[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

After these two days of developments, even the most oblivious Fontaine authorities should have noticed the matter concerning the "Amazing" newspaper by now.

However, Chao Ke did not see any statement from the Fontainebleau authorities in any newspapers, nor did any relevant personnel come to warn him.

Instead, there were quite a few more police officers in the restaurant today, swaggering in to dine in their uniforms.

"Is this an admission of guilt...? Let's not argue, just admit it, and then openly send police officers into the store to observe."

"interesting."

The actions of the Fontaine authorities surprised Chao Ke somewhat, but that was all.

This approach not only did not negatively impact Chao Ke's subsequent plans, but on the contrary, it provided considerable assistance.

After all, from the very beginning, Chao Ke never intended for Jia Zi Wei Restaurant to become a force in the Winter Kingdom.

From independently funding the rent to marketing strategies and considerations when selecting staff.

Chao Ke is doing one thing: separating Jia Zi Wei Restaurant from Zhi Dong Guo from the root of the problem.

The Delicious Restaurant will not be a force of the Fools, but a force controlled solely by Asako and Arecino.

Chao Ke's vision for Jia Zi Wei Restaurant goes beyond simply being a place to replenish his Food Spirit power.

Instead, like the two fast-food giants of the previous life, they opened fast-food restaurants in seven countries through chain stores and franchises.

This not only forms a huge chain of interests, but also creates a tool for cultural propaganda.

Through the chain of interests, Chao Ke can obtain a massive amount of Mora. Many of his and Arecino's plans no longer need to be approved by the higher-ups of Winter, nor do they need to consider the interests of the Fools or be mindful of Pantalone's feelings. Instead, they can act based on their own ideas.

Through chain stores and franchises, the interests of Jia Zi Wei Restaurant are deeply intertwined with various local forces in the seven kingdoms.

In this way, even if the older sister and the Ice Queen suddenly break up later, the Fatui would have to carefully consider how troublesome the consequences would be before taking action against Arecino.

You can choose not to use the cards you have, but you can't be without them.

Chao Ke changed his mindset and stopped thinking about things in extremes.

Now that the first step of my plan, "independence," has been completed.

So, the next step is to plan the second phase of the Jia Zi Wei restaurant project.

"expansion!"

Although it was an expansion, Chao Ke was still aware of his own limitations.

You have to eat one bite at a time; you have to walk one step at a time. If you take too big a step, you'll tear your balls.

Judging from the current operating situation of Jiaziwei Restaurant, blindly opening branches is tantamount to courting disaster.

The main store's kitchen is already stretched thin, so how can it spare the capacity to share with the branches?

What Chao Ke wants to do now is to initially establish a central kitchen, and entrust the work such as marinating chicken pieces and baking bread dough to this central kitchen.

This approach not only significantly reduces the pressure on the restaurant's kitchen but also lays a solid logistical foundation for Jia Zi Wei Restaurant's expansion within Fontaine.

As for the location of the central kitchen, Chao Ke had planned it for a long time.

Chao Ke's idea was to build it near the Ting District Waterway Hub.

Thanks to the well-developed waterway network here, the processed semi-finished products can be transported to most parts of Fontainebleau.

Areas like the Opikley Opera House, Baisong Town, Lujingquan, Hailu Bay, and the current Central Laboratory are all areas that can be affected by radiation.

But choosing a location is never the problem; the problem is always paying for it.

The area near the waterway hub in the Fontaineville district is not only the public transportation center and commercial center of Fontaineville, but also the only passage to the Moman Palace. It can be said to be one of the most expensive commercial plots in Fontaineville.

Acquiring a piece of land in this area would be extremely costly.

Although Jiaziwei Restaurant is doing brisk business, it has only just started operating and hasn't saved up much money yet.

The two hundred million Mora given by his older sister could be rented for quite a long time, but Chao Ke felt somewhat uncomfortable spending his sister's "soft rice money" on the landlord.

Or, how about we try to attract some investment?

There are quite a few wealthy people in Fontaine, such as Fontaine Company, Rose Society, Fontaine Chamber of Commerce, etc. They must be able to see the investment potential of Jia Zi Wei Restaurant.

If Chao Ke were to distribute enough of the profits, they would likely not be stingy with the Mora they possess.

Moreover, cooperating with the local bigwigs in Fontainebleau would be beneficial for the expansion of his Jia Zi Wei restaurant within the Fontainebleau area.

For example, in Baisong Town, the stronghold of the Rose Society, if Chao Ke doesn't maintain a good relationship with the Rose Society, he might not even be able to rent a shop.

It's not a businessperson's mindset to hoard profits. Doing so won't lead to a long-term business. Instead, it's better to share some of the profits, which will actually bring greater returns.

Chao Ke was prepared for this.

However, while considering potential partners, Chao Ke suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and an excellent candidate came to mind.

When seeking investment from him, Chao Ke doesn't need to relinquish any benefits or engage in the win-win cooperation scheme.

Chao Ke had many heartfelt things he wanted to say to this person in his previous life.

