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名利跑馬燈〈改善口味〉296利

「Finally came, I waited for a long time.

This time is definitely worth looking forward to.」

“Luke was the first to run, because he had already smelled the scent in the kitchen, and the smell was really strong, it should be worth looking forward to.”

「Of course, this noodle soup is either stewed or braised.

It’s up to the boss and you want to eat.

Anyway, you can choose for yourself.」

“Xiaowen is afraid that the boss will not adapt to the taste here, so he specially prepares other dishes. ”

「I want to eat noodles. This looks good.」

“Luke didn’t plan to choose the braised flavor this time.

Instead, he chose a soup that looked very light.”

「 Then I choose braised.」

“Alex thought that since the stew was selected, he would just eat other flavors.

Anyway, eating the same thing every day would make him tired, and it seemed good to change. ”

“Now Alex still has Luke, who can already pick up the chopsticks skillfully, thinking that they can even hold the chopsticks upside down and the food can fall to the ground.”

“After all, Western countries don’t use chopsticks to eat food.

It is only when you come here that you have to change yourself, although the process is a bit difficult. ”

「這個榨菜肉絲麵，用的是蔬菜湯頭，裡面有加入洋蔥、蒜頭、紅蘿蔔、馬鈴薯下去燉煮，聽說熬了三天三夜48小時。

這個麵條用的是白麵條，也是手工制作的，最後再加入榨菜絲、梅干豬肉絲，還有胡椒做為點綴。」

小文說的當然是中文，反正有些菜名，英文也翻譯不出來，那乾脆還是說母語，反正路可聽得懂就好。

「 Well, it’s really good.

Alex, this must suit your taste.」

“Luke took a spoon and took a sip of the soup, which is considered to be a poison test for Alex, because he is really picky. ”

「It’s time for you.」

“Alex was very interested in Luke’s noodles because the soup inside was red, but he was afraid of adding chili in it, so he dared not try it. ”

「這個是紅燒牛肉麵，他們家的高湯用牛骨還有蔬菜下去熬制，湯裡面還有加入花椒與八角下去熬。

湯吃起來會有點辣，嘴巴會有點麻。」

小文依然是用中文在解釋，可能是這樣比較方便一點，而且菜名就是要用中文介紹比較有韻味。

名利跑馬燈〈研發〉295利

「What kind of dish is today, let me introduce you.」

“The first thing Alex did when he came to the kitchen was this.

No way, it was his choice.

Obviously he chose the latter, which was to develop the menu.”

「Boss, what we are cooking today is seafood.

The main dish is shrimps.

First, throw the shrimps into the pot and fry them for three minutes, pick them up and put them aside, then stir-fry them with nuts, cabbage, garlic, and peppers.

Finally, Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

By the way, we still use a little rice wine to bring out the fragrance.」

“Frank and they are studying every day, but they are returned every time, just don’t know whether the boss will be satisfied with the cooking this time. ”

「It tastes okay.

Have you thought about the name?

It is best to choose a name that attracts guests.」

“Surprisingly, Alex did not return the food this time.

Instead, he looked very satisfied, perhaps because of his appetite.”

「No, we will decide after discussing it.」

“Frank and they are of course very happy, but they can’t be too excited, lest the boss doesn’t like it, it’s not good. ”

「Thanks for your hard work, let’s go to your business.」

“Luke was also very surprised.

The reason for working so long was not to get Alex’s approval.

This time it finally yielded results.”

「It’s spicy, please pour me a glass of water.

Luke, haven’t you tried this dish.」

“Alex endured for so long without smiling.

It turned out to be looking for water to drink.

It seemed that this dish was very spicy to him.

Luke kindly took out a PET bottle filled with water and handed it over. "

「 Okay, I tried it.

It’s just a bit spicy, but not very spicy.

Still you can’t eat spicy food.」

“Luke’s stomach can withstand this taste, otherwise he usually eats this kind of food, so after a long time, he will naturally become paralyzed.”

「Maybe, I think it should be because you usually eat too much spicy food.

