Chapter 66: Do You Mind If I Name the Store? (1/2)

Chapter 66: Do You Mind If I Name the Store?

Translator: OnGoingWhyEditor: Vermillion

”Work under me, your monthly salary will be… ten thousand crystals!”

The emperor said with a smile as he looked at Bu Fang with gleaming eyes and held out a shaking finger.

Bu Fang expressionlessly looked at the emperor and did seem to notice the emperor's shaking finger. His eyes were slightly unfocused as he thought, ”Hmm? How much did the emperor say my monthly salary would be just now? Ten thousand crystals?”

”My host, as someone aiming to become the God of Cooking, your pure goal should not be corrupted by materialism. You must strengthen your resolve and not be affected by riches! You must use your own hands to create a beautiful future.”

The system's solemn encouragement shattered Bu Fang's delusions, whose resolve was slightly shaken. The corner of Bu Fang's mouth widened into a smile.

Bu Fang indifferently looked at the emperor with steady eyes and simply asked, ”Why should I work under you?”

The confident smile on the emperor's face suddenly froze and he said with a frown, ”Because I am the emperor, the supreme ruler. Don’t I have the qualifications to hire you as the imperial chef?

”There are countless chefs in the world who desire to enter the imperial kitchen, just to have a chance to cook a dish for me...”

”Is the emperor that incredible? If they wish to go, then let them go.” Bu Fang simply said. His gaze was calm. He was neither arrogant nor overbearing. It was as if he was declaring an ordinary matter.

The emperor suddenly froze. Even Xiao Meng who was observing the both of them in a distance was startled as well.

When the emperor recovered from his stupor, the corner of his mouth was twitching. Bu Fang was probably the only person in the world who would dare to speak to him in such a manner… However, there was nothing he could do to Bu Fang within the store.

”Don't waste your energy. I won't be swayed by anyone. If you want to eat my dishes, just come to my store. As for going to that so-called imperial kitchen, I have no interest at all,” Bu Fang simply said as he stood up. His tone was calm, as if he was simply drinking water.

The emperor meaningfully glanced at Bu Fang and nodded. He did not persist. There were some things where you only need to ask in order to know the result.

”What an idealistic and ambitious chef,” the emperor thought. He no longer said anything as he narrowed his eyes and enjoyed the comfortable feeling brought by the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine.

After eating for a while, the emperor finally finished his meal. As he cleaned his beard, the wrinkles on his face seemed to have come alive.

”Excellent! Delicious! It's been a long time since I've tasted such delicious dishes! You deserve to be rewarded!” The emperor said while stroking his beard, ”As for the reward… it's hard to decide.”

Bu Fang went into a daze. He did not expect the emperor to offer such a proposal.

The emperor held his hands behind his back as he glanced around the store. Suddenly, an unfathomable smile appeared on his face.

”Owner Bu, I've already thought of a reward for you. Ordinary crystals would be far too vulgar and you wouldn't be able to use expensive elixirs. I saw that your store still doesn't have a signboard, so how about I personally name your store?” The emperor benevolently looked at Bu Fang.

From his point of view, Bu Fang would definitely not reject this reward. With a signboard personally written by the emperor, the fame of the store would definitely rise up and become completely well-known within the Light Wind Empire. It was a reward far more practical for a store than crystals.

”Notice to the host, the store's interior furnishing are to be completed by the system. The store's signboard system has already been prepared. The host must not accept any signboard given by others.”

Bu Fang already knew that, with the system's proudful nature, it would definitely not allow him to accept such a bountiful reward.

”I am grateful for your kind intentions. If you like my dishes, you can patronize the store often. As for the matter regarding the signboard, there's no need for that. The store's furnishing are well enough, so there's no need for any changes,” Bu Fang expressionlessly said as he ignored his conscience and rejected the emperor's kind intentions once more.

The emperor was feeling really embarrassed. He was mercilessly rejected by Bu Fang when he tried to entice Bu Fang into working under him. Now, he was even rejected when he wanted to name the store...

The black-hearted store was indeed first class at being arrogant, but it had the qualifications to do so.