Chapter 486

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

Fang Yuan was holding a tissue wiping the corner of her mouth, and upon hearing Tian Yourong's words she couldn't help but smile: "If you're talking about you going to speak, I'm certainly not going. The rules at Lu Boss's place aren't something that can be casually changed just because you say a few nice words. If he really could be persuaded, why would I have needed to call you over to share a table with me today?"

Tian Yourong's shoulders immediately slumped, her finger poking the tabletop as she said dejectedly: "Then it looks like I can only wait until tomorrow to come eat again……"

She glanced at the Red Braised Pork in front of the diners at the next table who hadn't finished eating yet, and couldn't help but swallow her saliva again.

This Red Braised Pork looks so delicious too! I really want to eat it……

After Tian Yourong finished eating even the last chicken foot on her plate, Fang Yuan then stood up and walked to the side of the counter, looking toward the kitchen. At this moment Lu Feng was holding a cloth wiping the wok.

"Lu Boss, today is really embarrassing. I misunderstood the meaning of that note of yours. I've come to apologize to you."

Earlier when there were many people Fang Yuan was a bit embarrassed. Now there was no one else in front of the counter, so she very sincerely apologized for her misunderstanding of Lu Feng when ordering earlier.

Lu Feng turned his head and smiled at Fang Yuan: "It's fine."

Fang Yuan nodded, then turned sideways and pointed at the price list on the wall, unable to resist saying: "However Lu Boss, this note of yours is indeed written a bit too bluntly. It's very easy to cause misunderstandings among girls."

"Mm, I know."

Lu Feng nodded, indicating he understood.

Fang Yuan stood in place waiting for a long while, but didn't hear Lu Feng follow up with words like "I'll modify it."

Seeing his indifferent appearance as if he didn't intend to change it, Fang Yuan couldn't help but suggest: "Lu Boss, do you want to make this note more tactful? I can help you think of one that can clearly explain your rules while also not causing other girls to misunderstand. What do you think?"

Her words carried a bit of a compensatory meaning toward Lu Feng.

After all, earlier in front of so many people she had caused such a misunderstanding with Lu Feng. Now if she could help him with something, it would also make her own heart feel more comfortable.

The movements in Lu Feng's hands didn't stop; he was still tidying up in the kitchen, merely raising his head to look at Fang Yuan once. His gaze was very gentle: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Miss Fang, but it's not needed."

He felt that writing this note a bit more bluntly lets people understand at a glance, so there's no need for further explanation.

For him, the clearer the rules in the shop, the more peace of mind instead.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan didn't insist further. She smiled and nodded at Lu Feng: "Alright then, I won't disturb you anymore. Lu Boss, see you tomorrow."

After speaking she turned around, preparing to call Tian Yourong beside her to leave together.

But Tian Yourong was lying on the counter, her eyes bright and sparkling as she stared at Lu Feng in the kitchen, saying loudly: "Boss, the food you make here is so delicious, but I heard Yuan Yuan say you only operate for two hours every day. This time is too short, right? So many people still haven't gotten to eat! I suggest you can extend the business hours a bit. For example, operate until ten in the evening. I guarantee your business here will definitely be even better than now!"

Tian Yourong's words voiced the feelings of many diners. Those diners in the hall who hadn't finished eating yet, upon hearing this, all raised their heads and chimed in agreement.

"Exactly, Lu Boss! I rush over every day after getting off work. If I come even a little late I can't make it. Just extend by one or two hours? Even if we wait a bit longer we'd be happy to!"

Lu Feng put down the cloth in his hand and walked out of the kitchen, saying in a very serious tone: "I'm sorry. During this period I actually have other matters to attend to. I don't plan to extend business hours for now, but they will increase in the future. When the time comes, I'll have Xiao Yun notify everyone."

When he said these words today, it could be said he was a bit righteous and confident. Because recently when he goes back in the evening, including when he's in the villa during the day, he hasn't been idle for a single moment.

Those over a thousand culinary books specified by the System Task are still waiting for him to read.

After all, there's a time limit. The System Task won't wait for anyone, and there's no room for negotiation.

The System Reward is also the Cuisine Fragment that Lu Feng wants. He absolutely cannot be careless.

And the current two hours of business hours are also specified by the System.

Exceeding the task time stipulated by the System, the revenue earned from business will be confiscated by the System.

This is something Lu Feng absolutely cannot tolerate.

Deducting his money is just like taking a knife and cutting the flesh off his body.

"Lu Boss, you're the only one busy in this back kitchen. The serving speed must be slow, and you're tired yourself. I suggest you can hire a few more helpers. Let them do the grunt work for you — help you wash vegetables, chop vegetables, and so on. You only need to focus on wielding the wok. This way your serving speed will also be much faster. The queuing diners won't have to wait so long. You'll also be able to sell a lot more every day. And you'll be much more relaxed too. Isn't that killing multiple birds with one stone?"

Tian Yourong self-righteously thought she had seen the flaws in Lu Family Restaurant. Her eyes bright and sparkling, she proposed a suggestion she thought was very reliable.

After she finished speaking she even excitedly added: "If Lu Boss you can't find suitable people, I can recommend a few Master Chefs to you. They've all worked in big restaurants for many years. Their experience is absolutely rich. Guaranteed reliable!"

Only she didn't know that actually Lu Feng's current serving speed isn't slow at all.

Although there's only him busy in the back kitchen, everything is done by him alone.

But on one hand, the Full-Level Culinary Arts provided by the System makes Lu Feng's cooking speed much faster than Master Chefs who've cooked for decades.

On the other hand, the kitchenware bought from the System Mall can also greatly shorten the food cooking time.

Actually Lu Feng's current serving speed is already faster than the combined speed of several chefs in those back kitchens.

Of course, these are all things Tian Yourong doesn't know.

Lu Feng smiled, pointing at the kitchen behind him: "Thank you for your suggestion, but it's not needed. My kitchen here isn't large. Having a few more people come would actually make it more chaotic. And I'm used to doing the kitchen matters alone. How ingredients are handled all have standards I've set myself. Even a slight difference will affect the texture. Having others do it, I also wouldn't be at ease."

Having her suggestions rejected twice in a row, Tian Yourong couldn't help but deliberately put on a straight face, pouting her lips as she said: "Hey, Lu Boss. I'm sincerely doing this for your own good, wanting you to earn more money. You so ruthlessly reject me. It's easy to have no friends like this."

Lu Feng raised an eyebrow, deliberately straightened his waist. His tone carried some teasing: "Won't happen. I'm handsome, and I can cook. And the cooking is this delicious. There are still many people who want to be friends with me."

He said it with a completely smug look, making Tian Yourong unable to hold back a *pfft* of laughter: "Okay okay okay. Boss, you win! I've seen narcissistic ones, but never one as narcissistic as you! What you say makes so much sense I'm actually rendered speechless!"