At the dining table .

Lin Fan just treated it like a normal outing . He drank and feasted . He probably wouldn't be able to drive home later .

Chen Chang Sheng was really happy . He raised his gla.s.s, "Master Lin, I'll give you a toast . Let me introduce you to a friend of mine . "

Then, Chen Chang Sheng pointed to a middle-aged man beside him, "This is my secondary school cla.s.smate . He is currently working in the food and beverages industry in Zhongzhou . This time, he came to Shanghai to visit me and I arranged for us to meet up together . "

The man stood up and smiled, "Hi, Master Lin, I am Xu Fei Yuan . I have heard of Master Lin's name . This time, it's my honor to meet all of you here, including Master Lin . I am finis.h.i.+ng this gla.s.s of wine as a form of respect . "

"Oh, so you're from the same village," Lin Fan smiled and said .

Xu Fei Yuan had been doing really well in Zhongzhou . This time, he came to Shanghai to catch up with his cla.s.smate and perhaps boost his business . When he heard that a lot of wealthy men were gathering for a meal, he was really excited about it .

Especially when he heard that one of them was Master Lin . He couldn't contain his excitement at all .

He didn't really dare to speak at the table as he was afraid of offending people . He only started to speak when Chen Chang Sheng introduced him to everyone else . That was when he introduced himself to the others .

w.a.n.g Ming Yang and the others were friendly and they gave Chen Chang Sheng face . "Since you're Chief Chen's friend, you're our friend now . You don't have to be too formal . We can talk about anything . "

Although Xu Fei Yuan was pretty well to do, he couldn't match up to the wealth of the people at the table .

After hearing that, he became livelier . He started toasting everyone and tried to make friends with them .

After three rounds of drinking .

Everyone started to talk about other random things .

Chen Chang Sheng's face was red . He patted Xu Fei Yuan's shoulder, "I heard your restaurant just had two new dishes and they're really popular now . Is it being sold to the other cities?"

When Xu Fei Yuan heard that, he smiled, "Brother Chen, these two dishes are really decent . They helped me to expand my market outreach . These dishes can be said to be my signature dishes . "

"Haha, if we're talking about cooking, we should mention that Master Lin is a superb cook . Those that have tried his food before will never be able to forget its taste," He Cheng Han said and laughed .

He had eaten Lin Fan's food before and he had been craving for it ever since then .

Xu Fei Yuan was a little drunk and he started to talk more, "Actually, these two dishes weren't mine initially . They belong to a small restaurant . There was once I returned home from working overseas and I was hungry . I found a random restaurant to have my meal in . That was when I found the treasure . These two dishes were really delicious . Then, I told them to cease operations and let me be the chef there . If not, they could sell the recipe to me . "

"Guess what happened next . "

Jin Yun Ming smiled, "Did you fight with them over it?"

Those that discussed business deals would discuss things first . If they couldn't reach a common agreement, they would think of other ways to get what they wanted .

"Not really . I saw that they were hiring people . Hence, I sent my head chef down to work for them . You should know what the outcome was like by now," Xu Fei Yuan laughed .

Every time he thought about it, he felt that he was really smart for doing that .

"That was superb . He learned a new skill and that is irreplaceable," He Cheng Han laughed . He felt that this fella was pretty smart .

Xu Fei Yuan waved his hands modestly, "It wasn't superb . That was just a corporate move . My head chef worked in their kitchen for a month and he watched everything that they did . He slowly managed to master the skills and patented the dishes . "

"The small restaurant didn't patent the dishes?" someone asked .

Xu Fei Yuan smiled, "Why would those people know the importance of a patent? My restaurants now depend on these two dishes and they are gradually expanding to other markets . It also has different packages . We use vacuum packaging for deliveries and the income is pretty good . "

The others were envious of him . They didn't expect this fella to be so lucky . He actually made a fortune after eating a meal . Where would they be able to find such a good deal?

Lin Fan interrupted, "Does that mean the small restaurant is out of business?"

He couldn't get used to such a behavior .

Meanwhile, He Cheng Han and the others were stunned . They knew that Master Lin loved to stand up for the weak . He didn't like to befriend those that did evil things .

The things that they said earlier were just for bragging rights .

However, Xu Fei Yuan didn't know that . He just wanted to show his determination in front of all of them .

"That can't be helped . That's how businesses work . After I got the patent rights, I stopped them from selling these two dishes . If they wanted to sell them, they had to pay . Because of this, we went to court but I had all the evidence . Obviously, I won the case . "

Lin Fan furrowed his brows . He wondered why this person was so cunning .

