Hao Ren was lazily laying in his chair close to noon. He had just been informed by Xiao Mei that Ye Family was going to pull some strings and file a few complaints like usage of fake ingredients and other malpractice cases against Magnificent Cosmetics.
Hao Ren had told her to tap into the phone calls of the Ye family and find out whom they are contacting. Then dig up the dirt and bury the enemies in it. Before they had the chance to do anything that could harm his interests he would take out the Ye family they have been acting a bit too much now, as if the loss of Ye Shiling did not effect them at all.
Just when he was mulling over the thought, he turned his head and saw the people leaving their desks to eat. He realized it was lunch time. Hao Ren smiled and said, "Lingshi hasn't eaten something I cooked for a few days. I should make her something."
He jumped on his feet and said, "Xiao Mei, what shall we cook today?"
Xiao Mei replied, "Boss, I have taken the taste for bad people suffering at your hand, can we do that?"
Hao Ren was surprised and then he looked at his mobile as he smiled crookedly and said, "Xiao Mei, you little devil, you have learned how to please people. Naughty."
He left the cabin while bantering with Xiao Mei.
Hao Ren came to the market and shopped for the ingredients before he called Han Lingshi. The call connected in an instant, and Han Lingshi asked, "How come you have the time to call me?"
Hao Ren smiled and asked, "Lingshi, would you like to eat my cooking?"
Han Lingshi chuckled at his adorable tone, and said, "Yes."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Can you arrange it so that I can cook in your company cafeteria? Going back home to cook will take a lot of time."
Han Lingshi agreed and said, "Fine, come over, you can use the kitchen."
Hao Ren disconnected the call, and decided to buy more ingredients. Since he was using someone else's kitchen he could make them a little something. Then he loaded the stuff inside the car, and it was so much that even the back seat of his luxury car was filled with boxes to the brim.
Heath drove the vehicle while Hao Ren fiddled with a newly bought knife set. He could not help but shiver as he saw Hao Ren smiling like a maniac at times. Hao Ren was unaware that the exited inner child of his looked like someone who was out to kill and swig on some chilled blood.
They reached the Empress International Building, and earlier Hao Ren had gotten in touch with the cafeteria in charge. The other party found that Hao Ren was the special chef who came to cook for the president and immediately become respectful. He was waiting with the rest of the staff in the parking lot.
Hao Ren got down the car and introduced himself with a smile and the in charge stepped forward with a likewise expression. This man was blonde and young, and he was slightly smaller than Hao Ren, but he was handsome.
The man smiled and said, "Welcome, Chef Hao, please come I will show you around the kitchen."
Hao Ren nodded and followed him. He did not say anything but it was sure that this young man was somewhat arrogant. The two of them went inside the kitchen and Hao Ren found the kitchen to be very well equipped. He commented, "Such a good kitchen. Very nice. Well, I will get started, the president must be waiting."
Hao Ren then began to unpack the ingredients and quickly processed them. His speed surprised the rest of the people, the blonde raised his brow and stepped up as he asked, "May I be of any help?"
Hao Ren looked at him and then smiled, "Not for the time being, the machines are enough. I will ask you when I feel like."
The blonde nodded and with a glint in his eyes he asked, "Chef Hao, I wonder where did you complete your studies? After all, for the president to hold you in such a high regard, you must have an brilliant resume."
Hao Ren smiled and said, "I will answer all your questions after I have finished cooking, what do you say?"
The blonde sneered but nodded. Hao Ren's speed accelerated and he moved quickly. His knife was smooth and the cuts were pristine. He made a drink, an appetizer, a main course dish and a dessert. The blonde was surprised, and asked, "Chef Hao, why did you make so much dessert?"
Hao Ren was plating the food and replied, "It is my gift to the rest of the people, you can serve it to them. Well, now I shall take my leave, the president must be hungry."
Just when he was about to carry the plates up, someone came and said, "Mister Hao, The president said she would be having her meal in the cafeteria."
