Inside the Tianfu Restaurant, Gao Qianjin and Li Hui looked at the few guests with gloomy faces.

Gao Qianjin frowned, crossed his arms, and paced back and forth in the kitchen: "How could this happen? We clearly made it according to the method we learned, why are the customers still not satisfied?"

Li Hui sighed and said, "It's because Wang's entire chain of restaurants is so good that we can't compete with them. Maybe Wang Jianye has some secrets that he hasn't told us yet."

Gao Qianjin gritted his teeth and said, "Humph, this Wang Jianye must have kept something back!" His heart was filled with resentment and jealousy.

In Fengze Garden, Jiang Qinfeng stomped his feet in anger, his face turned red, and veins bulged on his forehead.

Zhang Mingsheng lowered his head and dared not say a word.

Jiang Qinfeng: "How abominable!"

Zhang Mingsheng whispered, "Boss, don't be angry. We are indeed not as skilled as others. But we can think of ways to improve."

Jiang Qinfeng glared at him: "Improve? How to improve? What good ideas can you come up with?" But he was worried about the future business.

In Cuihua Building, Chef Xu and Manager Zhang also looked helpless.

Chef Xu looked at the dishes in front of him and fell into deep thought: "Alas, it seems that our level is still far behind. How did Wang Jianye of Wang's All-Series Restaurant do it?"

Manager Zhang smiled bitterly and said, "We can't do anything about it. Wang's entire chain of restaurants is too strong. We have to re-examine it. We can't just give in like this."

People from other restaurants were envious and also understood Wang Jianye's plan.

"This Wang Jianye is really smart!" someone said indignantly, "He deliberately made us learn, and then made us look bad."

"But what can we do? It's our fault that we can't make that taste." Another person shook his head helplessly, "We can only watch Wang's restaurants become more and more prosperous."

They were all so angry that their teeth itched, but there was nothing they could do.

The business of Wang's entire restaurant chain is becoming more and more prosperous, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is warm and cheerful.

Wang Jianye looked at the full house of guests, his heart filled with pride and joy.

He thought to himself: "We must maintain the quality of our dishes and not let our customers down. We must also develop more new dishes and make Wang's full-line restaurants the best in Beijing."

Facing a large number of customers, Wang Jianye instructed his employees in an orderly manner: "Everyone should be quick and attentive, and the service should not make the customers wait too long."

The employees are also full of energy and warmly entertain every guest.

……

In the kitchen of Tianfu Food House, Gao Qianjin and Li Hui were quietly packing up the kitchen utensils with heavy hearts.

Gao Qianjin gritted his teeth and said, "We have to work hard to improve. We can't just give in like this! If we do more research, we will definitely be able to make a better stewed yellow croaker than Wang's entire restaurant!"

Li Hui nodded: "Yes, one day we will surpass all Wang's restaurants! Let's go and ask other masters for advice, maybe we can find a way to break through."

……

In the lobby of Fengze Garden, Jiang Qinfeng sat on a chair with a terribly gloomy face.

"Damn it, I must find a way to turn the tables!" He swore secretly in his heart, "I can't let the Wang family's entire chain of restaurants suppress us all the time."

In the office of Cuihua Building, Chef Xu and Manager Zhang sat opposite each other in silence.

After a long while, Chef Xu slowly spoke: "It seems that we have to rethink our dishes. We can't just imitate Wang's full-line restaurants. We need to have our own characteristics."

Manager Zhang responded, "Yes, we can't go on like this. Let's look for some unique ingredients, maybe we can create a different flavor."

……

In the streets and alleys, guests were also talking about it.

"I ate at Tianfu Restaurant first and thought it was just average. Then I went to Wang's All Seasons Restaurant and the taste was amazing!"

"The one from Fengzeyuan is not good either. The one from Wang's All-in-One Restaurant is the most authentic."

"Cuihualou is not as good as Wang's All-inclusive Hotel. Wang's All-inclusive Hotel is really amazing!"

……

The sky over the capital was gloomy, and the thick dark clouds seemed to be weighing on people's hearts.

The kitchen of Tianfu Food House was filled with steam and smoke.

The flames on the stove were jumping, and the spatula and the iron pot made a harsh sound when they collided.

The layout of the kitchen is a bit cramped, and the narrow aisle can only accommodate one person.

The ingredients were piled haphazardly in the corner, and some had begun to turn yellow and wilt.

The sink was piled high with unwashed dishes and overflowing with dirty water.

