The warehouse of the Dongcheng District branch of Wang's All-Inclusive Hotel was filled with a stale and mixed smell.

Faint light came in through the narrow window, barely illuminating the dim space.

Mountains of items were placed in a disorderly manner, old tables were stacked up and rickety, and rusty kitchen utensils were piled up randomly.

The cardboard boxes in the corner were leaning all over the place, and some were already broken, revealing the miscellaneous items inside that were from who knows when.

Ma Hua and a few of his disciples were currently in the midst of this chaos.

Wang Jianye asked him to clean up the place.

When the branch was first set up, we were in a hurry, so some places were not cleaned up properly before opening.

Ma Hua was wearing a slightly worn and dusty work suit, with signs of wear on the cuffs and collar.

His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which formed dark traces under the stain of dust.

He frowned, his eyes revealing helplessness and annoyance, and muttered in a low voice: "How can this broken warehouse be so messy!"

As he was struggling to move a heavy box, he accidentally knocked over a pile of old books next to it.

The books fell to the ground with a clatter, raising a cloud of dust.

"Oh!" Ma Hua couldn't help but cry out, and he squatted down helplessly to pick it up.

Just then, his eyes were attracted by a yellowed notebook with badly worn edges.

Some fuzzy patterns and handwriting can be vaguely seen on the cover of the book, as if it is hiding a mysterious story.

Ma Hua picked it up curiously and gently brushed off the thick dust on it.

The words "yellow croaker in soup" gradually appeared clearly, and his heartbeat accelerated instantly, as if he could hear the sound of his heart beating violently in his chest like a drum.

“Is this a lost recipe?” Ma Hua wondered to himself, his eyes fixed on the book in his hands.

His hands began to tremble unconsciously, and an indescribable excitement surged in his heart.

He couldn't wait to open it. The ancient and mysterious words and patterns on the pages seemed to tell him about the glory of the past.

His breathing became rapid and his eyes opened wider and wider, as if he had seen endless treasures.

Ma Hua hurriedly took the recipe and ran to the office of his boss Wang Jianye.

"Boss, boss!" Ma Hua's voice was full of excitement and excitement.

Wang Jianye was sitting at his desk, looking at the accounts with a frown.

Hearing Ma Hua's anxious call, he raised his head and looked at Ma Hua in confusion.

"What's wrong? Why are you so flustered?" Wang Jianye asked.

Ma Hua panted and handed the recipe to Wang Jianye with both hands: "Boss, look, I found this in the warehouse!"

Wang Jianye took the recipe and his eyes fell on the yellowed paper.

His eyes gradually widened and his expression became focused and surprised.

"Stuffed yellow croaker in soup? This is a famous dish that has been lost!" Wang Jianye couldn't help but exclaimed.

Ma Hua said anxiously: "Boss, can we add this dish to the menu?"

Wang Jianye pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked at Ma Hua firmly: "You can try, but the preparation of this dish may be complicated, we need to study it carefully."

Soon, all Wang's restaurants incorporated this dish into their new menus.

On the day when the new dishes were launched, a long line formed in front of the store early in the morning.

People came from all directions, the line was winding and there was no end in sight.

Inside the restaurant, the eyes of the first diners who tasted this dish lit up instantly.

Their mouths were constantly chewing, with intoxicated expressions on their faces.

"This taste is simply the most delicious thing on earth! The fish is fresh and tender, and the soup is rich and delicious. It's indescribable!"

A diner exclaimed loudly, his voice full of surprise and satisfaction, his eyes narrowed into slits, the corners of his mouth turned up, and he kept savoring the wonderful taste.

"I've never eaten such delicious fish! Wang's All-in-One Restaurant is really amazing!"

Another diner echoed this and picked up another piece of food with chopsticks. His face was filled with a happy smile, as if he was in a food paradise.

"This braised yellow croaker soup really opened my eyes! Wang's All-in-One Restaurant is indeed a famous restaurant!"

Another diner gave a thumbs up and praised the dish highly.

As word of mouth spread, the dish became more and more famous, and the business of all Wang's restaurants became more and more prosperous.

On that day, Gao Qianjin and Li Hui from Tianfu Food House walked into Wang's full-line hotel side by side.

Gao Qianjin held his head high, with a hint of inquiry and unwillingness to admit defeat in his eyes. His brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was mentally preparing himself for the upcoming tasting.

