The Age of Discovery: Chinese cuisine swept across Europe

That afternoon after returning from the butcher's house, Min Xi and Yun Ji walked around the city, trying to find a suitable store to open a snack shop.

They wanted to open a shop near the hotel, or at least on Magellan Street. However, it was not easy to find a store. Magellan Street was a very busy street, second only to King Street, and there were many shops, so it was difficult to find a suitable one in a short time.

Min Xi said: "We still have to tell the dealer and ask them to keep an eye out. We don't have time to look for it every day, and if there is a suitable store, we will miss it."

"Well, I think we should hire two more people, one for the front desk and one for the kitchen." Yun Ji said.

Min Xi nodded: "It is necessary. Let's go talk to the broker later."

Yun Ji said, "Let's talk about finding a store and hiring people at the same time. Don't look for the same one as last time, find another one."

Min Xi thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we just ask a dentist to hire us? How about just posting a job opening notice at the door of the store? If the diners know someone suitable, they might recommend them to us."

Yun Ji looked at him and said, "Are you sure there are relatives or friends among the diners in our restaurant who need to work in our restaurant?"

"That's possible. If they act as guarantors, I would think it would be more reliable," said Min Xi.

"What if the people who come to do the work are unreliable? Wouldn't that make our diners embarrassed to come and eat, and cause us to lose a customer?" Yun Ji obviously thought more thoroughly.

Min Xi nodded: "What you said makes sense. Let's find a broker. If it's not suitable, just quit it. You don't have to worry about offending others."

That afternoon, they found the agent and repeatedly emphasized their requirements, telling him not to send anyone who did not meet the requirements, otherwise they would not cooperate with him in the future.

The Chinese Restaurant is also well-known on Magellan Street. Now the boss is looking for people and a store. He also needs to find people after opening a new store. That is a big business. He patted his chest and agreed, saying that he would definitely send the best people to the store.

The boss was really caring and only on the third day did he send them someone, a girl and a young man.

The girl's name is Greta, she is 17 years old, her face is sunburned, her body is sturdy, and she looks very healthy.

The broker said that she was a farmer who had just moved to the city. She was used to doing housework and farm work at home. She was very capable and hardworking, and most importantly, she had a good character and was not dishonest.

Greta secretly looked at the two bosses. They looked different from anyone she had ever seen, but they were also quite good-looking.

The young man is called Jasper, he is in his twenties and comes from a nearby town. His family used to run a shop, but it went bankrupt, so he had to come out to work.

The broker said that the young man had experience in receiving guests and was mature and reliable.

After listening to the agent's introduction, Min Xi said, "Okay, work for me for a few days first. If it suits you, you can stay and continue working. I only provide lunch and dinner, not breakfast and accommodation. You have to find a place to live by yourselves. The salary is the same as theirs, 700 Swiss per month, and you will get paid after three months. If you encounter a job outside and the host gives you a reward, you can take whatever you are given. We won't take it."

Greta asked, "What do I do for a living?"

Min Xi said, "Come to the kitchen first and help me wash the dishes. Your name is Jasper, right? You and Gail will be responsible for the front desk service, taking orders, serving dishes, and cleaning the table."

Diego asked quietly, "Boss, will she wash the dishes with me?"

Min Xi said, "You don't have to wash the dishes anymore. You can just be responsible for making snacks and staple foods."

By hiring two more people, Min Xi completely handed over the task of making snacks and staple foods to Diego, which made things a lot easier for himself.

Diego was happy when he heard this: "Yes, Boss!"

Gale looked at Diego with envy. He came later than himself, and the boss had asked him to make desserts and staple dishes. He was busy in the front hall and had few opportunities to go to the kitchen. He did not learn as much as Diego, but he felt that he could do what Diego could do.

Amanda was very calm. In fact, she learned more from her employer. She had seen how to cut vegetables and cook countless times, but she had never cooked by herself. However, when she was at home, she cooked for the children by following her employer's methods. The children said they were delicious, and she thought they were good too, many times better than before.

Min Xi said to Amanda and Gail, "From now on, we will take turns to cook the dishes we eat. This will also give you the opportunity to use the spatula and learn to cook slowly. I will guide you from the side."

Amanda and Gail were both surprised and excited. They didn't expect the host would teach them how to cook so quickly.

Min Xi wanted to train people so that he wouldn't have to work so hard if there were more people cooking. If one person cooked, the food would be served very slowly, and even if there were many guests, he might not be able to handle them all.

