Chapter 402 - 401: Tongtong’s Whole World Is Dad

Chapter 402: Chapter 401: Tongtong’s Whole World Is Dad

He couldn’t take that risk.

His daughter was more than capable of doing something like that; after all, she wasn’t entirely right in the head.

At that moment, silence fell between them.

Neither party spoke.

Outside, the sky gradually dimmed, like a drop of ink spreading through a basin of clear water. A few raindrops pattered against the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The atmosphere was a little tense.

After a moment.

President Xu narrowed his eyes. "President Jun, I’ve already given you a ten percent profit concession. That comes out to thirteen million, doesn’t it?"

"And you won’t even agree to such a small request? If that’s the case, then I think I need to reconsider our arrangement."

He was getting angry.

Not because of the concession, but because he wouldn’t get to eat Boss Jiang’s food.

Jun Xinghe leaned back, completely unperturbed. "Once a week is out of the question," he said. "Once a month might work, but that still depends on my son-in-law’s mood."

’It’s my job to dote on my own son-in-law, after all.’

"Once every two weeks!"

"Once a month!"

"Once every three weeks! That’s my final offer!"

President Xu picked up his bag, feigning to stand up to put pressure on him.

Jun Xinghe spoke unhurriedly.

"President Xu, do you have any idea what would happen if I let it be known that anyone who does business with me gets to eat Boss Jiang’s private-kitchen dishes?"

"Believe it or not, people would be breaking down my company’s door."

Jun Xinghe had absolute confidence in his son-in-law’s cooking. It was top-tier cuisine, the likes of which couldn’t be found anywhere else in the world.

Moreover, it was a private kitchen, which would naturally pique the interest of low-profile magnates.

"Sigh, I knew I couldn’t win against you."

President Xu stared at him for a few seconds before backing down. He sighed and sat back down.

"Fine, let’s leave it at that. Once a month it is. But you have to promise me—if there’s a private-kitchen meal, you’ll do your best to arrange it for me!"

"A pleasure doing business with you."

The two men shook hands.

"President Jun, I think I’m starting to see why your business is doing better and better," President Xu said, his words laced with a deeper meaning.

Jun Xinghe replied smugly, "I’m just lucky, I guess. Nothing to be done about having such a great son-in-law."

President Xu: "..."

’Fine, fine, whatever. Just looking for a roundabout way to show off to me, huh?’

’All that dumb luck, landing a great son-in-law. Look at that smug bastard!’

Watching President Xu and his companion leave, the corners of Jun Xinghe’s mouth split into a wide grin.

’Satisfying!’

’So damn satisfying!’

In the past, he’d been given the cold shoulder by this man more times than he could count.

The feeling of finally having him under his thumb was simply intoxicating!

Jun Xinghe took out his phone.

He sent a message to Jiang Liu: "Xiao Jiang, your food is a miracle worker! I just closed another huge deal, and they gave us a thirteen-million profit concession! How about we split it three ways—one for me, one for the company, and one for you? Okay, since you’re not answering, I’ll just go ahead and mark your rent as paid!"

After sending the message, Jun Xinghe was in a wonderful mood.

How had he never realized that doing business could be this satisfying?

Oh.

He understood now.

Before, he only had a daughter who was unlucky and not all there in the head. Now, things were different. He had Jiang Liu and Tongtong.

Seeing that the guests had left, Secretary Wang pushed the door open and came in.

"President Jun, the head of the Europe Abbvie Company would like to schedule a meal with you."

"A meal with me?" Jun Xinghe was surprised. "When and where?"

"He didn’t specify a time. He said he wants to eat Boss Jiang’s food. An employee from his company ate at Boss Jiang’s place last time and brought some back for him. He said he loved it."

Jun Xinghe thought for a moment. "Alright, accept his invitation. Schedule a time with him."

"Yes, I’ll get right on it."

Secretary Wang glanced at the clean bowl on the table, his mouth watering with envy.

He had only received a small portion, and he still had to take it home for his wife and child.

’I barely got to eat a few bites myself...’

