Among the well-known chefs in Juxian City, Zhu Dachang's social circle was naturally very lively, but it couldn't compare to Zidan's.
It took him nearly ten minutes, sending group messages, private chats, and even making a few phone calls, before he finally managed to gather 388 likes, thus earning himself a steaming pot of Dragon Liver Phoenix Marrow Soup.
"Slurp! Slurp! Gulp! Gulp—"
Watching Zhu Dachang's exaggerated, completely engrossed eating, Li Xin, who had been hesitant, finally broke down. With a slight gritting of his teeth, he recorded a short video and posted it to his Moments. He even ingeniously searched online for a poem and modified it:
"This soup exists only in heaven, how often can it be tasted on earth—a declaration of love for the signature dish, Dragon Liver Phoenix Marrow Soup, newly launched by Partridge Sky!"
Embarrassingly, the popularity of his Moments couldn't compare to Zidan's or Zhu Dachang's. After Zidan and Zhu Dachang each finished two more pots of Dragon Liver Phoenix Marrow Soup, his Moments barely reached a hundred likes. The only comment was from his niece, Li Bingxue, who mused:
"Uncle, aren't you the new marketing director for Caicaizi Sushi? Why are you promoting Partridge Sky?"
Reminded by Li Bingxue, Li Xin, who was at his wit's end, suddenly had an idea. He directly entered the employee group chat for Caicaizi Sushi and called out:
"My first post in Moments needs likes."
Although he wasn't well-liked, he was, after all, the marketing director of Caicaizi Sushi, and his words carried considerable weight. In less than two minutes, the 388 likes were collected. However, one of those likes was from Su Shan, Ye Jinhuan's assistant, who also specifically commented:
"Hacked???"
But Li Xin paid no mind. He relentlessly urged Song Yan to arrange for a waiter to bring the Dragon Liver Phoenix Marrow Soup to the table. Then, he unhinged his jaw and heartily feasted until his already round belly was completely distended. He finally began to feel a growing sense of dread, cold sweat beading on his forehead, his heart suddenly racing.
Zhu Dachang clearly felt the same way.
The two exchanged a brief glance and then, as if by prearrangement, wiped their mouths and stood up. They clearly intended to return and deal with the aftermath, especially to avoid Chen Xiao and quickly delete their like-gathering Moments posts.
However, they had only just lifted the curtain to their private room when they saw Su Shan leading over a dozen reporters, making a grand entrance through the main door of Partridge Sky. They were instantly dumbfounded.
Like thieves caught red-handed, Zhu Dachang immediately hid behind Li Xin. Li Xin, trembling, forced a smile:
"Manager Su... Manager Su, why... why are you here?"
Su Shan was in her early forties, with faint crow's feet at the corners of her eyes, but she was very fashionably dressed and meticulously made up. Coupled with her fair skin, beautiful features, and tall, long legs, she exuded a mature, commanding aura.
Not only that, but she was also a blonde, blue-eyed mixed-race beauty. Standing on a pair of sky-high heels, she exuded an exotic charm entirely different from that of Eastern beauties. The lecherous Li Xin, subconsciously lowering his gaze, couldn't help but steal a glance at her beautiful legs.
Glaring angrily at Li Xin and Zhu Dachang, she said in exasperation:
"Of course, I'm here to taste the Dragon Liver Phoenix Marrow Soup, aren't I? Otherwise, it would be a disservice to the great recommendation from President Li!"
The appearance of Su Shan and the reporters had already alerted the quiet Partridge Sky. As her words fell, Song Yan immediately lifted the curtain and walked out of the private room where Chen Xiao and Zidan were:
"The space upstairs is larger and more convenient for our reporter friends to work. Please, follow me!"
"No need for such trouble, just serve the dishes directly!"
Su Shan didn't play by the rules. As she spoke, she directly led the reporters into the private room behind Song Yan.
Casually noticing the unfamiliar faces of Chen Xiao and Zidan, she said unceremoniously:
"The two of you, please move to another place. This area has been temporarily booked by reporters from various media outlets in Juxian City."
Zidan, due to her special identity, feared being exposed to the public the most. She immediately became anxious, subconsciously lowering her head to avoid the cameras as she quickly got up to leave. As she reached the doorway, she realized Chen Xiao was still sitting there calmly and couldn't help but turn back with a pained expression, urging him:
"Let's go..."
But before she could finish speaking, Song Yan suddenly grabbed her hand:
"Sister Zidan, you and Doctor Chen are both supreme guests of my Song family. Therefore, they should be the ones to leave!"
Saying this, Song Yan resolutely pointed an angry finger at Su Shan, her tone growing colder:
"If you and these reporter friends are truly here to taste the Dragon Liver Phoenix Marrow Soup, I welcome you with all my heart. But if you dare to offend my friends, don't blame me for turning hostile!"
The dozen or so reporters exchanged glances, their faces shrinking back in fear as they retreated from the private room, intimidated by Song Yan's powerful aura.
Su Shan frowned slightly, unable to help but size up Chen Xiao, who had been observing the scene with a cold gaze. Then, with a look of disdain, she mocked:
"Song Yan, this is the man you didn't hesitate to offend Young Master Tian for yesterday, right? He's quite handsome, but what good is just being handsome?"
Song Yan retorted proudly:
"If you don't need your eyes, you can donate them! Doctor Chen's medical skills are divine, and his culinary arts are heavenly. A hundred Ye Qingtian couldn't compare! Isn't it right for me to protect him?"