Chapter 204 Arrangement
Jiefangbei!
Shufen Hotpot Restaurant.

"Beauties, the total spending for the six of you is 278. Just round off and pay 270!" Su Chen said as he handed over the receipt.

The beautiful customer took it, took a look at it, and after confirming that it was correct, she readily took out her mobile phone to scan the code and pay.

"Ding~270 has arrived!"

"Goodbye, ladies. Welcome back next time." Watching the last few customers leave, Su Chen stood up from his chair and stretched out a little. His butt was sore from sitting for five or six hours.

"Oh, it's all my fault!" Su Chen sighed softly, with a bitter smile on his face. He really wanted to slap himself on the face.
I don't know what was wrong with me that I felt it was boring to stay at home. I even took the initiative to suggest to Chen Shufen that I go to the hot pot restaurant to help out.

What he didn't expect was that when his mother heard this, she rolled her eyes at him and mocked him for having nothing to do. She said that if he really went to the hot pot restaurant to help out, she was afraid he wouldn't be able to last even a day.

How could Su Chen bear to hear this? It's just helping out at a hot pot restaurant. What's so difficult about that?

Su Chen immediately patted his chest and promised solemnly that he would be able to persevere.

In this way, Su Chen began his experience of life in a hot pot restaurant.

Right from the start, Su Chen chose to be a waiter, thinking that being a waiter was not a very tiring job, it was just about taking orders and serving the dishes.

But what Su Chen didn't expect was that he couldn't even last a day. Especially at night, the business in the store was so booming that he couldn't stop for several hours.

He was either taking orders from customers or on the way to serve dishes in the kitchen. At around nine o'clock in the evening, Su Chen could no longer hold on and gave up. Chen Shufen laughed at him severely.

It is said that Buddhas fight for a stick of incense and people fight for a breath of air. Su Chen didn't want to back down after just one day. Finally, he discussed with Chen Shufen and took over the responsibility of cashiering from his mother.

"Oh, our young master is tired. It's only the second day and he can't do it anymore!" At this time, Chen Shufen walked in from outside, saw Su Chen exercising, and joked with a smile.

"Who said that? I just got up to see if there were any customers!" After saying that, Su Chen immediately changed the subject and said, "Mom, didn't you go to other stores to inspect? Why did you come here?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shufen looked at Su Chen meaningfully. Of course, she knew Su Chen's little thoughts, but she did not expose them.

Then he followed Su Chen's words and said, "I just happened to be here for inspection."

After saying that, he glanced around the store again and found that there were no customers anymore and the waiters were cleaning under the direction of the store manager.

"If you have nothing else, pack up and go back!"

These words sounded just like the sound of heaven. He immediately saved the data on the computer and closed it, then took his phone and keys and walked out of the front desk happily.

Chen Shufen also chatted with the store manager about the situation in the store today, and only after confirming that nothing was wrong did she take Su Chen away.

While waiting for the traffic light, Su Chen tilted his head and asked, "Mom, are you done with the association's work?"

Ever since Su Chen told them the day before yesterday, Yin Zheng took the initiative to come to them the next day and took Chen Shufen to the Chamber of Commerce to handle the relevant procedures.

Speaking of this, Chen Shufen smiled. She didn't know why she should join the association before, but after joining, she found that it did have great benefits.

"It's all done, and I heard from some gossip that there will be a Fog City Business Selection Event at the end of this month, and your mother will most likely be selected."

Chen Shufen also briefly talked about the Fog City Business Selection Activity, which roughly means that star entrepreneurs are selected through joint review by various departments, experts, and media.

This event is not a "fake" event, but a serious official one. The selection results are recognized by all parties. If you are successfully selected, you can be said to be a benchmark star in the business world of the Fog City.

After hearing this, Su Chen's mouth curled up slightly. The importance of this event was self-evident, but he also understood in his heart that the "rumor" should be a statement made by some people about their previous behavior.

If Chen Shufen is given another year, the title of star entrepreneur will be well-deserved, but for now, my mother is still a little inferior.

But none of this matters, as long as my mom is happy, it doesn’t matter whether there is any shady dealings or not.

"Hahaha~ Mom, I'm afraid you're going to become a successful female entrepreneur like Master He."

He Dongzhu, the owner of Hongyadong, has made a lot of contributions to the development of Wudu Hotpot today and is also one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in Wudu.

"How is that possible? I'm far inferior to Master He!" Although Chen Shufen said this, it was easy to see from the smile on her face how happy she was.

Su Chen naturally noticed his mother's expression, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"By the way, Mom, what are you going to do for Dad's birthday? It's only in two days. After all, it's Dad's 50th birthday, so we have to make it a good one!"

"How can I do it? I can't go back to Fuzhou. After all, my relatives are all in my hometown. Besides, it's too late to notify my relatives back home now."

