Free Web NovelChapter 515: Chapter 427: Internal Meeting and Initial Expansion
Apart from the merger, there’s another possibility.
That is, the two teams could operate independently, each responsible for their own area, just like when Lin used to set up a stall outside.
This possibility is also quite likely, as new stoves and dining areas are being built on the empty space in the parking lot outside. Maybe the restaurant will be left to Jonathan, and Lin might move outside as well.
"Do you have any type of employee you want to hire?"
Lin Chen was editing a new job listing. He thought for a moment, then waved to Dais, indicating for her to sit next to him.
"Our dear manager lady, come on, it’s about time you did some online work. Should we get you a laptop in the future?"
"No, no, I brought my own. It’s in the room."
Dais smiled slightly, quickly walked over to sit next to him, and leaned over to keep staring at the screen.
After working for so many years, she had fantasized about this scene countless times. She didn’t expect it to suddenly come true, and was excited, though she didn’t show it.
Her leaning made Lin Chen’s whole body tense and stiff, and he instinctively raised his hands and forced a smile.
"Wait, wait, I can’t work in this position. What if your husband sees us and comes at me with a knife?"
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Dais turned her head in confusion and then realized she was only a fist away from Lin Chen’s face, even after he deliberately leaned back on the chair.
If he held his usual working posture, there would be no difference between the two of them hugging each other.
Dais didn’t move and quietly stared into Lin Chen’s eyes for a few seconds. Only when she saw his face slightly redden and his gaze awkwardly lift did she burst into laughter.
"It’s only now that I believe you, chef, are a normal man who likes women. Nicole was asking us the other day if you might like men, hahaha."
Not to mention Nicole, Lin Chen’s sexual orientation is one of the most frequently discussed topics privately among the beautiful waitresses.
Even next door, Helena and Lucinda have often joined the gossip sessions in the hotel room.
It’s not their fault for gossiping. It’s just that, during all these years of working, they have never seen such a man so dedicated to his work, with seemingly no interest in finding a partner.
In the West, the perception in this area is generally more open, especially in countries famous for romance.
Even for strangers, as long as they hit it off and the conversation goes well, going to a hotel the same night is almost no challenge, and it’s not uncommon for the woman to suggest it.
Although Lin Chen, as an Oriental, is generally more reserved and introverted, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have any such needs, right?
Being in his twenties, when one’s desires are strong, this seems quite abnormal.
If Lin Chen had two to three hours of free time after work, they would guess he might be going out to solve it.
Yet Lin Chen almost always works in the kitchen until midnight before heading back to his room, which leaves no such possibility.
He finishes work later than them at night and gets up earlier in the morning, almost like a robot!
Only just now did Dais see a trace of panic in Lin Chen’s eyes, as if his eyes couldn’t find a place to rest.
In her current posture, coupled with the restaurant uniform she was wearing, it perfectly highlighted her cleavage, and she happened to have a rather voluptuous figure.
As she turned around to look at Lin Chen, the smooth curvy outline of her chest was just perfectly displayed in his view.
During work, she had long been used to others’ gazes. This uniform was relatively normal and not too revealing; it was just slightly fitted, perfectly showcasing the fiery curves of a woman’s figure.
In Western women’s perception, a good figure should be shown off for others to see. If no one notices, it implies a lack of woman’s charm.
Being stared at with such a playful look, Lin Chen let out another wry laugh, not daring to look down.
Not to mention that she already has a husband and three kids; even if she were single, he wouldn’t dare glance any longer.
This is a workplace, and they are in a superior-subordinate relationship. A slip-up could easily lead to unnecessary rumors, which would be a loss.
Although he is confident that no one on his team would do such boring things.
But he can’t guarantee there aren’t nearby lurking tourists who might secretly make some trouble after witnessing this scene.
Everyone around the world likes to gossip.
"I’m just a normal man, okay? I just don’t want to find a partner for now. Hurry up and sit up straight to avoid misunderstandings."
Lin Chen lowered his raised hands and quickly pulled Dais up by her shoulders to sit her upright, finally breathing a sigh of relief.
He didn’t expect that mature, reliable Dais would have such a mischievous side. It was indeed unexpected.
Quickly, he pushed the laptop between them a bit, to prevent her from trying the same trick again.
Speaking of which, Dais, although a mother of three children, is only twenty-six years old, barely a few months older than him, making her a peer.
At this age, women are at their peak in every aspect, and those who can work at God’s Kiss are all great beauties, exuding intense womanly charm at every moment.
Without the allure of these beautiful waitresses, the restaurant’s business would probably be cut in half.
Of course, there are handsome waiters too, but he’s not interested in bringing them along.
"Why? Do you not have any desires at all? Or do you secretly watch something in your room at night?"
"Watch your head!"
Faced with Dais’s teasing, Lin Chen was clearly a bit uncomfortable and gave her forehead a playful flick.
"That’s enough chit-chat, get to work."
"One last question!"
Dais wasn’t quite satisfied yet. It was a rare chance to hit Lin’s weak spot, so she didn’t want to let it go so easily.
Creating an opportunity like this wasn’t something easy to do again.
"Let me hear it first and then I’ll decide whether to answer."
Lin Chen was very alert, not agreeing immediately. His sharp sixth sense told him there was definitely a trap here.
As soon as he finished speaking, that sense of danger instantly vanished.
He paused, thought it over, and guessed that Dais must have changed her question instantly.
Clearly, she also knew that she wouldn’t get the answer she wanted if she asked the original question.
"Compared to foreigners, do you prefer a partner from your own country?"
"That’s indeed the case." Lin Chen nodded.
There’s nothing wrong with admitting that; most people in the world are like this.
"No wonder."
Dais had a look of realization in her eyes and spoke again: "Then if there’s a foreign girl like Lucas who speaks Chinese and whose looks and figure match your aesthetics, would you be interested?"
"You promised to ask only one question, time to work."
Lin Chen straightened his face, sat up straight, and focused his attention on the computer screen.
"If you don’t want to work, the position for the front hall manager might have to be decided through an open assessment."
"???"
Dais quickly put away her smile, placed her hands properly on the table, and adjusted the collar in front of her chest.
"Work, work! Let’s get started right now!"
"What was your question earlier... oh right, you wanted to know what kind of servers to hire, correct?"
"I think we should directly hire according to the God’s Kiss standard, starting with looks and figure. Looks take priority, and the figure doesn’t have to be hot but should be proportionate and pleasing to the eye."
"Elsa looks slim, but she has an Eastern person’s aura, making it comfortable to interact with her, and that’s also acceptable."
Once the work officially began, Dais immediately reverted to her original serious attitude, similar to a different personality appearing earlier.
"What’s our approximate budget?"
"No upper limit."
Lin Chen shook his head, "President Wang said that as long as we want to hire and the employees we bring in are useful, we can hire as many as we want."
"But with limited restaurant space and a limited number of guests we can accommodate at the same time, we definitely can’t hire ten or twenty servers all at once."
"The number of hires should be judged based on the business model for the upcoming period."
"Including the area under construction at the entrance, roughly estimated, the restaurant can be divided into two areas in the future, an inner one and an outer one."
"Jonathan also talked to me over there. He still wants to slack off, thinking creating weekly menus is too troublesome and asking me to take full charge."
"So, starting next week, it’s very likely we’ll be selecting all the menus from our side."
"Huh? Jonathan doesn’t want to be the chef anymore?"
Upon hearing this news, Dais’s lips parted slightly, making her look a bit surprised.
"I think he probably wants to be the sous chef, enjoying the status of being a chef without handling too much. He might simply enjoy the joy of cooking."
Lin Chen could deeply relate to Jonathan’s thought process.
If it weren’t for the endless selection of Chinese dishes he could choose from, he wouldn’t want to sit in the chef’s position, having to change the entire menu every week, which sounded troublesome to him.
If, like several chefs, he had to constantly develop and innovate every week, it would be even more exhausting; otherwise, they wouldn’t be out there seeking inspiration.
After spending a long time at the stall here, his mentality had invisibly shifted, and he no longer wanted to be a famous top chef.
A little bit of fame and being able to create beloved dishes for diners is enough for him.
As the old saying goes, "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind," climbing too high may not be a good thing.
A chef, after all, should focus on good cooking.
"You mean, you’ll have to be responsible for the buffet menu starting next week, chef?"
Dais seemed a bit worried, as she could see the challenges involved, otherwise Jonathan wouldn’t have made such a decision.
"Yes, but I won’t let that guy completely slack off. He’ll definitely have to be involved in the discussion, and anyway, I’ll just handle the ideas, he’ll do the execution."
