Bonus 5/6

Because of Qi Xiaoyu’s sly advertising and marketing tactic, their first dinner after arriving within the new nation not solely value them nothing, however additionally they made a internet revenue of 400 yuan.

Everybody was in an excellent temper after consuming and ingesting nicely and incomes their first revenue. The fatigue from steady flying and recording exhibits was decreased by half.

It’s particularly so for Zheng Peizu and Gu Meiling. They instantly had a special view of Qi Xiaoyu.

Over the last season, as a result of they spent an excessive amount of cash on the primary day and didn’t make any revenue, they needed to eat prompt noodles for 3 depressing days. Gu Meiling even suspected that she was right here to take part in Metamorphosis.

Due to this fact, each of them silently recognized Qi Xiaoyu, who may prepare dinner and earn cash, as their group favourite.

However, the individuals from this system staff had been very comfortable to pay for the noodles. After taking a chunk, they exclaimed, “It tastes actually good.” It was a lot better than their ordinary work meals. All of them requested Qi Xiaoyu how one can prepare dinner the noodles, that are so scrumptious and aromatic. Even an enormous bowl isn’t sufficient.

Another person chimed in, “These days, the friends we invite have gotten an increasing number of refined, and even our cash is being stolen.”

The director was additionally laughing. He was beforehand dissatisfied with Orange Juice Leisure for crowding in so many individuals, however now he felt that he had discovered a treasure. Jiang Sicheng may contribute as a comedic impact, and Qi Xiaoyu may maintain up the scene.

He had watched the scene the place Qi Xiaoyu was cooking simply now. The younger man had slender fingers, a good and slender neck when he lowered his head, and his jawline was clearly seen. His eyes had been centered and filled with power. Most significantly, his knife expertise had been proficient and delicate. If this had been broadcast, it could undoubtedly carry loads of followers to this system.

Listening to everybody’s teasing and compliments, Qi Xiaoyu smiled obediently, neither speaking a lot nor stealing the highlight. Though he was within the limelight as quickly as he arrived, he didn’t take any credit score or showcase, and he stood silently on the again.

Zheng Peizu positioned his hand on Qi Xiaoyu’s shoulder and pulled the individual to the entrance of the digital camera with a considerably protecting posture. “Any further, don’t covet no matter scrumptious meals Xiaoyu makes. I gained’t promote it to you even when the value doubles.”

Gu Meiling wiped her mouth gracefully and stated with a smile, “Look, Zheng Peizu was purchased over with only a bowl of noodles.”

Jiang Sicheng didn’t hear Gu Meiling’s irony and echoed in a low voice, “That’s proper, you had been bribed with only a bowl of noodles.”

Lu Tongtong instantly scolded him, “Then don’t eat it. Go and eat what you made your self.”

The others additionally saved up with the rhythm and began to criticize Jiang Sicheng: “That’s proper, you possibly can eat your individual noodles. Have a look at how a lot cash you waste.”

Though it’s winter in China, it’s midsummer within the nation throughout an ocean.

Everybody gathered across the eating desk within the pavilion by the water, consuming noodles and chatting. The cool night breeze blew from the lake, to not point out how snug it was.

In a “hahaha” environment, the primary day of recording ended completely.

*****

So as to seize the time to earn cash and full the duties assigned by this system staff, everybody obtained up and began working at seven o’clock the following morning.

The brand new nation’s summer season mornings have only recently woke up from the darkness of the evening, and animals like squirrels, bunnies, and alpacas are out in drive subsequent to the restaurant.

Underneath Zheng Peizu’s association, he, Gu Meiling, and Lu Tongtong had been accountable for tidying up the restaurant; Qi Xiaoyu made breakfast; and Xue Qingchu helped tidy up the kitchen. Jiang Sicheng was kicked out and went to arrange signboards on a number of most important roads outdoors the restaurant to draw prospects.

After these items had been accomplished, the restaurant was tidied up, with tableware and flowers positioned on each seat. After ending the egg-fried rice made by Qi Xiaoyu, everybody went to a close-by grocery store to buy elements.

This buy was totally different from final evening’s impromptu buy; final evening they had been shopping for for themselves in small portions, so just a few on the neighborhood mini-mart would suffice.