Since you have been here, you have loved the food here.」

“Alex’s mouth is still numb up to now, but it’s much better, at least it doesn’t have the feeling of burning in his mouth just now. ”

「 This is true, but if you want to open a restaurant, you have to understand the taste here.」

“Luke thinks this is the most basic, but Alex has never been able to accept it, so of course he can’t integrate.”

「Come for lunch.

I bought this from near the station.

I heard that as long as it is noon, the guests will come in an endless stream.

Their noodle soup and bento are the most popular.」

“As long as Xiaowen comes back from the neighborhood by noon, although this is not good for the restaurant, it is stipulated by the boss and it is to integrate into the local culture. ”

名利跑馬燈〈一蹶不振〉294利

沒錯，就是中式料理，而且是只屬於台灣的中式料理，香料不外乎就是醬油、鹽、糖，再不然就是花椒與辣椒，甚至還有胡椒粉之類的。

菜單都是炒飯、炒麵，還有各式各樣的湯麵與義大利麵也是會有，可能這種口味會比較適合台灣人。

「小魏，鹽再加一匙。

小易，沙拉油不要太多，會很油膩。」

很快廚房就開始忙活起來，師傅也沒有閒下來，忙著在旁邊監督學徒們的一舉一動，就怕料理會出差錯。

「 是，師傅。」

學徒們雖然嘴上回答，但是手上的動作也沒有停下來，因為這些料理就是要熱呼呼的上桌才會好吃。

這就是新林餐廳那邊的情況，很顯然他們很快就上手。

“Since opening the restaurant next door, Alex has started to feel helpless, and no one knows whether he wants to give up or keep on fighting.”

“But Luke was probably the only one who dared to speak loudly to him, probably because the two of them had known each other for a long time, so they were also very direct and didn’t make people feel uncomfortable. ”

「Alex, listen to me.

Business is like this, and there will be big ups and downs, but maybe it’s only temporary, as long as we can survive this period of time.」

“Of course, Luke is also responsible for enlightening Alex’s low mood, after all, it is not a good thing that the restaurant is lifeless.”

「What you said is simple, so take out the menu first.」

“Instead of cheering up, Alex looked at him angrily and yelled at Luke. ”

「There is no menu, but the staff are waiting for you to try the dishes.」

“Of course it is impossible to change the road, but at least there can be some results.”

「I understand, I’ll pass right away.

You go back to the kitchen and wait.」

“Alex knew that it didn’t make sense to say so much, because it was just a pointless complaint. ”

“What should be faced is still to be faced, and Alex’s result is this.

Although the process is painful, the result may be good.”

“He has recognized this, and occasionally still complains, but when the time is up, he still has to do business, maybe this is the helplessness of life. ”

名利跑馬燈〈打擊〉293利

「 Good morning, Mr. Ai, hello.

Have you brought an umbrella?

I heard that there will be a heavy rain this evening.」

“Xinlin doesn’t know why, he always greets Alex at the door of the store every day, and he enjoys it.”

“But Alex still did, he always slammed the door with that face.

Anyway, he just couldn’t be like Lu ke, as if nothing happened, and said good morning to Xinlindao. ”

「Alex, don’t do that.

He also kindly cares about us.

You have to respond somehow.」

“Luke just couldn’t understand Alex’s attitude, and he finally couldn’t stand it this day, expressing his opinion.”

「 I’m like this, so what can you do.」

“Alex has never been a person who listens to other people’s opinions, even if he is a familiar person, no one can easily change his stubbornness. ”

「You… Forget it, I’ll go to the kitchen.」

“Luke knew that he couldn’t persuade this stubborn person at all, so it’s better not to see it at all.”

“Alex was obviously hit, because of the arrival of the new forest, and once again panicked, he was afraid that the situation in the restaurant would get worse again.

Then there was Xinlin’s kindness, which made him feel confused.

