Chapter 54 Is this the secret recipe?

Seeing the task prompt, Lin Jiang smiled.

This is too much to mention.

But I don’t have any use for these two things for the time being, so I keep them for emergencies.

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The cell phone rang. It was a message from Jiang Xiaoqi.

Jiang Xiaoqi: "Brother Jiang, the official letter came down, I was selected as an outstanding teacher, and my salary increased by 300."

Lin Jiang: "Congratulations."

Jiang Xiaoqi: "Brother Jiang, thank you."

Brother Jiang: "What's the difference between verbal thanks and empty promises?"

Jiang Xiaoqi: "Haha, not now, at night."

Brother Jiang: “That’s right.”

Jiang Xiaoqi: “Yeah.”

After chatting for a few sentences, Lin Jiang didn't reply.

I plan to find a more reliable decoration company and outsource the work. I don’t have time to do these boring jobs myself.

Besides, there is still 2500 million of special funds that have not been spent, so there is no need to do it ourselves.

"Brother Jiang, your friend's things seem to have been left here." Li Yuanyuan said.

Lin Jiang looked back and found that Qin Youyou had forgotten the Chinese medicine she bought in the store.

I took out my phone and sent her a message.

Lin Jiang: "The Chinese medicine you bought was left in the store."

Qin Youyou: "I'm here with my sister. I'll put it in your store first. Please save it for me. Blowing kiss.JPG."

Lin Jiang: “OK.”

Lin Jiang put the Chinese medicine Qin Youyou bought on the bar counter to prevent others from touching it, then went to the kitchen and found that Zhang Guofu was not there.

I took the spoon and tasted the chicken soup.

I found that the taste is indeed a bit strong, but only slightly, not outrageous.

But what is certain is that Zhang Guofu must have played some tricks, but he was afraid of being discovered, so he didn't dare to make it so obvious.

I'll settle the score with him tonight and then just get out of here.

At this time, Zhang Guofu was smoking outside and had just hung up the phone with his wife.

Ring ring ring——

Just as I put out the cigarette and was about to go back, my cell phone rang again. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hey."

Zhang Guofu picked it up casually.

"Master Zhang, I'm Zhou Chengrong, from the Chunhe Noodle House next door."

Zhang Guofu was a little surprised, "Why are you calling me?"

"Master Zhang, don't be nervous, I just want to talk to you."

"What to talk about?"

"It's hard to explain over the phone. Do you have time tonight? Let's meet and talk."

Zhang Guofu vaguely guessed what Zhou Chengrong was looking for him for.

Lin Jiang doesn't take himself seriously, and the money he has is not enough to open a store, so it's understandable that he goes to work somewhere with a higher salary.

"Okay, where is it?"

"It's across the street from the Ma Laosan BBQ restaurant. Don't worry, just come over when you get off work."

"Row."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Guofu lit another cigarette, thinking that his guess was almost correct.

If I don't think of a solution, Chunhe Noodle House will go bankrupt. Zhou Chengrong called me, he must be trying to poach some of my employees.

Xiaojiang Noodle House is now doing a booming business, and I have the capital to negotiate.

Not to mention an increase of 2000, it might even increase by 4000.

But there is one thing that Zhang Guofu is a little unsure about, or rather, he is a little worried.

Zhang Guofu knows very well what the food he makes tastes like, and it is quite different from the taste now.

But everything in the store is made by themselves, whether it is the soup base or the scallion oil, they are all changed to their own recipes, but why does the taste become different from the original?

“Is it because of the seasoning used in the store?”

Zhang Guofu recalled the seasonings in the kitchen. There were more than a dozen kinds, all of which were common things and he used them all. How could there be any difference in taste?

Could it be that the taste is different because I adjusted the proportions of the seasonings?

After thinking about it, it seems that this is the only possibility.

"Ha ha……"

Zhang Guofu sneered and complained in his heart:
"Since you don't take me seriously, don't blame me for being rude."

After stubbing out his cigarette, Zhang Guofu returned to the store and prepared to get a bottle of Red Bull to moisten his throat. It would be a waste if he didn't drink it anyway.

"Ok?"

When passing by the bar, Zhang Guofu saw the black bag inside.

"Lily, what is this?"

"I don't know either. Brother Jiang brought it to us and told us not to touch it."

"It's quite mysterious." Zhang Guofu complained disdainfully.

"It could be a secret ingredient or something. It's normal that we are not allowed to touch it."

Zhou Xiaoli's casual remark immediately resolved Zhang Guofu's doubts and made him realize the problem.

Is this the key to delicious taste?

Zhang Guofu thinks this is possible.

"Lily, it's quite hot. Go buy a watermelon. It's my treat."

"Really? Then I won't be polite."

"It's just a watermelon. Why should you be so polite?"

Zhang Guofu took out 100 yuan in cash from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Xiaoli.

"Then I'll go buy some watermelon."

"Well, let's go."

Zhou Xiaoli took the money and went to buy watermelon happily.

Zhang Guofu quietly came to the bar, opened his pockets, and found that they were full of packages of things, and he didn't know what they were. At this time, Zhang Guofu saw the note inside.

“It turns out to be Chinese medicine.”

