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61. Don't Understand The Appropriate Amount

"Let's take it down." In the end, Fang Yao agreed with Yin Xun's initial suggestion.

Yin Xun, "..."

She knew it.

"How did you make this dish?" Fang Yao had never eaten such a bad dish before and could not help but ask out of curiosity.

Yin Xun had been observing Fang Yao's expression as he ate. Although Fang Yao was trying his best to hide his pain, Yin Xun still noticed it.

She picked up her chopsticks and picked up a piece to try. Although she made it herself, she was not as strong as Fang Yao. She only chewed for a moment before spitting the food into the trash can.

"It really tastes awful." Yin Xun smiled awkwardly. "Actually, I followed a recipe step by step. It's just that when I added the seasoning, the recipe just said to add the appropriate amount. Anything is appropriate. I don't know how much this appropriate amount is."

"I was afraid that if I added too little seasoning and the taste would be too faint, so I added more salt. I didn't expect it to be like this."

Yin Xun was playing it down. Actually, she did not add just a little salt. She added all kinds of seasonings, which was why the dishes were so salty.

After listening to Yin Xun's explanation, Fang Yao sighed. As expected, he should not have had any expectations for Yin Xun.

He should have thought of this when he heard the clattering in the kitchen. People who actually knew how to cook would not be so flustered.

Yin Xun said guiltily, "Well, actually, I'm just not used to it. But I know how to add seasoning now. There is still a lot of food in the kitchen. I'll definitely succeed if I make a few more dishes..."

Yin Xun took the stir-fried meat with mushrooms and planned to throw it away.

As she spoke, she walked toward the kitchen. Fang Yao looked at her muttering and felt a little helpless.

He got up and walked to the kitchen as well. However, he did not expect that just as he reached the door, Yin Xun would close it with a bang.

Fang Yao, "..."

Yin Xun returned to the kitchen and looked at the various ingredients in front of her. She did not know where to start.

She still wanted to find an opportunity to discuss the collaboration with Fang Yao. If she did not treat Fang Yao well first, the collaboration would most likely fail. She had thought about ordering takeout, but unfortunately, takeout was only available in the city, not in such a remote place.

However, that made her think of another business opportunity. The residents here were all wealthy people, so she could open a high-end restaurant to serve the rich folk here.

Yin Xun sighed. There were indeed advantages to being behind. There were business opportunities everywhere.

However, no matter how good the business opportunity was, it was a matter for the future. It was more important to resolve the current matter first. Fang Yao was still waiting outside for dinner, but she did not know how to cook. She had no choice but to ask Mary for help.

Yin Xun picked up her phone and walked to the far corner of the kitchen to call Mary, hoping she could guide her on the phone.

"President Yin, cooking is actually very simple. You just need to add the right amount of oil, the right amount of salt, and the right amount of seasoning." Mary guided her easily over the phone.

Yin Xun's head was about to explode when he heard that everything had to be in the 'right' amount.

"So what's the right amount?" Yin Xun asked.

Hearing Yin Xun's question, Mary was in a dilemma. She said, "It depends on how many dishes you put in, how much oil..."

Before Mary could finish, there was a knock on the kitchen door.

"Mr. Fang, please wait a moment. I'll be done soon," Yin Xun said embarrassedly.

She thought that Fang Yao was losing his patience, but she was caught off guard when she heard him say, "Come out. Let me do it."

"Huh?" Yin Xun hung up the call and opened the kitchen door. Only her head was revealed as she looked at Fang Yao in shock. "You know how to cook? But you're a guest. It's embarrassing to ask you to cook."

"You must let the guests eat." Fang Yao glanced at the stir-fried meat with mushrooms on the kitchen table. "Won't you feel even more embarrassed about this dish?"

Yin Xun felt that Fang Yao had a point.

Fang Yao continued, "Also, any food you make can't be eaten. This is called wasting food. It's shameful to waste food."

Yin Xun stammered, "Uh, that's true."

Although Fang Yao was right, she felt that something was wrong.

Fang Yao did not give Yin Xun time to react. He pushed open the door and walked into the kitchen. Although Yin Xun felt embarrassed, it was her fault for not being good at cooking, so she obediently watched Fang Yao cook.

