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Chapter 265 Tit for tat
All four of them were very satisfied with the meal. Lin Mo, being the chef, prepared some food for himself in the kitchen, ate a couple of bites after sitting down, and then put down his chopsticks.

After all, he wasn't really treating us to a meal today, so naturally we won't eat much.

Even though he really liked the food he made and was amazed when he tasted it, his resistance to it was much higher than the others.

There were five people in the private room. Lin Mo was brewing tea, and his movements were so smooth and graceful that it was a pleasure to watch.

Although his basic tea ceremony skills were not high, they had helped him a lot, especially when interacting with older people, as his tea-making ability certainly added points.

Ms. Jiang and her husband, along with Liu Ruyan, all wore expressions of reminiscence, as the delicious feast they had just enjoyed had truly made them reluctant to leave.

As for Miss Yuan, she was slumped in a chair, her head tilted back, patting her belly with her hand. Her little belly was round and she was rolling her eyes.

It was obvious that the baby had been overstuffed; it was the first time Lin Mo had ever seen Miss Yuan's belly so swollen.

You know, back when they were working, Miss Yuan ate more than him at every meal. Despite her small stature, her stomach was like a bottomless pit.

So, in his eyes, Miss Yuan's appetite was like her dress—how much she could hold was a mystery. Today, she had only just reached her limit.

It has to be said that Miss Yuan can really eat a lot. Although the dishes on the table were not large in quantity, a considerable portion of them ended up in her stomach.

Although Liu Ruyan and Ms. Jiang were enjoying the food, they didn't eat much. Firstly, they had small appetites, and secondly, they wanted to maintain their figures. Old Yuan ate quite a bit, but not as much as Miss Yuan.

"Uncle and Aunt, have some tea and take a rest," Lin Mo handed the tea to the two elders.

He then poured a cup for Liu Ruyan, who was standing next to him. As for Miss Yuan, she probably didn't need tea at the moment, and drinking more would make her choke.

"Hmm~ Xiaolin's tea is still the best, unlike someone who only knows a little bit and knows how to show off," Ms. Jiang said with a veiled remark about her husband.

On the other hand, although Comrade Yuan knew that his tea-brewing skills were not as good as Lin Mo's, he did not focus on that at the moment. Instead, he looked at the tea leaves in the cup with some surprise and said, "Little Lin, your Longjing tea is good. It must be a top-grade tea. I had some stored up before, but I couldn't bear to drink it myself. However, a while ago, when I wasn't paying attention, Yuanyuan stole it all. I was so angry!"

Miss Yuan:
Lin Mo:
Liu Ruyan:
"Uncle Yuan, is it possible that this is your tea?"

Liu Ruyan couldn't help but speak, barely suppressing her laughter.

Comrade Yuan lowered his head and fell silent. He had thought the tea was delicious just now, but now he didn't like it at all and only felt heartache.

Lin Mo was also quite embarrassed. He had brought the tea that Miss Yuan had given him to entertain everyone today, but he hadn't expected to run into the person who gave it to him.

Seeing Lin Mo awkwardly scratching his head, Ms. Jiang burst out laughing: "Hahaha, alright, your own daughter stole it, but you still got to drink it. It's a waste to keep the tea leaves with you. Can you brew it this well yourself?"

Then, looking at Lin Mo, he continued, "Little Lin, I really didn't expect you to be such a good cook. When we arrived, we were quite taken aback by this place. We didn't expect you to cook it yourself. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. You've worked hard today!"

Lin Mo waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this: "I chose this place because even high-end restaurants might not let me into the kitchen. On the contrary, here, I can book the whole place for a small amount of money, and it's convenient for me to cook myself."

"I see. So that explains why you chose such a remote place. I must say, Xiao Mo, you're amazing! Your cooking is better than any restaurant I've ever been to. If I didn't know you hadn't graduated yet, I would have thought you'd met a famous chef," Liu Ruyan said with a smile.

Because there were elders present, she specifically called Lin Mo "Xiao Mo" today, instead of "younger brother".

