The original Ye Chui had to work hard to take care of his two sisters and naturally didn't have extra money to buy a mobile phone.
After Ye Chui borrowed a body and was reborn, although life was carefree, he only knew two people in this world —his two sisters. So, a mobile phone was completely unnecessary, and up until now, he had not bothered to get one.
But now, Lin Wei asked him for his phone number, and he felt a bit regretful. He thought he should have gotten a phone earlier. He chuckled and continued, "How about you give me your number first, and I'll call you after I buy a phone."
"Sure." Lin Wei agreed. She asked for a pen from Yu Yan but couldn't find any paper to write the number on. Ye Chui simply opened his hand, letting Lin Wei write the number on his palm. So, Lin Wei held Ye Chui's large hand and earnestly started writing —this action seemed quite intimate at first glance.
At this moment, they were standing in the lobby of the hotel. Cao Xiong and Lin Zhengdao were walking ahead and talking. Cao Kang originally wanted to chat with Lin Wei, but seeing this scene made his expression turn sour.
He didn't expect Lin Wei to willingly give her number to Ye Chui and write it so intimately on his hand. He had never had such physical contact with Lin Wei!
What's more, the number he had for Lin Wei in his phone was obtained through various means from other people, and he had never used it.
Coincidentally, wearing a white chef's uniform, Fang Jun was coming out of the kitchen. He had heard that Cao Kang was leaving, so he came over to say a few words, hoping to get closer to Cao Kang. Just then, he also witnessed Lin Wei carefully holding Ye Chui's hand to write the number.
This scene shocked Cao Kang beyond words. He had initially thought that Ye Chui, just a seller of lamb skewers, could never catch up to Lin Wei. Wasn't he just making the lamb skewers Lin Wei liked? Could that really attract the girl's affection?
This morning, when he drove Ye Chui to Wan Lai Fu, he was sneering at Ye Chui's overestimation of his capabilities.
But seeing the slightly intimate scene between Ye Chui and Lin Wei, Fang Jun felt a bit shaken in his worldview. Could it be that Ye Chui had really won the heart of Lin Wei, the number one beauty?
Lin Wei wrote her phone number in Ye Chui's palm. This girl had a bit of a childlike innocence; she even drew a cute smiley face after the phone number. She smiled at Ye Chui and said, "If you buy a phone, be sure to call me first thing."
"Okay, I will definitely do that," Ye Chui replied with a smile.
"Goodbye... no, we'll see each other tonight. Hehe." Lin Wei waved cutely at Ye Chui and then chased after Lin Zhengdao as they left.
Ye Chui watched her leave, a faint smile on his face. The feeling of youth is really good!
Thinking about the unfinished recipe transaction with Yang Yong, Ye Chui was planning to find him when he happened to see Cao Kang standing not far away, looking cold and sinister. Ye Chui lightly smiled, showing an expression of "What's wrong? You don't like it? Then come and bite me," and then turned and walked away.
"... " Cao Kang gritted his teeth fiercely, seemingly determined to take a big bite out of Ye Chui.
His mood was not good. When Fang Jun rushed over to chat with him, Cao Kang just snorted coldly, not saying much, and left Fang Jun hanging there. Outside the Wan Lai Fu Restaurant, Lin Zhengdao and Lin Wei got into a car, with Yu Yan driving.
Cao Xiong and Cao Kang father and son took another car. Cao Kang, feeling gloomy, sat in his father's car and said bitterly, "This Ye Chui is just a seller of lamb skewers. What's he so proud of? Sooner or later, I'll make him regret it!"
"Make him regret it?" Cao Xiong, who was starting the car, coldly retorted his son without hesitation, "Given the current situation, you might be the one regretting it in the end!"
Cao Kang became somewhat urgent, "Dad, why are you saying this? Could it be that I will lose to that poor kid?"
"Lose?" Cao Xiong squinted at his son, "You've already lost now. What, do you think just because he's a poor kid, he can't surpass a rich young man like you?"
"But...but..." Cao Kang didn't know what to say.
"But what?" Cao Xiong coldly interrupted Cao Kang, "Our family's strength is nothing in Lin Zhengdao's eyes. In his view, you and Ye Chui are no different. Do you think Lin Wei is one of those gold-digging girls who flatter you every day?"
"So, I advise you to treat Ye Chui as a worthy opponent and realize that you've already lost at the starting line. Now, you must think about what to do next!"
After being scolded by Cao Xiong, Cao Kang fell into silence. Upon careful consideration, it did seem like Cao Xiong said. He nodded, "Dad, I understand. I won't underestimate him from now on."
"That's right. In the end, we still have the advantage." A smile appeared on Cao Xiong's face. "Lin Wei is a high school sophomore, and she's definitely looking for a school to transfer to. Without any surprises, she should enter Xizhou Elite Noble School. By then, you can be closer to her, and Ye Chui won't be a problem anymore."
Xizhou Elite Noble School –just by its name, one could tell it was an elite private school. Girls from wealthy families like Lin Wei would undoubtedly choose this school as their first option after transferring to Xizhou. And Cao Kang happened to be a student at this school.
Hearing his father's words, Cao Kang smiled, "Dad, I will definitely not let you down. I won't lose to that poor guy, Ye Chui!"
***
Ye Chui went to find Yang Yong but happened to see Tian Xiaodu at the kitchen entrance.
The chubby Tian Xiaodu had a cheerful expression on his face as he handed a card to Ye Chui. "This is from Manager Yang. The password is six zeros. There's a total of 120,000 in it. That little Yang guy, who is usually so stingy, was unusually generous today. He added an extra 20,000 for you."
Ye Chui smiled, accepted the card, and didn't explain what had happened in the private room just now. Curious, he asked, "Do we need to write some kind of contract?"
"No need, I trust you," Tian Xiaodu said with a smile. Even though he had only known Ye Chui for a couple of days, he strangely felt that Ye Chui was trustworthy. Perhaps it was Ye Chui's culinary skills that impressed him. In Tian Xiaodu's eyes, someone who could cook so well must not be a fraud.
Ye Chui appreciated Tian Xiaodu's trust but didn't say much. After keeping the card, he was about to leave. It was already noon, and even though he had just eaten something, he needed to prepare lunch for his two sisters.
As he was about to leave, Tian Xiaodu called him again, "Little brother, Han Lao will come to eat in a week. During this time, do you have any specific requirements for ingredients?"
"I'll handle that myself," Ye Chui replied. To prepare a good dish, besides the chef's exceptional skills, the quality of ingredients was crucial. Ye Chui attached great importance to the upcoming chicken feast he would prepare for Han Lao, and he wanted to personally choose the ingredients.
After Ye Chui left the restaurant, Tian Xiaodu was about to return to the kitchen. However, Fang Jun, who had just encountered a setback with Cao Kang, approached him. His face was somewhat dim as he said, "Master, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."
"What do you want to say?" Tian Xiaodu glanced at his disciple.
"Master, I feel that as a renowned five-star chef, it's a bit beneath you to compliment Ye Chui so much. Even if this guy has some talent, you shouldn't offend Manager Yang for his sake. When you spoke up for Ye Chui in the kitchen just now, Manager Yang's expression was quite unpleasant," Fang Jun advised in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaodu's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but kick Fang Jun. "What do you understand!? Useless guy, go back to work!"
Fang Jun didn't dare to say anything more and hurriedly walked into the kitchen. However, a trace of imperceptible disdain flashed in his eyes —he admitted that Ye Chui was indeed impressive, but he felt disappointed with his master's conduct.