Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 371: Chapter 370: Leaving

Most importantly, his son-in-law was willing to look after an old man like him.

Not like that silly daughter of his, who was good for nothing but making him mad.

Jun Xinghe immediately shot Jun Qingmeng a look that screamed, ’I am very displeased with you.’

However, Jun Qingmeng completely ignored him, smiling as she played patty-cake with Tongtong.

"I think that’s a great idea. The method is good, but it will be a lot of hard work for you." Jun Xinghe nodded at Jiang Liu, his expression softening into a kind and amiable look.

"It’s no trouble."

"Should I find a few retired Imperial Chefs to help you with the menial tasks?"

’Listen to that. Is he for real?’

’Hiring Imperial Chefs for menial work? Who spoils their son-in-law like this?’

Jun Qingmeng secretly rolled her eyes.

’So biased!’

But she was very happy about it.

Jiang Liu shook his head and refused, "No need. I’m used to working alone, and I can handle it. Having more people around would be uncomfortable."

"Alright, then. With your level of skill, you probably don’t need much help anyway. How about this: if you get tired, just close up shop and rest. I have plenty of money. Supporting you and Tongtong is no problem at all."

Question marks sprouted over Jun Qingmeng’s head.

’He didn’t mention me at all.’

’So his own daughter has become an outsider between the two of you, is that it?’

Jiang Liu took another bite of food and nodded. "I’ll see how it goes. If I get tired, I’ll take a break. But it’s not too exhausting, and sometimes Qingmeng helps me out."

"Great! Just do whatever you see fit. I have high hopes for you!"

The smile on Jun Xinghe’s face grew even wider as he looked at Jiang Liu, his grin nearly reaching the back of his head.

He secretly thought to himself that he needed to get the new factory set up quickly so he could work from an office in South City.

’If he needed to hold a meeting, he could just have the shareholders from Jing City take a cab over!’

’It would be the perfect chance to treat them to his son-in-law’s amazing food and open their eyes.’

"What are you all doing this afternoon?" Jun Xinghe urged. "If you have time, you can get the house transferred to your name. The basic renovations are almost done, so you can pick a style for the final touches."

"Okay. This afternoon, I was thinking of taking Qingmeng and Tongtong out to have some fun."

"I’ve been so busy lately, I haven’t had a chance to spend time with Tongtong and Qingmeng."

Jun Xinghe smiled faintly and nodded in agreement. "Be safe while you’re out. We can talk about transferring the deed whenever you have time."

Jiang Liu and Jun Xinghe chatted for another half hour.

The conversation was very pleasant.

He discovered that his father-in-law was very easygoing and knowledgeable.

He could talk to him about almost anything.

As they walked out of the private room, several chefs’ eyes lit up when they saw Jiang Liu.

"Mr. Jiang, are you accepting apprentices?"

"I want to work under you too, Master Jiang! Your meat-slicing technique was simply divine. We’ve all been passing around the video of you from just now. It was so cool!"

Jiang Liu politely refused. "I probably don’t have the time, and I’m not planning on taking any apprentices for now. Maybe someday in the future."

The chefs’ eyes dimmed with a hint of disappointment.

They exchanged WeChat contacts.

"Take care, Mr. Jiang!"

"Mr. Jiang, take care!"

All along the way, chefs greeted Jiang Liu one after another.

The customers, who had no idea what was going on, were startled and quickly made way for Jiang Liu’s group.

’Goodness, what a spectacle! And he even has bodyguards. Which young master is this?!’

Jun Qingmeng clung to Jiang Liu’s arm. "Honey, you’ve become famous at Six Flavors Restaurant!"

Jiang Liu shrugged. "I didn’t really do anything. I think they just want to learn my techniques."

"So, are you considering it?"

"No. Even if I taught them, they wouldn’t be able to learn my skills."

Jiang Liu was speaking the truth. His skills were truly something no one else could learn.

