Chapter 4
When Qi Ning raised the price, the way she quickly lowered her head to sign made him smile a little; the previous information was not wrong, she indeed loved money
She actually has many objections and disagrees with everything.
Those who are too greedy are prone to trouble. If Chi Zhihan does not understand when to stop while ahead, then there will be no reason for employment.
Half an hour, even the most delicious noodles have already turned into lumps
The private chef had no opportunity for communication with Qi Cheng. In addition to Qi Cheng, the monitoring of the private chef could also be observed by the well-trained security personnel at the entrance. To ensure Qi Cheng's safety, they had made thorough preparations.
The only places without cameras are the bedroom and the bathroom, and to get from the bedroom to the bathroom, one must pass through the living room
He could see that Chi Zhihan's hesitation after looking at the contract was not to negotiate a higher price; she genuinely found it absurd
I no longer wish to be someone who does not know when to stop while ahead. She is not the first private chef of the Qi family; what others can do, she can do as well
The person inside the door will take away the food box and leave the menu for the next day
After all, he is an adult man who yearns to live but cannot find a reason to do so
"Let's continue eating Yangchun noodles tomorrow at noon," Qi Cheng decided on the menu. After spending four hours making the Yangchun noodles, they must have completely turned into lumps of dough by now, yet he surprisingly felt a sense of regret.
He appreciates such directness, as all he possesses is money
I want to cook for a few people She observed as she entered that this three-story small villa had only two doors, one being the place where she was currently cooking, and the other a larger door with a peculiar window. There were no public stairs, and the two rooms were completely separated.
By the time Qing Ning finished explaining the daily matters and returned to Qi Cheng's side, he had already walked out of the studio and downstairs, staring blankly at the surveillance monitor with an expressionless face
The door across from me, which has a strange small window, actually serves a purpose. She delivers meals every day, only needing to open the small window, place the food box on it, and then pull the bell
She has completely lost the desire to care about how her four hours of effort in making the Yangchun noodles would be evaluated, as that bowl of noodles has remained untouched in the food container since it was placed there
The most intriguing aspect is that if the chef has objections to the menu and feels that one day is insufficient for preparation, they can include a note with the meal box during the next meal and then stand outside the door waiting for a new note
Indeed, her understanding of this type of girl is zero
It is said to be a three-story villa, with the first floor having a ceiling height of over 6 meters. The rooms above the staircase are locked.
"Male or female?" Chi Zhihan felt that this was a very necessary question to ask
After signing, Qi Ning neatly affixed the seal. As he stood up, he heard Chi Zhihan speak in a tone that was both reluctant and compelled: "Um, I have one last question."
The embarrassment in Chi Zhihan's heart deepened, yet she still asked, "What is the Wi-Fi password here?"
This is indeed a ... ... peculiar interest
Very adept at leveraging one's inherent advantages to achieve goals
It was just that Chi Zhihan's current attitude of frowning and inquiring point by point made her feel somewhat impatient. As far as she knew, Lin Jingwu should have reviewed the contract for the Qi Family Private Kitchen, so why did Chi Zhihan still have so many questions now
This side is where the chef resides, so how many people live across the door
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"If there are no objections to this contract, there is also a confidentiality clause here that requires your signature." As Qi Ning handed over another contract while Chi Zhihan was still frowning and hesitating, he continued, "This is a standard confidentiality agreement. I understand that you need the reputation of Qi Family Private Kitchen to enhance your value, but after the contract expires, you are not allowed to disclose any menu content without permission. If the cooperation goes smoothly, we will inform you later when you can publicly share your experiences while working at Qi Family Private Kitchen."
Half an hour later, Chi Zhihan finally had an epiphany
The workflow of Qijia Private Kitchen is as follows: three meals are provided each day: lunch, dinner, and a midnight snack. The menu for the three daily meals is provided to her one day in advance, and she needs to prepare a shopping list based on the menu. Every day at 5 PM, a designated person will come to collect it
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The feeling of being looked down upon by the wealthy due to money ... is actually not that bad
Exchanging notes... This is something even middle school students are too lazy to do...
"In principle, the surveillance will not be turned off." Qi Ning extinguished the last glimmer of hope for Chi Zhihan, "However, no one will be watching you twenty-four hours a day. The surveillance is set up to observe the chef cooking from various angles; outside of cooking hours, you can consider it merely as decoration."