Generally, relatives are notified half a month to a month in advance of a wedding. If you notify them at the last minute, others will just think that you don't want to invite them, otherwise why would you notify them so soon before the birthday party?

Su Chen naturally understood this logic, "Then why don't we get together as members of the Su family?"

Chen Shufen nodded and said, "Yes, that's the plan. I've also called your uncle and asked him to bring your grandparents to the Fog City and let them come and play for a while."

Su Chen was moved when he heard this, and he took over the birthday banquet.

"Okay~ Leave the birthday banquet to me. I'll look for a good hotel tomorrow and reserve a seat!"

Hearing this, Chen Shufen showed a teasing smile on her face, looked at Su Chen and said: "You have a good plan, boy, will you not go to the store to help when the time comes?"

"Ahem~ I'm just putting the overall situation first. Besides, one more person in the store won't make a difference, mom, don't you think so?"

These words made Chen Shufen burst into laughter, and she made such a high-sounding excuse for not wanting to go to the store to help.

The next day, Su Chen slept until the sun was shining on his buttocks before he slowly sat up from the bed.

He was exhausted from working in the hotpot restaurant these days. After coming back last night, he took a shower and went straight to bed.

"Ah~ It's still more comfortable to be a lazy guy at home!" Su Chen stretched, then got up and walked towards the bathroom.

After a quick shower and changing into casual sportswear, she picked up her phone and called Yin Zheng.

Su Chen was not very familiar with the Fog City, so naturally he had to find a "local tyrant" to help him find out where would be suitable to hold his birthday party.

As for those top Michelin restaurants, Black Pearl restaurants and private restaurants, Su Chen excluded them. There was nothing he could do about it. The portions in these restaurants were too small. If he held a birthday party in these places, he was afraid that no one would be able to eat enough.

The phone only rang twice before it was connected.

"Hello~ Mr. Su, good morning. Do you have any instructions?" As soon as the call was connected, Yin Zheng's greeting came from the other end of the phone.

His attitude was so upright that Su Chen was a little stunned. How could the young master of Wudu speak so humbly?

"What instructions? Are you free today? I want to find a suitable restaurant. I thought you were a local boss, so I called to ask for your advice."

Hearing this, Yin Zheng on the other end of the phone was so happy that he quickly said, "I'm sure there's time. Where are you now, Mr. Su? I'll come find you!"

"This is Shunshan Prefecture on Zhaomu Mountain. If you live far away, we can just make an appointment to meet there." When he heard that it was Shunshan Prefecture Yin Zheng, the smile on his face became even wider. After all, Zongyuquan where he was was only two streets away from Shunshan Prefecture, which was very close and it would be convenient for him to visit in the future.

"Not far, not far. I'm also near Zhaomu Mountain. Send me your location and I'll be there in ten minutes at most!"

"Okay~" After Su Chen hung up the phone, he sent the detailed address and went to the kitchen to prepare food.

Yin Zheng arrived indeed very quickly. Su Chen had just cooked a bowl of egg instant noodles when he arrived.

"Have you had breakfast? Do you want to eat something?" Su Chen said, shaking the bowl that had just been served.

"No, I had it this morning." Yin Zheng waved his hand quickly. He saw that there was only a bowl of noodles. If he wanted to eat, he would ask Su Chen to cook another bowl.

"Well~ then you play by yourself for a while, and we'll talk after I finish eating." Su Chen said as he sat at the dining table and started eating.

Seeing this, Yin Zheng walked to the sofa in the living room and sat down, took out his mobile phone and started fiddling with it. He also asked among his circle which restaurant was suitable for holding a birthday party.

Su Chen eats very quickly. He finishes all the noodles in the bowl in just three to five minutes and even wants to have another bowl.

After two days of hard work, Su Chen's appetite has improved a lot. He used to be full with just one bowl of rice, but now he still feels a little full after eating two bowls of rice.

If he were to help out in a hot pot restaurant for a while, Su Chen himself couldn't imagine how much he could eat.

"What are you talking about? Your fingers are about to smoke." Su Chen looked at Yin Zheng, who was concentrating on typing on his phone, his fingers tapping on the screen non-stop.

Hearing this, Yin Zheng put down his phone and said, "Isn't this a brainstorming exercise? Ask your friends if they have any recommendations for any places. Oh, and ask if Young Master Su has any favorite cuisine. This way we can be more targeted."

"Cuisine~" Su Chen thought for a moment. The only two cuisines that impressed him most recently were Huaiyang cuisine and Cantonese cuisine. The tastes of these two cuisines were relatively light, which were quite suitable for birthday banquets.

“Are there any authentic Cantonese or Huaiyang restaurants in Wudu?”

