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I’m a menu advisor chapter 4
Everything happened so fast that I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. At this time, John grabbed a broken wine bottle and forced me into a corner. He seemed like a different person, glaring at me with blood - shot eyes and grinding his teeth. "You... you poisoned my wife!" I cowered in the corner, not daring to move. Besides being shocked, I was also extremely scared. I timidly pleaded, "How could I poison your wife? We have no grudges..." Just then, I suddenly saw a sly glint in John's eyes. I…- 2.3 K • Completed
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I’m a menu advisor chapter 3
Suddenly, the situation at the banquet took a turn for the worse. I was about to go over and ask when Lisa's face distorted. Sweat was pouring down, and she looked extremely painful. Then, Lisa gritted her teeth and started to twitch. John reached out his hand in panic, about to support his wife, but Lisa's body fell forward. Her upper body hit the table, knocking over the bowls and dishes. Then John shouted, "Lisa!" This shout was like throwing a handful of salt into a boiling oil pan. Immediately, it…- 2.3 K • Completed
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I’m a menu advisor chapter 2
Since I became famous, the hotel's business has been getting better and better. Many people come to dine here because of my reputation, hoping that the "famous master" can personally recommend dishes for them. The hotel seized this opportunity and launched many new dishes. One of them, "Cheese - fried Shrimp," was specially developed by me and the head chef in the kitchen. John loves shrimp very much. It's said that his wife is also crazy about shrimp. Their 20th wedding anniversary is on the 18th of next…- 2.3 K • Completed
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I’m a menu advisor chapter 1
I Met a Wealthy Boss I'm a "menu advisor." The four - star hotel where I work mainly serves Cantonese cuisine. Shrimp is our specialty, attracting numerous diners. One day, I was taking a break in an empty small lounge in the hotel when a middle - aged man in his forties came to me. He smiled and said, "I heard you're the most famous menu advisor here... I often entertain guests because of my business, and I've wasted a lot of money before." Saying this, he took out a business card and handed it to…- 2.3 K • Completed
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I’m a menu advisor
Ever wondered what it’s like to be at the center of a high – stakes drama in the culinary world? Our protagonist, a talented “menu advisor” at a four – star Cantonese cuisine hotel, is about to have their life turned upside down. First, they impress a wealthy electrical appliance store owner, John Smith, by saving him a fortune on his banquet menus. The rewards roll in, and they become a star in the industry. But when it comes to John’s 20th wedding anniversary banquet, a seemingly delicious dish of “Cheese – fried Shrimp” sets off a chain of events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. What dark secrets are about to be unearthed? Read on to find out!- 756 • 2025/06/24
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- Lily said confidently, "You go to other houses right away and do the same thing. Remember, don't tell them that someone has already agreed to vote for you. Just say you have no votes at all and see if they pity you." David didn't understand, "You mean..." Lily smiled and said, "This is called taking advantage of the chaos. Make them think that you'll only get their vote and it won't affect the overall situation. Think about it. If everyone thinks like this..." David slapped his forehead and…
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- Who wouldn't want to have such a capable relative? Smoking the cigarettes, the villagers thought that compared with David, Jack had money and power. So, when Tom later mentioned the village - wide election to choose a son - in - law, everyone said that such a capable son - in - law was hard to find. They all said they would choose Jack, thinking that they could also benefit from this relationship. The news that Tom was leading Jack to canvass votes soon reached Lily's ears. Lily never expected this and…
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- That evening, the whole family was sitting together. Tom happily told them the good news, saying, "Our Lily is so lucky. Mayor Johnson's son, Jack, has taken a fancy to her." Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Lily suddenly stood up and said, "I don't agree! That Jack was writing love letters to female classmates when he was in the first grade of junior high. I'd rather die than marry him. Either I don't marry at all, or I'll marry David!" David is the son of the Johnson family, the outsider family in the…
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- Springfield is a small village at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. There are about thirty households in total. Except for the Johnson family, an outsider family, everyone else has the surname Smith. They are all related to each other, and the whole village is like a big family. Tom Smith is not only the village head but also the eldest in terms of seniority. He has absolute authority in the village. A few days ago, Tom went to the town for a meeting. During the break, Mayor Johnson pulled him aside and…
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- In the idyllic village of Springfield at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, a whirlwind of drama is about to unfold. Village head Tom Smith, enticed by the prospect of an advantageous alliance, decides his daughter Lily should marry Mayor Johnson’s son, Jack. But Lily has her heart set on David, the son of an outsider family. When a family vote goes against her, she boldly proposes a village – wide election. As Jack arrives with gifts to canvass votes, it seems victory is his. Can David, with no money or influence, possibly turn the tables? And what unexpected twists await in this high – stakes battle for love and democracy?
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