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Chapter 1042: Counterfeits Driving a limited-edition Ferrari, he took Xue Shanshan, Xue Liuliu, and Alice into the shopping district, heading straight for the food court. The food court was filled with snacks and delicacies from all over the world—it was absolutely dazzling. Normally, the only allowed mode of transportation in the shopping district is bicycles; even electric scooters are prohibited from entering or exiting, as the area is simply too bustling and crowded. and having so many vehicles would cause major disruptions. However, once the staff realized the car belonged to Qian Ruhai, they immediately issued orders to mind their own business. Once they knew it was the boss’s car, who would dare to make a fuss? They pretended not to see it even when they did. Although the shopping district strictly enforces no exceptions, it all depends on who you are. The rules were made by them—are they really going to follow them themselves? It’s just like ancient emperors: the laws they enacted—could they really restrict the emperor? Is it a crime for an emperor to forcibly take a commoner’s daughter? No, that’s called imperial favor. Qian Ruhai’s car also came to a stop upon reaching the food court. After instructing the staff to keep a close watch on it, he entered the food court with the three women. The food court is for enjoying food—what’s the point of driving in there? “So many snacks! So many people!” Xue Shanshan inhaled the aroma of the food court, her inner foodie resurfacing once again, and exclaimed excitedly. “Shanshan, this food court features specialty snacks from all over the world. There’s something for everyone,” Qian Ruhai said with a smile. “Really? Then I’m going to feast my eyes and my stomach,” Xue Shanshan said with a grin. “Mm-hmm,” Qian Ruhai nodded. “Then what are we waiting for? Boss, cousin, and Alice, let’s go!” Xue Shanshan said, unable to contain her excitement. “Alright, let’s go,” Qian Ruhai nodded. In the food court, Xue Shanshan looked around, picking up anything that looked tasty to try. If she liked it, she’d recommend it to the others—or even hand it right to them to taste. To be honest, the flavors that could hold their own in the food court were generally quite good; you could say there was nothing bad—they were all masters of their craft. Of course, the more skilled the vendor, the better the spot they occupied, and the better they sold—some items were even limited edition. For example, they had now reached the inner section of the food court, where they saw a single stall surrounded by a dense crowd, with security guards stationed all around. “So many people? What are they selling?” Xue Shanshan asked curiously. “Hundred-Flavor Squid,” Alice replied with a smile upon hearing Xue Shanshan’s question. “Hundred-Flavor Squid? Isn’t that just squid? Why are there so many people here? Have none of them ever eaten squid before?” Xue Shanshan asked, puzzled. “This isn’t just ordinary squid, you know. How should I put it? They say this squid is incredibly delicious, with several different flavors. It’s incredibly fragrant. This ‘Hundred Flavors Squid’ has become a signature dish in the food court. They start selling it at this time every day, and they only sell ten skewers in total. Normally, two skewers are enough to fill you up because they use large squid.” ” Alice explained. “Is it really that good? Seeing all these people here, it seems pretty popular. But only ten skewers a day is too few, isn’t it? With so many people here, how is anyone supposed to get any?” Xue Shanshan shook her head. “I don’t know if it’s good or not, since I’ve never tried it myself. I only learned about this squid from the commercial district’s financial reports. Someone in the consortium has tried it and gave it a great review. As for whether you can get it, don’t worry about that, Shanshan. There’s nothing in the commercial district we can’t get,” Alice replied with a smile. “Boss, that sounds great. Why don’t we buy some to try?” Xue Shanshan immediately looked up and said with a smile. Needless to say, her inner foodie had definitely kicked in. “Of course,” Qian Ruhai nodded with a smile. He then had Alice contact the commercial street’s security team, who in turn notified the security guard stationed next to the “Hundred Flavors Squid” stall. Upon receiving the message, the local security guard immediately went over to speak with the stall owner. After a brief conversation, the owner produced a megaphone from somewhere and announced loudly: ““Excuse me, everyone. The ‘Hundred Flavors Squid’ isn’t for sale today.” “Why?” “Yeah, what’s the deal? We’ve been waiting for ages. Usually, it goes to the highest bidder—now you’re not even letting us bid and you’re just not selling? What’s that all about?” “I brought plenty of money just to buy a skewer to