Early in the morning, Liu Chunhua and Jiang Ruyi went to the store. Just after they finished their work, they saw a sneaky figure at the door.
Liu Chunhua took a closer look and found that it was the owner of Shilaixuan, known as Jin Yazi.
"Boss Jin, what's up?"
Liu Chunhua smiled, but Jin Yazi knew that the truth had been revealed, so he swaggered in and said, "Yes, there is something, Boss Liu, why don't we sit down and talk?"
"Okay, let's talk."
Liu Chunhua found a private room, had tea served, and got straight to the point, "Boss Jin, you have deep roots in this town, so there's no need to bother with my newly opened store. If word gets out about what happened yesterday, aren't you afraid that others will laugh at you for being narrow-minded?"
"Boss Liu, what are you talking about? Although your Jin Yu Man Tang is a new store, you have already attracted 80% of the customers since its opening. You can't just eat the meat while everyone else can't even drink the soup."
This was very thought-provoking. Liu Chunhua didn't ask who he was talking about. Instead, she smiled and said, "They are all legitimate businesses. I can't chase them away if customers want to come. Besides, everyone has a sense of novelty. There is still a long way to go. Shi Lai Xuan has been standing firm in the town for so many years. It's not like they don't understand this principle."
"Yes, I understand, but isn't there always a chance of something happening?" Jin Yazi's smile did not reach his eyes. He did not come here to chat. He tapped the table with his fingers, "Boss Liu, I know you have already found out that I had someone do what happened yesterday. Let's not beat around the bush. You are so ostentatious with your wealth. Do you want to have the best of both worlds?"
This question stumped Liu Chunhua. She opened a business, so naturally she hoped that the business would get better and better, but she didn't really want to eat alone. But if she said no, wouldn't it be tantamount to acknowledging that the other party could make demands on her?
"What does Boss Jin mean by this? Are you threatening me?"
"It's not a threat or not." Jin Yazi curled his lips. "The news that Boss Liu has Brother Wu's support spread throughout the town early this morning. Now everyone knows that there is someone behind you who can't be easily touched. But have you ever thought about why those troublemakers dared to reveal their identities as soon as they came up yesterday?"
Isn't it because you are confident?
As if he had seen through Liu Chunhua's thoughts, Boss Jin sneered and said, "To tell you the truth, those people yesterday were a special reminder for Boss Liu. If I really wanted to target you, Jin Yu Man Tang, I would not use such means."
Liu Chunhua felt cold all over. Was what happened yesterday just a reminder? She racked her brains to think of asking Brother Wu for help. If he did something outrageous again, how would she deal with it?
"Just tell me, what do you want to do?"
"It's very simple. Share your recipes, and we can make money together and enjoy happiness together."
"that's all?"
Liu Chunhua's tone suddenly became strange, but Boss Jin was unaware. He was confident that as long as Liu Chunhua was willing to tell him the recipe, he could replicate the exact same dish 100%.
“It’s that simple.”
"Then how can I be sure that you won't go back on your word after I give you the recipe? Or if Jin Yu Man Tang has any new dishes in the future, you, Boss Jin, will have to come and ask for a portion?"
"Liu Chunhua, you underestimate me too much. With your recipe, our chef will naturally research new dishes. You are not the only one who is innovative. I, Jin Yazi, am not as shameless as you think."
"Words are not enough. If Boss Jin is willing, you still have to write a written agreement."
Liu Chunhua would not believe him so easily, so she asked someone to bring her paper and pen.
After this period of practice, Liu Chunhua has gone from being illiterate to being able to write beautiful cursive script. She specially emphasized on the paper the cause and effect of the matter, as well as Boss Jin's promise after handing over the recipe.
"Okay, I'll sign it. But since Boss Liu is so particular about details, I have to make a request. I want my chef to go to your kitchen and teach them these dishes in person."
[How shameless...] Jiang Ruyi's eyes almost rolled up to the sky. What kind of good person would make such an absurd request?
But Liu Chunhua was not afraid, and even smiled, "Okay, send someone over, I promise to teach you until you learn it."
When Boss Jin heard this, he immediately went back to call people. Old Li and Jiang Zhize, who received the letter, hurried over.
"Mom, how can you agree to his request!"
"Yes, Chunhua, our business depends entirely on these dishes. If you teach others, we will be the ones who suffer in the end!"
"No." Liu Chunhua takes a long-term view. These dishes have been sold for a month. Whether they come to try something new or really like them, most people have eaten enough. It is time for them to introduce new dishes.
Moreover, no matter how shameless Boss Jin was, she was right in saying that if she ate the meat, she couldn't let others not even have the soup. Even if she didn't take out the recipe, everyone could still replicate it by secretly studying it for a while. It would be better for her to be generous and do a favor while shutting up those who were eyeing her greedily.
[My mom is awesome.] Jiang Ruyi was really impressed this time. She grabbed Liu Chunhua with her little hands and gave her a kiss on the face.
Liu Chunhua couldn't help laughing and said to Old Li, "Just leave it to me. I'll take care of the rest."
"Okay, I feel relieved with your words."
Old Li went back to the kitchen with his spoon. Jiang Zhize wanted to follow him, but Liu Chunhua stopped him, "Boss, wait a moment."
She fished out an invoice from a bicycle shop, "Mom knows you've always wanted to buy one, and the money has been paid. You can pick it up later."
"Mom, when did you buy it?"
Jiang Zhize was both surprised and happy, and didn't know what to do as he held the invoice.
Seeing him so happy, Liu Chunhua felt it was worth it. "I paid the money early in the morning. I originally wanted to wait until next month to buy it, but after what happened yesterday, I feel that no one knows when an accident will happen. I'd better satisfy you first."
"Thank you, mother. Don't worry, I will definitely work hard with Master Li!" Jiang Zhize was very happy. Before leaving, he remembered something, "Oh, mother, did Uncle Tiezhu encounter any problems? I saw that he has been listless since he came back yesterday, and he is always distracted when talking to him. I am worried that something has happened to him."
Liu Chunhua paused and said, "It's okay, he will figure it out. You can go and do your own thing. If you have time, you can spend more time talking to him."
"Okay, I understand."
Not long after, Jin Yazi came with the smartest chef in their store. Although Old Li was not happy about it, he still taught the chef everything according to Liu Chunhua's instructions. Jin Yazi was so happy that he smiled from ear to ear, as if he had already seen himself making a fortune.
Liu Chunhua stood on the second floor, withdrew her gaze from them, and turned back to the house.