NOVEL WEB Chapter 115 - Invitation
Xue Zixi's gaze upon Jiang Hao was filled with intrigue.
Her thoughts began to stir with excitement.
Then, Xue Zixi broke the silence.
“Mr. Jiang, would you consider a career as a full-time chef?”
The idea of being a full-time chef had crossed Jiang Hao's mind before, but with his unique abilities, how could he settle for just that?
He yearned for more than a mundane existence.
With his talents, his life was meant to be extraordinary!
Without turning, Jiang Hao responded decisively.
“No.”
Xue Zixi's eyes betrayed no disappointment; instead, she smiled at Jiang Hao.
“How about an annual salary of five million?”
Jiang Hao glanced back at the formidable woman beside him, exuding a powerful presence and a dangerously alluring charm.
Five million a year was once an unimaginable dream for him.
But now, he could make more than a million with the simplest of efforts!
To him, five million was almost an insult.
What truly surprised him was Xue Zixi's audacity to offer such a salary straight away.
Indeed, she lived up to her reputation as the heiress of the Heavenly-Mansion Tavern!
Xue Zixi, mistaking his surprise for interest, flashed a captivating smile.
“If that's not sufficient, Mr. Jiang, we can negotiate further.”
She was confident she could sway this young man.
Jiang Hao, however, remained silent, his attention on the dish before him.
Above it floated words visible only to him: Spirit +2.
With this in mind, Jiang Hao turned to Xue Zixi, his expression unimpressed.
“Do you think five million is a significant amount?”
To some, perhaps, but it all depends on perspective.
Xue Zixi had no idea of his capabilities and thought she could entice him with a mere five million to be her full-time chef?
It was laughable.
He was a successor to the God Chef, and the culinary masterpieces he created were beyond the reach of mere mortals.
Expecting a descendant of the God Chef, with his unique ability to infuse dishes with special attributes, to work for her for a mere five million yuan?
“Maybe she'll change her tune after she's had a taste of the dishes I've prepared myself,” Jiang Hao mused, glancing at Xue Zixi.
Moreover, now that he had the system, relegating himself to the role of a full-time chef would be an affront to both the system and his own capabilities!
Xue Zixi's expression froze; this was not at all what she had expected.
Inhaling the alluring aroma that filled the air, she persisted, undeterred.
“Then, Mr. Jiang, what would it take for you to consider my offer?”
Without turning around, Jiang Hao continued to shake the pan in his hand as he declined.
“Your offer is flattering, but cooking is merely a hobby for me. I have no intention of letting it define my entire life!”
At Jiang Hao's words, Xue Zixi was at a loss for words.
To think that such exceptional culinary talent was nothing more than a casual pastime in his eyes!
She was at a loss for what to say. After all, Jiang Hao was still young, and youth signified boundless potential.
Xue Zixi felt a pang of disappointment.
“I apologize, Mr. Jiang.”
With that, she turned and walked away, her disappointment palpable.
Jiang Hao remained silent.
In no time at all, Jiang Hao had finished preparing a feast. Meanwhile, Jiang Zixuan and Jiang's father had come home.
Once the dishes were on the table, everyone gathered to dine.
Jiang's father and mother beamed with pride at the sight of the mouthwatering spread before them.
Jiang Zixuan gazed at Jiang Hao, her initial shock giving way to a deep sense of confusion. Her enigmatic older brother was becoming harder and harder to read.
Xia Qin and Xin Er, though they had braced themselves, were still astounded by the array of delectable dishes laid out on the table.
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