I've been possessed by a culinary genius, and I've turned Shaxian snacks into a rip-off!

Outside, in the dining area.

More than twenty people sat around a large table made up of six tables put together, drinking free boiled water and chatting casually.

"You guys say this Shaxian snack is delicious, but how delicious can it be?"

"How many times have you asked this question? Stop fantasizing. Shaxian is Shaxian. No matter how delicious it is, it's still just so-so."

"As long as it's not bad, it's free anyway, so I'll just eat it as is."

"Can you guys stop being so negative? Xiao Ran kindly recommended this place, and you're already complaining about it before you've even eaten there."

"We're not complaining, we're just annoyed!"

"What can you do if you're unhappy? You've known for a while that the boss is stingy."

"......"

"Hey, smell this, what's that?"

Just as everyone was complaining, Sister Ya, who hadn't said much, sniffed and suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

Upon hearing this, the others also subconsciously sniffed.

A rich aroma wafted from the kitchen and filled their nostrils.

It has the aroma of scallion oil, the aroma of meat, and the fresh sweetness of some kind of seafood... Just one whiff is enough to whet your appetite.

Ah Qiang's stomach rumbled loudly, much to his dismay.

Then it's Lily's turn.

Then it was Xiao Zhang's turn.

Then it's Sister Ya's turn...

Before long, almost everyone's stomach was protesting.

"Holy crap! This scent is something else!"

"Why do I suddenly feel so hungry? I ate two big bowls of rice at noon."

"Damn it, I didn't eat much for lunch, this is going to kill me!"

"I suddenly have a strong craving for food..."

"..."

Just as everyone's mouths were watering from the aroma, the kitchen curtain was opened.

Li Zhibai and Su Su each carried a tray as they came out.

On the tray were bowls of golden noodles, arranged in a spiral shape like golden chrysanthemums, with amber scallion oil flowing along the lines, and topped with a topping of minced meat mixed with crab roe, making it look especially appetizing.

Then there are the chicken leg rice dishes that were prepared in advance in a clay pot.

A small black clay pot, steaming hot, was brought to the table. The moment the lid was lifted, a burst of white steam, a mixture of the aromas of rice, meat, and mushrooms, shot out. Inside, chicken legs, a tempting caramel color, rested gently on top of perfectly separated grains of rice. Meat lovers would find this sight utterly irresistible.

Then came the paper-thin steamed dumplings and various fragrant stews... one by one, they were served on the table.

Upon seeing the table full of delicious food, and its presentation that rivaled that of a high-end restaurant, everyone swallowed hard.

"No, is this really Shaxian snacks?"

"This noodle dish even has a plating! It looks like clusters of golden chrysanthemums, so beautiful! And it smells so good too."

"Look at those steamed dumplings! I can even see the filling inside—pink meat and what's that golden stuff? They look so tempting!"

"That stew pot smells so good."

"Ready to eat! I can't wait!"

"Wait a moment!"

Just then, Lily reached out and stopped everyone.

"Let me take some photos first."

"Yes, yes, take pictures! I've never seen Shaxian snacks that look so appetizing and are presented so exquisitely before."

"........."

They completely forgot that they had said earlier that they would not post anything on social media or take any photos of the dinner.

After taking the photos.

Ah Qiang was the first to pick up his chopsticks and eagerly took a mouthful of noodles.

next second.

He seemed to have been struck by lightning, his body jerked violently, startling those around him.

"Qiang, what's wrong?" Xiao Zhang asked hurriedly.

After swallowing the noodles in his mouth, A-Qiang stood up, faced Li Zhibai, and bowed deeply.

"I'm sorry! I admit I spoke a bit loudly earlier."

"This isn't your average Shaxian snack, it's divine food!"

"It's fucking delicious!!!"

After saying that, he sat down again, picked up the bowl of noodles, and shoveled the noodles into his mouth, eating with great relish and wolfing them down.

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Seeing Ah Qiang's strong reaction, Xiao Zhang picked up a piece of noodles with his chopsticks, still somewhat skeptical, and put it in his mouth.

The next second, he exploded too.

"Holy shit! Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!!!"

"This noodle soup is so delicious!!!"

"I'm speechless. All I can say to the boss is two words: Awesome!!!"

Seeing how these two were captivated by the food, the others also stopped being reserved and started eating as well.

then.

The dining atmosphere in the restaurant was absolutely explosive.

"Waaaah... These steamed dumplings burst with juice when you bite into them, they're so fragrant and fresh! The crab roe inside is so delicious."

"This soup is the best soup I've ever had in my life."

"The chicken leg rice is absolutely amazing! The chicken skin melts in your mouth, the chicken meat is tender, and the rice is infused with the savory flavor of the broth. The crispy rice crust is also wonderful. What an incredible combination!"

"I cried. It was the first time I cried while eating."

"Boss, boss, are you the God of Cookery? You must be the God of Cookery descended to earth to save us poor wage slaves, right?"

"Boss, another order of noodles, please!"

