Chapter 511: Chapter 345: You Never Know How Proactive They Can Be_2
The courtyard still had exquisitely arranged green plants, looking full of the breath of spring.
The waiter, dressed in a suit and bowtie, had been waiting at the door for some time and greeted them with a professional smile, “Good evening, the two sirs, please follow me upstairs.”
Geng Liang nodded politely and introduced to Shen Yuan as they walked, “There are only two floors here, with one private dining room per floor. Chairman Sha has booked the second floor.”
Shen Yuan grunted in acknowledgment and then entered the private restaurant, which was decorated in a European retro style, paired with teak furniture and leather sofas. The ornaments were mostly silver, and even the chandeliers were of a retro, stylish type.
All in all, it exuded an atmosphere of classic elegance.
Treading up the wooden stairs to the second floor, Sha Yongshan had already come out of the private dining room, smiling and extending his hand to Shen Yuan, “Chairman Shen, you must be exhausted from the long journey.”
He appeared to be at least 50 years old but maintained a vigorous demeanor and a robust voice.
After exchanging a few courtesies with him, Shen Yuan sat down in the private dining room. Geng Liang then meticulously asked if Shen Yuan had any dietary restrictions or preferences before beginning to order with the butler.
Sha Yongshan personally brewed tea for Shen Yuan and introduced, “Chairman Shen, this private house’s flavor and style are top-notch in Shanghai, especially the ingredients.”
“The owner can find premium ingredients from all over the world, like the Nordic scallops, the Korean sea urchins, and the Canadian spot prawns… Despite the international sourcing, the owner has special logistics channels to ensure the freshness of the ingredients.”
Shen Yuan listened intently and then replied with a smile, “I just heard from Director Geng that it’s quite hard to book a place here. If it weren’t for the owner being a good friend of Chairman Sha, I wouldn’t have had this pleasure.”
Sha Yongshan responded warmly and waved his hand, “That’s nothing. If I ever visit Star City, I’m sure Chairman Shen will treat me to a feast just as well.”
“That’s for certain.”
Shen Yuan agreed verbally but thought to himself that he had only been living this lifestyle for a few months and had never been to any private kitchens.
Perhaps in the future, he could open his own private kitchen, serving only 1-2 tables per day by reservation only, made 1-2 months in advance. Fresh chapters posted on novèlfire.net
Others would have to wait that long, but Shen Yuan could come and dine whenever he wanted.
The main course here wasn’t served particularly quickly, but appetizers, salads, and soups came one after another. Once the three of them were nearly done, the main course arrived at the table just in time.
The waiter crouched down and introduced in a soft voice, “This is a Thai Sour and Spicy Garoupa Fin Soup, combining the freshness of the garoupa with the preparation of the Thai Sour and Spicy Soup…”
“This is Bluefin Tuna belly, and the sauce next to it is made with our secret seasoning, which retains the freshness and quality of the fish used in Japanese cuisine while incorporating a unique flavor…”
Listening to the luxurious description, Shen Yuan first tried a piece of the tuna, and its delicate texture was like silk gliding over his tongue, tender and smooth enough to amaze.
Moreover, due to the belly being rich in fats, the instant he bit into it, the oils spread in his mouth, delivering a rich, sweet taste without being greasy and maintaining a distinctive flavor.
Shen Yuan nodded. He rarely ate sashimi, and on the occasional meal with NPCs, the order would typically be salmon sashimi; he had never tried tuna sashimi before.
Geng Liang remarked with a smile, “Bluefin Tuna is known as the king of tuna and is the most expensive type. In 2019, a 278-pound Bluefin sold for 21.1 million in our currency.”
“And different parts have different textures and prices. There’s the regular, the medium belly, and we’re having the large belly, which has the best texture, but it’s also the most expensive.”
“This time, Mr. Huang has also enjoyed the privilege with Chairman Shen. Chairman Sha usually doesn’t bring guests over here,” said Geng Liang, his face full of smiles.
“It’s not following me, I’m also privileged thanks to President Sha.”
The rich and mellow tuna naturally slid down his throat, and Shen Yuan internally exclaimed in delight. Then he tried it with the sauce, and found it to be truly a delicacy, understanding why it was priced so highly.
Next, Shen Yuan tried the Thai Sour and Spicy Garoupa Fin Soup. As the waiter had mentioned, it employed the preparation of the Thai Sour and Spicy Soup; however, when the sour and spicy taste bloomed on his palate, Shen Yuan couldn’t muster much praise.
“The texture is fine, but the taste is oddly off.”
He mentally appraised the dish.
The following dishes, a mix of Chinese and Western cuisine, featured top-grade ingredients in terms of texture and freshness, but, like the previous garoupa dish, they tasted strange.
“If it were my own private kitchen, I would definitely have all dishes tailor to my liking. All these fusion dishes would be scrapped.”
In the time that followed, the three of them dined, sipped red wine, and chatted about everyday matters, the ambiance growing increasingly harmonious.
Sha Yongshan, his face flushed from drinking, finally steered the conversation to the main topic, “Chairman Shen, tomorrow Director Geng will take you to look around the subsidiary, and then visit two branches in Shanghai. I have a lot of official duties, so I won’t be accompanying you this time.”
Sure enough, the old fox was probing again… Just as Shen Yuan was about to wave him off, Geng Liang stood up, “Chairman Sha, Chairman Shen, I need to use the restroom.”
Having such a subordinate really could save a lot of trouble… Shen Yuan watched his retreating figure leaving the private dining room, then waved his hand, “A casual visit to the subsidiary is fine for me; I won’t go to the branches.”