terror fiction

名利跑馬燈〈同事〉306利

「真沒想到這制服那麼貼身。

不會是量身定做的吧。」

不過還是有幾個比較多話的人，一來到員工休息室，本性就全露出來。

「大概是。」

也只有少數幾個會真的搭話，其他的人大多都在換衣服，沒有說話。

「欸，你們知不知道，聽說隔壁餐廳發生過命案。」

女生是裡面最八卦的，現在就已經開始在聊天，不過這樣子其實很不好。

「你們做好自己的本份就好，不要去討論有的沒有的。

要知道在這個餐廳，禁止談論八卦。」

小文無聲無息的就出現在門口，不過當然是等到女生們換好衣服之後，才敢進來。

「 是，經理。」

女生們似乎嚇到了，她們大概沒想到隔牆有耳，不過這也是她們活該，給她們一個教訓也好。

「換好衣服就來大廳集合。」

小文當然只是來通知的，沒想到還順便聽到她們不適宜的對話，看樣子這些員工肯定要再好好教育一番。

「男人去搬貨。

女人就負責擺餐具，還有清點貨物。

如果聽到了，現在就開始動作。」

小文訓練員工的時候，很嚴肅，不知道是不是剛剛員工們的對話，促使他不再對員工們和顏悅色。

「是，經理。」

很快大家就開始分工合作，清點貨物和擺餐具同時都在進行，相信他們餐廳很快就能恢復往日的光榮。

過了幾天，餐廳好不容易回復平靜，沒想到好久不見的同事也跟著來到餐廳。

「露娜，真是好久不見。

你們最近怎麼都沒有消息。」

小文是第一個看到的，不過他是以歡迎的態度讓這些人入座的。

「我們最近換新的工作了。

就在火車站前的餐廳，你們有空可以去光顧。」

露娜負責代表回答，畢竟大家當初鬧的那麼僵，現在不知道該說什麼。

「那恭喜你們。

你們如果要點餐，招手的話服務生就會過來。

那我就先去忙了。」

小文當然是很尷尬，畢竟火車站前的那家餐廳他的確是吃過，不過老闆看到她們不知道會不會發脾氣。

名利跑馬燈〈訓練〉305利

「Hired someone today.」

“Alex returned to the store, it was already five o’clock in the afternoon, and it was finally over until now for the order to get the goods.”

「Today is going well, they will come to work tomorrow.」

“Xiaowen stayed in the lobby to inform the boss that the results went well, after all, there was a shortage of people in the store. ”

「Then remember to train those employees tomorrow, and teach them etiquette by the way, and even the placement of tableware.」

“Alex was really relieved of Xiaowen, and almost left him with outfield matters.”

「I have already talked about this today, and they will be here early at 6 o’clock tomorrow.」

“Of course Xiaowen had even considered this, and this didn’t need Alex to worry about. ”

「 Where are the others.」

“Alex obviously had something to say, so he looked around, but he didn’t know where they were going.”

「 In the kitchen.

Boss, do you need to call them all out?」

“Xiaowen reacted at once, but he still asked tentatively to avoid that his guess was wrong. ”

「No, tell them all to go back to rest, and I will talk about something tomorrow.

And you too, don’t you have to get up early tomorrow.」

“Alex thought that everyone was almost as busy today, and there are no guests now, so he just closed early.”

「Okay, boss.

I will notify immediately.」

“As Alex buys food today, the busy day is also over at this time, and tomorrow seems to be a more fulfilling day. ”

「Okay, you all know where the cutlery is placed.

Now put on your uniform, and I told you where you are in the staff lounge.」

“Xiaowen started training these employees early, and these employees are also very obedient, this is also for the convenience of management.”

「 Yes, the manager.」

“And these employees are not only obedient, but they are also beautiful and beautiful, which is also good for the image of the restaurant. ”

「Since you are all here, go and bring the goods in later.

There are so many goods in these few days, it will be hard for you.」

“Alex was also the kind who came to report very early, so he stood quietly and watched, and then gave orders.”

「Go ahead, I’ll tell you how to receive the goods later.」

“Xiaowen turned around and went to the counter to find the list of goods.

After all, he had to teach these employees how to receive the goods.”

