Resumen del episodio 17 de The Epoch of Miyu
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A rowdy customer caused a major scene at the Purong Hotel's Chinese restaurant, shouting that the establishment had secretly replaced its head chef. He insisted that Jia Shikun’s "Yan Du Xian" (bamboo shoot and salted pork soup) was the only reason people visited and accused the hotel of trying to deceive its patrons.
Li Qiaoqi, the acting head chef, attempted to de-escalate the situation by inviting the man to offer constructive criticism, but he only responded with personal insults, calling her a "young girl" with a "pretty face but lousy skills" compared to the master. Xue Rui quickly stepped in to apologize on behalf of the hotel and offered to comp the man’s meal.
While the customer left in a huff, Xue Rui addressed the remaining diners, explaining that the new chef had carefully crafted a version of the dish that offered a unique flavor profile. He then invited everyone to taste the dish for free. Back in the kitchen, a frustrated Li Qiaoqi confronted Xue Rui, feeling that comping the meal was an insult to her hard work.
Xue Rui countered that the man was clearly a provocateur, and continuing to argue would have only escalated the public relations disaster. The situation worsened as the restaurant began receiving a wave of order cancellations. Across the street at Kuanli, Duan Aoxiang was orchestrating a sabotage campaign. He instructed Jia Shikun to use all necessary means to choke off the hotel’s supply of high-quality salted meat, intending to cripple Purong’s signature dish.
After reviewing the hotel’s plummeting online ratings and reading scathing reviews about the service and quality, Ji Feng made the difficult decision to temporarily close the Chinese restaurant for a full renovation and management overhaul. The news of the closure sent shockwaves through the staff, sparking fears that the entire hotel might be failing. Xu Miyu sought out Ji Feng to discuss the matter while collecting his dry cleaning.
She argued that the closure was unfair to Li Qiaoqi, who had been promoted only to be treated as a scapegoat for the restaurant’s failure. Ji Feng explained that the decision involved complex interests and the very survival of the hotel, noting the immense pressure he was under. However, he reassured Miyu that he had no intention of firing Li Qiaoqi, as her skills remained top-tier. Believing she had failed her colleagues, Li Qiaoqi prepared a resignation letter.
Xue Rui found her in the kitchen and presented a market analysis report from the past month. The data proved that under her leadership, the main dining hall’s occupancy had actually increased significantly. The overall decline was linked to banquet cancellations and personnel changes rather than her cooking. Realizing her talent was actually reflected in the numbers, Li Qiaoqi regained her confidence and decided to stay, vowing to find a new supplier for salted meat in the surrounding counties.
During a tense board meeting, Ji Feng proposed a five-million-yuan renovation plan to modernize the restaurant. The proposal met resistance; some directors worried about the high cost, while Wei Siyuan suggested that the focus should remain on the food rather than the decor. The tension peaked when Duan Aoxiang, acting as a board observer, revealed that he had opened a high-end fusion restaurant right across the street with Jia Shikun as the head chef.
Furthermore, he announced that he had poached the design firm Ji Feng intended to hire. Undeterred, Ji Feng issued a military pledge: he promised the restaurant would be profitable within one month of reopening or he would resign. The board approved the plan with a three-to-two vote. Xu Miyu, having overheard staff gossip about the stolen design firm, slipped the business card of an alternative designer, Tan Jiaming, into Ji Feng’s dry cleaning.
Ji Feng followed the lead and met with Tan and his son, Daniel. They brainstormed a "New Chinese" aesthetic, focusing on minimalist designs with lattice-style private rooms in the lobby to provide privacy without sacrificing the view. Daniel, who specialized in exhibitions, suggested using pendant lights over the tables to focus softer light on the food, enhancing the dining experience. Ji Feng was impressed by their meticulous and modern approach.
Meanwhile, Xu Miyu had to coordinate a high-profile filming session for the celebrity Qiao Feifei. Despite Miyu's attempts to organize the details the night before, Qiao Feifei’s stylist, Dai Wei, was dismissive and uncooperative. On the morning of the shoot, chaos ensued at the VIP entrance as fans and media gathered. Dai Wei was late and became defensive when Miyu tried to hurry him, blaming the hotel for the lack of preparation.
While Qiao Feifei was delayed upstairs struggling with her wardrobe requirements, another celebrity, Li Bingyan, stepped out of the hotel with her boyfriend. Although Xu Miyu had warned Li Bingyan about the filming schedule to help her avoid the crowds, the waiting media spotted Li Bingyan first. Seeing a potential scoop on a secret relationship, the reporters immediately swarmed her, leaving the planned event for Qiao Feifei in total disarray.
