Siheyuan: Starting as a Chef Apprentice

While chef Lao Chen was preparing dishes in the kitchen, he said to his assistant Xiao Wang: "Xiao Wang, the quality of the ingredients has been really good recently.

Look at this tofu, it’s fresh, tender and elastic, and the dishes made from it taste completely different.”

Xiao Wang nodded quickly: "Master Chen, it is true.

Thanks to Boss Wang’s efforts, we are now more confident in cooking.”

While Lao Chen was frying the dishes in the pot, he said with emotion: "Yes, Boss Wang has been worrying a lot about the supply of ingredients.

We have to cook well and live up to his hard work."

During this process, Wang Jianye did not forget to maintain close communication with the farmers he cooperated with.

Every once in a while, he would personally visit farmers in Qi County, Tongxu and other places.

At the home of Uncle Li, a bean product supplier in Qi County, Wang Jianye asked with concern: "Uncle Li, how is the bean harvest recently? If you have any difficulties, please tell me."

Uncle Li smiled and said, "Boss Wang, thanks to your cooperation, our family's income has stabilized a lot.

The bean harvest was OK this year, but watering was a little troublesome.”

Wang Jianye thought for a while and said, "Uncle Li, we can find a way to solve the watering problem.

How about I help you contact them and see if we can bring in some more advanced irrigation equipment? This will save you a lot of effort."

Uncle Li said gratefully: "Thank you so much, Boss Wang.

You always think about us, and we will definitely grow good beans with care to ensure that we can provide you with the best bean products. "

In the spice plantations in Tongxu, Wang Jianye also had a pleasant exchange with the farmers.

Brother Zhao, a spice grower, took Wang Jianye's hand and said, "Boss Wang, since we started working with you, our lives have been getting better and better.

It’s these diseases and pests that are sometimes difficult to prevent.”

Wang Jianye listened carefully and said, "Brother Zhao, pests and diseases are indeed a troublesome matter.

I will contact some agricultural experts to see if I can provide training and teach everyone some scientific prevention and control methods.”

Brother Zhao said happily: "That's great.

With your care, we are more motivated to work! "With the stable supply of ingredients, the restaurant has introduced more special dishes, attracting more and more customers to taste them.

There is often a long queue in front of the restaurant, and customers talk about the restaurant's delicious food while waiting.

“The food in this restaurant is really delicious. Not only are the ingredients fresh, but the taste is also very authentic.”

An old customer praised the product to his friend beside him.

Another customer responded: "Yeah, I heard the boss put a lot of thought into ensuring the supply of ingredients.

Just for this reason, this meal is worth it! " Wang Jianye feels extremely gratified and proud as he sees the restaurant's growing prosperity and the stable operation of the food supply chain.

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On Kaifeng's bustling commercial street, the sign of Wang's branch stands prominently. The wooden doors and windows exude a simple and ancient atmosphere, and the red lanterns hanging in front of the door are festive and warm.

Inside the store, carved wooden tables are neatly arranged, and the ink paintings on the wall exude a strong cultural flavor. Diners come and go, laughing and talking constantly, and business is booming.

However, this prosperity has aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of some local catering peers, and a deliberate storm is quietly approaching.

In the early morning, the sun shines through the clouds onto the streets.

Boss Li, the owner of a local old restaurant, had a gloomy face and gathered in a teahouse with several colleagues.

The teahouse was filled with a faint scent of tea, but the atmosphere was so depressing that it made people feel breathless.

"Have you heard? The Wang branch has been very popular recently! A lot of our business has been taken away from us."

Boss Li frowned, jealousy gleaming in his eyes, and tapped the table lightly with his fingers.

"Yes, if this continues, our lives will be difficult."

Boss Zhang next to him echoed, his face full of worry.

At this time, Boss Chen showed a cunning look on his face: "I have an idea, let's unite and spread some rumors, saying that their restaurant's hygiene is not up to standard and the ingredients are problematic.

I just don’t believe they can still have business like this! ” After hearing this, everyone looked at each other, thought for a while and nodded in agreement.

"This is a good idea. It would be best if they could never recover!" Boss Li said viciously, with a barely perceptible sneer on his lips.

Soon, the rumor spread throughout the streets and alleys of Kaifeng City.

