"Then why not hire some professional chefs to run these shops?"
The lackey asked.
You're ruining those dishes, you bastards!
"Heh. You want delicious food, and you want important Easter Eggs too? There's no such thing as eating and taking at the same time."
Chen Li curled his lip.
"...Forgive my bluntness, but are you trying to see their twisted expressions as they clearly don't want to eat this food, yet have no choice but to try it for the important Easter Eggs?"
The lackey looked at Chen Li suspiciously.
"How could that be? Do I look like that kind of person? I'm clearly repaying Shu for her contributions by specially preparing an opportunity for you. They can't cook well, but you can. You'll definitely make a killing."
Chen Li denied it flatly.
Was Chen Li the sort of person who forced others to eat shit?
"You didn't even know I was coming, did you? I'm telling you, the food has to taste good! Mmph, mmph..."
However, just as the lackey was about to argue with Chen Li, Ji covered his mouth and dragged him aside.
Ji had no particular principles when it came to food or cooking.
Making money wasn't shameful.
Surely no one would refuse money for the sake of their conscience, right?
Besides, with a shop from the very beginning, Ji could start making arrangements ahead of time. By traveling through the Twelve Hours, he could spread 181 Black Chess Pieces across all of New Penacony.
He could also sell the local specialties he had brought from the Terra Continent at high prices, saving up to buy a Star Destroyer.
"Thank you for your help, Mister Chen Li. We'll head to the waiting area first."
Ji said with a smile as he dragged the lackey away.
"Mm,