try, and you’re saying this? What are you thinking?” many people protested. “I’m truly sorry, everyone. But there’s nothing I can do—it won’t be sold to the public today. I appreciate your interest. If you’d like, come back tomorrow. I’ll add twenty skewers to make up for today,” the vendor said. After saying that, the vendor offered no further explanation. No matter what, he wasn’t going to sell them. Every vendor in the Food Court wanted to make a name for themselves—once they had that, the next step was naturally to catch Qian Ruhai’s attention. If they could be recruited into the Chef Corps, they’d be set for life. Now that Qian Ruhai was here in person, he was definitely going to put his all into making them. Everyone knew that the待遇 offered by the Chef Corps—composed of top chefs from around the world selected from the Food Court—was simply beyond belief. With this opportunity at hand, why would he waste time on small talk with others? Of course, they couldn’t see this scene. They had just walked straight into an ice cream shop in the Food Court and taken a seat. The shop was quite crowded, but their arrival went largely unnoticed—thanks to the system hiding their identities. Even if others saw them, they wouldn’t recognize who they were; the memory wouldn’t surface until after they’d left. Inside the shop, they ordered some ice cream to eat while they chatted. “Owner, I used to think Shanghai’s commercial districts were already bustling, but now… I feel like they’re just slums,” Xue Shanshan said with a smile as she sipped her drink. “Shan Shan, I think you’ve fallen for the food scene here. There’s an endless variety of delicious food for you to try,” Xue Liuliu called out, directly exposing Xue Shanshan’s true thoughts. “Hehe, you’re right,” Xue Shanshan admitted with a laugh, nodding her head. “Shanshan, from now on, this food court is all yours,” Xue Liuliu said with a smile after Xue Shanshan finished speaking. “What? Boss, what did you say?” Xue Shanshan froze, looking at him with a dazed, innocent expression. “I said this food court is yours from now on. I’m giving it to you, so from now on, Shanshan, you can eat whatever you want.” He said with a smile, looking at Xue Shanshan. “Ah… Boss, don’t joke around. How could I possibly accept that?” Xue Shanshan shook her head. “Who said I was joking? I’m serious. I’ve actually been thinking about what gift to give you, Shanshan. The Heart of the Ocean is precious, but it isn’t the best fit for you. You like it, of course, but it’s not exactly what you’d truly want. I’ve always remembered your two wishes back then. The first was to have an endless supply of delicious food,and the second was the Heart of the Ocean. Now I can say with confidence that this Gourmet Zone contains delicacies from all over the world. By giving this to you, I’m giving you the world’s finest cuisine.” He said with a smile, looking at Xue Shanshan. “Boss…” Xue Shanshan looked at him, deeply moved, her tears nearly streaming down her face. She shook her head in refusal, her voice trembling with emotion: “Boss, thank you, but you don’t need to give me the Food Zone. As long as you’re here, I’ll always have an endless supply of delicious food. You, Boss, are my greatest wish.” “Haha, well, no matter what, from now on, you, Shanshan, are the owner of the Gourmet Zone,” he said, smiling at Xue Shanshan. Alice stood by, staring in disbelief. Was she seeing things? That was the Gourmet Zone—worth as much as a small conglomerate! To just give it away like that… didn’t that make Xue Shanshan’s status way too high? Xue Liuliu, however, wasn’t surprised at all. Having been with Qian Ruhai, she’d long known he was incredibly generous with them—generous to a terrifying degree. “Liuliu, I’ve given the Gourmet Zone to Shanshan, so I’ll give the Fashion Zone to you, Liuliu. As for you, Alice, I don’t need to give you anything—after all, when I’m not here, you’re effectively running the conglomerate. Everything belongs to you anyway.” He then turned to Xue Liuliu and Alice and said with a smile. “Boss, Chairman.” Xue Liuliu and Alice were just about to speak when they saw Qian Ruhai shake his head. “Alright, let’s drop this topic now. Moving on to the next one—let’s get ready to eat. That ‘Hundred Flavors Squid’ is here.” As soon as Qian Ruhai finished speaking, the three women immediately looked toward the entrance of the ice cream shop. They saw a middle-aged American man walking in, carrying a large tray covered with a metal lid. “Sir…” The American man walked over, his eyes lighting up the moment he saw them. He approached respectfully and called out with a smile. “I hear your ‘Hundred Flavors Squid’ is quite delicious,” he said, nodding at the man. “I dare say my ‘Hundred Flavors Squid’ is absolutely the finest squid dish out there. No other squid dish could ever surpass it. If you don’t believe