Chapter 70 - 70 Goodwill Value Soaring

“Congratulations, host, you have unlocked new recipes: Tofu and Noodles Soup, one dish; Braised Fish, one dish; Braised Pork Ribs, one dish; Scallion Tofu, one dish; Sheep Offal Soup, one dish; Random Ice Blade, five packets; Cloth, two bolts; Half a pig.”

Xu Ying could hardly contain her joy. This time she had unlocked so many recipes, which made it clear that the system becomes more powerful as time goes on.

“Oh man, I’ve tired myself out.” Gao Guihua had been busy from the start, constantly serving dishes and handling spoons and plates.

By around 1:30, fewer and fewer people were coming in, and by 2:00, the place had cleared out.

“I’m starving, starving!” Sun Lifang called out as she ran to the back.

She looked at the leftover Mapo Tofu next to Xu Ying with gleaming eyes. She had loved tofu since she was little and, lured by the aroma of the Mapo Tofu, she naturally knew it would taste good.

But remembering how she had previously thought that Xu Ying was a girl with connections but no real skill, she felt somewhat uncomfortable inside.

Walking up to Xu Ying, she said hesitantly, “I’m sorry!”

“Huh?” Xu Ying paused and asked.

Sun Lifang said irritably, “I’m hungry. May I have some of this Mapo Tofu?”

Xu Ying, unsure whether she could, turned to look at Chef Ge.

Chef Ge said, “Whatever’s left over can be eaten by everyone.”

Xu Ying nodded and sighed to herself. It really was good to be at a state-owned restaurant—the food was just great.

Sun Lifang didn’t move, waiting for Xu Ying to speak to her.

Xu Ying pushed the plate toward her, and only then did Sun Lifang’s face light up with joy. She took a spoon and served herself a full heaping spoonful of Mapo Tofu.

Xu Ying serving her meant that Xu Ying had forgiven her for her previous judgment.

She took a big bite excitedly and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Delicious! The tofu is so flavorful. Xu Ying, your cooking is really tasty.”

Xu Ying watched the once aloof girl now utterly won over by a dish of Mapo Tofu and chuckled, “If you like it, I’ll make it for you again.”

Sun Lifang immediately nodded, cute as a button, rapidly changing into a little admirer. Her eyes shone as she looked at Xu Ying, “Xu Ying, you’re really amazing.”

“Ding, the host has received one goodwill card,” the system joked.

Xu Ying rolled her eyes at the system.

Xu Ying herself was also hungry. She had been busy all morning and hadn’t eaten anything since arriving at the restaurant.

She had thought there would be breakfast at the store, but there was none that morning.

Xu Ying fixed herself some vegetarian dishes; there were still some meat dishes left over, so she took a little of those too.

Everyone got a small spoonful of the meat dishes, and for the rest of the dishes, they could have what they liked.

Zhang Youquan was too proud to eat the food made by Xu Ying.

But after eating, both Gao Guihua and Gao Xianghong lavished praise on Xu Ying, “Xu Ying, you’re really something. So young and yet so reserved in your talents.”

“Indeed, your cooking is as good as Chef Ge’s!”

Hearing these remarks, Zhang Youquan ground his teeth in anger. He went over with a dark face and took a small spoonful of each dish, refusing to believe that Xu Ying’s cooking could be that good.

But as soon as he tasted it, his face was a picture of complexity—Xu Ying’s cooking really was good.

It seemed so unfair. He had studied hard for four years and still wasn’t as good as this young girl.

After lunch, another round of busyness began.@@novelbin@@

Chef Ge finished his meal and went to rest in the office, leaving Zhang Youquan and her to start preparing for the afternoon’s inventory.

Indeed, a master chef leads a comfortable life.

Xu Ying was extremely envious and wished she could do the same.

She fumbled in her pocket, lamenting her pitiful Chinese currency. Sigh, just have to keep working hard.

The afternoon was similar to the morning, with the same few dishes made every day.

After finishing cooking, Xu Ying could take a short break too, sitting on a chair and listening as her goodwill value skyrocketed, she smiled until her mouth curled.

Chef Ge happened to see Xu Ying in this moment and felt a bit uneasy inside.

“Xu Ying, what are you doing?”

Xu Ying hadn’t expected her daydreaming to be caught by the boss. She stood up and proudly said, “I’m watching these people eat, seeing them devour the meals with such relish makes me happy.

My biggest wish in life is for everyone to taste my cooking and to be able to give feedback on my dishes. Of course, I will continue to strive hard to ensure everyone gets to eat the tastiest meals.”

Hearing this, Chef Ge, as a cook, couldn’t help but hope his cooking would be loved by everyone.

His face lit up with excitement, “Xiao Xu, no wonder your food is delicious. Your dishes are mixed with your love for them, how could they not be tasty?”

Saying that, his mind quickly became active. His biggest regret in life was not having an apprentice. If only Xu Ying could become his apprentice.

She had talent, wasn’t arrogant, had a certain passion for food, and was hardworking. Wasn’t she the kind of apprentice he dreamed of?

Chef Ge looked at Xu Ying with eyes gleaming green, and when Xu Ying felt his gaze, she saw Chef Ge staring straight at her with a dry smile, so she returned a smile.

Finally, at seven pm, they had finished the day’s work.

After a brief cleanup of the kitchen, Xu Ying’s crew was just waiting to get off work.

There were some leftovers from dinner, so everyone spontaneously divided it up and left right when it was time to clock out.

Xu Ying got on her bike ready to leave.

Now that Chef Ge had taken a liking to her, he treated Xu Ying differently from the others, locking the door and saying goodbye with a smile.

Zhang Youquan saw this and trembled with anger.

Not one to stay out of things, Gao Guihua raised her voice from afar, “Chef Ge seems to have found a good successor.”

Gao Xianghong followed up, “You see, we are all human, but how is it that she is so impressive? I cook in the kitchen often enough, and I’ve watched my mom cook plenty of times, but why don’t I have those cooking skills?”

Zhang Youquan felt his face turn an iron shade upon hearing these two making fun of him. He retorted, “Sister Gao, didn’t you want to have your little brother from your mother’s side come work at the restaurant before?

Oh, such a pity. But this newcomer is really something, winning over Chef Ge’s heart in just one day. From now on, isn’t she just going to strut around in this restaurant?”

Gao Guihua’s face gradually changed color, and her eyebrows knitted tightly together. To them, Xu Ying was like a thorn in the eye.

Chen Chunfeng remained the same, never getting involved, and as soon as it was time to leave, he rode his old bike straight home.

When Xu Ying cycled back to the village, it had already started to get dark. Mrs. Xu stood at the entrance of the village, anxiously looking for her daughter.

Seeing the slowly approaching figure on a bicycle,, she squinted her eyes and ran over, recognizing her daughter with a beaming smile, she slapped her thigh and shouted, “Hey there, daughter,, finally off work I see.

Mom was worried sick about you. Isn’t it a bit too late for you guys to finish up? Look at the time now,, it’s completely dark.

Have you eaten? If not, come on home and have some, your sister-in-law has just finished cooking.”

Xu Ying got off the bike and walked side by side with Mrs. Xu, shaking her metal lunchbox, “Mom, prepare a few more boxes for me tomorrow. This one was given to me by a colleague.

Otherwise, all that food goes to waste, and we couldn’t bring it back. It should still be warm now, we can add it to the meal when we get home.”