Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 451 - 267: If the Boss Went on a Blind Date, the Girls Would Line Up to Downtown (Part 2)
But sometimes, when the environment changes, so does the perspective on handling problems.
What was once impossible may now become possible.
For example, right now, Jiang Yu had just finished eating, standing comfortably in the air-conditioned dining hall.
Listening to this young and beautiful female editor calmly recount her "arduous journey" before interviewing him...
The image of a fragile-looking yet strong-willed woman formed in his mind.
As a man, Jiang Yu naturally admired her. If he put himself in her shoes, he probably wouldn’t be able to do the same, persisting in one place for nearly half a month just for an interview!
Impressive!
In such a situation, Jiang Yu, who usually resisted interviews, unknowingly started to waver.
After thinking it over, he finally asked,
"Editor Zhu, can I ask what you plan to interview about?"
Zhu Yaxue, who managed to become a magazine editor right after graduation, was clearly not a fool. Hearing Jiang Yu’s words, she knew she was close to success.
With a delighted expression, she said,
"Mr. Jiang, the interview is simple. I’ll ask a few questions, and you just need to answer them truthfully!"
"Just a few questions?"
Jiang Yu nodded slightly and said with a smile,
"Can I ask what kind of questions they’ll be? If they’re not too troublesome, I can just answer casually."
The implication was clear: if the questions were too tricky or too personal, he wouldn’t answer them.
Understanding the hidden meaning, Zhu Yaxue sweetly smiled and said,
"Don’t worry, Mr. Jiang, they are just basic common-sense questions, nothing that will trouble you." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
She paused, then gave examples,
"The questions are quite simple, like how, as a current student about to attend university, did you come to run a student dining hall?
Do your studies and work conflict with each other? If so, how do you handle it?
Also, you’re so young yet such a skilled cook. How did you manage that?
Moreover, I heard you founded the Seventh Dining Hall on your own. Could you share any amusing stories from its establishment?"
After listing a few questions, Zhu Yaxue gave Jiang Yu a sweet smile, looking expectantly and asking,
"Mr. Jiang, aren’t they all simple?"
Hearing the questions she listed, they seemed troublesome to Jiang Yu, but seeing the expectant look on the girl’s face, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse.
More importantly, he realized that refusing might not even be effective!
Given her stubbornness, even if he refused once, she might still stick around, repeatedly "requesting" him to accept the interview.
Imagining himself getting "pestered" every time he left his place, unable to relax in a private room or play chess, Jiang Yu couldn’t help but shiver.
Fine, fine, better to just answer a few and send her back to Chang’an.
After some mental "negotiation," Jiang Yu quickly convinced himself, nodding as he said,
"Alright then, but I’ll only give you half an hour."
Pausing, he added, "Also, no photos."
Zhu Yaxue was overjoyed, nodding repeatedly in response,
"Mm, mm, thank you, Mr. Jiang. Don’t worry, I won’t bother your rest."
"Then let’s not stand outside; let’s sit in the private room and talk."
Jiang Yu smiled at her, pushed open the door to the private room, and walked in first.
Excitement welled up in Zhu Yaxue again, and she quickly took a deep breath to calm herself before following him in.
...
Seventh Dining Hall, in the first-floor kitchen.
"Xiaojiang, come tell this old man how you know that girl?"
Jia Dequan leaned in with a grin and said to Jiang Yu,
"Honestly, that girl is truly something, got the looks, got the figure, and she’s pretty tall too, at least 1.7 meters. She matches you well!"
"Boss, impressive!"
Lu Shuwu joined in the fun, fueled by gossip, and quickly asked,
"I heard even Lao Jia saw her for the first time, so none of us have met her. How did you meet her without leaving home?"
"Hmph, can’t you see who Boss Xiao Jiang is?"
Ma Guoqiang glanced at the two with disdain and snorted,
"With Boss Xiao Jiang’s looks, education, culinary skills, and assets... isn’t meeting whoever he wants a piece of cake?
Let’s say if Boss Xiao Jiang posted a picture online with a marriage ad...
Do you believe young women would line up from the dining hall entrance all the way to the center of Jiangzhou City?"
"..."
Jiang Yu was speechless. These old 6s were getting more ridiculous by the minute!
Previously, in the private room with that female editor Zhu having an interview—well, more like a casual chat, really—at that moment, Jia Dequan pushed the door open and came in.
The little old man was flabbergasted at the scene, took a glance inside seeing him with a young girl, and quickly retreated.
