Chapter 24 first quarter

This is an Italian restaurant.As soon as you walk in, you will be greeted by the aroma of tomato sauce and mint leaves accompanied by the aroma of bread. Because it happened to be during the lunch break, the restaurant was filled with the sound of conversations and collisions of tableware.The waiters shuttled quickly, busy ordering, serving, and serving. Muto and his party were taken to seats for four people.After a while, the three-point lunch was delivered. While Natsuori was eating salad and pasta, she asked Muto how the preparations for the event were going, and Kyoya was talking about working at "Goldfinch".

With a smile on his face, Muto agreed, observing Kyouya silently. Gong Ye has always been calm and generous, and he will not interrupt to talk about things unrelated to work, and he doesn't mention much about opening his own shop. Before Muto came in to eat, he had noticed that Kyouya was a very special existence to Xia Zhi.Maybe it's because Kyoya's generous attitude is different from ordinary pastry chefs, so Muto couldn't help but think of Chef Hokuno who made "Cold Obella". People who are proud of their work and full of confidence are the most dazzling, and their demeanor is enough to fascinate those around them, let alone colleagues.Therefore, it is only natural that Xia Zhi, as a junior, holds great respect for Kyouya, and it is not surprising that she even has other emotions.

No, wait. Muto tried to brush away his wild assumptions.Even if there is affection in her respect for him, what does Gong Ye think of Xia Zhi?Maybe he has other crushes.As he lives in Tokyo for a long time, he probably already has a partner in Tokyo, and at his age, it is normal to have two or three girlfriends. If so, I should still have a chance. Because she still has to work in the afternoon, Xia Zhi can't go out for too long.Seeing that she finished her meal quickly, she said to Muto Kazuya, "I'm sorry, I'll take a step first." Then she got up immediately. "Mr. Muto, please take it easy, and Mr. Ichikawa too."

"Thank you." Gong Ye replied. "During the Dessert Carnival, let's go to the West Palace Garden again." "Okay! I also want to eat desserts from other stores, so I'm looking forward to it!" After Xia Zhi put a thousand-yuan note under the receipt, she smiled and left first. After Xia Zhi left, Gong also took the initiative to chat. "How is Miss Morisawa doing? Because I only knew her when she was an intern, so I am looking forward to the new product made by her this time." "what?" "When I was in 'Goldfinch', it happened to be Miss Morisawa's first year. 'Goldfinch' will let newcomers assist in the work of stores and cafes for a year."

"Is this also the job of a pastry chef?" "Yes, it is very important to study." "Then when you worked with Ms. Morisawa, didn't you eat desserts made by her?" "I have eaten it in private discussions... She is a very serious person, and she has long understood the difference between 'making dessert techniques' and 'creating desserts that satisfy customers'. However, the world's most There is nothing more terrifying than knowing but not being able to do it." The waiter brought the espresso.Gong also added some sugar and stirred it with a spoon. "Mr. Muto, what do you think of the dessert made by Ms. Morisawa this time?"

"I feel good." "Not bad? Isn't it 'delicious'?" "Sorry, I'm actually afraid of eating sweets..." In fact, it doesn't matter if you don't say this kind of thing, but Muto still said it because he wanted to see Kyoya's reaction. A pastry chef who is full of confidence in himself will show his impatience when facing someone who can't understand desserts?How would he treat each other at this moment?Is it pity or disdain?Or is it trying to persuade?From this we can see Kyoya's true nature. Gong also listened with great interest to Muto's explanation of why he had no choice but to accept the event, and how he still couldn't understand the desserts.Muto was very curious: Kyouya, why can he listen to this kind of thing with great interest?

Kyouya didn't show any sympathy for Muto, nor did he have the feeling of ridicule, but said calmly: "This task was a great experience for Ms. Morisawa. If you want to continue your career as a pastry chef, sooner or later you have to face the matter of 'how to consider the mood of the guests when making desserts'. This is absolutely important It is a great happiness for her to meet Muto-san for the first time.” "yes?" "For Mr. Muto, this time is also a new challenge. I think this kind of collocation is very good. The result of complementing each other will definitely create something good."

