Dou Wenjing couldn't help but laugh, "Who talks about their own company like that?"

While they were chatting, Zheng Xiaoguang emerged with a group from the Supervisor company. "Mr. Lin, we've just double-checked everything. Here is the engineering acceptance report. Please have a look. If you have any questions, we can answer them on-site."

A representative from the Supervisor company handed over a report.

Lin Xu took it and flipped through it, completely unable to understand its contents. He then handed it to Dou Wenjing beside him and looked up at the newly decorated Lin Ji's Food.

He didn't know exactly how much his father-in-law had spent on the shop, but millions had already been invested in the decoration alone. He wondered when they would break even.

The shop's entrance was beautifully decorated, combining traditional and modern styles. Complemented by Geng Lishan's inscription, it exuded both elegance and the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere essential to the catering industry.

He walked into the shop.

The main entrance led to a large lobby and an oversized service counter. Spacious dining areas with rows of neatly arranged solid wood tables and chairs flanked both sides.

A small, cozy cat house was also installed on the service counter for Dundun to sleep in. Its roof was even fashioned from corrugated cardboard. When he couldn't sleep, the little fellow could enjoy the sensation of lounging on his rooftop.

Upon entering, Dundun leaped from Shu Yun's arms onto the service counter. The cat circled its new little house, even scraping its claws on the corrugated cardboard roof, looking utterly delighted.

Right, starting today, this cat has a proper home too!

Lin Xu toured the first floor. He noted the huge aquarium, a special refrigerated display for an array of cold dishes, and a dedicated section for braised items, all designed to make it easy for customers to select their cold dishes and braised items.

During the renovation, everyone had agreed that placing the braised items section in the second-floor kitchen was unsuitable. Therefore, it was moved to the first floor. This made it more appealing to walk-in customers and also convenient for those ordering takeout.

Lin Xu said to Xu Xinhua, who had accompanied him, "Master Xu, this afternoon, please bring over the broth we froze last month. Warm it up, reconstitute the flavors, and then begin the braising. Prepare a good variety, and you can also do some roasted meats."

"Alright!" Xu Xinhua readily agreed.

He thought back to when he was unceremoniously kicked out. It was only after much pleading and humbling himself that he finally managed to secure a kitchen helper job at Lin Ji. Back then, his main responsibility was preparing dishes like Tiger Skin Chicken Feet all day long. Now, at last, he felt like he'd seen the clouds part to reveal the moon; he finally had a chance to showcase his true skills. Moreover, this was an opportunity to truly shine. The braising department was now independent, and as its head, he could even recruit assistants to help with the braised dishes and roasted meats. For Xu Xinhua, this was more thrilling than any pay raise.

Nearby, Wei Qian gazed at the spacious and bright dining areas flanking the service counter and muttered to himself, "With so many dining seats, it shouldn't be crowded anymore, right?"

He recalled the old Lin Ji's Food, where getting a meal meant enduring a long queue. He was full of anticipation for the new restaurant, especially since the number of seats had multiplied severalfold. If all these seats were filled, imagine how many customers that would be!

"It's hard to say," Zhuang Yizhou chimed in. "Considering its current popularity, many people are eager to come and 'check in' at the restaurant." As a part-time streamer, Zhuang Yizhou was very attuned to online trends. After signing his contract, he changed his streamer profile to "Chef at Lin Ji's Food," and his follower count immediately jumped by over ten thousand. The online popularity of Lin Ji was undeniable.

Everyone had been waiting eagerly for a whole month; business on opening day was bound to be explosive. On social media, under topics related to Lin Ji's Food, many people even said they would take a day off work just to be there and 'check in' on opening day. They hadn't eaten those delicious hand-pulled noodles for a month and were practically dreaming about them.

"This afternoon, let's have the staff come in to familiarize themselves with their responsibilities," Lin Xu instructed Dou Wenjing and Shu Yun methodically. "Every server must be able to operate the small dumbwaiter for food proficiently and be able to describe the taste and characteristics of each dish..."

The two nodded repeatedly, assuring him they would quickly get the staff acquainted with all the restaurant's facilities.

"After we open, the walk-in customers on the first floor will likely want a quick bowl of noodles before heading back to work, so service upstairs must be fast. Master Ji, if you're short-handed, let me know. We can also poach skilled individuals from other restaurants."

Hearing Lin Xu's instructions, Ji Minghui nodded and replied, "I've already recruited several experienced noodle makers. Our restaurant built its reputation on hand-pulled noodles; we absolutely dare not be careless in this regard."

As a professional chef, he was keenly aware of how crucial a restaurant's foundation was. Moreover, Ji Minghui, with his background in pastry, subtly aimed to distinguish his department from those of the chefs specializing in hot dishes. So, when he took over the noodle department, he immediately began recruiting. He even planned to establish hand-pulled noodles as the definitive signature dish of Lin Ji. That way, no matter how exquisite other dishes might be, customers' indelible first impression of Lin Ji would be its delicious hand-pulled noodles. For everyone in the noodle department, this would undoubtedly be a very impressive highlight on their resumes.

After inspecting the first floor, everyone then visited the second and third floors.

The spacious kitchens pleased every chef. Furthermore, a small cold storage unit adjacent to the kitchen alleviated Lin Xu's concerns about ingredient storage. Additionally, the kitchen was equipped with an oversized multifunctional steam cabinet, professional-grade ovens, and various other pieces of specialized equipment.

Even the water supply was differentiated. Filtered tap water was used for washing, while Nongfu Spring bottled water was used for broths, soups, and braising liquids. Dou Wenjing had even discussed the supply arrangement with Nongfu Spring's regional manager.

"Using spring water for boiling noodles and making soup definitely enhances the flavor," Dou Wenjing mused, "but won't the cost be too high?"

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