A few minutes before nine on Monday morning, at the front desk of God's Kiss Restaurant, Chef Raphael gathered ten employees to announce the news.
Besides the front desk manager, barista, and bartender, there were seven waitstaff present, though usually only five were needed on duty.
"Caroline, Elsa, congratulations to you both. According to the envelope Lin left behind, you've been selected to be his assistants. You can now set off for Dieppe, and we wish you a safe journey."
Dais Caroline clasped her hands in front of her chest, exhaling a long sigh. Her eyes sparkled, and gratitude for Lin Chen overflowed in her heart.
Elsa, a newcomer who had been on the job for less than three months and hadn't even finished her training period, unable to independently serve guests, stared in disbelief, pointing at herself with wide, clear eyes.
"Me? Ah? Chef, is there some mistake?"