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"Wow, Daddy, it’s raining."

Ever since they got a car, Tongtong no longer hated the rain, because Daddy’s Uncle Che would protect their whole family!

"Oh? Do you want to go catch some earthworms then?"

"Ah! No, no, no! Tongtong doesn’t like bugs." Jiang Tongtong’s little face turned pale when she heard the word "earthworms."

’My courage is only as big as a grain of rice.’

’Mmm, but if Daddy is here to back me up, then it’s as big as a kernel of corn!’

Jun Qingmeng shot Jiang Liu a glare. "You’re scaring Tongtong again. What are you going to do if you keep scaring her and it affects her when she grows up?"

"Mommy, Tongtong wants to be with Daddy forever."

"You little rascal. Your daddy really is your whole world." Jun Qingmeng affectionately ruffled Tongtong’s hair.

"What’s a ’whole world’?"

"The ’whole world’ is everything you have."

"Then Daddy is my whole world."

Jiang Liu listened to his daughter’s sweet, childish voice and smiled.

’Life is so much better now,’ he thought. ’My daughter doesn’t have to get bullied by Yang Yixue every day anymore.’

’And I can buy her whatever she wants.’

At this moment, all the food was sold out.

The customers in the shop saw Jiang Liu rinsing the insulated food containers.

Every one of them panicked.

They started forcefully stuffing buns into their mouths.

Jiang Liu came out and saw this, finding it rather amusing. "Uncle Wang, please eat slowly. I won’t be closing for another hour or so."

"It’s fine, I’m hungry," Uncle Wang said indistinctly, his mouth full.

Jiang Liu shook his head helplessly.

After he left...

A customer said in a low voice, "Hurry up and eat. If you can’t finish, get it to go. Don’t keep Boss Jiang from getting off work."

"Right, right, right! Old Li, stop trying to sneak Boss Jiang’s chili oil! Help wipe the tables first."...

Old Li: ??? ’Is a matter between a customer and some chili oil considered stealing?’

Jiang Tongtong sat on a chair in the kitchen, eating popcorn.

The chair was tall, and her two little legs were short, so they couldn’t touch the ground while she was sitting.

So she just swung her little legs slowly back and forth.

Jun Qingmeng saw this adorable display from her little treasure. She followed her example, grabbing a stool from outside. Shifting her curvy behind back a bit, she sat down next to Tongtong and began swinging her legs, too.

The two of them were perfectly in sync.

Jiang Liu happened to glance over, and a smile spread across his face at their adorable antics.

’My wife and daughter are so cute!’

’I love this.’

Outside, the customers finished the buns on their plates and downed their juice in two big gulps.

Uncle Wang took out a rag he’d brought with him and started wiping the tables for Jiang Liu.

Just then.

Jiang Tongtong came out of the kitchen. Seeing this, she said shyly, "Grandpa Wang, you’re Daddy’s guest. Let Tongtong wipe the tables instead!"

Without her father beside her, she was a bit shy in front of strangers.

Well, that’s just how adorable children are.

"Haha, you little girl, you’re so thoughtful."

Uncle Wang smiled. "Go play with your daddy. I can do this myself. Your grandpa here likes wiping tables for exercise."

"Thank you, Grandpa Wang. You’re a good person."

Jiang Tongtong had just issued him a "good person" card.

"Hehe."

Uncle Wang chuckled, amused.

Jiang Liu came out and took a look. Seeing the customers hurriedly helping him clean up, he didn’t say anything to stop them.

’I’ve gotten used to it after so many times,’ he thought. ’If the customers enjoy doing it, I might as well let them.’

Before long.

The customers had cleaned the main hall, even mopping the floor while they were at it.

"Do you guys want any more chili oil? There’s a little bit left today."

Jiang Liu took out a juice bottle that was filled with chili oil.

"Yes!"

"Perfect for mixing with noodles back home! Boss Jiang, how do you make this chili oil? Why does it taste so amazing?"

"That’s a secret," Jiang Liu said with a mysterious smile.

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