flstandardbreds Chapter 104 Ruining the place
Chapter 104 Ruining the place
Hearing Li Mu's words, Zhou Li looked over curiously and asked with a smile, "Oh? You're keeping us in suspense. What good stuff did you hunt today?"
Li Mu smiled mysteriously, took something covered by a cloth from the tricycle, lifted the cloth, and revealed a huge wild boar.
"Look! This is the wild boar we hunted yesterday, it weighs several hundred pounds!"
When Zhou Li saw the wild boar, her eyes lit up, and she reached out to touch its skin.
"This wild boar skin is really thick; the meat must taste delicious. You guys are really skilled!"
Jin Dachuan also came over, and Li Mu patted the back of the tricycle: "There's more, I caught ten more baskets of fish today, I'll have Brother Jin weigh them for me in a bit."
Upon hearing this, Jin Dachuan was overjoyed: "Alright, alright, wait a moment, I'll go and prepare the money for you right away."
"No need for that. Is there anything else you need after this?"
Zhou Li stopped Jin Dachuan, but Li Mu shook his head: "It's okay, after we sell everything, we can stroll around the town and see if there's anything we need to buy."
"Then you two come with me to the city. It just so happens that my new restaurant branch is opening today, and I need some fresh ingredients to entertain the guests. Your wild boar and fish have arrived at just the right time. I'll also take you to see my new restaurant."
Upon hearing this, Li Mu recalled the squirrel fish dish.
"Sister Li, how could we trouble you like this? Wouldn't it just be adding to your troubles if we went?" Li Mu said somewhat embarrassedly.
Zhou Li waved her hand and said, "What are you talking about? I'm more than happy that you're here to support me. Let's go, stop dawdling and get going."
With that, Zhou Li led Li Mu and Tian Xiaohu into her car, and the group drove off into the city in a grand procession.
Upon arriving in the city, Zhou Li's new shop opened on a bustling street. The shop was spacious and bright, and decorated in a very stylish manner. A large sign hung at the entrance, which read "Lijing Hotel" in large, gleaming gold characters that were very eye-catching.
Zhou Li led Li Mu and Tian Xiaohu into the restaurant, which was decorated very luxuriously and had all kinds of facilities.
The first floor is the lobby, furnished with neatly arranged tables and chairs, and adorned with exquisite murals, giving it a very classy feel. The second floor houses private rooms, each decorated with its own unique style, combining the elegance of classical Chinese design with modern minimalist fashion.
"The squirrel fish recipe you suggested is on the menu today! I specially asked the chef to make it according to your method. Why don't you try it and see how it tastes?"
As Zhou Li spoke, she led Li Mu and Tian Xiaohu to a private room on the second floor.
A sumptuous feast was already laid out in the private room, including the squirrel fish.
The squirrel fish was arranged on an elegant plate, its body fried to a golden brown and crispy, drizzled with a layer of bright red sauce, and sprinkled with pine nuts and chopped green onions, making it look and smell delicious.
Li Mu picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of fish, and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully.
The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a wonderful texture. The sauce is also very delicious, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
"How does it taste?" Zhou Li asked expectantly, looking at Li Mu's expression.
Li Mu gave a thumbs up: "It's so delicious! Sister Li, your cooking skills are amazing! This squirrel fish is even better than the ones I've made before!"
Zhou Li smiled smugly: "Of course, my chef came all the way from the provincial capital, so his skills are top-notch. How about it? Didn't he disappoint you?"
Li Mu nodded repeatedly: "No, no, I'm not disappointed at all."
"Come on, let me calculate the cost for you first." Zhou Li led the two of them to the back kitchen, where Jin Dachuan was already waiting by the hot pot, with a large electronic scale next to him.
Li Mu placed the wild boar on the electronic scale, and the scale's display immediately showed an astonishing number.
"A total of 280 jin!"
"At market price, it's thirty yuan per jin, so that's eight thousand four hundred! As for the fish, it's twenty yuan per basket, so ten baskets would be two hundred yuan! That'll give you eight thousand six hundred in total!"
As Jin Dachuan spoke, he took out a thick wad of banknotes from the drawer, counted out 8,600 yuan, and handed it to Li Mu.
Li Mu took the money; this hunting trip had really been a huge success!
"Sister Li! Someone wants to return the food!"
Zhou Li was chatting with Li Mu when she suddenly heard a hurried shout from the front hall. She frowned, immediately turned around and ran towards the front hall, with Li Mu following closely behind.
Upon arriving at the front table, I saw several well-dressed guests arguing with a waiter, their faces showing displeasure. The table was laden with dishes, including squirrel fish.
But at this moment, no one paid any attention to it, as it did not seem to suit the tastes of these guests.
"What's going on?" Zhou Li walked quickly to the table of guests and asked with a smile.
The waitress explained with a wronged expression, "Sister Li, these customers say our dishes don't suit their taste and are asking for a refund."
The leading guest glanced at Zhou Li and said arrogantly, "The food here is absolutely terrible, it's inedible. Look at this squirrel fish, it's so awful, how dare you serve it to our guests? We demand a refund and compensation for our losses."
Zhou Li's expression changed slightly. She knew these guests were important figures and she couldn't afford to offend them.
"I am very sorry for the unpleasant dining experience. This squirrel fish is a new dish we have just launched. There may be some shortcomings in the chef's cooking. I will have the chef make a new one for you immediately. Alternatively, you can take a look at the other dishes on the menu and see if there is anything you like. We will replace it for you free of charge."
Zhou Li adopted a standard public relations stance, smiling and speaking sincerely, but the customer waved his hand impatiently and said, "No need, I came to your restaurant specifically for this squirrel fish, but it turned out like this, what's the point of eating it!"
With that, the guest stood up, preparing to leave. Seeing this, the other guests also stood up, ready to depart.
Seeing this, Zhou Li became anxious and quickly stopped them: "Everyone, I'm very sorry. How about this, I'll treat you to today's meal as an apology. Is that alright?"
The leading guest chuckled dismissively: "Treat us to a meal? You think that will solve the problem? We paid for this, we didn't come here to eat your free food."
Zhou Li's face darkened further; she knew this matter was getting complicated.
Just then, Li Mu suddenly stood up and walked up to the guest.
"Brother, I think you might have some misunderstandings about how to cook squirrel fish. Squirrel fish is all about a perfect balance of sweet and sour, and a crispy texture. When our chefs cook it, they may pay more attention to the shape and color of the squirrel fish, so the taste might be a little off. But you can't just dismiss it as a bad dish."
"Okay, I'll make you a new one. Try it and see if you still don't like it. If you still don't like it, then I have nothing to say. Today's meal is on me. How does that sound?"