After divorcing my celebrity wife, I became the world's richest person

Chen Yu couldn't help but frown, he always felt that these two were intentionally coming over to challenge him, and then using it as an excuse to become his apprentices.

"Considering the skills of you two, you should already be at the top within Sichuan cuisine, why would you need to study under me?"

Chen Yu proceeded to pick up his Mapo Tofu and began eating at the kitchen door.

A look of guilt simultaneously appeared on both of their faces.

Li Gang even took out a special-grade chef certification from his person.

"I always thought my cooking skills had reached the peak, but not until today did I realize I've been sitting in a well watching the sky."

With that, he was about to tear up the special-grade chef certificate.

Chen Yu quickly grabbed a spoon from the side and hit Li Gang's hand, stopping him.

"These days, getting a special-grade chef certificate is no easy feat, you must have put in at least twenty years of effort. Are you really going to throw it away just like that?"

Li Gang shook his head: "Compared to you, what's my skill worth?"

Chen Yu let out a sigh, finding these two individuals reminiscent of Wang Qingshan in temperament.

Moreover, since they were introduced by Liu Chong, they were considered acquaintances.

If he kept them, he could fully open up the Sichuan cuisine section in the future.

"It's not impossible for you two to learn my skills!"

Upon hearing this, their eyes immediately lit up, looking at Chen Yu with anticipation.

This expression alone gave Chen Yu a sense of inexplicable comfort.

At least from this look, it was clear that the two were genuine chefs, at least they wouldn't betray him after learning from him.

In the current catering industry, there's always been the cautionary tale of teaching the apprentice only to starve the master.

It has to be said, some people are truly heartless, setting up their own establishments as soon as they've learned all their master's techniques.

Chen Yu had no such concerns, with his current abilities, he could easily keep these two in check.

Besides, if he wanted to expand the business, some risks had to be taken.

Chen Yu stepped forward and helped the two up.

"We do not have a formal apprenticeship here, I can teach you my techniques, but you must work for me."

"No problem!" The two replied in unison.

Chen Yu smiled slightly, "However, as for the salary, well! I'll decide on it after you two have worked for a month."

The two nodded repeatedly, seeming willing to go along with whatever Chen Yu said.

"Good! Do the two of you have somewhere to live, or do you need me to arrange employee accommodation for you?"

"No need!" Ning Kai repeatedly waved his hands: "We'll sort it out ourselves!"

After finalizing some details, the two left the restaurant and went to the nearby residential area in search of a house.

Chen Yu didn't intervene too much, after all, both were adults in their forties; since they chose his restaurant, it must have been a well-considered decision.

Additionally, they weren't like Chu Hong and the others, girls not yet twenty years old; they should be capable of sorting out housing on their own.

...

Capital Film and Television Base.

Fang Yuan looked at the contracts laid out before her with excitement.

She had just arrived here, and she got some tremendous news.

Su Rui, one of the most famous "Four Flowers" in the capital, had actually broken her contract with her agency!

Through the efforts of Han Mintao, most of the resources she left behind fell squarely into the lap of Fang Yuan.

This was an unexpected joy for her. At this rate, it wouldn't take long for her to fulfill the bet agreement.

Right now, Han Mintao was also by her side, guiding her through signing the contracts.

After all the contracts were signed, Han Mintao pulled Fang Yuan aside.

"You have to dine with young master Zhao tonight!"

Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, "Zhao Hai from the imperial capital's Zhao Family?"

"That's right!"

Fang Yuan's pupils dilated abruptly, "That man is a beast, how many female stars have been ruined by him? Mom, you're pushing me into a fire pit!"

Han Mintao looked nonchalant, "Don't worry! I've already arranged everything for tonight, with six paparazzi and more than a dozen media outlets nearby, he won't dare to do anything to you."

Fang Yuan was still worried, she had vaguely heard that Su Rui had tried to break her contract with her agency because she was unwilling to submit to Zhao Hai.

If someone like Su Rui couldn't get away with it, how could she be any better?

"But, Mom..."

"Alright, daughter, don't forget, you've signed a bet agreement, and this Zhao Hai is your best chance to turn things around, otherwise, you're doomed."

Just as Fang Yuan hesitated, a scream suddenly erupted from nearby.

Zhao Hai was seen approaching with a bouquet of flowers, heading straight towards Fang Yuan.

"Miss Fang, I've long admired your reputation. I wonder if I am fortunate enough to have dinner with you tonight."

Fang Yuan froze in place.

The rumors described Zhao Hai as an unabashed playboy who even tormented female actors recklessly.

Now, it seemed that Zhao Hai was somewhat different from the rumors.

Sunny, handsome, elegant; it appeared all the favorable words could be applied to Zhao Hai.

Almost subconsciously, Fang Yuan found herself accepting the flowers, mumbling an affirmative response.

Zhao Hai smiled slightly, "Then, after you finish filming, I'll come pick you up!"

It wasn't until Zhao Hai had left that Fang Yuan snapped back to reality.

This was the entertainment industry! Everyone was an acting master, and even life itself was a performance.

How could anyone judge a person's character based solely on their appearance?

Fang Yuan's breathing became rapid, and she looked at Han Mintao with a pleading gaze.

"Go ahead! Daughter, you've already agreed anyway. Besides, the Zhao Family is one of the four great families of the imperial capital, it's always not good to offend them."

Fang Yuan let out a long sigh of relief and stopped thinking about it.

She placed the flowers aside and continued filming with a troubled heart.

...

By four o'clock in the afternoon, Ning Kai and Li Gang had already found a place to stay and arrived at the shop fully dressed in their chef uniforms, very formal indeed.

Chen Yu admired these two chefs quite a bit.

Putting aside their status as special-grade chefs, just their serious attitude earned his respect.

"Today the Sichuan cuisine section is not officially open for business yet, I'm afraid I can only trouble you two with some miscellaneous tasks!"

Ning Kai and Li Gang didn't mind at all, ready to do whatever Chen Yu commanded.

They then went to the next-door kitchen to help Wang Qingshan with the braised dishes.

According to Chen Yu's instructions, they were to come over at eight o'clock in the evening to prepare the staff meal.

Just as Chen Yu was about to take a break, several elders rushed into the shop unexpectedly.

Without exception, they all carried their own medical records.

"Young boss Chen, after old Wang ate your medicinal cuisine, all his ailments were cured in no days, can you make me a meal too? I'm willing to pay whatever it costs."

"Yeah, young boss Chen, everyone says you have the healing touch and understand medicine, please help us!"

...