She is a sweet-looking and interesting woman who will live across from him for a month, providing him with thirty days' worth of comic material
This is not the most outrageous yet
These bizarre conditions are approaching the realm of perversion
I heard that. Qi Cheng also tacitly pretended that nothing had happened, even going so far as to comment, "She is very interesting"
Qining halted his movements and looked at the girl
When he is not experiencing an episode, he strives to return to his former self, hoping that everyone can remember how he appeared when he was well during his episodes
Qining was afraid to provoke him again, standing at the door without daring to step forward
Even his grandfather, who has already reached the age of seventy, does not dare to hold his hand when he is ill
The menu is usually provided to you a day in advance; you just need to prepare a shopping list, and the next day, someone will naturally buy everything and deliver it to you. Qi Ning sat in the living room, and the aroma of roasted duck lingered in the air
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In Qi Cheng's view, he holds no value of existence and is merely a burden to the Qi family
She is truly beautiful, with delicate skin and striking features. Because she often smiles, her lips tend to curve upward when she is relaxed
The root of social anxiety disorder is low self-esteem, yet no matter what the Qi family does or what methods Dr. Zhao employs, they are unable to make Qi Cheng understand his own significance
She is to prepare meals for a month in this remote and desolate place, feeding a person who is hidden away indoors, whose gender, age, and any potential ailments are unknown.
She has to be monitored while living in this extremely desolate and luxuriously furnished place for a month
He does not necessarily eat what she cooks; what he desires is merely the process of her cooking. His meals have always been prepared by his housekeeper, Mama Liu, following a strict process and ensuring balanced nutrition
This is also a problem for the Qi family, as everyone instinctively develops a repulsion towards this type of girl due to Qi Cheng
Before we hire a private chef, we will first show the contract to your agent. Only after confirming that there are no objections will we place the takeout order and then decide whether to proceed with the interview. Qi Ning finally grew impatient, stating, "I do not understand what Miss Chi is still hesitating about, given that she is clearly aware of the contract terms."
Therefore, she has to live in the wilderness with a stranger for a month
However
As Qi Ning said, it truly does not matter whether the cooking partner is male or female, because one cannot see them at all, nor is there any conversation.
Am I only allowed to stay here for this month? What about buying groceries? It takes five to six minutes to drive in here, and it would take about half an hour to walk out. She has to be on standby for twenty-four hours, which means she has to live in this remote area for a month
A single serving of food, delivered to the opposite side at a fixed time
Is the monitoring also twenty-four hours? Chi Zhihan had already sensed Qi Ning's impatience, and she did not want to hesitate. This offer could allow her to pay off her debts for the next six months in one go, but it was too strange
If the root cause is not addressed, all other measures are merely symptomatic treatments.
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Thus, quite strangely, he let out a sigh of relief
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It is no wonder that the price is so high
One. Qi Ning furrowed her brow.
Moreover, it is monitored twenty-four hours a day
Qi Cheng's recovery this time was faster than expected
Among so many private chefs, Chi Zhihan is the first person to wear absurdity on her face
Moreover, there are even more inexplicable matters before her
The place where she is about to stay for a month has the largest space as the kitchen, which is equipped with four cameras, all clearly marked with images in the contract. The remaining area is the living room, which has two cameras, also clearly marked.
Next is the key point, Chi Zhihan confirmed after watching it four or five times that she did not misunderstand.
A beautiful appearance that is very comfortable and non-aggressive, at this moment due to embarrassment, the eyes flicker slightly, just right, evoking a sense of pity in others
"Ask away." Just sitting together to sign the contract significantly diminished Qi Ning's impression of Chi Zhi Han, and his expression had long lost the initial friendliness.
Chi Zhihan lowered her head, concealing the surge of shame rising from within her, imagining how this additional fifteen percent could help her replace the sofa at home that had completely lost its shape.
So the strange person across the door is only interested in the process of the chef cooking
This is more than just a few...
That vegetable broth should be very fresh
They have always treated him this way, with great caution, fearing that he might collapse. Tragically, as he approaches thirty, he can indeed only be treated as a patient.
Qi Ning felt somewhat unsettled, her mind still worried about Qi Cheng, who was locked inside the studio. However, this time, the person who triggered Qi Cheng's episode was herself. For the sake of maintaining a safe distance, she forced herself to sit across the door and discuss the contract issues with Chi Zhihan
"The gender of the person is irrelevant to you." Qi Ning took the contract from Chi Zhihan's hands, skipped over large sections of clauses, and flipped to one page, tapping it twice, "You only need to memorize these few points."
I am fine now. Qi Cheng's tone carried a sense of fatigue, and a fleeting glimpse of inferiority flashed in his eyes
This is certainly not good news
Chi Zhihan remained silent, while Lin Jingwu did not believe for a moment that she could pass the interview, let alone discuss a contract with her
No wonder the chefs who go out speak vaguely; they have no idea who their audience is.
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"How about this, let's add 15% to the monthly salary provided in the contract, this is the final price, and I can give you five more minutes to consider it." Chi Zhihan's inexplicable silence finally made Qi Ning completely impatient; she did not have that much time to waste here. Chi Zhihan was just a chef, and if it weren't for her overly typical appearance, there would be no need for her to participate in this interview.
The contract has been signed. Qi Ning ignored the emotions in Qi Cheng's eyes, pretending that nothing had happened
Qining closed his eyes