Rebirth 07: Starting with Saving a Bankrupt Restaurant

"What's the difference between this garlic crayfish and the spicy crayfish?"

The diner looked at the "spicy/garlic" option following the crayfish section on the menu and asked.

"The difference is quite significant. The garlic sauce isn't as spicy, but the garlic flavor is much stronger."

"Is this your first time eating crayfish?" Shi Ling asked.

The diner nodded, his tone somewhat helpless: "I wanted to eat some a couple of days ago, but they were all sold out when I came. Your crayfish are so popular! I don't think I came that late, how come they're all gone in a flash?"

"The crayfish at the restaurant has indeed been selling quite well recently, but we'll start increasing the quantity in a few days," Shi Ling explained.

"If you like spicy food, you can try the spicy crayfish first. As for the garlic sauce, although it uses a lot of garlic, it doesn't have the spiciness of garlic. It's just a fragrance that adds some flavor."

Shi Ling tried her best to recall the taste of the garlic crayfish from lunchtime, and then tried to organize her words to arouse the diners' interest.

After hearing what Shi Ling said, the diners also had their own thoughts.

I can't eat spicy food, and I don't really like garlic; I also dislike its pungent taste.

But since the staff said that this garlic crayfish doesn't have the spiciness of garlic, I'll give it a try.

I won't order too much; if it's delicious, I'll come again next time.

"Then let's have half a pound of garlic crayfish. And a bowl of braised pork and potato rice, and please bring us two small bowls as well."

For two people, half a pound of crayfish plus a bowl of braised pork and potato rice is enough. The reason why diners ask for two small bowls is that they want to share the rice.

This is also common in restaurants.

"Okay." Shi Ling nodded.

When the garlic crayfish arrived, the aroma of garlic was irresistible.

"It smells pretty good," a diner remarked.

After saying that, they began to taste it.

After tasting the flavor, he leaned back slightly.

The diners were surprised to find that the garlic sauce was so delicious, just as the restaurant staff had said, with absolutely no pungent garlic flavor.

After trying this crayfish, I understood why so many diners choose it; it's not just blindly following the trend.

These crayfish were really delicious; for a moment I even regretted ordering only half a pound instead of a full pound.

"What do you think?" the diner asked his companion.

However, his companion just kept his head down and ate silently, without saying a word, and then nodded perfunctorily.

Seeing this, the diners said no more and began to enjoy their meal.

As a result, the two were so focused on eating crayfish that they completely forgot about the braised pork and potato rice bowl.

The crayfish were all eaten, but the rice bowl was cold.

However, the diners had a clever idea in this situation, since the crayfish were eaten quickly and the soup was still warm.

Simply pour the crayfish broth directly over the rice.

To be honest, this rice bowl has a unique flavor after adding the garlic crayfish broth, adding a touch of garlic and seafood aroma to the original.

"I think the deliciousness of this crayfish actually comes from the broth."

"I could eat two big bowls of white rice with this sauce alone."

He then scooped up another large mouthful of rice and put it in his mouth.

The diners ate their fill and burped, rubbing their stomachs before struggling to stand up.

I was so full from eating.

To be honest, this garlic crayfish really overturned my understanding; I never expected the garlic flavor to be so good.

The garlic crayfish that was launched in the evening was a huge hit, even though this flavor was only available for half an evening.

Even though business is booming at night, and with the addition of new products, everyone is still able to manage thanks to Shi Ling's presence.

The person who has the most direct impression is Shi Ying. Shan Wei is slow in doing things and not very careful.

Often, Shi Ying would see through things but not say anything. She would quietly clean and tidy up any areas that weren't properly cleaned afterward.

With Shi Ling joining the restaurant, Shi Ying no longer needed to worry about these things, and the entire front hall was divided equally between the two of them.

However, because she was worried about her sister's health, Shi Ying would slightly increase the speed.

The cleaning time was much faster than before, as Shi Ling is a hardworking and quick person.

After closing time at night.

"How was it? Did you get used to it on the first day?"

Zhou Wen asked proactively, also because he was worried that Shi Ling might not be adjusting well on her first day.

I had some health issues recently, and the workload at the restaurant is quite heavy, so I was worried that I might not be able to handle it all at once.

Shi Ling shook her head, indicating that there was no problem.

Then she smiled and said, "It's easier than working in the factory."

Firstly, in terms of time, the working hours at the restaurant are one or two hours shorter than when I worked in the factory.

Then there's the temperature environment.

Winter is fine, as long as you wear thicker clothes, but summer is obviously different.

Ordinary factories don't have air conditioning at all, only fans.

Moreover, as the line leader, Shi Ling has to go up and down the stairs every day, which is extremely tiring and hot.

There are also other miscellaneous aspects such as the factory smell and noise.

In comparison, working in a restaurant is much better.

Of course, the most important issue, the salary, is also very satisfactory.

"I've adapted. After all, I've done it for quite a while before."

"If you feel unwell, just say so," Zhou Wen said.

"Please sit for a little while longer, I'll go get you some food now."

Since Shi Ling had no problems, Zhou Wen was relieved. After speaking, he stood up and went to the kitchen to prepare food for everyone.

After Zhou Wen left, Shi Ying looked at her sister with some concern.

This left Shi Ling somewhat amused and exasperated, and she smiled helplessly:

"It's really nothing, I'm not a frail or sickly person."

"Sis, if you feel unwell, please tell me."

Shi Ling nodded, feeling warm inside from the concern shown by her boss and sister.

After finishing his meal and everyone left, Zhou Wen leaned back in his chair and began to ponder things.

Today felt more relaxed than usual.

Zhou Wen had also made up his mind about the matter of alcohol.

The profit margin on alcoholic beverages is actually quite high; the gross profit per bottle is usually a few cents.

Zhou Wen also made up his mind to find some time to contact Li Chengjun and bring the wine along with the drinks next time he came to the restaurant.

There's also the matter of wholesale crayfish.