Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife novel Chapter 321

Chapter 321: Chapter 321 The Old Brine is Ruined

Carrying a joyous mood, Cheng Su left her home and headed to the restaurant, but as soon as she entered, she felt that something was off.

Everyone in the shop was standing in the courtyard, not yet starting their bustling tasks, which was unusual for this hour. Moreover, Old Song’s and Qiulan’s complexions were particularly poor.

What happened?

Cheng Su cleared her throat loudly, and everyone turned their heads. Upon seeing her, their expressions changed.

"It’s almost ten, right? Why are you all still standing here? What happened?" Cheng Su asked with a smile.

Old Song and Qiulan showed expressions of embarrassment, and the crowd parted slightly, revealing a large stainless-steel bucket in the courtyard—the one used for storing brine.

This bucket of brine was old brine, started when Cheng Su first established the restaurant. Given its repeated use, the flavor of the brine had only improved. Even Old Song, a descendant of the Imperial Chef, could not replicate this particular brine. Brined dishes were especially popular at Joy Soon Loy.

Therefore, this bucket of old brine was one of the secrets behind Joy Soon Loy’s success and a rather important asset.

"It was my mistake. When closing up last night, I did not cover the bucket of brine properly, allowing a cockroach to get in," Old Song said to Cheng Su, his face full of shame.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Su’s complexion drastically changed, and she quickly stepped forward. There on the surface of the old brine floated a cockroach the size of a thumb, an extremely jarring sight.

"It’s not Master’s fault. I cleaned up the kitchen, and I was the one who put away the brine. I was also the one who didn’t secure the lid properly," said Lin Ertong, the new kitchen worker, his face turning red with strain.

"Silence! I am the head chef, and it is my responsibility to check that all ingredients are properly stored in the kitchen. You certainly have made a mistake, but the greatest fault lies with me," Old Song rebuked.

"I was the last to check the locks, it’s my fault for not inspecting thoroughly," Li Qiulan said, her face pale.

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