"Have you heard? The hygiene of Wang's branch is terrible, and the ingredients are all cheap and inferior!" Passerby A said mysteriously to Passerby B, while gesturing exaggeratedly with his hands.

"Really? That's too scary. I won't dare go there again."

Passerby B opened his eyes wide, his face full of astonishment.

As the rumor spread, the business of Wang's branch was seriously affected.

The bustling scene of the past is no longer there, and the front of the door has become deserted.

Inside the store, the waiters stood listlessly by, looking at the empty hall, their hearts full of worry.

"What can I do? There are fewer and fewer customers."

The young waiter Xiao Li said anxiously to his colleague Xiao Wang, with a hint of panic in his eyes.

"I don't know either. I hope the boss can find a solution."

Xiao Wang sighed helplessly, looking worried.

Wang Jianye sat in his office, looking at the once bustling restaurant now deserted. He felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on his heart, heavy.

“These rumors must have been spread deliberately by someone in an attempt to suppress us.

But I can’t just sit there and wait for death.”

He clenched his fists and his eyes revealed firm determination.

After careful consideration, Wang Jianye decided not to rush to publicly refute the rumors, but to take practical actions to prove the quality of the restaurant.

He took the initiative to contact the Kaifeng Health Department and sincerely invited them to inspect the store.

"Hello, is this the health department? I am Wang Jianye, the owner of the Wang branch.

Recently our store has encountered some rumors saying that the hygiene standards are not up to standard and the ingredients have problems.

I sincerely hope that your department can come to our store for a comprehensive inspection and give us a clean bill of health.”

Wang Jianye said sincerely on the phone, his tone full of anticipation.

The health department staff were moved by Wang Jianye's honesty and quickly arranged an examination.

At the same time, Wang Jianye invited reporters from many media outlets to come together, hoping to present the entire inspection process openly and transparently to the public through live broadcast.

On the day of the inspection, the atmosphere in the restaurant was tense and serious.

The staff from the health department, dressed in uniform and carrying professional testing tools, meticulously inspected every corner of the kitchen.

Reporters carried cameras and followed the staff, recording every detail.

"Boss Wang, let's start by checking the food storage area."

Chief Zhang, the head of the health department, said this with a focused and serious look in his eyes.

"Okay, Chief Zhang, please come this way."

Wang Jianye smiled and politely guided everyone. In the kitchen, the ingredients were neatly arranged, and the fresh vegetables and brightly colored meats were clearly visible.

The staff carefully checks the freshness of the ingredients, storage conditions, etc.

"These ingredients look very fresh, and the storage conditions are up to standard."

An inspector whispered.

At the same time, media reporters pointed their cameras at each operation room and the live images were transmitted to the Internet in real time.

The audience looked at the clean and tidy environment of the kitchen and the busy and orderly chefs, and left messages in the comment area: "This looks quite clean, not like the rumors say."

Wang Jianye then brought the staff and reporters to the food inspection area.

"The ingredients we purchase every day are strictly inspected, and here are detailed reports."

As Wang Jianye spoke, he took out a stack of inspection reports and handed them to Section Chief Zhang.

Section Chief Zhang took the report, read it carefully, and nodded from time to time: "You are very rigorous in the inspection of food materials."

During the inspection, Wang Jianye also took the initiative to demonstrate the restaurant's strict cleaning procedures.

The dishwasher was washing the dishes carefully, and the high-temperature disinfection equipment was operating normally.

During the cooking process, the chefs strictly abide by hygiene regulations and are meticulous in every step.

"You can see that our kitchen is clean and tidy, the ingredients are fresh and safe, and the entire operation process strictly follows hygiene standards."

In front of the live camera, Wang Jianye spoke confidently, looking at the camera with firm eyes, as if declaring the quality of the restaurant to all those who doubted it.

In order to reassure customers, Wang Jianye posted the qualification certificates of all suppliers in a prominent place in the store.

Bright red certificates are posted on the wall, as if they are a powerful testimony to the quality of the restaurant.

"Boss Wang, your practice of posting the supplier's qualification certificate is really thoughtful, which makes us customers feel more at ease."

An old customer passing by looked at the certificate on the wall and praised it sincerely.

