Survival rules for restaurants: cooking and eating melons at the same time

Qi Ning'an suddenly became a little proud and raised his chin complacently, "Qitao has now become a disciple of a ceramic artist in Kyoto Prefecture and has learned a lot of skills. Making small items like teacups is no problem for her. You know, she had a lot of experience with these combinations in the restaurant at that time."

As she spoke, Qi Ning Anyun took out a few more bowls and plates, "These are all made by Qi Tao, they are exquisite, right?"

Zhao Hengzhi looked at the plates in front of him. They were of various shapes and had delicate patterns. It was hard to tell that they were made by a beginner.

After finishing dinner, he squatted aside to study them. Indeed, each one was unique. "After my pastry shop opens, there may be customers eating in. Can I ask Qi Tao to make a batch of more exquisite plates for me, so that I can attract more customers."

Qi Ning'an's eyes lit up and he nodded hurriedly, "This is not a difficult thing. I'll just tell Qi Tao. If you can let Qi Tao practice her skills, she won't refuse you."

Besides, we are all friends.

Zhao Hengzhi once again gave Qi Ningan a grateful smile, and Qi Ningan also responded with a smile.

Gu Qingyun quickly stood between the two of them again, "What are we having for dinner tonight, my lady?"

Zhao Hengzhi... Can't you see my wife is by my side? You're jealous.

Qi Ningan... How old are you?

But even though he complained in his heart, he didn't say anything. He just squeezed Gu Qingyun's clenched hand.

Gu Qingyun also found that he suddenly became very childish and lowered his head embarrassedly. Qi Ningan then smiled sincerely, just like he had raised a puppy.

……

The next day.

Qi Tao now occasionally returns to the Marquis' Mansion, and spends most of his time in the kiln yard, concentrating on making various plates and dishes.

When she was learning from her master, she saw a plate as thin as a cicada's wing. The shape of the lotus was carved very well. The most important thing was that she didn't know what material it was made of, or maybe because it was too thin, it could let light in when she held it up.

The master also said that this was a lost craft. The master and apprentice studied it for a long time but had no clue. However, Qi Tao was unwilling to give up and even filled a room with drawings.

Qi Ning'an found Qi Tao and saw that she was devoted to pottery. He couldn't help but think that this was a coincidence and that she really seemed to have a connection with pottery.

It seems like there is some kind of destiny between us.

"Qitao, Zhao Hengzhi is back. He wants to open a pastry shop in Kyoto Prefecture and wants a batch of plates. I wonder if you are interested in making them."

Qi Tao was startled by Qi Ning'an. Usually, there was only her and a maid who was in charge of making the fire here. The sudden sound almost made her drop the plate in her hand.

"Zhao Hengzhi? Didn't he go home?" Qi Tao was stunned. He hadn't heard this name for a long time.

"His family didn't support him doing these things. They just tricked him into going back. According to him, they always wanted him to be a puppet after he went back, so he hurriedly ran away with his unmarried young wife."

Qi Ning'an walked to Qi Tao's side and looked at the new plate he had made recently. He couldn't help but get excited. "Is this plate used to hold boiled fish? It looks so good."

Qi Tao nodded naturally, "The young lady has good taste. She understood my heart at a glance."

"You are becoming more and more slick nowadays. I don't even know where you learned it from." The two of them couldn't help laughing.

After laughing and joking for an unknown amount of time, Qi Tao finally said, "Recently I have been trying to see if I can recreate a plate from my master. I have never seen such a beautiful plate. However, I also want to try making a series of plates and cups. I will take the job, Mr. Zhao."

Qi Ning'an nodded. In fact, she knew yesterday that Qi Tao would most likely not refuse. Now, apart from the Kyoto Restaurant, she had never seen her plates sold to anyone else.

"Don't be too tired. You are so young, there are not so many things to accomplish. Just take your time."

Qi Ning'an looked at Qi Tao, wishing that he could work twelve or thirteen hours a day, and couldn't help but give him a few reminders.

Qi Tao agreed verbally, and after Qi Ning'an left, she still sat at the table motionless, fiddling with her plates.

……

During the New Year, Zhao Hengzhi's family found the Kyoto Restaurant again.

Seeing that Qi Ning'an refused to hand over the person, he said a lot of nasty words in anger.

She is a married woman, but she still hides a man in her own shop and no one knows what she is doing.

What's the point of being a legitimate daughter of a marquis? A country woman is a country woman. Even if she has a high status, so what? She can never be on the stage.

……

This is still acceptable to the ear. Qi Ning'an is too lazy to recall even more unpleasant words.

However, compared to the panic the first time, Qi Ning'an was not afraid at all this time.

Now she has a high reputation in Kyoto Prefecture, the incense of Xuyin Temple is so prosperous, and Tianyuanju is so popular. She is no longer the Qi Ningan of the past.

Without saying a few words, he called the guards to kick them all out.

He even invited the onlookers to go into the restaurant to see if the young master of their Zhao family was there.

As a result, everyone was eager to watch the fun and went into the backyard of the restaurant to look for it.

The first thing that impressed people was that she was so good to the servants she bought, and they also felt that the dormitory looked very safe to live in. In the end, no trace of Zhao Hengzhi was found anywhere, and everyone felt that the Zhao family was really unreasonable.

Not long after, the manager of the Zhao family who came to look for someone was driven out of the alley and could no longer enter the restaurant.

Zhao Hengzhi moved out of the restaurant a few days ago and bought a small house not far from the restaurant. Although it only has three entrances, it is big enough for him and his unmarried lady to live in.

If you buy a few more servants, you'll have enough space to live in.

The only problem is that the location of this shop is not easy to find. As the New Year is approaching, many people do not plan to sell or sublet their shops. After all, the New Year month is the busiest time for welfare in Kyoto. Even if you don't make much money on weekdays, you will definitely make money this month.

Zhao Hengzhi was not in a hurry. After all, he had found a place to stay, and he could just deal with the rest of the things slowly.

However, at the same time, diners in Kyoto restaurants all felt that the chef who made delicious pastries had returned. Although no one knew who the pastry chef was, everyone rushed to the restaurant and milk tea shop again.

Zhao Hengzhi jokingly said to Qi Ning'an, "My cakes seem to be very popular in your restaurant. If I make them in the future, why don't you buy them from me? I'll give you a discount, and I'll continue to supply all your stores. But you have to put my store name on all my cakes."

Qi Ningan was stunned, isn't this similar to joining a franchise?