Chapter 389: Chapter 219: Of course, Dundun is the one to poach talents! Spicy Chicken Strips! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]_3
This...
Isn’t this Boss Lin’s car?
Shu Yun was surprised for a moment. Just as she got up, she saw the car door open, and a chubby little figure dashed out first, heading straight towards her.
It was a bit hot outside, and the little guy was running with his mouth open, showing his crimson little tongue.
The adorable sight tightened Shu Yun’s heart.
AAAAHHHH! Isn’t this my Dundun!
It still remembers me!!!!!
Shu Yun hurriedly pushed the door open. Just as she spread her arms, Dundun leaped into her embrace.
"Did you come to see me, little Dundun?"
Holding the little cutie, any grievance caused by the job transfer was instantly swept away.
Lin Xu locked the car door, came over, casually hanging his sunglasses on his T-shirt collar, and smiled as he said, "Hello, Manager Shu... I really didn’t expect you to be transferred to Building Six."
Shu Yun, holding Dundun like a baby, welcomed Lin Xu inside and asked, "What would you like to drink? I’ll have someone prepare it."
Worried that Qiu Zhenhua might suddenly appear, Lin Xu got straight to the point, saying, "So, Manager Shu, my new store is opening soon. It’s about three or four thousand square meters, and I need to hire a lot of staff to maintain the operations..."
Shu Yun tilted her head.
Why is he suddenly telling me this?
Does he want me to help him recruit people?
She didn’t interrupt Lin Xu but listened carefully.
Lin Xu discussed a bunch of ideas for the new store, then said, "The new store has many departments and various staff members, so it needs a very experienced manager to handle it... Manager Shu, are you interested in being the manager?"
Shu Yun: "..."
She never expected Lin Xu to go through such a long discussion just to invite her to be the manager.
Should I accept?
Work at the Fishing Platform was relaxed and stress-free. She just had to get her tasks done each day. Quitting, however, could mean losing such a comfortable job forever.
But staying here too long, she often felt a lack of passion.
While she was hesitating, Dundun in her arms suddenly made a soft sound:
"MEOW~~~~~"
Looking down, Dundun was rubbing his big head against her arm, his tail gently swaying, his eyes filled with longing.
That look instantly softened Shu Yun’s heart. "Alright," she conceded, "I’ll be your manager."
Lin Xu was about to discuss the terms when, unexpectedly, Shu Yun had already agreed.
Bringing Dundun along was indeed the right move.
Without Dundun, Shu Yun might not have agreed.
He smiled and said, "Then I’ll send you the WeChat contact of the company’s general manager. You add her as a friend, discuss the compensation package, and you can raise any concerns you have."
Remembering that someone had tried to poach her as soon as she transferred to Building Six, Shu Yun suddenly realized and asked, "Was this a play you and your senior brother put up? Getting me transferred first and then poaching me?"
Lin Xu shook his head and explained, "It was my senior brother who worried I’d hesitate to take action, so he specifically swapped you and Qin Wei out. It also helped to minimize the loss to Building Two."
Ha! So it was Chef Xie’s cunning plan.
No wonder her well-matched partner had been transferred to Building Six; it was all to make it easier for Boss Lin to poach her.
Shu Yun smiled and then made her request, "I heard from the lady boss that you made a lot of beautifying fruit vinegar. Could you give me some?"
Lin Xu: "..."
Shouldn’t you be asking for an annual salary or stock options right now?
She’s normally such a rational person. How come she becomes so irrational when it comes to her appearance?
"The fruit vinegar isn’t ready yet, but once it is, I’ll definitely let you have enough... Tomorrow night, I plan to buy some crayfish and have a dinner party at home. I hope you can join."
Shu Yun immediately became interested. "Sure!" she exclaimed. "I actually wanted to see Dundun’s little den."
After this matter was discussed, Lin Xu handed Dou Wenjing’s business card to Shu Yun. Then, feeling it was about time, he prepared to leave.
Right, if Chef Qiu saw me so blatantly poaching his people, the chefs in the kitchen might not beat up Senior Brother; they might beat me up first.
"Boss Lin, will the new store still focus on hand-rolled noodles?"
Before leaving, Shu Yun curiously asked.
