Chapter 84: Chapter 81: You Really Think Chinese Players Are Easy to Bully?
When Lin Jiang groggily woke up, Xu Lin was already gone.
To be precise, she had left last night after their two rounds, afraid that Zhao Wenxuan would wake up and not see her.
He shook his head to clear it and looked at the new notifications.
[You have comprehended a new move, Gaze at the Moon. comprehension +1]
[You charged into the enemy camp alone. Martial Force +1]
’Other people train through the hottest days of summer and the coldest days of winter, but I do it first in the living room, then on the windowsill. How embarrassing.’
’A few more years of this "training," and I’ll be a fighting expert.’
He glanced at his watch. It was already past nine in the morning. Fortunately, he’d had the foresight to prepare the water yesterday, so he didn’t have to get up early today.
RING RING RING—
Lin Jiang’s phone rang. He glanced at it—a call from He Jing.
"Boss Lin, regarding the noodle shop moving in, we’ve come to a decision. The mall’s management has agreed to let you move in at half the rental price and will waive all management fees."
"Where is the storefront? And what’s the exact square footage?"
"It’s all according to your requirements. To the right of the main entrance, there’s a Sichuan restaurant. The owner doesn’t plan to renew the lease and will be moving out soon. The two floors combined are 388 square meters, and the location is excellent."
’Nice!’
"When can we sign the contract?" Lin Jiang asked.
"We can do it now, but let’s go see the shop first. We can sign the contract after that."
"Okay, see you in half an hour."
After hanging up, Lin Jiang quickly washed up and headed to Berkeley Mall.
He Jing was dressed in her usual chic, professional attire, her every move exuding the charm of a mature woman.
After meeting, they went to the storefront, where He Jing explained the relevant details.
The usable area was about 320 square meters, with roughly 160 on each floor. Plus, it faced the street. In Lin Jiang’s opinion, getting it for half price was an excellent deal.
However, there were still things to clear out of the shop, so he would have to wait a little longer.
As they left, they arranged with the current owner that Lin Jiang could come over to take measurements anytime.
After inspecting the property, it was time to sign the contract.
The rent was 500,000 a year. There were additional discounts for paying for three years at once, but Lin Jiang declined. ’He had no idea what he’d be doing in three years; no need to waste money.’
The rest of the signing process went smoothly.
Once Lin Jiang signed and the mall stamped the documents, the contract was official.
At that moment, the mission was completed as well.
[Mission Complete (Expansion of Capital): Reward: Pan-Seared Steak and Rice recipe, 50 EXP]
’Time to draw a prize!’
Lin Jiang rubbed his hands together in anticipation. ’I wonder what I’ll get this time.’
"Boss Lin, the finance department has received the payment. It’s a pleasure doing business with you." He Jing extended her hand.
Lin Jiang stepped forward and shook it. "Pleasure doing business with you."
Lin Jiang considered inviting He Jing to lunch, but on second thought, they didn’t know each other well. An out-of-the-blue invitation could easily be misunderstood, so he decided against it, figuring he could ask another time if an opportunity arose.
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then Lin Jiang left.
Back in his car, he opened his status panel.
[Name: Lin Jiang]
[Skills: Culinary Skill (Basic), Fighting Technique (Basic)]
[Attributes: Physique 16, comprehension 17, Charm 22]
[Martial Force: 16]
[Item: Choice Card]
[Treasure Chest: 120/100]
’120 points. I can pick a treasure.’
’But I should save the best for last. First, let’s check out the Pan-Seared Steak and Rice recipe.’
[Distributing Pan-Seared Steak and Rice recipe...]
Lin Jiang glanced left and right out his car window.
He saw a woman in a headscarf and mask waving at him, a small white box in her hand.
’The target has appeared.’
Lin Jiang rolled down his window and waved at the woman.
"Ma’am, over here! Give it to me!"
"You got it!"
Lin Jiang placed a lot of importance on the Pan-Seared Steak and Rice recipe. After all, it was another potential blockbuster product.
’Combined with his shop’s other noodle dishes, and now with the expansion, he could easily make over a million a year, maybe even more.’
The middle-aged woman replied enthusiastically and, from just over a meter away, tossed the small box she was holding through the window.
Staring at the box in his hand, Lin Jiang was lost in thought.
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Lin Jiang: ???
’Tongzi, you’re fucking with me, aren’t you?’
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—
Just then, there was a knock on his car window. He turned to look and saw a delivery driver.
"Sir, I have a package for you. Could you please sign for it?"
"Okay."
Lin Jiang took the package. ’This has to be the Pan-Seared Steak recipe.’
"Sorry to bother you, sir. Don’t worry, I’ll keep your secret."
Lin Jiang glanced from the delivery driver to the tissue box in his hand.
’Tongzi, you just couldn’t resist, could you?’
Lin Jiang rolled up the window and opened the delivery bag.
Inside was an A4 sheet of paper, densely covered with a list of over 40 different seasonings and Chinese medicinal herbs.
The proportions were detailed as well; he just had to mix them all together and grind them into a powder.
For every one hundred pounds of beef, one pound of the secret formula was to be used as a marinade to create the delicious pan-seared steak.
’The seasonings could be sourced from a distributor, he could get the Chinese herbs from Xu Lin, and then all he’d need was a grinder. The recipe was practically taken care of.’
With the Pan-Seared Steak recipe sorted, Lin Jiang rubbed his hands together and started to select his treasure.
"Select Treasure!"
The words had barely left his mouth when an obnoxiously dazzling light flared, and then three "old employees" made their entrance.
After the Treasure Chest opened, it transformed into three piles of gold coins.
The first pile was rather small, the second was a bit bigger, and the third looked like a mountain of gold.
’What the heck is this?’
