Let you be a great man, not a scumbag

Chapter 1630: More knowledgeable than professional waiters

The middle-aged man's face turned pale. He took two steps forward and said in an urgent voice, "President Xu, please be more flexible! Our company has been cooperating with China Merchants Bank for five years. This time, the capital turnover is just one step away. Can you, can you..."

"I'll definitely help you if I can, but the rules can't be broken." Xu Lei patted his arm. His tone seemed gentle, but his footsteps were already moving towards Jiang Cheng. "You go back first and wait for the news."

Jiang Cheng had just gotten out of the car when Xu Lei hurried over to him, his back bent subconsciously.

There was a group of people following behind him.

The male assistant in a suit was holding a briefcase in his hand, while the female secretary was holding a thermos cup.

Looking back, Jiang Cheng's attention was attracted by two women.

One of the women was wearing a bright red dress.

Her curly hair falls like a waterfall on her fair skin, making her skin look like snow, bright and beautiful, which is eye-catching.

The other woman was wearing a light blue cheongsam.

Her long hair falls on her shoulders as softly as silk, and her temperament is gentle, like an elegant ink painting, giving people a feeling of tranquility and far-reachingness.

It was obviously arranged on purpose.

Jiang Cheng glanced at those people indifferently without saying a word.

Xu Lei immediately smiled and raised his voice, "Boss Jiang, you're finally here! I've been waiting here for ten minutes, worried you might be stuck in traffic."

As soon as he finished speaking, the male assistant, female secretary, and the two women in skirts behind him immediately echoed in unison, their tone particularly enthusiastic: "Welcome, President Jiang!"

The contrast between Xu Lei's attitude before and after made the middle-aged man freeze in place.

Originally, he thought Xu Lei was just being pretentious and acting like a bank president.

But looking at Xu Lei's almost humble attitude towards Jiang Cheng.

He even softened his voice when speaking.

His hands hung slightly at his sides, his eyes full of importance.

The old man's expression turned from pale to complicated, with surprise and a bit of shame and anger.

Xu Lei saw him approaching again, and the smile on his face instantly faded. He waved his hand, his tone perfunctory and impatient: Without giving the middle-aged man another chance to speak, he stood in front of Jiang Cheng, his tone a little colder: "Boss Wang, I told you to go back first, don't delay me from accompanying an important client."

After saying this, without even looking at the other person's reaction, he turned sideways and made a "please" gesture, then respectfully led Jiang Cheng into the hotel.

The middle-aged man wanted to move forward, but seeing Xu Lei's face that said "I won't be polite if you keep pestering me", his feet finally froze in place.

Jiang Cheng glanced at the middle-aged man when he passed by him.

I saw that the man's suit had some wrinkles on it and his tie was half crooked.

His eyes were filled with anxiety and unwillingness, like a trapped beast whose hope had been shattered.

Jiang Cheng didn't stay for long after just a glance.

He just nodded slightly as a greeting, then led the way out of the hotel.

As soon as you step in, you will feel a sense of luxury and classicism.

Above the head, the huge crystal chandelier hangs down like a dazzling galaxy. Each crystal is carefully carved, and under the reflection of the light, it reflects countless tiny and dazzling rays of light?

Below the chandelier, there is another smaller but equally gorgeous chandelier. The two lights complement each other, making the hall even more magnificent.

The structure of the hall is quite layered, with curved white marble columns standing majestically on both sides.

Between the pillars is an exquisite arched porch with smooth and graceful lines, exuding a classical charm.

The second-floor corridor is surrounded by exquisite and intricate black wrought iron railings.

Like a work of art, it not only ensures safety but also adds a touch of romance and mystery.

Soon, a group of people followed the doorman into the private room, where the crystal chandelier reflected a fine, warm light.

Reproductions of Chen Yifei's oil paintings hang on the walls, and the mahogany round table is covered with linen tablecloths imported from Italy.

The tableware is a bone china set from Wedgwood in the UK.

The silver handles of the table knives and forks are engraved with the hotel's exclusive pattern.

When Xu Lei led Jiang Cheng to sit in the main seat, he deliberately rubbed the seat with his palm to make sure there was not a speck of dust.

Then he handed over the gold-plated menu.

Before Xu Lei could say anything, the door of the box was gently pushed open.

Five waiters in black suits filed in.

The dishes were placed on the table one after another.

I have to say, he is worthy of being the bank president.

The details are explained so well.

All the waiters who came in directly regarded Jiang Cheng as the main guest.

Leading the way was the hotel's sommelier, holding a silver wine basket in his left hand. Inside lay a bottle of 1982 Latour red wine, wrapped in dark velvet.

He walked to Jiang Cheng's side, knelt down until he was level with the table, and spoke in a steady, gentle voice, "Mr. Jiang, this bottle of wine has been in the constant temperature wine cabinet for four hours. The tannins have softened, and now it's just right for tasting the aroma of blackcurrant and oak barrels. Do you want to open it now?"

After getting the consent, the sommelier opened the wine with a seahorse knife in a smooth and flowing motion.

Without making a sound, he poured out a small half cup and handed it to Jiang Cheng: "Please taste it first. If you feel that the decanting time is not enough, I will ask the wine cellar to adjust it."

After Jiang Cheng took a sip and nodded, Xu Lei began to introduce.

As the dishes were served one by one, Xu Lei stood almost close to the table, his eyes closely following the waiter's movements, afraid of missing any details.

Seeing the waiter bring the dishes to Jiang Cheng, he immediately stepped forward.

"Boss Jiang, I've specifically instructed you to reserve a few dishes for your private chef today. There's Hokkaido deep-sea lobster, just flown in from Sapporo this morning. Only the tenderest meat from the middle of the prawns is used, and the dipping sauce is freshly ground sturgeon roe and wasabi. There's also South African dried abalone, slow-cooked in abalone broth with chicken, dried scallops, and ham for three days. Each one has been raised for a full eight years, and you can taste the freshness of the ocean when you take a bite."

After saying that, Xu Lei personally picked up a piece of shrimp, dipped it in some sauce and put it in Jiang Cheng's bowl.

"Boss Jiang, I just asked the chef this morning how to eat these shrimps—you have to break the head and tail first. The shrimp meat is already peeled. Don't use too much sauce, just a little bit around the edges. They say this way the shrimp's natural sweetness is retained. You should try it."

After seeing Jiang Cheng take a bite, he picked up another piece of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall served in a Jingdezhen covered bowl.

"Boss Jiang, this golden croaker fish maw must be eaten while it's hot. It'll get sticky if it gets cold. Use a small spoon to scoop it up and chew it slowly. You'll be able to taste the aftertaste of the seafood. If it's not fresh enough, I'll ask the waiter to bring some Iranian saffron. Sprinkle a pinch on it to enhance the flavor without overpowering it. I brought this saffron back from my last business trip to Iran. I'm saving it for you."

Jiang Cheng put down the spoon, looked up at him, with a hint of a smile on his lips and a tone full of ridicule.

"President Xu, I didn't realize you were so knowledgeable about these eating methods. You know better than a professional waiter."

Xu Lei laughed out loud when he heard that.

He quickly waved his hands, his tone somewhat flattering, "No, Mr. Jiang, it's all because I want you to enjoy your meal. So I spent most of the day asking the chef in advance and writing down the instructions for each dish, just in case I forget something and spoil your fun."