The four of them left the restaurant and headed to the parking lot.

WHOOSH. A gust of wind blew past, causing the roadside leaves to RUSTLE.

Leaves fell at their feet. The footsteps of autumn were growing louder.

Jun Xinghe suddenly said, "Xiao Jiang, did you have no intention of recruiting them? I think if you open branch stores in the future, they might be useful."

Jun Xinghe had been a little puzzled just now.

Many of the chefs who wanted to follow Jiang Liu clearly hadn’t trained in some small-time shop. You could tell from their confident demeanor. A few top-tier chefs had even hinted that they wanted to work for him.

But Jiang Liu had turned them all down, which was baffling.

If it had been him, he would have definitely agreed.

Jiang Liu said frankly, "I’ve already opened a branch."

"You’ve already opened one?" Jun Xinghe looked at Jiang Liu, surprised.

How did he not know? "Where’s the new shop? Is it in Jing City?"

"Not in Jing City. It’s right near my original restaurant."

Jun Xinghe nodded, a little disappointed.

’If his son-in-law were opening a shop in Jing City, he would swallow his pride and get a top-tier celebrity to promote it, no matter what it took.’

Jiang Liu continued to explain, "The food at the branch isn’t quite as good as the original, but business has been steady. I plan to keep expanding, focusing on food that’s delicious, affordable, clean, and served with good service."

"As for the chefs who wanted to follow me today, I could see they had the arrogance that comes from working at a major restaurant. They probably make tens of thousands a month. Hiring them would be a waste of their talent, and each one would be a huge monthly expense."

"If you can’t pay them what they expect, some might turn on you. I believe you should put the right people in the right positions. They’re suited for big restaurants, not my small shop."

The other three listened intently.

Tongtong nodded nonstop. Even though she didn’t understand, she just knew her daddy was amazing.

Jun Xinghe frowned in thought. After a moment, his brow relaxed, and he gave Jiang Liu a look of admiration.

"You have a good understanding of it. It’s true. If you put a talented person in a small place, they’ll definitely feel constrained, unless you pay them a high salary to keep them. But in that case, you’re the one losing out."

Without realizing it, Jun Xinghe was starting to feel a sense of admiration for Jiang Liu.

’His thinking was so clear, his perspective so sharp.’

He had originally thought it would be better to find some impressive master chefs to give Jiang Liu’s restaurant some prestige.

However, Jiang Liu saw it more clearly: talented chefs were usually arrogant.

’Who knows what kind of trouble they would stir up in his little temple.’

Jun Xinghe’s gaze toward his own daughter grew even more disdainful.

’Look at him.’

’At the same age.’

’All you know is how to eat and how to be in a relationship.’

’You’re useless.’

’Like a complete fool!’

Jun Qingmeng felt the unfriendly gaze and shot a cold glare back at Jun Xinghe.

The four of them walked on.

Jun Xinghe stopped, smiled elegantly, and said, "Alright, Xiao Jiang, this is far enough. I have a meeting this afternoon, otherwise I’d definitely join you and my granddaughter for a walk."

"I’ll have someone send the house keys over to you later."

"Let me walk you a little further," Jiang Liu said.

Jun Xinghe was genuinely good to him, so he was happy to show him some respect.

"No need. We’re family, so just be casual." Jun Xinghe smiled and patted Jiang Liu’s shoulder, a benevolent look in his deep eyes. "Just think of me as your dad."

...Jiang Liu didn’t give up. "It’s okay. I’ll walk with you a bit more."

"Grandpa~ Tongtong wants to spend more time with you, too," Little Cutie Jiang whined coquettishly.

"Haha." Jun Xinghe laughed heartily and pinched Tongtong’s cheek. "Alright then, let’s go!"

Jiang Tongtong’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Jiang Liu.

’Praise me!’

Jiang Liu stroked his daughter’s hair.

The four of them strolled to the car.

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