"I want to add more, one serving of steamed dumplings and one serving of chicken leg rice."

"........."

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, they all suddenly turned to look at Wen Ran, who was sitting there slowly sipping her soup.

Seeing that they were all looking at her, Wen Ran asked in confusion, "No, why are you all looking at me? I don't taste good."

A-Qiang stood up again, picked up the chicken soup in front of him with both hands, and sincerely said to her, "Xiao Ran, I toast you with this bowl of chicken soup. I must offer you my sincerest apologies for my previous ignorance."

"I shouldn't question your choice, I shouldn't suspect that you've been bought off by that sycophant Liu Xin."

"It turns out you have the best judgment among us!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhang also stood up, picked up his pork tripe soup, and said, "Qiang is right, Xiao Ran, I also want to apologize to you. Who would have thought that the food made in a small Shaxian restaurant would be so delicious?"

"Xiao Ran, you are my goddess!"

"That's right, Xiao Ran, you're amazing! You even managed to find this hidden gem of a shop."

"How about we all offer Xiao Ran a bowl of soup?" someone suggested.

"Alright! Let's all toast Xiao Ran!" Everyone else also picked up their soup bowls.

Wen Ran was incredibly pleased. She had told them a long time ago that the food at this Shaxian restaurant was delicious, but they didn't believe her. Now she knew she was right.

But then again, what would be the reaction of these colleagues if they knew that this bowl of soup cost 888 yuan and they were gulping it down like water?

Never mind, it wasn't her card that was swiped anyway.

Then she picked up her soup bowl and stood up: "Let's all have a toast... no, a bowl of soup!"

"Respect to Shaxian County! Respect to the boss! Respect to Xiao Ran!"

"Cheers!!"

"Cheers!!"

"......"

Everyone raised their soup bowls and clinked them together, then drank them down in one gulp.

That was the same bold and unrestrained way they acted, like drinking beer at a roadside stall.

Li Zhibai watched them eat so heartily through the kitchen glass, and a wild smile crept onto his face, impossible to suppress.

Eat! Eat! Eat as much as you want!

We're rich now!

"Hehehe..."

Just then.

Ding dong~ Ding dong~ Ding dong~

Their phones both beeped simultaneously.

"Liu Xin sent a message in the group chat," Lily said to them, glancing at her phone.

Upon hearing this, the previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent.

Then they all took out their phones and opened that stupid work group called "Dream Starts".

Liu Dexin sent a message inside.

This guy not only sent a message, but he also deliberately included a photo.

The photo shows a large round table covered with a white tablecloth, with a circle of exquisitely plated dishes on it. In the most prominent position in the center is a bottle of red wine that looks very expensive. This setup clearly indicates a high-end restaurant.

[Manager Liu: Image.jpg]

[Manager Liu: @Everyone, colleagues, how was the dinner tonight? Were you satisfied? My boss and I are with clients here. We just started eating, and my boss specifically asked me to ask everyone if they enjoyed the food and if they were full. Although my boss and I aren't physically here, our hearts are with you all.]

Normally, if people saw this message he posted, they would definitely curse his ancestors for eighteen generations.

Damn it, you and the boss go to a fancy hotel to eat and drink your fill, while we eat at a Shaxian snack shop, and then you deliberately post photos to show off? Aren't you disgusting?

But now they are not angry at all; on the contrary, they are glad that he chose Shaxian, which was recommended by Wen Ran.

[Designer Aqiang: The food was amazing! Supervisor, you chose such a great Shaxian restaurant. This is definitely the best meal I've had since I started working here! Thank you, supervisor! Thank you, boss!]

Others immediately began replying to the messages.

[Programmer Xiao Zhang: I was naive before and misunderstood my supervisor's good intentions. Who says eating at Shaxian snack stalls is bad? Now I think eating at Shaxian snack stalls for team meals is perfectly fine! Supervisor is brilliant! Boss is brilliant!]

[Lily: @Manager Liu, thank you for your concern, I enjoyed the meal.]

[Ya Jie: @Manager Liu, I almost cried while I was eating. Not because I was sad, but because I was touched. Touched that the company has such a good manager like you who always thinks of the employees. You went against everyone's wishes and chose this Shaxian restaurant so we could have a truly good meal. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you, Manager! And thank you, Boss!]

[Operations Assistant Wang: We didn't understand you before, and now we feel so ashamed. Supervisor, you will always be our most respected supervisor!]

【..........】

Meanwhile, in a private room at a large hotel.

Liu Dexin sat at the round table, looking at the various messages praising him in the group chat, and exclaimed in surprise.

What's going on?

Why are these guys, who are usually half-dead in the group and only reply with "received" and "1", suddenly so enthusiastic today?

Are Shaxian snacks really that delicious?

Or have these guys finally come to their senses under his brilliant leadership?

That must be it!

Thinking of this, Liu Dexin's smile widened, and he replied to another message in the group.

[Manager Liu: It's great that everyone's in such high spirits! The boss and I are very pleased. Eat as much as you like today! The company will reimburse you!]