When Li Youran got the news and came from the backyard, he saw four cars parked on the venue. It seemed that the guests had already taken their seats. He went up the stairs to the service desk of the private restaurant on the second floor and asked the waiter:
"How's it going? Is there no problem?"
"The guests are already seated. Vice Mayor He and his wife, Director Xia and Mr. Jiang are all inside. There are also three drivers who have arranged to eat at the bun shop." said the waitress in a light gray uniform.
.After this period of training, she is already familiar with some key issues.
Li Youran nodded. He told the waiter to pay more attention and report any situation at any time. Then he left the second floor and went to the kitchen to inspect.
In the kitchen, Chef Liu was cooking, looking attentive, and two helpers were also busy. Li Youran watched for a while, without disturbing them, and then left alone. Master Liu is a rigorous person and has full authority over the private kitchen.
Entrusting him to you is undoubtedly the right choice.
In Private Room No. 2, there were a total of eight guests. Vice Mayor He and Mr. Jiang were sitting at the main seats by the window. Director Xia and Secretary Lin were on the left, Jiang Yueting and Mrs. He were sitting on the right, and there were two others.
Each party will be accompanied by their respective assistants.
Vice Mayor He had already stated in advance that today was a private banquet and no official business would be discussed, which made the situation less awkward. People at the table were chatting politely, but the content of the conversation was as bland as boiled water. It seemed that it was just a courtesy.
Communication. Director Xia told several anecdotes about Tianhai City, hoping to liven up the atmosphere. Secretary Lin also took out the prepared Moutai and poured a glass for everyone.
The door opened, and the waiter came in pushing the food cart. Dishes that looked like ordinary ingredients but were exquisitely made were brought to the table. The guests present felt that there was nothing special about it. Director Xia had a plan in mind, and he acted as the master of ceremonies.
As for the character, I first asked Deputy Mayor He to give a toast, and the guests and hosts had a drink together. Then he introduced the characteristics of the dishes here to everyone, and everyone was invited to enjoy them as they pleased.
To the surprise of most people, all the dishes on the table turned out to be very delicious. They tasted much better than the two banquets at the Tianhai Hotel a few days ago. Vice Mayor Lian He couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't expect that this small place would have such delicious food.
Such superb cooking skills.
The people present here are all well-informed people who have tasted delicious food. At this time, they couldn't help but praise. The atmosphere at the wine table was much more harmonious and lively than before.
Only Mr. Jiang seemed to be preoccupied and had no appetite for delicious food. Vice Mayor He knew this and sighed slightly, but did not point it out.
"Yellow-headed crucian carp soup." The waiter brought a small blue and white soup basin, took off the lid and announced the name of the dish.
The color of the soup is pure milky white, and a rich aroma of crucian carp immediately overflows.
"Oh." Mr. Jiang's eyes narrowed, and his attention was drawn to the small soup basin.
"Grandpa, do you want some fish soup? I'll scoop it up for you." Seeing that her grandfather seemed very interested, Jiang Yueting took the small bowl, filled a bowl of fish soup with a spoon and put it in front of her grandfather.
Mr. Jiang seemed to have remembered something. He picked up the small spoon in the bowl and slowly put the steaming spoonful of fish soup into his mouth.
Hey, what does this taste like? It's fresh and mellow, so strong that it can't be dissolved, and it's intoxicating.
Familiar yet strange, very far away, yet seemingly close at hand. The dusty memories were uncovered by a force and slowly became clear...
In the haze, a thin boy and a green canvas schoolbag washed white
"Wild boy, a wild boy who has no father!" The half-grown boy sneered.
"Uh-huh, uh-huh!" Several minions around him cheered.
Angry! The thin boy rushed towards the half-grown boy.
Bang! Fall to the ground. Get up. Bang, get thrown to the ground again.
The maniacal laughter of the half-grown boy.
His body and face were in burning pain, and his nose was filled with the smell of earth. But his anger made him forget all this and come again!
...
The door opened, and an anxious boy stood outside, with a bruised nose and swollen face, a big hole in his schoolbag, and one bare foot.
Woman in coarse cloth.
Angry eyes, raised rough hands.
The boy closed his eyes and waited.
The slap never fell, and the expected scolding turned into a sigh.
...
A simple willow wood dining table, a coarse porcelain bowl, and steaming milky white fish soup.
The crucian carp soup is so rich, so fragrant, and has a special sweetness. It tastes so good and warms your whole body.
Under the dim light, the woman was beside him, holding her chin in one hand, with gentle eyes and a kind smile.
"tasty?"
"Um."
"Then drink more." The slightly thick voice was filled with warmth.
...
"Then drink more."
"Then drink more."
...
This voice keeps echoing.
The flavor of the hot fish soup seems to be getting stronger and stronger.
.......
With a clang, the small spoon fell on the table.
Finally I remembered, I have been dreaming about it for many years, and it turns out that this is the smell of my hometown, this is the taste of my mother.
Mr. Jiang couldn't control it anymore, his gray beard continued to tremble, and he burst into tears for a while.
Everyone at the table panicked. Jiang Yueting quickly supported her grandfather and said eagerly:
"Grandpa, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Others also stood up and walked to the old gentleman.
"Is it okay?" "Do you need to see a doctor?"
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Li Youran returned to the service desk at the entrance on the second floor and listened to the waiter relaying information about the private room from time to time. After all, it was the deputy mayor and Hai
It would be a lie to say that you are not nervous when foreign investors come.
Hearing that there seemed to be something unusual in the private room, Li Youran's heart tightened, wondering what happened?
Fortunately, after a while, the waiter came over and said that the situation was calm. The guests at the table were chatting, laughing and drinking. The atmosphere was much better than the initial one. Li Youran relaxed now.
The dinner lasted for two and a half hours and did not end until nine o'clock.
When the show was over, the guests walked out of the private rooms, chatting with each other, all with relaxed smiles on their faces.
When passing by the service desk, the waiter introduced Li Youran to the guests, and Li Youran quickly stepped forward to greet them.
The old man with gray beard and hair, whose complexion turned red due to excitement and alcohol, took Li Youran's hand and shook it vigorously.
"Please help me tell today's chef that he is great. I can feel the chef's heart from his work. Thank you, thank you."
After the old man finished speaking, he turned and left with the support of his granddaughter.
With a slightly red face and a calm demeanor, Vice Mayor He passed by the service desk, stopped, looked at Li Youran carefully, then stretched out his right hand and patted him twice on the shoulder.
"Young man, that's good." Vice Mayor He said calmly, and then walked towards the exit.
Then Secretary Lin handed over a business card and conveyed a meaningful smile.
"If you have anything to do in the future, call me this way."
After the guests left, the corridor suddenly became deserted, leaving only the sound of waiters clearing away dishes in the private room. Li Youran lowered his head and looked at the business card in his hand, which simply said:
Lin Fan, phone number: *****.
There was no other information. Li Youran was a little confused. After thinking for a while, he solemnly put the business card into his arms.