Shen Qiang frowned deeply as he glanced at the greasy-faced middle-aged man. If it weren't for the fact that he was here on Lv Shuyao's request, Shen Qiang really would have wanted to slap him right across the face.

"He is very impressive, my daughter's favorite medicinal food chef, and someone I highly regard, so you better speak politely," said Lv Shuyao's father earnestly.

The greasy-faced middle-aged man chuckled, then with a proud look, pulled a foreigner with traces of a goatee over from behind him and proudly said, "Old Lv, you wouldn't see the coffin until you cry tears of regret. See? This is our trump card, our ace, the top chef from France, Adrian!"

Looking at Shen Qiang with disdain, the greasy man sneered, "As for you and the young man beside you, you can't compare to Adrian. He is an international chef. You better just stay squatting in your little shop, why even compete? Isn't it just to embarrass yourselves?"

On hearing this, Shen Qiang's brows shot up.

At that moment, Lv Shuyao's father suppressed his anger, patted Shen Qiang on the shoulder, and said, "Ignore him, let's go."

Shen Qiang remained silent.

Although he felt annoyed, since he was not a professional chef and did not know if there was some other caveat or if the greasy-faced middle-aged man had some grudge with Lv Shuyao's dad, he thought it over and decided to endure it.

But just then, the greasy man chuckled and directly blocked Lv Shuyao's father, sneered, and said, "Old Lv, I heard if you don't make it into the top three, you'll get fired. Our place is short a dishwasher, why not bring along all your disciples when the time comes? I'll pay you double the wage."

"After all, compared to our French chef, you'd only be fit to carry plates."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang, who was initially prepared to remain silent, coldly raised his eyebrows and said, "Your French 'daddy' might fart incense, but step aside."

At Shen Qiang's words, those accompanying Lv Shuyao's father immediately laughed.

Though they laughed, no one made any mocking remarks.

The greasy-faced middle-aged man stared at Shen Qiang and said coldly, "Kid, do you know who I am? How dare you speak to me like that?"

Shen Qiang was taken aback.

At this moment, a young man about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old squeezed from behind the middle-aged man and sneered at Shen Qiang, "How do you even talk, you dumbass? Know who this is? He's our boss from Datong River Restaurant, ever heard of it? The most stylish restaurant in the Provincial City, with a market value of over fifty million!"

"Think a measly chef like you can afford to stir up trouble? Believe it or not, if you dare say another word, I'll tear your mouth apart," threatened the young man with a fierce look.

The greasy-faced middle-aged man, his eyes full of pride, had an expression that said, "You're scared now, huh?"

Seeing this, Lv Shuyao's father quickly held Shen Qiang and whispered in his ear, "Shen, just endure it. He's a big boss with money and power, and we can't afford to provoke him but can avoid him. Let's go."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang chuckled.

A market value of over fifty million considered rich and powerful?

What did fifty million mean to Shen Qiang? About half a bottle of Blood Lipid Bone Healing Ointment, a sixth of a week's income from Gathering Qi Powder, four Guiyuan Pills, or not even half a Pei Yuan Pill.

That was it.

With such capability, still daring to act rich in front of Shen Qiang?

But then again.

Lv Shuyao's dad was a chef at a star-rated hotel, essentially a skilled laborer. Though not short on small change, he didn't have substantial wealth. To him, an asset of fifty million truly did mean he was a big boss.

But in front of Shen Qiang, what was such a sum?

"Forget being the Young Master of Medicine King Valley; even a single leg hair from the Zhong Family before was thicker than him. Battling him seriously, Shen Qiang felt it was somewhat embarrassing."

"Draft the contract when you return; I'm buying your Datong River restaurant, and then you can get as far away from me as possible," Shen Qiang said nonchalantly, raising an eyebrow.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

The oily-faced middle-aged man laughed, "Young man, you can't boast like that. Let's not even talk about whether you can cough up fifty million. Even if you want to buy, I have the final say on whether I sell or not."

"Moreover, to speak frankly, our Datong River brought in a top French chef and secured the first place in the provincial city culinary competition. Once the results come out, Datong River's value will only increase."

Shen Qiang harshly interrupted, "Listen well, one, you will not win. Two, I want to buy, and it's not up to you to refuse."

The oily-faced middle aged man's young companion interjected fiercely, "Who the hell are you acting so tough? Aren't you afraid that your tongue will twist from all that wind?"

Shen Qiang smiled, "Whether I am that incredible, you will soon find out."

The young man hesitated somewhat, but the oily-faced middle-aged man scoffed, "Young man, you might not be an expert cook, but your talent for bragging is truly impressive. I'd like to see what kind of ability you have to make me sell Datong River."

Shen Qiang laughed, ignored him, and turned to Lv Shuyao's father, who was standing beside him dumbfounded, with a smile, "Uncle Lv, shall we go in?"

Having regained his senses, Lv Shuyao's father immediately nodded, saying, "Let's go."

Following closely beside Lv Shuyao's father, Shen Qiang took out his mobile phone and sent a direct text to Boss Ma, "Brother Ma, I want to buy the Datong River restaurant. Money is not an issue. You're always boasting about how powerful the underworld forces on Antique Street are. It's up to you now; I want to buy it today. Give me a straight answer if it can be done. If not, I'll find someone else. Reply quickly."

With the message sent,

as he looked up, Shen Qiang saw Lv Shuyao's father looking at him and smiled slightly.

It was then that he said earnestly, "Shen, don't fight with the rich if you're poor, and don't contend with officials if you're rich. Overstepping could bring trouble we can't handle but can avoid. A moment of patience can lead to a calm sea; a step back opens a world of possibilities."

Shen Qiang chuckled, "I understand the principle. Don't worry."

Hearing this, Lv Shuyao's father sighed and fell silent.

At this moment, Shen Qiang's heart was full of emotions.

Especially when he thought of the time at Bikang when Lv Shuyao playfully bought him shoes, a sweet smile unknowingly appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Back then, Shen Qiang couldn't afford good shoes and was mocked by Director Wang. Although Lv Shuyao had only bought a pair of two or three hundred yuan shoes for Shen Qiang, it made him feel a level of emotion he had never experienced before.

Shen Qiang also remembered when Lv Shuyao was a presenter because of the medicinal food and got a huge amount of donations. She wanted to use it to help Shen Qiang buy a house in Provincial City.

He also remembered her advising him to get a girlfriend when she went abroad to study.

All these memories passed through his mind like scenes in a film.

Now Shen Qiang had money.

More than enough to keep Lv Shuyao from sleeping.

Although later Xin Xiaoting, Su Xiaonuan, and Qingxuan came into his life, no matter what, Lv Shuyao was always Lv Shuyao. Shen Qiang admitted his fickleness and greed, yet he was not a man who forgets kindness and fails to cherish old memories.

So…

not only must he win today's contest, but he also had to buy the Datong River, not for anything else, just for Lv Shuyao and her father, to finally hold their heads high!

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