"This is what we should do, to let everyone know the source of our ingredients so they can eat with peace of mind."

Wang Jianye responded with a smile, a sincere smile on his face.

Not only that, Wang Jianye also launched the "Food Traceability Card".

When customers place their orders, the waiter will politely hand them a card with a QR code printed on it.

"Hello, this is our food traceability card. You can scan the code to check the purchase record of the food."

The waiter introduced it to the customers enthusiastically.

Customers curiously picked up their phones to scan the code.

"Wow, I can really see where the ingredients were purchased from and when they were purchased. That's amazing!" A young customer said in surprise, his eyes full of admiration.

"This makes us feel more confident about the ingredients in your store. We will definitely come back next time."

another customer said with a laugh.

With the release of the inspection results and the implementation of a series of transparent actions, the rumors were dispelled.

Public opinion online began to shift, with people condemning those who spread the rumors, and trust in Wang's branches gradually restored.

After the investigation results confirmed that the rumors were false, Wang Jianye did not rush to celebrate his victory. Instead, he struck while the iron was hot and launched the "Old Customer Appreciation Month" campaign.

He personally planned the event, carefully selected the dishes, and determined the discount levels and gift contents.

"We want old customers to feel our sincerity and also attract the attention of new customers."

Wang Jianye said firmly at the preparatory meeting, his eyes flickering with longing for the future.

On the day of the event, the restaurant became lively again.

A huge promotional poster was placed at the door with the eye-catching words "Old Customer Appreciation Month, Thank You for Being There" written on it.

Inside the store, the waiters greeted every customer warmly with bright smiles on their faces.

"Hello, welcome to Wang's branch! To thank you for your continued support, our store is now holding a regular customer appreciation month event. You can enjoy a 20% discount on your purchase this time, and there will also be exquisite gifts."

A waiter smiled and said to the customer who walked into the store.

"Really? That's a great deal! I brought my family here just because I saw the event."

The customer said happily, his eyes full of surprise.

During the event, the restaurant not only provided discounts on dishes and giveaways, but also enhanced the quality of its service.

The waiters have received professional training and serve every customer more attentively and considerately.

"Please add some tea. Enjoy it."

"Here's some kid-friendly cutlery for you."

Warm words echoed in the restaurant.

The chefs also prepare every dish with care, striving to let customers taste the most delicious food.

"Today's dishes taste especially good, and your service is becoming more and more considerate."

An old customer said with satisfaction, giving the waiter a thumbs up.

“Thank you for your recognition. We will continue to work hard.”

The waiter responded with a smile, his heart filled with joy.

The "Old Customer Appreciation Month" event was a huge success. Not only did the restaurant's customer traffic return to its previous level, it also attracted many new customers.

The popularity of Wang's branch has further increased, and it has become a household name in Kaifeng and a high-quality restaurant.

However, just when things seemed to be going smoothly for the Wang branch, new twists and turns arose.

Some colleagues who had participated in spreading rumors saw that the Wang branch not only did not collapse, but became more prosperous, and they were unwilling to give in, so they wanted to make trouble again.

One day, several people dressed strangely came to Wang’s branch.

As soon as they came in, they started finding fault and deliberately making things difficult for the waiter.

"Why are your dishes so salty? Don't you know how to cook?" one of them shouted.

The waiter Xiao Wang responded with a smile: "I am so sorry for giving you a bad experience.

I'll have the kitchen make you a new one right away."

"No need. With your level, redoing it won't be much better."

another said dismissively, while walking around the store trying to identify some so-called "problem."

When Wang Jianye learned about this, he immediately rushed down from the office.

He calmly walked up to the group and said, "Dear guests, if you have any dissatisfaction, please communicate properly. I'm afraid it's not good to make a scene like this."

One of them said provocatively: "Humph, your store has so many problems. The previous rumor might be true. Now it's just a pretense."

Wang Jianye still kept smiling: "I understand that you have doubts, but the quality of our store has been inspected by the health department and the public.

If you have any opinions about the dishes, I will ask the chef to communicate with you and try to satisfy you. "

These people did not expect Wang Jianye to be so calm and firm. They were speechless for a moment, and after a stalemate, they left in disgrace. (End of this chapter)