This meal lasted from five thirty in the afternoon until almost eight o'clock before it truly ended.

Except for Liu Shurong and her son, who were a bit more restrained because they often had the opportunity to eat Jiang Yu's dishes, all the other guests, whether it was Director Liu or Principal He, were all walking against the wall.

There's no helping it; they ate too much!

But Director Liu and the others didn't regret it at all. With food this delicious, of course, they wanted to eat as much as they could, wasting it would be a crime!

Never mind if it was just a soup, even another main course—if it was made by Jiang Yu, they would make sure to finish it, even if they had to stay up all night.

This shows that through this meal, Director Liu and his group have been completely 'captured' by Jiang Yu's cooking.

It would be only a matter of days before they would find a way to come back here for another feast.

However, whether they could book a private room at that time would be another question.

Before leaving, Principal He, Fan Chuliang, and Niu Wenlin sought out Jiang Yu once more.

Principal He looked at Jiang Yu, whose face still bore a hint of youthfulness, sighed, and said:

"Xiaojiang, it's negligence on my part as the principal. The Seventh Dining Hall is running so well, and it has such high prestige among the student body, yet I only found out now that the head of the dining hall is actually a student from our Jiang University!"

Jiang Yu smiled humbly and said:

"You're too kind, Principal He. The school has so many things that require your attention. The Seventh Dining Hall is just a small dining hall, how could I trouble you unnecessarily?"

"Hey, you can't say it like that. Students' meals are also a big issue. Only when students eat well and are full can they have the energy to study better, right?"

Principal He waved his hand, smiling, "You can relax, I'll pay more attention to your matters in the future. If you have any problems, feel free to come to me!"

"Alright, thank you in advance, Principal He."

After chatting with Principal He for a while, Fan Chuliang asked about the opening of Room Number Seven to the public, explaining:

"I'm not pushing you, it's just that many people heard that during the winter break, the second floor of the Seventh Dining Hall underwent a renovation and turned into private dining rooms. So, a lot of people have been leaving comments on our school's Douyin account, inquiring about this matter.

If you've decided on a date to open, I can respond to the wider public."

"Hmm, Room Number Seven still needs to set up a landline for accepting private room reservations."

Jiang Yu furrowed his brows and thought for a moment before saying,

"The day after tomorrow then. I'll have a phone installed tomorrow and procure some beverages. The day after tomorrow, we can announce the reservation number and officially start operations.

Also, please let Minister Fan add on that we do not accommodate walk-ins; reservations are required."

"That's better, it's less likely for two groups of customers to 'collide' with each other."

Fan Chuliang nodded and then suggested, "Xiaojiang, actually, I have a suggestion. When Room Number Seven officially opens, you could set up a separate Douyin account.

By doing so, any announcements, like temporary closures or special offers, could be directly communicated to the fans.

Moreover, you could occasionally post cooking videos or other related content on this account. It'd help with promotion!"

As expected of the PR minister, his thinking is broad, immediately providing Jiang Yu with an excellent idea.

"That's indeed a good suggestion, thank you so much, Minister Fan!"

Jiang Yu was reminded of the menu he still hadn't completed. With a Douyin account for Room Number Seven, they could post daily 'Today's Recommended Dish' for booking customers to choose from.

If customers wanted dishes outside the recommendations, they could specify it when booking, leaving Jiang Yu enough preparation time to avoid being rushed.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Once Room Number Seven opens, I'll find someone to manage the Douyin account!"

Fan Chuliang smiled kindly, waving his hand, "Haha, no need to be so polite. As long as it's useful to you, I was just casually mentioning it."

"Additionally, there's another task possibly needing Minister Niu's assistance."

Jiang Yu smiled and then turned to Niu Wenlin, saying,

"For guests who successfully book a private room, most will likely be outsiders. I'd appreciate it if you could notify the Security Office to let security personnel at the entrance allow entry based on reservation numbers."

Niu Wenlin heard this and, with an open gesture, said, "No problem at all, don't worry, I'll arrange it for you!"

After finishing their conversation, it was time to leave.

It's unclear whether it was because Principal He was getting older or if it was from eating too much tonight, but after taking only a couple of steps, he stumbled slightly, almost falling. Fortunately, Jiang Yu, standing nearby, quickly caught him.

Once stable, Principal He, still a bit shaken, couldn't help but turn to glare at Niu Wenlin, whispering:

"Couldn't you help me a bit?"

"..."

Niu Wenlin looked aggrieved, "Help you? I was hoping for you to help me! Wasn't just you who ate too much, I'm more full than you!"

Jiang Yu held back his laughter, seeing them out to the dining hall entrance, but didn't go further, where Liu Shurong and her son were already waiting.

