Chapter 12: The Arrival of the Crazy Noodle King

"System, you really outdid yourself!"

Chen Jianhai praised.

Everything, from the placement of items to the level of detail, hit the sweet spot for him.

"I wonder how the flooring turned out."

Chen Jianhai pushed open the guest room door.

The old, creaky floorboards had been replaced with shiny, mirror-like tiles.

Walking on them no longer produced that "creak creak" sound.

...

After the inspection, Chen Jianhai happily lay on the bed.

He opened his phone, intending to browse for another ten minutes before sleeping.

As soon as he logged into the resource site, he noticed that his previous message had already received a reply.

Biscuit: "Hello, do you need room service? How long is the employment period?"

"Yes, we need room service. The employment period is not limited; long-term cooperation is possible. Just complete the daily room cleaning tasks."

Chen Jianhai quickly replied.

After a moment's thought, he added, "Monthly salary is 2500. Is that acceptable?"

It took ten minutes for Biscuit to reply, making Chen Jianhai wonder, "Is the salary too low?"

After another while, Biscuit replied.

"That works!"

"But I'm still in school, and after our social practice and internship, the school requires a survey form to be filled out."

"Can the hotel stamp the survey form?"

Stamp the form?

That's no problem.

Chen Jianhai sighed.

As long as you don't ask for a high salary, I can accommodate anything!

"Sure."

"If you perform well, the hotel will also provide an internship evaluation and feedback."

As soon as the message was sent,

the chat window showed "The other party is typing..."

Chen Jianhai yawned, waiting for the reply.

After a full ten minutes of "The other party is typing..."

There was a moment of silence.

Biscuit finally replied.

"Can I bring a few classmates to apply as well?"

Chen Jianhai: "..."

Just for those few words, did it take ten minutes???

"Sure, come over tomorrow."

Chen Jianhai simply replied and sent the hotel's location.

He then turned off his phone and went to sleep.

...

"Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!"

Nanjing City Tourism Vocational University.

Room 303 of the Room Service and Hotel Management department.

Four girls were hugging each other, screaming excitedly.

"He agreed!!!!"

"Ahhhhhhh...!!!!!"

Bai Cheng was wildly shaking her roommate's arm, her shrill voice piercing through the entire dorm building.

"We can get the survey form stamped, and an internship evaluation and feedback."

"And we can earn 2500 yuan a month!"

"Ahhhh!! It must be my giegie blessing me!!!"

Bai Cheng's roommates were also ecstatic.

"I remember the seniors' internships were at a three-star hotel, and they didn't get paid. I'm so lucky!"

"Is this hotel a five-star? We shouldn't get scammed." The short-haired roommate hesitated.

"Don't worry! I just checked online."

"I verified the hotel's name, business license, legal information, and years of operation. There's no mistake! See for yourself."

The four girls looked at the computer screen.

On the screen was the detailed information of Langai Hotel.

"Wow! This hotel is beautifully decorated!"

"Look at the reviews, they're fresh from yesterday!"

"I think it's legit!"

"Yes, I feel the same!"

Bai Cheng clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination.

"Get to bed! Sleep!!"

"Tomorrow morning, we go for the interview!"

...

In the blink of an eye, the night passed.

Chen Jianhai had a great night's sleep.

Maybe it was the "Master Bed-Maker" effect,

but for the first time, he casually made his bed in the morning.

He ordered a wonton delivery and sighed.

"I wonder when Xu Bo's 'Crazy Noodle King' will come. The hotel is really short on chefs."

A dignified hotel owner, sitting in his own lobby eating takeout, was a bit embarrassing.

Suddenly, a GL8 pulled up at the Langai Hotel entrance.

"Guests this early??"

Chen Jianhai peeked out and saw a familiar figure step out of the driver's seat, open the trunk, and walk into the hotel carrying a huge steamer.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, I'm Xu Bo's friend, here to apply as a chef."

The newcomer flashed a sunny, handsome smile.

"Let me introduce myself,"

"My name is Johnny. I'm good at making noodles and pastries. Some call me the 'Crazy Noodle King,' 'Noodle Maniac,' and 'Hardcore Pastry Enthusiast.'"

Chen Jianhai: ...

Johnny my foot!

This is clearly Xu Bo, I'd recognize him anywhere!

This guy told me last night he wasn't coming to help and was going abroad to study.

Now he's here playing split personality?

"Bo, what's going on?" Chen Jianhai asked.

"I'm not Bo, call me Johnny~"

Xu Bo flashed a sunny, handsome smile.

The sunlight on his short hair made it look like a cactus.

"To prepare for today's interview, I even shaved my head this morning to ensure maximum cleanliness while cooking."

Seeing Chen Jianhai's dark face, Xu Bo sighed:

"Alright, I really don't like doing business or studying economics; I just love cooking."

"But last night, the butler, Uncle Zhao, was there. If I had agreed, he would've told my dad."

Chen Jianhai asked, "What about your study abroad plans? Aren't you leaving today?"

"Pfft!"

"Small matter, don't sweat the details, I've got it all sorted."

"As long as you don't tell, and I don't tell, no one will know I'm here."

Xu Bo, looking like he had everything under control, winked and said:

"Anyway, you don't have a chef. I'm offering myself; won't you take me?"

Chen Jianhai was exasperated but tempted!!!

He knew Xu Bo's cooking skills were top-notch!

He had spent a lot of money learning from top chefs in various hotels and restaurants.

His skills were unquestionable!

And they had grown up together, knowing each other well. Having a chef like Xu Bo was definitely better than hiring someone new.

"Yes or no, just say it!"

Seeing Chen Jianhai's hesitation, Xu Bo couldn't help but curse.

"Yes!"

Chen Jianhai agreed decisively, "But,"

"I have a one-month trial period here. The trial salary is 2500 yuan a month, and after that, it's 5000. Is that okay?"

Brotherly love aside,

the hotel still needed a chef, and business was business. It was best to be clear from the start.

"2500?"

Xu Bo scoffed.

"I, Xu Johnny, am not short on money, just lacking a sense of purpose. I just want a space to showcase my talent."