This time they needed to purchase all of the elements that may be used within the restaurant for some time, in order that they went to the hypermarket.

The hypermarket is about ten kilometers away from the restaurant, and it takes greater than 20 minutes to drive a method.

In accordance with Zheng Peizu’s plan, this time he’ll purchase all of the elements that shall be used within the restaurant within the following week.

In any case, the restaurant is simply too far-off from the hypermarket, and it takes too lengthy. In the event that they don’t purchase extra directly, it could be embarrassing in the event that they couldn’t make a dish as a result of they’re quickly wanting this or that.

However after arriving on the hypermarket, everybody was slightly confused when confronted with the countless stacks of cabinets and the dazzling array of assorted merchandise.

Even veteran members Zheng Peizu and Gu Meiling, who had participated within the final season, had been a bit dumbfounded. This retailer is simply too huge. A single flooring has an space of tens of 1000’s.

They recorded final season in Europe. Though it was additionally a overseas nation, the inhabitants was a lot denser than that of New Zealand, and the supermarkets weren’t as huge.

A number of individuals stood on the door in confusion for some time. Gu Meiling stated, “I’m going to ask for instructions and see the place the recent meals space is.”

Though Gu Meiling is slightly bit princess-like and her suitcase is the biggest and heaviest when she involves file the present this time, she has robust communication expertise and speaks fluent English. She shortly requested the salesperson for the situation of the recent meals space and led the group there.

The recent meals space just isn’t small, with greater than a dozen containers plus fridges.

Lu Tongtong, who has the least expertise in life, was the primary to ask, “There are such a lot of greens, however we solely have a thousand yuan1140.77USD; what do we have to purchase?”

Gu Meiling stated calmly, “It’s okay. We simply purchase generally used greens. For meat, we’ll purchase pork or beef. That’s all.”

Within the final season, there was nobody who was significantly good at cooking. When everybody went to the vegetable market, they purchased no matter they noticed and knew how one can prepare dinner. After shopping for it, they found out how one can make it, they usually pieced collectively issues to maintain the restaurant going.

From expertise, Gu Meiling thinks it’s greatest to comply with the above.

Zheng Peizu is even less complicated: “Decide the most affordable to purchase. Beef is the most affordable right here; let’s purchase extra beef.”

Younger Grasp Jiang’s eyes fell on all types of cooked meals and snacks. “Can we purchase some salmon and potato chips?”

He was instantly rejected by the shop supervisor, Zheng Peizu. “No.”

It was very a lot the posture of a head instructor reprimanding a nasty pupil.

Jiang Sicheng pursed his lips and returned to the cart pitifully.

Qi Xiaoyu took out a chunk of paper and confirmed it to Zheng Peizu. “Trainer Zheng, I thought of what dishes the restaurant may promote final evening. That is the listing I made. Are you able to take a look at it and see if it’s okay?”

Zheng Peizu didn’t anticipate that Qi Xiaoyu and Jiang Sicheng had been of the identical age. Qi Xiaoyu was not solely good at cooking but in addition considerate. He couldn’t assist however reward the child first earlier than wanting on the listing.

The menu is stuffed with basic Chinese language dishes, akin to scrambled eggs with tomatoes, candy and bitter pork, diced rooster with chili sauce, mapo tofu, braised pork, shrimp fried rice, dried flat string beans, and noodles with blended sauce.

After Zheng Peizu learn it, he nodded with satisfaction and stated, “Sure, so long as you are able to do this.”

Qi Xiaoyu nodded. “Sure, I could make all of them.”

As soon as the menu was finalized, the method of sourcing elements went a lot smoother. Simply comply with the menu.

Zheng Peizu is accountable for checking the value. When others put one thing within the cart, he writes it down on his cellphone and resolutely controls the price range inside 1,000 yuan.

Gu Meiling is accountable for asking for instructions and serving to everybody discover the precise location of every ingredient.

Xue Qingchu and Lu Tongtong had been accountable for placing the elements into the cart.

Jiang Sicheng, because the younger laborer who may neither be the chef nor handle the funds, rightfully took on the job of pushing the cart and carrying issues.

After all of the elements had been bought, they handed by the cake and dessert part on their approach to the money register.

A candy aroma of bread and chocolate wafted over and immediately hooked just a few girls who couldn’t stroll away.

