Chapter 40: Does Jiang Qing Like Men?
Jiang Qing turned to Chi Jiong: “Zero Six’s main customer base goes there to drink and relax; the demand for desserts isn’t high to begin with. Maintaining the status quo isn’t a bad thing. There’s no need to make a huge fuss over just me.”
These words were considerate; they not only gave Chi Jiong an out but also made his own stance clearāhe didn’t plan to involve himself too much in Zero Six’s operations.
But Chi Jiong clearly had no intention of taking this out.
“Customer preferences can be cultivated.” He looked at Jiang Qing, “If Zero Six can have the best desserts in A City, then we won’t just attract drinkers, but also gourmets like you.”
Jiang Qing locked eyes with him for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly: “I’ve certainly witnessed Boss Chi’s boldness now.”
Watching the two of them, Lin Siyu actually began to toy with the idea of whether he should go acquire a few Michelin-starred restaurants.
If Chi Jiong could overhaul his dessert line for Jiang Qing, then shouldn’t he, the heir to the Lin Group, also show some initiative?
This thought only flashed by for a second before he suppressed it. It was too deliberate; it would only make him look inferior.
He picked up his teacup and drawled leisurely: “Boss Chi’s move isn’t bad. But if you ask me, rather than making a huge fuss to remodel Zero Six, it would be better to just open a new dessert shop and specifically invite Second Young Master Jiang to be the consultant.”
Chi Jiong raised an eyebrow and looked at him: “Your meaning is?”
“My meaning is,” Lin Siyu set down his teacup, his smile gentle, “If you’re going to do it, take it to the absolute limit. Zero Six is a bar after all; its atmosphere and positioning are heavily skewed toward nightlife. If you truly want to build a top-tier dessert line, it would be better to start fresh.”
He looked at Jiang Qing, his tone sincere: “What do you think?”
Listening to the two of them going back and forth, a smile suddenly rippled around the corners of Jiang Qing’s lips. He reached out, picked up the teapot, and unhurriedly refilled the empty cups in front of Chi Jiong and Lin Siyu with hot tea.
“I appreciate both of your intentions.” He put down the teapot, his fingertip tapping lightly on the tabletop.
“However, whether it’s remodeling Zero Six or opening a new shop, it sounds like you two are planning to team up for a major business venture.” He lifted his eyes, his gaze pausing for a second on each of their faces, “And I, it seems, am merely… an ‘excuse’ in this grand blueprint of yours?”
Chi Jiong and Lin Siyu were both stunned simultaneously, realizing that their little “sparring match” just now probably looked more like a preliminary commercial game centered around him in Jiang Qing’s eyes.
Jiang Qing leaned back slightly:
“As a person, I have a picky mouth, but I’m lazy. Having me as a consultant is fine,” he looked at Chi Jiong, “At most, I’ll go to Zero Six’s back kitchen once a week to taste new items and give some feedback. I will not participate in any operational decisions or personnel arrangements.”
He then turned to Lin Siyu, “As for the new shop, if you’re interested in investing in the food and beverage industry, I can certainly help introduce a few head chefs who possess genuine vision. But I won’t get involved.”
Chi Jiong looked at Jiang Qing. He realized he might have made a mistakeāthis person before him was never someone who could be easily “fought over” or “moved.”
Lin Siyu also smiled:
“You truly are transparent. I was being presumptuous.”
While the few of them were talking, Xia Yinlan walked over carrying a few desserts. She had clearly heard the latter half of the conversation. As she placed the pudding in front of Jiang Qing, she smiled and teased:
“It seems our shop won’t be able to keep Qingqing, our golden signboard, much longer? A consultant for Zero Six, that sounds impressive.”
Jiang Qing used his spoon to gently crack the hard, brittle caramel surface of the pudding, producing a crisp “crack” sound:
“Sister Lan’s craftsmanship is one-of-a-kind in A City, I’d never bear to leave.”
