After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

After more than two years of work experience, Lin Hao couldn't help but sigh, "Feudal society is a killer! Isn't this just employing child labor?"

"Okay, you provided excellent service. I'll remember you!" With that, Lin Hao got up and continued strolling around.

Wang Xiaohu watched the retreating figures of the master and servant, scratched his head, and muttered, "Where did these people come from? They're so strange!"

However, he remained cautious and went to the kitchen to tell Manager Li about it. Manager Li simply said, "You're in for a treat, kid!"

Wang Xiaohu was left there, looking completely bewildered and grinning foolishly!

After wandering around for a while, Lin Hao went upstairs to a private room and ordered some of the restaurant's signature dishes.

"Fu Cui, Liu Dan, you two sit down and have some food."

“Madam, this is against the rules!” Fu Cui quickly refused, and Liu Dan nodded in agreement.

"It's alright. Today you'll be in charge of tasting the dishes with me. If you can find any faults, that would be even better!"

"No, if word gets out, people will start gossiping about Madam!" Fu Cui said firmly.

“Then how about this, you two stand, I’ll sit, and we’ll eat together!” Seeing that the two were still going to refuse, Lin Hao said firmly, “No refusing! This is an order.”

"Yes." The two exchanged a glance and responded in a low voice.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Lin Hao asked, "How was it?"

"Madam, this is so delicious! I've never eaten such good food before!" Liu Dan's voice was full of joy as she looked at Lin Hao with gratitude.

Lin Hao chuckled. Of course, this was the restaurant's signature dish; how could it compare to the food prepared by the Gu family's maids?

"It seems you two can't offer any suggestions!" Lin Hao said with a smile, looking at the two of them.

Both of them shook their heads.

"Master!"

Manager Li's voice came from outside the door, and Lin Hao gestured for Liu Dan to open the door.

Manager Li entered and bowed to Lin Hao: "Master, are these dishes to your liking?"

"Please sit down. Has Manager Li had lunch yet?"

"It's already been used. I wonder if the master has made any gains today?"

Lin Hao smiled slightly: "You've managed the restaurant very well!"

"You flatter me, sir. It's all thanks to everyone. I dare not take credit for it!" Manager Li waved his hand.

"It's everyone's achievement, and it's also thanks to you, Manager Li." Lin Hao wouldn't be stingy with this praise.

"However, I did take a look around today and I have some thoughts. Would you like to hear them?"

"Yes, please say so!" Manager Li's expression turned serious.

"Today, while I was strolling around on the first floor, I overheard some customers chatting. They said that their wives and daughters also wanted to try hot pot, but the private rooms upstairs were too expensive and the main dining area was not very convenient."

"I was thinking, could we set up a few tables in the lobby, cover them with screens, and have someone stand guard at the entrance to specifically serve female guests?"

Upon hearing Lin Hao's words, Manager Li pondered for a moment, then clapped his hands: "Madam, this plan is brilliant! This will surely attract many female customers, and the restaurant's desserts will sell even better!"

Seeing that Manager Li also agreed, Lin Hao felt relieved: "Then it's settled. You can start making the arrangements! It would be best to find a few girls to serve as receptionists for the female customers, not just in the lobby on the first floor, but also in the private rooms upstairs."

"Yes, the owner is indeed meticulous!" Manager Li now truly understood why the former owner had entrusted the restaurant to his wife. His wife was not only talented in cooking, but also had her own insights into management!

"Also, I ran into a guy today named Wang Xiaohu."

"Yes, that child is pitiful. His parents are in poor health, and his younger siblings are still small. As the eldest son, he has to shoulder the responsibility of supporting his family at a young age!" It was not hard to hear the appreciation and pity for Wang Xiaohu from Manager Li's tone!

"It's pitiful, but it's amazing that he can still be so optimistic!" Lin Hao felt a little admiration for Wang Xiaohu. At her age, she didn't have such maturity and composure.

"When he recommended dishes to me today, I realized he's really suited for this line of work. His attitude and smile are so comforting!"

"I think we can organize a regular experience exchange meeting, where everyone can speak freely and express their views on the future of the restaurant, giving everyone an opportunity to learn from each other!"

Manager Li seemed to be deep in thought; this was something he had never considered before.

After thinking for a while, he said, "In my opinion, it's worth a try!"

"Okay, then the specific arrangements are up to you, since you're the one most familiar with the restaurant." Lin Hao was only responsible for offering suggestions; she felt the actual operations should be left to professionals.

The problem with many things is that laymen can't guide experts!

"Yes, is there anything else you need, sir?" Manager Li felt he had a lot to do after hearing Lin Hao's suggestion. He couldn't wait to see what the restaurant would become!

"That's all! You go ahead and do your work, we'll rest for a bit and then leave."

"Then I'll take my leave." Manager Li stood up and said goodbye.

"Let's go out for a stroll. We've come all this way, we can't go back empty-handed!" Lin Hao said with a smile, looking at the two maids.

Actually, it was because she had made a small fortune during this period and couldn't resist treating herself.

Liu Dan's eyes lit up; she hadn't been out for a stroll in a long time.

The three of them strolled along, from cosmetics shops to spice shops, from novel storybook shops to antique and jade shops...

In the end, I asked the shopkeeper to help deliver the items back to my residence.

While they were enjoying their food and shopping, Gu Yu, the little dumpling in the manor, had already been forced to begin his early education.

Gu Liunian originally planned to wait until he turned three before considering this matter, but today's time alone left him completely at a loss.

Therefore, he decided to teach his son to read!

And so, the father and son lived in peace, one teaching and the other learning!

Gu Liunian even discovered that although her son was a foodie and clingy, he had some talent in academics!

After being taught most of the characters a few times, Gu Yu could remember them and wouldn't make mistakes.

The reason I say "remember" is because the child's bones haven't fully developed yet, and Gu Liunian doesn't plan to let him practice writing.

As for how Lin Hao asked him to draw, Gu Yu just held a pen in his hand and drew randomly, almost like he was holding a twig. He didn't care about any posture at all, which is why he didn't say anything!

Moreover, he stayed there all morning without getting impatient, and even repeated the text over and over again, which shows that he really enjoys learning!

Seeing that he was focused, Gu Liunian went to read a book on her own.

The two spent a harmonious morning together.

Upon hearing that Lin Hao had returned, Gu Yu, like a wild horse unleashed, immediately ran out.

Gu Liunian stared at the Three Character Classic that had been tossed aside, speechless for a moment!