Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Jun Qingmeng Is a Big CEO?

Jiang Liu was confident in his steamed buns. Even without top-tier ingredients, his perfect recipe, combined with the skills of his two apprentice chefs, would absolutely crush those amateur, independent eateries.

Without a doubt.

"So, what do you think?" Wang Cheng asked with concern as he entered the kitchen. He glanced out the window, saw no one, and continued, "As for the price, one million is already a great deal. If you buy it, you could probably make a profit of two or three hundred thousand even if you decide to sell it later!"

"I’ll try to knock the price down by a few tens of thousands in a bit. Every little bit saved helps, after all."

In a good mood, Jiang Liu nodded. "Okay, I’m quite satisfied. A shop in this neighborhood is very likely to be profitable. I can accept one million."

"By the way, Lawyer Wang, once I pay, how long will the paperwork take?"

Wang Cheng kept a smile on his face. "First, we give her the deposit. Then we have to wait for the property deed to be transferred to your name. Finally, we pay her the remaining balance as stipulated in the agreement."

"As for how quickly she gets the money, that depends on how diligent she is."

"As for the other procedures, Boss Jiang, you don’t need to worry about them. I’ll have Zhongtai handle them for you. It’s all minor stuff, but I will need a copy of your ID."

Jiang Liu thought for a moment.

He trusted Xia Changzhi completely, and he had a good impression of Wang Cheng as well.

He smiled and nodded. "No problem. Let’s settle it then. Shall we go out and talk to her?"

Wang Cheng nodded and added, "Also, since this shop will be used for business, it’ll need a legal representative—the person in charge of the shop. You could have one of your chefs take on this role."

The legal representative has to bear responsibility for all consequences and disputes arising from the business operations.

Although Jiang Liu was the property owner and the business was his, he didn’t need to be the one officially in charge.

"Alright. Just tell me what documents you need, and I’ll have him cooperate with you."

The two chatted for a little while longer before walking out of the kitchen.

Jiang Liu said, "Lawyer Wang, you’ve gone to so much trouble running around for this. How about this? Let me reimburse all your expenses. And come by my shop another day, I’ll treat you to a meal."

"No need to reimburse me. It’s not much money, really. Besides, my master cuts in line at your shop every day, and you’ve never said a word. The time he saves isn’t something money can buy."

Wang Cheng insisted on helping Jiang Liu free of charge.

Jiang Liu didn’t press the issue, simply resolving to treat him to more meals in the future.

The group sat down at the entrance and chatted for a bit.

Thanks to Liu Yang’s silver tongue, Lou Shuzhen eventually hesitated before agreeing to a price of 930,000.

That was another 70,000 saved.

For an ordinary person, 70,000 was a whole year’s income, saved by pinching every penny.

Jiang Liu and Lou Shuzhen signed the agreement, which was made in triplicate.

He first paid a deposit of 130,000.

His remaining bank balance was 2.1 million.

That was the money in his bank account; he also had about 100,000 in cash stashed in a snack box under his bed.

When Lou Shuzhen received the 130,000 deposit and saw the string of numbers in her bank account, the gloom on her face lifted considerably.

She said happily, "The shop is in your hands now, Mr. Jiang. I hope you’ll take good care of it for me."

"I will."

Wang Cheng spoke with Lou Shuzhen for a few moments about the transfer procedures.

Lou Shuzhen left.

Before she went, she reluctantly returned to the kitchen to touch the counters and look around one last time.

If her father hadn’t needed money for medical treatment, she never would have sold this shop.

Wang Cheng walked out the door, carrying a bag of food in his left hand and his briefcase tucked under his right arm.

A fine, misty rain began to fall from the sky, so light it was almost imperceptible.

"Boss Jiang, that’s all for now. I’ll be heading back. Tomorrow, I’ll go with her to handle the handover procedures."

"Alright. I won’t be formal with you, then. Come by the shop for a meal when you have time."

Jiang Liu smiled and made some small talk with Wang Cheng, asking after his wife and parents.

Wang Cheng got into the car with an eager-looking Liu Yang and drove away.

"Come on, I’ll show you guys the new shop," Jiang Liu said, waving his hand happily.

Jiang Tongtong tugged on Jiang Liu’s hand, her face flushed with excitement. "Daddy, does our family have two shops now? Does that mean Tongtong has another place to go so I don’t get wet when it rains?"

She hadn’t dared to speak earlier because there were so many people around.

But now she was back to her lively self.

"That’s right." Jiang Liu patted Tongtong’s head and taught her, "But we can’t celebrate too early. You must never get carried away, understand?"

"’Get carried away?’ What does that mean?"

Tongtong looked at Jiang Liu, tilting her head with devastating cuteness.

Her face was full of curiosity.

Jiang Liu patiently explained, "For example, let’s say you used to only be allowed three ice cream bars a week. Then one day, you suddenly get ten thousand of them. So what do you do? You take one bite and throw it away, and soon all the ice cream is gone."

"It basically means you forget what you were like before."

"Oh, I get it now."

Jiang Tongtong said seriously, "I definitely won’t get carried away. If Tongtong had ten thousand ice cream bars, I would put them away and eat them slowly."

"You really are a little foodie."

The four of them chatted as they looked around.

After spending a little more time in the shop, Jiang Liu flipped the main breaker and locked the door.

Lou Shuzhen had already given him the keys.

On the way back, Jiang Liu didn’t take the same route they came on. It was peak time for the South City Night Market, and the streets were likely to be congested.

Ten minutes later, the four of them were back at Huasheng District.

"Daddy, can Tongtong open the door?"

Jiang Tongtong took the key and stood on her tiptoes to open the door.

She absolutely loved that moment of opening the door and smelling the scent of home—it was the scent of her and her daddy.

Guo Jia felt it would be imposing to follow them inside. "You guys have your family time. I’m going back to my stream."

Her work schedule was from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, but she would often go live whenever she had free time.

Jiang Liu smiled and nodded. "Alright. Thanks for your help today."

"Thank me?"

Guo Jia was taken aback for a moment, wondering what he was thanking her for.

Jiang Liu glanced at Jun Qingmeng and explained, "I also found out that you offered to lend Qingmeng money to help me out today. I’m very grateful for your generous offer."

Even though he didn’t end up needing it, the fact that she had been willing to lend it meant that Jiang Liu now owed her a favor.

Guo Jia shot a surprised look at Jun Qingmeng, a sudden flash of envy appearing in her eyes.

’What a great guy...’

She suddenly felt like she wanted to be in a relationship.

Guo Jia shook her head and said dismissively, "It was no big deal, just a small gesture. You’re Jun Qingmeng’s boyfriend, so it’s only right that I help you. Just think of it as me being after your delicious food."

"Alright. In the future, just tell Qingmeng whatever you want to eat," Jiang Liu said with a smile.

"I’m leaving, I’m leaving! If I keep wasting a certain possessive woman’s time with her boyfriend, I’m afraid she’ll get mad."

Guo Jia turned to leave, but then suddenly turned back and said with a meaningful tone:

"Jiang Liu, I’ll let you in on a secret. Your girlfriend is the little princess of a publicly traded company, you know. The sole heir and a future CEO..."

Jun Qingmeng quickly cut her off. "Hurry up and go to sleep! What are you blabbering about?"

As she spoke, Jun Qingmeng gave Guo Jia a little push.

She shot her a warning look, signaling her to say no more!

Jiang Tongtong covered her little mouth with her hands, a look of pure shock on her face.