Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 1044 - 506

A person like Chen Huihong may seem unreliable, but occasionally shows responsibility, typically ignoring her child's studying until the crucial moments.

There's Qu Jing, the timid and silent type, who just nods and agrees without a word.

And then there's Cheng Gong, the mastermind behind the scenes. Even though he hasn't participated or spoken a word from start to finish, Qin Huai always feels that Cheng Gong has been secretly deeply involved, quietly manipulating everything.

Don't ask why, just call it intuition.

"I… I'll try my best?" mumbled the student version of Qin Huai, who suddenly had a lot more courses and several subjects to catch up on.

Damn it, he actually empathized with Luoluo.

After talking about Xu Nuo, Gong Liang took several swigs of water, clearly having burned his tongue.

Shi Dadan was still immersed in the intricate complexity of his good brother Xu Nuo's untimely death, his mind filled with the realization of his own naivety, wishing he had postponed his suicide in his previous life, waiting to understand everything before dying. His expression was like a palette, constantly changing, as he fell into a brainstorm he couldn't fathom.

Chen Huihong transformed into a worried parent, beginning to concern herself with how Qin Huai could improve his Skill Level and extract side quests from Wang Gen Sheng. But since she wasn't adept in either direction, all she could do was worry, frowning as she cracked sunflower seeds.

Qu Jing had no idea what to say in such a setting. She had just misspoken earlier, and now was extremely cautious, not daring to speak and just looking down at her phone.

Cheng Gong seemed like a complete outsider, only listening, not participating, not speaking, or offering comments, yet kindly asking Gong Liang if his burn was severe and if he needed medicine.

Gong Liang stated that a minor burn was no big deal, and continued drinking water.

As for Luo Jun…

Luo Jun had already seated himself on the sofa, using the remote to rewind a drama on TV. Previously, Chen Huihong had been watching the drama Luo Jun was interested in, and He hadn't watched it at the dining table. Watching more than an episode of his show, Luo Jun was so infuriated he almost snatched the sunflower seeds from Chen Huihong's hand.

Qin Huai wasn't speaking either; he was organizing his thoughts.

Gong Liang provided a lot of useful information, making Xu Nuo's death even more mysterious while highlighting Wang Gen Sheng's importance. Qin Huai really wanted to increase Wang Gen Sheng's favorability but truly didn't know where to start, besides making Crab Shell Cake — Wang Gen Sheng's favorite every day. Qin Huai couldn't think of any other way to boost favorability.

Compliment Uncle Wang's food reviews?

Wang Gen Sheng was actually quite aware of his capabilities; his food reviews were lacking substance, too dry, lacking good writing, and couldn't be genuinely called good, only sincere could be praised.

After contemplating, Qin Huai thought he could only invite Wang Gen Sheng to attend more tea gatherings. Today, Wang Gen Sheng and Gong Liang hit it off and likely wouldn't mind joining the tea gatherings.

Often, connections progress through opportunities, with more time spent together, more interactions, more chats, more afternoon teas, perhaps it would lead to discovering new side quests.

As Luo Jun's house fell silent, Zhao Cheng'an swallowed the last piece of banana, slightly confused, asking: "Are you done talking?"

"Is that all?"

"Qin Huai, you haven't mentioned the most important thing!"

"What is it?" Qin Huai asked earnestly.

Since waking up, Zhao Cheng'an often wasn't very reliable (though he wasn't much before either), and with the Mayfly's thought process allowing Zhao Cheng'an to unexpectedly bring up breaking points from unimaginable angles, Qin Huai found Zhao Cheng'an's words worthy of serious attention.

"Gifts!" Zhao Cheng'an said, "When I woke up, Xia Mubing helped me give you a courtyard house with school district housing in Beijing. Now that Gong Liang has awakened, shouldn't he give you something too?"

"You've worked for so long and now that it's payday, why aren't you asking for your salary?"

Qin Huai: ...

No one can outdo you, Mayfly.

With Zhao Cheng'an's remarks, Gong Liang immediately patted his chest and declared: "Xiao Qin, you can ask for anything!"

"As long as it's not all my wealth, even if it's half like Cheng Gong, it's fine. To be honest, it doesn't really matter to me, the main point is if I really gave you all my assets, I couldn't face my wife and kids. If Mingzhu suspects you are my illegitimate child, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't clear my name."

