Brush Up Your Proficiency

"Sun Lei, how about it? Don't just focus on eating, say something!" The bustling scene of the restaurant didn't faze Cheng Yufei in the slightest. In her opinion, those matters could be left to Chang Lei and Wang Hao—one responsible for the front of the restaurant and the other for the kitchen—completely freeing her from worry. Now, she could finally carry out her long-planned display of triumph.

At this moment, she was standing in an elegant private room, where a group of people from their circle had gathered. Cheng Yufei watched them intently savoring the food, her face unable to conceal her smug expression.

Cheng Yufei looked at Sun Lei, who was engrossed in devouring the food as if venting his frustrations. She spoke with a teasing tone, her voice echoing in the quiet room, reaching everyone's ears.

Li Nan stood silently by, accompanying Cheng Yufei, observing the scene before her. Fortunately, she wasn't particularly fond of watching dramas while munching on melon seeds; otherwise, she would have ordered some from the waiter long ago.

Liang Meng smiled, enjoying the dishes before her, seemingly delighted by the current outcome, while also being greatly amazed by the deliciousness of the food!

Hearing Cheng Yufei's words, the others who were buried in their food simultaneously looked towards Sun Lei, who was pretending not to hear her and quietly eating. He subconsciously shook his head slightly, unable to help but think of the saying: "Heaven may forgive sins, but self-inflicted sins are unforgivable!"

After all, Cheng Yufei had already said she wouldn't take the bet, which was already considered generous. But this guy insisted on betting, and with unwavering determination. Heaven had given him a chance, but he wasn't up to the task! What could be done?

The others shook their heads and sighed, but their mouths didn't stop, continuing to chew on the food.

This unexpected deliciousness completely conquered them. Although they had tasted countless delicacies and frequented star-rated restaurants, none could compare to the deliciousness of the food here.

The small, inconspicuous restaurant, which they had previously looked down upon, suddenly became mysterious, like a hidden high-level dungeon in a game. It looked ordinary, but the resources produced inside were explosively good. This surprise and gain made them feel intoxicated.

Cheng Yufei's image also grew significantly in their eyes. Before, because Cheng Yufei had entered the livestreaming industry, they had expressed envy verbally, praising her for becoming a celebrity, but due to cognitive biases, they didn't take it seriously in their hearts.

After all, in their view, livestreaming was just a product of the times, and as the times rolled forward, the products would only be abandoned. Livestreaming was merely a fleeting trend.

But the significance conveyed by this restaurant was different. The ultimate foundation of any industry was the real economy, which was why Cheng's father supported Cheng Yufei's opening of the restaurant.

Especially with such unique skills, the restaurant's future was truly limitless, and the height it would eventually reach was beyond their imagination.

Subsequently, Cheng Yufei's position in their circle began to rise rapidly, a result that Cheng Yufei had long anticipated.

Seeing that Sun Lei was pretending not to hear, Cheng Yufei didn't indulge him. She walked directly to his side, patted him, then held out her hand and said simply, "Give me the thing!"

"What?" Sun Lei, forcibly awakened, looked back at Cheng Yufei with a bewildered expression.

"What else could it be? The car keys, of course. I'll have someone handle the transfer later! What? Young Master Sun, you wouldn't want to go back on your word, would you?" Cheng Yufei said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Go back on my word? How could the dignified Sun family go back on their word? I'm willing to accept defeat. Did I say I wouldn't give it? I'll give it to you after I finish eating." Sun Lei said, pretending to be strong but feeling depressed. Although he said that, his heart was bleeding, because that was his favorite car!

He originally thought that a small restaurant couldn't possibly produce anything good. When he won the bet, he could slap the Cheng family in the face, and he could also gain merit in front of his father.

That's why he took out his beloved car as a bet. But what he thought was a sure thing turned out to be a complete loss. He was regretting it to the core!

And with so many people around as witnesses, if he really went back on his word, he could forget about hanging out in this circle in the future. So, going back on his word was absolutely impossible; he could only grit his teeth and part with his beloved car!

