Chapter 16: I'm Really Not Here Just for Fun Several waiters were intimidated by Tang Lin's words and thought, could such a beautiful woman really come here in person to look for work? They didn't believe it—absolutely didn't believe it. It had to be a hallucination caused by their pessimism due to having no business. The few of them smiled foolishly and silly, looking at each other, but no one responded to Tang Lin. Tang Lin slowly lowered her head, then suddenly raised it, her piercing eyes staring at the few men, her voice unusually loud, "I'm asking, do you need workers here?" Now, everyone was frightened, standing still and staring at her, not even blinking their eyelashes. Before long, Tang Lin sat at the dining table in the private room of the eastern owner's place in the restaurant, and across the table stood six staff members of various heights, builds, and ages. In front of the staff sat a man in his early fifties, slender but looking sophisticated, dressed stylishly and elegantly. This man was the owner of the restaurant—Lu Baiwan. Lu Baiwan puffed up his cheeks, his eyes almost cross-eyed as he looked at Tang Lin smiling gently at him across the table. A lump of anger choked him, unable to spit it out or swallow it, almost suffocating him.Unable to bear seeing Tang Lin's smile, he spoke repeatedly: "Little girl, you're delicate and clean, looking every bit the well-bred young lady. How can you joke with an old man like me? Look at you, are you really suited to work? Besides, my place is about to close for good. How could I possibly hire anyone to work, right? So, little girl, don't waste your time—go home quickly, your parents are waiting to serve you your meal!" From his words, Tang Lin had already understood the current situation of the restaurant, but she did not obediently leave as Lu Baiwan suggested. "Boss, I really am not here just for fun. I really came here to work at your place. Precisely because your restaurant is about to close for good, that's why I came!" Lu Baiwan frowned, unable to comprehend Tang Lin's words. "What do you mean?"Tang Lin stood up, admired the uniquely elegant private room, and began to speak effusively, "Boss, the reason I chose to come here must be because of some reason. I hope I can get your approval and let me take a shot at managing Juxian Tower!"
Lu Baiwan wasn't persuaded in the slightest; instead, he tilted his face slightly and said contemptuously, "Empty talk. You can't cause trouble without talking big, can you?"
"Boss, stay calm," Tang Lin walked over, stood behind Lu Baiwan, and began to massage his shoulders and loosen his bones, intending to use her skillful massage techniques to please him, but at the same time, she did not forget to convince him. "Boss, listen to my analysis. The reason why Fengyue Tower across the street has such a booming business is, first, that the way Fengyue Tower treats its guests is unique, leaving them reluctant to leave; second, Fengyue Tower always offers new and fresh programs daily, thus attracting many customers. If the boss trusts me, I will definitely make the business of the restaurant stronger than Fengyue Tower!"
His shoulders felt comfortable, and his mood improved, but Lu Baiwan, who remained rational, would not blindly agree to someone else transforming the restaurant just because his shoulders felt good, "This is just theory on paper. If you personally manage it, young lady, you will suffer a lot, and you might even lose all your investment. I, Lu Baiwan, do not want that outcome!"
Just as Tang Lin was about to speak, a voice that seemed both male and female came from downstairs, "Anyone here? I want fried rice with wine and fruit flavor. Do you have it here?"
Lu Baiwan furrowed his brow, "Our Juxian Tower's menu doesn't seem to have that dish, right?"
Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Tang Lin's eyes, and she immediately said, "I can make it! Boss, if I can capture the guests' taste, will you consider letting me stay here?"
Lu Baiwan thought for a moment, then readily agreed, "No problem, as long as you can keep the customers coming!"
Tang Lin gave an extremely charming smile, "Just watch me!"
