Siheyuan: Starting as a Chef Apprentice

Wang Jianye's eyes were full of gratitude: "Thank you so much, President Lin! With the support of the Chamber of Commerce, I feel much more at ease.

But public support alone may not be enough, I also want to prove the innocence of our hotel in a more direct way."

Mr. Lin thought for a moment and said, “Well, what you said makes sense.

Perhaps we can contact the Chinese Embassy in Brazil and seek official assistance.

The embassy can help us communicate and coordinate with local government departments to increase the authority of resolving issues.”

Wang Jianye nodded repeatedly: “This is a good idea.

Chairman Lin, could you please help me contact the embassy?" Mr. Lin patted Wang Jianye on the shoulder and said, "No problem, I'll contact them right away."

Don't be too anxious, stay calm and respond positively.

We will work together to get through this difficult time.”

With the help of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Wang Jianye quickly got in touch with the Chinese Embassy in Brazil.

After learning the details of the situation, the embassy staff promised to provide all possible assistance.

"Mr. Wang, don't worry.

The embassy will communicate with the local health department to arrange a comprehensive inspection of your hotel and use facts to dispel these rumors."

The staff member said firmly on the phone.

Wang Jianye was very grateful: "Thank you so much to the embassy! With your support, I believe the facts will be clarified soon."

At the same time, Wang Jianye was not idle either. He and his team began to prepare various materials, proactively disclosed information such as food procurement channels and kitchen hygiene management records, and posted notices at the entrance of the restaurant to show passers-by, trying to let customers understand the real situation of the hotel.

"We must let everyone see that we have a clear conscience and these rumors simply cannot stand up to scrutiny."

Wang Jianye said to his employees while sorting out the documents.

Under the active coordination of the embassy, ​​the Brazilian health department quickly arranged a group of professional inspectors to come to Wang's Hotel.

On the day of the inspection, the atmosphere in the hotel was extremely tense. The employees were all on high alert at their respective posts, feeling both nervous and expectant.

Wang Jianye led the inspectors, starting from the food storage warehouse, and visited each area one by one.

In the warehouse, the ingredients are neatly arranged and clearly classified, and their freshness is obvious at a glance.

Wang Jianye pointed to boxes of vegetables and meat and told the inspectors: "We purchase these ingredients from regular suppliers every day, and each batch has a strict inspection report."

The inspector carefully reviewed the inspection report, nodded, and continued the inspection without saying anything.

Then, everyone came to the kitchen.

The kitchen is bright and clean, the kitchen utensils are arranged in order, and the workbench is spotless.

The chefs were preparing ingredients in an orderly manner. When they saw the inspectors coming in, they just smiled and nodded, still concentrating on the work in their hands, demonstrating their skilled professional skills.

"Look, our kitchen hygiene management is very strict. We clean and disinfect it many times every day. Here is the disinfection record."

As Wang Jianye spoke, he handed over a thick record book.

The inspectors carefully looked through the record book and asked questions from time to time, and Wang Jianye patiently answered them one by one.

After a whole day of meticulous inspection, the inspectors spoke highly of the restaurant's food quality and hygiene conditions.

"Mr. Wang, after our comprehensive inspection, we found that your restaurant's food procurement channels are formal, the kitchen hygiene management is in place, and there are no food safety risks.

We will issue a detailed inspection report as soon as possible to clarify the facts for you."

The head of the inspection team said to Wang Jianye.

Wang Jianye finally felt relieved and shook the person in charge's hand excitedly: "Thank you so much! These rumors have had a huge impact on our hotel. Now that we have your inspection report, I believe everyone will believe us."

However, Wang Jianye was not satisfied with this.

He knew very well that relying solely on official inspection reports might not be enough to completely eliminate customers' doubts, and he also needed to take the initiative to let customers see the real situation of the hotel for themselves.

So, Wang Jianye planned a "kitchen open day" event.

He invited reporters from major local media, customer representatives and some people who were interested in Chinese cuisine to come to the hotel and visit the kitchen operations.

On the day of the event, the restaurant kitchen was bustling with activity.

Reporters carried cameras and kept filming every step; customer representatives looked around curiously and asked questions.