Li Hui was a little more cautious. His eyes kept scanning the store. The corners of his mouth were tight, revealing a hint of nervousness.

Jiang Qinfeng from Fengze Garden took big strides, his face still with that gloomy expression, as if with a dark cloud. He glanced around with disdain and suspicion.

Zhang Mingsheng followed him cautiously, his eyes revealing a hint of uneasiness and expectation. His steps were light, as if he was afraid of disturbing something.

Chef Xu of Cuihualou walked steadily, his expression calm but with a hint of curiosity. His eyes were peaceful and focused, as if he was thinking about something.

Manager Zhang had a smile on his face and a shrewd gleam in his eyes. His head kept turning, observing everything in the store.

When they entered the store, their eyes met briefly, filled with temptation, jealousy, and complex, indescribable emotions.

They each found a seat, sat down, and ordered the new dish.

The moment the dish was served, the tempting aroma made them unable to help but take a deep breath.

Gao Qianjin picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. In an instant, his eyes widened, and his pupils were filled with surprise and admiration.

His eyebrows raised and the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously.

But then, he thought of the competitive pressure from Tianfu Food House, his heart tightened and his brows frowned again.

Li Hui also tasted a bite and couldn't help but say, "This... our Tianfu Food House can't fall behind."

His expression turned serious and the chopsticks in his hand stopped in mid-air.

After tasting it, Jiang Qinfeng's expression became even uglier. His lips were tightly closed and his cheeks were puffed up, as if he was suppressing the anger in his heart.

But the delicious dish forced him to admit that it was excellent, and he felt both jealous and unwilling.

Zhang Mingsheng whispered, "Boss, this tastes really good. Let's..."

Jiang Qinfeng glared at him fiercely: "Hmph, so what if it tastes good?" A trace of panic flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Chef Xu savored the dish carefully, his eyes slightly closed, an intoxicated look on his face. He was already thinking about how to combine the characteristics of Cuihualou with this dish.

Manager Zhang smiled and said, "Master Xu, if our Cuihua Restaurant could have this dish, it would definitely attract more customers."

They called the waiter and asked him to find Wang Jianye.

Wang Jianye came to the table with a confident smile on his face, his eyes firm and calm. His posture was upright, as if carrying an invisible majesty.

Gao Qianjin was the first to speak: "Boss Wang, we want to learn how to cook this dish."

There was a hint of urgency in his voice, but he tried to keep it calm.

Wang Jianye smiled slightly, his tone relaxed but with unquestionable firmness: "Okay."

Everyone was stunned. They didn't expect him to agree so readily.

Jiang Qinfeng was suspicious: "What is Wang Jianye up to?"

His eyes became even gloomier and his fingers tapped unconsciously on the table.

Zhang Mingsheng looked happy, but also a little bit unbelieving.

Chef Xu and Manager Zhang looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion.

Wang Jianye continued, "However, I have a request. When your restaurant launches this dish, you must state that you learned it from all the branches of Wang's restaurants."

After hearing this, everyone showed hesitation on their faces.

Gao Qianjin frowned and thought to himself, "If we reveal the origin of this, will the reputation of Tianfu Restaurant be affected? Will customers think that we are not as good as Wang's full-line restaurants?"

His eyes became wandering and he fiddled with the chopsticks in his hand unconsciously.

Li Hui also muttered to the side: "This condition is a bit difficult. If we agree to it, how can we raise our heads in front of our peers in the future?"

His face became sad and his brows were twisted into a knot.

Jiang Qinfeng gritted his teeth and thought, "Doesn't this make Fengzeyuan inferior to Wang's full-line hotels? How can we compete with Wang's full-line hotels in the future?
But this dish can indeed bring in a lot of business…” His eyes were full of struggle, and his expression was uncertain.

Zhang Mingsheng whispered, "Boss, how about we reconsider it? If we agree, will others say that we at Fengzeyuan are incompetent?"

His voice was trembling and filled with worry.

Chef Xu hesitated for a moment and said, "This... Cuihualou has always had its own characteristics. If we say that it was learned from Wang's Quanxi Hotel,
Will customers feel that we have lost our originality?" His expression was solemn, and he was in deep thought.

Manager Zhang also looked troubled: "Yes, this is not easy to do.

But if I don’t agree, I will miss such a good dish…”

His eyes kept blinking and he felt very conflicted.

However, after much hesitation, everyone agreed after thinking about the deliciousness of the dish and the potential profits it would bring.

