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Chapter 38: Not as Simple as It Seems!
Chapter 38: Not as Simple as It Seems!
Zhang Lin had no idea what Chen Shengfei was thinking as he led the three of them into the service center.
Fu Yao and Chen Shengfei were both visiting the service center for the first time. Like the tourists before them, they instantly felt the +1 Mood Boost effect, making them feel more at ease.
Fu Yao had always thought that once the service center was built, its design would be beautiful and attractive. Now, seeing it in person, she realized it was even better than she had imagined.
Chen Shengfei, somewhat surprised, turned to his wife and said, "Qing, don't you think Mr. Zhang's service center is beautifully designed? It's very comfortable to look at. I bet Mr. Zhang hired a top-notch designer."
Qing nodded quickly. "Yes, out of all the similar places we've been to, Mr. Zhang's service center is the best designed. The simple agricultural style is so soothing to look at, it even makes you feel good. It's truly remarkable. Only a top designer could create such a place."
The couple exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of wonder.
It wasn't easy to hire a designer capable of creating such a unique style. Was it really worth it for Mr. Zhang to spend so much on a designer just for a small farm's service center? The designer's fees could probably build several such centers.
It was completely beyond their understanding.
Zhang Lin couldn't respond to their comments. There was no top designer; it was all thanks to the game system.
He led the three of them into the restaurant, where many tourists were already ordering their meals.
As they entered, Mu Chen, who was in charge of the restaurant, greeted them, "Boss!"
"Mu Chen, please find seats for Mr. Chen and his wife," Zhang Lin instructed.
After Mu Chen led Chen Shengfei and his wife to a table, Zhang Lin escorted Fu Yao to another one.
Fu Yao was already amazed by the restaurant's design and atmosphere. After a moment, she exclaimed, "Uncle, your restaurant is filled with rustic charm, yet it's incredibly comfortable to look at. You must have hired a top designer, just like they said, right?"
Zhang Lin smiled but didn't answer. They were good at filling in the blanks.
He took out his phone and scanned the QR code on the table. Once the menu appeared on his phone, he handed it to Fu Yao. "What would you like to eat? You can order through the phone."
He had set up the QR code ordering system during the week the service center was being built. It was a simple task for someone with his background in networking.
Fu Yao immediately said, "I don't have much money with me today, so just a couple of dishes will do!"
Zhang Lin smiled. "I'm the owner, and I invited you here. It wouldn't be right to make you pay. It's on the house!"
"That's not right!" Fu Yao said, looking a bit embarrassed.
"Today is the restaurant's opening day, and I wanted you to help me test the food. Tell me what you think after you eat," Zhang Lin said, finding another excuse.
Of course, it was just an excuse. With the +1 Delicious Food attribute, the food couldn't possibly be bad.
Honestly, he would have felt embarrassed if he made her pay for a meal he had invited her to.
Hearing this, Fu Yao finally accepted, but she only ordered two dishes she liked.
Seeing this, Zhang Lin took the phone and added several more dishes.
This girl was usually so confident, yet she was being so shy about this.
After placing the order, he remembered the need for the honeysuckle tea. He called Liu De and sent him the list of ingredients, asking him to pick them up.
Most of the ingredients for the honeysuckle tea could be found at the pharmacy.
Liu De, an employee hired through the game, wasn't a concern when it came to leaking recipes. Even if he did, without the game-procured honeysuckle, the special tea couldn't be brewed.
At another table, Chen Shengfei had already taken out his phone and scanned the QR code. The menu quickly popped up, featuring common country-style dishes that could be found in many agricultural resorts and farm villages.
However, the prices seemed a bit higher than usual.
For example, a regular plate of cucumber salad would normally cost around 15 yuan, but here it was priced at 30 yuan. It wasn't clear if the portion was larger.
Stir-fried lettuce, which usually costs 20 yuan a plate, was listed at 50 yuan here.
Steamed eggs with minced meat were priced at 50 yuan per serving.
And a mixed fish dish from the farm was listed at 130 yuan.
These prices might not be high in many upscale restaurants or hotels, but the key was that this was just a restaurant inside an agricultural park. The prices were definitely higher than those of other similar establishments.
Chen Shengfei handed his phone to Fu Qing, his wife. "Honey, take a look at these prices. They're higher than the competition. It seems that Mr. Zhang really thinks he hired a top chef and is pricing accordingly."
"Are you saying it's impossible for a top chef to work at a farm?" Fu Qing understood her husband's point.
"Is it possible?" Chen Shengfei countered.
"Under normal circumstances, it's impossible," Fu Qing admitted, but then added, "But this service center was designed by a top designer, so it's possible that Mr. Zhang could also hire a top chef."
Chen Shengfei was taken aback. "That's... a good point."
Indeed, there were precedents.
As they spoke, a group of tourists nearby were having a conversation that caught their attention.
"I thought the prices at Liyuan Farm were a bit high, but after trying the food, I realize I was too shallow. The prices are worth it!"
"Right. I was willing to pay more just for the rapeseed flower fields, which are hard to create, but the food turned out to be surprisingly delicious."
"..."
Chen Shengfei and Fu Qing exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with newfound anticipation.
Could it be true?
The couple quickly ordered a few dishes and waited with bated breath.
Soon, a simple cucumber salad was brought to their table.
This dish didn't require much skill, even for a top chef. Yet, cucumber salad could sometimes be surprisingly popular.
Fu Qing took a bite and immediately urged Chen Shengfei, "Honey, try this cucumber salad. It's amazing!"
"How good can cucumber salad be?" Chen Shengfei said, but he took a bite anyway. He was so surprised that he ate two more pieces in quick succession before looking at Fu Qing. "Honey, you were right."
Who would have thought that a simple cucumber salad could be so delicious?
As the other dishes arrived, the couple's expressions grew more and more impressed. Every dish was delicious, even the simple stir-fried vegetables.
These country-style dishes were on par with the renowned Jin Fu Hotel in Ming City, known for its excellent cuisine and a famous head chef.
"I can't believe this is just a small farm's restaurant," Chen Shengfei marveled.
Fu Qing nodded, her eyes filled with admiration.
For a farm in a small county, not only to hire a top designer for the service center, but also to bring in a top chef for the restaurant, spoke volumes about the owner's capabilities.
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(End of Chapter)
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