novelraw Chapter 1466 - 1550: People Strive Upward
Chapter 1466 - 1550: People Strive Upward
The shopkeeper glanced at Zhang Er, thinking that Zhang Er was indeed quick-witted. "Alright, don’t join in where you shouldn’t. Go back to work, I need to have a private word with Helper Liang."
Zhang Er smacked his lips and asked Dong Huiying what she planned to eat this morning before leaving. Dong Huiying thought for a moment: "Eat well in the morning, eat enough at noon, and eat less in the evening. It’s not suitable to eat greasy food in the morning, so a light porridge with side dishes is better, both nutritious and healthy."
Zhang Er nodded in agreement, "Alright, I’ll prepare the ingredients and come back to make our breakfast after you finish talking with the shopkeeper."
Ever since Dong Huiying came to Food As Heaven, the three meals in the kitchen seemed to be handled by her. Her cooking skills were top-notch and received unanimous praise from everyone.
Dong Huiying smiled naively, waving goodbye to Zhang Er. Then, with a silly look, she turned to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, is there something you need to talk to me about?"
The shopkeeper glanced at her: "Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid I’ll ask for the Silver I advanced to you yesterday?" The shopkeeper teased her, making her scratch her head and laugh sheepishly.
The shopkeeper didn’t beat around the bush, quickly getting to the point: "Here’s the thing, last night a guest who had your dish showed great interest in you. I could tell she wasn’t an ordinary person, given that she handed out a bag of Golden Leaf. Here at Food As Heaven, unlike other places, I personally support you seeking better opportunities if you can." After all, people strive higher, just as water flows lower—it’s quite a natural course.
"Last night, I sent a staff member to find you, but they couldn’t locate you, so I told the guest to come again today. As for the specifics, you can discuss them with her yourself. However, let me make it clear; you can’t just up and leave like that Helper Lin did, without consideration. We’re short-handed as it is. If we lose a kitchen helper, then Chef Cheng and Zhang Er will struggle to manage."
Dong Huiying froze for a moment, then immediately nodded: "I’m not going anywhere! Shopkeeper, you’ve been so kind to me, loaning me Silver. I have to repay your kindness! Even if I leave, I wouldn’t just throw in the towel. At the very least, I’d wait until everything is properly arranged before I go, right?"
The shopkeeper felt very satisfied with Dong Huiying’s response. Indeed, people are different. There are many selfish and irresponsible ones like Helper Lin, but likewise, there are plenty who know how to be responsible and grateful for their benefactors.
"Alright, off you go. And remember to make me some century egg and lean pork congee. I heard from Zhang Er that you’re good at cooking congee."
The shopkeeper looked pleased, and Dong Huiying chuckled foolishly before zipping back into the kitchen.
Ah Lian arrived in the morning. The kitchen wasn’t busy but not idle either, with a few tables of patrons downstairs. Dong Huiying and the others were busy preparing vegetables for the upcoming lunch rush. Mainly cutting up vegetables and meat, so they could toss it all into the wok for a quick stir-fry later.
"Helper Liang, someone’s looking for you!" A staff member shouted towards the kitchen. Dong Huiying wiped her wet hands on her apron until they were dry, responded, and rushed outside.
She recalled the conversation from this morning with the shopkeeper and had a hunch about what was happening.
However, when she reached the private room upstairs, she knocked on the door.
"Come in—!"
The familiar voice made Dong Huiying pause in surprise.