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Chapter 23 third quarter

After confirming the new products to be launched by each store, only the handling and venue layout on the day of the event still need to be negotiated. In the conference room of the Ashiya branch of Seito Department Store, Minister Takaoka was looking through the activity report with photos of new products when he looked up at Muto with a smile on his face. "You did a great job and found a lot of delicious desserts! This is even more exciting than the carnival held at the Ashiya branch, very good!" "Thank you, Minister, for your compliment." "Oh! To be honest, I didn't expect you to do such a good job, although Miss Ogata also helped."

In fact, up to now, most of them still rely on Reiko's judgment——Muto really thinks so, but he just works hard.But Lizi's keen taste and taste are really not covered. That evening, in order to thank Reiko for her help, Muto took the initiative to invite Reiko to have dinner together.Although I say thank you, but because I don't know if the project will be successful, I just went to the izakaya to have a full meal. After the two toasted their beers, Reiko began to eat the delicious-looking potato stew.Not just desserts, Reiko can eat anything with relish in the food in front of her, it seems that she must really like the feeling of enjoying food.

Reiko cut open cabbage rolls with chopsticks, and asked Muto: "Mr. Muto, do you really think the new product of 'Goldfinch' is good?" "Why are you asking that now?" "Because you still look disapproving." "I can't say I don't think so... I just don't understand." "not understand?" "Well, it's the 'White Irish'. How should I put it? I just can't get used to the taste." "Do you still think 'Cold Obella' is more delicious?" "I think 'Cold O'Barrah' is really delicious, even my sweet tooth will be charmed, the bright character is amazing."

"You don't feel that way about 'White Ireland'?" "Maybe I'm saying it too much... But, this dessert confuses me. I don't know what to say, doesn't Ms. Ogata feel that way?" "I love 'White Ireland' so much!" "What do you like about it?" "It's the feeling Mr. Muto said!" "Huh? Is that feeling of being clueless also an advantage of dessert?" "I think 'Cold O'Barrah' captures the personality of the chef, while 'White Ireland' fully responds to the mood of the guest."

"Respond to..." "For those who like heavy flavors, 'Cold Obella' should be more pleasing. But I think 'White Ireland' is not inferior. No matter the appeal or style, it is more attentive than the first try. The fruits of this effort should be recognized." "Is that right……?" I was looking forward to the dessert made by Xia Zhi, but the result didn't seem to meet my expectations - this was undoubtedly a blow to Muto. It seems that I really lack taste in desserts. Mingming Reiko praised this dessert, but I can't understand it at all... Is it really because of lack of taste in desserts?

Lizi added: "You have a high acceptance rate for 'black tea' and 'fruit', right?" "yes!" "That's good! Isn't it?" "I always feel that I don't understand one thing, and I am really reconciled." Muto thought, it would be great if he could clearly say "dislike"!Just like macarons are like dessert bombs, Muto vowed never to touch them again. Not so with "White Ireland". Muto also understands the complexity of this dessert. Because the taste of Bailishi's liqueur itself is very complex, not to mention that it is based on whiskey, seasoned with cream, cocoa, vanilla and coffee, etc., which gently locks the taste of milk. Xia Zhi also added Cinnamon for flavor.The chocolate panna cotta at the bottom of the container is also a big accent and is indeed a well-crafted item.

Reiko was able to taste the result of everything being in harmony, but she couldn't—this made Muto very annoyed.Although this is the difference between someone who enjoys eating any dessert and someone who avoids it, it is still frustrating and hard to let go. "If I don't stick to white, I should be able to taste why." Muto murmured. "Maybe it would be more pleasing if instead of Bailey's it was just plain chocolate panna cotta." "Yeah! Maybe Cocoa tastes good too, but the impression is not so strong." "Yes……" "If you can figure out which flavors you don't like—I think it's also a good thing."

"what?" "Mr. Muto, you have to figure out what you like before you can understand desserts... Didn't you be insensitive to any desserts before? Now you can distinguish the difference, and you have improved a lot!" "yes." "Although the general trend is set now, if you still care about it, do you want to talk to Ms. Morisawa? As long as the main appeal is not changed, Minister Takaoka should not say anything! After all, before the official sale, repeated fine-tuning is a profession. The conscience of the pastry chef. And for the desserts that we fully agree with, even if we only sell one more dessert, we must try our best to promote it. We can't solve the problem by just thinking about it... Even if we don't mention the change, we will talk to Ms. Morisawa A chat might clear up any doubts in your mind."