He didn’t know how to drive this person away, because he still didn’t hate Xinlin this man. ”

「早安。

有帶雨傘嗎？」

新林看到員工也是這樣子，一開始的對話都差不多，但其實也是基於關心員工的道理。

「老闆早。

氣象有說今天會下雨嗎？」

員工們也都是一定會問好，因為這是他們基本的禮貌，雖然有點客氣，但還是這樣子比較好。

「當然有。

怎麼，難道你們沒準備。」

新林倒是很關心這個情況，因為員工的健康通常是經營餐廳的第一要素。

「還真的沒有。

傷腦筋，希望傍晚不要下雨才好。」

員工們也只能搔搔頭而已，也沒辦法做什麼有用的東西，現在只能期待最壞的天氣不要發生。

「好了，你們還是先去準備料理。

不是還要備料，師傅已經在裡面等你們。」

新林邊掃餐廳外的灰塵，邊催著員工進入店內，畢竟準備中式料理也是一項大工程。

「哦，好。」

最先來的當然是內場員工們，食物永遠是吸引客人的第一眼，也是吸引人氣的方法。

名利跑馬燈〈料理〉292利

“But Luke was still acceptable, and he would even take the initiative to greet the store next door.”

「Hi, Xinlin, you came very early today.」

「Luke, so are you, why come so early today.」

“Xinlin was very happy, because somebody finally paid attention to the way he greeted him, and besides, the two seemed to come together very well. ”

「Luke, come in right away.

Don’t want to be lazy.」

“Although Alex didn’t yell loudly, he could still hear the grievances in his words.”

「Yes.

Sorry, we will talk again when we have time.」

“Luke originally wanted to say a little more, but the problem was that the boss didn’t allow it, so he could only leave disappointed. ”

「What are you doing if you don’t come in, we are very busy.

Also count the food, there is no time for you to waste.」

“Alex is obviously dissatisfied with Luke’s attitude, after all, they are rivals with the restaurant next door.”

「Okay, take it easy.

Don’t be so nervous.

I just say hello, can’t it?」

“Luke thinks it is also important to have a good relationship with the neighbor next door, but I don’t know why Alex is so fussy. ”

“The conversation finally subsided after two or three weeks.

Although Alex didn’t care about the way, he took the initiative to greet the people next door, but his heart was still very repulsive.”

“In just three weeks, Xinlin’s restaurant has been decorated, and its name is Xinlin’s Secret Kitchen.

The menus inside have even been designed. I just don’t know what the dishes will look like. ”

「The decoration is done so soon, it seems that we must hurry up and speed up.」

“Frank seemed to feel the pressure, and his heart began to tense.”

「You are right, let’s get started.」

“Of course, Lori can feel the tremendous pressure, but he is even more looking forward to the menu design as soon as possible. ”

名利跑馬燈〈不合格〉291利

「That’s right, it seems that you have to work harder in the future.」

“Frank and they are all mentally prepared to start competing with the store next door.

Although it will be tiring, it is necessary for the restaurant to be good.”

「Not to work harder, but to work harder.

From now on, you will develop a new dish every day until you can satisfy your customers.」

“Alex looked even more excited, wondering if he was stimulated by the store next door. ”

「Yes, boss.」

“Frank, of course they want to do this, because everyone has worked hard for so long and can’t give up halfway.”

「great, fighting.」

“Luke didn’t know what else to say, so he could only say some words of encouragement to boost everyone’s morale. ”

“But the person in Xinlin was obviously an unqualified store owner, at least for Alex.”

“He is a very strange person.

He will appear behind Alex at about seven o’clock every day, and he seems to be ready to make a good relationship.”

「Good morning, the weather is really nice today.」

“Xinlin’s first sentence is always this one, and he likes to wear a white shirt with dark blue jeans, and a pair of old and inoperable leather boots, with his kind and harmless smile.”

“At first, Alex didn’t speak, after all, the two of them weren’t very familiar, so there was no need to get involved.”

Alex usually pretends not to hear, and walks into the store by himself.

He is indeed such a difficult person to get along with, and it may be difficult to change for a while. ”

「Okay, bye.」

“Seeing Alex walked into the store, Xinlin didn’t forget to say this last sentence.

Although it was still a bit embarrassing, it was better than nothing.”

“Alex just took out the account book and the ball pen.

After all, there were other things to do.

He didn’t have time to chat with that person.

He even had to count the goods.

This was the first thing he should do in the morning, instead of busy slacking off there.

