"Yes, it's extravagant."

Hao Libao nodded in agreement.

Manager Xu's evaluation is right, if the front hall style of the State Guesthouse is low-key, restrained, and luxurious.

Then the style of this [Dragon and Phoenix Banquet] is the inhumane extravagance of the trench.

The tables, chairs, cloths, and tableware as far as the eye can see are all showing a golden color.

It stands to reason that in the eyes of the public, gold is very earthy.

But here, it seems extraordinarily appropriate.

Because gold itself is a royal color, the name is justified, and naturally there will be no sense of disobedience.

And most importantly, these golds are not a single gold, but have a variety of ornaments such as embroidery, inlays, and silver threads.

They are also perfectly proportioned, and they don't seem overwhelmed, but they just make the main colors more vivid and add a lot of layering.

To put it simply, it is very high-end.

That is what Manager Xu said is extravagant.

However, these Hao Libao already knew about it when he heard Li Yi talk about it at the meeting that day, and when he saw Manager Xu's more and more serious looks, he couldn't help but smile and asked jokingly: "How is it?" Didn't let you come in vain, did you? ”

When Manager Xu heard this, he turned around and grinned: "It's not in vain, this arrangement is really interesting." ”

"Of course."

Hao Libao said indifferently: "This is one of the four famous banquets [Dragon and Phoenix Banquet]. ”

"Four famous banquets?"

When Manager Xu heard this, his eyes widened suddenly.

Although he hadn't heard much of the [Dragon and Phoenix Banquet], he had already heard of the names of the four famous banquets, and he was like thunder.

Because of the person in charge of the unit above him, he wanted to apply more than once to open the [Manchu and Han Full Seat], which is known as the top essence of Chinese food, in the state guesthouse, but was repeatedly rejected.

State guesthouses are self-financed, and in addition to accommodation, catering is a large part of the source of income.

As a member of the catering department, Manager Xu's income is also linked to the catering reception income.

However, because he is often responsible for the reception of foreign affairs, and the related expenses have to cooperate with the government to reduce costs and increase efficiency, they are all priced according to cost price.

Most of the operating income of the catering department is maintained by banquets and receptions on weekdays.

Although the per capita consumption of the catering department of the State Guesthouse is not low, after removing various costs, the profit is also limited.

Manager Xu has been working in the catering and hotel industry for many years, and he knows that the most profitable thing in hotel catering is to host banquets.

One of the most profitable is the wedding banquet, which is the most profitable.

The State Guesthouse can also host wedding banquets, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, it can only host Western-style open-air wedding banquets with a scale of less than 100 people.

This kind of wedding banquet is not like Chinese style, and it is not mainly about eating and drinking, so most of the cost is the venue fee.

Corresponding to the state guesthouse, the majority of the income is the housekeeping department, and the income of the catering department only accounts for a small part.

Therefore, in order to open up new income-generating projects, the leaders of the catering department want to launch some special banquet projects, such as the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner with the theme of [Manchu Han Full Banquet].

[Manchu and Han Banquet] This kind of banquet, known as the first banquet in the world, is no stranger to every countryman, and if it is launched, there will definitely be many people who come to experience and taste it.

However, the catering department has repeatedly applied for rejection.

It is said that the above means that the mission of the State Guesthouse is to represent the country, receive foreign friends, show the Chinese food culture to the world, and further increase its international influence.

And [Manchu and Han Quanxi] only represents the food culture of two ethnic groups, but there are 56 ethnic groups in the whole country, how can the food of the two ethnic groups represent the whole country?

Therefore, until now, the state guesthouse still uses its own banquet.

However, after seeing the extravagant and compelling [Dragon and Phoenix Banquet] in front of him, with full of royal style characteristics, Manager Xu's mind came alive.

Dragons and phoenixes are mythical beasts in Chinese cultural legends, with all kinds of beautiful meanings.

Chinese people even claim to be the descendants of the dragon, and no Chinese person will not know the concept of dragon and phoenix.

If this table of [Dragon and Phoenix Banquet] is submitted, the possibility of passing it should be very high.

"Master Hao."

Manager Xu turned his head and looked at Hao Libao with some excitement, then glanced at Li Yi, who was busy directing, and then looked back at Hao Libao, and handed him an inquiring and expectant look.

“……”

Hao Libao understood what he meant, but he was a little unhappy with his idea of making up his mind behind his back, and his face couldn't help but be slightly gloomy.

Manager Xu was very good at looking at his face, and when he saw that Hao Libao was displeased, he immediately hurriedly explained: "I mean, can you ask Master Li to go back and add a [Dragon and Phoenix Banquet] project to us?" ”

When Hao Libao heard this, his face softened slightly, and then he shook his head and sighed: "I want to too, but I don't seem to mean that." ”

"Why don't you talk to him again?"

Manager Xu persuaded him: "Our hotel is not an ordinary hotel, and many chefs can't get in if they want to!" He went in to gild it, and came out to ask for whatever price he wanted. ”

"Haha."

Hao Libao was amused by his words: "People really don't lack that money." ”

"Honor is important!"

Manager Xu persevered: "Being able to work in the State Guesthouse is the highest honor for any chef, isn't he tempted?" ”

Hearing this, Hao Libao raised his finger and pointed to the golden apron tied around Li Yi's waist, and smiled bitterly: "If he is willing to go, I can give him the position of executive chef, but I don't think he is too interested." ”

"Huh?"

Manager Xu was taken aback, and then looked at the golden apron tied around Li Yi's waist.

At this time, he realized that the golden apron seemed to be Hao Libao's.

Hao Libao's words really shocked him.

He didn't expect Hao Libao to be so optimistic about this Master Li that he was willing to give up the position of executive chef to him.

To know the position of the head chef of the state guesthouse, it is not comparable to the stove.

In ancient times, it was a proper head of the imperial dining room.

But Li Yi is not even tempted by this?

Manager Xu was puzzled, and couldn't guess Li Yi's thoughts.

While the two were talking, a burst of laughter gradually came from outside the restaurant.

Soon, a group of people came in from outside the door.

Seeing that there were film crews on both sides to follow the shooting, Manager Xu knew that they must all be celebrities.

Looking at the star who entered the door, he gradually became surprised.

Among these stars, more than half of them can be named.

Zheng Jun, Duan Yihong, Iron Triangle, Zhen Huan's Crew, Cai Yan, Teng Geer, Phoenix Legend, Daolang......

When You Benchang was dragged in, even he couldn't help but exclaim: "Jigong? ”

In the live broadcast room, the audience has been waiting for a long time.

Seeing one celebrity after another, the audience became more and more excited.

So many celebrities appeared collectively, which could only be seen at the Spring Festival or Lantern Festival Gala in the past, but today it appeared in a variety show.

Just when the audience was excitedly discussing, a familiar but somewhat unfamiliar figure walked in from outside the restaurant.

With long gray hair, a thin but familiar face, and a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, the barrage in the entire live broadcast room instantly went crazy.

"! Star Master! ”

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