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

He slowly sipped his tea and said.

"In fact, not long after you left, someone secretly printed this newspaper and made a profit from it."

“Louise was the first to discover this. She reported it to me, and I also sent some children to investigate the matter.”

"The conclusion is that these counterfeit newspapers were not produced by The Amazing Newspaper. There are many counterfeiters, but they are all small-scale workshops."

"Consumers have a desire to get a bargain, which creates a market for counterfeit newspapers. As your restaurant expands, the market for this demand will also increase."

"And you also have the need to instill the idea that '【Jia Zi Wei Restaurant】is an officially supported enterprise of Fontaine' into the public's mind."

"Then why don't we take over the Amazing Newspaper and seize the legitimate printing rights?"

After saying that, Arecino slapped away Chao Ke's hand that was reaching for the tea and snacks on the plate, and snatched the last piece of crystal snail cake.

Chao Ke wasn't annoyed; he just stared at his older sister.

As she gently bit off a corner of the crystal snail cake with her pearly teeth, she quickly lunged at Ke.

While Arecino was momentarily stunned, Chao Ke not only snatched half a piece of crystal snail cake, but also kissed her.

"Well..."

After a long while, Chao Ke walked out of Arecino's office.

Chao Ke pursed his lips from time to time, recalling the taste of Arecino.

However, such offensive behavior is not without consequences.

After my older sister got home that evening, she didn't talk to me at all.

When Chao Ke knocked on Arecino's door that night, the door opened, and then...

Chao Ke then flew away.

Chao Ke stood up from the ground and patted the dust off his clothes.

Looking at the two shallow pits not far from each other on the wall, Chao Ke fell into deep thought.

"How many more times will it take to win over my older sister..."

"Hopefully this wall is strong enough..."

Chapter 117 Negotiations with the Rose Society

[Bonus chapter added to improve the rating from 7.9 to 8.0]

The next day.

This morning, Arecino's expression returned to normal.

When Chao Ke nervously approached her, she didn't refuse him anymore. Instead, she spread sauce on a piece of toast and fed it to Chao Ke.

As he ate his bread, Chao Ke breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed that yesterday's events were now behind him.

"You transferred Linnie and Lynette away yesterday?"

"Ah."

Chao Ke nodded. "Yesterday, someone tried to murder Cesar, so I took the two of them to the scene to take a look."

“I’ve saved Cesar’s people. As for the rest of the mess, I’ll leave it to these two siblings to handle.”

"Is this so..."

Arecino pondered, "Chao Ke, what do you think of Lin Ni?"

"Quick-witted, shrewd, and values ​​relationships."

"Is this your opinion of Linni...?"

Arecino pondered, making a judgment in her mind.

Chao Ke's words clearly carried significant weight in the judgment.

After breakfast, the two parted ways at the entrance of the mansion.

Today, Chao Ke is going to the Grey River district of Fontainebleau.

The site selection process for the restaurant project in partnership with the Rose Association is about to begin.

Chao Ke stood at the entrance to the Grey River District and jumped straight down.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!..."

After a few crisp sounds, Chao Ke landed.

Chao Ke silently used his power over water to push away the sewage and smudges on the ground.

Walking along the iron floor of the Grey River District, it took Chao Ke some time to reach the Grey River District branch of the Rose Society.

The meeting place I arranged with Carles yesterday was at a tavern under the jurisdiction of the Ash River branch of the Rose Society.

Chao Ke entered the tavern, and because it was morning, there were hardly any people inside.

Looking around, Chao Ke did not find Cares.

Well, it seems I arrived too early.

at the same time.

At the stronghold of the Rose Society in Fontainebleau.

After much persuasion and repeated attempts, Kares finally managed to convince Navia, who insisted on following him, to turn back.

Looking at his two trusted confidants waiting for him at the door, Kares shook his head helplessly.

"Sigh, this child is getting more and more of a headache as he grows up."

Standing next to Carles, Florent, the Rose Society's strategist, and Miles smiled and comforted their boss.

"Haha, Navia isn't a child anymore, boss. You can't keep treating her like a child."

“Myles is right. Boss, if I were you, I might already be arranging a son-in-law for you!”

Carles clicked his tongue.

"Easy for you to say, it's just that you two don't have a daughter. Even if you did have a daughter, it wouldn't necessarily make you any better off than me."

Florent and Miles burst into laughter.

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Ten minutes later.

The group gathered at the Rose Society's tavern.

Since it wasn't a collaboration with Fontaine's official organization, there weren't as many meeting procedures and rules.

After a few brief pleasantries, the group got down to business.

First, Carles went straight to the point, throwing the most crucial and controversial question at Chao Ke.

"Mr. Chao Ke, before we continue with other discussions, I need to tell you something."

"I have informed the Fontaine authorities about our cooperation, and after a difficult negotiation, they have agreed to our cooperation."

"However, the authorities also made a demand that the restaurant's security force be taken over by them, meaning that the security force must consist entirely of police officers."

"Mr. Chao Ke, can you accept this?"

Chao Ke put down his wine glass, a playful look on his face.

"Mr. Kares, are you going to gamble like this right off the bat? Aren't you afraid of ruining the negotiations?"

Carles smiled noncommittally and said.

"While I, Kares, do have some personal calculations, I would never betray the security of the country for personal gain."

"Besides, Mr. Chao Ke, you told me that you opened a branch of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] in the underground Grey River area to do legitimate business."

"I don't think they'd mind too much, would they?"

After saying that, Kares carefully observed Chao Ke's expression, trying to glean something from it.

But clearly, Chao Ke disappointed him.

From listening to the news to drinking the remaining wine in the glass in one gulp.

Chao Ke's expression remained largely unchanged throughout, and Kares was able to glean something from it.

“Mr. Carles, to be honest.”

“I’m glad you can talk to me so frankly; but I don’t like the way you talk to me.”

Kares understood and quickly took the wine list from the table, handing it to Chao Ke with a touch of humility.

"Mr. Chao Ke, I didn't control my tone well. I deserve to be punished."

"I'll treat you to drinks tonight. Order whatever you like."

Chao Ke casually ordered a beer, which was considered an acceptance of the way out offered by Carles.

The most contentious issues were resolved, and both sides acknowledged each other's status as collaborators.

The atmosphere at the dinner table then became much more relaxed.

Florent asked the bartender to bring him a map of the Grey River district, and then discussed with Chao Ke the location of the Chinese restaurant in the Grey River district.

It was called a discussion, but in reality, it was Florent, the strategist of the Rose Society, giving a detailed analysis, while Chao Ke and Carles on either side nodded in agreement.

As for the remaining Miles...

He didn't participate in the "discussion" at all; instead, he was writing meeting minutes in a small notebook.

It must be said that Florent, the strategist of the Rose Society, is truly capable.

The advantages and disadvantages of each location are analyzed from multiple dimensions such as foot traffic, spending power, and crime rate.

Honestly, Florent is a real talent; even Chao Ke is trying to poach him from Carles' team.

Finally, Florent drew three circles on the map and said.

"In conclusion, these three locations are the most suitable places for [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] to open a branch."

"Of course, I personally recommend that Mr. Chao Ke purchase this piece."