Chen Chang Sheng realized that Master Lin was a little unhappy and it was probably because of what he was saying . He immediately nudged his friend and asked him to stop talking about it .

"Alright, alright . Let's not talk about that . Let's talk about something else," Chen Chang Sheng tried to change the topic .

Lin Fan knocked the table, "Chief Xu, what are the two dishes called?"

Chen Chang Sheng knew that something was wrong when he heard Master Lin asking about it . Then, he looked at w.a.n.g Ming Yang .

However, w.a.n.g Ming Yang just shook his head . It was clear that he should stay out of this matter .

Meanwhile, He Cheng Han and the others didn't say anything else . They just looked at each other . They knew that Master Lin was probably unhappy because of what he said . They looked at Chen Chang Sheng and wondered why he asked someone like him over for dinner .

They thought about it further .

It was really pretty despicable .

He had a big organization and he still bullied a small restaurant . It was shameful to even speak of it .

Xu Fei Yuan smiled, "Oh, these two dishes are called, 'Mirror Box Tofu' and 'Cherry Pork' . They're really delicious . Next time, I'll let everyone try them . "

When Lin Fan heard that, his face changed .

w.a.n.g Ming Yang was observing his best friend's expressions . When he saw his face changed, he knew that something was wrong .

Sh*t was about to go down .

This time, Lin Fan took out his phone and called someone .

"Everyone, please keep quiet . I'm making a call," Lin Fan said to everyone .

Then, there was silence in the private room .

Soon, the person picked up .

"Ke, how's life?" Lin Fan asked calmly .

The person on the phone remained silent for a moment . Then, he smiled, "I'm doing pretty well . How's life in Shanghai recently? I read the news about you heading to the northeast . Are you okay?"

"I'm fine . I'm back in Shanghai now . How's business recently?" Lin Fan asked .

Bai Ke hesitated for a moment, "It's pretty good . Business is good . Don't worry . Tell me when you're in Zhongzhou next time . I will welcome you warmly . "

Bai Ke was really depressed and lifeless . However, since his cla.s.smate called him, he had to sound energetic .

However, he felt like he let him down .

"Alright, I'll hang up now . I have something to handle here," said Lin Fan .

"Okay . "

After hanging up .

Lin Fan smiled and stood up . "Just as everyone's here today, I'll cook two dishes for everyone to try . How's that?"

w.a.n.g Ming Yang smiled and nodded, "Sure . "

. . .

