The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 172 Field Study Begins

After learning about the on-site study, the members of Polaris Dormitory worked even harder.

Soon it was time for the field study.

Jiang Yan took the notice and arrived at the station, ready to head to his destination.

Of course, before that, they need to meet up with another Far Moon student.

A short while later, a voice carrying a hint of surprise suddenly rang out.

"Jiang Yan! It's you!"

Jiang Yan turned his head at the sound and saw Hojo Miyoko standing not far away.

It is clear that the person who conducted the field study with him was Miyoko Hojo.

So Jiang Yan raised his hand in greeting.

"Oh, it's Hojo-kun. Let's do our best together during the upcoming field study."

"Um!"

Miyoko Hojo nodded emphatically.

After all, Jiang Yan was the winner of the autumn selection.

The three subsequent food battles allowed the trainees to appreciate Jiang Yan's culinary skills.

Hojo Miyoko was really looking forward to being able to conduct on-site research with Jiang Yan.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two then headed together to the first location of their field study.

Soon the two arrived at a Chinese restaurant.

Jiang Yan glanced at the Chinese restaurant in front of him, lost in thought.

"It seems that Totsuki Academy took a lot of consideration when allocating locations for field studies."

Both he and Miyoko Hojo are indeed quite skilled at Chinese cuisine.

Arranging for the two to conduct their first on-site training at a Chinese restaurant was undoubtedly the best choice to suit their expertise, allowing them to apply what they had learned and hone their skills in real-world practice.

However, Jiang Yan was well aware that the on-site study at Totsuki was not simply a matter of learning.

Especially the first place of study.

Rather than saying that students come here to learn skills, it's more accurate to say that Totsuki leverages the students' abilities to help these shops that are struggling with business difficulties.

This is both a way to support these shops and a test of the trainees' practical skills.

Of course, different students will face different situations, and outstanding students will definitely face more challenging situations.

Just as Jiang Yan and Hojo Miyoko stopped to observe, the door of the Chinese restaurant was pushed open, and a middle-aged man with a kind face and wearing a Chinese-style short shirt walked out quickly.

Jiang Yan and Hojo Miyoko had enthusiastic smiles on their faces.

"You two must be the top students from Totsuki Academy! We've been waiting for you!"

The middle-aged man stepped forward and warmly greeted them with his hand.

"You can call me Manager Dahe. I look forward to your guidance and support in managing the store from now on!"

Despite the enthusiasm of the store manager, Miyoko Hojo handled it with ease.

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"I'm Miyoko Hojo. I hope you'll continue to guide me, Manager Taiga. We'll do our best in our work."

Jiang Yan nodded and gave a casual introduction.

"I am Jiang Yan."

After a brief introduction, Manager Dahe quickly led the two into the restaurant.

After entering the store, Jiang Yan observed the situation discreetly.

The restaurant was very clean and tidy. The wooden tables and chairs were spotless, the walls were decorated with Chinese-style ink paintings of landscapes, and the bowls and chopsticks were neatly arranged, all showing the owner's care.

In stark contrast to the cleanliness, the restaurant was nearly empty, with only a handful of customers scattered around, making the spacious storefront appear exceptionally deserted.

It's immediately obvious that this store's business situation is far from ideal.

Having just arrived and with limited information, Jiang Yan didn't say much.

I followed the manager of Dahe Store to familiarize myself with the store environment, kitchen layout, and daily operation procedures.

For the rest of the day, Jiang Yan and Hojo Miyoko devoted themselves entirely to their work at the restaurant, from greeting customers and taking orders to assisting in the kitchen and preparing dishes.

Although a lot of work was done, it wasn't considered particularly busy due to the restaurant's operating conditions.

As the sun set and the day's work came to an end, Jiang Yan had by then figured out the reasons for the store's dismal business.

This Chinese restaurant offers reasonably priced dishes; the chefs in the kitchen are also quite skilled, with proper cooking techniques and seasoning for Chinese cuisine, and the taste is above average.

There are many reasons for the sluggish business, but the most crucial and fatal one is the slow speed of food preparation.

In fast-paced cities, people have limited time to eat, and fast food and simple meals have become the first choice for most office workers and passersby because of their efficiency and convenience.

Many Chinese dishes emphasize slow and meticulous preparation, with stir-frying, stewing, and steaming all requiring a significant amount of time.

Customers often have to wait for a while after ordering, and over time, even if the food tastes good, it can't keep customers who are eager to eat.

Fortunately, because the food tastes good, there are quite a few regular customers with free time, which has slightly improved business.

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After clarifying the issue, Jiang Yan went straight to the store manager of Dahe and frankly told him what he had discovered.

