Chapter 140 - Suppliers Mistake (2/2)

“I’m the investor.”

Xu Le’s expression was calm. In his rush, his voice sounded slightly childish. “Everyone is here to eat. Please sit down first. There is the code to scan for the online menu on the table.”

It was obvious that there was no effect at all. An influencer holding a mobile phone to live-stream held Xu Le’s shoulders and said enthusiastically, “My fellow viewers, hit subscribe and follow me as I broadcast the scene at the Master Chef’s new restaurant…”

“Move aside.”

Lu Yuxi appeared out of nowhere and took the influencer away. She said half-jokingly, “Who’s going to cook after kidnapping the head chef?”

Then, she took the opportunity to calm everyone down. Fortunately, most of them were rational, so they quickly took their seats.

Lu Yuxi looked outside the door with a worried expression. Finally, after making the call, she could not help but shout, “Boss Xu, what’s wrong with you? You said that you would send it over before nine o’clock, but you’re already late… Why?! Why? I clearly informed you last night, and you promised to…”

When Xu Le heard her surprised voice, he stood still. Lu Yuxi flipped her hair and said angrily, “Since there aren’t enough ingredients, why didn’t you tell me earlier? This way, I can be prepared… Forget it, give me as much as you have. Don’t break the contract.”

On the other end of the line, the speaker still sounded indignant, causing Lu Yuxi’s eyes to slowly turn red. After the busy tone sounded, she pouted and said, “It’s all my fault. I didn’t sign the contract personally and let them take advantage of the loophole. They said they wouldn’t send any ingredients over… I’ll go buy them now!”

“There’s some at the first branch?”

Xu Le made a guess and got an affirmative answer. He felt that something was wrong and said, “Don’t worry, let me see what dishes have been ordered.”

As soon as he took out the tablet, a series of orders popped up on the screen. Just the queue number alone had already reached 100.

“I…”

Lu Yuxi stammered but did not make a sound.

Both of them knew that even if they immediately went to the nearby supermarket to buy the ingredients, it would still be too late. They had just opened their shop that day and their reputation would be ruined!

Feeling increasingly guilty, Lu Yuxi rushed to the supermarket to remedy the situation.

Meanwhile, Xu Le sat calmly by the table, as if he was waiting for something. The influencer on the live-stream leaned forward again and questions shot out like bullets.

“Little Master Chef, why haven’t you started cooking yet? I see that your kitchen is clean and tidy, without any dishes at all. What do you want us to eat?”

“My queue number has reached over 100 so I even hesitated. Look, it’s already 104. When can you serve the dishes?”

Xu Le smiled politely. He was young and cute, and also a handsome guy. Coupled with his professionalism, the viewers immediately felt pity for him.

“Host, don’t make things difficult for children!”

“He’s already opening a shop at such a young age. So cute! Can I send my child to Xu Le for further studies?”

“Same here, my unfilial son is really infuriating.”

“Little Master Chef, you have to teach me more about cooking. I’m almost becoming a main chef at home after following your tutorial videos!”

The host was rendered speechless by his own fans. He scolded, “Are you still my followers? Why are you helping outsiders…”

Not long after, a man in a suit walked in. He looked like he was here for a banquet. He stood in the crowd and looked especially pompous.

He walked over quickly. “Long time no see.”

The man reached out and wanted to shake Xu Le’s hand.

Xu Le pretended not to understand and looked at him in confusion.

The man’s eyes were as cunning as a fox’s. His pupils were black and white, as if he had seen them somewhere before…

“Let me introduce myself, I’m Chen Yeqi.”