PDLP Chapter 1048 Even using connections is necessary to make a living.
Chapter 1048 Even using connections is necessary to make a living.
A child came over and saw what they were eating, and started clamoring to eat too.
Since they had made an extra batch today, Bai Yu had Tie Zhu print out another one.
The result was that it attracted another child.
This is why there were more than ten people queuing outside.
I explained it several times, but these people wouldn't listen. They even started arguing over a box of rice.
To discourage everyone from leaving, he cooked a few more dishes and told them to take the food and leave, treating it as a housewarming party for Shen Lu.
He emphasized that no money was needed, and that Tiezhu was maintaining order.
But all of these people brought money, saying it was for gift-giving.
What can Bai Yu do?
He is also desperate!
After hearing the whole story, Shen Lu was both amused and exasperated.
"Then let's cook a meal for everyone. We won't charge you. Let's treat our neighbors to a housewarming feast."
We don't have enough dining tables at home, so we can only distribute them to everyone in boxed meals.
Shen Lu wanted to transfer extra money to Bai Yu, but Bai Yu refused.
The neighbors felt even more embarrassed when they heard that they wouldn't be charged.
I don't know who called home first and asked them to bring over the gifts.
As a result, a pile of gifts was placed at the door.
They don't charge money, but these gifts are definitely more expensive than the previously stipulated 100 yuan per meal.
Since the neighbors didn't take the gifts back, Shen Lu simply had Bai Yu bring them all back.
"Come on, everyone pick what you like."
There are quite a few food items among the gifts; we don't need to choose any, we can just put them all in the kitchen and eat them together.
But items like tea, cigarettes, and alcohol, which can't be eaten directly, were divided up.
Shen Lu held the cigarettes and alcohol, but they were useless to her.
Bai Yu and Tie Zhu both smoke, so they can take it.
Shen Lu looked at one of the Yellow Crane Tower cigarettes; it was probably from Hong Kong and would cost at least a thousand yuan.
With the neighbors being so hospitable, they probably want to come over for another meal next time, right?
"Don't say it, really don't say it, there must be people who think this way."
Shen Qi, Shen Jiu, and the two female bodyguards got together to analyze the situation.
Bai Yu was helpless; although he had inexhaustible energy to cook.
But he didn't forget his job.
What if someone actually comes to your door asking you to cook for them?
From that day on, quite a few people did come to Shen Lu's house to hire her chef.
People started asking if they could have the same meal as Ms. Yan and her family, where they could eat whatever the host provided and pay 100 yuan per meal.
Bai Yu said that he couldn't do that since the master hadn't agreed.
Ms. Yan's situation is different from that of Mr. Zhu.
Those two were neighbors before; when this side moved, the other side also moved over.
The neighbors got even more excited when they heard that.
“We are neighbors too, we can’t show favoritism to one another.”
Bai Yu politely declined.
The first person to arrive was the young man who had previously told Shen Lu not to cut in line.
He didn't look very healthy.
"Miss Shen, I apologize for bothering you. My name is He Lan."
Upon hearing this name, Shen Lu knew she probably wouldn't be able to refuse this person.
"Don't tell me you have an older brother named He Qing."
He Lan smiled and said, "My cousin's name is He Qing. It seems that Miss Shen knows my brother."
"Then I shall take the liberty of calling you Little Deer Sister."
Shen Lu watched as he took advantage of the situation.
“Little Deer Sister, I usually do my creative work at home and don’t like having outsiders at home, so I always have my aunt come over to cook for me or order takeout.”
"I'm tired of the takeout options around here. My aunt recently had surgery and needs to rest."
"I think your chef makes really good food. Can I have a meal here? I heard that he charges 100 yuan a meal, and he doesn't order dishes, is that right?"
"I can add money!"
Fearing that Shen Lu would disagree, He Lan racked her brains.
He only found out that his cousin knew her after he inquired about the background of the new family that had moved in.
Can't we take advantage of this relationship?
"I don't need the money." Shen Lu folded her hands and smiled as she declined.
"How could this young man possibly turn down money?"
He Lan didn't understand, and even less wanted to respect.
“Little Deer Sister, you’re so close to my cousin and have a good relationship with my cousin’s wife. You’re beautiful and kind-hearted, so please have pity on me.”
"Don't worry, I'm a member of the He family, so at least I passed the political background check."
"I can even pass the civil service exam without any problem, so I will absolutely not pose any threat to you."
"I don't eat much either..."
He Lan felt that Bai Yu's cooking suited his taste, and also that it was convenient for him to live close to Shen Lu's house.
If we hire a caregiver who isn't the one he's familiar with, it will take him a lot of time to adjust.
The auntie also needs to adapt to his habits.
I don't know when we'll be able to get used to each other, but it'll definitely take time.
However, he has recently hit a roadblock in his scriptwriting, and the presence of even one more person in the house drives him crazy.
Therefore, he hoped to buy food at Shen Lu's house to tide him over.
"Little sister, I'm begging you, please have mercy!"
"Which celebrity do you like in the entertainment industry? I can take you to see them... Wait, your aunt is Sister Juan, so it seems you don't need her."
"Here's the script: whichever celebrity you like, I'll tailor-make a script just for them!"
"I guarantee I'll make him a star!"
Seeing his confidence, Shen Lu became a little curious: "Brother, what kind of scripts do you write?"
He Lan's smile froze: "That's a good question!"
"I used to write suspense novels."
The first script I wrote after the transition was a Chinese-style horror film.
"Don't let my niche subject matter fool you, the first drama I directed became a minor hit."
"The director is my senior from school. He said I have the potential to be a breakout star and encouraged me to continue writing. We continued to collaborate."
Shen Lu: "...You don't usually like having people at home, is it because you're afraid of scaring yourself?"
"Hehe, how did you know?" He Lan didn't want to admit it, but she had to.
When I'm racking my brains to write a script, it's easy for me to get into character.
He is easily startled by the slightest noise at home.
It's not a big deal if he scares himself, but he's also worried about scaring the housekeeper he hired.
I'm even more worried that if I scare myself, I'll lose my inspiration.
"These next few days are a critical period for me to submit my manuscript, and I really can't afford any mistakes."
"Please, little sister!"
"Well, bro, it's no use trying to convince me."
"I'm not the one who cooks."
"Why don't you try to persuade Bai Yu first?"
“He’s the one who does the cooking. We already have so many mouths to feed in our family, he might not be willing to put in the extra work.”
"Bai Yu, right? Then I'll ask him!"
He Lan refused to believe that a generous reward would not deter brave men!
When Bai Yu heard that he was willing to pay two hundred for a meal, he really wanted to compete with these rich people.
"No, two hundred is too expensive. The price is unreasonable. I'm afraid I'll be reported."
Are you going to reject me for this reason?
"Brother Yu, I'll give you two hundred a day, can't you just provide me with two meals?"
"Don't worry, I'm not a picky eater, and I'll write down any dietary restrictions I have."
"I am definitely not a difficult person to please."
Bai Yu looked at Shen Lu.
This person comes from a powerful family; it's really hard to refuse them.
He was worried about offending people on Shen Lu's behalf.
Moreover, they are creative people, and Bai Yu admires these people with their wildly imaginative ideas!