"President Deng is right, Boss Xiao Jiang, you’re so young and already such a culinary talent. You shouldn’t be confined to the school cafeteria; the world outside is so wonderful, you should go out and see more of it!"
On the other side, President Ma nodded in agreent. As if rembering sothing, he asked,
"Oh, right, I forgot to ask earlier, what is your surna, Boss Xiao Jiang?"
"My surna is Jiang, Jiang Yu. You can all just call Xiaojiang."
After hearing what President Deng and President Ma said, even if Jiang Yu wasn’t sure what was going on, he could roughly guess their intention. He smiled and said,
"Maybe there’s a bit of a misunderstanding, I’m still a senior at university, and I should be at school. So, there’s no issue of whether talents are being wasted or not. Besides, I really enjoy the atmosphere here at school."
Upon hearing this, Deng Linhui was indifferent since it was just a spur-of-the-mont idea. If they could get Jiang Yu to be the head chef of the company cafeteria, that would naturally be best, but if not, it was no big deal. After all, his company wasn’t far from Jiang University, so he could co over to have a feast anyti to satisfy his cravings.
President Ma, however, felt a pang of disappointnt.
He ca with great hopes. If he could recruit Jiang Yu to the headquarter cafeteria, it wasn’t just about attracting talents, but also about significantly improving the satisfaction and sense of belonging of current employees, which would be a remarkable achievent.
But if he couldn’t get Jiang Yu, it wasn’t about others, since they hadn’t tasted Jiang Yu’s food. But for himself, who knows how long he’d have to wait to taste such delectable food again.
Thinking this, he felt sowhat anxious and, regardless of what Deng Linhui might think, he took the initiative and said:
"Boss Xiao Jiang, I wasn’t clear before; I am actually the Vice President of Guangdong Province’s Kangmao Comrcial Group. I ca all the way from Guangdong mainly to discuss sothing with you, Boss Xiao Jiang."
"What is it?"
"It’s like this, the gourt food you make, Boss Xiao Jiang, I’ve had many tis. Your exquisite culinary skills have greatly impressed ."
President Ma paused slightly and then continued,
"Our group headquarters cafeteria currently lacks a capable head chef. As long as you’re willing to co, salary and benefits can be negotiated!"
As soon as he said this, Deng Linhui’s eyes widened imdiately, looking at President Ma in disbelief.
Isn’t this supposed to be my line?
How co you said it first?
Moreover, before, you only said you wanted to et Boss Xiao Jiang, but never ntioned inviting him to Guangdong!
You crafty old Ma...
Who would’ve thought you’d hide it so well!
"President Ma, you’re overestimating . Managing this small shop is challenging enough; how could I have the capability to be the head chef at your group headquarters’ cafeteria?"
Jiang Yu turned to look at President Ma with so surprise, thought for a mont, and said apologetically,
"Besides, I’ve never considered going to Guangdong, let alone becoming a head chef at a large cafeteria. I’m really sorry."
President Ma wasn’t giving up and smiled, persuading:
"Boss Xiao Jiang, won’t you reconsider? As long as you’re willing to co, a yearly salary of at least half a million, and if you do well, a million isn’t impossible!"
"A million isn’t much, is it?"
Before Jiang Yu could speak, Hu Zhihai, who sohow followed them out, interjected, pursing his lips,
"Don’t be fooled by our small shop; the daily revenue is jaw-dropping. I won’t say much, but making hundreds of thousands in a year is no problem at all.
Given that, why would our Lao Jiang give up being his own boss just to work for you?
Besides, we’re not tied here; soon, I’ll be moving to a bigger place myself!"
In Yan Tongtong and others’ eyes, an annual salary of a million might be impressive, but to Hu Zhihai, it wasn’t much.
His dad had several executives earning a million a year under him.
But so what? They were still just employees!
He had seen it with his own eyes, those executives were scolded by his dad like anything despite earning millions.
So for Hu Zhihai, the amount of money wasn’t important; what mattered was standing up for oneself!
Who on earth would want to be an employee if they can be their own boss?!
President Ma: "..."
Oops! I was careless! I never even estimated this small shop’s earning potential...
Now that I think of it, saying a yearly salary of at least half a million before sounded like a joke!
Maybe Boss Xiao Jiang is already laughing in his mind at my ignorance.
Now, it’s probably really hopeless...
While President Ma was filled with regret, Deng Linhui’s eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked:
"Hey, you guys are moving? Where to?"
"Still on campus, the two-story building opposite the stadium..."
Before Hu Zhihai finished speaking, Jiang Yu stared at him, and he closed his mouth reluctantly.
"He’s my friend, he was just shooting nonsense, I apologize for the laughter he caused."
Jiang Yu smiled and explained to Deng Linhui and the others,
"It’s still all up in the air, I don’t even know yet if we’re moving or not."
At this mont, Duan Yiming, who hadn’t spoken much, suddenly chid in:
"Boss Xiao Jiang, if I’m not mistaken, across the stadium, there’s a two-story building that houses a gym, right?"
"Right."
"I recall it’s called the Bodyle Fitness Club, isn’t it?"
Deng Linhui then appeared quite excited and said,
"The owner of that place is a friend of mine. I even attended the opening. Boss Xiao Jiang, is it that the club owner wouldn’t vacate, or are you having rental disagreents with the school?
It’s simple, leave it to and Lao Duan, we can definitely help sort it out!"
"Exactly!"
Duan Yiming was overjoyed; this was a perfect chance to make a good impression!
If his relations with Boss Xiao Jiang turned out well, he’d never have to worry about missing gourt food!
He patted his chest and said,
"I have quite a good relationship with the school here; if there are any issues you can’t resolve, I’ll surely help make connections!"
"If it’s Boss Xiao Jiang’s personal funds that are temporarily in a pinch, we can also offer help. Maybe not much, because our company also needs to allocate so working capital, but a million or so shouldn’t be a problem."
Deng Linhui also added, and after speaking, he exchanged a glance with Duan Yiming and said a bit shyly,
"Offering help doesn’t co with any particular demands, just that once your dumpling store moves, we hope Boss Xiao Jiang can give us a ’backdoor’ so we can buy food without queuing."
"..."
Jiang Yu suddenly felt a bit dizzy.
How did the discussion end up here?
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