Even so, Jiang Ning still pretended to be calm, as he was only a little nervous.
He was a Mid-Level Martial Dao expert, not like a fresh graduate. Moreover, it was Tang Hecai who needed him now, not the other way around.
So, the small bit of nervousness in his heart quickly dissipated.
"Yes, it is I. I am sorry to have come to see Master Jiang in such a hurry. I hope Master Jiang doesn't mind. Please, come inside."
Tang Hecai sighed inwardly. It seemed that although Master Jiang was young, his composure surprised him.
Many people of Jiang Ning's age would have weak legs and stammer when they saw him, but Master Jiang showed no fear at all.
"Mr. Tang, you're too polite. Please." Jiang Ning said with a smile.
The two walked into the living room.
"Master Jiang, I'm here again regarding the contract we discussed last time. What are your thoughts, Master Jiang?"
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "To be honest, President Tang, I haven't really considered this matter recently, nor did I expect you to visit so suddenly, and even buy a villa nearby."
"Oh, that's alright, Master Jiang. I'll be here for a while, so take your time to consider it. No rush.
Also, I've selected some of the best young, elite chefs from our Tang Clan Group's catering industry to work with you, and be your subordinates."
"Clap, clap."
After President Tang finished speaking, he clapped twice.
Four men and one woman walked out of the next room.
"Master Jiang, these are the top young and outstanding chefs from our Tang Clan Group's catering industry.
"This is the idol you all saw in the video before, 'Super Dad' Jiang Master." Tang Hecai introduced.
Upon Tang Hecai's introduction, everyone's eyes lit up, and smiles filled their faces.
"Hello, I'm Lu Zhengchuan."
"Hello, I'm Tang Yiheng."
"Hello, Jiang Master, I'm your fan, I'm Li Haiqi."
"Hello, I'm Ye Jinge."
"Hello, I'm also your loyal fan, I'm Chen Meimei."
"Hello everyone, thank you, but please keep this a secret for me. I don't want my identity exposed." Jiang Ning nodded and said with a smile.
He hadn't expected Tang Hecai to be so serious this time, which left him a little overwhelmed.
The contract hadn't even been finalized, yet he had gone to such lengths to arrange everything, leaving him somewhat caught off guard.
If he refused, it would be awkward for both sides.
"Don't worry, we won't say anything."
The top chefs immediately swore an oath.
Tang Hecai waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
"What do you think? Master Jiang, what do you think of them?" Tang Hecai asked with a smile.
However, Jiang Ning was expressionless and didn't say a word, feeling displeased inside.
Seeing Jiang Ning's expression, Tang Hecai felt a pang of guilt and quickly dropped his smile, saying, "Master Jiang, did I upset you by arranging these people to come over without asking?"
"Mr. Tang, I have to say, we haven't even finalized the contract, and I haven't agreed to anything, yet you arranged everything like this. Have you considered how I feel?
Secondly, the reason I don't reveal my true identity at Huayin is because I don't want my current life to be disturbed, but what did you do?
Now, not only you know my identity, but also these famous chefs under you, and the bodyguards outside.
Do you think my competitors won't know what's going on?"
After Jiang Ning's analysis, Tang Hecai's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
He really hadn't thought that Jiang Ning's analysis would be so thorough; his whereabouts were completely exposed to his competitors.
He also couldn't guarantee whether the chefs he brought would betray him, or if the bodyguards would sell him out.
At this moment, he regretted his actions.
Although most of these bodyguards were loyal, and the chef was also carefully selected...
...their whereabouts had definitely been grasped by competitors.
"I, I, Master Jiang, what do you think I should do next?" Tang Hecai was somewhat at a loss.
"Your group of bodyguards standing outside is too eye-catching. Secondly, the contract hasn't been agreed upon, nor has it officially begun. You should take the chef back first, and don't say anything."
"Okay, what else?" Tang Hecai anxiously continued to ask.
"President Tang, how many people know that you purchased Villa A17?"
"Only my secretary and I. However, Master Jiang, rest assured, my secretary is absolutely loyal. No one else knows that I bought Villa A17 and A18." Tang Hecai said with a solemn oath.
"Alright, CEO Tang, let's talk about the signing. My price is ten billion, and I'll provide ten signature dishes that aren't available on the market.
I'll also come forward to help you compete in the Chef God Competition. But whether you can win the title of Chef God, I can't guarantee it," Jiang Ning said after thinking for a moment.
In reality, Jiang Ning mostly wanted Tang Hecai to back down and return to Kyoto as soon as possible.
That way, the risk of his identity being exposed would be minimized.
Perhaps others only knew that "Super Dad" was in Cangnan City, and only Tang Hecai and a few famous chefs had seen his true face.
It wouldn't be easy for others to find him.
So, Jiang Ning deliberately proposed a signing amount that Tang Hecai would find difficult to accept, and also didn't guarantee winning the Chef God title.
This was something that any culinary group or culinary competition team would find hard to accept.
Tang Hecai frowned when he heard Jiang Ning's conditions.
The price was really too high.
"Master Jiang, isn't your request a bit too much? Can you lower the conditions?" Tang Hecai looked at Jiang Ning nervously.
"Mr. Tang, these are my terms. If not, perhaps you should go back to Kyoto and think about it," Jiang Ning emphasized the word "Kyoto."
"Master Jiang, please wait a moment, I'll make a call." After saying that, Tang Hecai went upstairs.
Tang Hecai: "Dad, I just met with Master Jiang."
Tang Xia Chuan, who was lying on a recliner, asked, "What did Master Jiang say?"
Tang Hecai said helplessly, "Master Jiang wants ten billion, he'll provide ten signature dishes that aren't available on the market, and he'll participate in the Chef God Competition, but he doesn't guarantee winning any prizes, and he'll be done afterward."
Tang Xia Chuan sat up: "Ten billion? From my analysis, Master Jiang shouldn't be someone who values money."
Tang Hecai: "I don't know either. He asked for ten billion as soon as we met."
Tang Xia Chuan felt there must be a catch. Either he had misjudged, and Master Jiang was greedy for money, or Master Jiang was deliberately raising the price, trying to drive his son away.
But yesterday, he had given Jiang Ning a tip of ten million, making him the top tipper. Jiang Ning shouldn't be so unkind.
There must be a reason. It must be that his son had done or said something inappropriate, definitely: "That's not right, not right, Hecai, tell me everything you did in Cangnan City, including the meeting with Master Jiang."
Tang Hecai reluctantly recounted to the old master everything he had done after arriving in Cangnan City, as well as the details of his meeting with Jiang Ning, Jiang Ning's expressions, etc., in detail.
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