"No, no, no, Jiang the Chef, you absolutely deserve this title!"
Wu Lianqu's forehead was already beaded with fine sweat, glistening under the light.
Jiang Ning's culinary skills had long surpassed the limitations of age, and he was worthy of the title "Chef."
"Chief Planner Wu, I'm still young. You can just call me Jiang."
Jiang Ning said modestly.
"No, Jiang the Chef, culinary skill doesn't depend on age. Your skills are enough to match this title!"
Wu Lianqu's attitude was unusually firm.
Seeing Wu Lianqu's persistence, Jiang Ning didn't refuse any further.
"Alright, I wonder what important matters Wu, the Chief Planner, has for me?"
"Jiang the Chef, the cooking videos you released on our Huayin platform have been extremely well-received!
Our Huayin executives, after some discussion, have decided to sincerely invite you to sign a contract with us. What are your thoughts?"
Originally, Director Xiao Hongyu had planned to observe for another two days.
She would gather the executives for a detailed discussion about the contract after returning from her business trip.
However, the quality of the videos Jiang Ning released was getting higher and higher, the time fans spent watching them was increasing, and the number of comments and likes flooded in like a tide. The fans also spontaneously shared and spread the videos, and the popularity continued to rise.
At the same time, Xiayin kept sending Jiang Ning private messages, trying to recruit him.
This series of events made Director Xiao Hongyu unable to sit still.
She hurriedly called Wu Lianqu, asking him to immediately contact Jiang the Chef and strive to sign a contract as soon as possible, lest Jiang the Chef be poached by Xiayin.
"Sign a contract?"
Jiang the Chef was slightly stunned.
Signing a contract often meant many restrictions, even a kind of "indenture," which was not a small matter and had to be treated with caution.
"Yes, we want Jiang the Chef to sign an agreement with us, Huayin. You will not only receive a generous signing bonus, but also Huayin's comprehensive culinary and traffic support!"
"How much is the signing bonus? And what do I need to do?"
Jiang the Chef narrowed his eyes, cautiously probing.
There was no free lunch in the world; behind such generous conditions, there must be corresponding responsibilities and obligations.
Wu Lianqu said, "Jiang the Chef, the signing bonus is as high as 10 million! You only need to do one live stream a day."
Jiang Ning asked, "Anything else?"
"Ahem, Jiang the Chef also needs to accept advertising endorsements without any reason and participate in live streaming sales for the company's brands."
Wu Lianqu's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
After Jiang Ning finished listening, he sighed inwardly.
This 10 million signing bonus was indeed not so easy to get.
The conditions behind it were so harsh that he simply couldn't accept them.
"I'm sorry, Director Wu, I'm currently in the stage of raising a child, and I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I'm truly sorry."
Although 10 million was a huge sum for Jiang Ning right now.
It was enough to change his life.
But his current priority was taking care of Mengmeng; he simply didn't have the time or energy to deal with these commercial activities.
He had originally opened a Huayin account just to find a seemingly respectable excuse.
To make others think he had a proper job, instead of sounding like a "nanny."
"Jiang the Chef, please reconsider!"
Wu Lianqu was still unwilling to give up, attempting a final effort.
Jiang Ning: "No need to consider it; I'm really sorry, Director Wu.
"I'm currently looking after someone else's child, so I really can't take on anything else."
"Excuse me, Jiang the Chef, you're babysitting for someone else and not your own child?"
Wu Lianqu's eyes widened in surprise, his voice filled with disbelief.
It was hard to imagine that someone with such exquisite culinary skills was actually working as a nanny.
Jiang Ning didn't hide anything and said frankly, "Yes, I'm helping a friend out for three months, acting as a temporary 'nanny'."
"Oh, so that's how it is. Well then, I'll report your situation to the higher-ups. After they discuss it in a meeting, they'll give Jiang the Chef a satisfactory answer."
Wu Lianqu sighed helplessly; this contract request was indeed a bit much.
Many internet celebrities are very cautious about advertising endorsements and live-streaming sales, carefully selecting their partners, fearing that product quality issues will affect their reputation.
Although Jiang Ning was a newcomer, judging by how he treated the children, as well as the culinary skills and character he displayed, he was definitely not the type to disregard consequences for the sake of money.
Such contract terms would be hard for anyone to accept.
Jiang Ning: "I'm really sorry to disappoint Chief Planner Wu."
Wu Lianqu: "No, no disappointment, Jiang the Chef, would you grant me a request?"
Jiang Ning: "What request, Chief Planner Wu, please speak."
Even though he refused the contract, he was still friendly towards Wu Lianqu.
"Now, Jiang the Chef, your Huayin account already has over thirty million followers, and it's about to approach forty million!
Jiang the Chef, would you agree not to sign with Xiayin?
"If you're considering signing, Huayin is your priority."
"Nearly ten million?"
Jiang the Chef gaped, his face etched with shock.
He hadn't expected his account to be so popular.
He was just a regular "stay-at-home dad," occasionally sharing snippets of his life and cooking.
"What's wrong, Jiang the Chef? Don't you know?"
Wu Lianqu was also surprised; he had assumed Jiang the Chef would be constantly monitoring his account.
Jiang the Chef: "Sorry, my baby was sick last night. I haven't had a chance to check my Huayin account today."
Jiang Ning's thoughts were entirely focused on Mengmeng's illness, leaving him no time for anything else.
Wu Lianqu said, "Jiang the Chef, many fans are requesting that you stream and interact with them while cooking. They have many questions they'd like to ask you."
Jiang Ning replied, "Alright. Once the baby is better, I'll find some time to stream."
Since the fans had a request, he should fulfill it.
After all, he'd posted videos on Huayin, also hoping to share his life and cooking skills with everyone.
Wu Lianqu said, "Then I'll thank you on behalf of those fans. As for the contract..."
"Leave it for now, Director Wu. If I want to sign a contract, I'll definitely give Huayin first consideration."
Jiang Ning said with a smile.
"Alright, thank you so much, Jiang the Chef! Oh, by the way, just a quick question about the Century Egg and Lean Meat Congee video you just posted.
Some Grandmasters in the culinary world have commented that your culinary skills have now reached the mid-stage of Grandmaster level. Is that true?"
Wu Lianqu also wanted to know Jiang Ning's true culinary skill level.
Jiang Ning was slightly taken aback, and secretly sighed, it seems there are indeed many experts following my videos.
To be able to judge my culinary skill level just from the video, these commenters must be culinary gods in the culinary world.
"Uh, yes, my current culinary skills are at the mid-stage of Grandmaster level."
"Ah, it seems the culinary gods' comments were spot on! Alright, thank you, Jiang the Chef. I won't disturb you any further."
Wu Lianqu got the answer he wanted.
Jiang Ning: "Mm, goodbye."
"Beep beep beep"
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