Ling Zhenfei certainly knew about the Foodie Alliance, and there was even a dedicated section on the Foodie Alliance's website for Xi Shan Restaurant and Ling Zhenfei, where fans of Xi Shan Restaurant could interact.

Ling Zhenfei had also followed the information on it, learning about things like group buying.

Ling Zhenfei recognized that this was a great promotion for Xi Shan Restaurant, so he wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Ling Zhenfei said, "The specific opening time still needs to be discussed, and as for discounts during the opening, of course, there are some. We've considered many discount methods, but I think it's still unsatisfactory. I want the fans to decide how we should offer discounts this time."

Qi Zhong said alone, "What fans are most concerned about is whether this time will be the same as the restaurant opening in Modu, with bonus Heart-Talk Fruits given with recharges?"

Ling Zhenfei of course knew everyone was concerned about this issue. Heart-Talk Fruits were now very valuable; on the black market, Wrath of God could sell one for fifty thousand yuan, and they were scarce even then.

Xi Shan Restaurant had already stopped supplying Heart-Talk Fruits, so they were extremely rare, which meant that by recharging, one could essentially gain fifty thousand yuan for free, which was a scalper's favorite.

Even if you started with two hundred thousand, sold nineteen hundred thousand, and still earned four thousand with the Heart-Talk Fruit.

Such a trade that easily makes a profit of four thousand yuan wouldn't lose money, so it's natural for scalpers to be tempted.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I'll share a little secret with everyone; I'm sure you all know that the Heart-Talk Fruit Tree is in my hometown. I even climbed it during a livestream. Now there are no Heart-Talk Fruits on it, and as for when the next batch of fruits will grow, whether in a few years or a few months, I really don't know.

But I can guarantee that the first hundred to recharge at the opening can still get the Heart-Talk Fruits, while others will have to wait. This will be recorded in the membership card, and once there are more fruits, they will be provided to everyone again."

"Will this time's recharge be very expensive?" someone asked worriedly.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Let's keep that as a mystery for now, or rather, we haven't decided yet. Once we make a decision, I'll inform everyone on Weibo."

"Mr. Ling, wasn't it slightly unfair that when Michelin recently announced the names of their starred chefs, you were rated as a two-star chef? After all, you have openly defeated two-star Michelin chefs, so your skill should be at least three stars."

Ling Zhenfei was a little surprised about being rated as a Michelin-starred chef, as he was indeed not aware of it.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I haven't really paid attention to that, and the rating doesn't matter much to me, as I'm not really a professional chef. I'm just a small doctor who cooks occasionally."

After saying this, he walked into the store, thankfully there weren't many fans at the door.

The restaurant was bustling inside, and it already seemed quite presentable, suggesting it wouldn't take long to reopen.

Upon entering the restaurant, Bai Ling sighed and said, "You finally came in; I thought you wouldn't be able to break away from the group of fans."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Fans are the most adorable people, and any requests they have should certainly be well attended to."

Bai Ling snorted, "Don't boast that much. I'm also your fan, so why can't my requests be fulfilled?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Because that was an unreasonable request."

Seeing Zhou Tong directing the workers and Cao Xueyi holding a blueprint, Ling Zhenfei walked over.

"Your progress is quick; I assume it won't be long before the opening, right?" Ling Zhenfei asked Cao Xueyi as he walked over.

Cao Xueyi smiled upon seeing Ling Zhenfei and said, "I was just about to discuss this with you; now everything is nearing completion. When do you think would be a good time to open?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Isn't this the kind of thing where we should consult the almanac and pick a good day?"

At this moment, Zhou Tong joined in, saying, "I've already checked. Three days or seven days from now, both days are quite good, or we'll have to wait another half month."

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Three days is a bit too rushed. Let's do it seven days from now, giving you more time to prepare and ensuring the chefs and waitstaff are ready, with everything in place."

Cao Xueyi said, "The waitstaff are all prepared and can arrive tomorrow."

As they were chatting, suddenly a woman's voice said, "Is there anything else I can do?"

A woman walked out from the side entrance, and upon seeing her, Ling Zhenfei was momentarily stunned. It was the same Ge Yunlan he met with Li Ru at that banquet the other day.

However, her outfit was different now, with a brown turtleneck sweater, white skinny pants, sneakers, and a touch of light makeup on her face, with her long hair tied up in a bun at the back of her head.

She looked entirely different from how she did at the banquet; now, Ge Yunlan seemed to have a pure, girl-next-door feel. If not for seeing her at the banquet with Li Ru recounting her experiences, she could easily be mistaken for an innocent young lady.

Ge Yunlan also noticed Ling Zhenfei and smiled at him but said nothing, instead walking straight to Cao Xueyi. The previous words were evidently directed at Cao Xueyi.

Cao Xueyi appeared very familiar with Ge Yunlan, saying, "How can I let you do so much work at my restaurant? Don't worry about it; leave it to them to handle."

Ge Yunlan said, "It's nothing, just offering some help."

While speaking, Ge Yunlan glanced over at Ling Zhenfei and Bai Ling, and Cao Xueyi, thinking Ge Yunlan might not recognize Ling Zhenfei, hurriedly said, "Let me introduce you."

But before finishing the introduction, Ge Yunlan interrupted, "Mr. Ling Zhenfei, we have met before."

Cao Xueyi was taken aback and asked, "How do you two know each other?"

Ge Yunlan smiled and said, "We met at a banquet days ago; it was truly memorable."

Bai Ling and Cao Xueyi were both shocked looking at Ling Zhenfei, whose heart skipped a beat.

Ling Zhenfei was quite surprised; how did he encounter Ge Yunlan by mere coincidence? It was too coincidental. If she was to reveal everything, wouldn't that expose Li Ru?

Ling Zhenfei chuckled, "Miss Ge is quite humorous. I'm also quite impressed with you. By the way, are you and Xueyi close?"

Ge Yunlan said, "We've been old friends, and since I heard her restaurant was about to open, I happened to be passing by and decided to drop in. I didn't expect to bump into Mr. Ling here. What a coincidence!"

At that moment, Ling Zhenfei noticed Bai Ling's skeptical expression, clearly filled with doubt.

Pretending not to notice, Ling Zhenfei said, "What a coincidence indeed. But since Xi Shan Restaurant isn't open yet, there isn't much to offer. Once it opens, I'll have Xueyi give you a proper welcome."

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