Wang Jianye personally led everyone on a tour: "Dear friends, welcome to the kitchen of Wang's Restaurant.

Now I will show you how our kitchen works, so that you can see for yourself our hygiene standards and traditional craftsmanship.”

First, everyone came to the food processing area, where a chef was skillfully washing and cutting the ingredients.

Wang Jianye introduced: "Our chefs will strictly clean the ingredients before processing them to ensure they are clean and free of impurities.

You see, this water has been filtered many times.”

A customer representative asked, "Are there any special requirements in the cutting process?" The chef smiled and replied, "Yes, we have strict cutting standards. There are regulations on the cutting methods and sizes of different ingredients. This not only ensures the appearance of the dishes, but also ensures that the heat is even during cooking."

Next, we came to the stove area. The flame was blazing and the chef was stir-frying the ingredients in the wok with skillful and smooth movements.

Wang Jianye introduced loudly: "This is a very important step in Chinese cooking, which tests the chef's control of the heat.

Everyone, take a sniff. This rich aroma is the embodiment of the unique craftsmanship of Chinese cooking.”

Reporters pointed their cameras at the stove to record this wonderful scene.

A reporter asked curiously: "What are the benefits of this high-temperature and rapid stir-frying method?" The chef replied: "This can preserve the nutrition and original flavor of the ingredients to the greatest extent, making the dishes taste better."

After the visit, Wang Jianye organized a small symposium.

He said to everyone sincerely: "Everyone, through this visit, I believe everyone has a direct understanding of the hygiene and craftsmanship of our hotel.

Those negative reports are totally false.

We have been operating our business with great care, hoping to bring everyone delicious and safe Chinese food.

I hope you will continue to support us.”

A customer representative stood up and said, "To be honest, I was scared after seeing those reports before and didn't dare to come again. But through today's visit, I found that you are really dedicated, and I believe in you.

I will come here often in the future.”

Other customer representatives and reporters also nodded in agreement.

That evening, major media reported on the "Kitchen Open Day" event. Positive information spread quickly, and more and more people began to believe that Wang's Restaurant was a trustworthy restaurant.

The crisis gradually subsided, but Wang Jianye was not satisfied.

He was keenly aware that this was a good opportunity to further narrow the distance with local customers and enhance the cultural influence of the hotel.

So he carefully planned a "Brazil-China Food Culture Week" event.

During the event, Wang's Hotel was decorated with lights and filled with a festive atmosphere.

The restaurant launched a series of discount activities on dishes, attracting a large number of customers to come and try the dishes.

At the same time, a cultural display area has been set up in the restaurant, displaying the history of Chinese cuisine, traditional cooking tools, special ingredients and local Brazilian food culture, using pictures and texts to let customers understand the differences and integration of the two countries' food cultures.

At the opening ceremony of the event, Wang Jianye delivered an enthusiastic speech: "Friends, this 'Brazil-China Food Culture Week' event is not only to celebrate our hotel's survival through the crisis, but also to promote the exchange and integration of Brazilian and Chinese food cultures.

We hope that through this event, everyone will have a better understanding of Chinese cuisine and we can better integrate into the local culture.”

A local food critic said excitedly: "This event is great! I didn't know much about Chinese food before, but through this event, I saw the breadth and depth of Chinese food and felt the wonderful collision of Brazilian and Chinese cultures."

During the event, the hotel was fully booked every day.

Customers not only tasted delicious Chinese food, but also lingered in the cultural exhibition area and gained a deeper understanding of the food culture of the two countries.

Through this event, Wang's Restaurant successfully consolidated its position in the South American market, attracted more local customers, and further expanded the influence of Chinese food culture in Brazil.

On a quiet night, the restaurant gradually returned to its former bustle, with customers laughing and chatting happily.

Wang Jianye stood in the corner of the hotel, looking at this warm scene, feeling filled with emotion.

“This crisis, while difficult, has made us stronger.

No matter what difficulties I encounter in the future, I have the confidence to lead the restaurant forward.”

He knows very well that running a restaurant in a foreign country not only means facing fierce market competition, but also coping with various complex challenges. However, as long as he sticks to the original intention of quality and cultural exchange, he will be able to take root and develop in this land.

As time went by, Wang's Hotel became more and more famous and became part of São Paulo's city card.

Many tourists come here specifically to taste authentic Chinese food and experience the unique charm of the fusion of Chinese and Brazilian cultures.

One day, a tourist from afar found Wang Jianye and said excitedly: "Boss, I came here because of your reputation.

I've heard that your hotel has unique food and cultural atmosphere. Coming here today, I find that it really lives up to its reputation.

You have given me a whole new understanding of Chinese cuisine and Brazilian culture.”

Wang Jianye responded with a smile: “I’m glad you like it.

We have always hoped to build a cultural bridge through food so that more people can understand different cultures.

Hope you have a pleasant dining experience here. ”

The tourist asked curiously: "After going through so many difficulties, what do you think is the key to success?" Wang Jianye thought for a moment and replied: "I think it is integrity and perseverance.

No matter what challenges we face, we must operate with integrity and ensure that our customers can eat with peace of mind.

At the same time, we must also adhere to the cultural connotation of our Chinese cuisine and make it shine in foreign countries through continuous communication and integration.”

This crisis not only tested Wang's Hotel's ability to respond, but also made Wang Jianye more deeply aware of the importance of cultural exchange and integration.

He decided to continue promoting Chinese cuisine so that more people can taste delicious Chinese dishes and feel the charm of Chinese food culture.

In the days to come, he will carry this mission and passion with him, continue to explore and innovate, and make Wang's Restaurant an eternal beacon of Chinese cuisine in South America, illuminating the path of cultural exchange between China and South America.

Those local restaurant groups that once maliciously spread rumors had to admit their failure after seeing Wang's Restaurant successfully fight back against the rumors with its own strength and win the trust of customers.

A person in charge of a restaurant group who had participated in the rumor-mongering privately approached Wang Jianye and said awkwardly, "Mr. Wang, we were wrong to use unfair means to deal with you.

I admire your restaurant's efforts to regain recognition.

In the future, we should compete fairly and jointly develop the catering market.”

Wang Jianye responded with a smile: "Let the past be the past.

I believe that as long as everyone operates with integrity, São Paulo's catering market will continue to get better and better.

Let us work together to bring more delicious food to our customers.”

After this incident, the relationship between Wang's Restaurant and other local catering companies has also undergone subtle changes.

Everyone is gradually moving towards a path of healthy competition and mutual learning, and jointly pushing São Paulo's catering market towards a more diverse and prosperous direction.

In this city full of opportunities and challenges, the legend of Wang's Restaurant continues to be written. It is welcoming everyone who loves food and culture with its unique Chinese charm and open and inclusive attitude.

In the mid-1990s, Los Angeles was sunny and the city was full of vitality and opportunities.

On a street outside Chinatown, the signs of all Wang's restaurant branches are brand new and eye-catching, shining with hope in the sun.

Wang Jianye stood at the door of the store, looking at the hanging sign, his heart full of longing and expectation.

With a dream in his heart, he tried to bring the unique flavor of his hometown Xuzhou to the vast North American market, allowing the ancient Xuzhou cuisine to shine with new brilliance in a foreign country.

On the day the restaurant opened, Wang Jianye came to the store early in the morning and directed the employees to make final preparations.

The decoration inside the store is full of Chinese style, with red lanterns and Chinese knots hanging in every corner, and scrolls depicting the scenery of Xuzhou hanging on the walls.

However, Wang Jianye's excitement was also mixed with a hint of worry.

At noon, the restaurant welcomed its first customers.

A young man who looked like an office worker walked into the store with a frown on his face. He looked around with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Wang Jianye immediately went forward and greeted him enthusiastically: "Welcome to Wang's All-inclusive Restaurant. Would you like to try our authentic Xuzhou cuisine?" The young man asked hesitantly: "What kind of dishes do you have? I have never heard of Xuzhou cuisine. How is it different from other Chinese cuisines?" Wang Jianye hurriedly introduced: "Xuzhou cuisine has its own unique charm. For example, our signature Pengcheng clay pot chicken is delicious. And Xuzhou braised pork is also a specialty." (End of this chapter)