Chapter 946 - Female Vice-Chairman (1/2)

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Although Zhang Yan disliked Zhou Shijie, after trying all 10 restaurants, Yuan Zhou’s bravery and cooking skills had conquered his taste buds.

Moreover, since Yuan Zhou was still so young, Zhang Yan was able to let go of his prejudice against Yuan Zhou. After that, his satisfaction toward Yuan Zhou grew.

Thus, he put a lot of effort when introducing Yuan Zhou to the people around him. Even before the award conferment, he was already echoing what Zhou Shijie and the others were saying about Yuan Zhou.

After done with all the introductions and conventional greetings, Yuan Zhou felt like leaving. After all, he had something important to do, and it would be even better if he could do that today.

“Chairman Zhang, I still need to open the restaurant tonight,” Yuan Zhou said.

“Sure. I heard from Chairman Zhou that you don’t like socializing. But it is still a good thing to know someone from the business world,” Zhang Yan did not stop, but he still stuck around.

“Um. Thank you,” Yuan Zhou thanked earnestly.

“Don’t worry about it,” Zhang Yan waved his hand in an indifferent manner.

“Speaking of the business world, a daughter of mine is Dingfeng Group’s vice-chairman. The two of you can consider getting to know each other when there is a chance,” said Zhang Yan as he palmed his face, seemingly only having to recall this now.

“Vice-chairman?” Yuan Zhou asked doubtfully.

Yuan Zhou wondered why was there another high-position woman appearing. After all, in his restaurant, there was already a Jiang Changxi. Now, Zhang Yan’s daughter had popped out as well.

After all, female chairmans should be as rare as young handsome rich male chairmans. This caused Yuan Zhou to be curious.

“Yes, vice-chairman. Although my daughter is a vice-chairman, she is of similar age to you. Young people will have more common topics. And when it comes to promoting Sichuan Cuisine, us chefs are in charge of cooking but the people from the business world are better when it comes to actual promoting,” said Zhang Yan with a smile.

“Um,” Yuan Zhou nodded and did not say anything else.

“Since you are the award recipient this year, it will be a good thing for you two to talk about the promotion of Sichuan Cuisine. I will bring her to your restaurant one day,” said Zhang Yan calmly.

“Sorry for troubling you,” Yuan Zhou said.

“Not at all. You won’t have many topics with a geezer like me. But young people are always creative and will have similar topics,” Zhang Yan said with a smile.

As they chatted, they reached the entrance of the ballroom.

“Thank you. I’ll be leaving, then,” Yuan Zhou took his leave.

Since Yuan Zhou had already told Zhou Shijie earlier that he was leaving, he could walk out directly and did not need to tell Zhou Shijie about it again.

“Sure. Be careful on your way back,” said Zhang Yan. He watched on as Yuan Zhou left.

He noted that Yuan Zhou did not forget turning his head to thank the waitress who opened the door for him.

“Little Yuan sure is young and promising, usually silent yet still has sufficient presence, young yet responsible, and very talented to boot,” muttered Zhang Yan.

“If my daughter can get together with Yuan Zhou, I will have incredibly talented grandchildren in the future. At that time, I will utterly surpass you, Zhou Shijie,” Zhang Yan thought inwardly.

He had a smug look on his face, as if he could already see that day coming.

“Chairman Zhang? Chairman Zhang?” someone called out when seeing Zhang Yan daydreaming.

“Yes?” Zhang Yan immediately recovered his strict look and asked while rubbing his goatee.

“The people there are inviting you over,” said the person while pointing at Zhou Shijie.

“Ok, got it,” Zhang Yan nodded and headed towards the middle of the ballroom.

Meanwhile, Yuan Zhou was heading towards the hotel lobby with the wooden case containing the pennant he won.