At that moment, everyone else also stopped eating, their expressions mirroring Liang Junhai's surprise.
"This noodle, the flavor is just too fresh!"
"It's the first time I've ever tasted noodles this delicious!"
"Old leader, where did you hire the chef who made these noodles?"
As one person asked, Liang Junhai and the others all turned their gaze toward Cai Wenqing, who was seated in the main seat.
All of them had once ruled their respective domains, having tried countless delicacies before. Yet this simple bowl of noodles truly shocked them.
Cai Wenqing's surprise was no less than Liang Junhai's.
Being old, his appetite had diminished, and he seldom cared much for food, but the first bite of these noodles unexpectedly awakened his taste buds, stirring a strong hunger he hadn't felt in a long time.
If it weren't for his self-control, he would have devoured the entire bowl in one gulp.
"Actually, I'm not quite sure. This chef was brought here by a young master of the Meng Family, a friend of his," Cai Wenqing explained.
Everyone present naturally knew who the Meng Family was.
Hearing that the chef was introduced by a member of the Meng Family, everyone felt reassured. Given the Meng Family's influence, it was easy for them to invite a national banquet-level chef.
"Go ahead and eat. This flavor has really whetted my appetite," Cai Wenqing said, picking up his chopsticks and digging into the noodles.
"Eat, eat!"
"So delicious!"
The usual dignity and seriousness of the elders were completely set aside. The bowls were small, and within a minute, everyone had emptied their bowls, not even leaving a drop of soup.
Cai Wenqing wiped his mouth with a napkin, looking at his empty bowl with a lingering expression and sighed,
"These noodles, I fear even a national banquet chef couldn't make better ones!"
Liang Junhai was stunned. "Old leader, the young master of the Meng Family didn't bring a national banquet chef?"
Cai Wenqing shook his head, "No, it's a young man in his twenties."
"Ah? So young?"
They all exchanged looks. They had expected someone at least in their fifties or sixties.
"To be able to make noodles like this in your twenties, it's simply..." Liang Junhai was at a loss for words.
An elderly bald man with expertise in noodles added, "These noodles are made from ordinary flour, the soup is freshly brewed chicken broth, with a poached egg and small bok choy — all very simple ingredients."
"Using ordinary ingredients to bring out such flavor is true skill!"
"This chef is not ordinary!"
After hearing the bald man's words, everyone nodded in agreement.
"Old leader, could we have another bowl? I haven't had enough!"
"Yes, yes, a large bowl! A small bowl won't satisfy!"
"Funny thing, I was full just now, but after eating this bowl, I'm hungry again!"
Cai Wenqing chuckled and called out to the door, "Xiao Chen, come in here."
...
At the same time, similar scenes were happening in the front and back courtyards.
In the front yard, Ouyang Shan pulled Cai Dongyou's arm, "Mr. Cai, could you ask the kitchen to bring another bowl? These noodles are incredible, the aftertaste lingers!"
"Yes, yes, bring another large bowl!" other guests loudly echoed.
A simple bowl of noodles had completely won over these billionaires.
"Mr. Cai, if you bring another bowl, we'll sign the cooperation agreement between our two companies tomorrow!" One eager guest couldn't resist offering a heavy bargain for these noodles.
A contract exchanged for a bowl of noodles — and no one found it strange; they all felt it was worth it!
"This flavor seems heavenly, something you rarely get to taste on earth!"
"All right, all right," Cai Dongyou smiled broadly, "Everyone wait a moment, I'll ask."
"To be honest, I'm not full either. It feels like I just started enjoying it and it's already gone!"
"Hurry up, hurry!"
"My Mr. Cai, don't be slow, run a bit!"
"Remember, make it a large bowl!"
"Blessed by the old man, I didn't expect such a delicacy!"
"Honestly, I'm from the south and don't usually eat noodles, but now my mouth is watering."
...
Meanwhile, in the back yard, the same enthusiasm filled the air.
Under the guests' urging, Cai Dongmin and Cai Dongyou arrived at the kitchen door almost simultaneously.
"Big brother, where did you get the chef today? It's amazing! The front yard is going crazy and they practically chased me over here!"
Cai Dongmin smiled bitterly, "Same here."
"Hey Cai Dongyou, when you meet Chef Su later, be polite, got it?"
Cai Dongyou was surprised, "Big brother, is he someone important?"
Cai Dongmin nodded, "A friend of the young master of the Meng Family!"
Cai Dongyou shrank his neck, "Big brother, I get it now."
Unable to refuse such warmth, Su Zhu finally made another fifty large bowls of noodles at the request of the Cai family father and son.
She kept busy until after two in the afternoon.
"Su Zhu, I can't eat anymore, I'm about to burst!" Cai Haoran clutched his stomach, looking distressed.
Over two hours, he had eaten four large bowls.
Washing her hands, Su Zhu smiled, "Alright, that's done. Go take a walk now, I need to leave."
After all, Ouyang Yunjian was working, and Chenchen's presence might affect him.
"Su Zhu, are you leaving? Did you drive?"
"No, I'm taking a taxi back."
"That won't do. You helped us so much today; I'll give you a ride."
"No need..."
"Don't be polite, Su Zhu. Wait a moment, I'll get the keys. Ugh, I'm stuffed!" Cai Haoran held his stomach and went out.
Hearing Su Zhu was leaving, Cai Dongmin, who was still entertaining guests, hurried over.
He had originally planned to send Su Zhu home by driver but agreed after hearing Cai Haoran would.
"Su Zhu, thank you so much today!"
"Don't mention it, it's my duty."
"Su Zhu, I'll see you out." Cai Dongmin walked with her toward the front yard.
Unable to refuse, Su Zhu followed him.
Outside, the guests were still lingering, and upon seeing Cai Dongmin escorting a young person chatting happily, all stood up, including Ouyang Shan, chairman of Qingfei Jewelry Co., Ltd.
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。