Brush Up Your Proficiency

"Is this young man Wang Hao? His appearance differs greatly from what's recorded in the data! His transformation during this period is too astonishing. If it weren't for this aroma, it would be hard to be certain!" The middle-aged woman leading the group thought to herself. She was none other than Song Ling, the veteran manager of 'Zhi Zhen Yuan'.

Previously, because Su Mo Dan valued 'Shi Wei Tian' so highly, she had visited 'Shi Wei Tian' to sample their dishes. Some of them truly astonished her, even after having tasted countless delicacies!

The special flavor not only gave her an appetite she hadn't experienced in a long time but also made her want to keep eating.

And now, the overflowing aroma in the air, although different from what she smelled at 'Shi Wei Tian', gave her a sense of being on the same path, but even stronger!

Needless to say, the originator of this phenomenon must be this young chef!

"No wonder the boss always gave me a feeling of being confident. It turns out she invited this great chef! Maybe this time, 'Zhi Zhen Yuan's' star-rating upgrade might really have a chance!" Song Ling couldn't help but think, her eyes shining brightly.

Before, when Su Mo Dan tried to poach him but failed, Song Ling felt quite frustrated. After personally tasting his unreasonable delicious food, she had already given Wang Hao the highest possible rating.

If a chef like Wang Hao could really be poached, then 'Zhi Zhen Yuan's' rise would truly just be a matter of time. It would be something that could be concretely realized, rather than just a vague goal.

It wouldn't be like now, making people feel uneasy and lacking confidence during the preparation work.

However, the current scene was something she hadn't expected. Although the boss didn't poach Wang Hao, she took a different approach and invited him to help with the star-rating upgrade.

The effect this could have on this matter was similar to poaching Wang Hao!

Although this assistance seemed temporary overall, its effect was very significant when focused on a single event.

Moreover, where there's one, there's two. If the boss could invite him this time, it would be much easier to invite him again if something else came up in the future. He could be thought of as an 'unofficial member' of 'Zhi Zhen Yuan'.

While Song Ling was thinking this, the others also saw the young man beside the boss, and couldn't help but think:

"Who is this person? His appearance and temperament are okay, but his clothing style doesn't quite match our boss. And I've never seen the boss bring personal acquaintances to the restaurant. What's going on today?"

These managers, busy with their work, naturally didn't have time to pay attention to the boss's every move like the employees. Now that they saw Wang Hao, they were all making guesses.

Of this group, only Song Ling knew Wang Hao's true identity. The others could only make their own inferences based on the situation and their imaginations.

However, this inference didn't last long, and they didn't have as many thoughts as Song Ling.

Their minds were gradually drawn to the aroma filling the restaurant. On the surface, they were paying attention to Su Mo Dan, but their eyes kept glancing at the dishes on the distant table, which exuded a strange fragrance.

Based on this imagination, they clearly guessed that the dishes on the table were what they would be 'dealing with' next.

Through the refreshing aroma of the dishes, their long-dormant appetite seemed to be gradually reviving.

The dishes on the table in the distance exuded an enticing color. The dual enjoyment of smell and sight made it seem as if their minds were completely occupied by the food.

The dissatisfaction they had felt earlier at being summoned by Su Mo Dan suddenly vanished as if it had never existed.

Being able to get such a 'mission' made them look at their boss with admiration.

"At this crucial moment of the restaurant's star-rating upgrade, the boss is still thinking of treating them to such a delicious meal. How thoughtful!"

"It turns out that beneath the boss's cold and unapproachable exterior, her inner nature is still very soft!"

As the saying goes, 'He who pays the piper calls the tune!' At this time, the managers' inner monologues began to lean towards Su Mo Dan.

"Boss, everyone is here," Song Ling said softly to Su Mo Dan after walking to her side, then nodded and smiled at Wang Hao, but didn't say much.

Although she was full of curiosity about this legendary figure and had a strong desire to befriend him, the boss was right beside her, and it would be inappropriate to go over and talk to him directly.

Su Mo Dan also nodded slightly, calmly looking at the people in front of her. She didn't say any other unnecessary words, but directly stated the purpose of this 'tasting' and 'suggestion' session.

Then, she emphasized that this was one of the preparations for the evening's banquet for the inspection team, asking them to taste carefully and then express their thoughts.

The hidden meaning in her words was to let them think carefully about whether they should have a new understanding of the restaurant's star-rating upgrade and build up sufficient confidence.

The others didn't immediately understand the deeper meaning Su Mo Dan was expressing. For them, 'tasting' the dishes was the top priority. They could think about other things after the tasting.

Although Su Mo Dan thought so, she didn't feel angry because of it. After all, it was Wang Hao's cooking, and it was normal for them to behave this way.

If it were her, suddenly encountering such a table of delicacies, she would probably be about the same as them.

As everyone took their seats, Su Mo Dan announced the start of this small 'tasting session'.

The people who had been forcibly suppressing their desires, Su Mo Dan's words seemed to have released their restraints. They started to move without hesitation.