Upon hearing this, Hojo Miyoko's expression turned serious, and her gaze towards Jiang Yan held a hint of approval.

In fact, she had noticed the problem with the efficiency of food preparation during her day's work, but she had not yet sorted it out.

After listening to Jiang Yan's words, the store manager of Dahe looked helpless and sighed heavily.

"To be honest, we already knew about this problem, but that's just how Chinese cuisine is. Many signature dishes have to be stewed and marinated for a long time. If the heat is reduced even slightly, the taste will be completely different. There's really no way to shorten the time."

Although she spoke with a sense of helplessness, the manager of Dahe looked at Jiang Yan with a hint of approval in her eyes.

The students from Far Moon Academy truly lived up to their reputation. In just one day, they saw through the shop's long-standing problem, proving they were no mere charlatans.

Jiang Yan nodded slightly; he could understand the difficulties faced by Store Manager Dahe.

Dishes that require time to prepare can be considered the signature dishes of a restaurant. If they are removed, it would be like losing the soul of the restaurant, and regular customers would be lost as a result.

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Yan spoke.

"It's definitely not feasible to just take out the food that's ready to eat. I have an idea to implement a reservation system."

"For dishes that require time to prepare, we offer an advance reservation service. Based on the reservation information, ingredients can be prepared and pre-processed in advance, which can greatly reduce the waiting time for customers when they arrive at the store."

After Jiang Yan finished explaining his plan, Hojo Miyoko immediately took over the conversation.

"Actually, we can also clearly mark the time-consuming dishes on the menu and specify the estimated waiting time so that customers know in advance, can be mentally prepared, and can avoid dissatisfaction due to waiting."

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After listening to Jiang Yan and Hojo Miyoko's suggestions, Store Manager Taiga's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.

"Yes! Yes! It seems very feasible. I'll make the arrangements right away and try to start a trial run as soon as possible!"

After finalizing the plan, Store Manager Taihe began making adjustments, with Jiang Yan and Hojo Miyoko also helping to optimize the process.

Design appointment reminders and organize menus.

In just three days of adjustment, the once quiet Chinese restaurant has quietly undergone a transformation.

Regular customers save a lot of time by making reservations, so they are naturally more willing to dine here.

New guests can choose their dishes independently by seeing the waiting information on the menu.

The number of customers at the Chinese restaurant gradually increased. Although it was not exactly bustling with customers, it had completely shaken off its previous deserted state.

With a practical solution, Jiang Yan and Hojo Miyoko successfully completed their first field study.

After leaving the Chinese restaurant, Jiang Yan began his second field study session.

Unlike the first session, the second field study was conducted individually.

With the address provided by the academy, Jiang Yan quickly arrived at the location for on-site study on the second floor.

The Western restaurant "Chun Guo Ting".

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Upon seeing this name, Jiang Yan revealed a faint smile.

The head chef of Shunka-tei is Kikuchi Enka, a broad-minded and gentle female chef.

Moreover, his culinary skills are quite good. He was arranged to study at the Spring Orchard, and Jiang Yan felt that he should be able to learn something.

It was midday, and the restaurant was bustling with activity, clearly in its peak business hours.

Jiang Yan raised his hand and pushed open the glass door of Chunguo Pavilion.

As the door hinges turned with a soft click, a rich aroma wafted out—the richness of butter, the freshness of vanilla…

The aroma of grilled meat mingled together.

The restaurant was almost full, with diners chatting quietly and waiters moving about in an orderly fashion.

Upon seeing Jiang Yan enter, a female waitress in uniform with a smile immediately came forward, her steps light and her manner proper.

"Excuse me, did you make an appointment in advance?"

Ogawa Emi bowed slightly and looked at Jiang Yan to ask.

The restaurant was full at the moment, with only reserved seats available for those who had made reservations in advance. Therefore, she needed to confirm the guests' reservation information first.

Jiang Yan glanced at Ogawa Emi and began to explain.

"I'm not here for a meal. I'm Jiang Yan, a student sent by the Far Moon Academy to Chun Guo Ting for field training."

Upon hearing the keywords "field study at Totsuki Academy," a look of understanding flashed in Emi Ogawa's eyes, and her smile became more natural.

"Oh, it's Jiang Yan. I'm Ogawa Megumi."

"Chef Kikuchi has already told us that it is currently peak business hours and the chef is busy in the kitchen and cannot leave for the time being. Please come with me to the rest area and wait for a while."

Jiang Yan had no objection to this, so he followed Ogawa Emi to the store's rest area.

At the same time, he subtly observed the environment and operation of Chun Guo Ting, but no matter how he looked at it, it seemed that there was no room for him to interfere.

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