Hearing this, Lin Mo felt that the time was almost up, and took the opportunity to ask, "Sister Ruyan, do you really think my cooking skills are okay?"

"Of course, why?" Liu Ruyan was taken aback, then asked. Lin Mo's lips curled up slightly: "Do you think the wealthy people in Jiangning would be willing to eat my cooking?"

Upon hearing this, apart from Miss Yuan, the other three were all taken aback, clearly understanding the implied meaning.

Comrade Old Yuan went even further, affirming, "I can't speak for others, but Xiao Lin, your cooking skills are absolutely top-notch. If it were possible, there would be no shortage of people willing to pay a high price to eat here. What? You want to go into the catering industry?"

Everyone present was shrewd; Lin Mo had only made a move, and they had already guessed most of it.

Lin Mo nodded and smiled, "I was thinking that I'll be graduating soon, so I need to find something to do. Also, thanks to my aunt and uncle, I've accumulated some capital recently, so I'm thinking of opening a restaurant."

But I'm still a little unsure about my cooking skills, so I thought I'd like to thank my uncles, aunts, and Sister Ruyan for their opinions.

After all, you're both well-off, experienced, and knowledgeable. If you both think it's good, then I think it has potential.

Hearing this, Ms. Jiang and her husband, along with Liu Ruyan, all nodded. Liu Ruyan, in particular, knew exactly how much money Lin Mo had—over four million yuan. It wasn't a huge amount, but it wasn't a small amount either; it was enough to open a restaurant in Jiangning.

"Yes, but it sounds like you're thinking of going for a high-end private kitchen business?" Liu Ruyan quickly grasped the key point.

Old Yuan was beginning to understand Lin Mo's purpose in visiting his home yesterday, and said with a smile, "With Lin's cooking skills, if he were to open a restaurant, he would definitely have to go for high-end private cuisine, otherwise wouldn't that be a waste?"

"Sister Ruyan and Uncle Yuan are truly insightful. Since my time is limited, I can't possibly spend every day in the kitchen, so I have to take the high-end route, and high prices are inevitable."

Moreover, my plan is to open only one day a week, and not many customers each time, focusing on a boutique approach. I wonder what you two, Uncle Yuan and Sister Ruyan, think?" Lin Mo asked humbly.

If this seemingly absurd idea had been proposed by an ordinary person, Comrade Yuan and Liu Ruyan would definitely have scoffed at it.

What kind of restaurant is so amazing that it's only open one day a week? I could eat anywhere, why would I choose to eat here?

Even if some high-end private restaurants have some special rules, at most they are rules that customers cannot order food at will, that they can only eat what the chef is cooking that day, or that they need to make a reservation and only serve internal staff.

I've never heard of anyone opening their business only one day a week. However, after tasting Lin Mo's cooking, neither of them spoke first. Instead, they both lowered their heads and began to think about it in their minds, and the room fell into a brief silence.

But soon, the two, who also had a keen business sense, discovered a huge business opportunity in this, and their eyes lit up.

“I think we can give it a try, but the restaurant must be located in a good place. Xiao Lin, are you willing to invest? If you are, I will help you open the restaurant, how about that?”

"And you don't need to worry about customers afterward. I have many business partners and friends who can help you with introductions. As long as they've tasted your cooking, even if your restaurant is only open one day a week, you can still make money while lying down," Comrade Yuan said first.

But Liu Ruyan chimed in right after, "Little brother~ as long as you agree, I'll take care of the restaurant address and interior decoration for you for free, how about that? I can also help you introduce customers, and even help with the food supply. You don't need any capital other than the ingredients. If you make a profit, it's yours; if you lose money, it's all on me, how about that?"

“Ruyan, that’s not right of you. I was the one who spoke first,” Comrade Yuan said with a smile, waving his hand.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan remained calm and replied with a smile, "Uncle Yuan, let's talk business. This matter hasn't been settled yet, so we have to compare prices from different suppliers."

The two immediately began to clash.

Lin Mo: ? ? ?
(End of this chapter)