Rebirth 07: Starting with Saving a Bankrupt Restaurant

Since there were quite a few people eating dinner that night, at least ten or so, a lot of dishes were prepared.

In Fujian Province, fried pork belly is a common dish, and fried foods are a staple on the dining table.

So Zhou Wen made crispy fried pork and fried chicken wings.

Then there are the two main dishes: beer-braised duck and sauerkraut fish.

Other dishes commonly found at family gatherings include stir-fried pork with chili peppers and braised chicken wings in cola.

Although she didn't help out, Zhang Mo stood by and watched Zhou Wen prepare the meal the whole time.

Every time Zhou Wen finished cooking a dish, he would let Zhang Mo taste it.

Zhang Mo was initially somewhat resistant, but standing to the side and smelling the aroma, she found it to be quite fragrant.

Unable to resist Zhou Wen's enthusiasm, and after eating the first piece of vegetable, she reluctantly accepted the food that Zhou Wen fed her.

"Where did you learn to cook all these dishes?"

"I learned it from a book," Zhou Wen said while cooking.

"Can I learn this from books?"

Zhou Wen smiled and said, "It's definitely possible; there are detailed instructions on it."

"I already know how to cook, so I just follow the recipe in advance. If it doesn't taste good, I'll adjust the seasoning a little."

"Then I'll buy a book and learn from it later," Zhang Mo whispered.

Zhou Wen smiled, offered no further explanation, and continued cooking with peace of mind.

Before long, the outside became lively, and soon all the food was cooked and served.

"No wonder he owns a restaurant, his skills are amazing."

Hearing others praise Zhou Wen, Zhang Mo's smile was incredibly bright.

Even the usually quiet Lao Zhou will smile when he hears someone praising Zhou Wen.

Because he had to get up early the next morning to catch his flight at the airport, Zhou Wen didn't drink much.

The meal took quite a while, and after it was over, Zhou Wen helped clean up the mess.

Then I sat with my parents in the living room for a while, drank tea and chatted, before returning to my room to rest.

Because he had drunk a little alcohol, and because this room was where he had lived since childhood, Zhou Wen slept exceptionally well.

The next day, Zhou Wen also greeted the two elders.

"Will you come back?" Zhang Mo asked, straightening Zhou Wen's collar.

"I have to stay in Guangzhou for at least a day, and then I'll have to prepare for the restaurant work when I get back."

"I guess I'll have to wait until later to come back."

Zhou Wen wasn't sure if he would come back next time during the Chinese New Year or a month or two later.

Zhang Mo nodded, knowing that work was the priority.

Finally, they saw Zhou Wen to the door and gave him a few more words of advice.

I left home around 7 a.m. and finally got into the airport and bought my ticket around 10 p.m.

It takes about an hour and a half to fly from Quanzhou to Guangzhou.

As soon as Zhou Wen landed and exited the airport, he spotted Jiang Zhiyu wearing sunglasses from a great distance.

With Jiang Zhiyu's outfit, looks, and figure, it's hard not to notice her when she's standing there.

Because she had sent a message earlier, Jiang Zhiyu arrived at the airport in advance to wait.

The two locked eyes.

After Zhou Wen entered, Jiang Zhiyu also moved her sunglasses up.

He smiled and showed his eyes, saying:

"have not seen you for a long time."

Zhou Wen nodded slightly and looked at the car behind Jiang Zhiyu.

The vehicles were different each time we met.

This time it's a red Audi TT, a two-door sports car with a soft-top convertible.

Zhou Wen was also filled with emotion.

No wonder she's from a wealthy family.

After looking at the car, then look at the person.

Still beautiful.

Jiang Zhiyu's outfit today is slightly different from the last one.

She wore a beige chiffon short-sleeved shirt on top and straight-leg capri pants on the bottom.

"Get in the car."

After Jiang Zhiyu finished speaking, she opened the car door and got in. Zhou Wen also climbed into the passenger seat.

"You probably haven't eaten yet, have you?"

Zhou Wen nodded.

The flight from Quanzhou to Guangzhou takes two hours, and it was the middle of the day, so naturally, no one had eaten yet.

Jiang Zhiyu also said, "Then let's eat first, and then go see my place."

Zhou Wen didn't say anything. Having arrived in Guangzhou and being unfamiliar with the place, he naturally had to follow Jiang Zhiyu's arrangements.

"Leaving tomorrow morning?"

"Yes, tomorrow morning," Zhou Wen replied.

There are only two flights a day, one in the morning, so Zhou Wende needs to arrive at the airport tomorrow morning.

"Your schedule must be pretty tight," Jiang Zhiyu said, glancing at Zhou Wen in the passenger seat.

Zhou Wen smiled and said, "It's alright."

When I get back, I still need to fulfill the promise I made to that person yesterday.

"The hotel has already been arranged for you."

"How's your restaurant doing lately?"

Jiang Zhiyu asked several questions in a row.

"The number of visitors during the summer vacation is quite good, so we recently renovated the second floor."

Jiang Zhiyu nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Then your customer traffic is quite good."

"What about over there?"

"Still under renovation, but it'll be almost finished..."

After about a half-hour drive, we arrived at the place where we would have lunch.

"Bayside Tea House" is a place for dining.

"Hello……"

"I have an appointment." Jiang Zhiyu continued walking and then gave her phone number and name.

He's clearly a regular here.

The waiter led the two into a private room.

"I thought you'd be a little hesitant."

Jiang Zhiyu looked at Zhou Wendao with a hint of surprise.

Zhou Wen smiled but didn't say anything.

This place does look nice, but Zhou Wen, who was a food blogger in his previous life, has been to quite a few places.

Therefore, Zhou Wen could only say that this scene was just so-so.

Jiang Zhiyu also smiled.

"You seem rather disdainful."

Zhou Wen also joked, "It feels a bit inferior to my restaurant, doesn't it?"

Jiang Zhiyu nodded in agreement.

However, despite what people say, the cleanliness of the restaurant is simply not worth mentioning here.

The environment, atmosphere, and decor are all inferior.

Or perhaps even restaurants don't deserve to be compared.

The restaurants outside are quite different from this one; the place Jiang Zhiyu came to could be described as a light luxury tea restaurant.

Just as Zhou Wen had expected, the same was true after seeing the price.

Zhou Wen still felt that the price of 288 for half a pigeon was a bit cheap; it could actually be sold for a higher price.

In the end, we ordered a few dishes, which I estimate will cost several thousand.

"Eat less at noon, and help me try out the dishes in the afternoon," Jiang Zhiyu said.

"OK."

The purpose of my trip to Guangzhou was to help Jiang Zhiyu with the restaurant's renovation and to help her try out the dishes.

"What do you think of the renovation here?" Jiang Zhiyu asked.

"It's quite nice, very quiet. Why, was the decor copied from this restaurant?"

Jiang Zhiyu shook her head and said, "No, not at all."

After the dishes were served, someone introduced them to the dishes.

However, Jiang Zhiyu waved her hand, indicating that it was not necessary.

Although the price is indeed a bit high, the taste is absolutely flawless.

There's definitely a reason why these vegetables are so expensive.

These days, there are pre-cooked meals, but they are very rare, and the situation is completely different from what it was later.