At least in his eyes, Xinlin was a fool. ”

名利跑馬燈〈進駐〉290利

「 Who is the owner of the restaurant?」

“I saw that this man seemed to know a little foreign language, and his English seemed to have been trained.”

「 I’m the boss, what can I do with you.」

“Alex was full of doubts, he didn’t know the true identity of the man in front of him. ”

「 Hello, I am the owner of the shop next door.

Please enlighten me in the future.」

“The man stretched out his hand in a friendly manner, but Alex obviously didn’t appreciate it. Instead, he looked at the man indifferently.”

「Hello.」

“Although Alex was smiling, he cursed secretly in his heart, and finally dealt with one, but he didn’t expect another one. ”

「 My name is Xinlin, the owner of the restaurant next door.」

“The man awkwardly retracted his hand and began to introduce his identity, but Alex obviously did not welcome his arrival.”

「 Then what else do you have.」

“Alex didn’t appreciate it.

After all, he was also a competitor to open a restaurant.

How could he be happy. ”

「 No more, just come to say hello.

Goodbye. 」

“Xinlin looked at this person as if he didn’t want to continue chatting, so he quickly found another reason to leave.”

“Unexpectedly, the new restaurant will be stationed next door.

This is something that Alex can’t even think of.

It seems that he must better understand the origin of this person.

He returned to the dining room with a solemn expression, obviously his expression was not very good, he might even be able to see it, but he still has to ask. ”

「Alex, who is that man outside.」

“So Luke boldly asked questions, anyway, the two of them were friends, and Alex would definitely not treat him anyway.”

「The owner of the shop next door.

Open restaurants just like us.」

“Alex had a headache thinking of this. He thought he could finally rest assured, but he didn’t expect another opponent to come. ”

名利跑馬燈〈新的店家〉289利

「天啊，這是怎麼回事，隔壁好像在裝潢。」

沒想到命案剛發生幾天，隔壁馬上又有動靜，路易斯在搬貨物的時候就聽到動靜。

「不會吧，這怎麼可能，那個地方都已經死人了，竟然還有辦法租出去。」

洛里也是放下清點貨物的動作，馬上就看向隔壁那些來來去去的人。

「你們不好好做事情，在幹什麼。」

路可馬上喝斥著兩人的偷懶，再說現在員工也只剩下這幾個，他還管的住。

「不是，主廚，我們沒有想要偷懶。

只是隔壁又有新的店家又進來。」

路易斯只好連忙回答，以免主廚誤會了他們想要休息。

「那又如何，這跟我們有什麼關係。」

路可顯然不知道事情的嚴重性，反正他是認為只要光明正大的競爭就好，多一個新的競爭對手也沒什麼不好。

「可是主廚，萬一又是餐廳怎麼辦。

我們這家餐廳的生意已經很不好。」

如果再來一家的話，路易斯怕餐廳會撐不下去。

「我還以為是什麼值得擔心的事情。

你們兩個對餐廳就這麼沒信心。」

路可對自己的能力一向都很有信心，只不過現在可能還不是發揮能力的最佳時機。

「沒有，主廚。

我們去搬貨。」

這兩個人似乎感覺到主廚好像要發脾氣，所以最好還是走為上策。

“ And this incident fell to the scene when Alex knew nothing.

Although it was a bit difficult to conceal it, it was for the restaurant in the final analysis.”

「Okay, let’s start the action quickly, and the guests will come later.」

“Until a few days later, Alex was still talking to the employees, but he didn’t expect things to happen so exactly.

A man stood outside the door and probed his head at the restaurant, not knowing what he was going to do. ”

「You guys wait a minute, I’ll go and see what the person outside is doing.」

“Alex also noticed the over-enthusiastic look behind him, even if he didn’t pay attention.”