Wang Jianye smiled, turned around and left, leaving them there with mixed feelings.

Other diners in the restaurant were also talking about it.

“I heard that several big restaurants have come to learn how to make this dish.”

"Wang's All-Inclusive Restaurant is now famous. This dish is truly unique."

"This dish is a miracle in the culinary world, no wonder they all want to learn it."

When everyone finally agreed, they left Wang's Hotel with heavy hearts.

Gao Qianjin said to Li Hui: "Go back and study it carefully. You must make our Tianfu Food House unique."

His tone was firm and his eyes showed determination.

Jiang Qinfeng said to Zhang Mingsheng with a dark face: "Learn first, and then find a way to surpass them later."

His steps were hurried, as if he was eager to escape from the embarrassment of the moment.

Chef Xu said to Manager Zhang, "Go back and think about how to incorporate this dish into the menu of our Cuihua Restaurant."

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Tianfu Food House, a restaurant famous for its Sichuan cuisine, has a decoration style that exudes a strong Sichuan flavor.

Inside the store, exquisite Sichuan opera masks are carved on the vermilion beams and pillars, and paintings depicting the landscapes of Shu are hung on the walls.

The bamboo tables and chairs are neatly arranged, giving people a rustic and warm feeling.

Gao Qianjin and Li Hui rushed back to the kitchen and put stuffed yellow croaker on the menu according to the method they learned from Wang's Quanxi Restaurant.

"This braised yellow croaker soup looks delicious. Give it a try."

Said a first-time customer.

When the dish was served, the guest picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, nodding slightly: "Well, it tastes good, the fish is quite tender, and the soup is also fresh."

Fengzeyuan, a restaurant specializing in Beijing-style cuisine, has a spacious and bright lobby.

Carved screens cleverly divide the space, and antique lanterns emit a soft light.

Jiang Qinfeng and Zhang Mingsheng also launched this dish with great anticipation.

"I heard this is a new dish, order one to try."

A customer said. After taking a bite, he frowned and said, "This taste is just average. I feel like something is missing."

Cuihualou is a famous Shandong cuisine restaurant, and its unique decorations exude elegance and grandeur.

Famous paintings and calligraphy are hung on the walls, and the tables and chairs are all made of solid wood and are finely carved.

Chef Xu and Manager Zhang also included stuffed yellow croaker in soup on the menu.

"This dish seems to be very popular, order it and try it."

A guest said.

The guest took a bite and shook his head: "The taste is not right, not as good as I imagined."

However, customers who had tasted this dish at Wang Jianye's Wang's All-in-One Restaurants had completely different reactions when they ordered it again at other restaurants.

In Tianfu Food Restaurant, a guest took a bite, frowned immediately, and put down his chopsticks heavily:
"This taste is far worse than Wang's All-inclusive Restaurant! The fish at Wang's All-inclusive Restaurant melts in your mouth, but this fish is still a bit woody? The soup is not rich enough, and the aroma is too different!"

His face was full of disappointment and he complained to the waiter.

In Fengze Garden, another guest took a bite and his face turned ugly instantly. He threw down his chopsticks and said, "Wang's Quanxi Restaurant still tastes better. The difference is too big! The soup-stuffed yellow croaker at Wang's Quanxi Restaurant tastes amazing. What's this?"

The same situation was happening inside Cuihua Building.

"No, no, this can't be compared with Wang's Full Line Restaurant! The texture and taste of Wang's Full Line Restaurant are simply the most delicious thing on earth. Yours is totally not good!" The customer shook his head repeatedly, looking dissatisfied.

The news spread quickly, and more and more customers flocked to Wang's restaurants just to taste the most authentic and delicious stuffed yellow croaker in soup.

The Wang family restaurants were bustling with people.

The vermilion door is open to welcome the endless stream of guests.

In the lobby, guests' laughter and joy could be heard from behind the carved screen.

"This stuffed yellow croaker soup is absolutely amazing!" A customer gave a thumbs up, his eyes narrowed into slits, and his face was filled with a satisfied smile, "The fish meat is incredibly tender, and the soup is even more fresh, fragrant and mellow, which makes people have an endless aftertaste!"

"Wang's whole series of restaurants are delicious, other restaurants are not good!" Another guest echoed, eating with big mouthfuls, and praising while eating, "I've eaten it in other places, and it's not even on the same level!" (End of this chapter)