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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 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 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 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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- A matter of time? Norma sneered slightly. It seemed her husband wouldn't agree with her. She had to come up with another plan. Thinking of this, she reached out and hugged Arthur. "Don't be angry, dear. I'm just talking." Another morning, after breakfast, Arthur went to work, while Norma stayed at home. She was determined to try that magical button. If it really worked, why go to work? If it didn't, at most she'd be late and lose three dollars in salary. Norma opened the box, took out the key from…
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- The Price of Evil There was no reaction. Nothing magical happened. Norma threw the button into the trash can, quickly changed her clothes and went to work. In the evening, when Norma got home and was frying pork chops in the pan, the phone rang suddenly. "Is this Mrs. Lewis? This is Lenox Hospital in New York. Your husband was pushed in front of a train by the crowded passengers on the subway on his way home from work. The train hadn't stopped yet... We're very sorry. It was too late when he was…
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- The Devil's Temptation Early the next morning, Arthur went to work first. Before leaving home, Norma picked up the two pieces of the business card from the trash can and put them in her pocket. After lunch at the company, Norma found a deserted place and glued the business card back together. She couldn't believe what she was doing. Around 5 p.m., Norma finally dialed Stand's number. "I'm really curious, Mr. Stand." Stand's extremely pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone. "It's quite…
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- After some thought, Norma carefully placed this strange thing on the sofa and then went to the kitchen. At 8 o'clock, the doorbell rang. Norma immediately walked out of the kitchen. Her husband, Arthur, was sitting in the living room. He put down the newspaper and got up to answer the door, but Norma rushed ahead of him. Arthur looked at her in surprise. There stood a short man outside the door. His beady eyes emitted a deep, unfathomable blue glow. "Hello!" the man said. "I'm Mr. Stand." Norma sized…
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- Imagine coming home from work one day to find a mysterious package at your door. Inside is a box with a red button under a locked glass cover and a note saying a Mr. Stand will visit at 8 p.m. When Mr. Stand arrives, he makes an astonishing offer: press the button and get a hundred thousand dollars, but someone in the world will die. Norma and her husband are faced with this devilish temptation. As Norma grapples with the allure of easy money, will she resist or give in? And what unforeseen and tragic consequences await? Dive into this gripping tale to find out.
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