The overly formal opening left the whole family stunned.
However, Sheng Jiu reacted quickly: "Hello, that's me."
What Sheng Jiu heard next made her feel as if she had broken a cardinal rule.
Because the Industry and Commerce, Food Supervision Department, Fire Department and other departments came down together to inspect, and her Restaurant Sheng Ji was the first stop.
Sheng Jiu: ?
The fire inspection? Wasn't it just completed last month?
Sheng Jiu was puzzled, but still cooperatively replied that she was outside and would be back soon.
Eldest Aunt and the others were originally going back to the village, but upon hearing that something had happened to Sheng Jiu, they couldn't rest easy.
So, the whole family went back to Restaurant Sheng Ji together.
On the way, Sheng Jiu received a message from Boss Li, the owner of the shop next door.
[AAA Hot Braised Duck Products: I heard it was reported, Little Boss. You should be prepared. Do you have all the necessary permits and licenses?]
Sheng Jiu wasn't sure where the other party had heard the information, but she really had nothing to be ashamed of.
Except for the system.
However, the system said that all the ingredients were normal and there was no need to worry about being investigated.
Even if the ingredients come from another world, under normal testing, they will only have a higher and purer content of various elements, nothing else.
Those hidden effects belong to the realm of metaphysics.
An investigation wouldn't uncover anything.
Sheng Jiu thanked Boss Li first, then assured him that everything was fine on her end.
Back at the restaurant, a considerable crowd had gathered outside.
Even customers from the last two days were curiously asking, "Is the hygiene alright?"
"Are the ingredients legitimate?"
...
After answering their questions one by one, Sheng Jiu finally opened the roller shutter door.
Upon entering, the first impression was: cleanliness!
Sheng Jiu herself has high standards for hygiene, and since Ares was doing this for the first time, he wiped very diligently to show his sincerity.
Sheng Jiu even suspected that, following Ares's cleaning method, she would soon need to replace all the tables and chairs in her restaurant, otherwise the table covers would peel off three layers.
The food safety inspectors nodded involuntarily after seeing the cleanliness of the restaurant.
The initial impression of hygiene was acceptable.
The owners or employees of the neighboring shops squeezed in to take a look.
Embarrassed to squeeze in, after peeking through the doorway, one owner started scolding his employee: "Look how well they cleaned those tables, and look at yours?"
"You're all employees, how come there's such a big difference?"
"Oh right, that person doesn't even have employees, the little boss runs the whole business herself. She's so busy all day, yet she still manages to keep the place so clean. Look at you guys!"
...
Sheng Jiu: ...
Please stop stirring up trouble for me!
The kitchen is cleaner than the front.
Especially the various stainless steel countertops and kitchen utensils, all of which were polished to a shine!
After inspecting them, everyone nodded in satisfaction.
The food safety inspectors then inquired about the corresponding ingredients and checked the freezers and refrigerators.
Sheng Jiu cooperated very actively: "We have a habit of keeping samples of our dishes for 48 hours, so that we can trace the source if there are any problems."
"Most of the ingredients are delivered by the company, and I pick out a small portion myself at the market."
"All the seasonings are from well-known brands, and I have all the purchase receipts."
...
The second floor is a private area. Sheng Jiu explained that she used to store some durable vegetables there, but that's all gone now, she lives upstairs.
The upstairs and downstairs areas are a good dividing line. After hearing this, everyone respected Sheng Jiu's decision and didn't go upstairs to check further.
After a thorough inspection, the business registration and fire safety procedures were found to be in order. There was even a mini fire station between Sheng Jiu and the neighboring shop.
Food hygiene and environmental protection were also in order.
After the inspection, the staff went to the shop next door.
Boss Li: ...
Ah this, so, aren't they only supposed to check the neighbor's restaurant?
Luckily, he's usually quite meticulous about hygiene.
So, he's not worried about a surprise inspection.
However, it's hard to say about the other shops besides Boss Li.
Looking at it now…
Huh?
They're not just checking Restaurant Sheng Ji?
They're checking them too?
Oh my god!
Hurry home and clean up!
The crowd quickly dispersed, and many onlookers, upon hearing the news that the inspection had been passed, eagerly asked, "Little Boss, what time do you open?"
"Little Boss, what dishes are served today?"
"Little Boss, can you start cooking now?"
...
Sheng Jiu tidied up briefly and replied with a smile, "Sorry, I have things to do during the day. I'll be open in the evening. Today we're having Yu Xiang Shredded Pork Rice Bowls."
The customers were a little disappointed to hear that Sheng Jiu had something to do and wouldn't be open until the evening.
However, thinking that it would be nice to be able to eat there in the evening, everyone quickly cheered themselves up and went back to their own business.
After everyone left, Sheng Jiu gestured to the others, "Let's go home first."
Eldest Aunt hesitated several times, wanting to say something but ultimately holding back.
After getting in the car, Eldest Aunt sat directly in Sheng Jiu's small van and immediately started cursing: "These snobbish, jealous people, damn it, idiots,...&%##%..."
After her eldest aunt recovered, she regained much of her energy and spirits, even when she scolded someone, her voice was full of vigor.
Sheng Jiu thought: Ah, this nourishing liquid is really useful!
However, she still hasn't obtained the corresponding ginseng.
She needs to work harder!
The eldest aunt was panting with anger as she finished her rant: "Those people just wanted to bully you because you're a young girl running a restaurant. They failed and now they're probably dead from anger somewhere. Bah! What kind of people are they!"
The eldest aunt got angrier and angrier as she spoke: "No, I have to find you an assistant. You're already too busy to manage on your own. When your grandfather was alive, he always had someone help him."
Sheng Jiu didn't want her eldest aunt to worry about these things, so she slowed down the car and said gently, "Eldest Aunt, don't worry, I've already found a part time assistant. He's over 1.9 meters tall and could kill several little uncles with one punch."
The eldest aunt, who was about to offer advice, paused for a moment upon hearing this. After realizing what was happening, she looked at Sheng Jiu's expression and tentatively asked, "Your boyfriend?"
Sheng Jiu: ?
No, Eldest Aunt, don't tell ghost stories!
Sheng Jiu repeatedly denied it. After observing her for a while and realizing it probably wasn't true, her eldest aunt breathed a sigh of relief: "While it's good to be strong and healthy, but he can't be too strong. If he was to argue with you and start a fight, even your eldest uncle and brother working together probably wouldn't be able to beat him. Too tall won't do, we need to find someone of a similar height. Too short won't do either, you'll look like you're carrying a bag when you go out, which would be embarrassing..."
Once this topic started, Eldest Aunt couldn't control herself and wouldn't stop.
Sheng Jiu let her talk.
And so, Eldest Aunt really did talk the whole way.
Sheng Jiu's hometown was in a village, the kind that was right next to the town, about ten minutes walk to the town center.
It wasn't far from the city either, a little over an hour's drive.
Eldest Aunt's mouth never stopped in the car.
After getting off the car and encountering familiar villagers, she couldn't contain herself any longer: "Let me tell you, that little bastard Sheng Wen Zong, he's a real scoundrel..."
Sheng Jiu: ...
Great, she didn't need to put in any more effort, her little uncle could become infamous in the village too.