Even though Guoba's consciousness was almost gone, facing this scene, a huge wave still surged in its heart.
"Hmm?" Chef Mao suddenly felt that something was off; he subconsciously turned his head and looked.
He saw Xiangling sitting by the table, whispering something with Stelle; because Xiangling had her back to him, he couldn't see the expression on Xiangling's face.
But from Stelle's expression, they seemed quite happy.
Anyway, there were no customers right now, and Xiangling hadn't seen her good friend in a long time, so chatting was fine.
Chef Mao looked around other places again, still finding nothing unusual.
He rubbed the back of his head in surprise, wondering if he should go to Bubu Pharmacy to see Doctor Bai for some calming medicine after work tonight.
Shaking his head, he continued to busy himself with what he was doing.
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"Speaking of which, Wanmin Restaurant usually only has the two of you, father and daughter. What do you do if you get too busy?" Stelle asked curiously while eating the loving breakfast Xiangling had prepared for her.
It was truly a loving breakfast, but to prevent Chef Mao from noticing anything, she first ate the heart-shaped part.
"Actually, it's been fine so far; it's not really too busy." Xiangling sat opposite Stelle, peeled open a spicy steamed bun, and fed it to Guoba.
Guoba was, after all, a small bear; even with the identity of a God, most of its consciousness was gone, so that scene just now was quickly forgotten under the temptation of delicious food.
"But I do feel it lately; more and more people are coming to Wanmin Restaurant."
"It's also because my daughter's cooking skills are gradually becoming well-known throughout Liyue Harbor," Chef Mao said somewhat proudly.
Although Wanmin Restaurant had a good reputation even before Xiangling became a master chef, the business of Wanmin Restaurant indeed started getting better after Xiangling began cooking.
This made him, the old father, feel very gratified, and at the same time, his belief became even stronger.
If any brat dared to approach Xiangling, he would definitely make them taste whether a spatula was hard or soft.
"But it's true; I feel like I need to hire an assistant," Chef Mao said, then stroked his chin and muttered to himself.
"If you're hiring, are there any requirements?" Stelle seemed to think of something and immediately asked.
"There aren't many requirements. Someone who can greet customers and run errands for deliveries is enough. My daughter and I can handle the cooking," Chef Mao explained.
"Stelle, do you want to come?" Xiangling's eyes immediately lit up, and she quickly asked Stelle.
"Uh… sorry, I have a lot of things to do, so I probably can't come. It's just that I have a candidate whom I think you can consider," Stelle shook her head and said somewhat guiltily.
Actually, she didn't have much to do temporarily, but if she worked at Wanmin Restaurant, she wouldn't be able to go on adventures.
More importantly, there were still people in Liyue Harbor she hadn't 'conquered' yet… cough cough.
Getting back to the main topic, the person she just mentioned who could be recommended to Wanmin Restaurant was naturally Shenhe.
Ever since Shenhe decided to settle in Liyue Harbor, she had asked Stelle how to find a job.
Shenhe certainly wasn't short on money; to ensure Shenhe could live a good life, Cloud Retainer had even pawned several adepti mechanisms to get a large sum of Mora and deposited it in the Northland Bank.
It could be said that Shenhe was also a small rich woman.
However, Shenhe felt that since she was going to live here, finding a job and witnessing the ups and downs of human life would help her integrate better into Liyue Harbor.
But Stelle herself was still unemployed in Liyue Harbor, or rather, in a state of being a 'kept woman,' so how could she possibly recommend a job to Shenhe?
Originally, she had thought of asking Ningguang for help, but now Xiangling here happened to have an opportunity.
The only problem was, delivering food was one thing, but letting Shenhe greet customers…
Don't look at how Shenhe was with her, but she didn't have a single kind word for outsiders, and she acted without any scruples; if she saw something she didn't like, she'd probably just directly resort to violence.
Shenhe was so beautiful, and the people who came to eat were a mixed bag; if there was any small argument and Shenhe couldn't hold back… The more Stelle thought about it, the more worried she became.
"Cough, it's just that the person I'm thinking of might not be very suitable, I don't know…"
"Hey, whether it's suitable or not, we'll know after a try. Anyway, the work here isn't difficult," Chef Mao waved his hand.
"Stelle, who are you talking about?" Xiangling felt that Stelle was probably recommending someone she knew, maybe even someone she herself knew.
"It's Shenhe."
"Shenhe… no wonder." Xiangling naturally understood Shenhe's personality and knew what Stelle was worried about.
"Stelle, don't worry, if Shenhe comes, I'll take good care of her." Xiangling patted her chest, making a promise.
"Then, I'll talk to her when I get back."
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A day later.
Today was Shenhe's first day at work, and Stelle, looking worried, saw her off at the doorstep.
She originally wanted to go with her to Wanmin Restaurant, even wanting to sit there all day.
But Shenhe absolutely wouldn't allow it; it was her first day at work, and she planned to complete everything independently. If Stelle was there, Shenhe felt she couldn't fully concentrate.
"Don't worry, I'll remember what you said," Shenhe said to Stelle with a calm expression at the door.
However, it was precisely this demeanor that made Stelle feel even more uneasy.
"Sigh, in short, just remember one thing: if you encounter anything unpleasant, don't hold back. Give them a small lesson, just don't make a big fuss," Stelle instructed one more time.
If something really happened, she wouldn't let Shenhe endure it; if Shenhe suffered any grievances, she would also be unhappy.
But after all, Wanmin Restaurant was the property of Xiangling's father and daughter, so if Shenhe didn't control her strength and smashed the place, that wouldn't be good.
Compensation aside, the main thing was that Shenhe would probably find it difficult to find another job from then on.
"Mm." Shenhe nodded; even though Stelle had said it many times, she still showed no impatience.
"I'm going." Before leaving, Shenhe even specifically hugged Stelle, pressed her lips against Stelle's, and passionately took her fill.
It was as if she needed to replenish all the energy required for the day.
A moment later…
"Sigh." Stelle slowly sighed, looking at Shenhe's gradually receding back, feeling somewhat lost for a moment.
She inexplicably had a sense of déjà vu, like an old mother sending her daughter off to school.
It wasn't until Shenhe's figure completely disappeared that Stelle finally came back to her senses.
What should she do next…
Shenhe went to work, Lumine wasn't here, Ningguang wasn't here, even Yelan wasn't here.
As for Hu Tao, she also had her own things to busy herself with at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor; recently, she hadn't even done much promotional work, and only came over in the evening to absorb some energy.
"Never mind, I'll just wander around," Stelle stretched, then walked towards the street.
If all else failed, she could also go out of the city to play.
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