Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 228 The kitchen is safe, but the front of house is in chaos.

While processing the green beans, Gu Yang stood behind Zhou Ye.

His chest was almost pressed against her back, and his hands gently covered hers.

“First, pinch off both ends like this,” he said in a low, patient voice, “then tear off the old tendons in this direction.”

Zhou Ye's ears turned slightly red, but his hands remained meticulous in their movements.

She cleaned the green beans thoroughly, following the method taught by Gu Yang.

"Finally, cut it diagonally into sections," Gu Yang continued to instruct, "You should hold your fingers like this, and cut the knife at a 45-degree angle."

The green beans were transformed into neat, slanted segments in the hands of the two people, each segment being remarkably consistent in length.

Su Youpeng stared wide-eyed: "Yesterday I taught her how to cut green peppers, and she almost split the cutting board in two."

What shocked the kitchen trio the most was the unspoken cooperation between the two.

Gu Yang had just reached for the condiment area when Zhou Ye handed him the fermented bean paste.

A few beads of sweat had just appeared on his forehead when she gently wiped them away with a tissue.

He needed a high flame when he cooked, and before he even opened his mouth, Zhou Ye had already adjusted the heat.

"Did they install telepathy devices?" Wang Junkai asked in a low voice.

Bai Ju shook his head: "No, this is even more terrifying than telepathy. It's an instinctive reaction formed from long-term interaction."

Su Youpeng suddenly had a look of realization: "I understand!"

"Understand what?" the two young men asked in unison.

“It’s not that Zhou Ye doesn’t know how to help,” Su Youpeng said solemnly, “it’s that we don’t know how to teach!”

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Two people: "..."

Before the evening rush hour, the three kitchen staff squatted in the storage room and had a deep reflection.

Wang Junkai hugged his knees: "So it's because we didn't teach well enough?"

Bai Ju shook his head: "No, it's just that Zhou Ye only wants to listen to Gu Yang."

Su Youpeng summarized: "This explains why it's like a disaster movie when she helps us, and like a food documentary when she helps Gu Yang."

The three of them sighed at the same time.

Through the glass door, they could see Zhou Ye standing on tiptoe to tie an apron for Gu Yang. The two were talking about something, and Gu Yang reached out and ruffled her hair, his eyes so tender they could melt.

"Should we consider changing the kitchen?" Wang Junkai asked sincerely.

"Isn't this a dating reality show?"

"..."

The restaurant officially opened for business in the evening.

With Gu Yang's addition, the efficiency of the kitchen has improved significantly.

The four men worked together seamlessly, and Zhou Ye no longer made things worse; instead, he became Gu Yang's capable assistant.

The kitchen was filled with the sounds of spatulas flying and the aroma of food wafting through the air, making the atmosphere much more relaxed.

While stirring the vegetables in the pan, Su Youpeng teased, "Gu Yang, your cooking skills are pretty good. I've never heard of you being able to cook before."

Gu Yang didn't even look up, his hands still moving: "I never had the chance to show it before."

Wang Junkai laughed and replied, "Then the kitchen will be handed over to Brother Gu from now on?"

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow: "Okay, remember to settle my salary."

Everyone laughed.

The kitchen was filled with joy, but the front of the house was in complete chaos.

Zhang Jingyi took the order form and walked into the kitchen, standing next to Gu Yang. Her voice was soft but clear and articulate:

"Table 3, one serving of shredded pork with garlic sauce, slightly spicy; one serving of stir-fried green beans, less oil; one serving of tomato and egg soup, no scallions."

Gu Yang nodded: "Received."

Zhang Jingyi didn't leave, but continued to add: "The guest is an elderly French lady with bad teeth, so the green beans can be cooked a little softer."

Gu Yang glanced at her: "Okay, I'll be careful."

Zhang Jingyi then turned and left, satisfied. However, this was just the beginning.

For every subsequent order, Zhang Jingyi would personally run into the kitchen, stand beside Gu Yang, and repeat the customer's request word for word, even emphasizing details like "add less salt" three times.

She didn't even glance at the dishes that Su Youpeng, Wang Junkai, and Bai Jugang had prepared.

Little Swallow was running around like crazy in the front hall, her voice practically hoarse: "Zhang Jingyi! Add another serving of rice to table number 3!"

Zhang Jingyi didn't even turn her head: "Wait a minute, Sister Wei, let me help President Gu serve the dishes first, he's too busy!"

Little Swallow: "???"

She took a deep breath and ran to the kitchen to get the rice, only to almost bump into Zhang Jingyi, who was holding a plate of freshly cooked shredded pork with garlic sauce and looking very devout.

Little Swallow sighed, "Girl, can't you be this attentive to the other dishes too?"

Zhang Jingyi blinked, looking completely innocent: "I treat everyone equally..."

Little Swallow: "..."

This show can't be filmed!
Tian Xiwei stood in front of the bar, absentmindedly preparing milk tea.

Her gaze kept drifting towards the kitchen, her nose twitching slightly as she inhaled the aroma wafting through the air.

"Gu Yang's cooking... must be incredibly delicious..."

She muttered to herself, her movements becoming slower and slower.

Finally, she couldn't resist any longer, put the milk tea cup on the counter, and slipped into the kitchen.

"Director Gu!" She leaned closer to the stove, her eyes sparkling. "Would you like me to taste this stir-fried green beans for you?"

Zhou Ye immediately stood in front of her, like a puppy guarding its food: "No need! The taste is fine, you go back and make milk tea!"

Tian Xiwei persisted, "What if it's too salty? It's safer to try it!"

Zhou Ye glared at her: "You've already 'tried' three dishes!"

Tian Xiwei said confidently, "That's different! This is a new dish!"

The two were locked in a stalemate, and Gu Yang, caught in the middle, sighed helplessly.

“Xiao Tian,” he began, “your milk tea stall is deserted.”

Tian Xiwei pouted: "Let Zhou Ye go! She clearly drew the task of making milk tea, and I'm the one helping in the kitchen! Let's switch back!"

Zhou Ye exploded: "Who wants to switch with you! I'm perfectly fine here!"

"And why didn't you change before? Now that Gu Yang is here, you want to change!"

"What's it to you? I want to change it now!"

"Dream on! Tian Dabing!"

"Bald Qiang, don't think I won't beat you up just because Gu Yang is here!"

"Xiaoyangzi, look at her! When you're not here, she's always bullying me!"

"I don't!"

"You have it!"

"Then don't stop me from trying the dishes!"

"Don't even think about it!"

The two nearly came to blows in the kitchen as they argued back and forth.

The cameramen looked at each other, wondering if these people knew they were being filmed.
Don't they know they're celebrities?
Other celebrities are trying to hide their true selves, but you guys are just letting loose here?
Won't this be heavily edited in post-production?
Gu Yang rubbed his temples, then suddenly picked up a small dish of green beans and shoved it into Tian Xiwei's hand: "Here, stop making noise."

Tian Xiwei's face immediately lit up with a smile: "Thank you, Director Gu!"

Zhou Ye was so angry she jumped up and down: "Gu Yang! You're being unfair!"

Gu Yang calmly stuffed a piece of meat into her mouth as well: "Shut up and get to work."

Zhou Ye: "...Ugh!"

She chewed the meat with her cheeks puffed out, glaring at Tian Xiwei as she reluctantly returned to her post.

Tian Xiwei left triumphantly with the green beans, and made a face at Zhou Ye before leaving.

(End of this chapter)