
"Of course. This female celestial is a person of many faces. Do you want to try?" Jiang Changxi was quite sharp-tongued when she ridiculed Wu Hai.
"No, I don't have the luck to enjoy it." Wu Hai refused her right away.
"So this Boss Yuan who have behaved so perfectly, what reward do you want?" Jiang Changxi looked at Yuan Zhou with her watery eyes.
"No need. I was just telling the truth." Yuan Zhou refused her bluntly.
The way he talked was as if to say, "Don't even think of making me forget that you haven't paid for the Frog Cakes."
"What an idiot that lacks the sense of romance!" Jiang Changxi supported her forehead with her hand.
"Thanks for coming." Yuan Zhou pointed at the menu and then said.
"I have made the bank transfer. I won't run away from my debts." Jiang Changxi almost wanted to beat him.
Leaving reality aside, even if it was in a novel, when a beautiful female general director was in front of a man, shouldn't he directly push her down?
Only Yuan Zhou revealed a manner of "you are plotting to murder me," in front of a beauty.
When it was 10:00 p.m. again, the program, Folk Talent, of Chengdu TV started to broadcast on time.
Those who waited by the TV were not only the foodies but also the middle-aged people that enjoy the folk artists, including lonely old people, naturally.
The current popularity of the program could be seen. However, the program was getting more and more popular due to the trailer broadcasted last time.
After all, it was a world dominated by foodies and those who pursued good appearance only.
Yuan Zhou happened to hold both advantages so, of course, he was popular among the audiences.
"Hello, everyone. This is the Folk Talent. It's so nice to see you again." The sunny and handsome appearance of Presenter Lu appeared on TV.
"We have read our audiences' letters ever since the episode of Boss Yuan sculpting was broadcasted last time. In response to your request, we came to Yuan Zhou's restaurant, again." As soon as Presenter Lu turned around, the audiences saw the door of Yuan Zhou's restaurant without the shop sign behind him.
The sunshine was bright when Presenter Lu arrived here for the filming. And the sun rays happened to fall on Yuan Zhou's body.
The warm and golden sunshine collided with Yuan Zhou's solemn and aloof temperament, which made Yuan Zhou's aura surpass Presenter Lu instantly.
"What the f*ck! He's merely a chef. Is it really necessary to be so handsome?" A young man in front of the television immediately let out a cry.
Just after he ridiculed, he saw Yuan Zhou nod to the camera indifferently, again.
"Tsk. Even a chef is so handsome now! What shall I, a white-collar elite, do?" The young man was also a foodie. Although he ridiculed Yuan Zhou, he was likewise waiting to see the delicacy to be displayed later.
"What is he wearing? It does not seem to be a chef's uniform." An old man that was watching TV didn't quite understand.
"It's the informal dress of the Han clothing. It's very easy and convenient to wear." His granddaughter explained to him.
"It's so rare that you, little girl, would watch TV with us." The grandpa looked at his granddaughter and joked with her.
"Aha, it's because this program is awesome." The little girl was a little shy.
She can't say that she watched this program because of the delicious food and Yuan Zhou's handsome face.
"Um, yes. My granddaughter is always right." The grandpa nodded his head smilingly.
Presenter Lu was asking Yuan Zhou what he prepared to cook on the program.
"One is Jinling Grass and the other is Sautéed Vermicelli with Spicy Minced Pork." Yuan Zhou answered peacefully.
While speaking of that on TV, Yuan Zhou appeared quite peaceful except for his influential aura and his strong sense of existence.
Only Presenter Lu on site knew how much pressure he had while facing Yuan Zhou.
However, that was what made the audiences feel that Yuan Zhou was a genuine chef who turned cooking into an art rather than a chef that purely had some cooking skills.
"Boss Yuan looks more attractive on TV." The girl thought inwardly.
Without moving in the first episode, Yuan Zhou was judged by others to be a craftsman that had inherited the ancient skills. In this episode, however, Yuan Zhou was like a master-level artist.
Each dish gained vitality and a sense of art in Yuan Zhou's hands.
At the end of the episode, however, a hint of dry humor was added into the program. Of course, that all benefited from the question that Yuan Zhou specially asked Presenter to add.
"Boss Yuan, what will you say if you had to give a reason why people come here for meals?" With a cunning smile on the face, Presenter Lu asked especially.
Just when the audiences in front of televisions all guessed it might be his craftsmanship or something else, Yuan Zhou uttered.
"Because the boss is handsome; I'm handsome; I myself is handsome." Yuan Zhou said primly and immodestly.
His tone was filled with"It should have been obvious anyway."