The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 529 Qin Lang was rejected?

"any solution?"

Upon hearing Qin Lang's words, Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian immediately adopted an attentive listening posture, their faces full of curiosity.

“We’re looking for restaurants to partner with.” Qin Lang slowly put down the promotional brochure, a profound and inscrutable expression on his face.

"Looking for restaurant collaborations?" Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian were both taken aback, not understanding what he meant.

"There's a saying that goes, 'Even the best wine needs advertising.' Even if our cooking skills are excellent, it's not easy to quickly gain a hundred signatures and approvals through word of mouth, after all... the moment of indulgence is only one day."

"This timeframe is so short that it's almost impossible to generate a word-of-mouth effect."

Qin Lang paused slightly, "Therefore, we need a more stable customer base to ensure that enough people can enjoy our food."

"And restaurants, especially those that are very popular, are the best choice. Their customer base is relatively stable, which can guarantee that there are enough people."

“That should be enough customer traffic,” Zhao Qian said thoughtfully. “But how do we get the restaurant to agree to let customers try our food?”

"This relates to the cooperation I just mentioned." Qin Lang smiled. "It would be difficult to explain the details in a short time."

"How about we try it out ourselves?"

"Okay!" Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian nodded at the same time.

They were also very curious about what Qin Lang planned to do.

With the food festival just around the corner, the three of them didn't delay. After putting away their luggage and settling in, they reunited in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel.

"I just checked." Qin Lang waved the search page on his phone. "The hotel with the highest ratings and best business in Guanling City is called 'Wei Ji Xian'."

His expression turned somewhat strange when the name was mentioned.

The restaurant's name is exactly the same as the famous soy sauce brand from my previous life.

However, this brand doesn't exist in this world, so Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian are destined to never understand Qin Lang's strange feelings at this moment.

"You're planning to collaborate with Weijixian Restaurant?" Cao Dongdong couldn't help but give Qin Lang a thumbs up. "As expected of you, you pick the best right away."

"Why not give it a try?" Qin Lang smiled.

The Wei Ji Xian restaurant is not far from their hotel; they don't even need to take a taxi, as it's only a ten-minute walk away.

Ten minutes later, the three arrived at a magnificent standalone restaurant.

"Wow!" Zhao Qian couldn't help but exclaim when she saw the luxurious and grand restaurant. "I heard that rents in Guanling City, especially in the coastal areas, are extremely high. The owner of this restaurant must be very rich."

"After all, it's the number one restaurant in Guanling City." Qin Lang's eyes showed a hint of anticipation as he strode into the restaurant.

As soon as we entered, two waiters in fitted uniforms greeted us with smiles, "Welcome to Wei Ji Xian, our three distinguished guests!"

"Would you like to sit in the main hall or in a private room?"

"No." Qin Lang shook his head, looked around at the restaurant's interior, and then asked, "Could I see your manager?"

“I want to talk to him about cooperation.” “This…” One of the waiters was stunned for a moment, but when he saw Danbao and Lala flying around Qin Lang, he realized that Qin Lang was the Imperial Chef and did not dare to be negligent.

"Please wait a moment, I'll contact the manager right away."

With that, he turned and walked away quickly. Another waiter, his smile unchanged, settled the three of them in the waiting area and soon brought them three cups of tea.

Qin Lang took a casual sip. The tea was neither too hot nor too cold; the temperature was just right, allowing the full aroma of the tea to be released. The tea leaves were also not ordinary; the aroma was rich and refreshing, with a faint hint of orchid fragrance.

The attention to detail in what was served as a simple cup of tea to guests further enhanced Qin Lang's opinion of the shop.

There's a reason why Wei Ji Xian Restaurant has become the number one restaurant in Guanling City.

The three didn't have to wait long. Soon, the waiter who had just left returned with a woman with exquisite makeup. The woman was about thirty years old, wearing a professional suit, and had a smile on her face. However, a closer look at her words, actions, and clothing revealed her meticulous and efficient work style.

"You three have been waiting for a while." The woman carefully sized up Qin Lang and his companions, then smiled and sat down on the other chair next to them. "May I ask, what kind of cooperation do you want to discuss with our Wei Ji Xian Restaurant?"

"What is your surname, Manager?" Qin Lang asked with a smile.

"No need for formalities, my surname is Zhou," the woman said with a smile.

"Yes, Manager Zhou, it's like this." Qin Lang paused slightly, "The Guanling Food Festival is in two days, I'm sure you know about it."

"As a local of Guanling City, I would naturally pay attention to such a big event." Manager Zhou chuckled, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"So, the three of you have come here because your purpose is related to the food festival?"

"Yes." Qin Lang nodded slightly. "Since Manager Zhou knows about the food festival, he should also know the rules for Enjoying the Moment, right?"

"To be honest, the three of us are chefs from out of town, and we don't have any local following, so we'd like to leverage your restaurant's popularity..."

“I’m afraid that’s not appropriate.” Manager Zhou’s smile faded slightly. “Cooperation should be a win-win situation, but frankly, I don’t see any benefit for our Weijixian Restaurant in this matter.”

"Manager Zhou, don't worry." Qin Lang's expression remained unchanged. "On the day of the 'Enjoy the Moment,' the entire catering industry will likely be affected, since most chefs participating in the food festival will choose to set up stalls or other street-side displays to showcase their food."

"If your restaurant announces that it also has chefs participating in the food festival, it will likely attract some customers, ride the wave of the food festival, and reduce the negative impact."

"Besides, I'm confident in my cooking skills. If you have any doubts, we can have a taste test first..."

"No need." Manager Zhou's smile vanished completely, his expression turning calm, and he exuded an aloof air. "This gentleman may not be familiar with our restaurant."

"Weijixian Restaurant operates on a reservation system, and the vast majority of our customers make reservations in advance, so the food festival has almost no impact on us."

"At the same time, our restaurant has strict requirements for every dish presented to our customers. Not just any dish can be served to our guests."

At this point, Manager Zhou picked up the tea in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.

"I'm sorry, I have to decline your offer."

"Alright, sorry to bother you." Qin Lang sighed slightly and stood up.

Cao Dongdong and Zhao Qian followed him out of the Weijixian Restaurant. Cao Dongdong's face immediately showed a strange smile. "You rascal, even you get rejected sometimes."

(End of this chapter)