She did not expect Fang Yao to know how to cook even with his noble status. His movements were skillful. He cut the vegetables, put them in the pot, and stirred the ladle. He was as smooth as a chef on television.

Before long, Fang Yao had prepared a table full of delicious dishes.

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62. Maybe It's Talent

"Try it." After Fang Yao was done cooking, he washed his hands and walked to the dining table to invite Yin Xun to try the food.

At this moment, it was as if Yin Xun was the guest and Fang Yao was the host.

Yin Xun raised her chopsticks and picked up a piece of meat to taste. The moment she put it in her mouth, her eyes lit up and she praised him sincerely, "It smells so good. Can we start eating now?"

Fang Yao nodded slightly and said, "Go ahead."

With Fang Yao's permission, Yin Xun lowered her head and started to dig in. However, halfway through the meal, she realized that she and Fang Yao seemed to have swapped roles. She was the one who invited Fang Yao over for dinner.

However, the meal was already prepared. Yin Xun felt embarrassed for a moment before continuing to eat. Fang Yao smiled when he saw Yin Xun eating so happily.

Although Yin Xun was focused on eating, she did not forget her reason for inviting Fang Yao here today. She wanted to find an opportunity to discuss collaboration terms with Fang Yao.

As she ate, she thought about what to say. She looked up and met Fang Yao's gaze.

Yin Xun smiled sheepishly and said, "Mr. Fang, I'm really sorry. I wanted to treat you to a meal today, but it turned out to be you treating me. I'll make it up to you next time. Still, you don't have to cook for yourself at home, do you? Then why are your culinary skills so good?"

"Maybe it's talent," Fang Yao said casually.

Yin Xun thought he was mocking her indirectly, but then he heard Fang Yao continue, "I usually watch the servants cook when I'm tired. After watching them for so long, it's natural that I picked things up. This is my second time cooking. I had just planned to give it a try here. I thought that no matter how bad it turned out, it wouldn't be worse than that plate of stir-fried meat with mushrooms. But I didn't expect the results to be good."

After listening to Fang Yao, Yin Xun crinkled her nose. She had guessed right. Fang Yao was mocking her.

Nevertheless, Yin Xun was not angry. There was no harm to be mocked by such a big shot. After all, they had the power to do so.

She recalled the description of Fang Yao in the original book. Even though it was only a brief mention, the fact that he had the strongest background possible showed that Fang Yao was destined to be a big shot. Coupled with his ability to learn and execute he displayed today, Yin Xun was even more convinced that she made the right choice.

As Yin Xun ate, she thought about how to discuss the collaboration with Fang Yao.

When she finally finished eating, she decided to come clean with him.

She had read countless novels. The big shots all had one thing in common, which was that they hated lies and flattery. People should say whatever they wanted to say and gain the favor of these people.

Yin Xun was originally sitting opposite Fang Yao. After making up her mind, she got up and poured a cup of tea for Fang Yao before sitting beside him.

"Mr. Fang, there's something I'm not sure if I should say. Although we haven't known each other for long, I already consider you one of my best friends. So, after thinking for a long time, I decided to tell you."

Yin Xun took a deep breath and looked like she was cheering herself on.

She said with a serious expression, "Actually, I didn't just want to treat you to a meal today. There's something I've kept in my heart for a long time. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you." Yin Xun stared directly at Fang Yao and asked, "Mr. Fang, since you accepted my invitation, I take it that you don't hate me, right?"

Yin Xun's eyes were filled with anticipation as she looked at Fang Yao. The gaze gave Fang Yao a bad feeling. His heart skipped a beat as he stared at Yin Xun.

Yin Xun looked very much like the girls who had confessed to him in the past. They also looked at him with this type of anticipation, but when they heard his rejection, their anticipation turned into disappointment. In the end, they left in tears.

Although he was a little interested in Yin Xun, it was nothing more than that. It was far from the extent of fancying her.

Seeing how serious Yin Xun was, if she confessed to him now, how could he explain his thoughts without hurting Yin Xun's pride?

"You're right. But Miss Yin, although I do not hate you, isn't it a little too soon for us to talk about this kind of thing..."

