Dating in the Kitchen Episode 11 Recap
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Rice paper unfolded, ink applied. Chairwoman Zheng of the Zheng Hong Group was practicing calligraphy with a calm mind. Her demeanor was elegant, and her entire being exuded the steady composure gained after experiencing difficulties and hardships. What she held seemed not just a brush for writing characters, but a blueprint for guiding the nation. It was clear that this was a woman of great leadership.
Li Man entered from behind her; his capable attire made him look efficient and effective. Chairwoman Zheng asked him what had changed, what could possibly keep Lu Jin in this small city and not return to Switzerland. Li Man chose his words concisely, saying it was because of Gu Shengnan's cooking skills. He did not explicitly mention Lu Jin's feelings for Gu Shengnan, but the underlying meaning was clear to anyone, let alone a chairwoman who controlled a group.
She ordered Li Man to book the plane tickets; she was going to personally meet this female chef who fascinated Lu Jin. By the waterfront bamboo sounds in front of Songqiao No. 1 Villa, Chairwoman Zheng and President Lu chatted about the past. She recalled the potential partners she had introduced to Lu Jin before; they were either the shipping magnate's daughter or President Jiang's daughter.
Lu Jin said one was too spoiled and willful, and the other's personality was too strong, neither was suitable for getting along with him happily. But when Chairwoman Zheng said Gu Shengnan had the same personality, Lu Jin was overjoyed and immediately said their personalities complemented each other, a perfect match. The same personality trait, when found in different people, could make Lu Jin so double-standard.
Chairwoman Zheng set aside these distant matters and said she believed Li Man was very compatible with Lu Jin. But Lu Jin still found a reason to dismiss him. He thought he was too familiar with Li Man to become lovers, and even if they could become lovers, compared to Chairwoman Zheng, she would lose an effective assistant (in Li Man). On this matter, Lu Jin was quite considerate of his mother. Chairwoman Zheng didn't say more.
She just told Lu Jin to arrange a time to meet the legendary Gu Shengnan. Hearing about meeting the parents, Gu Shengnan wasn't as shocked as Xu Zhaodi and the old uncle. The two of them excitedly gave Gu Shengnan a lesson. From inside to out, clothing, makeup, hairstyling, everything was designed to make her appear close to Lu Jin's age, mature like a thirty-year-old intellectual woman. Even when shocked, maintain a calm expression; this is how one appears cultivated.
Speak softly and gently, and if insulted, smile and politely leave. After learning all these things, the next day Lu Jin came to the old uncle's studio door to pick her up. He was calling and looking for her, almost didn't recognize her. Eyelashes, lipstick, a little dress, high heels that twisted her ankle, a bothersome small bag. She sat across from Chairwoman Zheng, clearly a bit uncomfortable.
Whatever Chairwoman Zheng asked, Gu Shengnan answered gently with a smile, until Chairwoman Zheng asked the classic question, "How much will it take for you to leave my son?" Gu Shengnan truly didn't know how to respond. Although she liked money, Lu Jin couldn't be sold as money. Just then, Gu Shengnan remembered Xu Zhaodi's words and politely left. Worried that Gu Shengnan was discouraged, Lu Jin came to Gu Shengnan's small apartment in "Chenge Li" that night.
However, Gu Shengnan said she completely understood and even joked with Lu Jin, saying if she was really worth a lot, she might consider agreeing to that condition. Lu Jin pulled, wanting to leave, but Gu Shengnan used charm and pleading to make him stay. The hotel head chef selection officially began the next day. Sitting at the dining table were Manager Shen from the hotel, Cheng Ziqian, Li Man, and Chairwoman Zheng.
The sounds of work echoed in the back kitchen early. Fresh ingredients spread their fragrant aroma. Soon after, they were served to the leaders, each with its own flavor. Holding the evaluation forms, Li Man glanced at Gu Shengnan, marked it, and handed it to Manager Shen. After reading it, Manager Shen announced that Gu Shengnan was the new head chef for the dinner. All the chefs applauded her; some were willing, while others were not convinced.
Li Man looked at her and also applauded her, from the heart. On Gu Shengnan's first day off as head chef, the old chefs in the back kitchen started gossiping. It turned out the client from room 1123 was the big boss who was acquiring the hotel. Between Gu Shengnan and this 1123, what else didn't these gossiping people understand? As soon as she got off work, Gu Shengnan contacted Lu Jin via WeChat.
She was promoted today and wanted to treat Lu Jin to dinner. Lu Jin, dressed in a sharp suit, thought they would be having dinner alone. In the blink of an eye, Gu Shengnan brought him to her grandfather's outdoor food stall. Seven or eight tables were surrounded by relatives. Beer, drinks, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and the mingled atmosphere of everyday life. Her grandfather loudly announced to everyone that his precious granddaughter was the head chef of a five-star hotel.
Today is a happy day, everyone should enjoy themselves to the fullest. At the end of his speech, he also introduced Lu Jin, the hotel's owner. After the applause, just as Lu Jin was about to say something, he was interrupted by a young man who asked if they were boyfriend and girlfriend. Lu Jin answered the question and admitted it.
Her grandfather then told Gu Shengnan to go to other tables to toast, getting Gu Shengnan out of the way, and started asking about Lu Jin's age and health. President Lu, who had seen many important occasions, looked a bit flustered. After finally seeing off her grandfather, Gu Shengnan's great-aunt brought him medicinal wine. Lu Jin's face turned even greener.