Zhang Guofu vaguely felt that this might be the seasoning of a secret recipe.

Because many noodle soup bases contain some Chinese medicinal herbs to create a more complex flavor.

The more Zhang Guofu thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, otherwise Lin Jiang wouldn't have been so careful.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guofu took out his mobile phone and took a photo, preparing to keep it for future use.

When he was done, he tied the pocket of the bag again, as if nothing had happened.

At this time, Zhou Xiaoli bought the watermelon and called Lin Jiang and Li Yuanyuan back from outside.

Lin Jiang was a little surprised that Zhang Guofu, this bastard, would actually take the initiative to treat them to watermelon.

When something is abnormal, there must be something wrong. There must be some unknown reason.

I was busy until after eight o'clock in the evening.

There were not many people in the store, and a few people began to clean up and prepare to close.

"Brother Jiang, let's go first." Li Yuanyuan waved at Lin Jiang and prepared to go off work.

"be careful on the road."

"Uh-huh."

After the two men left, Lin Jiang planned to take this opportunity to talk to Zhang Guofu and tell him not to come tomorrow.

But at this moment, Zhang Guofu passed by the two of them and left.

He didn't even say hello, nor did he give Lin Jiang a chance to speak.

"I don't know what happened to him these days. He's like a different person. He ignores us when we talk to him," said Zhou Xiaoli.

"It's okay, don't pay attention to him, just be careful on the road."

"I understand, Brother Jiang."

The two of them left after get off work, Lin Jiang turned off the computer and prepared to go home.

On the other hand, after get off work, Zhang Guofu did not go to the station, but walked to Fenglin International and entered a barbecue restaurant.

"Master Zhang, I'm here." Zhou Chengrong waved.

Seeing Zhou Chengrong, Zhang Guofu walked over and sat opposite him.

"Master Zhang is smoking."

Zhou Chengrong took out a lotus flower, handed it to Zhang Guofu, and lit it for him.

"I just ordered some random food, I didn't know you didn't like it."

Zhou Chenglong pushed the menu over and said, "Order something else."

"No, these are enough for us to eat. Boss Zhou, what do you want from me?"

"It's nothing serious, let's have a drink first."

"bring it on."

Zhang Guofu also loves drinking, so he didn't hesitate at this time.

Soon, after four or five bottles of beer, both of them were slightly tipsy.

"Boss Zhou, we've almost finished drinking, just tell me if you have anything to say."

"Then I'll get straight to the point."

Before getting down to business, Zhou Chengrong laid the groundwork, lit a cigarette for Zhang Guofu, took a few puffs in silence, and then got to the point.

"How much does Lin Jiang pay you per month when you work there?"

"7000."

Hearing the price, Zhou Chengrong was silent for a moment.

This price is the average price. It is not high, but definitely not low either. I used to hire a chef and only paid him 6500.

"Low."

"What's low?"

"He paid you too little. Considering your skills, this price is not high."

Zhang Guofu smoked silently, and it was just as he thought.

"Does Boss Zhou want to pull me over?"

Zhou Chengrong nodded, "That's what I mean. I'll give you an extra 2000 yuan salary. 9000 yuan is considered a sky-high price in Zhonghai. Please consider it."

Zhang Guofu did not respond. He took a few more puffs of his cigarette and said slowly:

"Boss Zhou, other people may not know my level, but you should know it. Lin Jiang's store was half dead before, and it was only after I came that I turned it into an Internet celebrity store. Otherwise, he would not be your opponent at all. Do you think my skills are worth 9000?"

Zhou Chengrong was already hurt by the 2000 yuan increase, but he still asked:

"How much do you want?"

"If the price goes up by another 2000, I'll work for you."

"11000..."

Zhou Chengrong smoked silently and muttered something.

This price has reached the top. Looking across the entire Zhonghai, no one can offer such a price.

But Zhang Guofu’s cooking skills are indeed good, and I have secretly ordered takeout from them.

When the noodles were delivered to me, they were not clumpy at all and tasted very good. No other takeaway noodles can achieve this.

So there is still room for consideration on this matter.

"11000 is fine, but I have one condition."

"You said."

"Come work for me tomorrow."

"That won't work. I've been working for Lin Jiang for more than a week. He should pay me at least 1500 yuan. I can't refuse it."

"People who achieve great things don't care about small details. You asked for a 4000 yuan salary increase, and I agreed without even thinking about it. Do you still care about the 1500 yuan?"

Faced with Zhou Chengrong's question, Zhang Guofu felt that he was being stingy.

"Why do this?"

"I want to catch him off guard!" Zhou Chengrong said with narrowed eyes:
"If you suddenly stop going, they will definitely be in a mess. With no one available, they will have to cook it themselves. His cooking skills cannot compare to yours. Once the diners taste it, they will know that the taste is not right, and then they will all come to our house."

"No wonder you can become a boss, you think a lot." Zhang Guofu said with a smile.

"So, forget about the 1500 yuan salary. Come over tomorrow and catch him off guard!"

"Okay, I'll do as you say!"

　Thanks to my book friend [Dongfang Wufei] for the book coins rewarded, thank you very much, and by the way, I ask for a monthly ticket
　　
　
(End of this chapter)