"This kind of thing is better done as soon as possible. It's easy to miss the chance if you wait!" Yin Xun leaned closer.

Fang Yao felt his heart suddenly beat faster, and he subconsciously hid behind her. "Miss Yin, actually, I am very busy with work, and I have never thought about this kind of thing. Why don't we both calm down and talk about it later?"

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63. Please Cooperate With Me

"No! This can't wait. It's not easy to find such a suitable person. I can't miss this opportunity. If I do, who knows how much longer I'll have to wait!"

"Miss Yin, Miss Yin, I'm not ready yet. This is too sudden!" Fang Yao's gaze was actually somewhat ablaze. He did not expect Yin Xun to be so straightforward. The moment she opened her mouth, what came out was an explosive confession.

"Mr. Fang, please cooperate with me!" Yin Xun took a deep breath and stood in front of Fang Yao. With incomparable sincerity, she bowed deeply.

After saying that, she finally felt relieved—she finally said what she had been suppressing for a long time.

"Huh?" Fang Yao, who was still thinking about how to reject Yin Xun gently so that he would not wound her, was stunned when he heard her words. He looked at her in shock and said, "What did you just say? You want to work with me?"

Fang Yao thought he had misheard and asked again.

"Yes, I want to work with you." Yin Xun quickly nodded and repeated it.

Then, she saw Fang Yao's expression become rather interesting. For a moment, it looked like happiness, shock, disappointment, and embarrassment flashed across his face at the same time.

This was the first time Yin Xun had seen so many emotions on Fang Yao's face. She thought to herself that her poor hospitality must have dissatisfied Fang Yao. Then, when he heard that she wanted to cooperate with him, he was pissed.

In order to comfort Fang Yao, she quickly added, "Although I didn't properly treat you to a meal today, don't worry. I'm very reliable when it comes to business. If you don't believe me, you can take a look at my proposal before making a decision!"

Afraid of being rejected by Fang Yao, Yin Xun quickly ran to the table beside him, took out a folder, and handed it to Fang Yao.

Fang Yao took the folder and still had not calmed down. He had not expected Yin Xun to have laid out this much groundwork. During such an ambiguous situation, she actually just wanted to discuss a collaboration with him?

For a moment, Fang Yao felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart. It was not very comfortable.

He suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, opened the folder, and began to read.

Soon, the discomfort was replaced by surprise. After reading the proposal, he looked up at Yin Xun and asked, "Is this your plan?"

"Yes, how is it, Mr. Fang? Are you interested?" Yin Xun looked at Fang Yao expectantly.

Although she believed that the plan would be successful, this was only under the premise that she could predict the future trend. It involved many things that had yet to appear, so to Fang Yao, this proposal was essentially about mapping out the future.

She could not use her original world's way of thinking to gauge the people here, so Yin Xun was a little nervous. She did not know if Fang Yao would agree to her request.

"Your proposal seems to be a little advanced." Fang Yao placed the document on the table and tapped his fingers on it.

He did not agree or refuse. It seemed that he was doubting the feasibility of the plan.

Yin Xun sat down and prepared to discuss this project with Fang Yao.

"Mr. Fang, I know that the current level of technology is far from what I'm imagining. However, technology is developing rapidly now. With this momentum, I believe it won't be long before society enters the Internet era. My idea is to start an online company that mainly focuses on online shopping and socializing before that era arrives."

"The world's business opportunity is like a cake, but this cake hasn't taken shape yet. It's just an embryo and hasn't been decorated with cream and other toppings. Let's occupy the cake first. In the future, with cream and toppings, we can decorate it however we like and make it into any flavor we want."

"However, if we give up on seizing this cake from the start, everyone will be eyeing this delicious cake after it takes shape. At that time, it will be too late for us to take it for ourselves." Yin Xun gave Fang Yao an example to explain her thoughts.

"Your plan is very detailed, but if we are to work together, what do you want from me?" Fang Yao asked.

Yin Xun's proposal only contained a plan for the future, but not the specifics of the cooperation with him. Whether this cooperation was feasible or not, he needed to hear Yin Xun's request first.

Yin Xun smiled and slowly said, "I hope Mr. Fang can invest..."

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