Though the egg-fried rice made by Qi Xiaoyu this morning tastes superb, they’ve been busy for a number of hours since early morning and are already hungry once more.

To not point out that ladies are naturally unable to withstand the temptation of candy desserts.

Wanting on the wealthy and clean chocolate and the cream as delicate and delicate as snow on the glass counter, Gu Meiling stated in a coquettish voice, “Previous Zheng, how a lot cash do you’ve gotten there? Is it sufficient to purchase a cake?”

Though Gu Meiling is 37 years outdated, she is thought to have princess syndrome, and generally she is extra spoiled than Xue Qingchu and Lu Tongtong. Nevertheless, due to her good appearing expertise and her constant “pretentiousness” for greater than ten years, there are numerous individuals who hate her, but in addition many individuals who like her, and the princess syndrome doesn’t have an effect on her fame.

Zheng Peizu was slightly extra well mannered than he was to Jiang Sicheng simply now, however his tone was nonetheless agency: “No, the remaining cash should be saved for later use.”

Gu Meiling repeated, “However I need to eat cake,” after which took just a few steps in direction of the cake counter.

Lu Tongtong additionally stated, “Trainer Zheng, simply purchase a small cake. I need to eat it too, and the desserts listed here are fairly low cost. It’s lower than 100 yuan.”

Though Xue Qingchu didn’t say something, taking a look at her expression, she was additionally inclined to purchase a cake to cushion her abdomen.

Zheng Peizu was engrossed in settling accounts and didn’t totally perceive the emotions of the three girls. He shook his head mechanically and stated, “No.”

Gu Meiling frowned. “Previous Zheng, you possibly can’t do that. That is everybody’s cash. It must be determined by vote. The three of us need to eat the cake.” She turned to Jiang Sicheng and stated, “Xiao Cheng, you should be on Qingqing’s facet, proper?”

Jiang Sicheng instantly pushed the cart and stood behind Xue Qingchu.

After Gu Meiling completed talking and doing this collection of actions, Zheng Peizu, who was settling accounts, immediately put his mobile phone apart, checked out Gu Meiling, and stated, “Meiling, you’ve gotten additionally been a visitor within the first season; why are you continue to so willful?”

Gu Meiling instantly retorted, “How am I being willful? A cake prices lower than 100 yuan. And everybody needs to eat it.”

Zheng Peizu, “Have you ever forgotten the earlier sentence about us being so poor that we eat prompt noodles?”

Gu Meiling, “However don’t we’ve got Xiaoyu this time? We already earned 400 yuan yesterday. Xiaoyu, come on, say whether or not you’ll purchase a cake to your sister or not?”

Zheng Peizu didn’t converse, however his expression had modified slightly.

Seeing that the environment grew to become extra delicate, Qi Xiaoyu requested with a smile, “Which cake does Sister Meiling wish to eat?”

Gu Meiling’s eyes curved in delight. “Properly, let’s have a chocolate cake.”

Zheng Peizu’s eyes glazed over, and he checked out Qi Xiaoyu a bit anxiously.

Qi Xiaoyu pointed to the grains and cereals space subsequent to the dessert space and requested with a smile, “Sister Meiling, let’s purchase some flour and chocolate powder. I’ll return and bake a cake for everybody, okay?”

Then he stated to Zheng Peizu, “Trainer Zheng, flour is reasonable. I keep in mind there being an oven within the kitchen. I could make just a few extra at a time, slice the remaining, and promote them as desserts after cooking. It simply makes up for the truth that we don’t have desserts.”

Gu Meiling instantly grew to become comfortable: “Okay, okay, the cake made by Xiaoyu should be scrumptious.”

Lu Tongtong additionally clapped her arms and stated, “This can be a good concept. We will eat it ourselves, and we will additionally promote it to earn cash. Xiaoyu, you’re very intelligent.”

Qi Xiaoyu’s intervention was equal to giving each side a step again. Zheng Peizu’s expression softened slightly. “Okay, let’s take heed to Xiaoyu and purchase some flour.”

No surprise the poor and needy wives are saddened by every part. With out cash, even shopping for meals may get ugly.

Thankfully, after they purchased the groceries and went again, issues went a lot smoother.

Everybody break up up and began to organize for the official opening and reception within the afternoon.

