Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Chapter 328: 300-Year Legacy (1/2)

Chapter 328: Chapter 328: 300-Year Legacy

Zhao Hai panicked instantly, stuttering and unable to articulate a reason.

“Grandfather, in any case, we absolutely cannot agree, or else our Zhao Family might risk…”

“Shut up!”

Zhou Zhongde’s knuckles made a snapping sound in his grip; now, besides cooperating with the Edward Family, he had no other way out.

“I am still the head of the Zhao Family! Have someone start preparing for negotiations with the Edward Family immediately, and if necessary, enter into full cooperation.

The others present didn’t dwell on the matter. Since the elder had given his command, they had no choice but to execute it, and some were already anxiously heading to the door.

Zhao Zhongde didn’t say much more, treating Zhao Hai’s behavior as foolishness.

At Xiangyun Restaurant in the Imperial City, Chen Yu and Tong Ya ordered some specialty dishes and took a seat in a private room.

Xiangyun Restaurant was the largest comprehensive restaurant in the Imperial City, with a history of over three hundred years.

Nearly all the well-established brands in the north had branches here.

As a result, the customer flow was ceaseless every day.

Within dozens of miles around it, apart from some fast-food eateries and simple breakfast and dinner shops, one could hardly see any other large-scale restaurants.

This line of business was almost monopolized by Xiangyun Restaurant.

If one wished to open a branch in the Imperial City, the first obstacle would be Xiangyun Restaurant; one would either need to acquire and reform it, or simply open one opposite to it to compete.

But to defeat a well-respected brand with more than three hundred years of history, even if Chen Yu had the secret recipes of the world’s finest foods in his head, it would be nearly impossible.

With over three hundred years of tradition, their flavors and business practices had been perfected, and the connections they had amassed were a formidable force.

If the taste was similar, people would naturally subconsciously choose Xiangyun Restaurant.

Chen Yu took a bite of the scallion braised sea cucumber on the table and then put down his chopsticks.

It wasn’t that the dish didn’t taste good, but it had reached a level that even surprised him.

Scallion braised sea cucumber might seem simple, but to perfectly prepare the sea cucumber and let it absorb the flavors is not an easy feat.

This was a great challenge for a chef!

Just based on the taste, the chefs at Xiangyun Restaurant were undoubtedly no less skilled than Chen Yu.

“Ya Ya, what do you think of this place?”

Tong Ya peeked through the crack of the door at the bustling hall.

“It’s quite nice, but to take it over, I’m afraid…”

“If we can’t take it over, we’ll cooperate!” Chen Yu leaned back in his chair, “You won’t find a better location than this anywhere else in town.”

As they spoke, a waiter hurried in and placed a plate of shumai on their table.

“The two of you, this is a new product complimentary with the reservation of a private room. Please enjoy!”

Chen Yu was slightly taken aback; the shumai was divided into four parts, using an extremely strict golden ratio.

Average chefs didn’t have this level of skill.

“Could I meet the chef here?” Chen Yu suddenly called out to the waiter.

The waiter laughed as if he had heard a joke, covering his mouth and giggling twice.

“Sorry, our chefs don’t see visitors. If you really like our dishes, just leave your opinion.”

This waiter sure had a way with words. By asking for an “opinion,” he meant he wanted Chen Yu to leave a good review.

“If they won’t meet, then forget it!”

Chen Yu smirked lightly and continued to eat without looking up.

After the waiter left, Chen Yu suddenly grabbed Tong Ya’s wrist.

“I need to meet with someone, and after thinking it over, I still have to see them with you.”

“Fang Yuan?” Tong Ya asked indifferently.