Xiao Li stood in front of the stove, sweat dripping down his forehead, his eyes revealing fatigue and helplessness.

"I can't live like this anymore!" Xiao Li threw the spoon in his hand, and the spoon hit the edge of the pot with a "clang" sound.

The kitchen helper Lao Zhang hurriedly pulled him back and said in a low voice, "Keep your voice down. Don't let anyone hear you."

Xiao Li shook off Lao Zhang's hand and raised his voice a few degrees: "What are you afraid of! I have decided to switch to Wang's All-inclusive Hotel."

Old Zhang was startled, with a worried look on his face: "Are you crazy? This will cause big trouble! Although Tianfu Food House is not doing well now, after all, we have been working here for so long."

Xiao Li gritted his teeth, his eyes full of determination: "Lao Zhang, look at this kitchen, what a mess it is!
The ingredients are not fresh, the tools are incomplete, the boss is always trying to be stingy, and there is no salary increase.

I heard that all of Wang's restaurants have spacious and bright kitchens, the ingredients are carefully selected, the treatment is good, and you can learn real skills.

I don’t want to waste time here any longer.”

Lao Zhang sighed: "But job-hopping is not a good idea. Aren't you afraid of being criticized by others?"

Xiao Li hesitated for a moment, a trace of worry flashed across his face, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "I can't care about so much, I have to think about my own future."

At this time, the sun was shining brightly in Wang's Hotel.

The lobby is spacious and bright, with neatly arranged tables and chairs and clean windows.

The sunlight shines through the windows onto the tables and chairs in the lobby, forming patches of warm light.

Wang Jianye was busy arranging work for the new day, his face filled with confidence and calmness.

"Boss, an employee from Tianfu Restaurant wants to come here." The waiter came running to report.

Wang Jianye was slightly stunned, then his eyes were firm: "Tell Chen Xiaoyang to let them interview him. As long as he has the ability, we will hire him."

……

Xiao Li, who changed jobs, stood in front of the stove with sweat on his forehead. There was a hint of nervousness in his eyes, but also a desire to prove himself.

Chef Chen Xiaoyang folded his hands across his chest with a serious and focused expression. Behind him stood several experienced chefs, who were watching Xiao Li's every move.

"Let's start and see what you can do." Chen Xiaoyang's voice was deep and powerful.

Xiao Li took a deep breath, quickly tied on an apron, and prepared the ingredients with quick movements.

He picked up the kitchen knife skillfully, and the blade danced quickly on the chopping board, cutting the ingredients into even chunks and thin strips.

The flames on the stove were burning fiercely. Xiao Li poured the ingredients into the pot without hesitation and stir-fried them skillfully with the spatula in his hand.

There was a sizzling sound coming from the pot and the aroma began to spread.

His eyes were fixed on the changes in the pot, and his hands kept moving as he added seasonings one by one. Every step seemed so orderly.

After a while, the first dish came out of the pot, with bright color and fragrant aroma.

"This is my sweet and sour carp, please taste it." Xiao Li's voice was full of anticipation. Chen Xiaoyang walked forward, carefully observing the color and shape of the dish, and then picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

He chewed slowly, with no discernible expression on his face.

Xiao Li's heart was in his throat and he looked at Chen Xiaoyang nervously.

Then, Chen Xiaoyang nodded slightly, "Well, the knife skills are good, the taste is moderately sweet and sour, and the heat is also well controlled."

Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to prepare the second dish.

He was fully focused and his movements became more and more skillful, as if he had become one with the stove and the ingredients.

The second and third dishes were completed one after another, and each one demonstrated Xiao Li's solid cooking skills.

Chen Xiaoyang and the other chefs exchanged glances and saw satisfaction in each other's eyes.

"These dishes show that you have real skills," said Chen Xiaoyang.

At this time, Wang Jianye walked into the kitchen.

"How is it?" Wang Jianye asked.

Chen Xiaoyang smiled and replied: "Boss, Xiao Li is a good cook, you can keep him."

Wang Jianye looked at the dishes on the table, then looked at Xiao Li, "Okay, then you stay at Wang's All-Inclusive Restaurant and work hard."

Xiao Li showed a happy smile on his face, "Thank you, boss. I will definitely work hard!"

……

When this news reached Gao Qianjin of Tianfu Food Restaurant, he was instantly furious.

Gao Qianjin was checking the dishes in the kitchen. When he heard the news, the plate in his hand fell to the ground with a bang.