The principle dishes of the restaurant are those on Qi Xiaoyu’s menu, together with staple dishes, meat and greens, and desserts.

As well as, Xue Qingchu additionally contributed two home-cooked dishes: seaweed and egg soup and steamed eggs with clams.

There’s Qi Xiaoyu working because the chef, Xue Qingchu rigorously shuttles between the kitchen and the foyer, Jiang Sicheng soliciting prospects outdoors, Gu Meiling and Lu Tongtong warmly greeting friends, and Zheng Peizu accountable for amassing cash.

On the finish of the day, they really made greater than 3,000 yuan. Though it didn’t meet this system staff’s goal, it was nonetheless a substantial quantity because it was solely open for half a day.

It had been a busy day, and everybody was collectively paralyzed with exhaustion.

Within the night, when Zheng Peizu was counting cash behind the counter, Jiang Sicheng and others had been so drained that their backs arched they usually lay on the desk to relaxation no matter their picture.

Jiang Sicheng lay on the desk like a “大” character and stated, “I’m so drained. It’s not simple to earn cash. Can we elevate the value tomorrow? My service can’t be so low cost.”

“Hold dreaming. At this worth, if it weren’t for Xiaoyu’s scrumptious meals, individuals would in all probability not be keen to pay for it.” Gu Meiling’s sitting posture was fairly elegant, however she couldn’t assist kneading her waist. “Final season, there was no enterprise to fret about. This season, the enterprise is so good that I’m frightened my waist goes to interrupt.”

“Thanks to your exhausting work, Sister Meiling. Do you need to strive the freshly baked chocolate cake?”

Whereas everybody was complaining, they immediately noticed Qi Xiaoyu strolling out of the kitchen behind Gu Meiling, holding a aromatic and tempting chocolate cake.

In the present day was too busy, and no desserts had been added to the menu. Everybody thought that Qi Xiaoyu wouldn’t begin making ready the cake till tomorrow or the day after. Unexpectedly, he even baked a cake regardless of having his arms full.

Even the cameraman who was following them was so excited that he shortly picked up the digital camera once more and labored exhausting.

Gu Meiling regarded on the cake that unexpectedly appeared behind her, in addition to the younger man holding the cake, sporting a chef’s hat, and chatting with her in a mild voice. She couldn’t assist however exclaim, “Oh my god, my coronary heart truly fluttered for the boy who’s a dozen years youthful than me.”

Qi Xiaoyu laughed and didn’t take it severely. He invited Lu Tongtong and Xue Qingchu to style the cake collectively.

Within the harmonious and vigorous environment, somebody stated one thing, “I used to be not too snug pondering that I must file this system proper earlier than New Yr, however it was such a blessing to fulfill you guys.”

Qi Xiaoyu had a smile on his face, however his hand holding the cake plate paused barely. The New Yr is coming quickly…

He remembered Butler Cheng’s point out that Xun Qian’s sister appeared to have died simply earlier than the New Yr.

*****

On the identical day, S. Metropolis, suburban cemetery.

The sky in late winter is a bit gloomy, and the silent cemetery appears to stretch to the top of the horizon.

Xun Qian bent down and positioned a bunch of recent daisies in entrance of the tombstone.

The chilly wind of late winter blew previous him, blowing his inky black hair and his white, virtually cold face hidden within the fur collar.

After placing down the daisies, he sat there silently till nightfall fell over the fields and small snowflakes started to drift within the sky.

Many scenes flashed by means of his thoughts, from the age of seven till now, from his sister to Qi Xiaoyu.

There are additionally these rumors and insults from Qin Xueyin, who say that he was ill-fated and introduced misfortune to everybody round him.

He lowered his eyes and confirmed a sarcastic smile.

Butler Chen gently moved his stiff legs, shook off the snowflakes on his physique, took a step ahead, and stated softly, “It’s time, Third Grasp. Let’s go dwelling.”

“You go to the automotive and look ahead to me. I need to keep slightly longer.”

“Sigh…sure.”

Butler Cheng walked farther and farther away, and Xun Qian appeared to be the one one left on this planet.

He was slightly drained and slightly somber. The snow fell on the again of his hand and on the wheelchair, unmelting for a very long time.

“Buzz buzz—” Within the useless silence, somebody truly dared to name this quantity.