These words coaxed Xia Yinlan into a beaming smile. She shot a glance at Chi Jiong and Lin Siyu, pointedly adding: “That’s right, even if you want to poach talent, you have to see if Qingqing is willing.”
Lin Siyu raised his teacup, acknowledging Xia Yinlan:
“For Boss Xia’s shop to be able to retain Jiang Qing, it naturally possesses extraordinary qualities. I will definitely make a special trip to taste it another day.”
At this moment, Xia Yinhan also walked over holding several dishes. Hearing this, he immediately chimed in:
“Of course! Our shop is personally certified by Qingqing!” He placed the seafood on the table and very naturally sat down right next to Jiang Qing, “Qingqing, taste this Salt and Pepper Shrimp made with a new recipe.”
Saying this, he picked up a shrimp and was about to peel it for Jiang Qing.
This action caused the atmosphere at the table to instantly tense up again.
Jiang Linmu immediately reached out to block him: “My brother knows how to peel it himself!”
Xia Yinhan wasn’t annoyed either. He smilingly placed the shrimp onto Jiang Qing’s plate: “Alright, alright, then you peel it for your brother.”
Jiang Linmu choked on his words and angrily started peeling the shrimp.
Are you kidding me.
One servant by his brother’s side is enough, and that’s him.
He thought viciously in his heart.
Brother is his.
Always has been since childhood.
And always will be in the future.
Xia Yinhan looked thoughtfully at Jiang Linmu and couldn’t help but say:
“Didn’t expect him to actually be a bro-con…”
“Pfftā!” Lin Siwu, who was drinking water nearby, couldn’t hold it back and sprayed water everywhere, coughing violently. As he hurriedly and clumsily wiped the table, he curiously darted his gaze back and forth between Jiang Linmu and Jiang Qing.
Bro-con? Is it really okay to just say that out loud?!
The degree of Jiang Linmu’s blush at this moment could rival the plate of lobster on the table.
And so, the brat who, just a second ago, was darkly thinking that his brother could forever only be his alone, was now blushing like an innocent, pure boy.
Jiang Qing was actually a bit surprised. The number of times he usually visited this shop was fewer than his visits to ‘Cloud Night’. Even when he did come, it was just to eat a small cake or some seafood. Basically, he just listened to the Xia siblings chattering in his ear. He didn’t expect Xia Yinhan to actually know that Jiang Linmu was a bro-con.
Xia Yinlan walked over carrying the Raspberry Mousse. Hearing this, she immediately joined in:
“Qingqing, you have no idea how much he secretly investigated in private just for you…”
“Yinlan!” Xia Yinhan immediately reached out and covered Xia Yinlan’s mouth.
“Mmph…! You think… uh… just coveri… mmph my mouth will work!!!!!”
Xia Yinlan acted with lightning speed, tossing her own phone into Jiang Qing’s lap.
“Inside are all the criminal evidence I took pictures of!”
The scene instantly became highly chaotic.
Jiang Qing took the phone from his lap. The screen lit up, and it was densely packed with photosātaken from various angles, but the protagonist was, without exception, himself. There was his focused side profile while eating cake in the shop, the moment he smiled faintly while listening to Xia Yinlan speak, and even a few that were clearly candid shots of his back profile waiting for a car under the streetlights outside the shop.
Even more outrageously, the photos were categorized into folders by date, the earliest dating back to half a year ago. Some photos even had notes next to them, such as “Today Qingqing ordered the durian crepe, said it was too sweet,” or “Qingqing looks good in a grey sweater.”
Jiang Qing swiped his finger down, revealing a computer browser interface.
The search history was densely populated, the first two words of every entry being “Jiang Qing.”[What is Jiang Qing’s height and weight…]
[Jiang Qing’s family background]
[What does Jiang Qing like to eat][What are Jiang Qing’s hobbies]
[Has Jiang Qing ever been in a relationship]
[What type does Jiang Qing like…][Does Jiang Qing like men?]
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