Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 205 - 204: They’re Not Qualified to Nitpick

When there are unexpected events, this room can be used for emergencies at any time; if nothing happens, he won’t lose much, just earn a little less.

Jiang Yu, who had long since paid off all his debts, still cares about this small amount of money?

Of course not!

Look, isn’t Teacher Xiong’s current situation exactly an unexpected event? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"Xiaojiang, you..."

Listening to Jiang Yu’s words, Xiong Bingsheng became so excited that he was at a loss for words. He stammered,

"I really, really don’t know what to say, thank you, thank you, Xiaojiang!"

What seemed like a difficult matter to him turned out to be a trivial matter in Jiang Yu’s eyes!

Especially the sentence Jiang Yu said later, "I might need to consider for others, but for you, it’s available anytime," which moved Xiong Bingsheng deeply.

He never expected that he held such an important place in Jiang Yu’s heart!

You know, such a room can’t even be booked now, and just the transfer fee outside costs thousands; some even dare to ask for ten thousand.

But even in such a tight situation, Jiang Yu could still say "It’s available anytime for you." How could he not be moved?

"Teacher Xiong, it really isn’t any trouble."

Jiang Yu picked up the cup of hot tea in front of Xiong Bingsheng, handed it to him without hiding his intentions, and said with a smile,

"Honestly, I only book out four of the eight rooms per meal.

First, because the staff is still short on the second floor, and I’m the only one cooking; I can’t handle so many diners.

Secondly, after so many years in school, I have teachers, classmates, and friends. What if they suddenly need to ask me for a room? So, I must keep a few for emergencies.

But, Teacher Xiong, you should just let this matter pass after hearing it. Please don’t spread it around, or else too many people will come asking for rooms, and I won’t be able to handle them!"

"No, no, Xiaojiang, rest assured, I’ll forget it as soon as I leave here. I definitely won’t tell anyone else."

Xiong Bingsheng kept nodding, feeling deeply shocked.

No wonder Niu Wenlin kept saying over the phone why he was sure he couldn’t get the room from Jiang Yu without even asking? Jiang Yu is much smarter than you!

When he first heard this, he didn’t take it seriously, thinking Niu Wenlin was too conceited. The rooms outside are highly sought after, so how could Jiang Yu spare one?

Now, listening to Jiang Yu say that he only booked out four rooms and kept the other four mostly as a backup, he immediately understood Niu Wenlin’s reasoning.

Turns out, the fool was himself all along!

Niu Wenlin had already thought that even if Jiang Yu had enough staff, he wouldn’t book out all the rooms. At least he would reserve a few for teachers, classmates, or friends.

As long as a person lives in this world, they are not alone. There will always be various simple or complex social relationships around them.

When others come asking, as a restaurant owner, if you can’t even provide a room, are you looking down on others or yourself?

So, Niu Wenlin was sure that Jiang Yu must have spare rooms. As long as Xiong Bingsheng asked, there was no chance of returning empty-handed.

"Sigh, Lao Niu was right again, Jiang Yu is indeed much smarter than me."

Xiong Bingsheng couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, wondering why he couldn’t figure out what was clear to Lao Niu and Jiang Yu.

Not realizing the importance of social relationships, it’s no wonder he had been stuck in the deputy section chief position for so many years...

It’s not a matter of ability, but emotional intelligence!

Even though he got the room, Xiong Bingsheng felt more uncomfortable than if he hadn’t, probably because he was facing the gap in his self-awareness.

Alas, the difference is just too big!

"Oh, Teacher Xiong, I think it might be better like this."

Jiang Yu was unaware of the storm he had stirred in Xiong Bingsheng’s heart. He took another sip of tea and continued,

"The bookings for the rooms on the second floor are currently suspended, right? Once the bookings reopen in a few days, I might book out a few more rooms per meal so that there won’t be many vacant ones.

But this year, isn’t there a centennial celebration at the school? Although the celebration is still a few months away, there’s no guarantee that no one will come by then. Coincidentally, Teacher Xiong, you’re in charge of alumni reception.

So why not, I’ll reserve a room specifically for the school. If there’s any reception need, Teacher Xiong, you can call me anytime."

"Oh, this..."

Jiang Yu’s suggestion made Xiong Bingsheng’s heart tremble involuntarily, and the teacup in his hand wobbled, almost dropping to the ground.

This Jiang Yu is offering me "credit" in a roundabout way!

It’s said that the school had planned to conduct alumni receptions at the Seventh Dining Room. However, they hadn’t had the chance to discuss this with Jiang Yu before he implemented the room booking system.

And now, with the Seventh Dining Room being so renowned and under constant scrutiny, the school was hesitant to proceed for fear of no impact, so it had temporarily set the matter aside.