"Stop talking nonsense, give it to me! What if you run away after you finish eating? Am I supposed to go to your house to ask for it?" Cheng Yufei didn't give him any time to dawdle, speaking forcefully like a little firecracker.

Helpless, Sun Lei had no choice but to reluctantly take out the car keys and put them on the table.

"Thanks, Young Master Sun!" Cheng Yufei grabbed them, a constant grin on her face, and the others burst into laughter.

"Feifei, are you still short of shareholders here? I can buy some at a high price, just name the number!" Seeing the good show come to an end, some straightforward people directly began to inquire about matters related to the company.

After tasting this table of delicacies, they no longer had any doubts about the restaurant's prospects. Now it depended on whether they could buy some shares from Cheng Yufei, the major shareholder.

Hearing someone mention this, the others first glared at the speaker, then quickly looked at Cheng Yufei, their eyes revealing anticipation, implying that they could also buy at a high price.

The clever ones secretly thought it was terrible. They originally wanted to contact Cheng Yufei privately to inquire about this matter, but now a fool had actually asked in front of so many people, which made them very passive.

They were rich second-generation heirs, but not stupid second-generation heirs. Naturally, they knew that getting a piece of the pie from such a good project was a good thing.

"What do you think? I'm not stupid, I don't lack that little bit of money. To quote Teacher Zhao, 'Not for sale, I wouldn't buy it even if it were cheap!'" Cheng Yufei refused outright, without any intention of considering it.

Cheng Yufei's firmness disappointed the others, and the plan to get a sip of soup fell through. But on second thought, it was normal. Unless the relationship was particularly close, who would share such a good thing with you?

Those people in society who clamor about helping you make money, if they really have good projects, why would they think of you? They would have quietly started with their own family and wouldn't let you know at all. The projects that they let you know about are just to earn the money in your pocket.

She couldn't help but think to herself that scholars really knew how to beat around the bush; she almost didn't catch the meaning.

Mother Li didn't say much after hearing this, and began to savor the moment, knowing that no one could predict the future.

Apart from the four parents, most of the people present were invited by them and were now enjoying the meal with satisfied expressions.

They occasionally exchanged a few polite words, but quickly ended the conversation.

The initial dissatisfaction they felt at being reluctantly invited had long dissipated, and they showered Father Cheng, Mother Cheng, Father Li, and Mother Li with praise.

They expressed how fortunate they were to have been invited to such a wonderful place, otherwise they would have missed out on so much.

Their words were tinged with a hint of politeness and nine parts sincerity, which greatly pleased the four parents, who hadn't heard such genuine praise in a long time.

"President Cheng, have you ever considered letting young friend Wang Hao have a larger space to develop his talents? I have a restaurant in Kyoto that is doing fairly well. If young friend Wang Hao is willing to come, how about I give you thirty percent of the shares?"

The president of a partner company, sitting close to Father Cheng, whispered to him.

Father Cheng was taken aback upon hearing this, thinking that this old fox was trying to poach his talent.

Looking at the others, who were all ears, he thought that inviting them to support the event might have been like letting the fox into the henhouse.

Fortunately, Feifei had already signed a share distribution agreement with Wang Hao, otherwise Wang Hao would have been snatched away by these people before the restaurant even took off.

Although he had high expectations for Wang Hao, he didn't want to test human nature lightly in the face of sufficient benefits.

Moreover, a restaurant that the old fox considered to be "doing fairly well" was already a truly large restaurant, and it was located in Kyoto, a city where every inch of land was precious.

Father Cheng thought to himself, "Thirty percent, this old fox is really willing to invest a lot!"

Although he was unwilling in his heart, he still had to maintain appearances, and politely expressed that he would consider it.

Upon hearing this, everyone showed polite smiles and didn't say anything more. As for what they would do in private, only they knew.

Meanwhile, on Wang Lan and Tang Yan's table, there were a total of six dishes, which was undoubtedly a bit extravagant for girls.

