I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 673 - 308: Everyone’s National Day Plans! How easy is it to make sugar-fried chestnuts? Just need hands! [Subscribe please]_2

Chapter 673: Chapter 308: Everyone’s National Day Plans! How easy is it to make sugar-fried chestnuts? Just need hands! [Subscribe please]_2

Starry Camp could still accommodate them; after all, setting up a few more tents would suffice.

However, they needed to limit the number of visitors. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have enough staff to keep up, and the excessive noise would spoil the serene experience of sleeping in tents.

Since Yinzhou was not an option, Director Chen turned her gaze northward.

During the National Day holiday, every scenic spot was packed. Rather than feeling like sardines in a can, it was better to find a wide-open space to really let loose.

So, she booked a seven-day trip to Hulunbuir.

They planned to ride horses and admire the autumn scenery of the grasslands.

If they were lucky, they might even encounter frost, which would make the scenery even more unique.

Then they would roast two sheep, letting all the broadcasters from the company experience the joy of eating roasted whole sheep on the grasslands.

Once Joyful Media decided to go, Xinda Commerce, which was closely affiliated with Joyful Media, also planned to join. Along with Yue Liyue and his roommates, a formidable travel contingent was officially formed.

With so many people, their food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation all needed careful planning.

Therefore, Director Chen, as the leader, naturally took on the responsibility.

Upon learning that everyone was planning a National Day trip, Zeng Xiaoqi was instantly envious.

"I’m so envious of you all! I still don’t know what I’m doing for National Day. Shu Baobao, do you have any good suggestions?"

Shu Yun said, "You could go back to your hometown. Didn’t Hometown Fried Noodles start a trend of people going home for the holidays? Why don’t you go back for a visit?"

"No way! Every time I go home, I get pressured about getting married. I want to be a career elite, not some kind of dating fiend going on thirty-two blind dates a day... Forget it. I’d rather just sleep in. When I wake up, I’ll come find you to mooch some food and drinks."

In the restaurant, Yue Liyue was dining with a few roommates when he saw the travel itinerary Chen Yan had posted in the group chat. He instantly felt an urge to don a Mongolian robe and gallop across the plains.

He glanced at his roommates and asked, "Are you guys really not planning to go? As my assistants, the three of you can go for free."

"We’re not going. We plan to catch up on our game boosting orders. The pay is doubled during the National Day holiday. Opportunities like this are rare, and we can’t miss it."

"That’s right. Making money is what’s important; travel doesn’t matter."

"Right now, all we want to do is make money. If we don’t earn more, we won’t be able to afford food from Lin Ji’s Food."

In the past, their parents and teachers had always urged them to work hard. Now, for the first time, they felt pressure from Lin Ji’s Food. If they didn’t earn enough money, they genuinely couldn’t afford to eat there.

Yue Liyue wasn’t having fried noodles today; instead, he had braised pork rice.

He scooped some rice with his spoon, his face etched with regret, "There are quite a few pretty, single women among the company’s admin staff, and a few of the new streamers too. I was thinking of introducing you, but oh well. Being single is fine too, I guess I won’t bother setting you up..."

He hadn’t even finished his sentence when his roommates, as if a switch had been flipped, started clamoring:

"Yue Bro, from now on, you’re my real brother!"

"For this trip, Yue Bro, even if it rains knives, I’ll carry your bags!"

"Yue Bro, just say the word if you need tea poured or water fetched from now on!"

Their income wasn’t low, but they were busy day and night. Their only social interaction happened during their meals at the restaurant. Consequently, forget dating; they barely had any opportunities to meet girls.

Although they could meet girls in games, there was a high probability it was just some guy pretending.

After all, they themselves used female avatars in games.

Every time they encountered a girl in a game speaking in a sweet, feminine voice, they couldn’t help but be reminded of their own online personas, and then... well, then nothing.

Around two in the afternoon, Lin Xu finished his work and came out of the kitchen with a cup of Sour Plum Soup. Just as he was about to take a break in a booth, he noticed Dou Wenjing and Zeng Xiaoqi sitting out in the dining area.

He asked curiously, "What’s up?"

Dou Wenjing nodded. "There’s a document that needs your signature."

Beside her, Zeng Xiaoqi couldn’t help but call her out, "Are you really here for a signature? I’m almost too embarrassed to expose you. The moment you heard about roasted chestnuts, you rushed over, terrified you wouldn’t get your share. How are you ever going to slim down like this? I’m genuinely worried for you..."

Zeng Xiaoqi had cleverly repurposed Dou Wenjing’s earlier pronouncements, blending them with the typical parental pressure about marriage, and thrown it right back at Director Dou.

Wow, roasting someone like that felt so good!

Lin Xu laughed when he heard this. "Wanting candied chestnuts? That’s easy. Chezai, go get a few pounds of chestnuts from Uncle Yu’s supermarket. I’ll roast them later."

Just this morning, Uncle Yu had mentioned while eating at the restaurant that he’d gotten a new batch of fresh chestnuts. This was a perfect opportunity to support his neighbor’s business.

A few pounds? How could a few pounds possibly be enough?

Zeng Xiaoqi said, "Maybe buy a bit more. Shu Yun said these are her absolute favorite; she can eat five pounds of them in one go without stopping!"

Hearing this, Dou Wenjing chimed in, "Right, right, Shu Yun did say that... Oh, by the way, since we’re making candied chestnuts, why not film the process? It would be perfect as pre-recorded content for National Day."

Although the restaurant wouldn’t close for National Day, the media company would be on holiday.

At that time, if Lin Xu wanted to film any videos, he’d have to manage it all himself.

So, while the staff were still available, it was best to film as much content as possible.

Lin Xu said, "Sure, have them come over. We’ll start preparing once they arrive... Chezai, get ten pounds of chestnuts this time. Remember to pick through them carefully and don’t get any bad ones."

Before roasting, any spoiled chestnuts needed to be removed; otherwise, the entire batch would acquire a sour taste during the cooking process.

Lin Xu rested in the booth for half an hour.

Half an hour later, the camera in the small kitchen was set up, the chestnuts had been purchased, and Lin Xu, having changed into a clean chef’s uniform and apron, began to cook.