名利跑馬燈〈面試〉304利

「 What is the Chinese name of that potato is really troublesome.

I think it’s better to call and ask for directions, but they are faster.」

“Alex thought he was about to pick up the heavy eldest brother in his hand.

The old mobile phone was about the size of a palm.”

「Potatoes?

Sir, what you want to talk about is potatoes.」

“But just as Alex was about to call, a man walked out of the store, still speaking fluent English. ”

「Yes, yes, this is it.」

“Although Alex was surprised, he was also very happy.

He didn’t expect someone to understand his language.”

「 Is there anything else?」

“The man didn’t know where he learned the foreign language, but it would be nice to be able to help Alex. ”

“At this time, the store has begun to enter the final stage of the interview, which is to test alcohol knowledge, or use random tests.”

“The first two questions are the simplest.

They are team testing and preparations for clothing and appearance.

However, several of them are eliminated.

For example, they are not wearing formal clothes, but casual clothes.

This is not enough. . ”

“There were also a few interviewees who asked them to form a team to play a few group health games.

Like you said, I guess, the topic was the restaurant’s service attitude, but they seemed to fail.”

“Another game is a relay competition.

There is a resistance and it is directly timed out.

Although this is a pity, it can also filter out some unsuitable employees. ”

「Next, I will give you three dishes with a variety of wines next to them.

Just help them match the most suitable wines.

As long as you are ready, you can start.」

“The last question is actually the most difficult.

It is impossible to learn if you don’t know enough about alcohol.”

「Wouldn’t it be too good to give them such a difficult question?」

“Luke seemed a bit unbearable.

After all, the restaurant is now in need of help from the outside field.

If it cannot recruit staff, it will be over. ”

「No problem.

Chef, you just have to trust me.」

“Xiaowen looked like he was sure to win, and he seemed to have a bottom line.”

「That’s the case.」

“Luke can only watch the changes at this time.

After all, he is also very curious whether the ten remaining people are really capable of the job. ”

名利跑馬燈〈批貨〉303利

「Then this matter is left to Xiaowen, anyway, you are the supervisor of those newcomers, and you will have to take care of them in the future.

If there is no problem then, just tell me again.」

“Alex doesn’t want to deal with the outfield staff this time, because he has other things to do and he is absolutely too busy.”

「Ok, I know.

The recruitment of new employees will begin tomorrow.」

“Of course, Xiaowen is very happy to share these trivial chores for the boss.

It just so happens that he also wants to use his own method to choose the most suitable staff for this restaurant. ”

「 Then I will come back later tomorrow, about noon.」

“Alex didn’t want to be lazy either, but he still had to order the goods, so he really couldn’t spare the time.”

「No problem.」

“Although Xiaowen doesn’t talk much, he will still handle the things the boss confesses very thoughtfully. ”

「 Chef, you are so early today.」

“Xiaowen was surprised.

Usually the chef came at around eight o’clock, but he was in the store at seven today.”

「No way, Alex can’t worry about letting you come for the interview alone.

So leave the matter to me.」

“Although it was the day of the interview, Alex obviously still had concerns and insisted on asking for a way to oversee it. ”

「Then the interview will begin.

Next, I will give you three questions to see if you meet the staff of the field.」

“Xiaowen didn’t want to waste any more time, and immediately started today’s interview, as well as the topic he came up with last night.”

“Here at Alex, he has also started to buy food.

It is still a traditional vegetable market in Taiwan, but I don’t know if he can adapt.

After all, he has been away here for many years, and he has not spoken his native language for a long time, and it is still a bit difficult to speak now. ”

「 Boss, do you sell potatoes?」

“Alex actually used English to ask questions, but his expression seems wrong.

After all, people in the traditional market speak Taiwanese more. ”

「少年仔，你講啥？

我聽嘸。

再講一次。」

眼前的老婦人當然是聽不懂，非但聽不懂，甚至還用台語來回話。

「wait for me.

What is the name in Chinese, why can’t I suddenly remember.」

“Alex was in a difficult situation now.

He obviously wrote the food on the note, but he didn’t know how to read it for a while. ”

「 少年仔，按怎樣？」

老婦人倒也沒有不耐煩，只是兩個人不知道要花費多久的時間，才能溝通順利。

名利跑馬燈〈紙本媒體〉302利

「Then we will introduce three dishes.

