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Through his interactions with Lin Shu along the way, Shao Xinghe discovered that Lin Shu's knowledge of food far exceeded his own.

As soon as he entered the restaurant, Shao Xinghe couldn't wait to explain his purpose.

"Miss Lin, I, Shao, am willing to buy your grilled fish recipe for one hundred taels of silver. What do you say?"

Lin Shu took the tea that the waiter brought her, took a small sip, and said, "Master Shao, actually I know more than just this one dish. Are you sure you only want the recipe for grilled fish?"

One sentence not only ignited Shao Xinghe's eyes, but also his ambition: "Miss Lin, what do you mean?"

Therefore, Lin Shu stopped hiding his intentions and said frankly, "To be honest, I want a long-term partnership with Manager Shao."

"I will create the menu, and Manager Shao and Shiweitian Restaurant will sell it. My target price is 30/70 of the profits."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Shao Xinghe's eyes.

He never expected that this seemingly unremarkable peasant woman would be so bold as to offer such outrageous conditions.

He gently put down his teacup, looked intently at Lin Shu, and pondered the feasibility and value of Lin Shu's words.

“Miss Lin, splitting the profits 30/70 is a bit too much to ask for.”

“Really? What if I could generate more profits for Shiweitian, or even attract more customers?” Lin Shu said confidently.

Shao Xinghe was taken aback upon hearing this. "If it can truly bring unprecedented customer traffic and profit growth to Shiweitian as you say, I, Shao Xinghe, am not a stingy person."

"However, a single dish of banana-baked fish is far from meeting your requirements."

Lin Shu smiled slightly, a smile that contained both confidence and a hint of cunning.

"Whether it can be achieved or not, Manager Shao, you'll know once you taste my cooking."

"How about this, consider this a small gift from me to Manager Shao. I'll borrow your kitchen for now, and once you've tasted my cooking, we'll make a decision. What do you say, Manager Shao?"

Shao Xinghe nodded. “Since Miss Lin is so sincere, I am naturally delighted. I will now take you to the kitchen.”

Led by Shao Xinghe, Lin Shu entered the kitchen of Shiweitian Restaurant.

Here, pots and pans are arranged in an orderly fashion, and the aroma of various ingredients is mixed with the smell of cooking.

The chefs bustled about, but when they saw Manager Shao personally leading his team in, they all stopped what they were doing and looked at him with curiosity.

Lin Shu looked around and had already made up his mind.

She pretended to take a cloth bag out of the bamboo basket; it contained her carefully prepared secret sauce.

"Manager Shao, could you lend me a stove?" Lin Shu asked politely.

Shao Xinghe pointed to the empty stove next to him, "Please go ahead."

Lin Shu quickly changed into an apron and began to skillfully prepare the ingredients.

She first made "Jade Tofu," infusing the delicate tofu with vibrant green spinach juice and pairing it with a special sauce. The result was a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Next, she cooked "Spicy Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao". The thin, translucent bun wrappers were filled with fresh crab roe and a slightly spicy sauce. The aroma was irresistible, attracting the attention of the chefs around her, who secretly admired it.

Finally, Lin Shu brought out her signature dish – "Honey-Glazed Roast Duck".

She first marinates the duck with a secret blend of spices, then coats it with a special honey sauce, and finally roasts it slowly in a special oven.

As time went by, the entire kitchen was filled with an irresistible aroma of sweetness and meat, making one's mouth water.

Finally, in order to win Shao Xinghe's favor, she deliberately took out a banana leaf, marinated the fish, and grilled it over a fire on the spot.

As the four dishes were placed on the table, Shao Xinghe and the chefs all gathered around, their eyes wide with curiosity.

When they saw the delicious-looking and fragrant dishes on the table, they couldn't help but swallow hard.

Lin Shu picked up the chopsticks beside him and handed them to Shao Xinghe, "Manager Shao, please."

Shao Xinghe took the chopsticks and couldn't wait to take a bite.

Shao Xinghe took a light bite of the "Jade Tofu," and instantly, a unique freshness of spinach and the delicate texture of tofu slid across his tongue. Paired with the perfectly seasoned secret sauce, his taste buds seemed to be awakened, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Next, he turned to the "Spicy Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao". With a gentle bite, the thin skin broke open, and the delicious crab roe and slightly spicy sauce burst in his mouth, creating a distinct and irresistible flavor.

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!" Shao Xinghe exclaimed, his eyes filled with admiration and anticipation as he looked at Lin Shu.

When it came to the "honey-glazed roast duck," Shao Xinghe was even more careful. He tore off a piece of golden duck skin and put it in his mouth to savor it.

The duck skin is crispy but not greasy, and the sweetness of the honey blends perfectly with the savory flavor of the duck meat, making every bite an ultimate tantalizing experience for the taste buds.

He closed his eyes and savored the moment before slowly opening them and giving it high praise: "Such delicious food is truly rare. Miss Lin's culinary skills are indeed superb."

"Thank you for the compliment, Manager Shao. You might as well try the grilled fish. Fish tastes best when it's freshly grilled."

At her prompting, Shao Xinghe turned his gaze to the fish grilled on banana leaves.

The fish skin is slightly charred while the flesh inside is tender and juicy. The fragrance of banana leaves permeates the dish, adding a unique rustic flavor.

He gently picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth. The fresh aroma of the fish and the fragrance of the banana leaves intertwined, as if transporting him to a place of green mountains and clear waters, making him feel refreshed and relaxed.

Although he had eaten it before, the taste was completely different from this.

Shao Xinghe put down his chopsticks and exclaimed sincerely, "Miss Lin is indeed an expert."

"These four dishes, in terms of color, aroma and taste, far surpass the dishes available in the market. If Shiweitian were to launch them, they would surely attract countless diners."

Upon hearing this, the other chefs eagerly picked up their chopsticks and started eating as well.

Their faces showed a strange tension and urgency, because it concerned their livelihoods.

After eating the dishes prepared by Lin Shu, he showed regret and self-pity.

After listening to Shao Xinghe's words, Lin Shu smiled faintly, "Thank you for your kind words, Manager Shao. What do you think, Manager Shao?"

Shao Xinghe pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Shu with a troubled expression, "Miss Lin's cooking skills are indeed excellent, but there will always be times when you get tired of the food. What will you do then?"

Lin Shu had already addressed Shao Xinghe's concerns.

"Don't worry, Manager Shao, I certainly won't let you suffer any losses. I will come to Shiweitian every month to add four main dishes. At that time, Manager Shao can select a few chefs, and I will personally teach them how to cook. What do you think, Manager Shao?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Shao Xinghe's eyes.

This way, you can not only learn the recipes for making dishes, but also add new flavors to your diners at any time.

Kill two birds with one stone.

He didn't expect Lin Shuhui to be so generous and thoughtful.

"Miss Lin is such a straightforward person. We at Shiweitian are naturally more than happy to accept such an arrangement."