I opened a breakfast shop while raising my child, and the school beauty begged me not to sell it any

Lin Wanwan looked left and right, then suddenly seemed to remember something, took out her phone, and compared it with the photos repeatedly before realizing what was going on.

Isn't this Chen Yuan, known as the king of breakfast shops in the area?

That steamed bun guy who's been all over the local lifestyle channel's short video platform lately?

After recognizing the other party's identity, Lin Wanwan's previous mood vanished instantly, replaced by shrewdness.

rub!

I have to try and get some!

Given Chen Yuan's current local popularity, he can easily generate a wave of local traffic for his store by simply posting an update, which will definitely make his business even better.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Wanwan quickly turned around and went back to the kitchen.

He took the two people's order receipts, looked at them carefully, and then quickly tied on his apron.

"Bring them two more dishes; I'll cook them myself."

Since the two of them ordered steak, and it was their first time there, Lin Wanwan didn't know if they had any dietary restrictions.

I originally wanted to serve them the restaurant's signature grilled lamb chops, but I was worried they wouldn't eat lamb.

So I prepared to serve them the red wine braised beef, which has the highest repurchase rate in the store.

This dish was stewed a long time ago, so we can just serve it up later.

She was going to make risotto herself, a traditional dish that he made most often.

First, sauté the chopped onions in butter until fragrant. Then, add the short-grain rice and stir-fry continuously. Add the broth in batches and cook until the rice has absorbed the broth and becomes tender but not overly soft.

Soon, after being carefully plated, the two dishes were ready to be served.

To ensure Chen Yuan had a better dining experience, Lin Wanwan made special instructions to the waiter.

"Just put it up there, don't disturb the guests' conversation or anything."

The waiter carried two plates of food to the table and gently placed them down.

Chen Yuan was taken aback and reached out to stop him.

"Hello, I'm sorry, we don't think we ordered these two dishes."

"Hello sir, this is a complimentary dish specially prepared for you two by the owner. She said she would like you to try her cooking. If it's convenient, it would be even better if you could give her some feedback. Please enjoy your meal."

Chen Yuan and Su Qingxue exchanged a glance, then simultaneously looked up and around.

Su Qingxue couldn't find anyone and couldn't help but laugh as she spoke.

"I never imagined you'd become so famous. People even bring you food when you come to eat."

Chen Yuan shook his head with a smile, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

"Alright, they asked us for our opinions, so this isn't something to be taken for granted. You'd better give it a good try later."

The two of them turned their attention to the two dishes at the same time.

The red wine braised beef broth is rich and glossy red, and the beef is stewed until tender and falls off the bone. It is served on the side with slightly charred carrot chunks.

This risotto is served in a shallow white porcelain plate, topped with some shredded cheese and two fresh basil leaves.

Regardless, the presentation of both dishes was indeed very pleasing to the eye.

Chen Yuan carefully memorized everything, intending to cultivate the restaurant's ability to plate dishes effectively.

Su Qingxue first picked up a spoon and scooped out a spoonful of rice.

The rice grains are smooth on the outside, yet retain a slight chewiness inside, along with the creamy aroma of butter, the savory flavor of cheese, and the rich, mellow flavor of broth—the layers are quite distinct.

"Try it, this risotto is pretty good, it's delicious."

Chen Yuan didn't rush to cook the risotto, but instead took a bite of the red wine stewed beef.

The beef fibers were already tender and melted in the mouth with a gentle touch, and the aroma of meat was accompanied by the taste of red wine, the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes, and the fragrance of rosemary.

Chen Yuan could tell from the first taste that this dish was not pre-made; it must have been stewed long ago.

"Try this, I think this beef stew in red wine is delicious."

Su Qingxue also took a bite, her tone filled with undisguised surprise.

"This beef stew in red wine is really delicious. The cooking time is perfect, and the aroma of red wine is also very good. This dish is quite high-quality, better than the previous ones."

Both of them raved about the stewed beef.

Lin Wanwan hadn't actually gone far, handling her tasks while observing the two men's reactions.

Seeing the expressions on their faces as they ate the two dishes, my heart finally settled down, and a relaxed smile appeared on my face.

"It seems these two dishes suit their tastes very well."

After the two had almost finished eating the two complimentary dishes.

Lin Wanwan knew it was time for her to appear, so she carried two cups of freshly brewed oolong osmanthus tea and walked over gracefully.

"Hello, I'm Lin Wanwan, the manager and head chef of this restaurant. Did you enjoy the two complimentary dishes we just had?"

Chen Yuan nodded immediately: "You're too kind. Both dishes are very good, especially the beef. We both really enjoyed it."

"This is our Osmanthus Oolong Tea. May I have a chat with you two? I'd like to hear your honest thoughts on the dishes in our restaurant."

Chen Yuan glanced at Su Qingxue, and Su Qingxue nodded gently.

"Yes, please have a seat."

After receiving permission, Lin Wanwan put down the osmanthus tea and pulled out a chair to sit down.

Chen Yuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then spoke.

"Since you asked so sincerely, I'll be frank. Well, the names of the first few dishes were quite fancy, and the presentation was indeed beautiful and sophisticated, including dry ice and flower petals. The sense of ceremony was really strong. From my personal point of view, I can't really find anything wrong with them."

"But to be honest, the steak tasted a bit... To be frank, this must be a semi-finished product, right? It was probably marinated and frozen beforehand and delivered, and the restaurant only did the final searing, right?"

Lin Wanwan didn't rush to deny it, but simply nodded lightly.

Chen Yuan didn't expect the other party to be so nice, so he became even bolder and more direct.

"And the asparagus is probably frozen too, right? It tastes a bit different from fresh asparagus, but your restaurant does it pretty well. You really can't tell the difference unless you taste it carefully."

Lin Wanwan laughed and didn't rush to deny it or defend herself, but continued to listen to Chen Yuan's evaluation.

"But the two complimentary dishes were completely different. The red wine braised beef was obviously freshly made, and it tasted excellent."

"And the risotto too, it should also be freshly made, the texture and taste are impeccable."

After Chen Yuan finished speaking, Lin Wanwan remained silent for a few seconds.

"There's nothing we can do about it. The steak and some of the side dishes were indeed made with semi-finished products. It's not that I wanted to cheat, but... you're also in the food service industry, so you should be able to understand me."

"If everything has to be made to order, then I'm afraid our shop won't be able to survive for very long."