One appetizer, two main dishes.

Maybe Chinese and Western styles can also be merged.」

“Frank agreed in principle, and they already had ideas in their hearts.”

「That’s not bad, just follow Frank’s idea.」

“Of course Luke would not refuse.

After all, he was his favorite apprentice, and he trusted this Frank most. ”

「 Okay, then you guys get ready.

I want to call to make an appointment.

I will notify you if there is an exact time at that time.」

“Alex was originally reluctant, but seeing these chefs so expectant, he couldn’t let them down.”

「it is good.」

“Luke only said one word, which means that the meeting went smoothly.

There was no quarrel, and it ended all at once. ”

「These are the three most popular dishes in our shop.

The first is grapefruit salad, the other two are ribeye steak with passion fruit orange sauce, and mustard pork noodles.”

You can try it.」

“On the day of the interview, Luke especially wore a new set of chef clothes, just for taking pictures, it is more beautiful.”

「This grapefruit salad contains mint.

It tastes quite refreshing, and it can overwhelm the sourness of the grapefruit itself.」

“The last woman turned out to be a reporter, and she seemed to like eating. ”

“The second steak was paired with passion fruit and orange flavor.

It was unexpectedly a perfect match, and the steak was also very soft and not too hard.

This is the first time I have seen pickled mustard pork noodles, but the special thing about it is the addition of tofu skin.

Although shredded pork is also added, the green onions and salty mustard are also the basic dishes.”

「Also, this thick noodle has a sweet taste that is inhaled in the soup, and it tastes very full.

Don’t worry, I will definitely promote it on TV.」

“It can be seen that the people on the TV station were very satisfied, and they ate all the dishes and the bowls. ”

“ After that, I don’t know if it was because the TV station kept reporting.

Even the print media came to the restaurant in person.

It seemed that Alex and the others were really successful.”

“I have to say that the popularity of the restaurant seems to be more popular than ever.

Alex and the others are already too busy, and it is time to recruit new employees. ”

「I don’t think it will work if this goes on.

I will invite new employees.

Otherwise, everyone will have to go in and out of the infield and the outfield, and they will definitely be too busy.」

“Alex has also decided to start doing this in the near future, although it will take a lot of time.”

「Of course this is good, but it’s best to find one that you can get started right away.

We can’t teach new people one by one.」

“Luke agreed, but it is also very important to find experienced field staff, after all, no other time should be wasted. ”

名利跑馬燈〈電視台〉301利

「Who is the group outside and how can they stand in front of the store?

This will hinder us from doing business.

Xiaowen, go and chase them away.」

“Alex obviously noticed this situation, so he could only solve it as soon as possible, so as not to wait to scare the guests away.”

「Yes, boss.

I go now.」

“Xiaowen can only do it.

After all, it is true that this will hinder the restaurant.

Of course he himself agrees. ”

「你們看，有人出來了。

不如我們問他如何。

先生，請問一下，我們是世界電視的人。

想要把你們的餐廳介紹給更多人知道。」

女人開始就很有禮貌，甚至還遞上自己的名片，看樣子是電視台的人沒錯。

「這個我要問一下我們老闆。

你們在這裡等一下。」

小文顯然是愣住了，不過他很快就接過名片，又再次進入店內，準備徵詢老闆的同意。

「Why did they come in again?

Could it be that they didn’t want to leave?」

“Alex was obviously troubled by this situation, after all, it was the first time he encountered such an unreasonable person.”

「No, boss.

The people outside are from the TV station and they want to interview our restaurant.

This is their business card.」

“Xiaowen hastened to explain it again, so that it is not good for the boss to misunderstand.

Besides, this is a good thing and can make the restaurant busier. ”

「That’s right, but I want to discuss it with the chef in the infield.

Well, you invite them to come again next time.」

“Although Alex accepted the business card, he was not as excited as he had imagined, because this kind of thing could not be decided casually.”

「Okay, I will go out now.