Min Xi also said to the two newcomers, "Working in my shop means more than just doing your job. If you want to learn how to cook and make dim sum, I won't stop you from learning after work. It depends on your individual understanding. You can learn as much as you can. Once you have learned, if you have the opportunity to open a shop in the future, I won't stop you."

After hearing this, the agent said, "Look, where can you find such a good boss? You must work hard here and don't let the boss down."

The two newcomers nodded to show that they understood. They did not take Min Xi's words seriously yet. Only after they ate the meal made by Min Xi would they realize how much weight the boss's words carried.

The broker said to Min Xi, "Sir, I'll leave these two people to you. I'll help keep an eye out for the store you want, and if there's a suitable one, I'll let you know as soon as possible."

"Okay, then please pay more attention." Min Xi said.

The employees were curious. Was the boss looking for a store because the current one was too small?

But although everyone was curious, no one asked the question in person.

This day was the first time that Min Xi didn't have to worry about the main course and dessert, as Yun Ji and Diego prepared everything.

The two new people are really good. Greta is diligent, quick, and clean. She is not much worse than Amanda. She is strong and can fetch water without any problem.

Jasper is a very steady man, he doesn't talk much, but he is very methodical in his work. He attended a church school for two years, so he can read and write menus.

The menu in their restaurant is different from other places, and the names of the dishes are difficult to remember, but he quickly mastered the method and rarely made mistakes.

The two people were completely convinced after having their first working meal. This meal was prepared by Min Xi himself. It was the newcomers’ first time to work, so he wanted to give them a little Chinese food shock.

For many Fulanji people, eating Chinese food allows them to re-establish their taste perception. They only then realize that the taste of food can be so rich, diverse, and so delicate.

After eating Chinese food, eating their own food is simply a dimensionality reduction attack.

In the evening, Min Xi came out of the shower and saw Diego sitting under the lamp writing. He went over to take a look and gave him some pointers: "Very good, it seems that you know a lot of words. When I let you watch the store in the future, you will be able to keep accounts."

Diego quickly raised his head and looked at Min Xi: "Isn't there a boss looking after the store? Why do you still want me to keep accounts? Where is the boss going?"

Min Xi smiled and said, "We haven't been anywhere. We plan to open another dim sum shop, specializing in selling dim sum and desserts such as egg tarts, cookies, and cakes. We want you to run the shop and make desserts. Are you willing?"

Diego was stunned when he heard this: "Aren't you with the boss?"

Min Xi said: "The restaurant still needs to be opened. Both stores are open, but the location of the new store is not yet determined. If you are lucky, it will be nearby and you can come anytime and stay at night. If it is far away, it will not be so convenient."

Diego's eyes were filled with tears: "But I don't want to leave the club."

Min Xi raised his hand and touched his head: "We don't want you to leave, but I want to open a new store and make more money. Apart from you, we don't have anyone else we trust more, so we can only leave it to you. I know Diego will not let us down, right?"

Diego held back his tears and kept his mouth tightly shut. All the panic and anxiety in his heart was locked in his mouth. As soon as he opened his mouth, it would burst out. So he didn't dare to open his mouth, but just nodded with tears in his eyes.

Min Xi said, "Diego, don't be sad. It's not that quick to open a store. It takes time to find a storefront and it takes time to decorate it. It will take at least two or three months. Besides, you still need to practice your skills. How can I let you open a store alone?"

Diego felt relieved when he heard that it would take several more months, and he raised his arm to wipe away his tears.

Min Xi looked at Diego's reaction and couldn't help but sigh secretly. If it were Gail and Amanda who went out to work on their own, they would be so happy. But Diego was the only one who was reluctant to leave the hotel.

Min Xi changed the subject: "Diego, have you grown taller recently? Your clothes were originally made a little too big, but now they seem to fit you better."

Diego said, "Yes, he has grown taller."

"That's right. Is it because the food in our house is so delicious that it can grow so fast?" Min Xi said with a smile.

Diego lowered his head a little embarrassedly: "The food made by the host is so delicious, I eat a lot at every meal."

Min Xi laughed: "Being able to eat is a blessing. How can you go hungry when working in a restaurant? Eat as much as you can. This way you can grow taller and not be bullied."

In fact, it was not only Diego who grew taller. Min Xi felt that he had grown taller as well, because his pants, which were originally a little long, now fit him well. After coming here, he ate well and had relatively sufficient sleep, so it was normal for him to grow a little taller.

Min Xi was of course happy to be able to grow taller. Who doesn't want to be taller?