Chapter Fifteen
"Okay, let's get straight to the point."
President Li interrupted the tit-for-tat conversation between the two and looked a little unhappy.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is a deep grudge between Li Mengran and Wang Yang.
For President Li, who has pursued good food all his life, nothing else is important except good food, so he directly interrupted Wang Yang who wanted to continue talking.
Li Mengran smiled and nodded towards President Li, and at the same time signaled to his chef that he could start.
Since it was a public food review, the kitchen was moved directly to the lobby of Mengxuan Pavilion, and the chef of Mengxuan Pavilion also started cooking the ingredients in full view of the public.
In addition to 20 people, many media came to the scene. Originally, such a thing would not attract so many media, but Wang Yang just wanted to see Li Mengran lose miserably and lose her face, so he even paid for it at any cost.
Qian invited several media to come here to ruin Li Mengran's reputation. He was extremely vicious.
After the chef started cooking, President Li could be said to be the person who paid the most attention to the meal. After all, in addition to the ingredients, the cooking techniques of a delicacy are also very important.
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and fried shredded potatoes are two very common home-cooked dishes that almost everyone can make, so the chef has completed these two dishes without spending much time.
"Is it over?"
President Li frowned and asked. At this time, he even felt that inviting him over this time was a trick on him. He read from beginning to end and really didn't find anything clever. These are just two ordinary dishes that cannot be compared with ordinary dishes.
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There was obviously some displeasure on President Li's face. Seeing President Li's displeasure, Wang Yang sneered, "Li Mengran, Li Mengran! How dare you price 188 yuan for these two dishes?
You are really treating the masses of people as fools, and you are maliciously defrauding consumers."
At this time, everyone at the scene focused on Li Mengran, especially President Li, who seemed to be waiting for an explanation from Li Mengran.
Li Mengran smiled calmly and said, "Mr. Li, you might as well try the dishes first before making a decision."
In fact, Li Mengran was still a little uneasy. Although she was very confident in the taste of these two dishes, this time it was related to the survival of Mengxuan Pavilion. How could she not be worried at all.
Seeing how confident Li Mengran was, President Li raised his eyebrows. Without saying much, he walked forward, picked up the chopsticks, picked up some tomato scrambled eggs and put them into his mouth.
The next moment, the expression on Chairman Li's face changed several times, and he was full of disbelief. Then he tasted a few more chopsticks, and then tasted the fried shredded potatoes one after another. The changes in the expression on his face were unpredictable.
After President Li tried both dishes a few times, he put down his chopsticks but said nothing.
Everyone present did not dare to breathe. Even Wang Yang was silent and speechless. At this moment, although Li Mengran was calm on the surface, he was secretly nervous in his heart.
“188 yuan, well deserved!”
After a brief silence, President Li spoke.
The crowd at the scene seemed to have not yet reacted to Chairman Li's words.
"What did you say? 188 yuan, well deserved?"
"Really? Even the food critic thinks this dish is worth the price?"
"Now that the master has certified me, I will definitely give it a try next time."
Therefore, President Li is still very popular in the catering industry. With just this short sentence, the onlookers started talking about trying these two dishes.
At this moment, Wang Yang looked in disbelief, and then said with anger, "No way, these are just two home-cooked dishes, how can they be worth 188 yuan, Mr. Li, don't deliberately say nonsense just because Li Mengran is beautiful.
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"Insolent!! Old man, I have always been fair and impartial to food in my life, how dare you question my fairness, old man! Food is everything, right? Even if you are here today, you don't dare to talk nonsense to me. I
I guess I need to make time to go there. You guys are so hungry for food."
Chairman Li shouted angrily. Wang Yang's words made Chairman Li very angry. This was a kind of personal insult to him. You must know that in the food critic world, Chairman Li is well-known for his fairness.
, but I didn’t expect to be questioned like this by a young man today.
"Mr. Li! Mr. Li! I am also quick to speak, and I am definitely not questioning you, old man."
Wang Yang panicked and explained how he could not be clear about President Li's status. He had heard his father mention it many times. If he really offended President Li, it would be difficult for him to live a life of food and drink. After all, these well-known people
A few random articles by food critics are enough to feed them every day.
"Mr. Li, calm down! Since the opening of Mengxuan Pavilion, I have never maliciously slaughtered consumers with high prices. I will ask the chef to cook some more dishes later. Everyone present can taste them one by one. I believe you will not be disappointed."
Li Mengran said to everyone with a smile.
