I'd better find another family then!
Tang Lin followed Lu Baiwan out of the room and went downstairs.
The canteen downstairs, in a seat by the window, sat a man, a slender and delicate-looking young man with a stylish appearance.
The young man wore a elegant white robe, with a tight belt around his waist, his hair was tied up on top of his head, and a long braid hung down behind him. His delicate features were almost like those of a woman, but due to his free-spirited attire, he had the appearance of a spirited young man, handsome and elegant, carefree and uninhibited.
After Lu Baiwan went downstairs, he ordered a fellow who followed behind him, "Old bald donkey, take Little Tang to the kitchen!" After finishing speaking, he put on a smile and walked towards the dinner table by the window.
The old bald donkey led the way in front, and Tang Lin followed behind.
As she passed by the cafeteria, Tang Lin glanced at the spirited young man, and it just so happened that he was also looking at her.
Seeing Tang Lin's excellent mental state, the young man immediately widened his eyes, almond-shaped eyes. His mouth involuntarily opened, "Wow, so beautiful!"
Tang Lin's lips curled up with a mysterious arc when she caught the earring on the boy's earlobe, and then followed the old bald donkey to the inner courtyard. That mysterious arc of hers evoked the boy's infinite reverie, as if the beauty who was as beautiful as a hundred flowers in his eyes knew some secret of his.
However, Lu Baiwan's arrival interrupted the young man's daydream. "Sir, please wait a moment, our chef at Ju Xian Lou will have your meal ready soon!"
The young man glanced at Lu Baiwan, then looked at the five companions behind him who were smiling apologetically, and immediately withdrew his gaze to look out the window, saying lightly: "Alright, I'll just wait for a bit!"
The Juxian Building has not had a single customer for two days, and now it's rare to have one come in. Lu Baiwan was so excited that he didn't want to leave, but instead sat down across from the young man, with a friendly smile still on his face. "May I ask, sir, what is your name? I am the owner of this Juxian Building, nice to meet you, nice to meet you!"
The young man pulled his lips and teased: "Heh, being able to make the master come down personally to entertain guests, it must be that this restaurant's food is not very satisfying to customers. I'll find another place," he said, getting up.
"Sir, please stay a moment. The meal hasn't been served yet, at least try it before deciding whether to look for another place or not?" Turning around, he instructed the fattest apprentice behind him, "Little Fatty, go and serve the guest a good pot of tea!"
"Yes, boss!" The chubby little fellow responded happily and then walked away.
Tang Lin followed Lao Tu's lead and entered the inner courtyard, going into the kitchen.
Lao Tu Lu, the kitchen staff in Ju Xian Lou, to be exact, a man with no hair, over 40 years old, and slightly chubby, that's why everyone calls him Lao Tu Lu, he is the oldest partner in Ju Xian Lou.
In Tang Lin's words, Lao Tu Zi is the most senior fellow in Juxian Building.
The servants' quarters, storage rooms and kitchen are all located on the first floor of the inner courtyard.
Tang Lin glanced around the moderately sized kitchen, where all sorts of cooking utensils were prepared, including chopping boards, knives, spoons, and fresh vegetables and meat, all laid out in the kitchen.
Tang Lin was too busy observing her surroundings to take action, but Lao Tu Zi couldn't wait any longer. "Miss Tang, the boss is still waiting for you to grasp the customers' appetite with your dishes. What's wrong? Do you need me to do something?"
Tang Lin slowly walked over, picked up a round watermelon that weighed about 15 catties, and handed it to Lao Tu's hand. "Use a stainless steel knife to cut the watermelon in half. On the surface of the watermelon, cut it open at two-thirds of the place. Remember, after cutting it open, don't move it, keep the whole watermelon shape!"
