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

Chen Yuan stood there stunned. The next second, Su Qingxue pushed open the car door, grabbed her bag, jumped out, and ran away without looking back.

Chen Yuan stood frozen in the driver's seat, touching the spot where he had just been kissed, his ears slowly turning red.

"Tsk... He's not a young guy who just started dating, so why is his heart beating so fast? He's so pathetic, really pathetic."

He was cursing himself vehemently.

But as Chen Yuan watched the other person's figure disappear from sight, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn upwards, and he shook his head, revealing a sweet smile.

The only negative effect of this is...

Chen Yuan, who had been single for so long, didn't sleep well all night.

The morning of the second day.

It was just past 11 a.m.

Lin Wanwan then appeared at Chen Yuan's shop.

Lin Wanwan was wearing a beige knitted cardigan, jeans, and white sneakers, without makeup. Her hair was loosely tied up, making her look like an ordinary diner.

She walked to the front desk and said, "Hello, I made a reservation yesterday. Your boss said to give his name when you arrive. My surname is Lin."

The waiter was taken aback, quickly flipped open the notebook beside him, and then realized what was happening, his smile immediately becoming warm.

"You must be Miss Lin. Boss Chen specifically instructed that this way please."

Lin Wanwan was led to a booth near the open kitchen and sat down. Before ordering, she looked around. The glass of the open kitchen was sparkling clean, and she could clearly see what was being done inside.

When the menu was handed over, Lin Wanwan didn't hesitate. Besides the signature dish that Chen Yuan had specially reserved for him, she also ordered a drink, a handmade tofu spring roll, and four or five other specialty dishes.

The waiter took notes of the whole thing and asked in a low voice.

"Hello, would you like me to note down your dietary restrictions?"

"No need, there are no dietary restrictions, just eat normally."

The food was served quite quickly.

Lin Wanwan came here specifically for this limited-edition dish. After the waiter finished his performance, she didn't say anything, but simply nodded slightly.

Once the white mist had dissipated, the lid was slowly lifted.

Fish slices are laid on top of ice plant and crisp lotus root, and the sauce has already seeped in along the texture of the vegetables while we wait.

Moreover, you can smell the unique aroma of passion fruit while waiting.

Lin Wanwan picked up a slice of fish, dipped it in the sauce at the bottom of the bowl, and put it in her mouth. The fish slice was tender and melted in her mouth. The sour, spicy, and fruity flavors unfolded layer by layer on her tongue, with a lingering sweetness from the fish.

She ate slowly, but her expression was very focused.

As you brought out the other dishes one after another, Lin Wanwan would jot down a few notes on her phone after each bite.

After they had almost finished eating, Chen Yuan came out of the kitchen.

He sat down opposite Lin Wanwan: "How is it, Boss Lin? How's my food?"

Lin Wanwan put her phone aside and gently wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue.

"Boss Chen, to be honest, putting aside everything else, the food in your restaurant is truly impeccable. Every single dish tastes delicious."

"Especially this Yunwu Laozhixian (a type of Sichuan-style dish), I have eaten a lot of Laozhixian dishes, some are too sour, some are too spicy, and some have side dishes that don't match the sour and spicy flavor. In short, each has its own reasons."

"But I can tell from your dish that the fish is definitely fresh, caught on the spot. The fish slices are tender and smooth, like tofu, they melt in your mouth, and there's a sweet taste after you finish eating them."

"I don't know about others, but at least for me, this dish with gravy is my favorite and I think it's the best I've ever had."

Lin Wanwan's words were very honest and didn't seem like deliberate flattery, so Chen Yuan accepted them gladly.

"I think no matter what else is going on in a restaurant, the quality of the food is the foundation for its survival. What do you think?"

"On this point, I agree with you."

"Okay, you've finished praising me. Now, Mr. Lin, could you tell me what areas need improvement?"

Lin Wanwan didn't stand on ceremony. She gently tapped her phone and then told Chen Yuan the questions she had written down, one by one.

"First of all, I think it needs to be improved. This is my first time here. I ordered four dishes and a drink. It's impossible for one person to finish it all. The waiter didn't remind me to order less at all."

"I think you really need to train them on this point, because just adding this one sentence can make a big difference in the diners' experience. It's not just about saving them money, but also about preventing food waste."

Chen Yuan nodded and carefully wrote down the suggestion on his phone, intending to pass it on to Zhou Manman later.

After Chen Yuan finished writing, Lin Wanwan continued.

"Another thing is that strict training is essential. The dry ice created a visual effect, but I felt that the waiter's technique of adding water was a bit clumsy. He poured the water too quickly, and the mist rushed out, which could easily choke the customers."

"If the water is poured too slowly, the mist won't come out, and the guests will get impatient, which will affect their experience."

"I noticed that their hands were a bit unsteady when they were doing it, as if they had only been practicing for a few days and were still a little rusty. This job looks simple, but you really have to put in the effort to practice properly."

Chen Yuan made another note.

Lin Wanwan then offered another important suggestion: "Also, I don't know who put the aromatherapy the day before yesterday, but the scent is a bit too strong, which easily mixes with the aroma of the dishes. That's not good."

"My suggestion is to switch to a milder one, or just put it at the entrance and avoid using it inside the store as much as possible. Otherwise, the flavors will easily mix together and look terrible."

Chen Yuan nodded as he took notes.

These may seem like small things, but if they accumulate, they can negatively impact the guest experience.

Therefore, we must pay more attention to these small details, and the opinions put forward by Lin Wanwan are very important.

"Is that all? Is there anything I've missed?"

"That's all. That's about it for the dishes and the process. Actually, I think your restaurant is really quite nice. It's bigger than mine, and the design is better too."

Seeing that Lin Wanwan seemed hesitant to speak, Chen Yuan spoke up.

"What is it? Please tell me."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. Actually, besides genuinely wanting to try your cooking, I also have another selfish reason for coming today: I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Chen Yuan expressed his understanding of the principle of reciprocity.

Seeing that the other party was so agreeable, Lin Wanwan didn't waste any more words and said she would give it a try.

"Boss Chen, you're such a generous and honest person. I'm not the kind of person who talks too much, and I won't beat around the bush either. Let's just say what we have to say."

"My shop has been open for almost three years, and it's been kept going entirely by word of mouth from neighbors and regular customers. I'd like to... borrow your traffic."