Chapter 971: Chapter 406: So Delicious, I Could Eat a Pot of These Goose Feet! Taking Dundun to the Auto Show!

"The rumor mill says a chef poisoned the food for foreign guests, and our wise and mighty Director Lin spotted it and sent him to the police station."

"Not the police station, really. It was the Criminal Investigation Team with Officer Ren who stepped in."

Lin Xu smiled helplessly:

"Your sources are way too minor. They just caught the chef who was using fake data to steal stuff from the kitchen. But the value involved is quite high, with news at noon saying the amount exceeds 800,000."

Zeng Xiaoqi widened her eyes:

"They say chefs don’t steal grain; they harvest. Geez, this one practically emptied the granary. No wonder Officer Ren was alarmed."

Dou Wenjing laughed:

"Previously, a senior squirrel exec stole old cardboard boxes and sold nearly a million, which was unimaginable to everyone. And now, a couple of chefs can steal this much too."

According to Ye Lixin at noon, Wang Chaomeng Kaifang and the others started minor thefts in the kitchen two or three years ago, but bulk stealing only began in recent months.

Otherwise, with the precious ingredients at Yanjing Hotel’s kitchen, if they stole for two years, they could easily buy a house within the Fifth Ring.

Shu Yun scratched Dundun’s chin and laughed:

"The boss said send in the paperwork slowly, and it’ll only be done when the residency slot is secured. Who knew it’d be settled in two days... why the sudden rush?"

Lin Xu smiled bitterly:

"I have no idea how it happened. It’s kind of strange."

Dundun, who was enjoying the lady’s massage, lifted his eyelids with a cunning look in his eyes.

Hmph, you know nothing of a kitty’s talents!

In the following days, Lin Xu was running back and forth, helping Cheng JianShe stabilize the kitchen at Yanjing Hotel, while also making personnel adjustments.

The previously vacant soup department head chef position was filled.

The warehouse manager was replaced with someone more reliable, and a tripartite reconciliation rule was established. Henceforth, every few days, old Huang responsible for supplies, the warehouse manager, and the hotel management will review the weight and cost of ingredients.

And Cheng JianShe’s team will prepare an ingredient usage sheet based on the dish ingredients and consumption. If there’s a significant discrepancy with the warehouse data, a thorough investigation will ensue.

In short, they must strictly prevent ingredient theft from happening.

While Lin Xu was busy helping Cheng JianShe get on track, it was rumored that in a group full of old chefs, a reputed elderly chef surnamed Meng furiously expressed his intent against the young Lin.

He was scolded thoroughly by idle grandpa Gao all morning, and even after leaving the group was cussed out with more phone calls.

By the time Xie Baomin and old Dai hurriedly joined the group, the fight was over.

But the atmosphere was heightened, leading the two jokers to scold the apprentices of the elderly Meng chef severely.

Other veteran chefs witnessing the squabble advised their apprentices not to be light-fingered and not to form cliques at their respective units.

More importantly, to avoid provoking Lin Xu.

This young man, though seemingly harmless, surprisingly sent someone directly to the Criminal Investigation Team, leaving the elderly Meng chef with no way to pull strings.

His senior brother and master even berated him to the point of hospitalizing.

All retirees at home crave a peaceful retirement filled with grandchildren, not getting blocked and berated.

When the weekend arrived, Qi Zhentao returned to work at Yanjing Hotel after resting at home for several days.

And it was on this day, Ye Lixin formally announced Cheng JianShe as Yanjing Hotel’s head chef of the Chinese Etiquette Hall, while Qi Zhentao was appointed the technical head chef.

"The matter has passed, Chef Qi, please don’t dwell on it too much. Throw yourself into work; the young kitchen staff are waiting for your mentorship."

Ye Lixin patted Qi Zhentao’s shoulder, offering encouragement.

"I will. Thank you, Ye, for trusting me."

Qi Zhentao finished speaking and bowed to Lin Xu:

"Thank you, Director Lin, for letting me see my shortcomings and stepping out of the wrong path."

Lin Xu quickly stepped aside:

"Please don’t, everyone’s in this for work. But I still advise that taking care of one’s family is challenging enough, so there’s no need to claim a bunch of dry kin."

"Director Lin is very right. While resting at home these days, only Siming and Siliang, my own family, kept me company. Others think I’m going in too, and are quick to distance themselves."

After the matter was settled, Lin Xu’s phone rang:

"Are you done Lin Xu? The car exhibition starts in half an hour!"

"All done, I’m on my way!"

After saying farewell to everyone, Lin Xu drove off in his slightly damaged X5, leaving Yanjing Hotel and headed straight to the stadium where the car exhibition was hosted.

Upon arrival, after parking the car and stepping out, Xie Baomin and Su Peipei arrived:

"Junior brother looks quite sharp in that suit."

Lin Xu adjusted his tie and said with a smile: 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"It’s Dundun’s first time at such an event. Yueyue and I dressed up specifically, don’t forget to help us take a few photos later."

"No worries, won’t forget... Xiao Jia, capture some shots of my junior brother later."

"Got it, got it, count on me. By the way, Mr. Xie, will our car exhibition tour today be perceived as advertising?"

"Pfft, who’s touring a car exhibition? We’re exploring the buffet inside, they said you have to queue to get in, let’s go, our company folks are waiting."

As they entered the car exhibition, Lin Xu saw Dundun also dressed in a tiny suit with a bow tie, custom-made at the cost of several ten thousands.

He held Dundun in his arms, nearby all the reporters and short video creators raised their cameras.

Having a Dundun and a Lin boss is a real bargain.

Wearing a ceremonial dress, Shen Baobao stood beside, holding her phone for a selfie.

"The happy family of three together, envy us on the public screen!"

After uploading the photo, she saw Shen Guofu had taken a lap around, hoisted her skirt, and briskly walked over:

"Dad, did you spot a car suitable for Lin Xu?"

"I did, a customized big G worth four to five million... Why are you taking out your wallet, girl?"

"I want to buy it for Lin Xu; haven’t given him a decent gift. I have over five million in pocket money, just enough to help Lin Xu swap his car!"

Han Shuzhen smiled and asked:

"You haven’t bought anything for your parents yet, why not take the chance to give a gift?"

"I have. As soon as I walked in, I saw the electric wheelchairs at the door looked nice, I bought you each one..."

"You cheeky girl, just keep teasing us!"

Shen Baobao hugged Han Shuzhen’s shoulder with a mischievous smile:

"Mom, I’m just teasing you. I bought imported bicycles for both you and dad so you can ride for exercise... Before Lin Xu notices, let’s go check out the car quickly."

As the family went to check the car, the exhibition officially opened.

When the host came on stage to speak, Lin Xu murmured to Dundun in his arms:

"Buddy, it’s your turn to go on stage soon. Don’t get nervous, just stand there and meow a few words, don’t overdo it or we’ll attract unwanted attention."

Dundun immediately patted Lin Xu’s shoulder with his paw.

A gesture that screamed ’Leave it to me, no worries’.

Such an event, piece of cake...

Finally, after the opening remarks, the host turned to Lin Xu’s side and said with a smile:

"Now we’d like to invite the special guest of this car exhibition, the extraordinary pet cat hailed as an IQ crusher of 985 university graduates—Dundun!"

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