"Mr. Ichikawa is Ms. Morisawa's teacher?" "teacher?" "From your tone, I feel that you regard Ms. Morisawa as an apprentice or a student... You don't feel like seniors and juniors, and you don't feel like you are equal. In my opinion, it is more like a master-student relationship." "Ms. Morisawa's teacher should be Chef Urushitani of 'Goldfinch'. Because she works under Chef Urushitani." "I know this, but I see how Mr. Ichikawa and Ms. Morisawa get along—" "I don't intend to be someone else's teacher...but this kind of thing happened to me when I was young. After all, as a senior, I still have to look a little more imposing."

"So, you are just a simple colleague relationship?" "Yes, at least I think so." Gongya would never blurt out the words "Natsuori is an attractive woman to me", but human beings are liars. Sometimes will deliberately show very different emotions to others. Who dares to assert that Gong is not like this now?After all, people will not go with someone they are not interested in, let alone a mature man. Muto thought while tasting the bitter taste of coffee left on his tongue. When Natsuori stared at Kyouya, her eyes were so shining - Muto thought, how I wish those eyes were looking at me.What should I do to make her notice my existence?

Xia Zhi is very passionate about her work, so the best way is to get closer to each other through desserts.But I'm not Kyoya, and I don't know how to make desserts, so I have limited room to display. "Ms. Morisawa is a very good pastry chef." Muto said. "I personally hope that after the Dessert Carnival is over, she can be invited to participate in other projects. If this year's event is successful, it will be held next year, and it may become a routine event. Because the 'Dessert Palace' has no Hugh, in addition to being used as an event venue, it is also very suitable as a new product exhibition venue, so I would like to take this opportunity to let Ms. Morisawa try more new challenges. This time I made it to meet my personal requirements. If Without this layer of restraint, she will definitely be able to show her talents even more."

That's right, if the purpose is to help Xiaori, who is a pastry chef, continue to grow, Muto doesn't have to be satisfied with Xiaori's desserts.This is the biggest difference between Kyouya and Muto. ——Because Ichikawa Kyouya, who is also a pastry chef, should not be able to accept values ​​that do not conform to what a professional should have.But I am different. I measure things by their commercial value. I know what to do to sell them. How to promote Xia Zhi as a "star dessert chef" and vigorously promote it to the world.As long as a perfect plan is drawn up, with Westford's signboard behind it, it can be promoted with all its strength. Muto couldn't help but get excited when he thought of the sense of accomplishment of having his talents shown in the world.Muto felt that based on this alone, he was better than Kyouya, and could give Xia Zhi more powerful assistance. But at this moment, the rational part of Muto suddenly called out to him. --Hey!Is it really?Are you really thinking about this daydreaming thing?Is Morisawa Natsuori the kind of person who will be happy just because you do it?If she is so serious, will she readily accept such a thing? In Muto's mind, Xia Zhi's confused face and lowered eyes appeared, which was very different from Muto's one-sided enthusiasm. ——I’m satisfied as long as I make desserts that bring happiness to customers.So, for your kindness, I actually... Muto seemed to hear Xiaori's gentle voice.With hot hair, Muto's heart shrank rapidly like a leaking balloon. Even so, Muto still didn't want to give up.There should be some other way, right?As I know nothing about desserts, there should be other ways to fully express my respect and affection for her, right? Gong also spoke quietly. "The pastry chef is not an idol star. It is far more important to let the world know the desserts you make and the existence of the shop than to be famous. As a professional pastry chef, I have no other luxury. To put it to the extreme, the pastry chef It’s better to be unknown. However, I’m also happy to see that pastry chefs who want to challenge new things can have more opportunities to create new desserts with their own hands and watch their desserts become popular-this is a great thing for pastry chefs , is definitely the happiest thing. If Mr. Muto can give Ms. Morisawa such an opportunity, I will support it with both hands, even if I have to bow my head and please." Kyouya did not ask Muto to give him a chance, but tried his best to fight for Morisawa Xiaori.The reason why he can do this shows that he is sincere to Xia Zhi. Perhaps it is precisely because the two are not in a relationship that this subtle emotion can tie their hearts tightly together.Or, the two of them have already sensed each other's intentions...? The two of them talked peacefully like this.After getting a general understanding of Kyoya's personality, Muto took the initiative to say, "It's time for me to go back to work." When Muto stood up from the chair, Kyouya also got up. "Me too." The two walked out of the store together, and after saying goodbye at the door of the store, they left separately.