Yin Zheng thought for a moment before saying, "There are authentic Cantonese restaurants, but they tend to be tea restaurants. As for Huaiyang cuisine, there is one in Jiangbeizui. I've been there a few times before. Both the taste and the portion sizes are pretty good."

Su Chen looked at the time. It was 10:15 in the morning. He could go over there and take a rest now so that he could try the Huaiyang cuisine recommended by Yin Zheng.

"Let's go and take a look!"

When Su Chen arrived at the garage, he saw a deep blue Lamborghini parked next to the G-Class.

"Don't you feel tired driving this thing in the fog?" Su Chen asked with some confusion.

Given the traffic jams and winding roads in this foggy city, driving a Lamborghini is bound to involve frequent stops and starts, and it becomes very uncomfortable to sit there for a long time.

"I was in a hurry to get out, so I just grabbed the car keys."

Su Chen did not continue the topic. He opened the door of the G-Class and got in. Seeing this, Yin Zheng also opened the passenger door.

"Are you planning to have a big birthday party this time, Uncle Yun?" Yin Zheng asked casually.

Su Chen shook his head slightly, "I'm not planning on having a big party, just a meal with my family and a few friends!"

A hint of regret flashed across Yin Zheng's eyes when he heard that, if it was a big wedding he could think of something festive, but if it was just a meal with his family and friends, some of his ideas were shattered.

But these are not important anymore. As long as I am there, it is enough. As for the other things, it is none of my concern.

Jiangbeizui is not far from Zhaomu Mountain where Su Chen is, and it only takes about ten minutes to reach the destination.

The restaurant recommended by Yin Zheng is located on the 38th floor of the Financial City. You can see the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. The environment is very good, and the decoration is tending towards the style of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, giving people a particularly comfortable feeling.

After the visit, Su Chen was still very satisfied, but he didn't know how the dishes tasted.

Su Chen ordered a few time-consuming special Huaiyang dishes, ready to try how they tasted. If possible, he would book a table here.

"Sir, you may eat now!" After waiting for about an hour, the restaurant waiter came to the lounge area to inform Su Chen and the others.

When Su Chen and his friends arrived at the private room, five or six steaming Huaiyang specialty dishes were already placed on the table.

There were no outsiders here, so after greeting them, Su Chen started to taste the food.

After tasting each dish, Su Chen nodded with satisfaction, "This Huaiyang restaurant is indeed quite authentic, much better than what I had in Suzhou before."

Yin Zheng also agreed: "It's really good, this Wensi tofu soup is really delicious!"

Looking at Yin Zheng who was concentrating on eating, Su Chen smiled and lowered his head to concentrate on eating.

The two of them were so satisfied after eating five or six dishes that they basically ate everything up. Su Chen waved to the waiter standing aside and said, "Book two tables for tomorrow night. The standard will be the best you have here."

When the waiter heard that it was a reservation and the best one, he quickly apologized to Su Chen and contacted the restaurant's experience through the headset. After all, he, a waiter, could not make the decision.

Soon the person in charge of this Huaiyang cuisine restaurant walked in. At first he was very dignified with a slight smile on his face, but when he saw Yin Zheng in the private room, his expression immediately changed to an attentive one.

"Oh, isn't this Mr. Yin? You came without notifying me. Please forgive me for my negligence." The manager came up to Yin Zheng and said respectfully.

Yin Zheng had been here several times before with some second-generation friends. As the person in charge of the restaurant, he naturally knew the origins of these young masters.

"Mr. Yin, it was you who wanted to reserve the private room. I will definitely reserve the best room for you."

After a round of flattery, the manager also noticed something was wrong. He saw a somewhat awkward smile on Yin Zheng's face, not directed at himself, but at the young man next to him.

"Mr. Su, I'm sorry to embarrass you!" Yin Zheng said embarrassedly.

When the manager saw Yin Zheng's expression, he knew that his flattery had hit the mark. The person who could be treated like this by this young master from the Fog City must be from an extraordinary background.

After saying that, Yin Zheng turned to look at the manager and said, "Mr. Su's father is having a birthday and is planning to hold a family banquet. I specifically recommended your place. Su Chen tried it and thought it was pretty good, so he decided to book it with you."

"Thank you Mr. Su for your trust. You and your family will definitely be satisfied!" The manager's attitude also became more attentive.

Su Chen glanced at the manager with a bright smile and said, "Two tables tomorrow night, arranged according to the highest standards, the ingredients must be the freshest, don't worry about spending money!"

"Understand and ensure that the ingredients are the freshest."

After asking, Su Chen learned from the manager that there were connected private rooms with foldable partitions in the middle, so he decided to book it without thinking.

By the way, I arranged the layout of the private room. After all, it was a birthday party, so the atmosphere had to be perfect.

The manager simply took on the responsibility of arranging balloons, birthday cakes and the like.

After chatting about the details, Su Chen and the other person left satisfied.

(End of this chapter)