Reiko's words sound reasonable.Muto decides to ask Xia Zhi to meet again.But that being said, if it wasn't for complaining about the new products, there really wouldn't be an excuse to meet. Then pretend to visit the store by chance, and invite Xiaori to have a light meal as if nothing happened... Muto thought. Pastry chefs are busy all day and leave work very late.It is also impossible to have an afternoon tea together at three o'clock in the afternoon, after all, they are usually so busy that they don't even have time to enjoy dinner. The problem is, it's not appropriate to meet up on vacation.

Muto thought to himself, should we have dinner together at noon?Between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. is the time for the "Goldfinch" staff to have lunch in turn. Use this time to visit temporarily, and then think about how to make an appointment depending on Xia Zhi's situation at the time.Should work, right? Muto checked what restaurants were near "Goldfinch", picked a suitable one, and then went to "Goldfinch". Muto boarded the slope leading to the "Goldfinch", and at the same time he saw the door of the store, he saw Xiaori open the door and step out of the store.She changed into civilian clothes.Looks like it's time to go out to eat.

Muto quickened his pace, and when he was about to say hello, he saw a tall man walking towards Xia Zhi.Muto stopped walking reflexively. When Xia Zhi noticed the man approaching, her expression brightened instantly, and even Muto, who was still some distance away from her, could feel the joy emanating from her. Muto stood dumbfounded as if frozen. Xia Zhi and the man walked up the slope with their backs to Muto.Muto remembered that there was a restaurant a few steps ahead. Muto did not follow, but secretly prayed that Xia Zhi would turn around suddenly, thinking nervously: "This is not good!", "If this continues, she will leave", "If she turns around and sees me, I will What expression is better to show..." Soon, Xia Zhi suddenly turned around as if thinking of something, and suddenly found Muto. Xia Zhi seemed to be saying hello to Muto, and walked downhill with the accompanying men towards Muto. Seeing this, Muto almost cried out.Oh, no need to come over here to say hello! Muto, who missed the opportunity to leave, could only stand there with a stiff smile. Xia Zhi walked up to Muto and asked seriously, "Is there something unexpected about the dessert carnival? If there is any problem, I will try to solve it right away." "No, that's not the case... I just came here and wanted to stop by your store to have a look..." Muto glanced at the man next to Xia Zhi, and she quickly introduced him. "This is Mr. Kyoya Ichikawa, a pastry chef who worked at 'Goldfinch' before. He is scheduled to open a shop in Kansai soon." "Nice meeting, hello!" Ichikawa Kyouya showed a hearty smile and nodded to Muto. "Ms. Morisawa mentioned the dessert carnival to me. Although I'm not an employee of 'Goldfinch' now, maybe we will have a chance to cooperate someday. Please give me your advice." Muto thought to himself that this person was really steady and polite.If it weren't for He Gong not being so familiar, Muto would definitely have a few casual greetings, and then handed out his business card. But the actual situation was that Muto nodded awkwardly in return, frantically fumbling through his pockets like a rookie at the workplace, finally finding his business card and handing it to Kyoya. Kyoya also took out his business card and handed it to Muto. "If you have any event planning in the future, please take care of it. It's just that my store is not large, and I can't cooperate with any major projects." "Although the scale is small, Mr. Ichikawa's craftsmanship is top-notch!" Xia Zhi said with a sense of joy that Muto had never heard before.But just like this, you can smell how much respect and affection she has for Kyoya, a professional pastry chef - Muto deeply felt it. "Ms. Morisawa said so, it will definitely be a very good shop!" Muto tried to express his kindness. "When the new store opens, I will definitely visit it, and please give me your advice." "Is Muto-san going to have lunch too?" Kyouya asked. "If you don't mind, would you like to have a light meal together?" Muto hesitated.Should I decline?Or should we take this opportunity to get to know someone like Ichikawa Kyouya well? The result is that the latter wins out.Muto thought, if he walked away alone like this, it would only make his heart more anxious and depressed. "Thank you, then I'll be polite." Kyouya and Natsuori nodded happily and walked up the slope.Muto looked at the backs of the two of them, and silently followed behind them.
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