Despite the tempting aroma, which made Tang Yan eager to start eating, she still asked the waiter in confusion if they had brought the wrong dishes, as they had only ordered three.

The waiter, who had obviously been instructed, replied directly, "This was specially arranged by the big boss, who said that since the Third Boss's sister is treating her classmates, they must eat more. So, he added three dishes for you to enjoy. Also, the front desk has notified us that this table is free of charge!"

This female waiter was obviously very savvy. After speaking, she winked at Wang Lan, as they really didn't dare to neglect the Third Boss's sister in any way.

During the serving of the dishes, she had observed the attitudes of the other customers, and after working as a waiter for so many years, she had the basic ability to discern such things.

The fundamental reason for this situation was still the Third Boss's amazing cooking skills, while everything else was just a supporting factor.

The other chefs also performed quite well today, but compared to the dishes made by the Third Boss, the feedback they received was somewhat unsatisfactory, with the reviews being just okay, but not as high.

Facing the Third Boss, who was like a pillar of support, they would naturally give his sister the greatest convenience.

Hearing the waiter's words, Tang Yan looked at Wang Lan in surprise, and then said with a look of delight, "Your brother is really the boss here! Sis, you're rich!"

Tang Yan's father was a chef himself, and a member of the Culinary Association, so the food Tang Yan had eaten since she was a child was not something that ordinary people could compare to, which made it difficult for ordinary dishes to suit her taste.

However, as soon as these dishes were served, she, as a semi-expert, noticed that they were extraordinary. She had never smelled such a special aroma before. This aroma seemed to hook out the gluttonous worms lurking in her body, greatly stimulating her appetite, even though she was a bit picky about food.

Tang Yan knew very well that her father couldn't even achieve this level, but the dishes made by this restaurant could have such an effect, so its future glory was obvious.

Her good sister's brother was also a shareholder of this restaurant, so he would naturally be limitless in the future. When one person achieves enlightenment, all their relatives and friends will ascend to heaven, and Wang Lan, as Wang Hao's younger sister, would naturally become rich along with him.

"Of course, I told you long ago, but you didn't believe me!" Wang Lan said with a hearty laugh, expressing her satisfaction with the waiter's performance just now.

"With your brother's conditions, you don't even need to find him a matchmaker. After a while, there will naturally be girls throwing themselves at him. By then, you'll be so dazzled by the choices that you won't know who to pick," Tang Yan asserted with the air of a relationship expert.

It's no wonder that the two of them could get along so well, as they were very similar in terms of personality.

Tang Yan's family was local to Xingyun, and children from big cities naturally knew a little more, so their mode of interaction was basically led by Tang Yan.

Now that Wang Lan heard Tang Yan say this, she felt much more at ease and nodded vigorously, serving her strategist dog food, indicating that she should say more nice things!

On the other side, Ma Yang's camera had already started frantically collecting footage.

Close-ups, medium shots, long shots, and extreme close-ups were all being taken like crazy. He had to record the grand opening day properly, and with Brother Hao's name attached, the results would definitely be well-received.

Ma Yang came to the area where the video account fans were dining, intending to hear everyone's opinions so that he could use them as a reference in his videos.

However, when he arrived, he found that the enthusiastic and cheerful fans seemed to have suddenly become introverted, and were all frantically eating the dishes, showing no intention of socializing.

You should know that the fans who came to participate in the opening event through a video were mostly uninhibited in personality, bringing a cheerful atmosphere wherever they went. Their principle was to prevent any awkward silences wherever they went.

Logically speaking, a group of such people gathering together should have lifted the roof, but it was surprisingly quiet here.

After thinking about it, Ma Yang could understand. These were all children who had never eaten Brother Hao's private dishes, which was quite pitiful. Wasn't his first taste the same reaction?

Ma Yang could already imagine that after his video was released, these fans would all become Wang Hao's advocates, and the popularity would definitely skyrocket!