不好意思，你們可以下次再來嗎？

因為你們沒有事先約好，太臨時了。」

小文當然也是說一些好聽的話，畢竟電視台的人不能得罪。

「沒問題，反正名片上面有我們的電話。

那就下次見。」

女人知道自己好像來的不是時候，但是他們也沒有仗著自己是電視媒體的身份就欺負人。

「Boss, they are gone.」

“Xiaowen returned to the store and quickly reported the situation outside.

Anyway, the matter has been resolved. ”

「The TV station wants to interview us, is it looking for more popular dishes?

I have no objection, as long as I can help the restaurant publicize it.」

“Luke doesn’t object, after all, making the restaurant make money is the most important thing, and he can’t refuse to say anything.”

「As for you, if you want a TV station to interview, your dishes must be worthy of filming.」

“Alex quickly consulted other people to avoid saying that his boss does not respect employees, which would be bad. ”

名利跑馬燈〈焦點〉300利

「It’s probably delicious, so it’s not necessary.」

“The smile on Alex’s face was no longer the same as before.”

「What are you kidding?

This is what we chefs have spent a long time researching.

You said it like this.」

“Luke is obviously unhappy, because the most important thing in a dish is the essence of seasoning. ”

「Anyway, it succeeded, so it’s already very good.」

“Alex knows how to get enough.

It may be that he has failed too many times due to the consequences, so his expectations are not very high.”

「What do you know, this is the painstaking effort of our chef.

You have obviously done it before.」

“Although Lu Ke was a little down, he was still a little disappointed in his heart.

After all, after working hard for so long, he only exchanged the simple words of delicious. ”

「Well, we will discuss it here today.

A few of you are also tired, you have worked hard.

Let’s get off work, let’s talk about something tomorrow.」

“Alex’s mood now is exceptionally good, light and fluttering, like walking in the clouds.”

「Okay, let’s go first.

see you tomorrow.」

“Frank and the others really exhausted their energy, and they all started yawning frequently now. ”

“ Although Luke is still very uncomfortable, he can’t help it.

The restaurant’s popularity is also a good thing, that is, his sauce has not been praised, and he feels sad when he thinks of this.”

「Let’s go too, to celebrate.

You don’t want to go to a bar.」

“Alex thought that if he succeeded today, he would have a treat, but only the two of them, because he doesn’t have much money now.”

「 Then go.」

“They had a great time that night, and they didn’t even return to their residence until two or three in the middle of the night, and they came back drunk. ”

“I don’t know if Alex and their efforts have finally been seen.

Some very distinguished guests came to the store that day.”

“I saw those people gathered outside the store with microphones and cameras in their hands.

It seemed that their popularity might be coming back. ”

名利跑馬燈〈受到矚目〉299利

「Then, what did they say.」

“Luke thought that even if it was a bad criticism, he had to accept it so that the restaurant could be better.”

「Although the cuisine has changed, the noodles of Chinese cuisine are not enough.

不夠Q。

what does this mean, I honestly don’t understand.」

“Alex obviously couldn’t understand the guests’ opinions.

After all, he didn’t know whether the word was an adjective or a noun. ”

「Boss, the noodles are cooked too badly and not flexible enough.

The meaning may need to be strengthened.」

“Xiaowen jumped out at the right time and explained it very carefully.

After all, everyone is trying to make the restaurant business start.”

「That’s it, that’s how it is.」

“Although Alex understood, he didn’t say anything, after all, it was not a good adjective. ”

「Then read it well, so that I can regain my original good mood.」

“Luke is obviously not in a good mood, but he learns Chinese noodles himself, and it is inevitable that he will still be a little behind.”

「More than 90% of the guests are willing to come back to our restaurant for dinner.」

“There was no expression on Alex’s face, making it hard to see what he meant to express next. ”

「The reason is.」

“Luke’s face just wanted to ask this, because Alex was too slow to read the questionnaire.”

“This will make Luke unbearable, and it’s not just that he can’t stand it, but other people’s hearts are also suffering and fearful. ”

「Guests said that the sauce is very special, sour and salty, with the taste of Western cuisine.

It is delicious, the fish has no fishy taste and is neutralized by the aroma of lemon.

It is delicious and the meat has a delicate texture.」

“Almost the first words of the guests are delicious and soft in taste.