At the dining table . Lin Fan just treated it like a normal outing . He drank and feasted . He probably wouldnt be able to drive home later . Chen Chang Sheng was really happy . He raised his gla.s.s, Master Lin, Ill give you a toast . Let me introduce you to a friend of mine . Then, Chen Chang Sheng pointed to a middle-aged man beside him, This is my secondary school cla.s.smate . He is currently working in the food and beverages industry in Zhongzhou . This time, he came to Shanghai to visit me and I arranged for us to meet up together . The man stood up and smiled, Hi, Master Lin, I am Xu Fei Yuan . I have heard of Master Lins name . This time, its my honor to meet all of you here, including Master Lin . I am finis.h.i.+ng this gla.s.s of wine as a form of respect . Oh, so youre from the same village, Lin Fan smiled and said . Xu Fei Yuan had been doing really well in Zhongzhou . This time, he came to Shanghai to catch up with his cla.s.smate and perhaps boost his business . When he heard that a lot of wealthy men were gathering for a meal, he was really excited about it . Especially when he heard that one of them was Master Lin . He couldnt contain his excitement at all . He didnt really dare to speak at the table as he was afraid of offending people . He only started to speak when Chen Chang Sheng introduced him to everyone else . That was when he introduced himself to the others . w.a.n.g Ming Yang and the others were friendly and they gave Chen Chang Sheng face . Since youre Chief Chens friend, youre our friend now . You dont have to be too formal . We can talk about anything . Although Xu Fei Yuan was pretty well to do, he couldnt match up to the wealth of the people at the table . After hearing that, he became livelier . He started toasting everyone and tried to make friends with them . After three rounds of drinking . Everyone started to talk about other random things . Chen Chang Shengs face was red . He patted Xu Fei Yuans shoulder, I heard your restaurant just had two new dishes and theyre really popular now . Is it being sold to the other cities? When Xu Fei Yuan heard that, he smiled, Brother Chen, these two dishes are really decent . They helped me to expand my market outreach . These dishes can be said to be my signature dishes . Haha, if were talking about cooking, we should mention that Master Lin is a superb cook . Those that have tried his food before will never be able to forget its taste, He Cheng Han said and laughed . He had eaten Lin Fans food before and he had been craving for it ever since then . Xu Fei Yuan was a little drunk and he started to talk more, Actually, these two dishes werent mine initially . They belong to a small restaurant . There was once I returned home from working overseas and I was hungry . I found a random restaurant to have my meal in . That was when I found the treasure . These two dishes were really delicious . Then, I told them to cease operations and let me be the chef there . If not, they could sell the recipe to me . . Guess what happened next . Jin Yun Ming smiled, Did you fight with them over it? Those that discussed business deals would discuss things first . If they couldnt reach a common agreement, they would think of other ways to get what they wanted . Not really . I saw that they were hiring people . Hence, I sent my head chef down to work for them . You should know what the outcome was like by now, Xu Fei Yuan laughed . Every time he thought about it, he felt that he was really smart for doing that . That was superb . He learned a new skill and that is irreplaceable, He Cheng Han laughed . He felt that this fella was pretty smart . Xu Fei Yuan waved his hands modestly, It wasnt superb . That was just a corporate move . My head chef worked in their kitchen for a month and he watched everything that they did . He slowly managed to master the skills and patented the dishes . The small restaurant didnt patent the dishes? someone asked . Xu Fei Yuan smiled, Why would those people know the importance of a patent? My restaurants now depend on these two dishes and they are gradually expanding to other markets . It also has different packages . We use vacuum packaging for deliveries and the income is pretty good . The others were envious of him . They didnt expect this fella to be so lucky . He actually made a fortune after eating a meal . Where would they be able to find such a good deal? Lin Fan interrupted, Does that mean the small restaurant is out of business? He couldnt get used to such a behavior . Meanwhile, He Cheng Han and the others were stunned . They knew that Master Lin loved to stand up for the weak . He didnt like to befriend those that did evil things . The things that they said earlier were just for bragging rights . However, Xu Fei Yuan didnt know that . He just wanted to show his determination in front of all of them . That cant be helped . Thats how businesses work . After I got the patent rights, I stopped them from selling these two dishes . If they wanted to sell them, they had to pay . Because of this, we went to court but I had all the evidence . Obviously, I won the case . Lin Fan furrowed his brows . He wondered why this person was so cunning . Chen Chang Sheng realized that Master Lin was a little unhappy and it was probably because of what he was saying . He immediately nudged his friend and asked him to stop talking about it . Alright, alright . Lets not talk about that . Lets talk about something else, Chen Chang Sheng tried to change the topic . Lin Fan knocked the table, Chief Xu, what are the two dishes called? Chen Chang Sheng knew that something was wrong when he heard Master Lin asking about it . Then, he looked at w.a.n.g Ming Yang . However, w.a.n.g Ming Yang just shook his head . It was clear that he should stay out of this matter . Meanwhile, He Cheng Han and the others didnt say anything else . They just looked at each other . They knew that Master Lin was probably unhappy because of what he said . They looked at Chen Chang Sheng and wondered why he asked someone like him over for dinner . They thought about it further . It was really pretty despicable . He had a big organization and he still bullied a small restaurant . It was shameful to even speak of it . Xu Fei Yuan smiled, Oh, these two dishes are called, Mirror Box Tofu and Cherry Pork . Theyre really delicious . Next time, Ill let everyone try them . When Lin Fan heard that, his face changed . w.a.n.g Ming Yang was observing his best friends expressions . When he saw his face changed, he knew that something was wrong . Sh*t was about to go down . This time, Lin Fan took out his phone and called someone . Everyone, please keep quiet . Im making a call, Lin Fan said to everyone . Then, there was silence in the private room . Soon, the person picked up . Ke, hows life? Lin Fan asked calmly . The person on the phone remained silent for a moment . Then, he smiled, Im doing pretty well . Hows life in Shanghai recently? I read the news about you heading to the northeast . Are you okay? Im fine . Im back in Shanghai now . Hows business recently? Lin Fan asked . Bai Ke hesitated for a moment, Its pretty good . Business is good . Dont worry . Tell me when youre in Zhongzhou next time . I will welcome you warmly . Bai Ke was really depressed and lifeless . However, since his cla.s.smate called him, he had to sound energetic . However, he felt like he let him down . Alright, Ill hang up now . I have something to handle here, said Lin Fan . Okay . After hanging up . Lin Fan smiled and stood up . Just as everyones here today, Ill cook two dishes for everyone to try . Hows that? w.a.n.g Ming Yang smiled and nodded, Sure . .