novelaction Chapter 146 Black-hearted Businessmen
Chapter 146 Black-hearted Businessmen
Perhaps because Ye Ke’s previous description was too complicated to describe, Ye Wenhui had no expectations for this medium-rare steak with some red meat before eating it.
Unexpectedly, the steak was surprisingly soft, tender and juicy, without the fishy smell of raw meat as she had imagined.
Seeing that Ye Wenhui liked it, Ye Ke asked her if she wanted to switch it up. Ye Wenhui thought about it and shook her head.
Or not? Just give it a try. If she were to finish the whole portion of this half-cooked food, she was afraid her stomach wouldn't be able to handle it.
Ye Ke chuckled: "Okay! That's it for this time. You can try other flavors next time."
Ye Wenhui's hand holding the knife and fork trembled. Next time? Her wallet couldn't bear it.
Seeing Ye Ke's familiar look, Ye Wenhui asked curiously, "Why do you look like you've been here many times?"
As he spoke, his eyes became more and more suspicious. "You haven't been here before, have you?"
Although she had doubts, she was not angry. Ye Ke could use her own money however she wanted. The child was already so old, and she didn't want to control him too much.
Ye Ke raised his head, his eyes proud and arrogant: "You can watch TV? I can't watch it?"
"Besides, this store was recommended by our school teachers. I've heard them talk about it many times."
In fact, it was the experience gained from eating in the previous life, but he couldn't tell Ye Wenhui this reason, so he had to find a new excuse.
Ye Wenhui nodded in understanding. She had a nerd filter for Ye Ke, thinking that she could learn anything just by watching TV. Since Ye Ke was so smart, it was natural for him to perform so skillfully now.
While eating, Ye Ke recommended other dishes to Ye Wenhui, and Ye Wenhui tried them one by one.
"There's nothing special about these leaves! Is it because my tongue is not good enough that I can't taste it?"
"These noodles from abroad taste different, don't you think this sauce would taste better with our noodles?"
"I was wondering what mashed potatoes were. So it's just mashed potatoes? Why are potatoes that cost only a few cents so much?"
Ye Wenhui silently complained about the unscrupulous merchants in her heart.
Ye Ke picked up a piece of bread that was given to him before the meal, spread mashed potatoes on it evenly, and handed it to Ye Wenhui. "Would you like to try this?"
Ye Wenhui took it and took a bite. The crispy bread slices paired with the delicate mashed potatoes tasted unique.
"It's really good!" Ye Wenhui's eyes lit up as she felt this novel combination.
Ye Ke took the opportunity to give her some advice, "This mashed potato can be paired with bread slices, or with other things. You can try to develop new desserts in this direction."
When Ye Wenhui heard this, she immediately began to consider the feasibility.
Ye Ke added, "You can also use mashed potatoes instead. For example, sweet mashed sweet potatoes would be more suitable? There are also mashed purple potatoes, mashed taro, and mashed yam..."
Ye Wenhui became more and more excited as she listened, and excitedly clenched her knife and fork: "Oh, this meal is really worth it!"
She finally understood that only by spending a lot of money can one broaden his horizons!
Perhaps because of her research mentality, Ye Wenhui ate later not with the intention of enjoying the food, but rather to learn from others.
Ye Ke almost covered his mouth and laughed secretly, feeling that he could fool Ye Wenhui again next time.
After they finished eating, Ye Ke waved for the waiter to come over to settle the bill, but the waiter said, "A gentleman has already paid the bill!"
Ye Ke and Ye Wenhui looked at Wei Qian'an's table and found that everyone at their table had left and new guests were now seated there.
The waiter followed their gaze and said, "It was Mr. Wei from that table who paid for you."
Ye Ke nodded in understanding.
After the two of them walked out of the restaurant, Ye Wenhui asked in surprise, "How come Xiao Wei paid the bill so quietly?"
This meal cost more than 300 yuan. Although Wei Qi'an was not short of this amount, they couldn't always take advantage of him for no reason!
Ye Ke misunderstood her meaning and explained, "He might be busy with customers and has no time to come over and say hello."
Ye Ke felt that most of the people at that table were brand owners seeking investment from the mall.
Ye Wenhui shook her head. "That's not what I'm talking about. I just think Xiao Wei has helped our family so much that I don't know how to repay him."
It’s not that they don’t want to pay it back, but Wei Qian’an is doing better and better now and has nothing to lack, so they can’t help at all.
Ye Ke's current mentality is like having too many lice but not being afraid of itching. She said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, just keep it in mind and return it when you have the chance."
In fact, she did not feel much indebted to Wei Qian'an. Wei Qian'an had indeed helped her family a lot, but Ye Ke felt that she had cooperated with him several times, providing money, advice, and making a lot of concessions. How could this not be considered repayment?
Wei Qian'an also thought so. If he could treat his business partners who had not yet reached a cooperation agreement to a meal, then he should not treat Ye Ke, his friendly partner, unfairly.
So he paid Ye Ke's bill with peace of mind.
Wei Qian'an raised his lips to a smug smile, thinking that now Ye Ke couldn't accuse him of being stingy, right?
Seeing this, the brand owner across the street couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mr. Wei, did you think of something to be happy about?"
Throughout the entire day of the cooperation negotiation, Mr. Wei had a stern face and was not smiling. If he hadn't accidentally seen him smile just now, he would have thought that this person was not fond of smiling.
Wei Qian'an: I'm just afraid of looking timid if I laugh.
After listening to the translator's words, Wei Qi'an replied in a gentle voice, "I am happy about the friendly cooperation we have achieved."
The brand owner also smiled when he heard the translation, and even felt a little proud in his heart. It seems that President Wei attaches great importance to their cooperation!
Everything is going well for Ye Ke now, except for his birthday, which also has a full afternoon of classes.
Looking at Ye Ke's complaining face, Ye Wenhui suggested, "Why don't you ask your uncle and his family to come over for dinner? They haven't seen your new house yet."
In the new year, everyone was busy with their own things. After my aunt asked my brother and sister-in-law to help, she started to work even harder. Before she knew it, she opened another branch. After careful calculation, she now owns five fruit stores.
Although each store has a store manager, I still need to inspect and manage the store frequently, which keeps me very busy.
My uncle and his wife are still the same as before, commuting between home and work from nine to five every day.
My uncle's wholesale stall is doing very well now. He even hired another clerk to help. He is still busy until seven or eight o'clock every day before going home.
Although my aunt no longer has to go to the stall, she is supervising He Siyuan at home. There is no other way. He is at a critical moment now and is about to take the high school entrance examination. My aunt Shi Zi'ao is worried about her self-control ability.
Everyone was busy with their own things. When you counted them carefully, the only ones who were free were Ye Wenhui, her mother and daughter.
Not to mention Ye Ke and Ye Wenhui, Ye Rou is just taking care of the baby at home now. The only thing she is busy with is taking the baby back to her in-laws' house every now and then. Fortunately, the two families are close to each other and Ye Rou can drive herself, so she is not so tired.