Moreover, it was agreed beforehand that Yuzuru Hanyu would receive 30% of the shares, with the position of honorary store manager, and his daily job would be to act as a mascot.

Which mascot doesn't have merchandise?

Yu Shengnan looked at the four women in front of him and shook his head with a smile.

Unexpectedly, one day, he, Yu Sheng, the Succubus, the Angel, Nan, would also be reduced to selling his body. However, since it was rare for his girls to join forces to open a shop, he naturally had to support them.

Isn't it just selling one's body?

Come on, bring it on, don't hold back.

Just then, a capable-looking woman in her forties walked over carrying a tray. She was wearing a standard chef's uniform, but with a small chocolate-shaped brooch pinned to her collar.

“This is Chef Nakajima,” Akemi introduced. “He used to be a pastry chef at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris and was specially hired by Ms. Ayako.”

Chef Nakajima bowed slightly: "I have long admired Mr. Hanyu. The offer from Director Suzuki is truly irresistible."

She paused, then added, "Triple pay plus an apartment with a view of Tokyo Tower or something."

Yuzuru gave Ayako a mental thumbs up—as expected of the young lady of the Suzuki Group, her methods for poaching people were simple and brutal.

Money is something you can't buy except troubles.

The chef lifted the lid of the plate, revealing exquisitely crafted dumplings inside—the wrappers were an elegant chocolate color, with delicate lace trimming the edges, drizzled with pink sauce, and garnished with edible gold leaf.

"Wow..." Xiaolan's eyes widened in surprise, "This is completely different from the ones Yuanzi makes at home!"

Sonoko's homemade "chocolate dumplings" can be described as a culinary disaster—ordinary dumpling wrappers wrapped in melted chocolate, which, when cooked, resemble a pot of bizarre black lumps of coal. Of course, this is also related to her cooking skills.

The plate in front of me now is simply a work of art.

Chef Nakajima continued, "The dough is made with imported French cocoa powder, and the filling is a mixture of Belgian dark chocolate and homemade peanut butter, served with raspberry rose sauce."

"Please enjoy your meal." She put down her plate and added, "Miss Ayako specifically instructed that if Mr. Yuzuru is not satisfied, she can immediately replace him with another chef."

"...No need, this is fine." Yu Shengnan's lips curled slightly.

That's definitely Ayako's style. Having inherited the position of chairwoman of the Suzuki Group, Ayako Suzuki is increasingly showing the demeanor of her mother, Tomoko Suzuki, the business queen.

Speaking of Tomoko Suzuki, just a few days ago, this mother of Ayako and Sonoko, former chairman of the Suzuki Group, and head of the Suzuki family, invited Kusunoki Hanyu to visit her home.

The Suzuki Group is now an entity that is absolutely not to be trifled with among people of a certain level, because behind them stands a person that no one in the world dares to mess with, or rather, a superhuman.

Thanks to Hanyu Nan's name, the Suzuki family has been thriving these days.

Even Tomoko Suzuki herself felt that her family had gotten a great deal.

She only gave up her two daughters to get such a powerful son-in-law; it was truly the most profitable deal she had ever made in her life.

She turned down Ayako's marriage to Tomizawa Yuzo.

It was arguably her wisest decision.

She can even do it herself when necessary...

.........

Inside the shop, Yuzuru picked up a dumpling and took a bite under Sonoko's expectant gaze. Unexpectedly, the slightly bitter cocoa dough and the sweet filling formed a wonderful balance, and the sweet and sour raspberry sauce was the perfect finishing touch.

"...Delicious," he honestly commented.

Xiaolan tried one too, and her eyes lit up: "Really! The outer shell has a chocolate aroma but isn't too sweet, and the peanut butter filling adds a lot of texture!"

"Right, right!" Sonoko said proudly, hands on her hips. "I told you my chocolate dumpling idea was amazing! It just needed a little... uh..."

"Professionally improved," Chef Nakajima replied with a smile.

"Yes, yes! Professionally improved!" Sonoko slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "This must be our signature product! The name will be... 'Nannan-kun's Heart-Shaped Dumplings'!"

"Rejected," Yuzuru and Ai said in unison.

"I don't care! I want this name!" Sonoko slammed her hands on the table like a cat with its fur standing on end, making the cutlery clatter. "This is a testament to our love!"

Ai opened the menu expressionlessly: "'Chocolate Raspberry Golden Dumplings,' already printed."

"What?!" Sonoko snatched the menu, her eyes wide. "Who gave you permission to change the name without my permission! This doesn't reflect my love story with Nan at all!"

"It's a business consideration," Ai said expressionlessly. "Your name will mislead customers into thinking it's a limited edition for couples, causing us to lose at least 37.2% of our regular customers."

“I agree with Ai,” Ran raised her hand. “Besides… ‘Nan Nan-kun’s Love Dumplings’ sounds a bit…”

"What is it?" Sonoko narrowed her eyes dangerously.

"I feel a little embarrassed..." Xiaolan muttered softly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

As Yuu Nan watched the three girls arguing, a smile unconsciously crept onto his face. He noticed that Akemi subtly gave him a wink, and the two of them tacitly got up and left the table, leaving the three girls to continue their "friendly exchange."

"What do you think of that name, Mr. Yuzuru?" Akemi asked softly at the bar, skillfully mixing drinks.

"Well, how should I put it..." Yuzuru Nan took the special milk tea she handed him, the rim of which was decorated with a small chocolate horn. "It's just that I feel Sonoko's thought process is always so... unique."

He took a sip; the rich milky aroma and the subtle tea flavor blended perfectly, just the taste he liked.

Akemi covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes curving into crescents: "Sonoko's idea is indeed unique. However..."

The maid leaned closer, her faint lavender scent wafting towards Yuzuru's nose. "I think she's very cute, her feelings for Master Yuzuru."

Just as Yuzuru was about to respond, he was suddenly interrupted by a commotion.

Suddenly, Sonoko climbed onto the dining table, held up the menu, and loudly announced, "I've decided! It'll be called 'Kanen's Love Dumplings'! A combination of French, English, and Japanese—international!"

Ai crossed her arms and sneered, "Heh, I think the name 'Kusuna Ai's Love Dumpling' is not bad either."

Xiaolan quietly raised her hand: "'Nanlan's Love Dumplings' is also acceptable."

The three women had just formed an alliance against Yuzuru Nanagi, but their friendship crumbled instantly over a single name; their ship of friendship capsized in an instant.

Chef Nakajima stood to the side, his professional smile tinged with bewilderment, clearly not expecting to face such a scene on his first day of work.