My Hotel Is Famous All Over the World

Chapter 79

Recently, the Three Thousand Food House Huaguo Branch encountered a significant event. In preparation for this event, Bai Xianzhi had already urged Feng Ye to quickly inspect and maintain the array formations within the restaurant. After all, the show “A Thousand Flavors” was scheduled to film for two days at the Three Thousand Food House Huaguo Branch. During these two days, the restaurant would be under constant surveillance by cameras for twenty-four hours. Not to mention, after the show aired, it would face an audience of hundreds of millions across the country. There really couldn’t be any room for mistakes!

As the first step in the turnaround of the S City Television Station, “A Thousand Flavors” received undeniable attention. Even before the show began filming, the television station had communicated with Bai Xianzhi to understand the situation. They provided an overview of the two-day schedule to him.

This show, as a culinary reality show, indeed placed a heavy emphasis on food. However, what was even more crucial was the performance of the celebrities on the show. “A Thousand Flavors” was essentially a program where celebrities came to the restaurant to help out, complete various tasks assigned by the restaurant manager, earn achievement points, and finally exchange those points for recipes from the manager. Bai Xianzhi, as the restaurant manager, naturally played the role of assigning tasks and, most importantly, imparting recipes.

Thinking about being in front of the camera tomorrow, Bai Xianzhi felt a surge of excitement. Back when he was young and ignorant, after watching a few idol dramas, he had once dreamed of becoming a celebrity himself! While he couldn’t become a star now, appearing on a program with celebrities was a realization of his childhood dream.

Because of his excessive excitement, he lay on the bed, tossing and turning. After a few repetitions, a pair of long arms embraced him from behind, and a deep voice sounded in his ear, “Hmm, can’t sleep?”

Bai Xianzhi responded excitedly, “Haha, yeah, a little. Tomorrow, I’ll be on TV. After the show airs, I’ll be able to see myself on television!”

As a deity who was the center of attention wherever he went, Feng Ye didn’t quite understand what was so exciting about this. Nevertheless, he was content with the outcome. Propping up his upper body, he looked at the person beneath him and softly said, “Since you can’t sleep, how about we do something else to pass the time?”

Without waiting for Bai Xianzhi’s reply, he leaned in and pressed down.

Bai Xianzhi exclaimed, “Hmm!” No, tomorrow there’s a show to film. No!!

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The next day, Bai Xianzhi descended the stairs with dark circles under his eyes. The staff in the restaurant noticed and asked, “Boss, didn’t you get enough rest last night?”

Bai Xianzhi waved his hand dismissively. The staff continued, “Boss, did you strain your back? I noticed you’re walking a bit awkwardly.”

Bai Xianzhi’s body tensed, and he turned to look at the staff member. The employee felt that the boss’s gaze revealed endless resentment, so he shrank back and stammered, “B-Boss, what’s wrong?”

“Has the production team arrived?” At this moment, the staff member noticed that the boss’s voice was unexpectedly hoarse. Although it wasn’t very apparent, as someone who listened to the boss’s work arrangements every day, he immediately picked up on it. However, he didn’t dare to ask further.

“The production team will be here shortly.”

“Alright, everything should proceed as usual. Open the doors and run the business.”

“Yes, boss.”

After organizing the matters in the restaurant, Bai Xianzhi rubbed his waist and entered the kitchen. By now, the kitchen had started cooking. Some dishes were already being simmered, and the sounds of bubbling could be heard. Since the cooking had just started, the aroma of the dishes hadn’t fully diffused yet.

The production team arrived around ten in the morning. Their first task was to film the daily operations of the restaurant’s dining area and kitchen. The photographer in charge, Xiao Wang, nodded to himself. This was the fourth filming location for their show. The previous three had been thoroughly cleaned and prepared upon hearing that the production team was coming. However, some of the old and worn-out walls and tiles, which had been exposed to years of smoke and grease, couldn’t be easily cleaned. Therefore, during filming, he had to put in a lot of effort to find angles that showcased the clean and pleasant aspects.

But this time, even the nooks and crannies were immaculate. The cooking stations were so clean that they gleamed. This saved him a lot of effort.

Not only was the photographer Xiao Wang satisfied, but the celebrity guests also found it appealing. Who knew that these several celebrities, who typically never touched a kitchen utensil at home, would be getting their hands dirty on the show? Naturally, they hoped for a clean and pleasant environment. The environments at the previous three filming locations were actually pretty good, and they weren’t that picky. However, how should I put it, before entering this restaurant, they thought the previous three were good enough. But after entering this restaurant, they realized that this place was even better!

Especially the kitchen!

The weather was quite hot at the moment. Although the previous three restaurants had air conditioning, it was impossible not to feel the heat near the cooking stations. Once it got hot, sweat would start to pour, causing clothes to stick to the body. Moreover, there were mostly men in the kitchens, and the strong smell of sweat would emanate. This made the two female guests feel quite uncomfortable. The exquisite dishes lost their appeal in their eyes. After all, who knew if drops of sweat might fall into the food?