「 What’s going on, isn’t it from the store next door?」

“Louis and the others were also very curious, but they didn’t dare to lie on the window and look at it. After all, it was impolite. ”

名利跑馬燈〈案件走向〉288利

「怎麼可能，他們兩個明明是死對頭。

他是最有可能對老闆下手的人。」

阿華不可置信的看著警察，就好似認為你是不是在開玩笑的模樣。

「反正沒有證據可以證明那個男人是兇手，所以這件案子暫時先到這裡。」

警察只能暫時先敷衍一下，畢竟現場只有屍體，但是沒有凶器也沒有腳印，都不知道要從何找起。

「不是，警察先生，難道你就沒有任何辦法。

可不能讓那個男人逃過一劫。」

阿華對警方的說詞明顯是有疑慮的，因為很顯然現在不把這件案子查清楚，這些警察肯定嫌麻煩，乾脆就不查了。

「你為什麼這麼肯定艾先生就是兇手，難道有什麼根據。」

警察不懂這個目擊者為什麼這麼堅持，他想有必要知道原因，也許對案情有幫助。

「 當然有，這個男人每次看著老闆的時候都有一股殺氣。」

阿華可是親眼所見，畢竟老闆搶走了大部分的客人，會被記恨好像也很合乎常理。

「就憑著這點你就能確定。

先生你要知道，辦案要講求證據，不是憑直覺就可以的。」

警察還以為是什麼有用的線索，結果原來只是目擊者的第六感，看樣子這件案子似乎沒有什麼好查的了。

“This case was as expected by Alex, and the course of the case was finally judged as an accident, although it was a bit unreasonable.”

“But there is no way.

The case is about physical evidence and personal evidence.

The problem is that there are none, so this case can only be ended hastily. ”

「You see, it has been said on the TV that the case ends here, and besides, they can’t find the murderer.

You can be assured.」

“Libby didn’t know how he got the news, he slept all day anyway.”

「I have known this for a long time, even if you don’t need to say it, those employees will tell me plainly.」

“Alex is very disapproving.

Although he believes in the power of the devil, it is always good to confirm. ”

名利跑馬燈〈意外〉287利

「Louis, go to the kitchen to do your business.

If you have anything, come to the office to find me.」

“Alex didn’t know what he was going to do again, anyway, his face was obviously serious, as long as he didn’t smile, it would be easy for others to mistake him for being angry.”

「Yes, boss.」

“Louis was very obedient, he immediately went to sort out the kitchen goods, after all, he had to check the ingredients. ”

「what’s happenin.

I’m sleeping, how can you wake me up now.

You don’t know that I was busy all night yesterday.」

“Libby was obviously upset when he was awakened, and his face was angry.

You must know that people will get up, but even the devil will have negative emotions.”

「The police came to the door, do you think I can worry about it?

How did you handle the matter? There are no flaws in it.」

“At first glance, Alex didn’t trust the demon’s ability, after all, this was a big deal. ”

「Of course, I have done this kind of thing for thousands of years.

You still doubt my ability.」

“Libby was dissatisfied when he heard it, because the man did nothing but was in charge of making plans, so he shouldn’t be dissatisfied.”

「No, I just want to be sure.

You need to know that if I were taken away, it would certainly not be a good thing for you.」

“After all, it was the first time Alex murdered, so of course he would be nervous, but he just didn’t feel guilty in his heart.”

「Don’t worry, the police can’t find out anything at all.

They will only decide that it was an accident in the end.」

“Of course Libby handled the scene very cleanly.

Besides, the murder weapon was not a knife or rope.

They might not even know the whereabouts of the murder weapon.”

「That’s the best, now we just have to wait for the limelight to pass.」

“Alex thought that too, it is indeed impossible for the police to suspect himself, and the prisoner himself is not a human being, so how to catch him. ”

「Then I have to go back to sleep.

Say okay first, don’t bother me again.

Before I get enough sleep.」

“Libby doesn’t want to focus on these boring things anymore, the most important thing for him now is sleep.”

「Okay, don’t worry.」

“Alex also seemed to know that the demon was getting up, because it often happened, but he was still not afraid of the demon. ”

「警察先生，怎麼樣。

有查到什麼嗎？」

阿華顯然是期待的，不知道為什麼他就是篤定隔壁餐廳的人一定是殺害老闆的兇手。

「沒有，再說那個男人昨晚有不在場證明，所以不可能是他。」

就在方才艾力克斯已經證明自己，昨晚一直都和路可待在一起，而且也經過確認。