Chapter 70 Hope to be adopted

Chapter 70 Hope to be adopted

Xu Guokun interrupted, "Is the source of the ingredients reliable? Has the quality ever been substandard?"

The cook nodded and said, "The ingredients we purchase are strictly selected, and the quality is absolutely guaranteed. In addition, we have someone responsible for checking the ingredients every day to ensure food safety."

Hu Jiahong asked again: "Are there any special requirements for cooking?"

The cook smiled and replied, "Of course. The chefs in our cafeteria are all selected and trained, and have superb cooking skills. We have developed a variety of menus based on the students' tastes and nutritional needs, striving to ensure that the students eat well and are full."

Xu Guokun asked curiously: "What about the distribution phase? How to ensure that every student can eat hot meals?"

The cook explained: "We distribute meals in batches at different times. Each student's plate is prepared in advance, and we will distribute hot meals to students within the specified time. This ensures the temperature of the meals and avoids crowding."

Hu Jiahong nodded and praised: "Your work is very meticulous and deserves praise. However, I want to know, what is the operating cost of the canteen?"

The cook did some calculations and replied, "The operating costs of the canteen mainly include food costs, labor costs, and fuel costs. It costs about one hundred taels of silver per month."

Xu Guokun asked in surprise: "One hundred taels of silver? How much is the student's meal fee?"

The cook replied, "The food fee for each student is five taels of silver per month, including breakfast, lunch and dinner."

Hu Jiahong calculated and said, "In this way, the canteen still has a lot of profit margins. Have you ever considered reducing costs and increasing profits?"

The cook hesitated for a moment and said, "In fact, we have been working hard to reduce costs, such as optimizing menus and reducing waste. But the operating costs of the canteen are already very low, and further reducing costs may affect the quality of the food."

Xu Guokun nodded to show his understanding, and then asked: "What about the hygiene conditions in the cafeteria?"

The cook said proudly: "The hygiene of our canteen is very good. We clean and disinfect the canteen every day to ensure a clean and hygienic dining environment."

Hu Jiahong said with satisfaction: "Very good, it seems that you have done a good job. However, I still want to know how satisfied the students are with the cafeteria?"

The cook replied: "Most students are very satisfied with the canteen. They think the food tastes good and the portions are large. But a few students think the food tastes monotonous and hope to have more dishes."

Xu Guokun suggested: "Then you can consider adding some dishes to meet the taste needs of different students."

The cook nodded and agreed: "We will try our best to meet the needs of the students and let them eat better in the Imperial College."

After the conversation, Xu Guokun and Hu Jiahong walked out of the cafeteria with a deeper understanding of the situation there.

Hu Jiahong said, "Cook, this is the end of our visit today. Thank you for your patience. We will report the situation we have learned to the warden of the prison, hoping that it will be helpful for the operation of the canteen."

The cook said, "Thank you for your courtesy, both students. I wish you success in your studies."

Xu Guokun and Hu Jiahong said goodbye to the cook and left the canteen. They walked along the corridor of the prison, thinking about how to improve the operation of the canteen.

Hu Jiahong said: "Guokun, I think that although there are some problems in the operation of the canteen, the cooks have done a good job. We just need to make some reasonable suggestions, and I believe that the operation of the canteen will be more perfect."

Xu Guokun nodded and said, "Yes, we can't expect the canteen to be perfect, but we can do our part to make it better. Next, we will start to organize today's research results and report to the head of the prison."

Xu Guokun and Hu Jiahong walked along the corridor, the lanterns on both sides of the corridor swaying slowly, reflecting on their faces, sometimes bright and sometimes dim. The Imperial College was quiet, the students had either gone back to their rooms to study or fallen asleep. In the night, the two of them looked particularly lonely.

"Jiahong, where do you think we should start?" Xu Guokun broke the long silence.

Hu Jiahong thought for a moment and replied: "I think the first thing to do is to improve the sanitary conditions of the cafeteria. I have observed that the sanitary conditions in the cafeteria are not ideal, which is harmful to the health of students. Moreover, a clean and tidy cafeteria can also make students more appetizing."

Xu Guokun agreed and nodded, "You are right. I will take this as my first suggestion. Secondly, I think the cafeteria should have a wider variety of dishes. It can't always have the same few dishes. If it lasts for a long time, students will get bored."

As they discussed, the two walked to the Imperial College's library, where they decided to organize today's research results.

Inside the library, the lights were dim and it was quiet. They found a clean table, sat down and started to sort out the materials.

"Guokun, look at this. I think this can be part of our proposal." Hu Jiahong handed Xu Guokun a note.

Xu Guokun took the note, which read: "Increase the variety of canteen dishes, introduce local specialties, and let students taste food from different regions."

“Well, this is a good suggestion. We can also suggest that the canteen hold food festivals regularly to allow students to participate in the process of making food. This will not only increase their enjoyment of life, but also improve their satisfaction with the canteen.” Xu Guokun added.

The two of them talked back and forth, listing their suggestions one by one. At this time, the door of the library was gently pushed open, and an old man walked in.

"Xu Guokun, Hu Jiahong, you are here." The old man greeted with a smile.

Xu Guokun and Hu Jiahong looked up and saw that it was Dr. Qian.

"Dr. Qian, you are here." The two men stood up and saluted to Dr. Qian.

Dr. Qian walked over to them, looked at the information on the table, and asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

Xu Guokun briefly talked about their research today and the suggestions they put forward.

After listening to this, Dr. Qian nodded and praised: "You have done a great job. Your concern for the operation of the Imperial College cafeteria shows your sense of responsibility. I will convey your suggestions to the chief priests, and I hope they can adopt them."

After hearing this, Xu Guokun and Hu Jiahong showed happy smiles on their faces.

"Thank you, Dr. Qian. We will continue to work hard and contribute our efforts to improving the canteen operations of the Imperial College," said Hu Jiahong.

Dr. Qian smiled and said, "You are all good kids, I am very pleased. However, you should also pay attention that improving the canteen operation is not a matter of one day or one night, you need patience and perseverance."

Xu Guokun and Hu Jiahong answered in unison, "We understand, Dr. Qian."

Under the guidance of Dr. Qian, they continued to organize and refine the recommendations.