This restaurant seemed to be different. Even when they stepped into the bustling kitchen with sizzling sounds, they could feel a coolness. The heat was only intense when they got close to the fire, and stepping back a few steps brought a refreshing feeling. As a result, among the kitchen staff, they didn’t witness the kind of heavy sweating they had seen in the previous three restaurants. Moreover, the most important thing was that the owner this time was a handsome young man. He looked fresh and clean, and his laughter was bright and sunny. This instantly endeared him to the two female guests.

“Everyone, these are your tasks. Please focus on completing them in the time ahead. We have a rotational lunch schedule, with the first at twelve-thirty. Someone will call you for meals. Work will conclude at eleven in the evening, and the production team will tally your achievement points.”

Just like the most accomplished expert, after systematically assigning the tasks, Bai Xianzhi headed to the rest area. He didn’t add any drama to himself; at this point, all he wanted was to quickly lie down on the bed and take a good rest. Damn Feng Ye, he had really gone overboard last night!

Meanwhile, the four big celebrities each took their assigned task cards and found the staff members responsible for them in the restaurant to begin their tasks. Movie star Huang Junsheng was in charge of selecting ingredients in the kitchen, actress Wang Lin greeted customers at the entrance, young actress Zhou Ziyue was responsible for clearing the tables, and young male star Su Shang was assigned the task of washing dishes in the kitchen. For these celebrities, even if they hadn’t done such tasks before, after experiencing the previous three restaurants, they had become quite familiar with them. They went about their tasks quite competently, albeit at a slower pace. To be honest, the restaurant wasn’t really counting on them.

The Three Thousand Food House Huaguo Branch was bustling with customers. The four celebrities were astonished by the restaurant’s booming business.

“Hey, Junsheng, this place is really busy!” Su Shang, who had the most tiring task of dishwashing, faced an unending stream of dirty dishes. He was the first to comment.

Huang Junsheng, in charge of ingredient selection, replied, “It’s true, the business is booming. I can see that the chefs haven’t stopped for a moment. With such continuous activity, the taste must be really good.”

Su Shang laughed, “The taste is definitely good. Before I came here, I did some research. This restaurant made quite a stir nationwide not too long ago. There were stories about the owner subduing criminals, supernatural occurrences in the restaurant, and even a high school top scorer from S City working here!”

“Wow, that’s impressive!” Huang Junsheng was genuinely surprised. He knew the restaurants chosen by the production team wouldn’t be ordinary, but he didn’t expect this restaurant to have such a reputation even before their arrival. Their appearance on the show might increase the restaurant’s visibility, but it wouldn’t match the impact of the previous three restaurants.

“Especially that video where the owner subdues a criminal. I’ve watched it several times. The restaurant’s owner really is bold and meticulous!” Su Shang exclaimed.

“Really? Do you have the video on your phone? Let me see.” Huang Junsheng, despite being older, was a martial arts enthusiast. He had a great interest in all forms of martial arts. Upon hearing about the owner subduing criminals, his curiosity was piqued.

The nearby production staff wanted to remind them that this wasn’t appropriate, but no one dared to speak up. Huang Junsheng was a movie star and had been invited at great effort by the station’s director. How could they risk offending him? Su Shang had long grown tired of washing dishes and was eager to take a break. He quickly removed his gloves, wiped his hands, pulled out his phone, and approached Huang Junsheng. The two of them watched the video of Bai Xianzhi subduing the criminal together in front of the cameras.

The video wasn’t long, just a few minutes. After watching it, Huang Junsheng felt somewhat disappointed. He had initially thought the owner was a martial arts expert, but from the video, it seemed that the owner had no real martial arts background. It was more about using his quick reflexes and a good physical response. He offered a few words of praise before continuing with the ingredient selection.

Seeing his disappointment, Su Shang quickly agreed, pocketed his phone, and said, “I need to use the restroom.” Then he left the kitchen.

Due to limited space and the fact that they couldn’t use the spatial overlap technology from the Three Thousand Worlds, the restroom at the Three Thousand Food House Huaguo Branch was quite small and cramped.

Su Shang came from a well-off family and became a star shortly after graduating from university. With support from his family, he had an easy journey to stardom. He hadn’t used such a small restroom before, and combined with the large number of staff members, the restroom wasn’t particularly pleasant. He found it uncomfortable and wanted to ask if there was another restroom available. However, he discovered that everyone was busy in the kitchen and there was no one to ask.

Just then, Bai Xianzhi slowly descended the stairs from the second floor. Su Shang’s eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, “Boss, do you have another restroom in the restaurant?” Bai Xianzhi paused for a moment, realizing that the downstairs restroom wasn’t as clean as it should be. He pointed upstairs and said, “There’s another one upstairs. Would you like to use it?”

Su Shang nodded and said, “Thank you, Boss!”

As a result, Bai Xianzhi, who was halfway down the stairs, had to turn around and take Su Shang upstairs.