Lin Xu nodded. "Hand-rolled noodles are the foundation of Lin Ji," he affirmed. "We can’t lose that."
"Then, may I recommend a chef to you? There’s a chef in Building Six who is particularly good at making hand-rolled noodles, but not so good at making buns. He’s been working here for several years and still can only manage to roll out the dough. He’s not very happy about it. If we’re still making hand-rolled noodles, I suggest you poach him too..."
TSK TSK TSK. Look at our new store manager’s initiative. She just agreed to switch jobs and is already thinking about increasing staff.
Lin Xu was just worrying about how to free himself from making hand-rolled noodles to focus on other dishes.
Upon hearing this, he immediately asked, "Is that master chef in the kitchen now?"
Shu Yun shook her head. "He’s not here; he’s on leave today. I’ll ask him tomorrow."
"Alright, that would be great, Manager Shu."
Hearing this new title, Shu Yun gave a gentle smile. "It’s what I should do," she replied.
Having just left Building Six with Dundun, Lin Xu saw Qiu Zhenhua approaching with a fancy box of tea.
That was close!
He stopped the car and greeted Qiu Zhenhua, "Hello, Chef Qiu."
"Hello, Chef Lin. Where were you off to? Old Xie has brewed a pot of tea and is waiting for you upstairs in the teahouse."
"I went to Building Fifteen to ask Chef Song something. Since Senior Brother is waiting for me, I’ll head back now. See you, Chef Qiu."
Lin Xu felt somewhat guilty as he started the car.
Hmm, I’m still not cunning enough. Not like Senior Brother, who can lie to the executive chefs without even blinking. And Master seems pretty calm when facing his female confidantes too.
As for our school’s traditions, I’m still lacking in that department!
After the car left, Qiu Zhenhua muttered to himself, "Building Fifteen? Why do I feel like he just turned out from Building Six?"
But he immediately laughed. "What would he be doing in Building Six? I must have been mistaken."
「Arriving at Building Two.」
The cheongsam-clad front desk manager he had once seen in Building Six greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Boss Lin. Are you coming to work today?"
Lin Xu shook his head. "Just passing by to see my Senior Brother. I’ll come to work tomorrow."
I still have an unfinished task at the Fishing Platform, one that spans twenty days. I need to hurry and complete it, as the rewards—braised dishes and elbow dishes—are desperately needed in the restaurant.
Carrying Dundun, Lin Xu headed upstairs.
Lin Xu pushed open the door of the small teahouse.
Xie Baomin, sitting cross-legged, looked up at his junior brother and asked, "You came to an agreement with Shu Yun?"
"We did. Thanks, Brother."
"We’re brothers; saying that is too formal. Oh, by the way, there’s a banquet for the Ministry of Commerce at Building Two tomorrow. You have to come to work. There’s an extra bonus for it."
"Sure!"
The two brothers chatted for a while, discussed the new store, and around five o’clock, Lin Xu, carrying Dundun, got up to leave.
Yes, Father-in-law has already called several times, urging me to go to the villa for dinner.
Can’t be late.
「He drove Dundun to the West Fourth Ring Villa.」
Shen Guofu asked, "Did you handle everything?"
"Handled everything, very smoothly."
With Dundun taking the lead, poaching was no problem at all.
"Now that everything’s handled, let’s get ready for dinner. Your mother-in-law insists on a vegetarian diet, and the only meat allowed is chicken breast... Lin Xu, I’m sick of eating these every day. You’ve got to spice things up for me."
Chicken breast?
Lin Xu said with a smile, "Chicken breast can be delicious too, good with liquor and good with rice. How about we give it a try?"
Shen Guofu looked unconvinced. "Isn’t that stuff just for people on a diet? Plus, it’s dry and flavorless. How can it taste good? What are you planning to do with it?"
Lin Xu recalled a very old dry-fried dish, smiling as he said, "I’m planning to make Spicy Chicken Shreds!"
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Please give a Monthly Ticket, brothers. This Chapter has 5,600 characters, quite a decent length, right? The Spicy Chicken Shreds in the next Chapter—I suggest everyone learn it. It’s easy to cook, tastes great, and critically, it’s very cost-effective. A few bucks can whip up a plate, much better value than gobbling down spicy snack strips!