Chapter 480 - 379: Lei Yuming Wonders: Hot Toffee Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes? Isn’t That My Specialty?

Chapter 480: Chapter 379: Lei Yuming Wonders: Hot Toffee Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes? Isn’t That My Specialty?

President Qiao was at a loss for words.

But Jun Xinghe wasn’t lying.

Although each shop had an investment of nearly seven million, that was only because they had bought the properties outright.

Jun Xinghe continued:

"We’ll see. My son-in-law and I want to build a chain. We’ve only opened two stores so far, but we’re planning to open a hundred in South City. The income should be pretty substantial by then, eh?"

He put on a melancholic expression.

President Qiao was speechless. He had already guessed it was a restaurant business.

’With a god-tier figure like Boss Jiang teaching him, how could it not be profitable?’

He thought about them opening a hundred stores.

He did a quick calculation in his head.

’Let’s say one shop could pull in a net profit of 80,000 in a single evening.’

’Over three meal services a day, that’s 240,000 in profit.’

’And if you scale that up to a hundred stores...’

HISS!

’Seventy million in revenue a day?’

Damn it.

That’s insane!

The look President Qiao gave Jun Xinghe turned strange.

The more he looked at this guy, the more he wanted to punch him.

Freeloading off Boss Jiang’s food every day was one thing, but now he was freeloading off his profits, too.

Damn it!

It was a damn sweet life, being his father-in-law.

Jun Xinghe spoke up, dissatisfied. "President Qiao, weren’t you going to give me some advice? I’ve been rambling on and on, so why are you so quiet?"

"Don’t tell me you look down on the little business my son-in-law and I are running?"

President Qiao: ...

’I suggest you take a piss and get a good look at your own nauseating, show-off face before you speak again!’

He suddenly didn’t want to work with Jun Xinghe anymore. What was he supposed to do?

Working with a guy like this would be infuriating.

"Ahem, I think it’s fine. I don’t really have any suggestions."

President Qiao gave a perfunctory reply.

"Fine. I was hoping you could give me some advice, but it seems... sigh."

Jun Xinghe shook his head in disappointment.

Inwardly, he was laughing so hard he could barely contain it.

In truth, he wasn’t normally one to show off.

But whenever he mentioned his son-in-law, the envious glances from everyone around him made him feel giddy.

After this happened a few times, Jun Xinghe became addicted to the feeling of showing off in front of others.

Especially when people got passive-aggressive with jealousy and bitterness, the satisfaction was enough to make his head spin.

It felt amazing!

President Qiao couldn’t take it anymore.

He hastily found an excuse and left.

He was afraid if he stayed any longer, his teeth would rot from all the bitterness.

That old bastard Jun Xinghe was just too much of a show-off.

"Heh heh."

Jun Xinghe gave a smug laugh, then went upstairs to his office.

He poured himself a cup of tea, taking advantage of a rare moment of free time.

He quickly opened his social media Moments.

Censor, upload, edit caption, post.

All in one smooth motion.

On his Moments feed:

[Image x2]

Caption: "The growth rate tonight is okay. So-so, I guess."

Jing Circle comments: ??? Go on, keep performing. I’ll be damned if I give you a ’like’ for this!

After posting to his Moments, Jun Xinghe got in his car and headed for South City.

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「6:51 PM.」

「Yangzhai Street.」

The sky was growing dark. A night breeze rustled the grapevine leaves, making a RUSTLE RUSTLE sound.

The entire street was unusually boisterous.

Some were lining up, some were playing cards, and some were walking their dogs.

The name "Boss Jiang" was on everyone’s lips.

「6:53 PM.」

Jiang Liu finally announced he was open for business and that he would be selling fifty orders of Candied Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes tonight.

The customers at the front of the line were bubbling with excitement.

The customers at the back, however, looked dead inside.

"It’s over."

"We’re not getting any of Boss Jiang’s new dish again."

"I’m so pissed! I haven’t gotten to try a single one of the special dishes. I don’t even know what they taste like! So annoying!"

"If you ask me, they should lock Brother Jiang up and make him work 24/7!"

