Chapter 1294 - 172, Grand Opening (First Update)
Aside from training the young girls and boys, Lin Yuan had spent several days tasting every dish prepared by the chefs until she felt it was just right before she was satisfied.
She designed the menu herself, not only placing it inside the restaurant but also giving a copy to each of the waitresses and waiters, making sure they memorized the names so they wouldn’t be clueless when customers ordered.
In addition, she had Lin Jiaxin sketch several of Dong Tian’s signature dishes and after having them framed, hung them up in the hall for everyone to see clearly, causing mouths to water at a glance.
Once all the preparation was complete, Lin Yuan hurriedly chose an auspicious day to reopen before April.
On the twenty-eighth of March, the erstwhile Yi Ran Residence, now Dong Tian, finally unveiled its plaque and commenced business. That day, Dong Tian was a hive of activity teeming with crowds, almost rousing half of the Capital city.
Watching the lively cheering crowd before her, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but feel somewhat embarrassed, as she knew that many among them were shills hired by Xia Zheng. Yet, she had no other choice but to stage this show, for the distinguished officials and nobility of the Capital city were not as easily lured as the common people of Zhuma Town, neither by price reductions nor firecrackers.
The reason was simple, the denizens of the Capital city had seen too much, how could such lowly tricks attract them?
Although many were hired actors, Lin Yuan remained vigilant, constantly reminding the waiters to take good care of the guests.