Zhao Chen walked into the café, and a person sitting by the window stood up, waved at him, and walked over quickly: "I'm Zhao Chen, I've kept you waiting." ”

"My surname is Nian, you're welcome, I just arrived. ”

Zhao Chen sat down. He looked at the visitor, the gentleman surnamed Nian looked to be in his forties, his jaw and mouth were stacked directly on his chest in a full arc, his pink face must have been soft to the touch, and the years that could not be jumped back made his skin droop and saggy, and his thick gray hair was a little messy, which left a layer of dandruff on the back of his collar, and he was wearing a dark business suit and a pale green satin shirt.

The waiter brought two cups of coffee.

"Manager Nian, ...... you came this time" Zhao Chen spoke first.

As soon as Manager Nian came in from Zhao Chen, he was also looking at him inadvertently, a peculiar mushroom head, soft and black. He was wearing a white flat white shirt with a black satin ribbon sticking out of the first buttonhole of the white shirt, a peacock feather hanging from the ribbon, and a boyish face that looked like it had just been scrubbed, and was filled with soap, toothpaste, and the smell of outdoor activities.

Manager Nian took a sip of coffee: "The designer really has an extraordinary temperament! I have heard Mr. Zhao's name for a long time, so I came here this time to ask for something." ”

"I really don't dare to do it, please speak. ”

"My company, in recent years, has been undertaking the opening celebrations of some large hotels, and in the past few months, I have planned several big food competitions for new hotel openings. ”

Zhao Chen nodded after listening, and Manager Nian continued: "I didn't expect the effect to be really good, and the momentum and influence made the store quite satisfied." ”

After speaking, Manager Nian put down the coffee cup and leaned forward. looked like he was going to dig out his heart and lungs at Zhao Chen: "At the beginning of this month, I should have done a big job, this store is rich and rich, and I said that this time the big stomach king competition will invite top players." ”

When Zhao Chen heard this, he had fully understood Manager Yan's intention, but he just continued to drink coffee and did not respond.

"I'll quickly check it on the Internet, it doesn't matter if I check, I used to be really unheard, as long as it is a relevant website, there is your award record. I'm not coming to you. ”

Manager Nian didn't wait for Zhao Chen to speak, and asked again: "I heard that Mr. Zhao is still working in a design company." ”

"Yes, a small company, busy all day. Zhao Chen didn't continue, he sipped his coffee elegantly.

The soft lighting in the café makes the street lamps even more dim. The warm orange light gave the sky outside a faint hue of the approaching dusk.

Zhao Chen works in a small design company, but there is no need to be busy all day for more than two months, the company's operation has recently fallen into trouble, they can't receive big designs, some small designs, and they can't support so many people......

"Look at me, you're definitely busy designing, I'm really messing with you here. ”

Zhao Chen didn't answer, just smiled politely.

"But I think that this time I must invite Mr. Zhao to get the momentum and atmosphere up. Saying that, Manager Nian turned around and took out an envelope from his bag: "This is your appearance fee, 10,000 yuan." Manager Nian said and pushed the envelope to Zhao Chen: "After the matter is completed, there will be 10,000." ”

Seeing that Zhao Chen didn't reach out to touch the envelope, Manager Nian pointed to the envelope and said: "The store, this large tea restaurant, which is about to open immediately, has announced the notice of the Big Stomach King Competition on the day they opened the store on the Internet, and there are really many contestants who have signed up, but you can rest assured!

Zhao Chen finally spoke: "What do you eat for the game?"

"That's your forte! ”

"Manager Nian is really well informed. Zhao Chen couldn't help but laugh.

"It's not that I'm well-informed, it's your situation that is written on the Internet. ”

Zhao Chen suddenly changed his words: "Actually, in this kind of competition, there is another person who is better than me." ”

"Who?"

"Lin Suwen"

"Oh, I think I've heard of it. Manager Nian's expression seemed to be reminiscing about the past.

"But don't forget, Mr. Zhao, eating pasta is your forte, as the saying goes, you have a specialization in the art industry, right?"

Zhao Chen didn't know how sure he was about winning the game. Entrusted by people, adult things, if you take this money, then you have to win the game no matter what. Tomato pasta, he repeated the words in his mind, imagining the dish in his head, and recalling the pasta eating competition. But that was a year ago, do you have this certainty? Do you still have this ability?

So he didn't go to get the envelope for a long time.

"There are still three days left to leave the industry, well, these three days of preparation are enough for you, right?"

Manager Nian fumbled for something in his pocket again, and this time took out a receipt and a pen.

Zhao Chen decided! He reached out and picked up the envelope: "Manager Nian, then I'm welcome." ”

"Look at what you said, this is what you deserve. ”

Manager Nian turned the first page of the receipt: "I'm also on business, you can help me write a receipt, just write the amount and name." ”

After Zhao Chen finished writing, he returned the receipt and pen to Manager Nian.

……

The two shook hands and said goodbye.

Zhao Chen walked out of the café and touched the envelope money bulging out of his trouser pocket with his hand again,

He called his girlfriend: "What do you want to eat tonight?

……

An hour later, at the door of a high-end hotel, Zhao Chen's girlfriend arrived first, a short-haired girl with a beautiful face and a small and delicate figure. She sat by the window, teacup in her hand, and wore a black velvet suit, the heavy fabric of which blocked the light that passed through her hands, neck, and chest, freezing her in reality.

A white glow shimmered in the cup she held in her hand, like a cold metal object. It was as if it was a set of lenses that gathered the light scattered from her skin.

Zhao Chen ran over quickly, and then looked around the entire restaurant with interest, looking at a small man who was choking on wine and coughing: "We haven't been to this store for more than half a year."

Zhao Chen's girlfriend nodded, she looked at him, her eyelashes opened for several seconds, her eyes were so gentle, so clear.

I'm sure I'll be able to make her a good life. Zhao Chen also picked up the teacup and thought.

Manager Nian, who came out of the café, was also about to go for a drink, he hummed a little song, walked into a nearby Sichuan restaurant, and asked for two bottles of beer, a Mao Xuewang and a bowl of rice. After ordering, he teased the waiter a few words, not knowing what he said, which made the young waitress giggle.

After taking a sip of cold beer, he felt extremely happy, and smacked his mouth: "I didn't expect it to be quite smooth, haha!