The boss beside him did look quite attractive. Su Shang’s mind began to wander. Why did the boss have a video of himself subduing a criminal stored in his phone?

This was because Su Shang was gay. When he saw the video, he thought the boss was impressive. Both his physique and looks were exactly his type. However, he didn’t expect to have the chance to interact closely with the boss. Moreover, if he guessed correctly, the two of them were heading to the second floor, which should be the boss’s private space.

As they stepped onto the second floor, Su Shang looked around. Just as he had suspected, this was indeed the boss’s private space.

“That’s the restroom over there. Feel free to use it.”

Bai Xianzhi sat down on the sofa, and Feng Ye returned to the divine realm as the little deities went to school. There was no one else on the second floor at the moment. Bai Xianzhi stayed behind not because he thought the celebrity might steal something, but because the second floor contained items from the Three Thousand Worlds. If they were discovered, it would be hard to explain. Therefore, he decided to watch over it himself.

Meanwhile, Su Shang’s interest was growing even stronger. He was in the restroom while the boss was sitting outside. No one else was around, and there were no cameras. It was an excellent opportunity. After attending to his biological needs, he walked out of the restroom.

Seeing him come out, Bai Xianzhi was about to get up but then saw the big celebrity plop down onto the sofa next to him.

Bai Xianzhi: “???”

Su Shang gave a smile he considered charming and said, “Boss, you’ve got a hidden treasure here in your little shop!”

Bai Xianzhi gave an awkward smile, “It’s just the second floor.”

“Haha, I saw the video of you subduing the criminal online. I think you’re really amazing, Boss. I happen to be filming an action movie soon. Would you be willing to give me some guidance? I’m wondering if I could trouble you to guide me occasionally through videos. It won’t take up too much of your time.”

“Huh?” Bai Xianzhi blinked in confusion. “Doesn’t the production team have a martial arts instructor?”

“Well,” Su Shang chuckled, “of course, we have a martial arts instructor. But I thought that practicing in advance could help me perform better. It won’t take much of your time. You can just give occasional guidance through videos.”

“But,” Bai Xianzhi hesitated, “I don’t know anything about martial arts!”

Bai Xianzhi was genuinely puzzled. A big celebrity like Su Shang should have many contacts, so why would he need someone like him, an outsider who knew nothing about martial arts, for martial arts guidance?

Su Shang was about to say something more when he casually noticed a faint red mark on the boss’s neck. Immediately, he understood the situation – the boss was in a relationship. No wonder he didn’t take the bait. Since that was the case, Su Shang didn’t want to push any further. He changed the topic, saying, “Well, if that’s the case, let’s forget about it. I originally thought the boss was a martial arts expert.”

Bai Xianzhi scratched his head, “I really don’t know anything about it. How about we go back downstairs?”

Su Shang stood up, saying, “Sure, let’s go downstairs.”

Unbeknownst to Bai Xianzhi, he let out a sigh of relief, “Let’s go back downstairs quickly then!”

As they descended the stairs, there were people nearby. Bai Xianzhi felt embarrassed and held onto the railing as he walked slowly. However, he lost his footing and was about to fall. Su Shang quickly grabbed him, saying, “Boss, be careful.”

“Haha, thank you, Mr. Su.” Bai Xianzhi laughed awkwardly, propping himself up on the railing. Inside, he cursed at Feng Ye again.

That evening, when Feng Ye returned to the Three Thousand Food House Huaguo Branch, he went straight to the second floor and asked Bai Xianzhi, “Did someone come by?”

Bai Xianzhi looked at him in surprise, “Do you have the nose of a dog? It’s so sensitive! Yes, someone came to the second floor today to use the restroom.”

Feng Ye frowned and sniffed Bai Xianzhi’s arm, “It’s here too. Go take a shower; it stinks!”

Rolling his eyes, Bai Xianzhi said, “You’ve spoiled him. He’s a big celebrity, someone that many people can’t even get close to!”

Feng Ye frowned at him and said, “You want him to keep touching you?”

“No, that’s not the point. What I mean is, his status is extraordinary, and many people won’t wash their hands for days after shaking hands with him!”

Feng Ye nodded, “I understand.”

Bai Xianzhi blinked, wondering if he really understood. Did he have a bad feeling about something?

Later that night, after the incident, Bai Xianzhi tried to get up, his body covered in red marks. However, Feng Ye firmly pulled him back down and asked, “Where are you going?”

Bai Xianzhi replied, “I want to take a shower.”

Feng Ye used his arm to press him down and said with closed eyes, “You’re not allowed to wash.”

Bai Xianzhi exclaimed, “Why not? Who can stand not showering?”

Feng Ye remained silent.

Suddenly, Bai Xianzhi realized what was going on and looked at him in shock. “Seriously?!”

Feng Ye responded with a snort.

Bai Xianzhi exclaimed, “You!!” What was wrong with this person? He had always taken the initiative to bathe with him before. Had Feng Ye developed a grudge tonight?

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