Watching Principal He and the others walk away, he then turned to Liu Shurong and her son, lightly patting Wu Wenle's shoulder, he smiled and asked,

"Lele, are you full tonight?"

"Yes, I'm full."

Wu Wenle nodded and said earnestly,

"Today I had preserved egg tofu, squid rings, sweet and sour ribs, braised pork, Longjing shrimp, baby cabbage, old duck stew with pig stomach, yam, and that mushroom soup, all very delicious!"

This was probably the first time in half a year that he had eaten so many dishes. The dishes he used to get at the first floor dining hall were not this varied, nor this delicate.

"Hmm, that's good."

Jiang Yu nodded and smiled, "Try other dishes in the future, and slowly you'll be able to eat anything."

Liu Shurong stood to the side, smiling as she watched Jiang Yu and Lele talk, feeling very gratified.

There was a time when Lele's condition was severe, unable to eat anything, and even his personality became timid and withdrawn. He wouldn't say so much to Jiang Yu like today and would hide in fright at the sight of a stranger.

During that time, Liu Shurong felt very sad and helpless, completely at a loss as to what to do.

But now, after eating the meals prepared by Jiang Yu, as Lele's body regained health, his confidence slowly returned. Liu Shurong could even see the light in Lele's eyes.

All of this was brought by Jiang Yu, so how could Liu Shurong not be grateful?

While Liu Shurong was thinking about these things, Jiang Yu had already finished talking with Lele, then he looked up with a smile and said to Liu Shurong:

"Aunt Liu, this dinner party was prepared rather hastily. Were the guests satisfied?"

"Who would be dissatisfied with the dishes you prepared? You saw, they all left supporting themselves against the walls."

Liu Shurong came back to her senses and said with admiration,

"I already knew your cooking was delicious, but I didn't expect your banquet dishes to taste even better than before!"

"I'm glad everyone's satisfied."

Jiang Yu nodded, letting out a long breath, jokingly saying, "I'm mainly worried that if the guests aren't happy with the food, they might delay your business."

"How could that be?"

Liu Shurong laughed, shook her head, and opened the small handbag in her hand. She took out an envelope and handed it to Jiang Yu, saying,

"This dinner was really hard on you. Here's the dining fee for tonight, keep it well."

Jiang Yu instinctively took the envelope and upon feeling it, realized something was off. Inside was actually a bank card!

He quickly pushed it back, saying:

"Aunt Liu, I haven't officially started business yet. I should charge for the costs, but isn't this too much?"

"Who said there has to be a lot of money on a bank card? I have dozens; some don't even have a penny on them!"

Liu Shurong couldn't help but laugh, stuffing the envelope back, and said decisively,

"Since you haven't set a price, whatever the customer thinks this meal is worth, that's what it is. If you ask too little, it's not okay; if you ask too much, I won't give it.

Stop being fussy, I still need you to take good care of my Lele!"

"Alright, thank you, Aunt Liu."

Seeing Liu Shurong insist, Jiang Yu didn't refuse further. He expressed his thanks and kept the envelope.

"Yes, Lele's nanny will come tonight. Early tomorrow morning, I'll fly back to Qiantang."

Liu Shurong turned to look at Lele and said to Jiang Yu, "From now on Lele's three meals a day will rely on you."

"Don't worry, I'll inform Xiaoyan and the others. When Lele comes, they can help serve a meal."

Jiang Yu nodded and said, "This way, Lele won't have to queue with the students from Jiang University for meals."

"Great, hearing you say this, I can return to Qiantang in peace."

Afterward, the two chatted a bit more. As it was getting late, Liu Shurong had to return to the Taoyuan Conference Hall to pack her luggage and instruct the newly arrived nanny on various matters. She soon took her leave.

After they left, Jiang Yu went back to the first-floor kitchen, made himself a cup of tea, and sat down for a proper rest.

This dinner had him busy from noon until now, without a moment to sit down and rest, leaving him exhausted.

Fortunately, the outcome was satisfying, and everyone enjoyed the meal.

"Hey, boss, you're down here?"

Lu Shuwu had just come out of the prep room when he saw Jiang Yu sitting and resting nearby. He quickly came over, grinning, and asked,

"How do you feel after preparing such a feast?"

"Just one word: tired!"

"Tired? Isn't that normal? Why do you think I was so resistant to learning cooking from my grandfather?"

Lu Shuwu pouted and sighed,

"Unlucky for me, I still couldn't escape the fate of becoming a cook, whether in Tanzhou or Jiangzhou!"

As he spoke, something suddenly occurred to him, and he excitedly moved closer to Jiang Yu, eyes shining, asking,

"Oh yeah, what price did this feast sell for?"

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