After hearing Li Mengran's words, everyone present was eager to try it. Everyone was looking forward to it. Soon the chef prepared ten dishes each of tomato scrambled eggs and stir-fried shredded potatoes. Everyone present also stepped forward to taste them.
Even people from the Price Bureau and Wang Yang joined in.
"Wow! This is so delicious!"
"What kind of divine tomato scrambled eggs is this? I have never tasted such delicious tomatoes."
"The stir-fried potatoes are absolutely shredded. The 188 yuan is definitely worth it!"
The two dishes received unanimous praise from everyone present. Even Wang Yang was stunned in place. He had to admit that this dish was indeed very delicious. It was better than ordinary tomatoes and potatoes.
How many times.
Of course, many media present also tried it, and they all expressed their intention to help Mengxuan Pavilion to publicize it. This time Wang Yang shot himself in the foot. The media he paid to invite actually helped Li Mengran.
Very busy.
The eyes of the masses were sharp. Seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, the people from the Price Bureau were the first to withdraw. "What is the point of investigating? Consumers have directly recognized it. Looking at today's situation, let alone 188 yuan, even 288 yuan is probably the same."
Someone is willing to spend it”
"Look for me in the next few days. The country bumpkin who sold vegetables in the town last time must be found for me!"
Wang Yang turned around and said to his companions that he was actually not particularly stupid. He quickly figured out the key to the problem. The chef's cooking techniques were ordinary, so the problem must be with the ingredients. At this time, he regretted it very much. If he had
, he insisted on taking this batch of vegetables, and he was confident that the performance of the branch he managed would exceed that of the main store.
Wang Yang gave Li Mengran a sharp look, and then left with his companions.
After everyone tasted the two dishes presented by Mengxuan Pavilion, they all left with satisfaction. Only President Li sat aside, quietly waiting for everyone to disperse.
"Mr. Li, do you still have any questions?"
Li Mengran is such a smart person, how could she not see that President Li is waiting for her again!
"Haha! The little girl is very well-behaved. To be honest, my old man does have some questions. I hope Mr. Li can help answer them."
President Li also laughed, stood up and said.
"Lao Li made a serious statement. If you have any questions, just ask and I will tell you everything."
Li Mengran replied that establishing a good relationship with a master in food criticism is a very important thing in the catering industry. Li Mengran also invited President Li before, hoping that he could help write several food reviews for Mengxuan Pavilion.
But they were all rejected. This time there was an opportunity, how could she not take advantage of it.
"I think that the two dishes of tomato scrambled eggs and stir-fried shredded potatoes are so delicious. The ingredients should be the most critical. The old man has tasted so many delicacies, and this is the first time that the ingredients alone can achieve such deliciousness.
"
President Li said with a smile.
President Li is also a seasoned gourmet. After just a few bites, he realized how extraordinary the ingredients are.
"Mr. Li, you are right. We have indeed restored the taste of the food itself. The tomatoes and potatoes we harvested this time are of very high quality, which is really rare. This is also the first time I have encountered it."
Li Mengran didn't hide anything and told the truth.
Hearing Li Mengran's words, President Li nodded. After thinking for a moment, he asked again, "I don't know if it's convenient for Mr. Li to tell you where these vegetables were purchased. As you know, old man, I have been very fond of food in my life."
I am very passionate about it, and when I encounter such ingredients, I feel really itchy!”
Li Mengran frowned slightly at this time. He didn't know how to answer for a while. The vegetables provided by Ji Shi'an have proved their quality well today. Logically speaking, such a supplier can definitely be regarded as a trade secret.
Already.
President Li naturally knew that his question was a bit abrupt, and said a little embarrassedly, "I'm so sorry! Old man, I know this question is a bit rude."
"No, no, no, Mr. Li, I know what you are like. In fact, I didn't buy many ingredients last time. If you need it, I can give you some. That's it! I'll contact him later and I'll go there next time.
How about I make an appointment with you during the acquisition?"
Li Mengran thought for a while and decided to tell Mr. Li. First, he believed in Mr. Li's character, and second, if he didn't even have this pattern, then Mengxuan Pavilion wouldn't be able to do much.
"So good! So good!"
President Li said with a hearty laugh, like a child who got his favorite toy, and then handed over his business card.
The business card is extremely simple, with only three characters Li Tianyuan and a phone number, but the quality of the business card is very good.
After seeing off Li Tianyuan, Li Mengran returned to the office and sat down, breathing a huge sigh of relief.
Today is like going through a war for Li Mengran. You must know that Mengxuan Pavilion is her hard work. If it is really ruined this time, she doesn't know if she can accept it.
Chapter completed!