Hao Ren wasn't surprised but the cafeteria staff was shocked, they sprang into action and began to sort the place up. Hao Ren pushed a trolley out and found Han Lingshi to be sitting on a table next to the window and he remarked, "Tch, such a cliche setting. The protagonist halo of my wife is too blinding sometimes."
It was as if Han Lingshi heard his words, that she changed her table to the one that was visible from all the angles. Then only did she nod slightly. Hao Ren shook his head and pushed the trolley over. Han Lingshi smiled at him and the people gawked in their minds, outside they all just pretended that nothing happened.
Hao Ren shook his head and looking at his wife, dressed in a black cooperate dress and radiating the boss lady aura, he smiled and said, "How do you always look so pretty?"
Han Lingshi just smiled and did not comment, then she put up a stern face and asked, "Chef Hao, what have you prepared for me today?"
Hao Ren smiled and said, "You might like it. Today, I have made you Honey glazed pork and lettuce wrap. I took a twist at the classic risotto and made easy chicken fried rice risotto, and finally, my proud creation, mango coconut tart, with a refreshing mojito."
As he spoke he swiftly set up the table, the fragrance in the air captivated many people, and some of them even drooled. Hao Ren smiled and said, "Don't worry, I made a lot of dessert you all can go and have it."
The crowd dashed out, and Han Lingshi asked in a low voice, "Why did you share my food with them? You are not supposed to cook for other people."
Hao Ren looked around and poked her nose gently as he said, "You are still the only one who is eating a set of meals completely prepared and served by me. As for theirs, it is finished by the cafeteria staff."
Han Lingshi snorted and said, "I will let you pass."
Then she began to eat, but Hao Ren did not notice that a pair of eyes was still looking at them with a cold glint. The staff was full off praises for the tart. Hao Ren did not need their affirmation but he accepted the compliments with a smile on his face.
Thinking about this, Han Lingshi finished eating and said, "Come, follow me, we have to discuss a few things."
Hao Ren nodded, and followed her after greeting the cafeteria staff. He did not bother with the blonde, but he did sense malice in his gaze.
In Han Lingshi's cabin, Hao Ren was sitting on the couch and Han Lingshi was serving tea. She asked, "Are you aware of what is going on with Magnificent?"
She was pointing at the cosmetic company and Hao Ren nodded. Han Lingshi then asked, "What do you intend to do with them?"
The young man replied, "I was thinking of stomping the snake before it had the time to raise its head."
Han Lingshi was surprised, and then the couple began to discuss the strategy. Hao Ren thought for a bit and said, "You can buy some stock of theirs, this way no one will suspect if you push the administration to take action against the Ye family, after all, the enmity is quite public."
Thinking about this, Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Good, I can provide them some promotion channels as well so the deal should go through easily."
Hao Ren replied, "Whatever you do, make it go through by the day after tomorrow. I will be acting then. Also, if you have any projects that you need people to invest in, tell me. I need to earn money."
Han Lingshi smiled and asked, "Aren't you in a rush?"
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "I am setting up a research center so it will need me to put in fifty million yuan every month plus a super computer, these things are not easy to do. Technology is a pitfall."
After discussion, he came out of the cabin and was going to leave when he thought of something and went back. Han Lingshi asked confusedly, "What happened?"
Hao Ren asked, "What's the name of that cafeteria Chef?"
Han Lingshi gestured him to wait as she looked through the computer. After a search, she said, "He is called Liam Trime. What happened?" This text is hosted at noᴠelfire.net
Hao Ren smiled and said, "Nothing, he was looking at me maliciously, I want to look into him."
Han Lingshi was surprised and said, "That shouldn't be the case, he was vetted properly."
Hao Ren thought and then replied, "I am probably thinking too much."
Hao Ren left the Empress International and said, "Xiao Mei, give me the blonde."
Xiao Mei replied, "Now, that's my kinda dessert."
Hao Ren could not help but chuckled loudly.