After pouring 'Grandpa's' tea for the old butler, Meng Huai served the same tea to each of the young ladies present.
She introduced, "This is the Beauty and Radiance Tea."
Upon hearing the name of the tea, the young ladies became quite excited.
You Wan, Ye Hongyi's neighbor, quickly inquired, "Beauty and Radiance? If I drink this tea, I can become beautiful and radiant?"
Without waiting for Meng Huai's reply, You Wan first picked up her cup and took a sip.
"This tastes pretty good!"
Meng Huai found her demeanor amusing, completely lacking the airs of a young lady. She smiled wryly and said, "Drinking it today won't make you instantly beautiful, but you'll notice your skin improving over the next couple of days. The effects will be even better with long-term consumption!"
As Meng Huai introduced the Beauty and Radiance Tea, she didn't forget to recommend it to the young ladies.
As expected, they became very excited upon hearing this, exclaiming, "Is this tea for sale? I want to buy it!"
However, some more level-headed sisters advised them, "You're buying it without even knowing if it works!"
"Exactly, and we don't even know the price!"
But the words "Beauty and Radiance" were an irresistible temptation for the girls. You Wan declared, "I don't care, I want to buy it! How will I know if it works if I don't buy it? Even if it doesn't work, the tea tastes good!"
You Wan's statement resonated with many. Indeed, this tea was good enough to drink as a beverage. If it also had beauty and radiance effects, it would be an unexpected bonus!
This was just the beginning. The young ladies at the table all ordered a tin of Beauty and Radiance Tea, and even Ye Hongyi offered to buy two boxes.
You Wan looked at Ye Hongyi and said, "What are you, a little kid, buying this stuff for!"
Ye Hongyi said proudly, "I don't need it, but I can buy it for my mom and aunts!"
Hearing Ye Hongyi's words, You Wan no longer argued with him. She thought, This little kid seems more sensible than me! Then she glanced at Ye Hongyi again, pouted, and said to Meng Huai, "Then I'll take two more boxes to give to my mom! Who can't do that! Honestly."
In their upper-class circle, everyone was taught to compete from a young age. Ye Hongyi and You Wan's back-and-forth had tapped into everyone's competitive spirit.
With each passing word, they all wanted to purchase more Beauty and Radiance Tea.
People at nearby tables looked towards their table, with someone asking a waitress, "What are they talking about? What are they buying a box of and then another box of?"
The table asking this question was hosted by Sister Ting. Sister Ting's ability to stand out among many interviewees undoubtedly stemmed from her strengths.
Sister Ting had eyes everywhere and ears everywhere. Although serving that table, she also discreetly observed the situation at the table next to them. This foresight proved useful!
Sister Ting's guests were initially looking at the menu, and tea had also been served to them. However, they were undecided while looking at the menu and had intended to ask Sister Ting for a recommendation. But before they could speak, they heard the commotion from the neighboring table.
When Sister Ting heard her customers ask about what the next table was doing, she truthfully informed them, "It's those young ladies, they're ordering Beauty and Radiance Tea for themselves and their mothers."
Upon hearing Sister Ting's explanation, the man asked, "It can enhance beauty and radiance? Then get me three boxes!"
He had to take care of his wife, mother, and mother-in-law at home. After all, it wouldn't be good if he only bought it for his wife. A successful man must be considerate of everyone!
"Can you recommend something for me?"
Seeing that her guests had been looking at the menu for a while without making a decision, Sister Ting did not rush. Since they had asked for her recommendation, she introduced them to the dishes she had already planned to suggest.
At this moment, the entire restaurant presented a similar scene. After serving Ye Hongyi's table, Meng Huai went directly to Boss Zhao's table.
Boss Zhao had invited a group of friends to support Meng Huai. Upon seeing Boss Zhao, Meng Huai jokingly asked him, "Boss Zhao, is there any greasy smoke wafting over from my medicinal restaurant?"
Boss Zhao chuckled, "Of course not! It's quite miraculous, really. Your establishment doesn't have the strong smells like other restaurants. Not only are there no unpleasant odors, but there's also a faint fragrance."
Hearing Boss Zhao's words, Meng Huai was relieved. "My restaurant's cooking methods are different from other eateries; they are all health-preserving dishes, so naturally, there are no greasy dishes."
Meng Huai pointed to the cabinet of Chinese herbs next to the counter, "As for the pleasant fragrance you mentioned, Boss Zhao, that's the scent of the medicinal ingredients."
"Let's see what you have to eat."
Boss Zhao directly told Meng Huai, "Boss Meng, just arrange it as you see fit."
"Since Boss Zhao says so, then I shall make the arrangements. I guarantee you and your esteemed friends will be satisfied!"
Meng Huai confidently took charge, ordered the meal for the table, and handed it over to the kitchen.
The kitchen received the orders one after another. Chef Bao and Chef Xiao Nan worked with remarkable speed and excellent coordination. The entire kitchen was orderly, without any hint of panic.
Soon, the dishes were served. Meng Huai introduced each dish to them one by one, explaining why they were prepared for them.
"The first dish is the Seven-Treasure Pigeon Soup. The so-called Seven Treasures are the seven medicinal ingredients: Pear Root, Hawthorn Berry, Yellow Poria, Wild Ginseng, Jade Camellia, Dragon Seed, and Pine Ginseng."
"These seven medicinal ingredients, along with the prepared pigeon, are stewed for three hours to produce the Seven-Treasure Pigeon Soup you see before you."
Meng Huai held a soup ladle and served each person a bowl of soup first. The owner personally serving them greatly honored Boss Zhao.
After handing over the bowls of soup to each of them, Meng Huai further explained, "These medicinal ingredients and the pigeon are all mild ingredients with high nutritional value. This soup has the effect of tonifying blood, boosting qi, and strengthening the foundation."
Once Meng Huai finished explaining the effects, Boss Zhao interjected, "Boss Meng, have you finished? Shall we begin?"
Meng Huai gestured for them to help themselves and then went to attend to other matters.
Seeing that Meng Huai had finally left, the people at Boss Zhao's table breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then let's begin!"
While Boss Meng personally serving them was indeed a gesture of respect to Boss Zhao, it was also a burden. Seeing Meng Huai finally leave, Boss Zhao urged his friends at the table to stop swallowing in anticipation and start eating.
These individuals first took a sip of the served soup, and then they couldn't stop.
Sip after sip, they quickly finished their bowls. A pot of soup, with each person getting one bowl, was soon depleted. So, when they felt they hadn't had enough, the soup was already gone.
Could they blame anything? Boss Zhao mused, savoring the taste of the soup, "What can I blame? I can only blame myself for inviting so many people! If I had come alone, I would have had the whole pot of soup to myself!"