"Wouldn’t he work himself to death?"

"Fine, I’ll be magnanimous. He can have a one-hour break!"

Half of the customers in the front row were famous big shots from Jing City.

Right now, this group of usually composed big shots was lunging into the shop like a pack of hungry wolves.

"One order of Candied Potatoes! An order of ham, and a bottle of beer!" President Tang shouted.

"I want some juice, Brother Jiang. Are the Candied Potatoes sweet?" a young girl asked.

Jiang Liu smiled and nodded. "Yes, they are."

"Okay, I want one!"

Jiao Shenghua finally made it to the front. The muscular man was so moved he was about to cry.

"One order of Candied Potatoes, and a tuna and a beer to-go, Boss Jiang!"

Just then, Lei Mingyue walked into the shop with a smile.

He wasn’t in the mood to check out the young women today.

Because just an hour ago, he had been surprised to learn that his prospective apprentice actually knew how to make Candied Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes.

’Heh heh, not bad, not bad. My apprentice knows quite a bit. Perfect. My Candied Potatoes are one of my specialties. I can give my apprentice some pointers today.’

With that in mind, Lei Mingyue stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Jiang Liu, we meet again. You still remember me, right?"

Before Jiang Liu could speak, he continued, "That’s right. I am the number one expert of Huaxia’s Lu cuisine."

"Mm, okay. What would you like to eat, number one expert?"

"The number one expert of Lu cuisine," Lei Mingyue corrected him seriously.

"Alright, Mr. Number One Expert of Lu Cuisine, what can I get for you?"

"Heh heh." Lei Mingyue nodded in satisfaction.

The more he looked at Jiang Liu, the more he liked him.

’What a great successor! Talented, patient, and polite.’

’You couldn’t find a successor like this even if you searched with a lantern.’

"I’ll have one order of Candied Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes, and an order of ham to go."

"Alright, please find a seat."

Jiang Liu kept his smile.

’Even if the guy has a few screws loose, he’s still a treasured customer.’

"Jiang Liu, if I help you find some flaws in your Candied Potatoes in a bit, can you comp my meal?" Lei Mingyue said suddenly, his eyes crinkling with a smile.

Of course, he wasn’t short on money; it was just an excuse to interact with Jiang Liu.

In a little while, he would find something Jiang Liu did wrong and point it out.

Not only would he get a chance to bond with his apprentice, but he would also make the young man admire him.

Heh heh.

He knew this little trick like the back of his hand.

Jiang Liu paused for a second, amused. He smiled and said, "Sure. If your points are valid, I can comp your meal."

"Good! A deal’s a deal."

Jiang Liu replied, playing along just as he would with his daughter, "And a team of horses can’t drag it back!"

Lei Mingyue sat down and casually glanced at the Candied Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes someone at the next table was already eating.

He couldn’t help but let out a surprised "Huh?"

’The color is bright and vibrant.’

’The aroma is concentrated, not diffuse.’

’This is at least beginner-level skill!’

’Not bad!’

His interest was piqued.

It seemed his apprentice’s Candied Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes weren’t half bad.

Three minutes later, Tongtong came over with tiny steps, carrying the dish. She pouted. "Grandpa Bai, here’s your yummy food!"

She still remembered this old man. Last time, he had eaten her Moo Shu Pork.

The more Tongtong thought about it later, the angrier she got. Daddy had worked so hard to make that! No eating without paying!

’Of course, this little cutie belongs to Daddy, so she can eat without paying!’

"Mm." Lei Mingyue nodded, speaking with rare gentleness. "Little one, where do you live?"

Jiang Tongtong’s eyes darted. "I live with my daddy at Number Nine, Tuanjie Village!"

"Oh? Is that a housing complex?"

"Yes, it is, it is."

"Good. You’re a good girl. Go on, go play with your daddy."

Lei Mingyue stroked his beard and let out a long laugh.

’Right, time to find some faults with my apprentice’s work, heh heh.’

He tore open the disposable chopsticks and poked at the Candied Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes.

At first, his expression was nonchalant.