Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Fighting Back

Translator: Xiong Guoqi Editor: DesTheSloth

Time flew by . The day opening for the neighboring western restaurant, whose name was translated as 'The Best', was getting closer and closer .

The reason why Yuan Zhou was so clear about that was his regular customers would receive an invitation card almost every day .

Every time they received the invitation card, they would have the following conversation with Yuan Zhou .

"Boss Yuan, somebody wants to poach your customers," Ling Hong said primly .

"Really? Poach you?" Yuan Zhou looked at him calmly .

"Of course . Look?" Ling Hong took out the invitation card and showed it in front of Yuan Zhou .

"This is the 410th invitation card that I have seen . They really send a lot to you guys . " Yuan Zhou thought for a while and then brought out a number .

"Aren't you surprised?" The purpose of Ling Hong was just to watch Yuan Zhou get surprised, or at least a little nervous .

But he was disappointed . Yuan Zhou said leisurely to him, "Not after seeing so many . "

"Somebody surprisingly got it ahead of me!" Ling Hong muttered to himself discontentedly .

In the meantime, he threw the invitation card away randomly .

"Please, don't throw trash . " Yuan Zhou looked at the invitation card and then Ling Hong . After that, he said .

"I'm not . I still want to keep it," Ling Hong picked up the invitation card and added .

"Um . Please come over at business hours . " Yuan Zhou checked the time and started to drive him away .

The frequency of such conversations became higher and higher as the day of opening for the neighboring western restaurant got closer .

Even when he saw Wu Hai also holding the invitation, Yuan Zhou was still as calm as before . He even wanted to laugh, "These silly people want to see me become embarrassed and panic-stricken . They are too naive . "

Tortured by the repeated conversations, Yuan Zhou just looked at Wu Hai speechlessly .

"What's the matter?" Yuan Zhou asked habitually .

Just when Wu Hai was about to answer him, Yuan Zhou volunteered, "I'm not interested in the invitation card in your hand . Nor do I have anything to say about it . "

"Me, either . A beautiful girl gave it to me just now . She even knew my name . It seems the art exhibition is very successful . " Wu Hai took a strange look at Yuan Zhou and then nodded the head, in favor of him .

"What does it have anything to do with your art exhibition?" Yuan Zhou asked after an inconspicuous pause . This loathsome Wu Hai gave an answer out of Yuan Zhou's expectations .

"The girl that gave the invitation card to me definitely knew me because of my painting works," Wu Hai said affirmatively .

"It's because of my restaurant . " Yuan Zhou denied Wu Hai's judgement lightly .

"Do you think they came to compete with you?" Wu Hai suddenly reacted and said with an exalted manner .

"I heard of that . " Yuan Zhou nodded his head .

"Terrific . I have to inquire about the craftsmanship of the head chef from that restaurant . " Wu Hai became excited instantly . After walking for two circles, he uttered that and then left quickly .

"I really don't know why you are so happy . " Yuan Zhou felt it rather inexplicable .

On the evening of Sep 30th, Yuan Zhou watched Shen Min leave from the second floor as usual . He then went to wash up and sleep after the pub was closed .

In the neighboring western restaurant called "Masterwork Nonsuch", however, it was brightly lit . The staff were busy doing the cleaning and setting the scene in the lobby . The manager of the restaurant had been recruited through a headhunting service .

With the thick wavy hair hanging off her back obediently, she was actually a plain-looking woman, yet with a fascinating figure . Her name was Liu Ruoyu . She was quite capable and experienced . Therefore, Niu Li appreciated her very much .

"The red carpet of the lobby must be laid on time at 11 o'clock tomorrow, not a single minute earlier or later . " Liu Ruoyu pointed at the dark entrance and said seriously .

"Ok, Manager Liu . All the places including the table corners have all been wiped clean . Can the attendants get off work now?" The supervisor of the lobby said while pointing at the attendants that lined up orderly .

"Yes . They look quite spirited . All of you dress up in your new work clothes tomorrow . If there are any clothes that do not fit, now is your last chance to change them . " Liu Ruoyu nodded her head contently while looking at them .

She indeed had good reasons to feel satisfied . This chain restaurant targeted wealthy customer, therefore even the attendants that were recruited were carefully selected . All the recruitment standards were only slightly lower than those of a luxury store . Similarly, the salary they offered was also the best in the industry .

If you want a horse to run quickly, you naturally have to feed it well .

This could be seen among the attendants that waited at the side, the waiters were all dressed in a waistcoat, a white shirt and suit pants . With a cordial smile on their faces, they looked fairly spirited .

As for the waitresses, they were all wearing the same short skirt, white shirt and waistcoat . Similarly, they had a pretty smile on their faces and their appearances were all above the average .

With the high quality of these attendants, the exquisite decoration of the restaurant and the craftsmanship of the culinary artist, it was really a minute thing to keep the customers .

Of course, this was only the thought of Liu Ruoyu .

"Yes, ma'am . " The attendants answered with one accord loudly and vigorously .

"Get off work now . Tomorrow, be alert and not sluggish . " Thinking of Niu Li's instructions, Liu Ruoyu said again .

"Understood . " The attendants and the lobby supervisor all answered together .

While the lobby things got finished, the kitchen was nevertheless still bustling .

"Are the preparations for the main cuisines tomorrow complete?" Li Li patrolled around the stuff in the kitchen .

"Don't worry . Everything's ready . The daily reserves are also good for now . "I have also confirmed with the suppliers again for those ingredients that need to be sent here tomorrow . " It was the head chef that answered . He well coincided with what people believed chefs to be, an amiable smile on his plump face .

"Um, perfect . Get familiar with the kitchen and afterwards, get off work . " Although he had been told by the head chef that everything was ready, Li Li still inspected all of them one by one .

He was awfully earnest and responsible .

"How many tables are still vacant tomorrow?" Li Li asked Liu Ruoyu that had barely arrived .

"According to the number of the people that have received the invitation cards, there are no vacant seats left . But we can still manage to leave three tables vacant . " Liu Ruoyu turned and opened her notebook and then reported .

"What does that mean?" Li Li knitted his brows .

"That Wu Hai living across the street received the invitation card, but he might not necessarily come, and another one called Ling Hong . Furthermore, there are other candidates that we are unsure of . " Liu Ruoyu said calmly .

"Alright . That's it . " After a nod, Li Li signaled the head chef to inspect the fireproofing installations and prepared to close the door .

Liu Ruoyu was the last to leave . After Li Li left for home, she checked again the layout and cleanliness of everything in the restaurant as well as the door and windows before she left .

On the next early morning, the many and diverse opening ceremonies attracted crowds of passers-by .

Yuan Zhou's restaurant nevertheless still remained the same . When the opening ceremonies ended and the western restaurant officially started to serve customers, the breakfast time of Yuan Zhou's restaurant had already passed . It was the first day of the holiday . The reason why these people got up so early was that the 100 servings of breakfast would have been sold out if they didn't .

With that motivation, they would do their utmost best even if they had to unlock the seals on them .

Therefore, all those that finished their breakfast watched the boisterous opening ceremonies conveniently .

Niu Li spared some time to look at the entrance of Yuan Zhou's restaurant and then was relieved when she saw nothing had change . After all, Yuan Zhou and his restaurant was the biggest variable .

Looking at the crowd of people that surrounded the entrance, she even thought that probably nobody would go to Yuan Zhou's restaurant today .

However, Yuan Zhou was never a man that awaited his doom . Besides, he had absolute confidence with his own craftsmanship . It was the good time to let them know what genuine strength was .

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