"Xiao Qin, do you like anything in particular? Gold, jewelry, antiques, real estate, shops, feel free to choose, or if you have your eye on anything, I can buy it for you."

Gong Liang was quite generous with gifting, so much so that Qin Huai felt a bit embarrassed.

Regarding receiving gifts from spirits, Qin Huai didn't feel embarrassed. As Zhao Cheng'an said, earlier Qin Huai completed tasks, revised memories, and cooked, akin to working to some extent. Qin Huai had taken on the task to awaken this spirit, and now completing it, getting some reward was appropriate.

But Qin Huai felt that Gong Liang's awakening didn't have much to do with him.

Gong Liang himself was prolific, producing 8 recipes from three memory segments, with several being S-level with high value. Besides, Gong Liang was already in a near-awakening state, Qin Huai merely gave it a push, it was mainly due to Master Jing and himself.

Asking for a lot now would make Qin Huai feel a little undeserving.

Furthermore, Qin Huai wasn't lacking financially, Luo Jun still had a considerable inheritance waiting for him to inherit.

"With you asking like that, I honestly don't know what I want, I'm not short on money right now." Qin Huai responded truthfully, "How about the usual process, you donate a sum to the Sanmalu Children's Welfare Institute, I'll share Director Qin's WeChat with you?"

Qin Huai felt that at this rate, the Sanmalu Children's Welfare Institute would become a national model.

Gong Liang found it insufficient: "Donating to the welfare institute, how much money can you donate? To really donate hundreds of thousands or millions, the welfare institute dares accept, and I wouldn't dare give. Let me think about what I have suitable for Xiao Qin."

Gong Liang fell into deep thought.

Luo Jun disdainfully curled his lips, finding these family guys troublesome. Look at him, straightforwardly designating Qin Huai as his sole heir, no need to think, he just gave everything to Qin Huai.

"Got it!" Gong Liang excitedly said, "I actually have something on hand that Xiao Qin you'd certainly like!"

"Do you want shares of Huang Ji?"

"Back then, when Shengli wanted to take over the State-owned Restaurant and reopen it, I funded 95% of it. I was the financial shareholder, Shengli was the technical shareholder, I hold 65%, Shengli holds 35%."

"Although on the surface Huang Ji belongs to Shengli, practically, I am the major shareholder, the annual dividends are split accordingly."

"Even though Huang Ji's recent few years' earnings haven't been great, and annual revenue isn't much, it's still a famous restaurant. Xiao Qin, being a chef, frequently visiting Huang Ji for exchanges, is also familiar with the people and matters of Huang Ji. How's this gift? Do you like it?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"By then, I'll inform Shengli, and we can concoct an excuse saying I sold the shares to you, Xiao Qin. You're tired of running community kitchens in Shan City, interested in high-end establishments, and Shengli wouldn't protest."

"This way, Xiao Qin, when you go to Huang Ji for interaction, it's convenient for you, you won't be an outsider chef, you'll be a shareholder. If you want to involve yourself in Huang Ji's management, I believe Shengli won't decline, An Yao would likely be delighted."

Qin Huai was dumbfounded.

Little did he anticipate, not long ago in Beiping, he was coerced by Huang An Yao to represent Huang Ji at an exchange meeting, and now he's about to become an actual Huang Ji representative — the largest shareholder of Huang Ji Restaurant.

Turns out Huang An Yao was a prophet.

But Qin Huai must admit, Gong Liang's chosen gift was indeed suitable for him, professionally aligned and familiar.

It's a gift hard to decline.

Now, when Qin Huai visits Huang Ji, it'll be like going home.

Being a major shareholder of Huang Ji, spending several months a year at Huang Ji seems plausible.

And making some snacks.

And residing in the residential area opposite Huang Ji.

And living next to Gong Liang's home.

No wonder you're called a Scammer, calculating well!

Qin Huai nodded: "As long as Master Huang doesn't mind, I like this gift very much."

Gong Liang chuckled and said: "As long as Xiao Qin likes it. Just giving shares of Huang Ji is a bit less, that house in Gusu you're living in wasn't bought by me, Zheng Da purchased it. I'll find a chance to acquire it from Zheng Da, refurbish it, and offer it to Xiao Qin. With these two together, it should be about right."

"Should our tea gathering end here, or do we continue talking? When's our next tea gathering?"

"Could it be delayed a few days? My tongue won't likely taste anything for a while."