He also suggested, "They’ve all shelled out so much money. How about doing a portioned meal next time? One portion per person, so when the kitchen calls for the waiter, they won’t be pulled away by the servers to stop customers from fighting..."

Boss Chang, however, gleefully poured Master Qian a cup of tea before saying:

"Master Qian, when it comes to cooking, I couldn’t match you in eight lifetimes. But when it comes to doing business, you’re no match for me."

"Our Changleju is now synonymous with high-end and famous. Everyone knows we’re expensive, and ordinary people are gradually avoiding us."

But, just knowing we’re high-end without understanding where high-end is, doesn’t work either!

"Look at the people dining today, there’s a mix of everyone. The arguments and disputes are particularly attention-grabbing, and I bet it’ll be trending in local searches."

When it finally spreads on TikTok—

Just wait, after our whole fish feast, people will be begging us to issue them a membership card next year!

This foodie nation is that confident!

Master Qian furrowed his brows, "So you’re planning to expand again?"

"No, no, no! That’s not possible!"

Boss Chang nearly jumped up:

"Now we can’t even supply food for our restaurant, so what’s the point of expanding without dishes?"

He sighed, "I just think, our ancestors have always done business solidly, our fame neither too big nor small, just within this small circle."

"Now it’s my turn, catching up with this information age, shouldn’t we take advantage of the current wind? No other intention."

He chuckled, rubbing his hands, and then eagerly massaged Master Qian’s shoulders:

"I just want our Changleju’s name to get bigger, and even bigger!"

In a field where one excels, how can they not have pursuits for reputation and status?

Nowadays, it’s no longer the era of good wine not afraid of a deep alley. Master Qian frequently scrolls through TikTok, seeing popular bloggers easily ruin a steadfast little shop.

He’s also seen restaurants specializing in prepared foods bustling with guests thanks to their online traffic.

On a macro level, this is called bad money driving out good money.

But in their eyes, isn’t this making the path for chefs narrower?

Boss Chang wants to make Changleju more famous and then participate in impressive selections, gaining higher industry recognition.

Thinking further, being called upon annually to that unspeakable place, to do a proper state banquet or something...

Do you want this honor?

Who doesn’t have ambition?!

At this moment.

He gulped down the tea in front of him, then stood up again:

"Alright, I understand your intentions. Next time there’s a banquet, be sure to staff up in advance. With me overseeing, I won’t let the kitchen mess up for you."

After saying this, he added, "If there’s an opportunity to show face, let our hotel’s young chefs go out and make an appearance."

Needless to say, because these dishes are both expensive and rare, and often in very small portions, everyone puts their heart and soul into making them, trying to maximize every flavor and blend them harmoniously.

Over time, actually inadvertently, everyone at Changleju also improved their culinary skills.

For someone like Master Qian, every tiny improvement is a big step forward, not to mention the younger masters.

With support from all three generations, only then can Changleju’s restaurant continue well!

Boss Chang also excitedly said, "Eh, I’ll certainly keep what you said in mind."

Master Qian opened the office door, thought for a moment, then turned to smile at him, "You business types have lots of clever tricks—just look at how chaotic the banquet hall has become."

"Only the clearing staff are happy."

Isn’t that true?

The leftover plates, bowls, and soup are a hassle to clear and dirty.

But today, there wasn’t even a single scallion left on the plates, making clearing particularly swift. The dishwashing aunties were thrilled.

Boss Chang immediately laughed out loud.

...

At this moment, it wasn’t just the large banquet hall in a hustle; even the front desk had a crowd of guests gathered, asking the young lady:

"Now many hotels are promoting prepared dishes, will your hotel offer them?"

"Yeah, just recently I went to another hotel and their special signature dishes were all packaged as gift boxes. What about yours? Tell us the price."

What price?!

The front desk is just a front desk, not a salesperson.

At this moment, she could only apologize while shaking her head, "Sorry everyone, as our boss said, Changleju will never make prepared dishes, no matter how much money is involved."

However—

Seeing everyone sighing dejectedly, she suddenly smiled: