bullyxtreme Chapter 190 Become a cook in the house
Chapter 190 Become a cook in the house
Dong Qian retracted her hand directly, "I wonder, Mrs. Wang, why did you come to the restaurant?"
It was her personal habit, but Mrs. Wang didn't mind it very much, "You can just call me Mei'er like you just did."
Perhaps she realized that Dong Qian was different from others, so she was particularly curious.
Dong Qian said, "If I call you Mei'er, we are of the same generation, so let's call you Sister Mei."
"Okay! I like this title." She smiled happily.
The two sat for a while, but she still didn't say what her purpose was.
Soon she seemed to have thought of something, "By the way, I'm here this time for the Qingming fruit gift box."
Immediately, the conversation started between Dong Qian and her.
After some chatting, we learned that her real surname was Du Mei, and she became Mrs. Wang after she married into the palace, but she liked being called by her previous maiden name.
"My ladies and friends and I often go to Mr. Shen's place to buy things. I asked about the salted duck egg gift box last time, but he didn't tell me. Now I finally let me see him in person."
Du Mei smiled happily, without any of the airs between ladies and ladies.
"I wonder what you think, Sister Mei?"
Dong Qian always gave gift boxes to Shen An and didn't know how he sold them, so she was a little curious about the guests' comments.
Of course Du Mei must have thought it was good, otherwise she wouldn't have found Dong Qian.
"I actually came here today for one more thing, but seeing the size of your restaurant, I'm afraid you won't be able to agree to it." Du Mei's expression looked a little disappointed.
Dong Qian really didn't expect that she had other purposes.
But this is normal. Who would come to a gift box maker for nothing? No matter how delicious Dong Qian’s food is, if you like it and continue to sell it, there is no need to come to see her.
"Sister Mei, the two of us hit it off instantly. Although we can't be called familiar, I will naturally consider your request carefully."
The implication was that if she spoke, Dong Qian might agree.
"Several of my friends really like the snacks in the gift boxes you made, but the gift boxes are often sold out almost as soon as they are put on the shelves. Even though we ladies earn a lot of money every month, we can't keep up with the speed, so I’m thinking of hiring you to be a cook in the palace.”
Before Dong Qian could refuse, Du Mei continued: "100 taels of silver a month, including food and accommodation. You only need to make snacks, there will be another cook for the rest."
I have to say that these conditions really made Dong Qian very excited, but it was impossible for her to abandon the restaurant and ignore it, and if she went to the palace, she would definitely not be as free as she was now.
"Sister Mei, I understand what you mean, but if you eat too much delicious food, it won't taste good." Dong Qian was rejecting her tactfully.
Du Mei also understood that after all, she had such a big restaurant, so why should she be limited to her own mansion? What's more, what she earned in a day was almost as much as she earned in a month.
"Forget it, I understand. Anyway, if you are willing, that would be great. If not, we are also friends."
Du Mei was very reluctant to part with her. Before she came here, she had always thought that Dong Qian was just a cook in a restaurant. It was rare for her to meet someone whose desserts were so appetizing.
Dong Qian didn't want to disappoint Du Mei, "How about this. Sister Mei, if you don't mind, if you want to have some snacks, you can ask me to cook them for you at home."
Hearing what she said, Du Mei was obviously stunned. This was actually okay.
And what Dong Qian said is right, no matter how delicious the food is, you can't eat it too much, just once a month is okay.
"What you said makes sense. It happens that my friends and I get together once a month at No. 15. When you come to the palace, I will introduce you to them!"
Dong Qian smiled, "Sister Mei, just be happy, but this..."
She didn't make her words clear, but Du Mei immediately understood what she meant.
"I wonder how much silver do you think is appropriate, Chef Dong?" Du Mei has plenty of silver.
Otherwise, how could you use the gift boxes that others use to give gifts as snacks?
"Just follow the market price." Dong Qian didn't plan to ask for more. After all, she already regarded herself as a friend, and Dong Qian couldn't rip off others anymore.
Du Mei obviously didn't expect Dong Qian to be so down-to-earth, and immediately shook her head and thought it was inappropriate.
"Of course your skills are worthy of the best. I'll tell you when you come on the 15th." After saying this, a knock on the door sounded.
Tea and some snacks were brought over, including Qingming fruit and some snacks that Dong Qian made by herself in her spare time.
For example, mung bean cake, red bean cake, or some honey cakes.
Paired with a pot of sweet and smooth green tea, it is simply a delicacy in the world.
However, Dong Qian doesn't like to eat so many sweet snacks. She often drinks several cups of tea after eating one or two pieces.
But not long after these snacks were served, they were all wiped out by Du Mei alone.
She said it tasted good, but her actions were much more honest than her words.
"I wonder if there are any other snacks?" Du Mei ate too much and didn't want to stop.
The thousand-layer cake Dong Qian made last time in the bounty competition also tasted good, but now there is no honey, so it is difficult to make it.
All the wild honey used to be stored in restaurants in Yancheng, but now it is not available here.
Wild honey can also be substituted with honey, so it doesn’t have to be wild honey.
"On the day of No. 15, I will make more different types." Dong Qian also hopes that these ladies can give her more money.
This is more money than a set meal, but it’s better to make money than not.
Qin Han, who was waiting a little anxiously downstairs, planned to go upstairs to see what the two of them were doing and why there was no movement for so long.
But when he was about to go upstairs, he heard two people talking and laughing appearing in front of him.
Qin Han had to wonder what the communication between women was like.
When they went up just now, Dong Qian still looked defensive, but now she was smiling.
"This is the address of the palace. You must come on the 15th. We will wait for you earlier." Du Mei thrust the address note into Dong Qian's hand.
Before leaving, he glanced at Qin Han subconsciously. This man was indeed good.
Other than that, she has no other comments about Qin Han. After all, she is married, and her interest in men has shifted from his skin to his character and financial resources.
"Madam, why are they looking for you?" Qin Han sat downstairs and thought for a long time. He really couldn't imagine the reason why Du Mei was looking for Dong Qian.
Dong Qian smiled helplessly and scratched the tip of his nose, "What do you think a lady can do if she comes to me?"
"How do I know this?" Qin Han didn't even understand the communication between women, let alone how to guess why others were looking for her.
Dong Qian did not continue to hide it, "Actually, it's not a big deal. She only came here for the snacks and gift boxes, but the most important thing is the snacks."
Then Dong Qian told him what happened.