They are all common adjectives anyway, but will it help to improve the menu?

Alex is very skeptical about this.”

「That’s good, but they don’t say what else to add to the menu.」

“Although Luke was very pleased, he still couldn’t help but feel a little lost.

After all, the seasoning of the dishes and the sauce were the most important thing. ”

名利跑馬燈〈發生〉298利

“The appetizer of Chinese cuisine is divided into two courses, one is cold seafood and the other is cold kelp.

Unexpectedly, this new menu is very popular with customers.”

“And the point is that it will change at any time with the seasons, so the guests will definitely always feel fresh and will not feel bored. ”

“There are also several main dishes, but most of them are Taiwan’s largest rice, as well as noodle soup dishes, and there are thick and thin noodles, everything, at least it can satisfy the appetite of the guests.”

西式料理幾乎沒有什麼變化，都是沙拉還有牛肉料理，甚至還增加新的幾道魚肉料理。

不過是台灣的魚，像是虱目魚，鮑魚，魷魚，白帶魚，吳郭魚，甚至也有石班魚和黑鮪魚。

「嗯，新鮮的魚配上酸的檸檬倒是還不錯。

就連醬料都是酸酸甜甜的。」

客人的評價很不錯，幾乎都是一面倒的稱讚，可見艾力克斯他們真的成功了。

「 你來吃我這道，豬肉配上百香果酸的味道也很特別，剛好中和醬料鹹的味道。」

女客人也是吃的津津有味，她甚至還分享給對面的男客人，就是為了證明自己的想法沒錯。

“Alex even designed a questionnaire.

The questions are all set as Do you like new dishes?

Would you like to come back to eat it again?”

“After all, it is a new menu, so you have to be more cautious, so that you can improve the menu a little bit.

Besides, Alex doesn’t want to suffer the consequences of failure. ”

「Alex, hurry up and announce the result.」

“Luke and the others are looking forward to this moment after the business hours are over.

Now Alex has the questionnaire in his hand.”

「Know, don’t worry.

I’m public now.」

“Alex opened the questionnaire slowly, obviously he just wanted to enjoy this time. ”

「What is going on, hurry up.」

“Luke was both anxious and excited now, he obviously wanted to know what the result would be.”

「Okay, listen clearly, I’ll just say it once.

Twenty percent of the guests are unwilling to return here.」

“However, Alex had to start talking about the bad things first, which made the way even more maddening. ”

名利跑馬燈〈奇蹟〉297利

“After their efforts for a period of time, a miracle happened.

I think they ate nearby food every day just to meet the taste of Taiwanese.”

“Now Luke can even make Chinese noodles by himself.

After all, he goes to learn by himself, or consults with Taiwanese. ”

“Now the new menu is half Western and half Chinese.

If you are not used to Western food, you can eat Chinese or Western.

Anyway, this is a menu designed only for Taiwanese. ”

“So it should be easy to attract people, even though they can’t be sure, but always try and see.”

「 Frank, are you ready?

There must be no mistakes in the face.

You can’t leak me.」

“Luke also specifically explained before business hours, after all, it has been a long time, these employees will never make the most basic mistakes again.”

「Yes, of course, chef, don’t worry.」

“Frank was very confident in himself, but his palms were actually sweaty, but no one noticed it. ”

“It is very important to know that this business is very important.

It is related to the success of Luke’s strategy.

This is very important.”

“After all, Alex has been waiting for a long time.

When hope is almost gone, he is still waiting.

If it wasn’t for Luke’s good friend for many years, plus his trust in his ability, he might have been kicked out of the restaurant long ago. ”

「 Xiaowen, wait a minute to divide the menu into A and B.

A is for Western-style meals, and B is for Chinese-style meals.」

“Alex wanted to say that this kind of kitchen would be more convenient and less confusing.”

「Got it, boss, I will remember.」

“Of course, Xiaowen is the person who does what the boss says.

After all, he is the person who is responsible for the salary, not the person who pays it. ”

“The moment they opened the door, it was the final result of the test.

Frankly speaking, Alex also wanted to know what his restaurant could do.”

“Although there are only two people left in the outfield, it is considered busy.

After all, it’s just the beginning.

I don’t know if this menu can really be welcomed.”