me, sir, please give it a try,” the American man said respectfully. He then opened the metal tray, revealing the Hundred-Flavor Squid inside. A total of twelve pieces lay on the tray. As soon as the tray was opened, a fragrant aroma wafted out—the scent was incredibly enticing, and the dish glistened with a golden sheen, instantly whetting one’s appetite. “It looks promising. If it tastes good, you’ll join my team of chefs and be responsible for making my Hundred-Flavor Squid from now on. As for the pay, you won’t be disappointed,” Qian Ruhai said with a smile. “Thank you, sir,” the man nodded decisively. He was absolutely confident in his Spiced Squid. He didn’t believe anyone would say it wasn’t delicious. Even when he hadn’t put much effort into it before, there were still long lines of people waiting. Now that he’d carefully crafted the recipe, the flavor was several times better than what he’d sold previously. If anyone still wasn’t satisfied, they’d truly be the most picky person imaginable. “Shan Shan, Liu Liu, Alice, come on, let’s see how it tastes.” Seeing Xue Shan Shan, Xue Liu Liu, and the others, who had been eyeing the Spicy Squid for ages, they said with a smile. “Mmm, Boss, just the smell makes me want to eat it. I’ll try some first.” With her inner foodie taking over, Xue Shanshan had no idea what politeness was; she simply nodded, reached out, grabbed a skewer, and popped it into her mouth. “…Mmm… This is so good! Boss, Cousin, and Alice, you have to try it too! It’s absolutely amazing. I’ve never eaten anything this delicious before. I suddenly feel so happy just being able to eat something this good.” Xue Shanshan’s eyes lit up the moment she took her first bite, and she spoke quickly. “Is it really that good?” Xue Liuliu and Alice asked curiously. They then each picked up a skewer and began chewing. As soon as they took their first bite, their eyes narrowed in concentration. They then took a big bite, and satisfied smiles spread across their faces. The American man watched as Xue Shanshan and the others seemed satisfied, but he remained unconvinced. His attention was primarily on Qian Ruhai; he knew Qian Ruhai was the one who really mattered, and only his approval would count as true satisfaction. He took a bite himself. The flavor was excellent—truly a culinary masterpiece. The American wasn’t exaggerating; when it came to preparing squid, it was likely true that no one could make it taste better than he could. Seeing the satisfied smile on her face, the American let out a sigh of relief. “Boss, this squid is absolutely delicious—it’s really good,” Xue Shanshan said with a smile as she finished one skewer and picked up another. “If you like it, have as much as you want,” Qian Ruhai said with a doting smile. “Go make some more. Keep making them until we say we’re done. After that, you’ll join my team of chefs.” She then turned to the American chef and said. “Yes, sir—no, boss,” the American replied, looking delighted. “Boss, I’m done. I’ve already eaten quite a bit. Once I finish this, I’ll definitely be full. If I eat any more, I’ll get fat,” Xue Shanshan said, patting her pretty face. “Haha, sure, if you want to eat it, have him cook it,” Qian Ruhai said with a smile. Xue Shanshan could eat as much as she wanted without gaining weight, but there was no need to mention that. “All right, you can go now. Report to the conglomerate tomorrow and just say you’re joining the culinary team—they’ll take care of the rest.” He waved to the American. “Okay.” The American nodded and then respectfully stepped out. About ten minutes after the American left, they had finished all the Hundred-Flavor Squid. Each piece was quite large, and by the time they’d finished, they were pretty much full. “I’m so full! That was delicious—I’ve never had squid this good before,” Xue Shanshan said, lying back in her chair. “Hehe.” Seeing Xue Shanshan’s dazed and adorable expression at that moment, Qian Ruhai smiled as well. After resting in the ice cream shop for about half an hour, they finally stepped out. Since they’d just finished eating, there was no way they were going back so early. They left the food street and headed toward the fashion district. As the name suggests, the fashion district sold clothes, bags, and the like—every kind of brand and luxury item imaginable. There were no fakes; everything was the real deal. The employees of the conglomerate wouldn’t dare to pass off inferior goods as genuine; if caught, they’d have their entire salary docked and might even face legal action. Hardly anyone had the nerve to deal in counterfeits. “Shanshan, Liuliu, and Alice, there are plenty of clothes and bags in the fashion district. Take whatever you like—I’ll buy them for you,” he said with a smile as he looked at the three women. “Thank you, Boss,” the three women replied with smiles, accepting the offer without hesitation.