"What! You actually dared to switch jobs to Wang's All-Inclusive Hotel!" Gao Qianjin's face flushed red, and veins popped out on his forehead. "This is simply betrayal!"

In the kitchen, everyone was silent, no one dared to say a word. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Li Hui approached cautiously: "Master, don't get angry and hurt yourself."

Gao Qianjin glared at him fiercely: "How can I not be angry? This matter is definitely not that simple. Maybe he has taken away our secret recipe!"

Li Hui whispered, "Master, how about we calm down and think of a solution?"

Gao Qianjin shouted angrily: "What are you thinking? I'm going to find Wang Jianye to argue with him!"

After saying that, Gao Qianjin walked out of Tianfu Food House angrily.

People are coming and going on the street.

Gao Qianjin walked angrily on the street with heavy steps. His face was terribly gloomy, and passers-by looked at him sideways, but did not dare to approach him.

"Wang Jianye, how dare you poach my people!" Gao Qianjin cursed in his heart.

In Fengze Garden, Jiang Qinfeng was sitting in the lobby. When he heard the news, a sneer appeared on his face.

……

"Humph, Tianfu Food House is in trouble now. Maybe we can take this opportunity to recruit some talents."

Zhang Mingsheng echoed, "Boss is right, but we have to be careful about this matter, don't let us get into trouble."

Jiang Qinfeng frowned and said, "Go and ask around to see what's going on with Tianfu Food House. Don't let this affect our business."

Zhang Mingsheng responded: "Okay, I'll go right away."

……

In Cuihua Building, Chef Xu and Manager Zhang were discussing countermeasures in the office.

Chef Xu frowned and said, "This incident has ruined the atmosphere in the industry. We must strengthen the management of our employees and not let this happen again."

Manager Zhang was worried: "Yes, I heard that Tianfu Food House's business secrets might have been leaked. I don't know if it's true or not."

Chef Xu sighed: "Whether it is true or not, we must be vigilant."

For a time, the entire catering industry in Beijing was in panic due to this news.

In the Tianfu Food Boat, Gao Qianjin came back and sat down on a chair, breathing heavily.

"Master, how is it?" Li Hui asked anxiously.

Gao Qianjin slammed the table hard: "Wang Jianye, that guy, will never admit it!"

Li Hui said helplessly: "What should we do next?"

Gao Qianjin gritted his teeth and said, "We have to find a way to fight back. We can't let all the Wang's restaurants succeed."

At Wang’s entire hotel chain, Wang Jianye was also thinking about countermeasures.

"I'm afraid this matter won't end well. Tianfu Restaurant will definitely not let this go, and other restaurants are also watching."

Xiao Li, the employee who changed jobs, was also feeling uneasy at this moment.

"Am I too impulsive? Will I be able to adapt to the Wang's full-line restaurants? What will my colleagues at Tianfu Food Court think of me?"

However, things did not end there.

Other employees of Tianfu Food House began to discuss privately.

"With Xiao Li gone, our situation has become even more difficult. Maybe one day we will have to find another way out."

"That's right. The competition in this industry is too fierce. I don't know if our boss can make it through it."

"I don't want to change jobs. It's too risky."

The employees of Fengzeyuan and Cuihualou were also discussing this.

"I heard that Tianfu Restaurant and Wang's entire chain of restaurants are having a huge fight. We have to keep an eye on our people."

"I'm a little worried that I will be tempted in a similar way. After all, who doesn't want to develop in a better place?"

"Don't talk nonsense, be careful the boss hears you."

The Beijing city's food world has been stirred up by this flow of talent.

A light drizzle began to fall from the sky.

Business at Tianfu Food House seems a bit quiet.

There were only a few customers in the store and the waiters looked listless.

Gao Qianjin looked out the window, feeling heavy-hearted: "Is Tianfu Food Boat going to be destroyed in my hands? What should I do?"

Li Hui comforted him: "Master Gao, we will find a way. Maybe we can start by improving the dishes and attract customers again."

Gao Qianjin took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "What can we do to him? He's gone. It's useless to be angry."

Although they were furious, they also knew that it was not wise to retaliate against Xiao Li, as that would only damage the reputation of Tianfu Food House.

After careful consideration, Gao Qianjin decided to start with internal rectification. He called all employees together and held an emergency meeting.

"Everyone knows that Xiao Li is gone." Gao Qianjin's voice was low and serious, "But our Tianfu Food House cannot collapse because of his departure. On the contrary, we should take this opportunity to make our restaurant better."

The employees looked at each other, feeling somewhat uneasy. (End of this chapter)