This man was Marcel, the president of the Fontaine-Cabrière Chamber of Commerce.

Marcel, whose real name is "Vache," is the mastermind behind the disappearance of girls in Fontaine. He traffics Les, kidnaps and harms girls. Chao Ke has no qualms about extorting money from such a person.

Anyway, I'm not exactly a good person, so I'll just consider this as "Zhou Chu eliminating three evils".

Chapter 32 Vaschet, how about we talk about Vinier?

The west side of the Autumn Equinox.

The hazy moonlight shone through the cave, casting a silvery-gray glow upon Baisong Town.

The babbling brook gave the place a tranquil tone, but bursts of hearty laughter came from one of the rooms.

Inside the room, key members of the Rose Society and some of Kares' friends were invited, and they gathered together to share their feelings.

At the dinner table, Carles was drinking and having a good time with the other members and his friends, while Navia was being fed the delicious food by Miles and Silver.

"Miss, try this. It's a black-backed bass that was just caught from the river. It tastes delicious and has a tender texture."

"Miss, please try this pastry. Even Lady Funina raved about the cakes from this bakery..."

Before long, a small mountain of food had piled up on the plate in front of Navia's face.

"Myles, Silver, you two better not fatten up my daughter!"

While drinking, Carles noticed what was happening with Navia and jokingly teased her.

"Dad!" Navia called out in dissatisfaction, her face puffed up with anger, which was quite adorable.

"Haha, little Navia is growing, how could she get fat?" Marcellus laughed and came to Navia's rescue.

“That’s right, it’s Uncle Marcel who’s good to me.” Navia said, making a face at her father.

“This child…” Kares looked at his daughter and, although he had a headache, he couldn’t help but laugh.

Time flowed by like a stream, and the banquet gradually came to an end as the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely.

Just then, Carles suddenly gave Miles and Silver a look.

The two nodded, indicating they understood. Then, they led Navia, who had eaten and drunk her fill, away from the banquet first.

Upon seeing this, the others at the banquet were momentarily stunned, but then they all perked up.

They understood that Carreras had deliberately sent his daughter away because he had something important to announce.

Sure enough, after Navia left, Cares's drunken expression changed, and he became serious, speaking in a deep voice.

"To be honest, I called you all here today for one thing."

"Haha, Brother Carres, just say what you want to say. Everyone here is family," Marcel said with a smile, though a sense of unease flashed through his mind.

When Carles placed a bottle of liquid on the table, Marcel's heart skipped a beat as he saw the last thing he wanted to see.

"This thing... is [Les], right?"

Thierry was the first to speak. He was a member of the Fontaine police force, responsible for communication between the Rose Society and the authorities, so he naturally recognized this thing that was giving the Fontaine police a huge headache.

“Yes, that’s right,” Kares said in a deep voice.

"Can you all guess where I found this?"

Marcel's heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to say, "Surely, someone in Baisong Town drinks this stuff?"

Kares sighed. "The situation isn't that bad yet, but it's still very dangerous. This batch of Les was mixed in with the daily necessities purchased by Baisong Town. If it hadn't been spotted during a random inspection by the association, it might have really slipped in."

Marcel patted his chest dramatically, "That's good, that's good. It would be troublesome if this thing got into Baisong Town."

Carles didn't speak, but silently watched Marcel, his brows furrowing slightly.

After thinking for a while, he still felt it was unlikely to be him, but he gently patted Marcellus on the shoulder and said.

“Marcelle, you and your Cabrière Merchant Guild both started out in our Baisong Town. Your trade frequently moves in and out of Baisong Town. Pay close attention to the Les matter.”

When Carles patted Marcell's shoulder, Marcell instantly broke out in a light sweat, his expression tense, and quickly responded.

"No problem. I will definitely check the incoming and outgoing goods more carefully in the future, and do my best to avoid bringing Les into Baisong Town."

"That's good."

After giving his instructions to Marcel, Carles shared his views and plans with the others, while also urging everyone to do their utmost to combat the Les trade, whether in Whitesong Town or Fontaine.

Kares didn't waste any time; after giving a brief explanation, he sent the group, each with their own distinct feelings, back to their rooms.

Marcel returned to Fontaine on a cruise ship, but his mind kept replaying the details of the banquet.

Did Kares notice me or not...? Probably not, otherwise, given Kares's personality, he wouldn't have reacted this way.

However, the Rose Guild's control over Baisong Town was indeed beyond my expectations. It seems that the plan to sell Les in Baisong Town will have to be put on hold for a while.

And so, Marcel returned to her house, lost in thought.

I glanced at the doorway subconsciously, and instantly, a chill ran straight to the top of my head.

The thin wooden stick that I had wedged in the door crack broke, and the wood chips and debris were still lying in front of the door, uncollected.

Someone entered my room when I wasn't there.

Marcel turned around and prepared to run, regardless of whether there was anyone inside. He just wanted to get out of there first.

However, before Marcel could run a few steps, the door creaked open.

A figure dressed in black pushed open the door and came out.